This week I got to vent with one of my favorite friends Monét and discuss all things burnout. Tune in to hear us talk about how Motown music fixes everything, how black women specifically struggle with burnout, Spongebob memes, and so much more. Tell all ya friends!!   Resources: The Cut: "Beyond Burnout": https://www.thecut.com/article/black-women-on-burnout.html Refinery 29: "Black Women and Racial Burnout. Let's Talk About It": https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/black-women-racial-burnout-uk 4 Ways to Relieve Burnout Now: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMk0vNrHs5w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

On this episode, my homie Brendan (@bren.ie) and I discuss what it looks like to be a true ally to minority communities, the harmful effects of performative activism, and "what doing the work" really looks like.  Here are the books Brendan recommended for folks who are interested in educating themselves about becoming an ally, specifically to the black community.  Assata The New Jim Crow Also here is the current work he is contributing to in Chicago (if you're a resident and want to contribute please fill out this link).  As always, please leave a rating or comment, subscribe to the podcast, and share w/ all ya frens!!  You can follow the podcast on IG here.

This week my artistically gifted friend Ant (IG: @ant.dethroned) and I get together to discuss artistic originality, blad headed leprechauns.  utilizing your creative homies, and morality of creating art for other folks. (Wine may have been a huge factor in the goofiness of this podcast and if you wanna know which one follow us on IG @ragstopodcast).  * * * Buy Ants new book here: https://www.theanthonyfelder.com/anthonys-store  Follow for more visuals here: https://www.instagram.com/antdethroned.visuals/ 

We already know what trust issues are. If you don't just listen to one of Drake's songs and you'll instantly understand. This week I am joined by my good friend Adia Gist ( IG: @itsadiaa) and we discuss our personal journeys with trust and remedies for trust issues. Spread the word! Leave a rating or comment,  and tell ya friends we back baybeeeeee. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ragstopodcast/ Adia's article: https://issuu.com/femmenoiremagazine/docs/femme_noire_vol_5-3

I must say this episode was mainly for me since I am transitioning into being an adult of sorts and really needed to catch up with my girlfriend Meme. However, I feel like she dropped some gems about risk-taking, picking yourself up, and just doing the damn thing and moving into a new phase of life. 

Let us talk about the elephant in the room. It has a long history and never forgets anything. Me and my good sis Asha are talking about mental health and self-care. It gets a little messy but for the most part we putting yall onto some FACTS.  Comment and Rate below / Tell ya friends !!  Resources :  Therapy for Black Girls: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls/ Black Folx Therapy: https://www.instagram.com/blkfolxtherapy/ Men Thrive: https://www.instagram.com/men_thrive/

Hey Y'all. This week I brought my friend Georgia to breakdown some more systemic forms of oppression. We mainly discussed how intersectionality, transphobia, colorism, and protecting all black people during this time.  Here are some resources mentioned in the episode - New Yorker Cover: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2020-06-22 Systemic vs Systematic infographic: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQtl3vHTAg/?igshid=dijn2j02sy8s Noname talk: https://hypebeast.com/2020/6/noname-boots-riley-black-lives-matter-haymarket-books-talk Noname Song 33: https://pitchfork.com/news/listen-to-nonames-new-song-song-33/ Kimberly Crenshaw's Ted Talk about Intersectionality: https://www.ted.com/speakers/kimberle_crenshaw

Due to recent (but not really) events targeted at the black community, I felt the need to break down the idea of systemic racism so we can further understand where our (black ppls) rage from constant oppression is stemming from. There's also plenty of F-bombs in this episode because I am equally enraged. 

Hey, y'all. It's just me this week talking about some theories folks have been thinking about in their alone time. Stay Safe and Rate/Subscribe.

Find yourself stuck in the cycle of eating cereal and microwave meals? Never learned how to cook? Well, no worries because me, my mom, and Jami are here to teach you the basics. Follow us on Instagram @ragstopodcast to see what recipes we shared with yall too! Don't forget to leave ratings!