Shayla and Patrice are two Melanated Intellects that have been friends for a few years after meeting in Corporate America. They are here to provide a safe place to discuss everyday melanated topics while bringing a distinct intellectual perspective. Shayla is a laid-back outside of the box thinker while Patrice is a smart and sassy creative. And both passionate about the melanated community. They may not always agree, but they always have a good time. Be sure you tune in!
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Hello Fellow Intellects,
This episode marks our last episode after 5 amazing seasons filled with profound educational lessons learned and amazing intellectual discussions. We sincerely thank you for joining us whether you're just now finding us today or have been rocking with us since 2020. Here's to new chapters and new beginnings!
As always, take care of yourselves and love on your loved ones.
Cheers
20 Oct 2025
S5:E14 The Last "Its Not Black History" Episode
Hello Intellects! You know we couldn't end this amazing run without giving you one more "It's Not Black History Month" episode aka "Shayla's Baby". In this episode we leave our last thoughts about the legacy our generation is leaving for the next and some of our favorite moments in history and how they shaped our culture. We show love to the culture and give our roses to the icons pushing our messages forward using their platforms and their voice. You won't want to miss it!
We have 1 more episode left! So Lock in!
Happy Listening!
13 Oct 2025
S5: E13 Melanated Cold Case: Na'Ziyah Harris
Hello Intellects, we are coming to you with another Melanated Cold Case. This one was a really hard one to cover, so trigger warning for anyone that knows someone or has been a victim of child abuse of any kind. Or has been neglected from any system whether educational, judicial and or familial. The details around this case are heartbreaking and disturbing and we do our best to Say Her Name and bring awareness to her story.
Considering this case is still ongoing, all details discussed are alleged and have yet to be proven and or confirmed so please do your research and lean into updated press releases from law enforcement and credible sources for further updates in this investigation.
As always sources listed below,
Gender Justice and Opportunity (https://genderjusticeandopportunity.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/girlhood-interrupted.pdf)
Black Women & Girls, Gender Based Violence, and Pathways to Criminalization & Incarceration (https://www.nbwji.org/post/black-women-girls-gender-based-violence-pathways-criminalization-incarceration)
Black women and Sexual Assault (https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ujima-Womens-Violence-Stats-v7.4-1_Condencia-Brade.pdf)
NBC News: Black Women (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-women-six-killed-white-women-data-rcna137948)
Details about the case:
Key takeaways from preliminary hearing (https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/01/17/naziyah-harris-murder-case-disturbing-texts-search-history-read-aloud-in-court/)
Disturbing messages suspect sent to Detroit teen (https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/01/19/read-disturbing-text-messages-sent-to-detroit-teen-naziyah-harris-before-she-went-missing/)
Updates since this recording:
Details on New Charges (https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/video/jarvis-butts-back-in-court-on-naziyah-harris-case/)
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