Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
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Andrea Blackman and Tasneem Grace discuss contemporary social justice, identity, race, gender, motherhood, womanhood and humanity. Andrea and Tasneem believe good talks, good questions and curiosity are the foundation for social change. They also believe that recognizing the many shades of truth is the root of cultural awareness and connection.
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
1M ago
We're still questioning what it means to be good. What did we learn, and what are we letting go, about being "good ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
2M ago
All this talk about submission and domination, alphas and betas. What is this about? What are our beliefs about what kind of woman makes a good friend, a good lover, a good mother...according to whom ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
3M ago
When you know better...say it Queen Maya...do better! There are some lessons we have had to learn the hard way and hope we will now make better choices. Join us in truth-telling and share what lessons you have received from life. ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
5M ago
Remember Terry McMillan's Disappearing Acts? When Zora surrendered her selfhood to Franklin? In what ways have you vanished and what's now your come-back plan? ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
11M ago
We are calling out all the cover-ups, shawls and mumuus. Let's let go of the layered look and bring summer sunshine on the parts of our bodies we usually conceal in shame and body negativity. Why sweat in shapewear or wait for some fantasy body? Our skin deserves to glow- today. What area of your body will unveil and treat to a breeze and sun kiss? ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
1y ago
If you knew that we're sometimes scared, petty, lonely and resentful, would you still call us "friend" or still love us? We challenge ourselves to drop the masks of perfection and cultivate relationships with people who are honest enough to share their realness while we gulp, inhale and share ours. So, what's stopping us from being vulnerable? ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
1y ago
Close your eyes. Think movie. Think mood. Think momentum. What films do you rely on to shift your spirit, support your focus, and amp your flow? Spoiler alert: You might be surprised at our choices of FeelGood flicks. Tell us: what films tell stories that are tried and true to you? ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
1y ago
We are going to release all the mystery, eliminate confusion and make it plain. The more we love on ourselves, the better we are at telling others how we want to be loved. Consider telling someone your own truth. Stop leaving clues and give them the answer. What does it take to love you best? ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
1y ago
You already know: Andrea and Tasneem can be like peanut and butter, pepper and mint, Kool and Aid, yin and yang. What comes natural to one is work for the other. What is your instinct, or your assignment? Is it to face life summoning sweet gentility? Or cruising through it with stern focus? ..read more
Truth B Told: Conversations About Culture and Power
1y ago
Let's give the new year a new look. Instead of creating a list of "need-to-do's," we have a litany of things we plan to "keep-on-doing." Truth is it's almost 2023 and we like what we see! Sometimes growth is more about continuation and less about transformation. What goodness can you salute from 2022 that you'll keep up and keep going? ..read more