In this week’s episode we talk about the introduction of black and brown stripes to the Pride flag, as seen in Philly, as well as Amanda Seales’ exchange with Caitlyn Jenner. In our second segment we discuss the findings and recommendations of the report on the status of Black American women. We end with the things we’re excited about. Tune in!
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In this week’s podcast we talk about how problematic it is to replicate violence against Black women for pop culture consumption, and we discuss the use of the n* word by Bill Maher, his non-apology and the Black men who came to his defense. In our second segment we explore the difficulties of creating, implementing and upholding accountability processes in activist circles, especially within a queer activist community. And we end with the things we’re excited about. Listen in!
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In this week’s episode we talk Tank performing at DC Black Pride and what it means that Underground has been cancelled by WGN America. In our second segment we discuss the perceived threat of marginalized groups creating their own spaces as illustrated with the first Black feminist festival in France, the Nyansapo Festival of Paris. And we end with the things that we’re excited about. Listen in!
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In this week’s episode we talk the fake news that made waves about the alleged continued homophobic behavior of Migos toward drag queens meant to perform with Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live, the movie in the making starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o directed by Ava DuVernay as well as Chance the Rapper and Jamila Woods bringing more joy to Chicago Public High School students. In the second segment we talk the Master of None episode, Thanksgiving, written by and starring Lena Waithe, who in it tells her coming out story. And we end with the things that we’re excited about. Tune in!
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In this week’s podcast we ask what all the fuss is about with the Kickstarter campaign for RompHim, a romper for men, and we discuss the beauty and pain of Solange’s letter to her teen self. In the second segment we discuss the significance of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and how it is different from Pride month. And as always we end with the things that we’re excited about and looking forward to. Tune in!
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In this week’s podcast we discuss the MTV Movie & TV Awards, including Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome who won for best kiss (Moonlight), and Hidden Figures which won for Best Fight Against the System. We also go in on the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, speaking at Bethune-Cookman-University commencement. In our second segment we discuss challenges and best practices for black queer folk concerning mental health. And we end with the things we’re excited about. Tune in!
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In this week’s episode we discuss the newest gaffe by Shea Moisture as well as the opportunities and pitfalls of Black creators making films about the struggles of Black lives within the US criminal justice system. In the second segment we challenge the objectivity of science, as seen in the case of Henrietta Lacks, as well as the lack of diversity at the Marches for Science. We end, as always, with the things we’re excited about and looking forward to. Tune in!
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In this week’s podcast we discuss the continued tradition of the media lists, using examples of Essence’s Stay Woke 100 as well as Time’s 100 Most Influential People. In our second segment Chantel C discusses with author Olumide Popoola her new book, “When We Speak of Nothing”, available now for pre-order with a release date of July 3rd. And we end with the things that we’re excited about. Tune in!
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In this week’s episode we talk about the complaint filed by white former employees of Power 105’s the Breakfast Club, Tomi Lahren’s suspension, and Makonnen’s first interview since coming out as gay. In the second segment we discuss the gravity of racist depictions in art. And we end with the things that we are looking forward. Tune in!
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In this week’s episode we discuss the BBC interview that went terribly wrong and the stereotypes it revealed as well as Samuel L. Jackson’s comments on Black British actors in Hollywood. In our second segment we discuss the problematic structures we witnessed unfold in the queer community around Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s comments on women – trans and cis – in a Channel 4 interview. And we end with the things that we’re looking forward to. Tune in!
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