Unapologetic: A Black Love Manifesto

In this week's episode Eb & J address how we deal with the difficult people in our lives. You know them: the stubborn, the demanding, the ones who tell lies on you, divas/divos. Maybe they're on the subway, at home, maybe they're your lovers, friends, co-workers, bosses, elected officials--or maybe it's YOU! We talk it all out and can't wait to hear what you think!

Love is lovely! But what do you do when infidelity happens? Today, we talk about what love means, how we express love, how love should inform our public policy and more! Then on the flip side of this episode, we discuss infidelity, how to address it and if strict fidelity/monogamy is realistic and necessary for love to be lasting in a relationship.

S3:E4 - Interview W/ Rev. Dionne Boissiere - Forgiveness In this exciting episode, Eb & J sit down with Rev. Dionne Boissiere, healer, pastor of the people and spiritual warrior and leader, to the topic of Forgiveness, Letting Go, Compassion and the road to healing from past hurts and old wounds. You definitely don't want to miss this one right here to tune in NOW!!!! Otherwise you may not be able to forgive yourself, lol!

Today we are talking about selfishness, or is it self-care? Eb and J talk it all out about selfishness in families, with partners, with your kids. Is it about selfishness or about being self-full? How do you put your foot down? Oh wait, what about being selfish in bed? And what about getting selfish to accomplish your side hustle goals? We share, reflect and try to get it right. Let's go shameless warriors!!

S3:E2 - Eb & J sit down in the moment to discuss the most recent inauguration, the Historical Women's March, Pink Pussy Hat Project and LGBT Community, Walter Mosley, Black Mental Health Days, Cheetos Satan and his staff, What it means to be Ungovernable, What happens now...is marching enough? And of course, way more....so tune in now!

S3:E1 Goals & Vision Boarding On this awesome ep, Eb and J reunite from a short holiday break to talk all about their 2017 intentions, dreams, goals and more. This is a great talk for anyone trying to get inspired about some new ways to move forward in the new year. Let's Go!

2.5. Holiday Edition-4! In this EP, Eb & J Sit down to discuss treats and traditions, their day's adventures in shopping for goodies for this holiday show, their upcoming holiday plans, new years resolutions, intentions, reflections and more! Tune in now!

In this holiday Ep 3, Eb & J shoot the shit on the topic of winter blues, loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, and Eb dishes on cuffing, wtf is it?! J and other curious minds want to know....tune in now to listen and learn! ​Also, check out the infamous HuffPost article on Your Guide to Cuffing Season: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/06/cuffing-season-guide_n_5941574.html

S2.5- Holiday - On this In Da Moment Bonus track Eb & J discuss their feelings and temperament post-election. They candidly talk about disappoint in the election of Trump; White Nationalist America; Family and friends who support Trump; how to educate/deal with unhelpful Whites and people of color; where to take action; Melania and the kids; Black-Lash; Lack of (Blind) Trust and more. They also hit it up about Thanksgiving, things to be thankful for, food they'll be cooking, etc. As always, you don't want to miss this one! Tune in now!

Season 2.5 Ep 1 - Holiday Edition Eb & J sit down with Jessica Gaddy, founder of Nia Noire to discuss the topic of Mental Health...and young women, women of color, and the lack of clinical support that caters to the black community. Children and depression. What is Clinical Depression? Coping and Managing. Dealing with Suicidal thoughts. Three things all women should do to own your mental health. Recognizing patterns. Links between abuse and mental health. Alternative Therapy via self care. Importance of fellowship and support and more! Tune in now!

S2:E8 Eb & J sit down with Shelley "Wellness" Chapman to talk about what it means to love your body, have/create a positive image of your body, mindful eating, listening to your body and the food you eat, spirits and experiences, emotional connections to food, eating from the land, depression, eating your feeling, finding freedom from loving you, mirror talk and so much, much more!!! Join us! Show Links: http://www.bodyfoodfreedom.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ShelleyWellness/

In Da Moment Bonus Track: Eb & J politic (pun intended) on what's really going on with the comical election and debates of 2016. They hit on everything from 20 year reality culture to Trump vs. Clinton, and are they in it together, to candidate character, who do we blame or is there anyone to blame, elites vs real people, brainwashing, women who still support Trump, what choice we really have, other actions we can take, violence around the campaign, SNL roast and more!

S2:E7 - Today's episode has the dynamic duo talking friendship: who were our first friends? what do our friends mean to us? what is the deal with having men as friends? can you be friends with exes? (hint: Eb says no, J says yes!). We also discuss what we do when we have conflicts with friends and what kind of friends we want with us as we grow old. We'd LOVE to hear from you! Send your comments about your friendships.

S2:E6 - Unapologetic Physical Expressions - Eb & J chat it up about Sexy Clothes, Tattoos, Body Piercing, Crazy Hair (At home, work, what is age appropriate, roles in parenting, freedom of expression vs. drawing a line, AfroPunk, what does it all mean for people of color vs white, who can get away with what, past vs. present), etc. They also discuss, Unapologetic Courage - Riding off the coattails of unapologetic expression, what does it mean to be courageous in this time, space and delicate era that we are living in right now? What does it mean to be living outwardly? Do we feel time is short or limited? Comparison of this time to Civil Rights Era. They close out with a talk around Spiritual Health, offer up some mindfulness techniques or ideas for how to relax and come to center. Here's another one! Listen Now!! Randomness they highlight: Luke Cage on Netflix Amber Rose Slut/Shame Walk or Interview on It's Men AfroPunk.com Happify.com

S2:E5 - Eb & J sit down with Aph Ko, founder of Black Vegan's Rock, to discuss the Black Vegan movement and it's intersectionality with racism, speciesism, other ism's and white supremacy. We talk about what Veganism is, Aph's personal journey, animal oppression as it correlates to sub-humanism, stereotypes or preconceived notions about this new concept of veganism and the blacklash that comes with, and so much more!!! You don't want to miss this one!!! Here are some helpful links to stuff we uplifted on the show: APH's work - (a) What does animal oppression have to do with our anti-racist movements? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLG_nanqdAI (b) Afrofuturism and Black Veganism: Towards a New Citizenship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6MIJVmDhoI (c) http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/09/black-folks-animal-rights-mvmt/ (d) https://aphro-ism.com/2016/02/24/why-animal-liberation-requires-an-epistemological-revolution/ (e) https://aphro-ism.com/2016/01/29/vegans-of-color-and-respectability-politics-when

S2:E4 Sex Edu Eb & J chop it up with the Funky Brown Chic, Twanna A. Hines, on everything from how she got started to international views on sex, to early childhood sex edu., teen pregnancy rates, gender equality, monogamy vs polygamy, Sex positive vs. negative culture, reproductive health, the big O and more. Join us! Yes we're smart, but we're also raw and real!! Mentions in Show: www.funkybrownchick.com http://onetaste.us/om-101 https://youtu.be/tsXUgzxhn_I

S2:E3 - In this episode Eb & J kick it on the topic of Body Love, and what it means to truly love and be unapologetic about your body. We dicuss when we became aware of our bodies, flaws vs love, people who try to make comment about women's bodies and/or to control those bodies. We talked a little bit about rape culture, as well as where some myths come from and more. As always you don't want to miss this one so tune in now for the always so funky, raw and real!

S2:E2 - Eb & J sit down with Steven Pacheco to discuss Artivism vs Activism, his upbringing and influence, becoming a student and a Fellow, the criminal justice system, policy or pleas, where the opportunities are for re-entry or reducing recidivism, intersectionality, social media and how to use it for social good and awareness building, casual sex, misogyny, individualism, sexism, naming and sexuality…. and much more. You don't want to miss this one! Listen now! (Link to his Gala Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vNJPzPDrVA)

Hey Folks!!! Eb & J are back...did you miss us?? Sure you did! Anyway welcome back to another season of Unapologetic: A Black Love Manifesto! And in this episode Eb & J welcome y'all back and get you ready for what's to come this season! Tune in for more!

E8- Candid Cocktails Season 1 Wrap Hi Shameless Warriors, today is a special show in which Eb & J answer questions from listeners, and in doing so they touch on so much randomness like Big Girl pants, Seasoned Vegan/Vegan Journey's, Onion Clothing, New Friendships and Ventures, Cocktails, Million Man March, Chef Quanny, and more! You don't want to miss this episode!!!!