Howdy, howdy, hey! I am back from hiatus (at least for the moment). Hearing about the Olympics and Simone Biles this morning gave me some thoughts I wanted to share today. I hope it gives you something to think about too.--- Support this po

Diversity ≠ Inclusion

Jan 11th, 2021 17m 6s

I have been working on a lot of social media things lately, and something that has been bothering me is how organizations at PWIs do the bare minimum in diversity and inclusion. In this episode, let us go over tokenism, especially in white Gree

What Happened Yesterday

Jan 7th, 2021 16m 21s

Did you see that mess that happened yesterday? Yeah, let's talk about that real quick.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-asia-bro/support

Zoe

Dec 29th, 2020 8m 18s

This is the final chapter of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker by Damon Young. Here are my final thoughts!You can purchase the book here: https://www.damonjyoung.com/book--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh

Thursday-Night Hoops

Dec 28th, 2020 14m 5s

Every Thursday night, Damon Young has been committed it playing basketball. Even after the 2016 presidential election, Young showed up to the court, knowing there were people playing who differed from his political view. But why? Join me in tod

East Liberty Kutz

Dec 26th, 2020 8m 18s

Today's chapter focuses on East Liberty Kutz, a barbershop in Pittsburgh. In this episode, I talk a bit about gentrification as I am continuously trying to navigate my own thoughts about it. Take some time today to listen to this reflection on

Living While Black Killed My Mom

Dec 24th, 2020 14m 24s

in 2013, Damon Young's mother died from lung cancer. There are many thoughts that can go through a person's head after a loved one dies. So many what-ifs. What if Young's mother was white? Would she have lived longer? Would the doctors have dia

YOLO

Dec 23rd, 2020 11m 8s

In chapter 12 of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker by Damon Young, we learn about how Young and his wife, Alecia, first started their relationship. YOLO!You can purchase the book here: https://www.damonjyoung.com/book--- Support this

Banging Over Bacon

Dec 22nd, 2020 13m 50s

Have you ever been in a real fistfight? Neither has Damon Young. Let's explore how his masculinity was challenged because of his lack of brawls and how he finally "redeemed" himself over some bacon.You can purchase the book here: https://www.d

How To Make the Internet Hate You in 15 Simple Steps

Dec 21st, 2020 30m 43s

Damon Young reflects on how he got the Internet to hate him in 15 simple steps. Listen to today's episode to find out what he did.You can purchase the book here: https://www.damonjyoung.com/book--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.

Broke

Dec 19th, 2020 12m 48s

Damon Young discusses his "brokeness" in this next chapter titled "Broke." Being in a relationship with someone more financially stable can conflict with how a person views themselves and their own worth. How might that correlate with toxic mas

Obama Bomaye

Dec 18th, 2020 14m 39s

Today's chapter reflection on chapter 8, "Obama Bomaye" explores the emotional rollercoaster of the United States' first Black president. Although I was 8 when I learned about Barack Obama, his nomination and presidential victory are one for th

Three N***as

Dec 17th, 2020 12m 2s

Chapter 7 of Damon Young's What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker explores the meaning behind a word that seems to challenge those barred from using it. Join me as I explore my own experience regarding the term.You can purchase the book here:

Driver's Ed

Dec 16th, 2020 8m 10s

Join me in today's chapter of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker by Damon Young, "Driver's Ed." As mentioned before, patterns can keep up from upward mobility. In this chapter, Young changes that trajectory by getting his driver's license

No Homo

Dec 15th, 2020 18m 25s

We are now onto chapter 5, "No Homo," in Damon Young's memoir. What is toxic masculinity and how can it impact Black males from youth to adulthood? Let's chat.You can purchase the book here: https://www.damonjyoung.com/book--- Support this

Your Turn

Dec 14th, 2020 11m 5s

Welcome back to reviewing the memoir, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker, by Damon Young. Today's episode is reviewing chapter 4, "Your Turn," which gives us a glimpse into Young's relationship with his parents. You can purchase the book

Bonus

Special Guest Sunday: Sabelo

Dec 13th, 2020 29m 24s

Welcome to today's episode! I have a special guest who is one of my good friends from high school, Sabelo. Join us in our chat about personas in high school, plans for the future, and date life. Check out his podcast as well:Knight Life -http

Bomb-A** Poetry

Dec 12th, 2020 14m

This next chapter by Damon Young in What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker is titled "Bomb-A** Poetry." Let's talk about how the perception of films/shows can impact our own expectations about relationships.You can purchase the book here: htt

Street Cred

Dec 11th, 2020 20m 22s

This was a fun chapter to read, now let's chat about the concept of street cred. Join me in today's episode of unpacking chapter 2, "Street Cred," in Damon Young's memoir, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker.You can purchase the book here:

N-Word Fight Story

Dec 10th, 2020 17m 38s

The n-word produces a wide range of emotions, and sometimes the word can lead to fight stories. Join me in reflecting on chapter 1 of Damon Young's memoir, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker.You can purchase the book here: https://www.dam

Introduction: Living While Black is an Extreme Sport

Dec 9th, 2020 13m 25s

Let's get into the unpacking of Damon Young's introduction to What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker.You can purchase the book here: https://www.damonjyoung.com/book--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-asi

Unpacking Chapter 12

Dec 8th, 2020 16m

So, where do we go from here? Time to unpack this final chapter of White Fragility.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-asia-bro/support

Chapter 12

Dec 7th, 2020 32m 24s

It is time to read the last chapter of Robin DeAngelo's book White Fragility, "Where Do We Go From Here?"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-asia-bro/support

Unpacking Chapter 10 and 11

Dec 7th, 2020 13m 39s

Let's get more in-depth with Robin DeAngelo's chapters 10 and 11 in White Fragility.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-asia-bro/support

Chapter 11

Dec 6th, 2020 17m 24s

This should be an interesting chapter. Tune in for the reading of chapter 11, "White Women's Tears", in Robin DeAngelo's book White Fragility.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/its-asia-bro/support