It's the final episode of "Just as Long as We're Together" by Judy Blume (1987)! There's a KILLER FLU (how timely) going around and everyone's got it, except our Hershey Bar. Steph has a cute chat with friend-zone Peter Klaff, a heart-to-heart with mom, a literal run-in with Jeremy Dragon, and a beautiful lake walk with old pal Rachel. Alison learns Gena is preggers and plans her escape to Paris. Al and Jody chat about friendship quadrangles, conflict aversion, hot boys in choir, and Selling Sunset. And on to some important things:

Purchase your next book from a Black-owned bookstore:
https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores/

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Please join us in donating to:
Homeless Black Trans Women Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/homeless-black-trans-women-fund?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tip

The Bail Project:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project

Black Lives Matter:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

NAACP Legal Defense Fund:
https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.222261272.109646934.1591851099-1466641442.1591851099

National Bail Out:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/national-bail-out-1?amount=$100

Unicorn Riot:
https://unicornriot.ninja/donate/

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Some recommended Black-hosted and produced podcasts:
Black Wall Street 1921
Go Off, Sis
Still Processing
Dunzo
Snap Judgement
Scam Goddess
30 Something, Black, and Gay
Everybody Wants Something
It's Been a Minute
Black History Buff
Truth Be Told
Strong Black Lead
Why Won't You Date Me?
1619
Code Switch

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Communication books mentioned in this episode:

Nonviolent Communication:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71730.Nonviolent_Communication

No Hard Feelings:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42734244-no-hard-feelings?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=P1ZTCbspyM&rank=1