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April 4, 2022

Ayana Explains the Myth of "Protecting Black Women"

People will say anything, it's what we do that matters most if we are to be believed. As James Baldwin said, "I cannot believe what you say because I see what you do." And if the legislative and everyday record reflects what we care about--protecting Black women ain't it. We're legendary in denying the humanity of Black women in America. Let's smash the myth and finally put work to our words! Works cited: "Breonna Taylor killing: A timeline of the police raid and its aftermath." By Theresa W...
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March 28, 2022

Ayana Explains Ramadan

This episode is brought to you by God...well, in a roundabout way. Ramadan is fast approaching for the Muslim community, join me as I deep dive into the Holy month with everything you wanted to know about why your Muslim friend is declining your offer of bottled water during the daylight hours, maybe it's cause it's generic and tastes like plastic or maybe there is a higher purpose.**Works Cited: The Holy Qur'an; Wikipedia entry on Estavanico; “African Slaves were the 1st to Celebrate Ramadan i...
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March 14, 2022

The One Where Ayana Explains MICROAGGRESSIONS

There's this thing people say or do when they don't want you to know that they're quietly judging you for your immutable characteristics--microaggressive behavior--it's quietly announcing you're sexist or racist or homophobic, and those microaggressions are present in all facets of our lives and are destroying relationships and workplaces. Unfortunately, people would rather do nothing than something because doing something means confronting the ugliness inside them and that's, well, frightening...
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March 1, 2022

The One Where Ayana Explains Narcissism

Putin, your dad, your boss, your girlfriend--Narcissistic personalities have invaded Earth and like roaches they won't go away on their own, you have to spot them and exterminate them from your life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support
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Feb. 21, 2022

The One Where Ayana Explains Codependency

You're a codependent mess and it's not okay.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support
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Feb. 20, 2022

The One Where Ayana Explains Why Muslims Do Not Celebrate Valentine's Day.

If you've ever been the victim of love, call me and I'll sue the pants off it. No, really, love is great but here's why it's missing you the rest of the year.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support
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Feb. 14, 2022

An Introduction

In West Philadelphia born and rais…no it it’s just me introducing myself and my podcast, my new venture. Here is where you will find the best primer on the host (me) and what topics I’ll cover throughout my journey in the podcast world. Get in touch at AEIAPodcast@gmail.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support