S2E6: The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease (Oil)

You've heard the phrase: 'The squeaky wheel gets the grease.' But let's talk truth — when it comes to social justice, systemic inequality, and the lived experiences of marginalized communities, this saying doesn't always hold up.

Sometimes the people who cry out the loudest for help, justice, or reform are silenced, discredited, called 'angry,' 'too loud,' or 'ungrateful' — or completely ignored.

We explore what happens when the 'squeaky wheels' are Black and brown voices in white-dominant systems, people living in poverty trying to access basic resources, survivors speaking out against institutional harm, and advocates demanding equity inside respected institutions.

We dive into how power structures respond selectively, how some voices are protected while others are punished, and why it's time to challenge the myth that noise equals attention.

Because in real life — especially in matters of justice — being loud doesn't guarantee being heard, and being right doesn't guarantee protection. If you've ever spoken up and been shut down, or felt invisible in your fight for truth, this conversation is for you.

Keep making noise. Because even if the system won't grease the wheel — we keep rolling.