12 episodes

Rodney & Kiara discuss Taboo topics in Black America. Topics include everything from mental health to polyamorous relationships. No topic is off limits.

Goin Straight In Rodney & Kiara

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Rodney & Kiara discuss Taboo topics in Black America. Topics include everything from mental health to polyamorous relationships. No topic is off limits.

    Black Millennials

    Black Millennials

    Rodney & Kiara are back after a short break, on this episode they discuss being a Black Millennials. They start of this week’s episode with, “Dear White People” discussing color-blindness. In, “What the Hell Happened in America” they discuss the problems with states banning “Critical Race Theory” in schools. We discuss Ye comments on, “Drink Champs” [7:00] We discuss the implications of last weeks elections on the Democrats. 


    We discuss the good, bad  and ugly of being a Black Millenials. [16:00] We discuss the challenges that Black Millenials face that past generations did not face. Later on we discuss the impact of Hip-hop on Millenials [24:00] We discuss the renewed interest in HBCUs [30:00] We discuss the relationships between Millennials and their parents and grandparents. [36:00] We discuss the impact of TV on Millennials.[44:00].
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    Kiara-@ki.dion

    • 1 hr 3 min
    They Don't Really Care About Us

    They Don't Really Care About Us

    We are back after a few weeks off! We start off with our thoughts on Dave Chappelle and the outrage surrounding his new special “The Closer.”In our, “What the Hell Happened in America,” we discuss R. Kelly, we discuss inflation reaching an all time high, the mayor’s race in Detroit. [8:00] We discuss what a true living wage is. [13:30]  


    Our main topic on this episode, “Sexual Trauma in the Black Community.” [19:00] Why are Black boys and girls scared to come forward when sexually assault. Who is protecting Black girls? [27:00] We discuss the problem with calling Black women angry. [34:30] Kiara discusses “Black Fishing”. [37:30] We talk about the affects of childhood sexual trauma on Black women. [43:00]. We give advice for families dealing with sexual trauma. [56:00]


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    Kiara-@kiaradcoleman 

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Black Homophobia

    Black Homophobia

    Join Kiara & Rodney as they discuss the situation at the boarder. We discuss for our main topic Black Homophobia. We discuss the different issues facing Black LGBTQ members. We discuss the role the Black church has played in making members of the church Homophobic. We discuss why it's important to see LGBTQ represent in the media. We also discuss the double standard men and women face when it comes to Black Homophobia.

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Great White Hope

    The Great White Hope

    We start by discussing the state of Texas abortion law for our, “Dear White People” segment. We discuss the lasting impact of Trump [6:10] Did last week mark the end of the Biden administration?[7:00] Why are Black Millennials  upset at the voting and the political process in America? [12:00] We discuss why it’s so hard to vote in the Black community and how we could combat those issues. [20:00] We discuss what it would take to have faith in President Biden. [25:00] Where is President Biden? [32:00] Should we have an age limit for people in political office?[36:00] What would it take for Blacks to form our own political party?[39:00] Did Black people cost Hillary Clinton the election of 2016?[42:00] Could Millennials start their own PAC.[53:00]

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Friends! How Many of Us Have Them?

    Friends! How Many of Us Have Them?

    We start episode two off with “Dear White People”, and why people can say racist things without realizing it. Why do people get offended when they are racist? [6:00] Is the country more racist or sexist? [8:00] “What the Hell Happened in America this Week? “[11:00] The withdraw from Afghanistan, Climate Change. Would the reaction to the “Malice at the Palace,” been different if the players were white?[18:00] 
    The main topic this week: “Friends” [23:30] Should, “No New Friends” really be a thing? [24:00] Can co-workers be friends?[30:00] How do friendships change when you’re in a relationship?[33:30] When does someone become a friend? [43:00] Is age important factor in friendships? [56:00] Can you be friends with someone of another race? [1:00:00] Can you be friends with people of different social classes? [1:07:00]

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    Kiara-@Kiaradcoleman
    Rodney-@thebowtieteacher

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Mental Health

    Mental Health

    We are back!! New name same great show! We start off the new season introducing two new segments, “Dear White People.” and “What the Hell Happened in America this Week?” [0:45-13:50]


    The main topic for this week: Mental Health in Black America[13:50]
    We start our mental health discuss on how athletes' mental health issues are treated differently in America, and how athletes are expected to play/perform while dealing with mental health issues. Why isn’t mental health discuss more in Black America? [21:00] We discuss Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome [24:00] Kiara shares her personal mental health issues and how she is dealing with them and why she was afraid to share her illness with others. [25:45] Suicide rates for young Black Americans [32:00] Women dealing with Postpartum Depression. [39:00] Why are Blacks anti-doctor? [46:00]


    Resources discuss on this episode:
    https://therapyforblackgirls.com
    https://inceptionep.com




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    • 1 hr 3 min

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Authenticity at it’s finest!!!

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