Sometimes being a Black supervisor makes you want to quote Nene Leakes’ infamous line “I Said What I Said”. The Co-hosts share their experiences and perspectives about general supervision, supervising diverse demographics, communication, and so much more. Please join the conversation on Instagram @monolithic_thepodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The title of this episode was influenced my Paul Laurence Dunbar’s poem “We Wear the Mask” and W.E.B Dubois’ “double consciousness” concept. Ironically, we did not know that wearing masks would take on several meanings in our lives: as a physical mask and an emotional/psychological mask. The Co-hosts share their experiences and perspectives about authenticity, whiteness, code-switching, survival, identity development, belonging and so much more. Please join the conversation on Instagram @monolithic_thepodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

MoNOlithic - The Podcast has a new segment called “Co-Host Reflections”. Dig into the minds of our co-hosts. This episode, Bev reflects on her podcasting journey, community building, vulnerability, peer learning, and identity development! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

MoNOlithic - The Podcast has a new segment called “Co-Host Reflections”. Dig into the minds of our co-hosts. This episode, Founder, Aaliyah Janae reflects on her podcasting journey and life lessons! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Overall, the year 2020 has been... However, Summer 2020 seems to have put many Black people of the diaspora in various emotional states. In this important and somewhat emotional episode, Co-hosts Aaliyah, Bev, Dylan, and Paige describe Summer 2020 in their own words. Join the conversation on IG @monolithic_thepodcast. Describe Summer 2020 in one word.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 3 of MoNOlithic - The Podcast: The co-hosts share moments when they had to work harder than others based on their identities. The topics of work ethic and quality of work, tokenism, racial responsibility, authenticity, and more are discussed. Please join the conversation on Instagram @monolithic_thepodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bonus Episode: The co-hosts share their experiences and thoughts about Black beauty standards (colorism, body types, representation, and much more). Many experiences challenge the typical narratives. Additionally, the co-hosts briefly share their thoughts about the Netflix limited series “Self Made: Inspired by Madame CJ Walker”. Please join the conversation and follow us on Instagram @monolithic_thepodcast ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 2 of MoNOlithic- The co-hosts share moments where they didn't fit into the typical Black (Black American) experience. The topics of religion, food, dancing, and more were discussed. Please join the conversation on Instagram @monolithic_thepodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

MoNOlithic - The Podcast was created to change the narrative that “all Black people are the same.” We are NOT a monolithic group! This podcast explores the diversity within us, but does not promote division based on our differences. It aims to end assumptions, generalizations, and stereotypes. One of our goals is to recognize and validate one’s own Blackness because there is not one particular or correct way to be “Black”. Our personal experiences and perspectives will drive our conversations surrounding how we navigate the world. Ultimately, we are learning and growing together, while exploring diversity within Black experiences.

Episode 1 of MoNOlithic - The Podcast (pilot). There are five co-hosts and all share personal experiences about their identity development. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app