The issue has reared its ugly head again so we're talking colourism. We explain why darker skinned women have the right to be angry, but why we also hope your faves still get their checks. But this discussion was wider and deeper. We revisited our first experiences of colourism, what it felt like to be the darkest in our family homes and why it is reductive to say colourism is just a black issue. Ultimately, we don't want any more black baby girls, whatever their shade to be deprived of the solidarity we all so desperately need from each other. This week, Izin was joined by the wonderful @KorkorKanor as Faizah had to focus on university work. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we put all our mess on the table and work through it, because we think too many people act like they have it all figured out and they are bloody liars. We laugh a lot and reflect a lot and we are still bad b's. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

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68. What do we do about colourism?

This time we're discussing all things studying in a global pandemic. From the challenges we've faced with sticking to a routine and concentrating to the things we've found helpful both emotionally and practically. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

67. How do we study in a global pandemic?

Will the nuclear family become obsolete? Why is there so much stigma around single mums? Why do some people want children so much that they are willing to do it alone? These are some of the questions we are grappling with in this weeks episode. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

66. Would we raise children alone?

Can you be pro black and date outside your race and, have ever dated outside our race? And, what informs our dating choices? These are some of the questions we try to grapple with this week. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

65. Is who you date political?

As many if not all of you guys are aware we are currently living in a global pandemic lol. Currently like many other places, the UK is pretty much on lockdown. We are talking the pros and cons of quarantine life, how we are structuring our day as well as the first things we're going to do when this is over, whenever that will be lol. We hope everyone is safe and as well as can be expected in these trying times and that everyone is practising social distancing. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

64. What the heck is happening?

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So lads by the end of the decade we'll be in our thirties, low key scary init. From career to family to love and relationships and possibly marriage too, we had a chat about what we want from this decade. We also visualised an ideal day in our lives. As always lots of laughter and bants. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

61. What do we want from this decade?

From choosing the right outfit to waiting for an Uber(after it has cancelled on you several times)after the motive is finished, we discuss our best and worse nights out. We also had a chat about our pet peeves and if we are getting too old for nights out on the town. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

60. Do we still enjoy nights out?

Who is entitled to citizenship? And, what role does privilege play if any? This weeks' topic was partly inspired by Izin's poem on the nuances of citizenship. We grapple with the question of whether citizenship ought to be taken away and, how the sacrifices our parents have made as first and second generation immigrants impact us. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

59. Is our citizenship secure?

Do the dead automatically get given the all clear? Does speaking about their wrongdoings really tarnish their legacy? Who gets the benefit of the doubt, who doesn't and how is this affected by privilege? These are all the questions we grapple with in this episode of Working Through Some Things. We were joined by the lovely Danielle aka @baithoeven (Twitter and Instagram handle) as a replacement this week. She's a brilliant writer with bylines at the Guardian, Grazia and Gal-dem to name just a few. Faizah has tonsillitis and is recovering, but she'll be back soon and I'm sure she sends her love. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we work through the tough questions, both personal and political. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

58. Is it ok to talk ill of the dead?

Oppression comes in many different forms and impacts people in various ways. This week was kind of a thought experiment. We talked about what a day in our life would be like without oppression and discussed if it is possible for groups to co-exist without individuals dominating one another. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we put all our mess on the table and work through it, because we think too many people act like they have it all figured out and they are bloody liars. We laugh a lot and reflect a lot and we are still bad b's. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

57. What does a world without oppression look like?

Does sharing online make us feel more connected or more isolated? How much is too much to share? And when is it ok to use that block button even though you love your friend to bits? Faizah reflects on whether she thinks she has shared too much on the podcast and Izin talk about whether its time to take some medication for her verbal diarrhoea. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

56. Are we sharing too much online?

This time we're discussing what it means to be a good ally. We talked about the difference of speaking over people and being an ally as well as recalling moments where someone has been a good ally to us and, times where we haven't been a good ally to others. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we put all our mess on the table and work through it, because we think too many people act like they have it all figured out and they are bloody liars. We laugh a lot and reflect a lot and we are still bad b's. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

55. What does it mean to be a good ally?

We live in a society that promotes a consumerist culture. Everyday we buy and spend ps without necessarily thinking about its implications. This week we started off with some quick fire questions, talking the last things we have brought to the last thing we've repaired. We then had a chat about the ways we are trying to break up with consumerism and, how/why we use consumerism to validate ourselves. Join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we put all our mess on the table and work through it, because we think too many people act like they have it all figured out and they are bloody liars. We laugh a lot and reflect a lot and we are still bad b's. New episodes every Sunday at 8pm GMT. If you would like to get in contact: @Izin_A on Twitter and Instagram @faizahmalaikah on Instagram If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

54. How do we break up with consumerism?

Welcome to Working Through Some Things with Izin and Faizah. In this podcast, we put all our mess on the table and work through it, because we think too many people act like they have it all figured out and they are bloody liars. We laugh a lot and reflect a lot and we are still bad b's. You can join the conversation using the hashtag #WTST on social media If you'd like to speak to someone about an issue you're facing, try calling one of the numbers below: UK: 116 123 US:(877) 870-HOPE France: 0 800 858 858 Nigeria: +2348062106493 or +2348092106493

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