I’m having a Ashy leg contest with my young thunders 😂😂😂I need y’all help ! Choose one an the one with th ashiest leg is gonna get a prize 😂😂help me out @theshaderoom@theshaderoom
Ain’t nun worst then being in Prison or jail during the holidays or any day and can’t send a lil some some home to your daughters nieces whoever🥹😞 !
Well y’all Tell them bruthas and sistas locked down that Frogang will send their loved one a black doll with a message from you♥️
We already done it for 25 ppl locked down behind them bars and the faces on their loved ones faces the parents faces .was unreal especially after they read the note that they wrote to em!🥹🥰♥️
All you have to do is fill out the form for them and ‼️please put the doc # and name of the person on the form‼️ and we will get it shipped out♥️‼️
Share if you care! #prisoner #blackmen #blackwomen #foryou #jail #alleghenycounty #scimuncy
Was out minding my thrifting business before work anddddddddddd
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When I saw this sister walk in the door it was literally like my reflection in the mirror 🥰⭐️😂 at least as far as the hair goes ⭐️⭐️😂🙌🏾
This is sister this sister yal know EXACTLY what I did !
I trapped her in 😂😂😂and told her about Frogang Foundation and how we make a BIG deal out of natural hair ! And how she is really not only making a statement but being the visual ! Sister Devine was looking GOODT you hear me! It was a grand time a photo shoot on the RED white and Blue this a.m and happy birthday to you Ms ladyyyyy♥️♥️👑
#twins
#blackwomanownedbusiness
#afros
#frogang @blackhairomg@blackbeautymag #thriftstorefinds #thrifting #thriftedfashion
Downtown seeing what youth I can run into and ended up running down on folks about their naturals hair cause yall KNOW how FroGang Foundation gets down! We promote and celebrate black ppl with natural hair! Cause we know that black hair is ART ! An deserves to be respected as such !
then brutha keep Pittsburgh Dope stopped me for a picture of my style 🙌🏾✊🏾👑 and I had to take a pic of him too! It was a wonderful day to be downtown .
I’ll be back tomorrow! Lol the froooo got soooo much love okkkkk✊🏾👑 #blackhair #positivity #encouragement #downtownpittsburgh @keeppittsburghdope keeppittsburghdope
When I shared my pain it was a testimony, its a shared experience, so when the young bruthas know I share they pain, I can tell them how I got over! How I woke up! How leaders have responsibility to give and serve those who look up to you. I started trying my best instead of half passing. All I need from the community is support when I get out ✊🏾 - Keith Hicks
#incarcerated #freedom #asecondchance #blackmen #lifer
When Code-Switching Becomes Complicity: "You're a Clown to Me"
The rules of professional engagement are shifting, but the old guard still demands a heavy price. This isn't just about accents — it’s about the soul of leadership and the safety of the next generation.
In this sit-down, Kalaj Dame and Pittsburgh activist Kelli Shakur, founder of the Fro Gang Foundation, strip away the corporate veneer to discuss the dangerous reality of the "levels" within the code-switch.
🔗WATCH FULL EPISODE: /watch?v=Fg7yZo3KYvM
While national campaigns like "Until Justice Just Is" gain traction this May, the conversation on the ground is far more raw. Kelli highlights a critical breaking point: when the desire to fit into certain spaces leads to the mistreatment of our own children. When anyone is allowed to bully Black and Hispanic youth for the sake of "professionalism," the switch has gone too far.
As Kelli puts it: “That makes you a clown.”
This dialogue hits during a rise in "reverse switching" trends and "identity fatigue." While previous generations switched for survival, today’s youth see through the mask with unfiltered clarity. They aren't easily fooled by the labels that used to silence their elders. We need less assimilation and more leaders with a spine.
Kelli’s work with the Fro Gang Foundation has always been about representation, but here she emphasizes that integrity is the ultimate beauty. Legacy building isn't just about financial gains — it’s about the cultural and emotional safety we leave behind.
This episode is a call to action for anyone who has felt the pressure to stay silent to keep a seat at the table. True leadership requires standing up for those who cannot yet defend themselves.
Join Me and My Play Cousins — From the Block to the Boardroom!
This isn’t motivational talk. This is a reality check.
"When you start letting people disrespect your own kind, you’re a clown to me." 🗣️
Support the Movement: 📸 Instagram: @KalajDamePodcast 👤 Guest: @PhenomShakur@FroGangFoundation
#BlackLeadership #BlackPittsburgh #CommunityActivism #CodeSwitching #Accountability
Stop Sending Them Broken: Why Identity is the Foundation of Excellence
While the push for school choice trends across social media, a massive content gap remains: the psychological price of "prestige." We aren’t just talking about test scores — we’re talking about the soul of the student.
🔗 WATCH FULL EPISODE: /watch?v=Fg7yZo3KYvM
Kalaj Dame sits down with Pittsburgh activist and Fro Gang Foundation founder, Kelli Shakur, to dissect a painful trend in modern parenting. Kelli tackles the "flex" culture that leads parents to prioritize a "white school" environment over the internal stability of their children. They explore the unintended consequences of chasing academic excellence in spaces that don’t mirror — or worse, don’t value — the Black identity.
Kelli’s argument is that kids must know who they are before they walk through those doors. She notes that many parents operate from a place of internalized struggle, passing a subconscious weight onto their kids. When a child enters a high-pressure, non-inclusive environment without a foundation of self-love, they don’t just get an education — they get broken.
Academics are the roof, but identity is the foundation. If that foundation is cracked because a child feels like an outsider in their own skin, the roof will eventually collapse. As we see families searching for "identity-based education" in 2026, this conversation is for parents who want their children to be both smart and whole.
Join Me and My Play Cousins — From the Block to the Boardroom!
This isn’t motivational talk. This is a reality check.
"Why aren’t we teaching our kids who they are before they get into these schools? ’Cause we don’t know. Parents don’t like who they are. They don’t like being Black." 🗣️ — Kelli Shakur
Support the Movement:
📸 Instagram: @KalajDamePodcast
👤 Guest: @PhenomShakur | @FroGangFoundation
#BlackLeadership #Pittsburgh #CommunityActivism #SchoolChoice #BlackEducation
If you know Keith Hicks from being incarcerated, and he helped mentor or guide you during that time, I’d love to hear your story. I’m looking to do interviews with people whose lives he impacted. If you’re interested, please inbox me privately.
#freedom #unity #SecondChance #faith
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Why Your Degree Doesn't Always Get You Respect in Public Education: The Truth About Being a Black Professional in Toxic School Systems
The American educational landscape is shifting, yet structural barriers for Black professionals remain rigid. In 2026, as urban centers grapple with a 12% decline in teacher retention, the story of Kelli Shakur mirrors the systemic failures haunting Pittsburgh and beyond.
While "Black teacher burnout" trends on TikTok, the visceral reality is about the human cost of staying in rooms where you are tolerated but never valued. This isn't just a policy debate — it’s a battle for legacy.
🔗 WATCH FULL EPISODE: /watch?v=Fg7yZo3KYvM
Host Kalaj Dame sits down with Kelli Shakur, Founder of the Fro Gang Foundation, to expose the reality of Pittsburgh Public Schools. Kelli reveals that her pursuit of a Master’s degree wasn't just for academic enrichment — it was a defensive maneuver against a system designed to minimize her impact.
As a project assistant, Kelli held the respect of the entire student body — across Black, white, Nepali, and Hispanic demographics. Yet, this organic connection sparked resentment among peers. Kelli describes facing an environment where colleagues with bachelor’s degrees looked down on her, despite their inability to reach the students she naturally led.
The degree became a response to the friction. Kelli didn't need the credentials to do the work; she already had the results. She earned the Master’s to eliminate the last piece of leverage her doubters held. Now, she returns with higher credentials than those who once gatekept her success.
Join Me and My Play Cousins — From the Block to the Boardroom!
This isn’t motivational talk. This is a reality check.
"I wanted to show that nothing can stop me… I got a higher degree than you on top of the respect." 🗣️
Support the Movement: 📸 Instagram: @KalajDamePodcast | 👤 Guest: @PhenomShakur | @FroGangFoundation
#BlackLeadership #Pittsburgh #EducationalEquity #SystemicChange #LegacyBuilding
