Shanita Hubbard wants to flip the script and change the conversation around Black women in hip hop…and society as a whole. Through her exploration of the “ride or die chick,” Shanita invites us to take a deeper look at how we as Black women value our worth, work, date, parent, innovate and make music.  Shanita is an acclaimed Writer, Professor of Journalism at the University of Toronto, Chair of the Freelance Taskforce for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Soros Fellow, and Author of the book “RIDE OR DIE: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women.” Her work has been featured prominently in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Pitchfork, Essence, Vox, and beyond. She spends her time advocating for marginalized communities through her work as a Writer, Educator and public speaker.  In this thought-provoking and powerful conversation, Shanita examines what “ride or die” means, especially for communities of color. Is it a compliment, or a tactic of manipulation? Is it a way of valuing someone, or devaluing them? What does it look like to separate our labor from our worth, and what is the role of capitalism in the dissolution process? And most importantly - how do we celebrate Black women more fully?  Connect With The Guests Shanita Hubbard Website: http://shanitahubbard.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professor_nita/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/msshanitarenee  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShanitaHubbardLLC  Be sure to purchase Shanita’s book at your local bookstore or grab it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Die-Feminist-Manifesto-Well-Being/dp/0306874679  To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/  Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media Studios Website: Adode Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices