Episodes

Black men have a big problem and it's a lot closer to home than they think. Here's a hint--Michael Jackson sang, "I'm starting with the man in the mirror." Works Cited: “Black Masculinity and Mental Health: What Black Men sh...

It easier than you think to be accused, tried and convicted of a crime you did not commit or one that did not happen. It's harder, much harder, to have that conviction undone. In the state of Ohio 94 persons have been exone...

There's only one Black Mamba, but there are millions of BLACK MAMAS and it is as safe for us to be here in our pregnant and mothering awesomeness as it is for a fish in shark infested waters. Works used in this episode: 1....

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 wha...

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 frie...

"Young girl, you'll be a woman soon, and then have a job where you're paid only 88 cents to the dollar of a man" or however the song goes. Women in the United States earn less money than men and strictly because we're women,...

Bored with what I'm yammering on about and you want your voice heard through me? Send me your questions and topic ideas and I'll research it and put it on a future episode of Ayana Explains It All! SLeRnucYs703y6z4LBxK --- ...

Equality anyone? We'll see. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/support

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...

Coming up on this episode of Ayana Explains it All I'll deep dive into MICROAGGRESSIONS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayana-fakhir6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...

Who doesn't like being told after losing their job or calling off a wedding that they'll get over it and they should have seen it coming? A lot of people. I'll explain why telling people this makes you a jerk and how there ...

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 m...

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

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...

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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 pod...