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Education is a super important topic and not necessarily one that isn't discussed, it's just always discussed within a certain space and amongst people who reap all the benefits of being educated. So...we're here to talk about the things that those people didn't experience. From the perspective of BIPOC who felt out of place, had students verbally attack them, and had teachers who were never invested in them.On this episode we were able to talk with Nene and Ekene, the students behind Black in PUSD, an account which shares first hand accounts of racism in a school district in San Diego. TW // during our interview with Black in PUSD Nene and Ekene discuss stories of being threatened by white students which may be triggering to Black folx.Check out Nene and Ekene's page on IG @BlackinPUSD for stories of how racism has affected BIPOC in the Poway Unified School District. You can find their podcast, Culture Talk on your favorite podcast platform, and their website full of amazing resources at ethnucation.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's basically a sneak peak into the usual random things we talk about when we record....we didn't have a theme this week and just took a break from talking about one topic and kinda just talked 🤷🏾‍♀️ We discuss tv shows, movies, and books we've been watching and reading during quarantine, talk about coronavirus, people travelling, politics, therapy... all the things Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well...we tried to stay off these innanets but we couldn't resist talking about the inauguration. So here's a special episode of what we thought about what went down this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

People are wildin on the internet...From attacking strangers for liking a different basketball team to girls being extra af on their friends posts to learning about racism for the first time social media is a crazy place to live half your life, but here we are. We spend so much time on a number of social media sites, but how do we actually engage with people and topics when we have the ability to hide behind our screens? It's a slippery slope and we're here to talk about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We gotta talk about women in sports. So many female athletes in the US can't even be professional athletes full time, get ripped apart by the media, and outright harassed by fans when they do something they don't like.In this episode we talk about..The Williams sisters and growing up seeing Black women become household names in tennis. How media portray both female broadcasters and athletes. And growing up as women who love to watch professional sports and are expected to be experts just because we are not men.Articles referenced in this episode:https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article234425642.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviaabrams/2019/06/23/why-female-athletes-earn-less-than-men-across-most-sports/?sh=2d9b895040fbhttps://www.espn.com/espnw/story/_/id/28971949/analysis-equal-pay-sports-really-means-fight-goes-us-women-soccer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dream job? I simply do not dream of labor.This week we gotta talk about careers. A lot of us got jobs and careers mixed up as kids or our priorities completely changed once we had bills to pay.In this episode we discuss:Career expectations growing up bc of family and what careers had stigma against them in our homesHow have ideas of career changed as an adultWhere we are at now in our careers and our intentions moving forwardFrom this episode...https://www.gloat.com/stop-blaming-millennials-job-hopping-explained/https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-future-of-work-for-millennials-and-gen-z-is-bleak-unless/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're officially back with new episodes! This week we gotta talk about sexuality... As two cisgender women we felt this was an important topic to discuss to help normalize these conversations amongst people who identify within in the gender binary. In this episode we discuss: - The history of the gender binary and gender roles in the Black American, Caribbean, and South Asian community - How certain  "fluid" aesthetics are only praised if they aren't seen on an lgbtq+ person of color  - Our personal experience with the gender binary and exploring our sexuality as two women of color Articles referenced in this episode: Indigenous Sexualities - https://www.e-ir.info/2019/08/20/indigenous-sexualities-resisting-conquest-and-translation/India before the binary - https://www.brownpundits.com/2020/06/10/india-before-the-binary/Third Gender - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_genderWe have a new podcast format of discussing one topic per episode along with a new intro. Leave us a comment, review, or dm us on our Instagram to let us know what you think! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A special "mini" episode before we officially get back in the swing of things. We tried to make it short y'all, but we've just got too much to say !!We discuss the election, reflect on our first series of episodes and starting this podcast, and check in to see what's keeping caiteezy and mayalicious grounded.Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We gotta talk about our guest!! We have a very special guest on this episode in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.  Odalys Jasmine is a master storyteller and proud first generation Hondureña/Catracha. She joins us on this episode to discuss Latinidad with Maya who is a first generation Dominican-American. Latinidad refers to the various attributes shared by Latin American people and their descendants. However, this is not inclusive of those who do not speak Spanish, those who identify first and foremost as Black, or the many Indigenous folx in Latin America who identify with their tribe and reject colonial borders. Jasmine and Maya discuss this concept as well as their unique perspectives as children of immigrants from two very underrepresented parts of Latin America - Central America and the Caribbean. Check out Jasmine's podcast Hella Latin@ Our second topic, another heavy hitter, is the N word. Why will this word forever be something we have to debate and discuss? We dive in to our own experiences with the word, how our generation perceives it, and how it changes with each generation.  This episode is the last full episode of this first series. Stay tuned for more episodes after a short break! Articles referenced by Caiteezy for today's episode:  https://amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/596872/ https://theundefeated.com/features/if-you-truly-knew-what-the-n-word-meant-to-our-ancestors-youd-never-use-it/ https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-jay-z-october-2009-issue-of-o-magazine/8 For more perspectives on Latinidad and Latin American/Caribbean culture check out these folx: Migrant Scribble - Afro Zapotec poet, artist, and immigrant Alán Pelaez Lopez, creator of #latinidadiscancelled Bad Dominicana - Badass artist, critic, and speaker Zahira Kelly-Cabrera Ain't I Latina - Platform founded by Bronx born Garifuna Janel Martinez. Bag Ladiez Podcast - Two Bronx Dominicanx tryna be better & make you better too Radio Caña Negra - A podcast which focuses on Black Latin American experiences. These folx also host various classes on Black Latine History and Anti-Blackness in the Latine Community. Raíces Verdes - A platform dedicated to validating, archiving and sharing the experiences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color, in connection to the environment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Relationships are changing. As we journey through our mid-20's we are reflecting on the ways our perception of parent and friend relationships have changed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world is literally on fire and we are tired. This week Caiteezy opens up about her capitalism woes during quarantine. The pandemic has really made us re-evaluate our productivity and how capitalism views our worth in society.We also touch on the fires currently raging in California and how being vegan isn't going to save us.Check out these resources:The Nap Ministry - https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/Raices Verdes podcast - https://linktr.ee/raicesverdespodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do people deserve second chances? And how does cultural appropriation keep on getting a pass during a time when people are so quick to cancel people? We discuss this complex topic and unpack why it's a slippery slope to determine who gets cancelled or not.We also dive into microaggressions. We gotta talk about why it's thinly veiled racism and how that affects BIPOC and womxn in this country.Thanks for tuning in to our 7th episode of this season! Be sure to follow us on IG @wegottatalkabout_ and leave us a review if you like our show :) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've got a cute face, Chubby waist, Thick legs n shapeMisdemeanors in the HOUSEEEEWe gotta talk about beauty standards and how the age of plastic surgery and being thicc has changed how Black and Brown womxn view their natural features. Plus, Caiteezy gives us a little lesson in Black Hair and why she don't wanna buy your shampoo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come for the tea, stay for the good deeds! This week's episode we dive into our experiences being in a sorority at SJSU and what mutual aid means. This one is a longggg one, so we understand if you wanna skip around. Head to 23:00 for the Sorority Tea, and  1:05 for Mutual Aid Since lots of folx are using mutual aid for support during COVID-19, here are a few places you can find your local mutual aid network.https://www.mutualaidhub.org/https://www.usacovidmutualaid.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SURPRISE!As much as we love talking about serious topics, we wanted to take a little break to bring you something different. Since Harry Potter was such a big part of our lives and one of the reasons for our friendship we just had to talk about it. Caiteezy recently re-watched Game of Thrones during quarantine so this was the perfect episode for us to diverge from our usual topics. Hope you enjoy hearing our opinions on this two amazing series! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus coronaavirussss shit is real shit is getting real. We gotta talk about why US Americans can't follow simple rules and how this is all affecting our already fragile mental health.As always, let's support BIPOC in getting the healing we deserve. Here are some mental health resources to donate to or to utilize if you are a BIPOC :)DRK Beauty Healing - Free therapy for women of colorTherapy for Black Girls - Directory of Black women therapistsReal - Individual & group therapy sessions led by women therapistsOn the Mend - Mental health healing courses for POC and LGBTQ+Indigenous Circle of Wellness - Culturally inclusive & holistic counseling servicesTalkspace & BetterHelp - Virtual therapy apps See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don't...be fake..??? We gotta talk about coddling white people and why people can't be accountable on the internet. In this episode we discuss former NFL player Emmanuel Acho's recent video series, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man and how explaining your existence to people can be harmful. We also dive into why social media activism can be both beneficial and toxic.Check out these resources on social media activism:https://www.sikhcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Jyot-Social-Media-Activism.pdfhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-case-for-social-media_b_6149974Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to We Gotta Talk About....We are two WOC on a journey to being better and doing better, but we gotta unpack some things first. In our first episode we talk about ourselves and discuss what Amerika means to us. Hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.