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CommuniTEA
by Emma and Lauren
This is not a "constructive conversation" or a "critical conversation" -- this is a REAL conversation between two women-identifying friends of different races, ethnicities, and religions about the most important topics in our society today. We dig into the areas that most effect our communities, both micro and macro; and always try to make big topics digestible so that our understanding will lead to actions that will positively impact our communities.
Episodes
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S4 E3: Side Character Energy
CommuniTEA has entered the chat. In this episode we talk about our reactions to reactions around the overturning of Roe v. Wade -- being in a 'we don't know what we don't know' era, chaotic TikTok comments, what makes us heated, buckling up for the long ride, and how we ended up in a corner of...
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S4 E2: The Great Reassessment
In this episode, we explore The Great Reassessment (aka The Great Resignation) through our lenses and discuss its current and future impact. Links to things we referenced: Here's Cecilia Blomdahl's Tik Tok in Svalbard Also, a couple of interesting articles from The Washington Post and CNBC
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Espresso Shot: The NYC Election (Nov. 2nd is the last day to vote!)
There are SO many things on the ballot in NYC this year. Below are tools, links, and more. In the episode we take you briefly through the five ballot proposals and the races happening citywide (Public Advocate, City Council, Borough President, DAs, and more!) Find your voting location and view a...
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S4 E1: Social Media
The Facebook Whistle-Blower Testifies Instagram for Kids Paused After Backlash Jordan Klepper Debates Anti-Vax Mandate Protestors in NYC Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn't Just for Winter
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Espresso Shot: The VMAs, Met Gala, and 'Business as Usual' Vibes
Season 4 of TEA is still brewing, so sharing a little shot of espresso in the meantime.
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S3 E5: Let's Pick a Mayor (and City Council, and Advocate, and...), NYC!
Resource links below. We always recommend doing your own research! Find your poll site and voting hours (early voting began already and the last day to vote in person is Tues. June 22nd). P.S. Registered voters do not need to show ID to vote, unless they did not provide identification with their...
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S3 E4: Stuck in the Middle
Anyone else languishing? Anyone else dormant? What is even happening in the world right now? Let's talk.
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S3 E3: The Vax Chapter
On this week's episode we talk through our thoughts on the COVID vaccine. How did we feel about it 6 months ago? What have we taken into account when deciding whether we would take it? Do we plan to? Did we always feel this way? What information made a difference for us, expected and unexpected?…
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S3 E2: Two Women Walk into a Pandemic Wall
This episode, we talk about the "pandemic wall" and the invisible obstacle course (cc: The Ceremonialist) we're currently experiencing.
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S3E1: Now What?
We're processing, re-rooting, and talking action in light of last week. Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): a national network of groups and individuals working to undermine white supremacy and to work for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white...
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CommuniTEA 2020 Cap Off
The things that made us laugh until we cried, say WTF, and more.
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S2 E10: Cope & Hope
This week we discuss where and how we've each been finding hope in these less than hopeful times. Spoiler: a lot of it is rooted in being very real about where we are & leaning on each other. Oh and look out for a laughing fit we didn't cut because who doesn't need a laugh right now.
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S2 E9: Processing
A conversation on all things 2020: Zoom calls, COVID hoaxes and anti-maskers (spoiler: we are not here for either of them), and how 'the work' is connected to all of it.
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S2 E8: Advancing Equality & Justice for LGBTQI New Yorkers - An Interview with Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker & Amanda Babine of Equality New York
Equality New York (EQNY) is an advocacy organization that unites and amplifies the social and political voices of the LGBTQI communities throughout New York State. They work to advance equality and justice for LGBTQI New Yorkers and their families. EQNY uses an intersectional lens to ensure...
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S2 E7: What Does 'The Work' Look Like Right Now?
'The Work' looks different for each of us, not least because we come to it with different racial identities. In this episode we talk about how we personally arrived at this moment, what the work looks like for us, how we are assessing our lives consistently to become more anti-racist, and about...
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S2 E6: Find Your Lane
Whew. It's been a week. In this episode we spend time checking in with each other, offer thoughts and approaches for conversations about racial justice with friends and family, and discuss finding your sustainable lane in the Black Lives Matter movement. Interested in something we've talked…
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S2 E5: Am I My Job?
Work and Identity: How do we disentangle our identity and worth from our jobs? Should we?
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S2 E4: Keeping the (Friend)Ship Upright
Expectations, needs, and showing up - in the age of COVID and beyond.
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S2 E3: Anti-Anxiety and Questions in the Age of the Rona
What did we used to talk about before coronavirus?
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S2 E2: Cultural Appropriation
Let's talk about Cultural Appropriation! We found this article really helpful in laying out a 101 on why it's harmful: What’s Wrong with Cultural Appropriation? These 9 Answers Reveal Its Harm Also if you want to see Trey Songz in concert... https://somethinginthewater.com
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S2 E1: Cancel Culture
What is it, who decides what's cancelled, and is it really getting us anywhere? We talk all things Cancel Culture, including examples and our opinions and invite us to create space for nuance and conversation... but also make some boundaries on who is not invited to the communiTEA. More…
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Episode 16: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie Though?
Christmas, (C)Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Die Hard, & Home Alone
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Episode 15: Doing a Gift/Coat/Food Drive? Listen to this first.
Timed to coincide with giving season we have tips, tricks, and new considerations for you, having both worked in the gift/coat/food drive spaces. You'll definitely walk away knowing one new one to do it better, and why we are done with green beans - but shout out to green bean casseroles.
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Episode 14: Rikers Part 2
Making Sense of the Fight Over NYC Jails: compares the plans to close Rikers (including the chart we mentioned), maximum capacity, and more. The Kalief Browder Story (Netflix): subscription required but you know you have a friend who will lend you theirs and then you'll use it forever. Swipe it...
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Episode 13: Rikers Island, Part 1
Heard of it? Maybe you just know it's been in the news a lot recently; maybe you know way more than you want to but would be interested to learn how and when the Island came to house an infamous NYC jail. Wherever you are on this spectrum, we invite you to join us for some historical and…
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Episode 12: Sex, Gender, Sports (&Serena)
As our societal understandings of sex and gender are shifting, how will sports institutions meet us in a non-binary place? TW as we get into some gross examples of sex and gender questioning in professional sports over the years (esp. WOC) Let's learn together about institutions, humanity, and…
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#TEA2020: 4th Time’s a Charm
Our thoughts on the latest #DemDebate. You can find the site Emma mentioned here: VOTESAVEAMERICA.COM/DONATE
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Episode 11: Give the Kids the "Extra" Curriculars
We're back with some #contentcontent! This week: Thoughts and resources on how sports & arts, and access to them, shape our lives. Articles/resources mentioned: Trailer for the Dennis Rodman 30 for 30... guac aka the actual episode is extra #shrug Read more about LeBron James' charter school.…
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Special Ep!: Happy New Year to Leos Everywhere
This week we did some reflections for the New Year. Not sure why there's a new year in September? Give it a listen! The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck Next time we'll be back with content that is not about us and our feelings! We are getting out of those for 5780.
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#TEA2020: Democracy Dollars Part 2
Part 2 of our post-debate special episode. Guns, climate change, and last impressions!
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#TEA2020: Democracy Dollars Part 1
Part 1 of some hot takes on the Democratic Debate! Overall impressions, health care, race issues in America.
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Episode 10: It Was a Self-Care Summer Y'all!
we are getting personal about what self care really looks like: spiritual. emotional. physical. social. boundaries! percentages! chair choices! from the small every day choices to the larger overarching ways we live, all the self care talk is going down here.
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Episode 9: Matures + Boomers + Gen X + Millennials + Gen Z = ??!!
This one is a little longer than our usual but we think it's worth it! We cover everything from how birthdays make you both happy and scurred to keeping you questions out of my uterus to how is Gen Z able to keep incorporating new social media platforms and why is Eloise in your office still in...
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Episode 8: That's Nobody's Two Year Crisis
IT'S LEO SZN! Which means it's Lauren's bday (HOORAY!) and eclipse season is over (#grateful) Blue Ivy owns the red carpet Sippin On Sharing mental health struggles on social media (#vulnerability #thankyou) @chescaleigh (Franchescha Leigh) and @brokeymcpoverty (Tracey Clayton) Therapy for Black...
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Episode 7: Lukewarm Summer
Sippin On Mariah Carey was on the cover of Cosmo and that reminded us of the time she sued her ex-husband for 'WASTING HER TIME' like a full-on #boss (#goals #inspo #yesgirlyes) A$AP ROCKY was arrested in Sweden and while both celebrities and U.S. government officials are calling for his release,...
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Episode 6: There's a Lion In The Corner
Just because: JoJo re-records her first two albums because we're all bossing up in anticipation of 2020; or you can get out (leave!) What We're Sippin On The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019: Landmark Deal Reached on Rent Protection for Tenants in N.Y. When They See Us…
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Episode 5 -- IG v. IRL: What's Really Real?
Sippin On Rachel Miller's (@the_rewm) article "It's OK To Feel Sad In the Summer" Update on the Weeksville Heritage Center: designated as a Cultural Institutions Group — the first new addition in more than 20 years, and the first black cultural center in Brooklyn to make the list. Impact...
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Special Ep!: Who Are We & Why Do We Do This?
How did a Texan(/Alabaman) and a Brooklynite end up recording podcasts together while dabbling in 90s hip hop dance parties in their spare time? Mysteries abound and we are here to get answers. Plus: The CSR experiences that made us laugh, cry, and remember why we do what we do.
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Episode 4 - The Unofficial Guide: Volunteering 101
This week we are spilling both tea and hot takes to let you in on some considerations and secrets behind the seemingly simple intention of wanting to do good and make an impact. Impact Influencers @barbabeofbrooklyn and check out more of her work at barbabeofbk.com @omnoire "A social wellness…
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Episode 3 - Your Money is No Good Here
How do you not take national currency? This week we tackle cashless restaurants: What are they, who they leave out, our experiences. Also a little fangirl-ing about NY City Councilperson Ritchie Torres at the CC hearings. More about this issue: How Cashless Restaurants Leave Economically...
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Episode 2 - Food for Thought
This week Lauren gets new luggage and we talk about food deserts. Links to what we talk about: What We’re Sippin’ On Weeksville Heritage Center Weeksville Heritage Center is a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th century African American community of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is not a "constructive conversation" or a "critical conversation" -- this is a REAL conversation between two women-identifying friends of different races, ethnicities, and religions about the most important topics in our society today. We dig into the areas that most effect our communities, both micro and macro; and always try to make big topics digestible so that our understanding will lead to actions that will positively impact our communities.
HOSTED BY
Emma and Lauren
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This is not a "constructive conversation" or a "critical conversation" -- this is a REAL conversation between two women-identifying friends of different races, ethnicities, and religions about the most important topics in our society today. We dig into the areas that most effect our communities,...
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