My take on the difference between abolishing or defunding the police... I can't lie. I had to record this twice and I'm still not sure if I'm happy with the outcome. When it comes to talking about policing and race, it's so easy to say the wrong thing or make incorrect assumptions. It's so easy to replace facts with statements rooted in emotions. But this topic was weighing heavy on me, as another Black man was killed by police in Minneapolis. I needed to speak on it. Something needs to...

If given the opportunity by Morpheus, would you take the red pill (escaping the matrix to discover what reality really is) or the blue pill (blissful ignorance and living the rest of your life like that one Spongebob meme)? Today, Yaz breaks down what her perception of the matrix is, what it needs to function and how to escape it--if you even want to escape it! Short answer: we can escape the matrix by creating ecosystems and new agreements within our community. Featuring some wise words from...

Welcome to the first episode! I’m breaking down why defining love is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Consider this our first step in a long journey towards decolonizing our minds to get closer to mental freedom and spiritual growth. I read some excerpts from one of my favorite books of all time, “All About Love” by bell hooks and share a short poem written by yours truly! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melanatedphilosophy/message Support this...

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