Stained glass, mother Mary, crosses, and a white, blond haired, blue eyed Jesus…can the portrayal of this type of Christianity be all inclusive? Can it be inclusive at all? Why is Jesus almost always depicted as a white man? This is no accident, but rather a deliberate attempt to white wash Christianity and hijack the very origins from which it stems. Some believe that Christianity is a white man’s religion and that to be black and Christian is traitorous and naive. This is only because black people have always been involved in the unadulterated militant Christianity that existed way before sl ..read more

Welcome back to Gotta b Me everyone! We’re so honored to be hosting Sasha King, beautiful wife, mother of five, and founder/director of Concrete Rose ?. Concrete Rose is a non profit organization for black youth working to further their education through the knowledge of their history, volunteering for community aid, and learning to work together to accomplish their dreams.  Sis. Sasha is passionate about the importance of black representation and the negative effect the lack of such can procure. There is no limits to the possibilities of the futures of black youth when they are able to s ..read more

We’re back with another book that changed our lives and perspective! History textbooks never offer the whole picture, and sometimes they paint the picture with such a slant that heroes turn into villains and villains into heroes. And what we got from our history textbooks was not what we got through the autobiography. He was powerful and prophetic, and that pride that he was able to instill in those who listened to him then can still be felt by us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gottabmepodcast/message ..read more

Join us this week for an exciting episode welcoming Denise Ewing, a beautiful, strong, and unapologetic black woman, willing and ready to voice her opinions and speak truth! Sister Denise shares her passion for self care through an educated knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, featuring a deep and natural connection to nature and an unashamed appreciation for ones self and the significance of their culture and history. Good health, energy, and satisfaction is in the future of those that can live as she does. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gottabmepodcast/mess ..read more

With today’s guest, Sister Kennedi Ford, who has her degree in English with Creative Emphasis, we discuss the lack of African American authors in classic literature and the portrayal of African Americans in various facets of entertainment. While it’s true that African Americans are being given roles to play in movies, so many of those roles are not “our story.” Sister Kennedi hopes that her writing will help shape others’ view of American literature, and be able to show readers that African Americans are the main characters of their story. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif ..read more

“Wisdom is justified of her children…”Wondering where we got our charm!? Check out our grandparent's vibe! Not only do they know how to kick back and have fun podcasting but they’ve got the wisdom and actual experience to back their values and opinions. Enjoy this episode as we delve into their history, what shaped their lives, and how that in turn molded us into the women we are today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gottabmepodcast/message ..read more

A small peek into the numerous factors that affected our upbringing is being brought to you today in the form of a short book review. Though perhaps not as exciting as an interview or “hot topic”, we believe it will be a light, enjoyable, and short listen, leaving you in a state desperate to get your hands on “The Help”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gottabmepodcast/message ..read more

In this week’s podcast we are discussing the feminism movement, how closely it was tied to the abolitionist movement, what the Bible has to say about feminism, and what true feminism looks like. Feminism is not a deletion of men; true liberation can only come when men lead and the women follow, not following nonchalantly, but following with strength and passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gottabmepodcast/message ..read more

Today is extra-special, as our mothers have joined us to discuss where and how they were raised, the various influences of religion on their lives, and the joys and challenges of raising -doing the hair of?-multiethnic children. Some of the facts might be pretty surprising! (Like, for real, how many people grow up in a town where the population is 60 people?) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gottabmepodcast/message ..read more

Look at a church building these days and you will see droves of people walking, running, sprinting out the door. People are forsaking the assembly left and right. But are they wrong for leaving? The average church has become nothing more than a place to go on Sunday to provide the good feelings people need to enjoy the indulgences of their sin the rest of the week. The masses are awakening to the fact that hypocrisy in most church houses is rampant, and that the answer to their questions and problems of life will not be solved by a political group disguised as pastors. But what is the answer ..read more