Above Water

Mack, Tep, and Rock share post election thoughts and discuss how the Democratic Party can re-pay their Black base for once again winning them an election. Subscribe, give 5 stars, and review. Twitter @h_harris30, @brotherimhotep, @Rock_Harper

In this episode Mack, Tep, and Rock discuss the general idea of collaboration vs competition, and how it relates to current day America. The guys also provide advice on how to be a good “ally”. Please subscribe, give 5 stars, and review. Twitter: @h_harris30, @brotherimhotep @Rock_Harper

Over the next few weeks Above Water will be taking a deeper dive into how the COVID 19 pandemic has effected various aspects of society, particularly those that African-Americans rely on heavily. This first segment features Shivonne Odom, LCPC, LPC. She is one of the nation’s leading Maternal Mental Health experts. Shivonne joins the show to discuss the current state of the mental health world, and how its been effected by COVID—19. We also get into a discussion about the mental health stigma in the African American community, and how we should not be ashamed to put our mental health first. Shivonne also provides a roadmap for when to engage with a mental expert (mental health warning signs), and how to engage with a mental health expert during this time of social distancing. Lastly, for those essential workers consistently putting their health on the line stressing out, as well as those that are at home cooped up feeling stressed out and dealing with anxiety (applies to most of us) everyday, Shivonne provides some tips on what people can do to reduce their stress levels at home. Rate 5 stars, Review, and Subscribe. Twitter: @h_harris30, @AkomaCounseling

In this episode Mack, Tep, and Rock discuss the approved “Relief” package set to rollout to Americans in April. They also touch on the idea of $$$ over people as the Country’s leader ponders on sending Americans back to work sooner than later. Lastly we discuss the story of Andrew Gillum, and what he must do to bounce back from his recent transgressions. Give 5 stars, leave reviews, and share. Twitter: @h_harris30, @brotherimhotep, @Rock_Harper

Mack, Tep, and Rock discuss how everyone is dealing with social distancing and the self quarantining lifestyle. The guys also talk about Bernie’s current campaign and if its time for him to throw in the towel. Lastly, they ponder what type of leadership Americans are looking for moving forward, as they look down the road to election time. Give 5 stars, leave reviews, land share. Twitter: @h_harris30, @brotherimhotep, @Rock_Harper

Mack, Tep, and Rock discuss the impact the Coronavirus has had since hitting America, The guys also breakdown thoughts on Super Tuesday and how they view things moving forward, as the race for the Democratic nomination is now down to two. Give 5 stars, leave reviews, and share. Twitter: @h_harris30. @brotherimhotep. @Rock_Harper

On this episode Mack and Tep welcome Chef Rock to the podcast and discuss Jay-Z partnering with the NFL. They delve into how this move is being looked at by those that have been critical of the NFL in regards to their handling of social justice issues, as well as discuss how social media pushes narratives and opinions about things before those things even get started. Are we doing ourselves a service or disservice by putting out narratives before any real action has been observed? Let’s discuss! Twitter: @h_harris30, @brotherimhotep, @Rock_Harper

Mack and Tep discuss the impact Nip had on the community, as well as provide personal tributes. Also discuss how the community needs to respond to yet another black man taken by the hands of his own (allegedly), and what needs to be done to stem the tide of senseless violence in our community. Twitter: @h_harris30 @brotherimhotep