What’s On The Agenda

00:00 Navigating Life's Changes
02:54 The Home Birth Experience
05:50 The Role of Doulas in Birth
08:38 Social and Economic Pressures on Black Women
11:16 Financial Struggles and Community Support
14:34 The Impact of Stress on Black Women
17:26 Friendship Dynamics and Financial Boundaries
21:22 Self-Validation and Public Persona
25:01 The Struggle for Identity and Value
29:11 Philosophical Shifts...

00:00 Navigating Interpersonal Relationships and Parenting
03:50 The Ethics of Calling In vs. Calling Out
07:53 Conflict Resolution and Community
11:43 Reflections on Fatherhood and Parenting Dynamics
15:40 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Parenting
19:47 Creating a Sanctuary at Home
23:27 The Importance of Emotional Labor in Parenting
27:33 The Role of Fathers in Modern Families
31:26 The Shi...

0:00 Life Updates
15:03 Rich ppl go to college
25:44 Forgot how to human together
37:26 Abuse is about Power
42:57 Miss Shirley 
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What's on the Agenda? is a podcast created to center on and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like wellness, community, religion, misogynoir, and the nuances of our lived experiences. Made by Black girls for Black girls, hosts Raven Martin and Morgan Moore dive into ...

PART 2! This conversation delves into the complexities of domestic violence and emotional abuse within Black relationships, particularly focusing on the intersection of how faith and spirituality can be used as tools in the perpetuation of abuse.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:04 Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
09:47 Naming Abuse and Its Consequences
13:58 The Sacrifice of Black Women in Relationships
18:00 T...

In this conversation, we work to bring clarity to the chaos that has been the public discourse this past week. We address the pressing issue of domestic violence, particularly in the context of patriarchy, and share alarming stats about abuse faced by Black women. We delve into the complex interplay between patriarchy and sexism, particularly in the context of Black relationships. We explore the impact of patriarchy on bot...

00:00 What We're Navigating
06:08 Embracing Evolution and Identity
15:49 "Blackcents"
22:10 Understanding Love and Justice in Faith
25:25 Homophobia in the Black Community
30:30 Theological Reflections on Sin and Queerness
34:50 The Role of the Church in Social Justice
37:01 Queerness in Black Churches
38:01 Patriarchy and Queerness
39:14 The Intersection of Identity and Theology
40:34 Living ...

Let's talk Beyoncé's legacy building and also critically analyze the concept and myth of Black excellence. We explore how societal expectations can create a facade of success that often overlooks the collective struggles of Black people. The conversation emphasizes the importance of redefining success and community, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of excellence that honors the history and experiences of all o...

This conversation explores the themes of collective action and the complexities of Black identity through various lenses, including boycotts, ancestry, cinema, and family dynamics. We reflect on the power of community, the burden of being the 'chosen one,'  and the importance of understanding historical contexts in navigating modern challenges. In this conversation, we explore the complexities of being a successful Black w...

This week we define what we think wellness is and what it is not. Specifically learning how to define it for Black Women. We landed on sustainability, what is sustainable, and what is realistic? When we define and look at wellness we have to consider our position in this society and move from there. 

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What's on the Agenda? is a podcast created to center on and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like ...

Can Black Women ever obtain Beauty? Honestly no. This week Raven and Morgan dive into the nuance of Beauty and how Black Women are constantly shapeshifting to fit beauty standards that are not favorable to them. Yes we think Black Women and Black People are BEAUTIFUL but...you will hear more in this episode! 

"What's on the Agenda?" is a podcast created to center and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like we...

On this week's episode we discuss Pastor Marvin Sapp's viral video instructing ushers to lock the doors of the church as he was also asking his congregation to give a $40,000 offering. We explore how this can be triggering to people who have witnessed finical abuse in the church, but how the act of tithing and offering is and act of faith that we can still practice. The nuance: how do we practice our rituals while also hol...

In this episode, Jonathan Majors: May This Love Never Find Us, we explore the intersections of Black womanhood, accountability, healing, and cultural conditioning. We begin by navigating faith, personal struggles, the impact of restorative justice, and culturally specific programming. The conversation then shifts to the complex dynamics of Black women’s roles in reconciliation, healing, and relationships, using Jonatha...

In Rest in Preferences, we unpack the personal and collective agendas shaping our identities, relationships, and perceptions of love. We begin by exploring how we navigate predominantly white spaces and reclaim our identities in environments that often challenge our sense of self. The conversation takes a deeper turn as we discuss the impact of social media on how we process death, using Tevin Osborn as a case study.

Get to know Morgan and Raven and why they chose to create a podcast by for and with Black women. Welcome to our community!

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What's on the Agenda? is a podcast created to center on and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like wellness, community, religion, misogynoir, and the nuances of our lived experiences. Made by Black girls for Black girls, hosts Raven Martin and Morgan Moore dive into hot topics with...