VNfiniti Podcast Your Host Ashley and Tori

When you think of our pattern of speech do you think what’s proper or improper; correct or incorrect; standard or unorthodox? In this episode we dive into vernacular and discuss African American Vernacular English. For decades African Americans have been stripped of our language and told the way we speak isn’t necessarily proper. But what’s united us over time has been our ability to adapt our speech with native tongue and the language that was mandated on our ancestors. As our way of speaking has become mainstream and acknowledge, we have to ask some tough questions. Should we gatekeep? Is it appropriation? Why should we code switch?

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Nepotism in the vicinity of how we shake and move as a community and are we reaping any benefits? Nepotism, root word nepos, a Latin term meaning nephew. Dating back to Middle Age, Catholic popes who’d taken chastity vows and had no offspring would hand their nephews positions of preference, as would a father to a son. Fast forward to today’s age and we can all think of instances of nepotism and its benefits. From Hollywood to the legacy preference in college admissions to the blatant lack of diversity within the NFL’s ownership. It’s happening! America’s most powerful dynasties keep it in the family, handing down wealth, power, business empires, and monarchies. What do you think about Nepotism within the black community? Do you believe there is more merit in starting from the bottom? Would you accept a head start? Do we embrace this ideology of bringing others up with us? Listen in, cause we want to hear your thoughts on the topic too.
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As we look forward to a new season, we have to reflect on our past wins! In our season finale, we take a look back at season two as a victory. Reviewing our favorite episodes with our favorite guest. What was your favorite episode? Need to get caught up, stream all of our episodes on your favorite streaming services.

On this episode of VNfiniti we discussed vexes that perturb us at our core. I’m sure some of which you too can relate, like the drivers who go way below the speed limit or the loud eater/chewer. Who ARE these people who have no COUTH about themselves.  What are those aggravating pet peeves that ruffle your feathers or make your skin boil? Share your pet peeves with us on Instagram, Twitter, or visit our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!

If getting to know people wasn't hard enough, ending a relationship of any kind can be even harder especially when there's no closer. Now imagine if one day things are fine and the next poof... vamoose... their gone!

Ghosting, defined as abruptly cutting off contact with someone without any warning or explanation is as popular as crop tops. But is it ever appropriate? Have you been ghosted or are you the ghoster. Don't disappear now, let's talk about it.

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Although it's the last day of Virgo season, it's still VIRGO SEASON! We get a lot of heat from the other Zodiac signs for our perfectionism, overthinking, and analytical traits but the one thing about a Virgo is, you can never get enough. On this episode we talk about all things Virgo from a true Virgo POV. Chime in on Instagram and Twitter @vnfiniti.