Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In this episode, Michaele and LB introduce you to the show, reveal some things about themselves as well as Grandma Ernestine, and discuss their motivation for creating Message From Ernestine.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: @msgfrmernestine
Instagram: @msgfrmernestine
Facebook:@msgfrmernestine

HASHTAGS
#msgfrmernestine
#podin
#podsincolor

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
EbonAegis (custom Funko Pops by Morgan Brown): https://www.etsy.com/shop/EbonAegis

#0 - Meet Two of Ernestine's Grandkids

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In this episode, Michaele and LB discuss the state of the black community (past to present), responses to R. Kelly (25:11 to 32:55), the implications of Jussie Smollett’s case, and more.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
Chani The Hippie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehippie/
Black History: A History of Permanent White Oppression, from 1619 to 2016: https://medium.com/the-new-standard/black-history-a-history-of-permanent-white-oppression-from-1619-to-2016-8bcfa38dfce
Motor City Blight Busters: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitBlightBusters/?eid=ARA9fj6xg9G9eKayTxEMpJC_v5V4DeoBaFXrNsezXW3mYhu2yAP--auJf5H2gXWK-pRiUYDCLRTGjFes&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=100009809883049&fref=tag
Alternative For Girls: http://www.alternativesforgirls.org/

#1 - Us and the System

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In this episode, Michaele and LB discuss Nipsey Hussle, The Best of Enemies, what black women mean to them, and more.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL

msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE

LB’s Interview for Steven Interviews Cool People: https://soundcloud.com/user-615386653/episode-14-personal-projects-marvel-movies-and-much-more-with-heartsleeved-lb

LB’s Therapist Patrece Lucas: https://www.facebook.com/patrecemlucascounselor

Films Based on a True Story Graphic: https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/based-on-a-true-true-story/

Nielsen Report Shows Black Women Are Major Trendsetters: https://blavity.com/nielsen-report-black-women-major-trendsetters-influence-mainstream-culture

ARRAY: http://www.arraynow.com/

#2 - Black Women Are...EVERYTHING

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In our first bonus episode ever, Chani The Hippie supplements “Episode 2 - Black Women Are...EVERYTHING” with her phenomenal poem titled Black Woman. 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
Chani The Hippie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehippie
Chani The Hippie Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChaniThaHippie

Bonus: Black Woman - Chani The Hippie

In this episode, Michaele and LB discuss Wendy Williams, some topics surrounding Nipsey Hussle, the aftermath of cheating, and more.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
Nipsey Hussle Funeral: https://youtu.be/qcJ8t7tsCS8?t=4500https://youtu.be/qcJ8t7tsCS8?t=4500
Nipsey Hussle's Mother Was Sending Black Folks An Inexplicably Spiritual Message During Her Son's Memorial: https://blavity.com/nipsey-hussles-mother-was-sending-black-folks-an-inexplicably-spiritual-message-during-her-sons-memorial

Episode #3 - Don't Cut His D**k Off

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In this episode, Michaele and LB discuss Nigel Shelby, Avengers: Endgame, the importance of keeping it real with your children, and more.

TRIGGER WARNING	: death, homophobia, suicide, mass shooting, and religious violence (15:48 - 20:42)

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
Detroit City Football Club: https://www.detcityfc.com/
Northern Guard: https://noonelikes.us/
Nigel Shelby: https://www.theroot.com/dear-nigel-shelby-and-the-rest-of-the-lgbtq-community-1834244210
California Synagogue Shooting: https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/30/us/california-synagogue-shooting-investigation/index.html
Will Smith and Bel-Air: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnr0QwHVJpg
Motherly Article: https://www.mother.ly/parenting/be-honest-with-your-child-about-the-tough-stuff

#4 - They'll Just Learn It Somewhere Else

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In this brief message episode, Michaele and LB discuss the power of words and intentionality including the importance of triggers and affirmations.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
Buddha Quote: https://images.app.goo.gl/iwTpGKhVxUFtKo9x7
Words Are Magic: https://images.app.goo.gl/X7QdRp32Danuj4F17

#5 - Be Impeccable with Your Word

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who tell personal stories, speak openly and honestly about human interest topics, provide advice, and discuss news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y. 

In this episode, Michaele and LB celebrate Mother’s Day by discussing motherhood and uplifting mothers that they know, love, and admire.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msgfrmernestine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msgfrmernestine
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/msgfrmernestine

EMAIL
msgfrmernestine@gmail.com

NOTES & RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S MESSAGE
Motherhood graphic: https://imgur.com/a/UkrKk9R

#6 - Hey Mama

Michaele and LB are a black mother and son duo from Detroit who gather weekly to honor the memory of their grandmother Ernestine. They keep it all the way real while telling personal stories, speaking openly and honestly about human interest topics, providing advice, and discussing news and current events—all from the perspectives of generations X and Y.