This Thursday Nancy A. Ruffin and bkwrita keep the convo all the way trill when they discuss Alicia Key's "dare to go bare" in this week's hot topic: About Face: Why the #nomakeup Movement Ain't for Everybody.

And in other hashtag news:

*Kanye West latest Yeezy Season 4 NYFW shenanigans and why he may have trolled us all

*Teyana Taylor's bawdy goals (yes we're still talking)

*Toxic masculinity and male fragility. When no is not enough.

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The EmpowHERment Hour

About Face: Why the #nomakeup Movement Ain't For Everybody

This Thursday September 15th 9:30 pm EST, join Nancy A. Ruffin and bkwrita for an informative and open conversation centered around the plight of Puerto Rico, colonialism and what it means for Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico and in the diaspora. Joining us as our special guest will be Dorothy Bell Ferrer a student at the University of Rio Pedras and staunch advocate for Puerto Rico's independence. This is a conversation you do not want to miss.

The Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: A Conversation

Maria Rodriguez-Morales aka bkwrita aka all switch blade tongue is a cultural enthusiast, serial reader, and the pen behind the bkwrita blog. She joins award winning writer, influencer, and content creator, with a mix of Biggie and Deepak, Nancy Ruffin in the weekly podcast The EmpowHERment Hour. Together the two brown girl, best friends from Brooklyn, spin a fresh twist on pop culture, current events, and social issues viewed through a feminist lens. It's where pop culture and feminism intersect. You can vibe with them every Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 PM EST on Blog Talk Radio and subscribe to their podcast via iTunes by searching The EmpowHERment Hour. Connect, subscribe, and join the #empowerHER movement.