We all do it......hangout on various social media platforms. kittie and I get into what "Social Media" platforms we like to engage others on, our favorite podcasts and streaming series. From X and Truth Social to Facebook, we talk about what we enjoy and dislike about the platforms and the fun we have participating on them. Join us for a light-hearted conversation about the wonders of the internet......and remember it's just skin deep.

GOP lawmaker Kevin McCarthy tweeted: “Critical race theory goes against everything Martin Luther King Jr. has taught us.”

In Florida’s STOP WOKE ACT in 2021, schools and businesses are prohibited from discussing race and racism in a way that white people don’t like.

Billionaire Bill Ackman was leading the charge to have Claudine Gay ousted as the President of Harvard University saying: that DEI initiatives are racist & that he is worried about reverse racism.

In response, MLK’s daughter has weighed in on some lawmaker’s OPINIONS that project their own ideas and beliefs saying that her dad’s words 

are consistently misconstrued. 

She tweeted: “My father’s dream and work included eradicating racism, not ignoring it”

After researching the topic of the historic holiday of Martin Luther King’s birth, I could not find any evidence of any actual celebration or an act of homage by white people SOLEY.  Articles were written, opinions on podcasts given, etc., but nothing substantial from a group of whites in celebration of him.

This week is all about white people’s contribution OR Lack thereof as it relates to this holiday & our thoughts on the topic.  

Part 3: Racism is everywhere. Despite some people’s desire to act as if it doesn’t exist or it’s over (both ridiculous claims) it is alive and thriving in almost every facet of our lives. 

Part 2 of this podcast episode explores the racism that exists in the school system-specifically in Seattle, Washington where James’ homie, Christina, refused to go along to get along for the sake of her black son. 

Her story is a real testimony to the strength & tenacity of a mom defending her son against the misguided & complacent system in place in Seattle, Washington.

This is one you don’t want to miss yall! We are breaking it allllll the way down & encouraging others to get into GOOD TROUBLE for fair and equitable rights and behaviors. We have to make that the standard for our future generations for any sustainable change to occur. We have to lead by example & challenge ourselves to see the world the way it truly is….not the way we want it to be!

Part 2

Racism is everywhere. Despite some people’s desire to act as if it doesn’t exist or it’s over (both ridiculous claims) it is alive and thriving in almost every facet of our lives. 

Part 2 of this podcast episode explores the racism that exists in the school system-specifically in Seattle, Washington where James’ homie, Christina, refused to go along to get along for the sake of her black son. 

Her story is a real testimony to the strength & tenacity of a mom defending her son against the misguided & complacent system in place in Seattle, Washington.

This is one you don’t want to miss yall! We are breaking it allllll the way down & encouraging others to get into GOOD TROUBLE for fair and equitable rights and behaviors. We have to make that the standard for our future generations for any sustainable change to occur. We have to lead by example & challenge ourselves to see the world the way it truly is….not the way we want it to be!

Part 1

Racism is everywhere. Despite some people’s desire to act as if it doesn’t exist or it’s over (both ridiculous claims) it is alive and thriving in almost every facet of our lives. 

Our latest podcast episode explores the racism that exists in the school system-specifically in Seattle, Washington where James’ homie, Christina, refused to go along to get along for the sake of her black son. 

Her story is a real testimony to the strength & tenacity of a mom defending her son against the misguided & complacent system in place in Seattle, Washington.

This is one you don’t want to miss yall! We are breaking it all the way down & encouraging others to get into GOOD TROUBLE for fair and equitable rights and behaviors. We have to make that the standard for our future generations for any sustainable change to occur. We have to lead by example & challenge ourselves to see the world the way it truly is….not the way we want it to be!

This episode is yum yum good because we’re talking food! Soul food, Mexican food, Irish food, Indian food. We’re talking all things delicious and how different ethnicities celebrate the same ingredients with their own unique and SPECIAL preparation and then the execution to make it their own! I’m a huge “foodie” and James actually studied the art of cooking, so we’re ALL IN on this light & really fun discussion. Join us for a mouth watering discussion on SKIN DEEP CONVERSATIONS.

We are trying out a new thing here at Skin Deep Conversations. We're creating a new segment for the podcast called "Skin in the Game. The segments will sometimes be part of the overall larger conversation within a podcast; at other times, it will be a stand-alone short episode. It will allow me, Kittie, or our guests, to speak about things we are passionate about or situations that affecting our lives, as to say we have SKIN IN THE GAME.

First up is my co-host kittie KABoom "Bali Bound"

We all do it…make assumptions about who people are and how they behave based on preconceived assumptions or STEREOTYPES.  We’re doing something a little different this week by collaborating with Marcus Adams & Barron Shorte from Parking Level 3 on the topic of stereotypes. This is a really good one y’all-with tons of theories getting debunked, strong opinions & hilarious references to the “WHITE PASS.”  You gotta listen & laugh with us to find out what that reference is and maybe, juuuust maybe you’ll learn as we did- that your experience with a group or race of people is not the only experience there is. 

Let’s all learn & grow together & keep in mind, it’s only skin deep!