Join us on Thursdays at 3:00 pm on WAYO 104.3 for No Labels, Included: the show where we let the audience define themselves.
We focus on intersectional feminism and social justice in culture. Our intention is to create a space to talk about these things with inclusion in mind. We bring inspiration, education, validation, laughs, black girl magic, every week.
We are kicking off a new series of mental health conversations with experts in the community. This week we were joined by Melanie Funchess: Director of Community Engagement at the Mental Health Association in Rochester. We talked about her career path and the big difference cultural competency makes when it comes to mental health treatment in the black community.
We've had a stormy relationship with marijuana in the U.S. We discuss and share personal experiences as well. We anticipate a sequel to this episode -- let us know what you'd like to hear us cover!
Please note the following correction: at the beginning of the episode, Irene says marijuana is a derivative of the hemp plant. In fact, marijuana and hemp are both derived from the cannabis plant! Her bad!!
Our first white, feminist, correspondent Abby Glogower joins us in the studio to talk about (capital W, F) White Feminism, and allyship and how they play out in the lives of celebrity activists (e.g. Lena Dunham) and in our own lives.
What are the effects of economic disparities between local school districts, and what can we do to help? We discuss, and Frederick Douglass, a RCSD alum and cohost of Now is the Time on WAYO joins us in the studio.
We continue our conversation with disability rights activist Luticha Doucette where we left off ---discussing the intersections of feminism, disability and sexuality. She leads us in a very candid, honest and uplifting conversation, as always.
On this special 90 minute edition of the show we go on a journey to explore natural hair politics for black women, from centuries ago through the 2016 Olympics. Special guest Chris Thompson joins us and gives a male perspective. We also school him ;) Games, gratitude and storytelling ensue.
Career and Dating advice from Damainique Bruce, a Rochester native and young lawyer making a name for herself and #slaying the game
We talk with disability rights advocate Luticha Doucette about what the June 2016 released movie Me Before You got right and wrong about disability representation-- hint: they got a lot wrong.
We discuss the importance of citizen journalism and whistleblowing in holding those in power accountable in light of recent events
Irene's friend Alex saves her from existential loneliness in the studio by joining her virtually from upstate NY! Thanks Alex :) We explore the world of "blerds" (black nerds) and interracial dating.
