In this episode, Antoinette is sick so Shanti is joined by Marquis Richards and Elijah Rhea. Together, we have a lively discussion about the complexities of immigration narratives, the historical context of immigration policies, and the fear surrounding activism. For pop culture, we respond to Anthony Mackie's recent comments on his approach to raising his sons, and the evolving notions of masculinity. We focus on Kanye West's recent controversies, the implications of celebrity culture on mental health, and the challenges faced by underrepresented individuals in healthcare. We end with the recent Breakfast Club controversy, highlighting professionalism and respectability politics among black women in public media. Join us...Follow Marquise Davon RichardsOverall: <a href="http://linktr.ee/marquisedavon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/marquisedavon</a>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/marquisedavon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/marquisedavon</a>Podcast: i<a href="http://nstagram.com/keepinitabeanpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nstagram.com/keepinitabeanpod</a>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/marquisedavon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/marquisedavon</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1GXKjTE6BFrAaV-gw0fyA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1GXKjTE6BFrAaV-gw0fyA</a> Follow Elijah Rhea Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whoiselijahrhea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/whoiselijahrhea/</a>Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls</a> for exclusive videos &amp; bonus episodes See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this episode, Antoinette is sick so Shanti is joined by Marquis Richards and Elijah Rhea. Together, we have a lively discussion about the complexities of immigration narratives, the historical context of immigration policies, and the fear surrounding activism. For pop culture, we respond to Anthony Mackie's recent comments on his approach to raising his sons, and the evolving notions of masculinity. We focus on Kanye West's recent controversies, the implications of celebrity culture on mental health, and the challenges faced by underrepresented individuals in healthcare. We end with the recent Breakfast Club controversy, highlighting professionalism and respectability politics among black women in public media. Join us...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Marquise Davon Richards&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Overall: &lt;a href="http://linktr.ee/marquisedavon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;linktr.ee/marquisedavon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="http://instagram.com/marquisedavon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;instagram.com/marquisedavon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast: i&lt;a href="http://nstagram.com/keepinitabeanpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;nstagram.com/keepinitabeanpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/marquisedavon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;twitter.com/marquisedavon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1GXKjTE6BFrAaV-gw0fyA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1GXKjTE6BFrAaV-gw0fyA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Elijah Rhea &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/whoiselijahrhea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/whoiselijahrhea/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hotline: (215) 948-2780&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patreon: &lt;a href="http://www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls&lt;/a&gt; for exclusive videos &amp;amp; bonus episodes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Ep 418. Cosmic Clap, Kanye's Crash Out, Breakfast Club Controversy ft Marquis Richards + Elijah Rhea

In this episode, Antoinette is inspired by the NFL draft to create her own version: The Black Draft. We compete to select the strongest combinations of Blackness under the categories of "Blackest Movies, Albums, and Influential Figures of All Time to name a few. Who do you think won? Who did we miss? Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp; bonus episodes See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this episode, Antoinette is inspired by the NFL draft to create her own version: The Black Draft. We compete to select the strongest combinations of Blackness under the categories of "Blackest Movies, Albums, and Influential Figures of All Time to name a few. Who do you think won? Who did we miss? Join us...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hotline: (215) 948-2780&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp;amp; bonus episodes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Ep 417. "Michael Jordan is More Influential Than Harriet Tubman" 

In this episode, Shanti wishes she was a vegetarian while Antoinette prepares for a surprise birthday party. Together, we discuss the current state of education in the U.S as it faces a cut to half of its employees. We delve into the disparities in funding and school resources and how this disparity may increase if the department is eradicated. We consider the implications of recent government actions on freedom of speech and protests, particularly about the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by immigration authorities. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Doechii's controversy, Dr Umar's daughter, and Dawn Robinson's journey, who has been living out of her car. Join us... Call your congressperson easily using the link <a href="https://5calls.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://5calls.org/</a>Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp; bonus episodes See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this episode, Shanti wishes she was a vegetarian while Antoinette prepares for a surprise birthday party. Together, we discuss the current state of education in the U.S as it faces a cut to half of its employees. We delve into the disparities in funding and school resources and how this disparity may increase if the department is eradicated. We consider the implications of recent government actions on freedom of speech and protests, particularly about the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by immigration authorities. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Doechii's controversy, Dr Umar's daughter, and Dawn Robinson's journey, who has been living out of her car. Join us...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Call your congressperson easily using the link &lt;a href="https://5calls.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://5calls.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hotline: (215) 948-2780&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp;amp; bonus episodes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Ep 416. Department of Ed. Dwindles, Doechii Disses Men + Dr. Umar is A Deadbeat Dad

In this episode, we start with pimple popping, what we have been watching, and fighting PMS with community. For our main topic, Antoinette leads an exploration of the complexities of political correctness and its impact on authenticity. We discuss personal experiences with feeling constrained by social expectations. We discuss the balance between being true to oneself and the pressures of public perception, especially in the age of social media. The dialogue delves into the consequences of inauthenticity, the challenges of navigating echo chambers, and the importance of creating safe spaces for honest conversations. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp; bonus episodesSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;In this episode, we start with pimple popping, what we have been watching, and fighting PMS with community. For our main topic, Antoinette leads an exploration of the complexities of political correctness and its impact on authenticity. We discuss personal experiences with feeling constrained by social expectations. We discuss the balance between being true to oneself and the pressures of public perception, especially in the age of social media. The dialogue delves into the consequences of inauthenticity, the challenges of navigating echo chambers, and the importance of creating safe spaces for honest conversations. Join us...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hotline: (215) 948-2780&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp;amp; bonus episodes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Ep 415. Politically Correct But Inauthentic AF

For this episode, Shanti tries to understand the difference between rewards and treats in her life, while Antoinette escapes into "white people saving the world". For politics we talk tariffs, the U.S. stance on Ukraine and Russia, and the political dynamics surrounding recent events, including Zelensky's meeting with Trump and the State of the Union address. For pop culture, we pay tributes to music legends Angie Stone and Roy Ayers, recap of the Oscars triumphs and disappointments, and talk about Zoe Saldana's recent controversies and acceptance speech. To end we share our opinions on body shaming due to recent criticisms directed at Millie Bobby Brown and Megan the Stallion. We discuss empowerment and criticism in celebrity culture, exploring how public perception shapes identity and the role of media in this dynamic. Join us..Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp; bonus episodesSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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 &lt;p&gt;For this episode, Shanti tries to understand the difference between rewards and treats in her life, while Antoinette escapes into "white people saving the world". For politics we talk tariffs, the U.S. stance on Ukraine and Russia, and the political dynamics surrounding recent events, including Zelensky's meeting with Trump and the State of the Union address. For pop culture, we pay tributes to music legends Angie Stone and Roy Ayers, recap of the Oscars triumphs and disappointments, and talk about Zoe Saldana's recent controversies and acceptance speech. To end we share our opinions on body shaming due to recent criticisms directed at Millie Bobby Brown and Megan the Stallion. We discuss empowerment and criticism in celebrity culture, exploring how public perception shapes identity and the role of media in this dynamic. Join us..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hotline: (215) 948-2780&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos &amp;amp; bonus episodes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Ep 414. Trump's Tariffs, Zoe Saldana & Queen Latifah for Quincy Jones?!

Rooted in friendship, humor, and self-actualization, Shanti and Antoinette are a differing, but dynamic duo who explore both the profound and the profane because #DualityIsAThing.

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