On January 20 and 21, 2025, the President signed two executive orders with the intention of getting rid of DEI in all government entities and even some private sector companies. Shannon, Lisa, and KK discuss their thoughts on merit-based hiring and efforts to kill diversity, equity, and inclusion. Also, Lisa shares what happened when she was asked if she was a DEI hire.

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Happy Black History Month! The ladies of Blacktivities are back with Season 6, serving up a hilarious yet honest intervention for the culture! From over-the-top lashes to social media drama, Shannon, Lisa, and Karen break down what needs to stay in 2024. Listen for unfiltered commentary on everything from beauty trends to relationship dynamics in the Black community.

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Blacktivities returns in February!!! Check out the third episode of Shannon's newest podcast, RIGHTing Narratives in this bonus episode.

Isaiah Mack is an NFL defensive tackle and former standout at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. During his college career, Mack earned All-American honors and was named the Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. Known for his resilience and disruptive play on the defensive line, he recorded 20 career sacks and was a dominant force in his final season. After becoming an undrafted free agent in 2019, Mack signed with the Tennessee Titans and has since played for several NFL teams, most recently the Miami Dolphins.

Being that Isaiah and Shannon are from the same hometown, they met up there for this conversation. Isaiah's narrative is one of hard work, appreciation of peaceful moments with family, and looking forward to settling into a normal life after the NFL. He gives his mom credit for where he is today.

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