SHADES Episode 3: AAVE Is Not For You

SHADES Episode 4: The Presence of A Black Man In America

The ladies of SHADES are joined by special guests Marquise Johnson , Chase Howard and Nathaniel Chambers as they discuss what it is like to be a Black man in America, what they feel about the stereotypes assigned to Black men, who they really are and how they take care of themselves during times of civil unrest. Thank you for listening and be sure to keep updated by checking out our instagram and facebook pages!

SHADES Episode 3: AAVE Is Not For You

In this episode of Shades, Jasmine, Ayana and Tova discuss AAVE (African American Vernacular English). The ladies dive into what it is, it's history, examples, its importance and relevance in discussions around injustice and inequality towards Black people. Stay tuned until the end for some important updates on current events. Thank you for listening!

SHADES Episode 2: Colorism

In this episode the ladies of SHADES discuss colorism, a global issue that is perpetuated through white supremacy. Dive into the meaning of colorism, what it looks like and how it affects non-white people. The ladies also answer some questions from the listeners and discuss some current events and their thoughts on how everyone can help out.

SHADES Episode 1 : Our Walks With Blackness and What We Did When We Arrived

The very first episode of SHADES where Jasmine, Tova and Ayana discuss Blackness and their personal journeys of self discovery and awareness as Black women in America. Diving into topics like assimilation, white / white passing privilege, representation and more, the women of SHADES give a taste of what else is to come. Stay tuned for new episodes!