Concluding our women’s history month series we’re joined by Akia S Callum who’s the NAACP Youth President here in Connecticut. Akia is confident that the same system that wasn’t designed for us can benefit us with a lot of change, she shares the impact and the role that the NAACP has in our community. We discuss oppression, civil rights, and gender wars. This has been a great women’s history for us, we want to thank everyone for participating in this series.This episode was recorded on March 26th, 2021 at Dream Suite Collective in Connecticut. WhatsAGoodGuy’s Women’s History Brand Highlight: Hey Honey Lips HeyHoneyLips.Com Lashawn’s Shirt: AB Media Group: https://www.abmedia.group/motm-collection/motm-assata-shakur-ls-t-shirt-z72zx-ymw46 To stay updated with us follow us on social media Website: WhatsAGoodGuy.Com Twitter: @whatsagoodguy Instagram: @whatsagoodguy Facebook Page: What's A Good Guy? Follow Us Individually Akia S Callum Instagram: @_Kiacarter Don P Twitter & Instagram: @donpeezly LA Twitter & Instagram: @stayfocusla

In episode 212 of WhatsAGoodGuy, we discuss why so many black women are getting mistreated during their pregnancy. Our guest today is no other than Takiya Sakina Ballard a retired certified nurse-midwife who dedicated her life to helping mothers deliver their babies after becoming a young mother while still in college. Sakina breaks down the myths of midwifery, the role they play, the challenges they face, and the lack of respect black women are receiving in hospitals. This episode was recorded on March 4th, 2021 at FourNineteen Co-Studio in Pennsylvania. WhatsAGoodGuy’s Women’s History Brand Highlight: DeAndra Craigman Studios: https://www.deandracraigman.com/shop Lashawn’s Shirt: The Vibeington by Michelle Desa: https://www.thevibeington.com/merch/burg-crewington Takiya Sakina Ballard Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesavvy-blackbirther To stay updated with us follow us on social media Website: WhatsAGoodGuy.Com Twitter: @whatsagoodguy Instagram: @whatsagoodguy Facebook Page: What's A Good Guy? Follow Us Individually Sakina Instagram: @Sakina_Health Don P Twitter & Instagram: @donpeezly LA Twitter & Instagram: @stayfocusla