BLACtrospective: A Sign of the Times

Reparations, Liberation, Oh My!What does freedom look like?Have you obtained it?If your answer is no, then what are you doing about it? Join the Blactrospective Ladies and Southern Regional Representative Jainabah Lumumba and hear what the African People's Socialist Party HAS been doing about it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

📢 Help us fight for Alethia’s freedom.🔗 https://www.gofundme.com/f/free-alethia-jones-from-an-unjust-sentenceIn the early 1980s, as crack cocaine spread through urban areas, fear-mongering headlines and political pressure gave rise to harsh, racially charged laws. The federal government and states like Florida enacted “tough on crime” policies, including mandatory minimums, three-strikes laws, and sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine. Instead of offering support, treatment, or mental health services, people like Alethia were swept into a system designed to punish—not to heal.Alethia began using crack in 1983, after enduring serious life trauma. She struggled with addiction for years, committing minor offenses just to survive. But in 2004, just as she was beginning to turn her life around—planning to start school and get her GED—she got caught in a sting operation targeting her sister, Diane.Diane sold $20 worth of crack to an undercover officer. Alethia, who drove her to the site and was merely present during the sale, was arrested and charged with the same offense. She was never offered treatment. She was never given a second chance.Instead, she was sentenced to die in prison.This video tells Alethia’s story within the broader context of the crack era, mass incarceration, and how policy decisions rooted in fear and racism continue to devastate Black families to this day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

The N word is something that is controversial. Some see it as part of today's culture and everyone should have access to it while others see it as something that should be said only amongst Black people. What do you think? Join the Blactrospective Ladies and special guest Lorena Jefferson in this interactive interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

Welcome to Blactrospective: A Sign of the Times! Women have been fighting for equal pay since before Monique and Taraji P. Henson. In today's episode, we delve into a critical and often contentious issue: wage disparity. From gender pay gaps to income inequality, we explore the factors contributing to this complex phenomenon. Join us as we navigate the nuances of wage disparities, aiming to deepen our understanding and inspire conversations about creating a more equitable future. Data was collected from: https://data.census.gov/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/http://metrocosm.com/wealth-vs-income-inequality/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

It's time to take action effectively. Join Mau as she interviews Ronda Wallace with Florida Rising and Trish Brown with Power Up People. Two trailblazers for justice, sharing their experiences on what prompted them to become freedom fighters. *WARNING* - Graphic Description of trauma. Hosted by: Mau Produced by : Mauline Anestal Co Produced by: Clarence J. Woods Sound Engineer: Di Engineer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

There are people who thrive on just an idea, but the question remains if we truly saw the important figures that exist but are not shown; would we see an increased number of diversity in "white spaces"? We may not have all the answers, but come start the conversation with us. Host: Mau x Blac (Instagram: Mau_Blactrospective) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) Photography: AJR Photography and A Bunch of Photography Music: Makaih Beats - Cinematic We do not own right to the song used in this recording. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

Join Mau B on the call with Biancha aka B Speaks and Esh while we continue to share our thoughts and experiences in interracial dating. Host: Mau B (Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) Photography: A Bunch of Photography Music by: Makaih Beats - Reflection  (we have no legal rights to the music used for this episode) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

Our mission is to highlight the beauty of the cities that we represent. In addition, to our powerful conversations about society and culture, we'd also like to highlight individuals that add beauty to the places we love. In this episode, Blactrospective had the pleasure of chopping it up with Orlando talent @mr.mckinnonA lyrical wizard who promotes positive messaging for his community in songs like "Ode to Black women", "Therapeutic", and "I'm Me". You can find his Music Videos on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Music also available on Spotify. Host: Mau B (Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac 🎚sound engineer and Co-editor : ⁠@team_balance14 Guest star: Mr. McKinnon (Instagram: @mr.mckinnon) 📸 and 🎥 : @bunchesofphotographyMau x Blac's makeup artist: 💄 Aly the Makeup Slayer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

Culturally different relationships can be beautiful just like any same culture relationships. The key is to have meaningful conversations in the beginning and then continue to keep that same energy.  ***Just a warning*** Episode has adult content Host: Mau B (Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: B Speaks (Instagram: B_Speakin) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau x Blac Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) Music by: Makaih Beats - Reflection  (we have no legal rights to the music used for this episode) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

Welcome to Blactrospective! Hey all! Join Mau B and Esh while they discuss the importance of acknowledging implicit bias, not only in society but also from a personal stand point.  While they're reading the articles, please take note at what assumptions you make and reflect on why you made those assumptions. Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Ieshiaoutrage) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14) If you want to follow along with the articles in the episode or take the implicit bias test, they are listed below. Episode sources: 1st article : https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ohio-police-kill-teenaged-black-girl-say-media-family-2021-04-21/ 2nd article :  https://www.reuters.com/world/us/florida-girl-boy-armed-with-ak-47-shootout-with-deputies-2021-06-02/ Implicit Bias test : https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/iatdetails.html We do not own the rights to the song featured : Don't Shoot  Instrumental - The Game feat DJ Khaled --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)

Welcome to Blactrospective. A place where we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. TRIGGER WARNING! These discussions are not for the faint hearted. We want to have meaningful conversations, which includes not sugar coating the issues that we face in this country. Blactrospective LLC does not own the rights to the music: Solitude by Imani Lauren --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blactrospective/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/blactrospective-a-sign-of-the-times--6057818/support.Host: Mau B(Instagram: Mau_Blac) Co Host: Esh (Instagram: Eesh_Blac) Co Host: B_Speaks (Instagram: B_speakin) Show Producer and Editor: Mau B Co Editor and Sound Engineer: Trivalance DiBalance (Instagram:Team_Balance14)