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In the opening segment, Mesha processes Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie comments on trans women. We then bring back an old segment On the Mind, Out of the Hat where we answer random questions and learn that we can’t put boundaries on Mesha’s boat. We finish with part 6 of Opt Out of White Feminism, Homeplace. The post Episode 39: Two Words and an Accent appeared first on UnLearned.

Are you a horse or a buffy? Mesha explains why she is hitching a wagon in this month’s edition of slay or nay. Mesha gets personal and reflects on a recent encounter with street harassment and threats of violence. How does pacifism and self preservation interact? Opt out of White Feminism: Part 5 Womanism. Kat … Continue reading Episode 38: Freeze, Fight or Flight → The post Episode 38: Freeze, Fight or Flight appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat quizzes Mesha on some odd and unbelievable facts about Donald Trump in a game called “Two Truths and an Alternative Fact.” Later they discuss some of the challenges in identifying as agnostic in the black community. Lastly they explain the concept of Multiple Jeopardy in part 4 of Opt Out of White Feminism. The post Episode 37: Leap February Day appeared first on UnLearned.

Slay or Nay: Mesha and Katherine give updates on their New Year goals. Bisexuality, Biphobia and Bi Erasure: Katherine declares #BlackGaySlay another Black History Month miracle. Does Biphobia come from both ends of the Kinsey scale? The differences between bisexuality and queerness. Mesha explores the concept of heteronormativity within the Gay community. How do bisexual … Continue reading Episode 36: One Slay Begets Another → The post Episode 36: One Slay Begets Another appeared first on UnLearned.

This week in Presidential transition: Michelle’s epic side eye Will Trump ban Black History Month? Main Segment: Finding Space in Political/Social Movements Women’s March Read Lakeshia Robinson’s story Where do we fall in this movement? Opting out of White Feminism: Concept two out of six: Intersectionality The post Episode 35: Not Today, Damn Cheeto Devil appeared first on UnLearned.

As the classic song from The Wiz declares: “You can’t win, you can’t break even and you can’t get out of the game.” Kat and Mesha discuss how this sentiment impacts women throughout their lives. They also express all their feels about Obama’s farewell address and introduce Slay or Nay. The post Episode 34: You Can’t Win appeared first on UnLearned.

The holidays are finally over and this trash fire of a year has come to a close. With optimism for 2017, Kat and Mesha talk about their New Year goals. The post Episode 33: Holiday Hangover Minisode appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha introduce a new segment called “Why you mad” where we discuss the ridiculous things people feel extra pressed about such as Black Santa. They later go on to question hyper-masculinity and its obvious flaws. They finish with the first part of a six part series “Opting Out of White Feminism. The post Episode 32: There Are No Benefits appeared first on UnLearned.

As Mesha’s mom always says “You can be a bitch if you want to, you can cut a bitch if you need to.” Kat and Mesha explore morality and if forgiveness should be given freely and without question. Far to often, those who are disenfranchised are expected to take the high road during times of … Continue reading Episode 31: Unforgiving → The post Episode 31: Unforgiving appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha process and grieve the results of the election. This doesn’t stop them from being petty and talking about how Trump’s face is as offensive to look at as his policies and views are to hear. They discuss ways to fight oppression and urge people to not slut shame Melania Trump because her … Continue reading Episode 30: Trump’s America → The post Episode 30: Trump’s America appeared first on UnLearned.

The election that no one wanted has finally arrived. As the world’s most famous democracy, why is the system still so imperfect? Kat and Mesha discuss the origin of the electoral college. During the main segment, they try to unpack internalized oppression and taking on the language of the colonizer. Lastly, they bring back Historical … Continue reading Episode 29: Your Terms on Your Terms → The post Episode 29: Your Terms on Your Terms appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha brings back the segment “Best Things” where they share some of the awesome things that they are grateful to have. They recount their experiences traveling to other countries and how it helped shape their perception of America. Lastly, they remind you that cultures are not costumes and to be better this Halloween. The post Episode 28: Black Girls Abroad appeared first on UnLearned.

Water is Life. In honor of Indigenous Peoples day, Kat and Mesha discuss the current struggle of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and their fight to keep their primary water source clean as they protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Later, Kat and Mesha ponder whether going to college and gaining massive debt … Continue reading Episode 27: College and the American Dream → The post Episode 27: College and the American Dream appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha break down whether one can be truly “woke” if they are still participating in one or more systems of oppression. Can you be woke on one topic but sleepwalking on other identities? They also discuss upcoming Black historical fiction films and preparing natural hair for winter. The post Episode 26: Sleepwalking appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha finish discussing the criminal justice system with special guest, Loredana Valtierra Esq. They unpack the school to prison pipeline while questioning whether America can be the land of the free when almost a third of the population is or has been imprisoned. They also highlight the foolishness that is Donald Trump and … Continue reading Episode 25: The Cycle Never Ends Pt.2 → The post Episode 25: The Cycle Never Ends Pt.2 appeared first on UnLearned.

This is the first part of a two part discussion on the criminal justice system with our special guest Loredana Valtierra. We analyze the different levels of policing and the court system and figure out how just justice really is. We also talk about the elusive Frank Ocean and Ryan Lochte’s white lies.  Season 2 … Continue reading Episode 24: The Cycle Never Ends Pt 1 → The post Episode 24: The Cycle Never Ends Pt 1 appeared first on UnLearned.

We are excited to be premiering season two in just a few short weeks. Some new and exciting changes are coming to the show and we hope to see you there. The post Season Two Promo appeared first on UnLearned.

Is celebrating  Independence day counterintuitive for a country built on slavery? Kat and Mesha discuss the problem behind  patriotism. The post Episode 23: Irony of Independence appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha travel down the road of financial success. The post Episode 22: I’ll Take Dial Up appeared first on UnLearned.

Kat and Mesha talk about the two things plaguing our generation: twitter trolls and making friends after college. The post Episode 21: Even a Blind Tree appeared first on UnLearned.