Sufficiently Black

It's getting cold so it only makes sense for Sufficiently Black to start off expressing their true feelings about the cold weather and holidays and how they plan to get through this winter. It's also the last season of Insecure and Kia, Janae and Amari reveal their strong opinions on the situation between Lawrence and Condola before the main topic of discussion (which starts at 30:30). The three hosts explore why society expects Black women to take on the "mother" role. This can be in friendships, romantic relationships or even at work. They examine when they witnessed Black women "mothering" in the media and give personal examples of how they find themselves in these situations and how we can move forward for the future. Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Sufficiently Black is joined by Celebrity Black Matchmaker & Dating Strategist, Jasmine Diaz! (Interview starts at 18:10). Diaz tells her fascinating story of starting a matchmaking business during a recession and answers all the questions you have for a matchmaker. Jasmine tells us what she looks for in terms of compatibility, the trouble she runs into for finding matches for clients and client horror stories! She explains why Black women are having a hard time finding a Black male counterpart, but also gives tips for online dating and her recommendations on the best dating apps for Black love seekers.   Jasmine Diaz: www.lovebyjd.com/ Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

We've all heard of the "ride or die" trope but is finding a ride or die partner actually obtainable? Before Kia, Amari and Janae get into the main topic(starts at 24:50), they discuss their trauma of white people loving Black-dominated sports and their issues with one of their favorites... Adele. The hosts explain the difference of the "ride or die" meaning from women vs. men, Janae seeing the "ride or die" mentality in her parents' relationship and their personal experiences acting as ride or dies.   Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Have you noticed that there always seems to be a disconnect between African Americans and other people in the Diaspora? Why does it feel like being labeled "African American" is a bad thing? Sufficiently Black explores these questions with "daughter of Africa," Howard University Professor Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume. Dr. A explains the importance of language to limit the divide, whether people in the Diaspora are capable of cultural appropriation and the issues with Marvel's Black Panther.   Stamps.com - Code: POD Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

We are officially back!! In the first episode since the rebrand, Kia, Amari and Janae give updates on their lives since the start of summer and explain how they have readapted to living in white spaces because of covid. The hosts discuss all the factors that make someone Black, why struggling does not have to be part of the Black experience and why it's hard for us to be gatekeepers of our culture.   Lovehoney: bit.ly/3mZkUS1 Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Oreo gang we promise this is the final playback episode before the official rebrand to Sufficiently Black on September 21st! Until then, we are visiting one of our favorite episode where we sat down with Mecca Woods, a professionally trained astrologer, author, host and podcaster to talk all things astrology! Mecca gives us all the details on the traits of the four elements of the zodiac signs, how we attract people who hold the qualities we lack, opposite signs and why we pay attention to our sun, moon and rising placements. Mecca reads our birth charts to discover the problems in our love lives and explains why certain signs like Gemini and Scorpio get so much hate.   Hello Fresh: Link: hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 (Code: HFAFF80) Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Merch: https://socalledoreos.bigcartel.com/ So-Called Oreos Club: www.joinclubhouse.com/club/so-called-oreos Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Oreo gang.....We're excited to announce the launch of Sufficiently Black premiering on September 21st! Rebranded from So-Called Oreos, Sufficiently Black is a show that explores what it means to be comfortable in your Blackness despite living in a world obsessed with stereotypes. Hosts Kia, Amari, and Janae will deep-dive into Black womanhood, identity and culture through a critical lens as they navigate their way through adulthood. Join us every other Tuesday for funny and intellectual conversations about what it means to be "sufficiently Black."

Oreo gang we are still prepping for this rebrand but don't worry we are coming back stronger than ever! Amari decided to grace us with a lovely poem before we take a look at an episode all about love and friendship! The Oreos discuss the importance and significance of the Black female friendships they have in their lives and Amari open ups about her friends reaching out when she decided not to be as social. Janae reveals her epiphany on what really matters to her in the world and Kia explains how Black women have helped her exceed in her professional life as well as opening her eyes during some tough situations.   Db: https://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=1540545&wgprogramid=280805 Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Merch: https://socalledoreos.bigcartel.com/ So-Called Oreos Club: www.joinclubhouse.com/club/so-called-oreos Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

It is the last episode before the rebrand! We are taking a look back at one of our most played episodes and a highly requested topic... Colorism. The Oreos deep dive into the definition and history of colorism and discuss how colorism is ingrained in our society with a particular focus in media. The hosts discuss how dark skinned characters are portrayed in some of our favorite content as children until now. Each host gives their personal experience with colorism and the negative effects they have witnessed from the people around them before addressing the audiences' comments and experiences on the topic.   Db: https://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=1540545&wgprogramid=280805 Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Merch: https://socalledoreos.bigcartel.com/ So-Called Oreos Club: www.joinclubhouse.com/club/so-called-oreos Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

In prepping for our rebrand we are taking a look back to our episode on interracial dating. Amari opens up with some personal news and updates since 2019 before the Oreos discuss their different experiences with dating other races. The conversation takes an emotional turn when a popular OK Cupid survey comes up that sparks the discussion of how Black men and women treat other when it comes to dating.   Relief Factor: https://bit.ly/3f5iKMo Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Merch: https://socalledoreos.bigcartel.com/ So-Called Oreos Club: www.joinclubhouse.com/club/so-called-oreos Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9