Bonus Ep. 2- Unpacking The Black Tax

In this bonus episode, hosts Kelli and Kendra unpack the Black tax they referenced at the end of Episode 3- "You ARE That Man" (click here to listen to the last full episode if you haven't heard it yet). You'll also hear Kelli talk about how impactful Melissa Harris-Perry's research on the Black tax has been for her over the years, Kendra gives a shout-out to Ramit Sethi's work on living a rich life, and they share how the Black tax's influence has evolved given their changing life circumstances. How has the Black tax impacted you? Join us in the group chat and share your responses Looking for more information about the Black tax? Check out these resources: 1. Ramit Sethi (Instagram, @ramit) 2. Dasha Kennedy (Instagram, @thebrokeblackgirl) 3. The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America I Shawn Rochester I TEDxNewHaven (YouTube) 4. Bloomsberg Businessweek I Carol Massar & Tim Stenovec I The Black Tax (Podcast) 5. WYPR I Maureen Harvie & Melissa Gerr I "The Black Tax" argues African Americans are overtaxed and underserved (Podcast) 6. CUNY TV I The New York Times Close Up with Sam Roberts I The Black Tax, Jimmy Breslin (YouTube) 7. ESSENCE I Kimberly Wilson I Rachel Rodgers is Charting a Path for All Black Women to Become Millionaires (Article) 8. Free, regular credit checks (https://www.freecreditreport.com) Share your favorite resources in the comments on social media! Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross. Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show! Support the show