“Lift Evry’ Chair & Swing”…the iconic folding chair. In this episode, J.T. & Jane discuss the recent Alabama brawl AKA the Alabama sweet tea party in which a Black man was attacked by a group of White boaters at a Montgomery river dock leading to a viral brawl. We discuss aquaman and the Black men who came to his defense, as well as the sour history of Montgomery. 

Let us know your thoughts about the brawl, and grab your drink and tune-in to hear our take on these topics, and more. 

**Disclaimer: BlaqKoffee DOES NOT support violence.

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Credit: DANNYEBTRACKS, intro & outro track, "In My Mind".

Who are y'all listening to this summer? In this episode, J.T. & Jane talk about some of our favorite songs, albums, and artists at the moment from different genres including Afrobeats, Rock, Hip-Hop, and old school.

In this episode, Jane & J.T. highlight this year's Juneteenth celebration, discuss the term "African-American" as well as the confusion & uncomfortability surrounding the term, and break down the Black American vs. African divide. Grab your cup and tune in to hear our take on these topics, and more.

J.T. & Jane wrap up this three-part series on mental health awareness by highlighting some recommended ways (based on our own experiences) to deal with anxiety & insomnia. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries with family & friends, learning the art of removing negativity and not taking life too seriously, avoiding others’ expectations, and much more. Grab your cup of coffee and hear our take.

In the second part of this three-part series, Jane & J.T. highlight Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing the negative effect of social media usage, stigma in Black & Brown cultures, and the trauma that many of our families have experienced. Stay tuned for Part 3 (final) which will focus on solutions. Grab your cup and tune in to hear our take on these issues, and more.

In the first part of this three-part series, Jane & J.T. highlight Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing anxiety & isolation (starting at 05:01). We describe symptoms, causes including the COVID-19 pandemic, and give some statistics on the increase of these issues. Stay tuned for Part 2 which will focus on the effect of social media on mental health. Grab your cup and tune in to hear our take on these issues, and more. We credit DannyTracks for providing our intro & outro track, "In My Mind".

**Disclaimer: We are not mental health professionals. The information presented in this episode are solely based on our own personal experiences, knowledge, and defined statistics.