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Johnathan & April dissect white folks' apparent need to touch black women's hair, then dive into social media and influencer culture with lifestyle blogger, vlogger, and content creator, Amber Burns. Johnathan & April end this episode with a reading list!

Today, the New York City Police Commissioner announced via emotional press conference his decision to fire Eric Garner's murderer. Johnathan & April discuss their emotional reactions...spiritedly.

Johnathan & April discuss the often-subtle language of white supremacy within the context of gentrification, then discuss the death penalty, its origins, and the numerous inequalities central to its implementation with Hannah Riley of the Southern Center for Human Rights.

Johnathan & April explain FTR #1 (Fundamental Truths about Racism), then discuss turning racial trauma into action with Martese Johnson, UVA alumnus, whose bloody encounter with law enforcement went viral in 2015.

Johnathan & April are emotionally-ready to discuss the importance of Ava DuVernay's When They See Us, the story of the so-called Central Park Five, then take a deep dive into America's public schools with urban education expert, Kiah J. Hufane, M.S.Ed., who shares insight & advice for racial allies seeking to improve the system.

Johnathan & April illustrate how to put their FTRs (Fundamental Truths about Racism) to work in real-world discussions, then invite religion and critical race theory expert, Nick Peterson, M.Div., to discuss the role religion played in the creation of race and racism in America.

Johnathan and April discuss their FTRs (Foundational Truths about Race), and then discuss their thoughts around beauty standards, interracial dating, and more.