Broke-ish is back, and she's officially a bratty teenager! Amber and Erika are back, and this season we're exploring all the "ish" that conspires to break Black people through the Broke-ish Book Club! We'll discuss a new book over two episodes, unpacking what we learned and how it connects to the brokenness we're fighting against. So tune in to this episode as we cut up and discuss our summer shenanigans. Then prepare your nook and grab your book!! See you on payday!

In this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika bid a fond farewell to Season 12! Of course, there's plenty of shenanigans and cutting up, but most importantly, we look back at the "legacy" of Season 12. This season's focus on Black legacy includes the Black family, the church, electoral politics, activism, and representation - just to name a few. We highlight our favorite parts and key takeaways from each episode as well as our hopes for the legacy of this season. And finally, we preview what you can expect from Season 12. Press play and listen in!

In this episode of Broke-ish, Amber and Erika sit down with activist and political educator, Renee Johnston, to unpack one of the most difficult tensions in Black political life: whether representation alone can ever deliver liberation. Using themes from Carter G. Woodson's "The Mis-Education of the Negro" and contemporary political debates, the conversation explores how Black politics has shifted from collective uplift and political education toward symbolic representation, celebrity influence, and "Black excellence" narratives. Renee reminds us that liberation requires political alignment and accountability, not racial symbolism alone. We conclude that "rooting for everybody Black" when some Black political figures uphold policies or ideologies that work against collective freedom is not a legacy worth preserving. Listen in and tell us what you think!