It's a new season! Amber and Erika are back for Season 12, and it feels surreal to be kicking off a new journey of Broke-ish. This season our theme is "Legacy,, and we're exploring key areas of Black life - such as media, the church, civic organizations, and financial literacy - and the things we appreciate and hope to preserve while also acknowledging the problem areas that we need to leave behind. We open the season examining Broke-ish's legacy and how we hope to impact the lived reality of Black Americans with this work. Press play and join the conversation. Welcome back!

They say, "all good things must come to an end"! On this episode, Amber and Erika bid farewell to Season 11. We start by reflecting on the last seven years and Broke-ish's journey to 11 seasons, including Delina's departure and Amber's journey from guest to co-host. Next, we discuss the looming government shutdown and the Democratic Party's decision to strike a deal with Republicans to seemingly end it. We then pivot into how Minister Malcolm's teachings offer insight into this situation and our current political climate. His work and pedagogy served as the inspiration for this season, and we celebrate his anti-capitalist convictions, repudiation of America's sham democracy, and clarion call for Black unity. Filled with gratitude, love, and respect for our formidable ancestor, Malcolm X, we say goodbye to Season 11 inspired and motivated by his life and legacy.

Homework: Get in community with likeminded people—pool resources, read books, discuss ideas and shared values, develop and implement community improvement plans, and encourage each other!

On this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika continue their discussion on the signs and implications of fascism and authoritarianism in the U.S., particularly its impact on Black people. Through current events such as Trump's unilateral decision to initiate renovations to the White House, the targeting and criminal prosecution of Black politicians, and the government shut down's disproportionate impact on Black people. We finish out the conversation with the reminder that, although the current political climate lacks civility and refinement, it is very much a continuation of America's history of using state power to brutalize Black people and deny us fundamental fairness. Press play and join the conversation!

Homework: Donate money to Feeding America or provide groceries to a local food bank to support siblings in your area facing hardship due to loss of SNAP benefits. We all we got!
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