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My Sistas' Keeper unapologetically centers Black women and girls. Too often we are a footnote or an afterthought. This podcast focuses on issues, topics, concerns related to black women and girls. I've been called to educate, inform, increase awareness and call people to action. If you are a black woman, black girl or an ally, please listen to the podcast. Download and share. I would like to be in community with like-minded folks.
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The Board of Pardon and Parole: Who's Minding the Store?
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Send us a text It is frightening to know that some of these men (and a few women) who committed heinous crimes, most against children could be walking amongst us and be released back into our communities. The behind the scenes at these boards needs to be monitored by us, the public. Trigger Warning: This episode contains content that discusses rape…
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Send us a text You talk too much. Always running your mouth. So, I interrupted you again, what's the big deal? In a 2014 study done by George Washington University, men interrupted women 2.1 times in a three-minute conversation compared to 1.8 times when they interrupted other men. If you're like me, you have probably experienced, "manterrupting." …
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It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp? Pimp Culture and the Exploitation of Women and Girls
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Send us a text It's no secret that pimp culture is glamorized and celebrated. While society is looking at pimp's as role models - the girls and women and exploit are forgotten and/or dismissed. The bodies of women and girls are bought, sold and violated by men. The demand for very young girls and young girls is in high demand. Listen in as Lori exp…
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It Is Not Safe to Be a Woman or Girl Anywhere in The World: Femicide is a Global Public Health Issue
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Send us a text Femicide is the intentional killing of a woman or girl because of their gender. In 2022, the United Nations recorded 89,000 cases of intentional killings of women and girls worldwide. 55% of these murders were committed by intimate partners or perpetrators from the victims own environment. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
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BBLs, Mommy Makeovers and Snap Backs - What Are Women Snapping Back From?
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Send us a text Some women get cosmetic surgery for themselves. Some get surgery for their significant other and/or the pressure from society to look "perfect." What is perfection? Who gets to decide? The male and female gaze is alive and well. Even more disturbing is the number of tween and teen girls who aspire to have cosmetic surgery. Listen alo…
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Does Colorism, Texturism, Featurism Impact the Desirability of Black Women?
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Send us a text It's 2024 and in some circles, light skin, darkskin, 4C hair are topics of conversation. Remember the iconic musical number in Spike Lee's School Daze? Is it still jigaboos versus wannabees? Why do black women still hear "you are attractive for a black woman," or "if you were a little lighter, you would be fine." Support the show Sta…
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Send us a text Social media is bringing attention to the missing, murdered and abused women that too often the public does not hear about. Listen as Lori recites a horrifying list of cases from social media, Attention must be brought to these cases. Lest we forget. Support the show Stay connected: YouTube - "A Woman of A Certain Age." Instagram: ha…
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Maternal Mortality in Black Women: Why Are We Dying?
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Send us a text Giving birth is supposed to be one of the most joyous occasions for women and their friends and family. Unfortunately, far too many Black women are dying after childbirth. Why? What can be done? In part one of a multiple part series, Lori examines the issue. Support the show Stay connected: YouTube - "A Woman of A Certain Age." Insta…
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Send us a text Who protects women? Why don't we believe women? The anti-woman sentiment is alive and well. Why do people not believe women, unless there is visual proof? Are women inherently liars? Lori discusses the P. Diddy sh** show and other issues related to domestic partner violence and intimate partner violence. Support the show Stay connect…
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Taking Down a Teachers Braids? Setting Boundaries
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Send us a text What's appropriate or inappropriate teacher behavior? When and how should educators draw the line? Lori has over 30 years experience as an educator and has seen it all. Listen in as she discusses setting boundaries. Support the show Stay connected: YouTube - "A Woman of A Certain Age." Instagram: harlemgurl155 Facebook: LoriAnn Holme…
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Who is Protecting Our Precious Black Girls From Predators?
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Send us a text Too often black girls are described as "fast", mature for their age and hypersexual. The Jezebel trope. Other girls are given grace to be innocent so therefore are protected. The narrative about black girls is not true and if society thinks that they have no innocence - no one will protect them. Join Lori as she discusses this very i…
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Send us a text In March 2024, a beautiful black woman who was a mom, wife, daughter, friend and social media influencer/personality died as a result of being misdiagnosed with fibroids. Turns out she had stage 3 cervical cancer. Why are black women disproportionately misdiagnosed with medical illnesses as well as mental illnesses? Please join Loria…
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Black Women and Girls Are Being Murdered and Very Few People Seem to Care.
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Send us a text Violence against women/girls unfortunately has become part of the fabric of the culture. Misogyny and misogynoir has created an atmosphere that make women and girls vulnerable and victims to violence. Join Loriann as she discusses violence against women and intimate partner violence and how the intersectionality of racism and sexism …
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Do We Raise Our Daughters and Love Our Sons?
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Send us a text Do Black mothers treat our sons different than our daughters? Do we coddle our sons, with little or no expectations and raise our daughters to be responsible? Have you ever dated a grown man who was coddled by his mother and/or sisters? It's not cute. Listen to Loriann as she discusses the issue. Support the show Stay connected: YouT…
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Black Men Donning Dresses and Bad Wigs to "Portray" Black Women.
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Send us a text It's an age old issue - Black men putting on frumpy dresses and bad wigs to "portray" black women and girls for "entertainment". The laughs are often at the expense of black women. Think Flip Wilson's Geraldine, Tyler Perry's Madea, Eddie Murphy's Rasputia, Martin Lawrence's Big Momma and Shenae Nae and Jamie Fox's Wanda. What is it …
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Send us a text Join Loriann as she discusses mental health as it relates to black girls and why the intersection between adolescence, gender, socioeconomic status and race must be addressed by mental health providers. If you have a black girl in your life that you love or you are an ally, I invite you to download this episode. https://therapyforbla…
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Black Women/Black Girls and Mental Illness
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Send us a text Have you ever heard the term "racial battle fatigue?" You may be familiar with the strong black woman trope. While mental illness does not discriminate, let's not pretend that the intersectionality of one's identities (socioeconomic status, age, race, sexual orientation) should not be considered in the discussion about mental health …
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Send us a text Vaginas and vulvas are not synonymous. Listen as Loriann discusses all things related to all things "below the waist." Uplifting and empowering women to be subjects not objects in regard to their bodies and sexual pleasure. Girls need to be taught accurate information and not only as vessels for procreation. Women should be the archi…
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Send us a text Black women are some of the most selfless people on the planet. Often putting on their oxygen masks last. We are moms, grandmothers, aunts, daughters, and besties. Listen as Loriann discusses why it is okay for black women to be architects of their lives. Black women do not owe anyone anything. Support the show Stay connected: YouTub…
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Send us a text Loriann Holmes-Wheaton, MPH, CHES, and a Harlem native, discusses topics, issues and concerns of women and girls - unapologetically centering Black women and Black girls. Educator, public health practitioner and an advocate for women and girls. My Sistas' Keeper is sometimes controversial, serious, compelling and at times light, humo…
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