Have you ever considered the alarming rate at which adultification and hypersexualization affects black children, particularly girls? This week, we grapple with this devastating societal issue, guided by the searing personal insights from our guest, KC Carnage. Join us as we unravel the complex implications of adultification, which robs black kids of their innocence and burdens them with expectations far beyond their years.

Immerse yourself in the chilling case of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, and let it serve as a poignant reminder of how adultification bias has been claiming innocent lives, especially within the black community. We then detour into the media landscape, dissecting its role in perpetuating harmful stereotypes. We confront systemic oppression head-on, bringing into focus racial bias in healthcare and the propagation of damaging tropes like the "angry black woman."

As our conversation evolves, we cast a spotlight on mental health and its impact on communities of color. We recount a harrowing journey to Crimea, combining cultural exploration with the stark realities of systemic oppression. We conclude with a reflection on our encounters in Russia and the importance of thorough research before traveling. Engage with us in this vital dialogue, and consider the role you can play in countering adultification bias. Tune in, and let's learn and grow together!

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SLAP the Power is written and produced by Rick Barrio Dill (@rickbarriodill) and Maiya Sykes (@maiyasykes). Associate Producer Bri Coorey (@bri_beats), with assistance from Larissa Donahue. Audio and Video engineering and studio facilities provided by SLAP Studios LA (@SLAPStudiosLA) with distribution through our collective home for social progress in art and media, SLAP the Network (@SLAPtheNetwork).

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