Ep 19: Grounded: Airlines, Access & the Black Tax

Episode 19 is LOADED!We're kicking things off with the shocking overnight shutdown of Spirit Airlines. No warning. No notice. Just… grounded. Drs. Eboni & Tynisha break down what the failed Trump administration bailout really means, the 17,000+ jobs lost, and why losing the country's most affordable airline isn't just an inconvenience — it's a calculated blow to Black and Brown mobility. We're talking economic impact, class warfare, and what it means when an entire community loses access to affordable travel.Then we pivot to the Met Gala, where $100K tickets and Jeff Bezos' controversial co-chair role sparked celebrity boycotts and a counter-protest called "Labor is Art." We unpack who showed up, who stayed home, and why protesting billionaire opulence while still shopping on Amazon is… complicated.This Week in Black History brings us two icons: the legendary Stevie Wonder, born May 13, 1950 — 25 Grammys, a federal holiday champion, and the man behind every birthday song you've ever sung. Plus, we spotlight Camilla Williams, the first Black woman to sign a contract with a major U.S. opera company, who also sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the March on Washington before Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech.For our Community Calendar, we're raising awareness about the lupus health crisis in the Black community. Black Americans are 3x more likely to develop lupus, and it's a top 10 cause of death for Black women aged 15–44. The hosts share practical tips: document your symptoms, advocate for yourself, ask for a rheumatologist referral, and never let anyone dismiss your pain.And in The Herbal Tea — oh, we're pouring today:Nick Cannon admits to having a double standard with his 15-year-old twins — his son Moroccan can date, but his daughter Monroe can't. We dig into why policing girls while giving boys free reign perpetuates harmful cycles, the importance of open conversations about sex and relationships, and why fear tactics from parents do more harm than good.Also, Reginae Carter, Lil Wayne's daughter, was rejected by multiple elite Atlanta private schools because of her father's explicit lyrics. We break down the "Black tax," the "celebrity tax," and why white-dominated institutions still gatekeep access — even when the money is there. Plus, what it means for us to build and invest in our own institutions.This one hits different. Tune in, share it with someone you love, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.📩 Got thoughts? Send us an email or voice note: [email protected] Life… and Life More Abundantly. Cheers.