Frame Of Reference

We ended up with a full and long discussion this episode. You may need to break it up into sections. We welcome an editor to help us with timestamps and to maybe drown out Takisha's kids in the background. Stay to the end discussion around Takisha's exploration with Imposter Syndrome. We would love for you to weigh in. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We mention our upcoming Book Chats for the rest of the year and engage in a rant related to an Instagram post about how are parenting aligns with our politics.  https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYP4nOJ_U0/?igshid=1ig96ndl96tkp  Resources Mentioned during this episode:  Books for our Upcoming Chats  Diversify Your Homeschool Reading List   UNconventionally Brown blog post  Yes You Can: A Beginners Guide to Homeschooling Your Black Child  by Alisia Joy  -  will be reviewing in September   No Dream Deferred: Why Black and Latino Families Are Choosing Homeschool   by Zakkiyya Chase -  will be reviewing in October  The Makings of The Little Indigo House: 33 Lessons I've Learned as a Homeschooling Mama  by Kiara Diggs  -  will be reviewing in November  Raising Free People: Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work  by Akilah S. Richards  -  available for pre-order, plan to review in 2021  Games mentioned

During this bonus episode, we chat about stocking up on school supplies. This episode was recorded on July 30th. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Melinda Huerta joins us to discuss our favorite genre of music and other things on our mind. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Yeah, I said it! We are back for a fourth season! Listen as Takisha and Shaniese discuss their perspectives on marriage, and a few sidebars along the way. Resources mentioned during episode: https://rebelsteps.com/episodes/s2e5-talk-it-out/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc     /     Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity      /      Facebook: Families for Equity

This is our last episode for this round. We are joined by Alicia Lucas as we discuss raising our liberated and free children. You can find Alicia on Instagram @brick_city_homeschool Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

We're processing how the current events have been affecting us and our families. Resources mentioned Stamped IndieBound.org Daddy There's a Noise Outside Wee The People’s ‘Family Day Of Action’ 5/31 In Solidarity With Black Lives Our Whole Lives Sex is a Funny Word When a Bully is President Critical Resistance Unconventionally Brown - It's Time to Stop Enabling Your Racist Friends What Makes a Baby Revolution Playlist Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc                     Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity                       

Jillian Faulks-Majuta joins us as we discuss boundaries surrounding work and schooling from home while navigating a pandemic and social distancing.  You can find Jillian on Instagram @majutawellness Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc                          Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity                                            Facebook: Families for Equity

Takisha and Shaniese just spend sometime catching up. This bonus episode helps us to match up our recording sessions with when we release episodes. How are you surviving this pandemic? Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc                        Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity                                           Facebook: Families for Equity

Yael joins us as we discuss our reaction to an article where a Good Morning America writer wrote about their experience with unschooling. Akilah Richards was cited in the article. Here is her reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egK34Dv6cEc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1nN-rMrUYH5wa7BlGTWupoiPZa-cZgshE33L_18w66Nh7vxoGsPTFzWZA Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

Takisha and Shaniese just discuss how they and their family are getting through their days and managing their sanity. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc                                      Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity                                                        Face

We documented what a homeschool day is like for each of us and decided to share with you all. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

We get into a conversation about how someone's queer identity doesn't equate to a need for therapy Things we mentioned during our talk: Why I'm Nonbinary but don't use They/Them Draw, Paint, Sparkle: Creative Projects from an Elementary School Teacher A Family of Readers: The Book Lovers Guide to Children's and Young Adult Literature Wonderforest How to Talk to Kids about Pornography Unconventionally Brown: 7 Group Activities for Homeschoolers  Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc                  Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity                    &nb

As everyone is being sequestered within their homes and faced with the task to provide their children with schooling at home, Shaniese and Takisha have some food for thought for the parents out there. If this is your first time joining us, welcome. We highly recommend listening to a few more episodes prior to providing us with your feedback on this episode. This episode is also just as long as other episodes. Although we like for our bonus episodes to be more brief, we felt this PSA was worth the length. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

We take sometime discussion our reaction to a recent episode of Marsha's Plate. Episode #123 Black Podcast Joy https://diamondstylz.com/marshas-plate/ We also mention this book in the episode that Shaniese and her children finished reading: https://lieslshurtliff.com/rump About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc                     Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity                                       Facebook: Families for Equity

This episode, we go in on reading a few questions we have come across in homeschooling spaces. Join us in unpacking some of these questions and diving deeply into the exploration behind the issues with some of these questions. About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages Unconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

We are back for a season 3. Takisha and Shaniese have a discussion about their kids and boundaries along with their feelings on kids cursing. Shaniese's blog post on Unconventionally Brown: What's the big deal with swearing? Resources Mentioned: How to Take the Grrr out of Anger Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking, and Listening and Understanding Social Rules What Does It Mean to be Safe? Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect All About Boundaries https://onethirdstories.com/    (search your local podcast streaming service) Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc Instagram: Fam4Equity Facebook: Unconventionally Brown Facebook: Families for Equity

We air our continued frustrations surrounding community engagement. https://unconventionallybrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Unconventionallybrown https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ http://familiesforequity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesforEquity/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/

Shaniese and Takisha chat about our intentions or plans for 2020. https://unconventionallybrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Unconventionallybrown https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ http://familiesforequity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesforEquity/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/

We discuss what we did for the holidays. https://unconventionallybrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Unconventionallybrown https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingbipoc/ http://familiesforequity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FamiliesforEquity/ https://www.instagram.com/fam4equity/