Assimilation Not Required
PODCAST FOR THE ONES WHO DON’T DILUTE TO BE DIGESTIBLE
WELCOME TO THE
You ever show up to a room and feel like you left half of yourself at the door? Yeah—this ain’t that.
Assimilation Not Required is the video podcast where Black women—and anyone tired of shrinking—take the mask off. Hosted by Tahiirah Habibi, this is where code-switching dies, cultural honesty lives, and the conversations get real (and sometimes a lil ratchet).
We talk work, dating, parenting, softness, rage, identity, edges, healing, and what happens when we stop performing and start showing up in full.
No explaining. No editing. Just all of you — loud, loved, layered.
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New drops every Friday. Follow, watch, sip, repeat.
ABOUT THE HOST
Tahiirah Habibi built a life around uncorking truth. Founder, culture-shifter, and loud mouth (when it matters), she’s been listed in Forbes and Wine Enthusiast for changing what “Black in wine” looks like. Assimilation Not Required is her invitation for you to join her in unmasking — and to bring your whole self, every time.
Why this show had to happen
Because there’s no safe space when you’re edited for approval.
Because we’ve mastered showing up — but what about showing up whole?
It’s time to talk soft life, rage, joy, locs, baby hairs, boundaries, and Black-ass identity.
No code-switching required.
Segments you’ll love
Mask Off: Where we say the quiet parts out loud.
If You Know, You Know: The cultural nods that need no explanation.
Sip or Skip: Hot takes — no fence-sitting.
A Word: We close with an affirmation to hold you down all week.
🎧 Episode Section: “No Filter. No Code-Switch.”
Ep 1: Let Me Be Loud
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Ep 2: I Don’t Translate for Anyone
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Ep 3: Rest Is My Resistance
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Email: ea@thehuesociety.com