Join hosts, Trina and Shereetha J., as they honor their shared surname and one of the greatest hip hop duos of our time by analyzing lyrics and having conversations that matter; while designing a path towards liberation.
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A course of life on Earth. | Trina and Shereetha J. set out on a lyrical journey to highlight the "Little Things" by singer-songwriter India Arie while defining the impact of Pilgrimage on each of their lives. Support the show
17 Dec 2021
Silent Night
"In my mind. I want you to be Free." | From Advent, to Christmas, to Kwanzaa, to New Years, Trina and Shereetha J. find liberation in Sankofa (going back to) The Temptation's soulful classic "Silent Night". Support the show
22 Oct 2021
Superstition (Special Episode)
"Do you believe in things you don't understand?" | Trina and Shereetha J. sit down in person under the veil of an Autumn sky to do an impromptu lyrical analysis of "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder; pondering this very question while honoring the ancestors that may possess the answers they seek. Support the show
23 Jul 2021
My Life
From radioactive superpowers to "Living Single", Trina and Shereetha J. take a deep-dive into both the song and documentary "My Life" by Mary J. Blige; finding faith where there is loss and the authenticity in living unapologetically. Support the show
25 Jun 2021
I'm Coming Out
Trina and Shereetha J. lean into Pride with a lyrical analysis of "I'm Coming Out" by the iconic Diana Ross; noting how this infamous track invokes Liberation through Love, Faith, Apology Culture, and The Movement from start to finish. Support the show
18 Jun 2021
Don't Touch My Hair (Juneteenth)
Trina and Shereetha J. discuss the commercialization of Juneteenth and the respectability politics around bonnet etiquette. More importantly, they celebrate both the essence of this significant holiday and Texas native, Solange, through a lyrical analysis of "Don't Touch My Hair". Support the show
3 Nov 2020
God Bless the USA -vs- Americans (Part One)
(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) In this episode, Trina and Shereetha J. embark on their first Versus episode while connecting with Amy Shipp--an instructor in the Masters of Social Work Program at the University of Georgia--and her amazing students for a thought provoking lyrical analysis of "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood and "Americans" by Janelle Monae. Disclaimer: All comments and opinions shared by our guest, Amy Shipp, are her personal reflections and do not necessarily re...
3 Nov 2020
God Bless the USA -vs- Americans (Part Two)
((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) In the midst of one the most tumultuous political seasons yet, and with the Presidential election in sight; Trina and Shereetha J. continue their lyrical analysis of "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood and "Americans" by Janelle Monae with Amy Shipp and a second group of her students in the Power, Oppression, Social Justice, Evidence-informed Practice, Advocacy and Diversity in Social Work (PrOSEAD) course at the University of Georgia. Disclaimer: All comment...
9 Oct 2020
Brotha
(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Trina and Shereetha J. sit down with two important Brothas in their lives after the killing of George Floyd. In this sacred space you'll hear from Adam, one of Trina's younger brothers, and Demarius, a dear friend of Shereetha J.'s. More importantly, you'll also hear why this 2001 soulful anthem, filled with adoration and respect for Black men, still resonates with these two today. Support the show
12 Sept 2020
Ms. Jackson (Part Three)
(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Trina and Shereetha J. conclude their lyrical analysis of "Ms. Jackson" by OutKast. In the first half of this episode, Khye, founder and CEO of Kuluntu Repro Justice Center share their unique insight on reproductive justice. Lastly, you'll hear from Brandon a true lover of music and our top listener! He closes out this 3-part series with his thoughts on failure and its ties to relationships and race. More specifically, as it relates to Andre and Big Boi's posi...
14 Aug 2020
Ms. Jackson (Part Two)
(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Trina and Shereetha J. continue their lyrical analysis of "Ms. Jackson" by OutKast by inviting new voices to the table. In the first half of this episode you'll hear from Dee--a Playa from the Himalayas--who understands all too well the societal pressures of being a black woman and also takes a moment to place herself in Ms. Jackson's shoes. Lastly, you'll hear from Kim and Dennis who are Episcopal priests and much more; yet, each offer their own unique perspe...
10 Jul 2020
Ms. Jackson (Part One)
(((JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR))) Join Trina and Shereetha J. as they begin their path towards Lyrical Liberation while discussing Ms. Jackson by OutKast and the rap duo's desire to make amends without demeaning themselves. Also in this episode, Trina and Shereetha J. touch on how this song speaks to the unpredictability of The Movement, e.g., the killings of Rayshard Brooks and Secoriea Turner; as well as, question the intentions behind increased police presence in SWATS. Support the show
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