Join hosts, Trina and Shereetha J., as they honor their shared surname and one of the greatest hip hop duos of our time by analyzing lyrics and having conversations that matter; while designing a path towards liberation.
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A course of life on Earth. | Trina and Shereetha J. set out on a lyrical journey to highlight the "Little Things" by singer-songwriter India Arie while defining the impact of Pilgrimage on each of their lives. Support the showDe către Trina and Shereetha J.
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"In my mind. I want you to be Free." | From Advent, to Christmas, to Kwanzaa, to New Years, Trina and Shereetha J. find liberation in Sankofa (going back to) The Temptation's soulful classic "Silent Night". Support the showDe către Trina and Shereetha J.
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Superstition (Special Episode)
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"Do you believe in things you don't understand?" | Trina and Shereetha J. sit down in person under the veil of an Autumn sky to do an impromptu lyrical analysis of "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder; pondering this very question while honoring the ancestors that may possess the answers they seek. Support the show…
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From radioactive superpowers to "Living Single", Trina and Shereetha J. take a deep-dive into both the song and documentary "My Life" by Mary J. Blige; finding faith where there is loss and the authenticity in living unapologetically. Support the showDe către Trina and Shereetha J.
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Trina and Shereetha J. lean into Pride with a lyrical analysis of "I'm Coming Out" by the iconic Diana Ross; noting how this infamous track invokes Liberation through Love, Faith, Apology Culture, and The Movement from start to finish. Support the showDe către Trina and Shereetha J.
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Don't Touch My Hair (Juneteenth)
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Trina and Shereetha J. discuss the commercialization of Juneteenth and the respectability politics around bonnet etiquette. More importantly, they celebrate both the essence of this significant holiday and Texas native, Solange, through a lyrical analysis of "Don't Touch My Hair". Support the showDe către Trina and Shereetha J.
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God Bless the USA -vs- Americans (Part One)
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(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) In this episode, Trina and Shereetha J. embark on their first Versus episode while connecting with Amy Shipp--an instructor in the Masters of Social Work Program at the University of Georgia--and her amazing students for a thought provoking lyrical analysis of "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood and "Americans" by …
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God Bless the USA -vs- Americans (Part Two)
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((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) In the midst of one the most tumultuous political seasons yet, and with the Presidential election in sight; Trina and Shereetha J. continue their lyrical analysis of "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood and "Americans" by Janelle Monae with Amy Shipp and a second group of her students in the Power, Oppression, Social…
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(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Trina and Shereetha J. sit down with two important Brothas in their lives after the killing of George Floyd. In this sacred space you'll hear from Adam, one of Trina's younger brothers, and Demarius, a dear friend of Shereetha J.'s. More importantly, you'll also hear why this 2001 soulful anthem, filled with adorati…
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(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Trina and Shereetha J. conclude their lyrical analysis of "Ms. Jackson" by OutKast. In the first half of this episode, Khye, founder and CEO of Kuluntu Repro Justice Center share their unique insight on reproductive justice. Lastly, you'll hear from Brandon a true lover of music and our top listener! He closes out t…
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(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Trina and Shereetha J. continue their lyrical analysis of "Ms. Jackson" by OutKast by inviting new voices to the table. In the first half of this episode you'll hear from Dee--a Playa from the Himalayas--who understands all too well the societal pressures of being a black woman and also takes a moment to place herse…
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(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Join Trina and Shereetha J. as they begin their path towards Lyrical Liberation while discussing Ms. Jackson by OutKast and the rap duo's desire to make amends without demeaning themselves. Also in this episode, Trina and Shereetha J. touch on how this song speaks to the unpredictability of The Movement, e.g., the k…
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