VIBE Check
History has a way of repeating itself—especially when it comes to violence against women and marginalized communities. VIBE Check (Violence Intervention and Building Empowerment) unpacks the deep-rooted intersections of gender-based violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, and systemic oppression. This podcast is more than just a history lesson—it’s a call to action. By exposing the past, we empower the present and fight for a future where justice isn’t just an idea, but a reality. Tune in as we challenge the narratives, reclaim our stories, and build a world rooted in empowerment and intervention.
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This week on VIBE Check, we’re digging deep into the layered trauma Black men face in America. In honor of Juneteenth and PTSD awareness, and Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re asking: What does freedom really look like if your mind isn’t free?
We’ll explore: How the legacy of slavery, incarceration, and state violence contributes to PTSD in Black men. Why Black men are less likely to be diagnosed or treated for trauma—...
From outdated sex ed to abortion bans and systemic racism, our hosts unpack how policies, stigma, and shame combine to create a war on teen autonomy—especially for BIPOC, queer, and low-income youth.
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Teen Sexual Health & Behavior
- Guttmacher Institute – Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the United State: https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/factsheet/adolescent-sexual-and-reprodu...
In this episode, we explore how rest can be a radical act of resistance against grind culture, capitalism, and inequitable workplaces. We unpack the difference between commercialized self-care and true, collective healing, and why rest is deeply political. Join us as we reframe rest not as a luxury, but as a necessary tool for liberation and community care.
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In this powerful episode, we confront the ongoing epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) — a crisis that spans generations and continues to be underreported, underinvestigated, and misunderstood. Our hosts take a deep dive into what many are calling a "data genocide," unpacking how colonial systems have erased Indigenous lives not only through violence, but ...
In this episode our hosts explore and address issues surrounding violence, particularly domestic and sexual violence, and explore systemic failures in providing support and safety, especially for marginalized communities. They will detail the healthcare gap, law enforcement failures, and broken community supports that disproportionately affect minority survivors, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed and culturally...
In this compelling episode, we explore the vital concept of consent and why it’s a fundamental human right that must be respected across all ages. From childhood to adulthood, consent plays a critical role in shaping healthy relationships, bodily autonomy, and mutual respect. Join us as we delve into real-life stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for teaching and honoring consent at every stage of life. ...
For centuries, the medical field has defined what we "know" about women's bodies—but how much of that knowledge is actually based on science, and how much is just bad history? In this episode we dive into the ways the medical profession has controlled and sometimes outright misrepresented women's health. From ancient myths about hysteria to modern-day gaps in research, we explore how misinformation...
Summary: This episode looks at the intersection of eugenics, racial discrimination, and gender-based violence, focusing on how the eugenics movement influenced reproductive control over women of color.
Sources Cited:
- AP News. (2020). Lawmakers Seek Inquiry into Claims of Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Center. Retrieved from AP News
- Black, E. (2003). War Against the Weak: Eugenics and America's Campaign to Cre...
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