K & K Real Talk

Brothers and Sisters, join us for our reviews of our previous episodes! On this show, we’ve introduced the male perspective from our good brother, Jeremy—host of the Life Unplugged Podcast. We are truly out here trying to navigate through this life as a collective and the struggle is real!

In this episode, we complete our deconstruction of the final chapter in “The Blackwoman’s Guide to Understanding The Blackman” by Shahrazad Ali. If you’re comfortable being lied to, you won’t be ready for this show. However, we’re still going to speak the truth. If your version of the truth is different from ours, we welcome you to share with us. May we continue to listen, learn and grow!

In this episode, we hit the nail on the head as we discuss the final chapter of Shahrazad Ali’s book, “The Blackwoman’s Guide to Understanding The Blackman.” Chapter 12 is entitled ‘Leadership’ and as we know, this an area in which we struggle as a people. By now, you all should have the book. Follow along and get into this word!

In this episode, we conclude our deconstruction of Chapter 11 in Shahrazad Ali’s book, “The Blackwoman’s Guide to Understanding The Blackman.” The overall condition of our teenage boys is downright pitiful! We are on a slow climb towards change and we need to get us together. Black Man, we need you!

We are getting closer to the end of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding The Blackman," and in this episode, we deconstruct the first half of Chapter 11, 'Teenage Years.' Parental Guidance is advised and necessary--not just to listen to this episode, but in general. Our children need guidance, especially from our Black men. We have to get into this work as a collective!

As you know, what you believe ultimately translates to how you BE LIVING. In this episode, we continue to deconstruct Chapter 9, Religion, of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding The Blackman." We talked about Jesus as a slaveship and now we discuss Jesus as a man. We also explore the narratives that we've been brainwashed to believe. Let us scrub our minds, detox our tho...

For this episode, we decided to split Chapter 9 of Shahrazad Ali's, "The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding The Blackman," into two parts because there is much to discuss when it comes to 'Religion.' We discuss the hypocrisy of being restrained and kept down, especially pertaining to Jesus--the first slave ship to America. Bring your research to this conversation and let's talk about it! We are K...

In this episode, we continue our deconstruction of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding The Blackman." As we discussed chapter 6, entitled "Employment," we must share that with all due respect to Sister Ali, we disagreed with the tone of chapter. There is no comparison between the economic struggles of the Black Man and the Asian man. Tune in to find out what we mean & re...

In this episode, we discuss chapter 3 of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding The Blackman," entitled, "Appearance." The phrase "representation matters" is about more than just seeing Black people in prestigious roles. It also includes what you wear and how you carry yourself in society. Tune in to find out how the Black man's appearance is closely related to his identity...

In this episode, we deconstruct Chapter 2 of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackwoman's Guide to Understanding The Blackman." This chapter is entitled, "Identity." Dear Black Man, do you know who you are? Are you ready to strip yourself from AmeriKKKa's faulty version of you? Let's get into this work because we need you, Black Man. Check out this lecture from Dr. John Henrik Clarke, "You Have No Frie...

Hey Ya'll! In this episode, we have moved on to Book 2 and we are deconstructing, "The Blackwoman's Guide To Understanding The Blackman," by Shahrazad Ali. We encourage our listeners to support our Sister and get the book to read along as we continue our journey of building our nation. We are Kiva and Kahawia.

In this episode, we conclude our episode reviews for episodes 12-18. We also discuss the importance of checking our core values and being better women in sisterhood. Now, we are moving on the "green book!!" In the meantime, do us a favor and type 'Charlene's Priceless Podcast' into the search bar on Anchor & Spotify. Our good sis has a story to tell and we need ya'll to listen. Love Always, Kiva &...

As you know, we have concluded our deconstruction of the book, "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. In this episode, we are honored to have our good sister, Strawberry, join us for our review of episodes 6-11. Strawberry has blessed our show with her honest feedback and you don't wanna miss it!

In this episode, we continue our deconstruction of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding The Blackwoman." We are getting close to the end of the book and this is our discussion of Chapter 16, "The Other Woman." Many of us aren't ready to face some of the truths in Sister Ali's words and we find that what's good for the goose AIN'T good for the gander. Take a listen to find o...

In the episode, we continue our deconstruction of Shahrazad Ali's, "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding The Blackwoman," with chapter 11, "How She Dresses." This chapter speaks about choices and priorities when it comes to our outer appearances. We touch on other related topics and the bottom line is, we have to be the change we want to see. Tune in with your copy of Sister Ali's book and figure...

In this episode, we continue our deconstruction of Shahrazad Ali's, "The Blackmans Guide to Understanding The Blackwoman," with chapter 10, "Raising Children." It is another heavy chapter that points out our failures as a nation with raising our Black children. Many of these failures are brought on by external influences; however, we have to recognize our faults so that we can implement change. Ou...

In this episode, we deconstruct Chapter 9 of "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. This chapter is entitled, "Housekeeping." Ladies, the condition of your home is a direct reflection of your current mental state. The time is nigh for us to get our affairs in order! This is not a drill. Get your cleaning products together, bluetooth this episode to your speakers,...

In this episode, we discuss chapter 6 of "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. This chapter is entitled, "Communications." While we all scream for communication, the fact is that many of us--as Black women--do NOT know how to properly communicate with our Black men. Ladies, change must come in order for us to help rebuild our nation. Speaking of change, we paid...

In this episode, we discuss chapter 5 of "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. This chapter is entitled, "Social Integration (Dating and Marrying the Whiteman," and it is explained that there are some traitors among us--in so many words. We revisit Tyler Perry's, Acrimony, as Kahawia further explains her original standpoint on Taraji's character, Melinda. (Liste...

In this episode, we discuss chapter 4 of "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman," by Shahrazad Ali. This chapter is entitled, "The Wedding - The Beginning," and it is quite the show! Per usual we dive right into the text and uncover some of our dysfunctions as it relates to being a Black woman in (dis)agreement with our Black Men. We often want to be brides, but do we also strive to...

In this episode, we continue our discussion of Chapter 3 from "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman" by Shahrazad Ali. We dive deeper into understanding our roles as Black women and removing ourselves from the negativity we project onto our Black men--as it pertains to 'Adulthood and Marriage.' Trust, it ain't no walk in the park! Be sure to look out for our, "Get You Some Business...

In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves as Kiva and Kahawia. Find out the reason for our name change. We also discuss the first half of chapter 3 in The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman by Shahrazad Ali as she highlights the problems we have within ourselves. Make sure you have your notebooks and tea ready for this one!

In this episode, we get into Chapter 2 of Shahrazad Ali's book, "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman." Chapter 2 is entitled, "Teenage Years." It's a chapter of very few pages with LOTS of information to unpack. Grab your note taking device and a warm beverage to take to a comfy spot. It's time for a real, hard discussion! Also, visit kahawia.com/kahawia-speaks to check out our li...

In this episode, we introduce "The Blackman's Guide to Understanding the Blackwoman" by Shahrazad Ali. We discuss our reason for choosing this book and the significance it has on the Black woman of today (as when the book was first published in 1989). Here's our take on the Preface and Chapter 1, 'Her Childhood.'