Sufficiently Black

It's summer break for Sufficiently Black so we're giving you an oldie but goodie! Before the main topic of discussion, the hosts discuss some problematic celebrities and the real definition of "cancel culture." In honor of Juneteenth, the Oreos give some background on the holiday and discuss how they celebrated (or didn't celebrate) growing up. The Melanin Martha aka Jordan Wimby joins the show to talk about platform that is dedicated to healing generational trauma by reconnecting with our ancestors and history through food. Jordan explains why its important for us to appreciate the food we eat and how to stop the anti-blackness in the food world. She touches on historical points in Netflix's High on the Hog, how our ancestors gained power in cooking and why "soul food" isn't less healthy than food mostly consumed by white people. The Melanin Martha: www.instagram.com/themelanin_martha/ Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

It's the season finale of Sufficiently Black! The host dish about Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan's relationship and the internet's reaction before giving some life updates. Kia and Janae detail the changes in themselves from the start of the podcast until now and also discuss how they are struggling to manage busy schedules and setting social boundaries. The two both give updates on their love lives and lessons they learned from dating before explaining how they plan to take part in hoochie daddy summer. And of course they had to end the season with one final messy listener question about wedding drama! Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Sarah Harmatuk joins Sufficiently Black to talk about her experience being a Black woman adopted by two white parents and having white siblings. Sarah opens up about her parents connecting her to her culture, her surroundings influencing her dating preferences, and deciding how to educate her family members on being an ally. She also shares a wild story on how having a white father got her out of a scary interaction with the police. Follow Sarah on IG @saribop Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING 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 Telly from Telly’s Crystal Corner on TikTok to discuss all things crystals and spirituality! (Main discussion starts around 8:50) Telly explains the importance of each of our chakras, gives us the beginner guide to crystals and helps us understand the best crystals for love, career, health and confidence. The hosts and Telly touch on the power of a sex energy exchange, the connection to rituals and organized religions, and the stereotypes of being spiritual as a Black woman vs white women. Follow Telly on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@tellyscrystalcorner Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Before jumping into the main topic of discussion(starts around 20:00), the trio talk about their vibrant "short king spring" and what it means to have tall girl energy. Sufficiently Black dwells on the question, "are Black people actually more conservative than we think"? Kia, Amari and Janae look at topics like abortion, sexism, homophobia, gender roles, and the church to decide if there is a common misconception that Black people are mostly liberal. Lastly, the three address a listener question about how early is too early to take a baecation? Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING 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 having some fun this episode and discussing some juicy topics we found on the "Am I The Asshole" subreddit! Like, should you be annoyed if your spouse leaves town and doesn't tell you? Is it okay to get mad if your date invites you to cook together then kicks you out when the meal is done? Should you stop talking to your sister if she objects at the wedding? Also we're answering your questions about how to date after two years of covid... enjoy! Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Of course we couldn't start recording the episode without talking about The Oscars Slapgate (if you're tired of that topic skip to 0:22). Comedian Mika Stein joins Sufficiently Black to talk about growing up half Jewish and half Black and his relationship with both communities. Mika talks about the stereotype of being a biracial person with a white mom, determining who can say the N word, and the constant fetishization of Black partners and mixed babies. Check out Mika @mika_mocha Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Before the main topic of discussion the trio questions if there is a surge of men living with their parents and Kia gives her dating updates! (Main convo starts at 14:20). Sufficiently Black asks, "what beauty standards are held specifically within the Black community?" Kia, Amari and Janae discuss the meaning of the term "ghetto" and how not being able to fit into the stereotypical ideal of Black beauty caused issues with identifying with the culture. Later, Kia discovers that men do actually sleep with "butterfaces" and Jane questions why people love abs.   Check out this episode on clever.fm Sterling Stock Picker - sterlingstockpicker.com/win   Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9

Mom, professional, and friend of the podcast, Ellen Freeman, joins Sufficiently Black to talk all things parenting! (Discussion starts at 13:40). Ellen tells us about her journey to decide to have kids young and her concerns raising a Black child. The trio and Ellen explain the new trend of "gentle parenting" and Ellen talks about the ways she plans to raise her child and breaking away from traditional Black parenting trends.   Check out this episode on clever.fm www.euvoiawellness.com/ - Code: WELLNESS for 15% Off   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 longtime fan and friend Christolin to discuss the comment, "You look like you date white people." (Interview starts at 10:15). The girls chat with Christolin about his first time hearing the comment, why people make that assumption, who he gets the comment from the most and how it makes him feel. Kia, Amari and Janae make a confession about their assumptions on Black men and dating and Kia expresses her concerns on how she'll be perceived dating a white person.   Pair.com - Code: QUICKSTART   Join us on Discord!: discord.gg/d3RrepdTdQ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @sufficientlyblk Instagram: @sufficinetlyblk YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nutxC2 Audience Survey: bit.ly/2vOYtH9