Respectability Politics by The Friend Zone published on 2016-03-02T11:01:50Z Dustin and Gangsta Boo don't want you to stand so close. Assante reminisces over ATL strip clubs. Fran has a delay button for your 0 to 100 moments. Welcome To The Friend Zone. Fran's vlog documenting her trip to Ghana & Togo: http://bit.ly/FairTradeAlaffiaJourney Comment by deeshaun Dustin is a MESS! 2017-03-06T21:46:21Z Comment by Amberlynn I love the "ratchivity!" It's real! Not fake, no clean, it's authentic. 2017-01-20T18:46:11Z Comment by Jodie Davis ❤ 2017-01-13T23:27:56Z Comment by Jen I think that the combination of all your personalities and segments are awesome!! 2016-12-03T18:11:25Z Comment by mista Blu love this podcast! 2016-07-01T20:49:12Z Comment by semirsaleh i'm falling in love with Fran!! 2016-06-13T19:01:40Z Comment by Taurean Lynell Ford Dinner with the Green Experiment crew plus Fran sounds like a good time. Just to be a silent observer really 2016-04-22T00:52:06Z Comment by Taurean Lynell Ford My dinner would have my maternal great grandfather, Bayard Rustin, Morgan Freeman, and Nicki Minaj. Had to throw in a wild card of my own lmao 2016-04-22T00:11:22Z Comment by Jae McFadden i loooove this show 2016-04-12T23:00:28Z Comment by nvittore whoever took the picture was obviously at the club too 2016-03-17T15:22:07Z Comment by Dana Marseille Not the Mennen! 2016-03-14T17:39:00Z Comment by Dana Marseille Come thru with this freestyle!!! 2016-03-14T17:37:53Z Comment by Habesha Nayele I guess i could've emailed yall lol love ya'll keep up the positive vibes, I love it all! Fck the haters! :-) 2016-03-11T18:54:20Z Comment by Habesha Nayele 4) Audrey Lorde- This woman wore so many hats, she allowed us to accept our anger for injustice and understand that we could still express ourselves intellectually. She taught us that it was okay to be angry and unapologetic about the way we felt about institutionalized racism and sexism. As a womanist she fought hard for women to be accepted in this patriarchal world and she also separated herself from the idea of what “feminism” was due to the isolation it created towards Black woman/woman of color. 2016-03-11T18:53:27Z Comment by Habesha Nayele 3) James Baldwin- I was inspired by his writings about race and race relations, his writings are so raw and moving and he fought so tough to diminish the stereotypes of black people and create a place for them in to belong in all spaces. He was recognized by so many notable institutions and persons that he opened so many doors for people of color in the world of art. 2016-03-11T18:53:21Z Comment by Habesha Nayele #2) Octavia butler-She is one of the few black sci-fi writers whom has taught me to use my imagination to hope for a better tomorrow through painting myself in what seems to be a “fictional” world. She tells us to break the barriers that are put in places and create a space where you belong. For a very long time I only read white sci-fi authors but once I found there were people of color that were in this genre I was taken by storm and she is truly magical 2016-03-11T18:53:11Z Comment by Habesha Nayele #1 1) Mumia Abu Jamal- He is a political prisoner who has an incredible writing talent but not only that as he is still incarcerated today he continues to use his voice and mind to help liberate people from the daily oppression of white supremacy. 2016-03-11T18:53:00Z Comment by Habesha Nayele It was very challenging to narrow it down to just four people, my dinner table wasn’t big enough for all my favs but here is my list. :-( 2016-03-11T18:52:41Z Comment by Danielle Wilson 63 my absolute favorite episode thus far! 2016-03-09T18:16:10Z Comment by Shanice25 hey guys! where I'm from in canada we have a big problem with human trafficking amongst the black community I'm in. There are lots of guys that prey on high-school girls and get them to go "work" for them, these girls always have low esteem or are in poverty. The girls who go and strip and come back and flaunt their name brand possessions so other girls see it as a glorified profession, but the behind the scenes from what I've heard a horrid! My beef with strip clubs are the conditions in which girls work, it's sleezy to me. so people who go to strip clubs can sometimes be viewed as part of the problem (funding the pimps who mistreat the workers). The NAACP Rep has free will and hasn't hurt anyone, but the fall out is unfortunately apart of her roll. Ps don't forget about your neighbors (black canadians) I urge you to Google Nova Scotia black community. 2016-03-09T17:41:11Z Comment by Simita I'm your 8000th follower on soundcloud! 2016-03-09T13:45:12Z Comment by Julie Culture has been telling women for centuries that their only value is in sex and we make commericials and shows with the idea that sex sells... but when we are confronted with that truth (via the realities of stripping or prostitution) , we want to act like it's such a terrible thing. And God forbid a woman is actually PROUD of her sexuality. Our culture wants women to believe they're only good for sex, but wants them to be ashamed of it. 2016-03-09T00:54:43Z Comment by petitecurlycane right in line with my psychopharmacology notes :-) 2016-03-08T22:59:02Z Comment by Bokang Dinner guests: 1) Netta-just off the strength of her "Girl I said Black" tweet. 2)Jesse Williams- he is woke, gorgeous and I am 12 seasons deep with Grey's Anatomy. 3)Barack Obama- I remember the goosebumps from when he got elected and I just want to ask him what it feels like to be the first. And I would also love to learn what he really feels about the trifling congress he has to deal with. Lastly, Ta-Nehisi Coates because I have read "Between the world and me" too many times. And I would it would be interesting to have him and Barack Obama talk about their perspectives on hope and the African-American community 2016-03-08T05:45:59Z Comment by Jack Jack 15 1,Eartha Kitt -because I love her unapologetic attitude. 2,Bob Marley- because he embodied what I think a True Human being is. 3,Harriet Tubman- because her determination to physically make a change, 4 Jesus, because He's my Homie! 2016-03-06T04:47:02Z Comment by Raisa Charles I love this podcast so much. As someone who tends to be really self conscious and anxious it helps me feel calmer and more centered. It kind of reminds me of who I want to be. Thank you! 2016-03-05T15:26:48Z Comment by Amie Armbrister Hey Fran....hey. I just want to comment on the leotard. I was not familiar with you before this show and after a couple of episodes, I checked out your instagram and noticed the leotard pic. Initially I found myself confused b/c your brand is mental health and wellness and I was wondering why you were wearing such a sexy outfit. Then I caught myself and realized how ridiculous I was being; regardless of your brand, why is it not okay for you to dress sexy?.....that's your prerogative. Two things I keep in mind when it comes to people, one is that people are human, therefore no one is perfect and everyone doesn't move the same way. The other thing is a quote that says "you may see me, but you don't know the me that makes me me." I think if more people keep these in mind, it would be much more difficult to be judgemental or place standards of perfection on people that are simply human. It's even unfair to place your standards for yourself onto another person. That being said, if someone is being evil or willfully ignorant I'm not as understanding. Love you guys and the conversations. Keep doing you ;) 2016-03-05T01:21:34Z Comment by j. patricea I'm an addict when it comes to this podcast, and this one didn't fail to keep me hooked! As soon as Fran declared the value of speaking life my "church YES" was loud and proud! It's so important, when you're committed to managing good energy and maintaining your contentment. Thank you for charging us to this @Fran...it matters! 2016-03-04T22:29:34Z Comment by OakCliffPhD I am catching up on this week's episode and as you all talk about respectability politics all I keep thinking is "people are haters.' The nerve of people to say they like the Wellness Segment but the other parts are ratchet?! This is my weekly dose of wellness because it provides so many laughs. 2016-03-04T21:21:29Z Comment by musicshewrote @Fran: - which Osho book would you recommend? I've heard his name lots and seen lots of quotes and short paragraphs, but I'd like to delve a lil deeper 2016-03-04T12:22:14Z
