The Unsanctioned Space.

Hey y'all, on today's episode we will be discussing what hustle culture means and how I see it in play in everyday life. From my own personal narrative and struggles with it, to the conversation around the strong black woman and the rebellion of rest, the conversation is definitely nuanced. Be a part of the conversation and follow our Instagram and tiktok @theamericanfuneral. Don't for...

Hi everyone, Pride month is over but Pride never is. This episode goes into what it means to be a queer person of color, and how that looks like in daily life. We talk about all the anti gay bills and so much more. If you liked this episode, follow us on Spotify and out other social media to keep up with updates. ALL Socials- @theamericanfueral

Talking about the erasure of color is all encompassing, from the theories about it from the many communities in the BIPOC space that are included in this experience, I dive into this topic and all the nuances that comes with being erased by a system of white supremacy. For all the black kids and BIPOC kids that needed something to remind them that they are alive and here and have a long line of pe...

From those killing people on the streets to those playing on kindergarten rec ball teams, today we are be talking about police. Those conversation comes with a lot of nuance and we will be discussing all the issues surrounding policing and even questioning the function of the institution. after a long break, I was inspired by a series of true stories, and this conversation was needed. If you liked...

TW: Mentions of Suicide and Violence Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This is the last episode of the series and I am so thankful for all of y'all who were part of this journey, Black history month is every month so we are not stopping here with the episodes, just the series. It has been amazing to do this series on black queer icons and I hope you all learned about someone new t...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated Today we are talking about...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated Today we are talking about...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated. In this episode,...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated. In this episode w...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated. In today's episod...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I will be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about their history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to provide space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated. Today's episode i...

Hey guys, Happy Black History month to all of you. This month I'm going to be doing a series on black queer icons who are often forgotten about when we talk about history and give them space on this podcast. My goal is to give space and to shed light on these amazing individuals that were part of LGBTQ+ and black history in so many beautiful ways that deserve to be celebrated.  Today's episod...

In this episode, we talk about what a model minority is, what it means to be a model minority and the nuances of that title. Living as a minority everyone tends to lump us into one category, however, we aren't the same, join me in this conversation and for more give us a follow on her and on ig and TikTok @theamericanfuneral, where the conversation can always continue in the comment section. 

Hey yall, It's been a while and I have truly missed this so much. On this episode join me as I update you on what's going on in pop culture, and my life, and also send some love your way this season. The holidays are tough for a lot of people for various reasons and  I go into it sharing my personal struggle as well as some insight and advice on how to navigate a difficult holiday season. Rem...

Join me in this episode as I discuss one of Africa's most significant enemies of development, Neocolonialism. I explore its definition, exclusivity clauses, what countries are involved, and more about this topic.  Don't forget to follow us on Spotify and all other social media for more content :).

In this episode, we explore who and what the Black Panther Party was by diving deep into its 10 pillars as well as how they governed themselves. I also go into the rise and fall of this party, how the American government plays a part in the party's demise as well as the role this party played in its community and so much more. Don't forget to follow the podcast and turn on your post notifications....

In this episode, I discuss what it truly is like being a black woman in America; the intersecting identities of being both black and a woman, and how that plays into feminism. I talk about the soft black girl life, the societal expectations placed on black women inter-community issues, and the dynamic between black men and women. Join me for this episode, follow me on Spotify, and don't forget to...

In this first episode of my new season, I bring on a guest and personal friend to talk about Roe VWade and its overturning. We explore the need for autonomy when it comes to abortions, what it means for the future of women, the healthcare system, and many more nuances. TW: Mentions of Rape and Sexual Assult.

In this episode of the black history month series, I'm highlighting Wangari Maathai. An environmentalist and the first woman to receive a noble peace prize and pave the way for other African women to do so, join me as I talk about her life and the impact it has had on people, including myself. 

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr are portrayed as two opposite sides of the activism spectrum but that is nothing but propaganda. These two men wanted black freedom and they went about it in different ways. Join me in today's episode as we dissect these two men and discover both their similarities and differences. Don't forget to follow and turn on post notifications for updates. 

What are the distinctions between the racism we experience in the North and the South?  Join me as we talk about how the small subtleties in racism and how even those microaggressions make and reinforce the white supremacy that is prevalent in American society. Follow us and turn on post notifications for more. 

Happy Black History Month. This is a short introduction to all the amazing topics I will be covering in the Month of February. Follow us on Spotify and don't forget to turn on your notifications for updates. 

Social media has been at the forefront of all the activism we have been doing this year and with cancel culture, figuring it out if people are being genuine or not is very hard. Join me on this episode as I give you the differences between performative and genuine activism and how to tell the difference.  Don't forget to follow and give us 5 starts for more episodes like this. 

In this episode, we get into full detail on what exactly is happening in the UMass Amherst Campus. Recently, a victim of sexual assault came forward and the university has not been recorded to be taking any action against the accused Fraternity; Phi Theta Chi. Moreover, there was an email leaked to social media containing hate speech toward the African American community where many derogatory term...

Whether talking about the concept literally or metaphorically, take a listen as I dive into this concept on the sensitivity white people have toward race.