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The Ratchet Radicals get vulnerable about how they've navigated their different journeys to let you know that you're not alone, no matter how ratchet it gets! 

In part 2 of "Momma's a Ho," Rutendo, Essence and Michy talk masturbation. You know, that thing you do under the covers. Tune in to hear about the role they believe masturbation plays in our lives. 

* "Hottentot Venus" is the derogatory name given to "Sarah Bartman," which is also a name given to her by white colonizers. She is the woman Rutendo mentions whose body was exploited, fetishized, and dehumanized. *

In part 1 of "Momma's a Ho," the Ratchet Radicals talk about the importance of sexual education and what it should look and sound like. They also share their own experiences with sexual education and the impact it had on their lives. 



*The sexual education via the summer youth program Michy mentioned was provided by El Puente Bushwick Leadership Center. 

In this episode, Rutendo, Essence, and Michelle (a.k.a the Ratchet Radicals) share their opinions and reactions regarding the U.S. presidential elections. As promised, below is some of the information we referenced during the episode.



Articles with percentages of voters according to racial demographics:

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/10/26/what-the-2020-electorate-looks-like-by-party-race-and-ethnicity-age-education-and-religion/

https://www.vox.com/2020/11/4/21537966/trump-black-voters-exit-polls



Article and video of rally for Trump in Nigeria:

https://nypost.com/2020/11/03/donald-trump-tweets-video-of-parade-supporting-him-in-nigeria/