The Break – Listener Feedback Pt.2

In this episode KC, Chris, Toria, Leisha, Shelby and The Other Chris continue to discuss listener feedback, touching on mama’s boys, raising kids in the US, turning the other cheek, a movement for masculinity, paying for dates and black men being unaware of their privilege.

Music: ENTRSTELLAR- Dew Drops

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The Break – What Makes A Man Marriageable (Throwback)

In this throwback episode of the 15 Minute Break, KC and the ladies discuss the qualities that make a man marriage material, the images of black women in the media, and the relationship between men and their mothers.

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The Break: Black Men’s Sexual Politics (Throwback – NSFW)

In this throwback episode of a special podcaster’s roundtable, KC chats with some of her favorite podcasters from around the nation about black men’s do’s and don’ts when it comes to bedroom antics. Podcast guests include Burberry Jones of the The Burberry Lounge, Mr. Moody of Mr. Moody’s Neighborhood, Darryl Frierson of From Ashy to Classy and Straight Outta Lo Cash, Rod of The Black Guy Who Tips and her husband Chris Lehman.

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15 Minute Break + John Wood’s “Saving Trayvon Martin”

Listen in as KC and Chris chat with John Wood and Amber Washington regarding the POTUS speech on race from this past Friday. Also check out the commemorative poem, “Saving Trayvon Martin” written and performed by our own John Wood.

Be sure to check out Friday’s live Spreecast podcast if you missed it!

The Break: Dating While Smart (PODCAST)

In this episode, KC and the family discuss the Clutch magazine article, “Dating While Smart”, and the challenges educated Black women face when it comes to dating Black men. Podcast guests include Chris Lehman, Toria Williams, Malcolm Darrell, Leisha Mack and Merc80. Enjoy!

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*Pardon our technical difficulties in this episode – happy listening!

A Disloyalty to my Race

A young African American woman was accepted into the University of Southern California. One thing she does look forward to when she starts at her new school, as any girl would, would be the different market of men on the USC campus. The African American males at her previous college made rude catcalls as she walked across campus, called each other “niggas” and did not attend their classes. What woman wants that? Attending USC will be a game changer simply because she’ll be around guys with a sense of direction and educational focus. The only problem is that these educational driven men at USC aren’t all black. While her preference in men has always been African American, there are only a handful of them that aren’t athletes at USC, the majority being Caucasian and Asian. If she were to walk down to Starbucks with her Caucasian, Asian, or even Hispanic boyfriend she meets at USC, is she being disloyal to her race?
The reality of the situation for African American women in college is that most men in our race are not exactly striving for educational success. Single black women with college degrees outnumber single black men with college degrees almost 3 to 1 in major urban areas such as Washington, according to a 2008 population survey by the U.S. Census Bureau. Where does that leave single, educated African American women? Waiting. While young black women continue to excel and hang out with their girlfriends, they are still waiting on the “good” black man to come with the same educational level and marry them.
As African American young woman, I see a problem with this equation. Black women dating interracially should not equal disloyalty. We should not be discouraged from dating interracially if there is not anyone who looks like her with not only goals but the drive and effort to make something out of themselves. Although there are some black males who have an education and there are women who have found those males, this doesn’t mean a woman should be forced to wait for them to appear, especially if there are not a lot to begin with. When 73% of interracial marriages were between black men and white women in the past decade according to the population survey in 2008, black women who decide to date out of their race should not only be culturally accepted but encouraged if the heart desires. Ultimately, it’s about young black women celebrating themselves. When men are not up to our standards, we shouldn’t lower them or compromise, but stay strong. Just like any other women, young, black and educated women deserve men who will love them despite the skin color.
If the young African American woman is walking to Starbucks with her Caucasian boyfriend on the USC campus, is she being disloyal to her race? No, she is not. It’s not like she did not attempt to seek out African American males at either schools. Both pools of African American male college student were either rude, had no home training, or no real aspiration, or were slim to none as far as population is considered. When I start USC in the next couple of months, I am aware of the handful of students that will look like me when I walk across campus. Although the dating market for African American men will be pretty slim, like on most California university campuses, I feel no pressure to date within my race. I celebrate myself as a young black women who deserves someone who respects and likes me despite my complexion.

The Break: Black Men’s Sexual Politics (PODCAST – NSFW)

Listen in as KC chats with her favorite podcasters from around the nation about black men’s do’s and don’ts when it comes to bedroom antics. Podcast guests include Burberry Jones of the The Burberry Lounge, Mr. Moody of Mr. Moody’s Neighborhood, Darryl Frierson of From Ashy to Classy and Straight Outta Lo Cash podcast, Rod of The Black Guy Who Tips and finally, Chris Lehman of The Brothers Lehman Sports Happy Hour.

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PODCAST: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

Join KC and the family as they discuss the book-turned-film, Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man and whether or not that dating advice is applicable to modern-day Black singles. Podcast guests include Chris Lehman, Toria Williams, and Darius Gray.

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