Earlier this week, two black teenage girls - believed to be victims of sex trafficking - were rescued and in the process, an alleged sex trafficking home was burned down. • Community organizer Vaun Mayes explains how young men and women are groomed for sex work.

Also, it's Women Creator Wednesday featuring Film & TV Costume Designer Charlese Antoinette

Tonight we NERD out with the folks of @blacknerdproblems! We’re talking the big issues on the page, screen and in the offices that create or rather exclude diverse characters.

Have you been working on your green thumb during the pandemic? Daydreaming of walking barefoot on 40 acres? We’re talking with farmers (agricultural & cannabis)

We're closing out the week strong with two incredible minds.

Guests: Jamila Bey and Judah Friedlander

Change is happening in every medium! Tonight, I’m joined by former classmates and acclaimed stage and screen actors Malcolm Barrett & Asmeret Ghebremichael to discuss theater’s diversity problem.

Comedian and writer Jon Laster shared a gut-wrenching account of his experiences with police harassment. It sparked an outpouring of support and other show shared their story. Thus, the #JonLasterChallenge was born.

GUESTS: Jon Laster, Erin Jackson, Kenny Warren

Dave Chappelle's latest special set social media ablaze but was more social commentary than jokes. Which raises the question: what is the role of today's comedian?

Guest: Aida Rodriquez, Ali Siddiq

Tough time handling that non-black friend who is trying to check up on you because racial tensions are huh? Dr. Mel gives us the tool to handle those awkward conversations.

As our civil uprising grows, so does the calls for 100% inclusion. Intersectionality is a term often used but not fully understood. We're breaking it down tonight.

Guests: Kathy Iandoli, Kemarah Sika, Danielle Perez & Andre J

Ep #2 • Recorded 6.9.20

Guests:

Alan Ket, artist & co-founder of the Grafitti Museum

Pel, multi-discipline artist PelNYC.com

Shaun Harrison, Art Director & Owner of the Supernerd agency

Jaleel Campbell, multi-discipline artist