Black At It

As history has it, Black people have a long list of reasons not to trust anything and anyone wholeheartedly.  We have been swindled, bamboozled, and lied to for years. Our new season kicks off with our favorite guest, Hollee Chanel, as we talk about what it means to trust as a Black person. Trust us you won't want to miss this one.

Juneteenth (aka June 19, 1865) will always be marked in history as the TRUE day enslaved Black people in the U.S. were freed. So now that we know more people are "woke" to Juneteenth, let's broaden their minds as to what slavery meant to America. Simply put, it was a business that killed many of our people for the fortune of others. Listen in as we talk about Juneteenth, Netflix's "High on the Hog," and more in celebration of this new national holiday.

Black men have carried the stigma of dehumanization for centuries; bearing the labels of savages, criminals and layabouts.  In this episode, we dig deep into  "The Fear of the Black Man" and try to get to the root of the issue.  My guest cohost Claud Del and I interview retired Federal Agent Anthony Scott.  We discuss why America fears us so much and  share our stories and encounters with that fear.

From classical to country to hip hop, music has played a big part in our lives. For Black folks music has always been a way to reveal a message.  We go to music in happiness and even to get us through the pains of life. Take a listen as we dive into the world of music because we know that All Music is Black Music.

We still have our Black Card...but barely! What is the "Black Card" that Black folks are supposedly born with and who, what, where, when, and how can it be snatched? Enjoy this episode as we expose ourselves further. And remember...keep it close to your chest. It might get pulled after this.

From the minstrelsy of Birth of a Nation to the kingdom of Wakanda in Black Panther, Black representation in the entertainment industry has come a long way. We interview Actor/Director Bernadette Speakes, famous for her roles in the film Love Jones,  TV's All-American, Heroes, Seal Team, and more. We speak to this powerhouse talent about Hollywood's past and the achievements we have made in the industry.

Code-switching is ubiquitous in Black Culture. But why? We use it to make "others" feel more comfortable or to make interactions easier for us. The question is:  when do we get to feel comfortable? We don't code-switch because we want to, we code-switch because we have to.

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question. Exploring the distrust that Black folks have for the medical industry and its deeply-rooted racist history.  After being battered and bruised for so long, it's no wonder why Black folks give the side-eye to the medical industry. But in these times of COVID, when the world is at a standstill, how do we move forward and place our trust in a "cure" intended to save lives and get the world back on track.  So how 'bout it, you gon' get that vaccine??

Is saying "Black Love" different than just saying "love" itself? What truly is Black Love, why is calling it out so important to many people in the Black community, and how has history and media tried to destroy it?  Listen to host Louis Jacques and his lovely wife, Denise, as they take a trip down memory lane to define what Black Love means to them. 

We did That! -- exploring Black Excellence and what we were and weren't taught about Black history in school.  Listen in as we learn about these overlooked gems -- the Black inventors who helped shape our society. After all, Black History is American History.