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👏🏾 ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10 — Black Mom Sayings That Live Rent-Free In Our Heads Whew… every Black mom has a PhD in one-liners that raised a generation.

💅🏾 This week on the ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10, we’re counting down the most iconic, soul-shaking, and downright funny things Black moms say — from “Keep crying and I’ll give you something to cry about” 😭 to “Do I look like one of your little friends?”

These sayings were both life lessons and survival tactics — equal parts love, logic, and a sprinkle of fear. 😂

🎧 Tune in for a hilarious trip down memory lane as we decode the phrases that shaped us… and still haunt us every time we call our own kids’ names!

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😅 ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10 — Words That Be Kickin’ Y’all A$$ Listen…

We all got that one word that humble us every time we try to say it. 

🤦🏾‍♂️ From “anemone” to “rural,” or even “specific” (not pacific, fam 😭) — the English language stays disrespectful.

On this week’s ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10, we’re breaking down the words that trip people up, twist tongues, and make you question your whole education. Whether it’s a spelling struggle or a pronunciation battle, we’re laughing with you — not at you. (Okay… maybe a little bit at you. 😂)

🎧 Tap in and see if your personal struggle word made the list — no judgment… just jokes!

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Let’s be honest… our parents had us believing some wild stuff growing up.

😂 “Don’t turn that light on in the car, it’s illegal!” 🚗💡

“If you swallow that gum, it’ll stay in your stomach for 7 years!” 😳

Or the classic: “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” (Well, technically, it kinda does… paper, anyone?) 🌳

💵 On this week’s ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10, we’re exposing the biggest lies our parents told us — the myths, the scare tactics, and the “because I said so” moments that shaped our childhoods. From old-school superstitions to straight-up parenting propaganda, we’re laughing through the nostalgia and the nonsense.

🎧 Tune in and count down with us — because it turns out, they made a lot of that up! 😅

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Everybody’s got a grind these days — because one check just ain’t checkin’ enough! 💸 From selling plates on the weekend, to flipping sneakers, to becoming a “brand ambassador” (aka your cousin with a ring light) — side hustles are how we’re all staying afloat, staying creative, and sometimes… just staying sane. 😅

On this episode of the ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10, we’re counting down the wildest, smartest, and most unexpected side hustles out there. Some make you money, some make you laugh — and some might just make you rethink your 9-to-5.

Whether you’re DoorDashing after dark or running a secret Etsy empire, this one’s for the hustlers, dreamers, and anyone trying to turn passion into profit.

🎧 Tap in and get inspired — because in 2025, the grind comes in Top 10 form!

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You ever stop and think… why do we do half the stuff we do?

🤔 From talking to ourselves in public, to checking the fridge 12 times hoping new food magically appears, to saying “I’m five minutes away” when you just got out the shower — we’ve all got our quirks that make absolutely no sense. On this episode of the ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10, we’re breaking down the funniest, wildest, and most relatable things we all do — and have no good explanation for.

😂 It’s real talk, real laughs, and a real reminder that we’re all just out here… making it up as we go!

🎧 Tap in, laugh with us, and maybe even question your own habits.
Because if it doesn’t make sense — it probably belongs on this list.

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It’s that time of year, y’all — the kitchens are heating up, the family’s pulling up, and somebody’s auntie is guarding her secret mac and cheese recipe like it’s classified!

🍗🎄 This week on the ShizzyGetBizzy Top 10, we’re serving up the ultimate holiday must-haves — from the best dishes to hit your plate, to the food fails that need to stay in 2024. Whether you’re team sweet potato pie or team pumpkin, collard greens or green bean casserole, this countdown will have you laughing, debating, and maybe even drooling a little.

😋 🔥 It’s food, family, and pure holiday vibes — all wrapped up with that signature Shizzy flavor.
🎧 Don’t miss it. Trust us — your plate (and your playlist) will thank you.

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Headlines:
  • 🧑🏾‍⚕️ DEI Program Under Fire in Ohio: Franklin County’s DEI office is being targeted for investing over $600,000 into the Made for Medicine program — an initiative designed to increase Black representation in the medical field. Critics call it “racially exclusive,” while supporters say it’s long overdue investment in equity and opportunity. [Source: AfroTech]
  • ✈️ Flight Cancellations Continue Amid Shutdown Fallout: The FAA says widespread flight cancellations will likely continue even after the government shutdown ends. With many air traffic controllers still unpaid, staff shortages have grounded thousands of flights across the country. [Source: TheGrio]
  • 💔 Woman Sues Ex for ‘Wasting Her Fertile Years’: The internet is buzzing after a 34-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, claiming he “wasted her fertile years” during their eight-year relationship. She’s demanding compensation for future IVF treatments. [Source: The Root]
🎬 Main Story: Has Hollywood Run Out of Ideas? Between remakes, reboots, and recycled scripts — creativity in Hollywood seems to be on life support. The latest? Netflix is bringing back A Different World, the iconic HBCU sitcom that helped define a generation. [Source: USA Today] So… should we celebrate the nostalgia, or demand new, original Black stories that reflect today’s world?

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Headlines:
  • ✈️ FAA Grounds MD-11 Planes: Following a deadly Kentucky crash, the FAA has grounded all MD-11 aircraft, citing concerns that “the condition could result in loss of continued safe flight and landing.” Officials warn the issue could affect other models of the same design. [Source: TheGrio]
  • 💰 Texas Deputies Keep $40K Seized from Black Business Owner: Ameal Woods is still fighting to reclaim over $40,000 taken from him in 2019. Deputies used civil forfeiture laws to justify the seizure, accusing Woods without probable cause — a practice that’s enriched law enforcement agencies while devastating ordinary citizens. [Source: Atlanta Black Star]
  • 🎬 Gremlins 3 in the Works: After three decades, Warner Bros. is reviving the Gremlins franchise, with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus returning to produce. The cult classic reboot is already generating major buzz in Hollywood. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
💬 Topic Tuesday: 🎧 “Is Independent Media Needed Now More Than Ever in America?” As traditional outlets tighten their coverage and political pressure mounts, independent voices — especially those rooted in the Black experience — are becoming the backbone of truth-telling in America. From podcasts to grassroots journalists, the question is: can independent media save democracy when mainstream media won’t tell the full story?

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  • Trump Administration vs. SNAP Benefits: The administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP payouts, calling recent disbursements “unauthorized.” State officials are warning of a catastrophic impact on families already struggling to put food on the table. [Source: TheGrio]
  • Steve Bannon Speaks Out: The former Trump advisor admits that more Democratic election wins could send him back to prison. Bannon’s remarks come amid growing MAGA panic after Democrats’ strong performance in the midterms. [Source: The Root]
  • ‘Michael’ Biopic Breaks Records: The Michael Jackson biopic trailer has officially become the most-viewed trailer for a biopic ever, topping 116 million views worldwide since its release. [Source: TheGrio]
Main Story:
  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson & the SNAP Ruling: The Supreme Court’s latest ruling could reshape how food assistance programs are implemented nationwide — and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s opinion is front and center in the conversation about fairness, access, and equity in government benefits.
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