Black Tax: Between Culture, Care, and Dependancy

Guests: Prisscah V, Mutsah M, Kola, Dr. Musoma

In this powerful episode, we unpack the concept of Black Tax — the financial expectations placed on immigrants by families back home. Rooted in love, culture, and care, this sense of duty is deeply embedded in African values. Giving back often brings pride and meaning. But what happens when cultural expectations clash with the realities of living in America?

We explore:

• Should we help immediately or first understand America?

• What happened to paying it forward?

• When does helping turn into dependency?

• Is lifestyle creep reducing our ability to give?

• Why are needs sometimes exaggerated?

• Can support be mutual — check-ins, indigenous food, or simply a “hello”?

This honest conversation brings warmth, laughter, tension, and a collective agreement: we love to give, but not at the cost of our well-being.

Quote of the Episode:
"Don’t take away from your children what made you a man." — Unknown

Book Mentioned: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud

🔥 Real talk for real people. Part 2 is a must.