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Do you realize how white supremacy has traumatized you? Holding on for comfort? It’s not knowledge that will help you let it go- it takes something else much deeper! PATREON: www.patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

May be a bit of a continuation of last week. There’s a big problem with white folx naming themselves Allies, and hiding behind an internalized sense to a right to comfort when the pressure is on. People are missing the real work to get the gold star- which, news flash- there isn’t one! Take a listen, leave a note, enjoying? Rate 5 stars- and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at $5 a month- www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Today I chose to talk about the struggle of adhering to “tradition” and our internal moral dilemma of choosing something we are unfamiliar with, like a truly inclusive society. What stops us from choosing to let go of white supremacy’s patriarchal traditions- white supremacy’s tie to capitalism - what do we tell ourselves and how does that ultimately results in maintaining our struggle. Support the podcast with $5 at www.Patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Living under this pressure- racism, sexism, xenophobia - just a small list of isms that we are dodging to seem “normal”- how long can black and brown people sustain living under this duress?? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Sean Swagoddard joins me to discuss his perspective and solution to facing toxic masculinity in the Black Community- join us!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

This episode is a story highlighting the misuse of power by an all white executive team that led to using black experiences and vulnerability to appear as though the organization wasn’t relying on the culture of white supremacy to move its political agenda forward. Their actions tokenized a young woman, their hiring process demonstrates highly unethical practices and ended a standing trust within the community as a safe haven. Listen in… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

2022 is handing us all kinds of space to reveal what we’ve learned over the past couple of years and y’all…look at us…are we going in the direction that makes sense to your inner narrative? As always, if you enjoy the podcast please support via the platform patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

2020, and MF’ing 2021- our collective Mental health and the capacity to create inclusive space for our collective experience… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

We have some BOD’s behaving badly in the area- and the harm done is real and it’s supported. The question is, Is your BOD holding onto rules and regulations that are inherently racist, and if they were would you recognize it…and then what? Want to support my show; please donate thru www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

This has a bit of heat behind it- I’m really tired y’all- The Rittenhouse “trial” has me thinking mental health intervention for mediocre white cis men is a viable answer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Today you get me! Why is it hard to talk to kids about race?? We get in our own way! Join me! If you are learning from my podcast, or just enjoy and want to support consider Patreon: $5 makes a difference!! Www.Patreon.con/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Eva Farah is a Filipino- American, Mexican who is an incredible advocate in equity education. We discuss the barriers and process of working within white supremacist culture. Join us!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

I speak with LaNicia Duke who is a 4 th generation “preachers child” from Southern California who sight unseen moved to Rural Oregon, as she has lived here since the early 2000’s, her experience has led her to developing her own support system that is changing the face of The land… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Please join me and my guest Tina Strawn of ‘Speaking Of Racism’ podcast- owner of Legacy Trips !! As a Black, Queer, woman in the US- the murder of Philandro Castile and the subsequent murders lead her to realize the necessity of her Blaxit! (Explained in the episode) she joins us from Jamaica !! Check it out, it’s an anniversary episode! Please consider supporting the podcast by donating $5 thru patreon! www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

I am joined by Lindsey Robinson a hyper queen (she does explain) and entertainer, motivational speaker and my cohost for the 2nd annual Black Cultural Festival here in Oregon. We talk about what it’s like “hiding” in Oregon and why- how our community could heal together to make living through white supremacy just a little less painful. Names given to find Lindsey if you’re interested in hiring her are: KJ Chocolate Thunder and MrsPolishPretty - you can DM on FB platform messenger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

My first episode back from a hiatus- which is explained in the intro to this episode- the ladies of H.A.P.I (Hair Artist in the Pursuit of Inclusion) join me to discuss the latest trauma inflicted on a black woman at work by people she was serving- please take a listen, we are somehow delightful, insightful and informative all at the same time- If you’d like to support my show and my efforts please follow me and donate just $5 a month at www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

I sit down with a dynamic team of the lane County Public Health, who have built an incredible work dynamic that supports inclusivity and with that foundation have built an incredible outreach effort to People of Color to help in the efforts of vaccination for Covid 19.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Today, I was joined by Charne and Kanani of Oahu Hawaii. We speak on what it means to be Hawaiian, what colonization has done and is doing to the islands. These women are dynamic and powerful and loving and compassionate. They have solutions to coming to the island and reducing  the negative impact.  If you are learning and enjoying my podcast please consider donating through Patreon www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

This week I'm discussing white leadership choosing white defense when learning about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It is creating a barrier to the process, and actualization of inclusion.  You have to chose to be vulnerable, you have to be willing to approach something new, it requires active participation by privileged people.     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message

Please welcome my guest Ian Waller podcast creator and producer of The Power of Ideas: https://apple.co/2S8ZapC We discuss Memorial Day, historical Im misión, we openly disagree if that is lying or not-Lol- we touch on astrology- it is a very informative and just a good time! Join us!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ayisha-elliott/message