Ealy Morning Tea

A look back at the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy of June 12, 2016, the response in Orlando, and ways we all can continue to honor the 49. Special shoutout to the Orlando Gay Chorus - www.orlandogaychorus.org #Orlando #OrlandoStrong #LGBTQ #Love #Healing #49ActsOfKindness #GiveBack

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join host Marcus Ealy as we learn together about the history of this commemorative event, hear personal accounts from Asian-American friends about their experience, and celebrate the beautiful contributions of AAPI culture to the fabric of the USA. #RaceRelations #Race #Heritage #Culture #StopAsianHate

Resources: 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - https://asianpacificheritage.gov/

National Report on AAPI violence: https://stopaapihate.org/national-report-through-march-2021/

Raising awareness about what microaggressions are and exploring coping methods and potential responses for when they are experienced in your world. Looking at the impact of Intersectionality and sharing some ideas for allies in the fight for a more inclusive society. #Microaggressions #Inclusion #Diversity #Communication #Awareness

It's almost equal parts a blessing and a curse to be a Black Man in America in 2021. Reflecting on the tragic situation of Minnesotan Daunte Wright, a brief update on the Derek Chauvin trial (from the George Floyd tragedy of 2020), and a look at a recent incident involving police and Army 2nd Lt. Caron Nazario in Virginia. #Opinion #RaceRelations #JusticeSystem #SocialJustice #PoliceReform

Special Guest - Trans advocate & YouTube creator Maia Monet. Observing International Transgender Day of Visibility. Discussing some of the unique challenges facing the community today and learning about the ways each of us can make a difference from right where we are.

Sippin' and breaking down the latest music video to break the internet - Lil Nas X's "Montero". Did you see it?! Always looking at a different angle and probably sharing some unpopular opinions... Get into it! #LilNasX #Montero #Reaction #Entertainment #LGBTQ #Business #Media

Let’s sip and chat about the bombshell interview by Oprah Winfrey with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke & Duchess of Sussex. Viewing through the lens of a more-than-casual, always fascinated observer of Royal shenanigans. Interpreting both the said (and unsaid) using a bit of history, protocol, compassion and good ol' common sense. Royalty. Race. Politics. Media. Mental Health. Love.

**Spoiler Alert** Double Feature Movie Review! Hanging with the Jones clan, looking back at the original film and taking in the newly released "Coming 2 America" (Amazon). Finding all the Easter eggs and possibly something they didn't want us to discover... Listen in!

In celebration of Black History Month 2021, let's take some time to honor contributions of Black people worldwide. We'll be highlighting various subjects through article readings from the interwebs.  Just a bite-sized morsel to whet your appetite to learn more about these movers and shakers in Black History.

In celebration of Black History Month 2021, let's take some time to honor contributions of Black people worldwide. We'll be highlighting various subjects through article readings from the interwebs.  Just a bite-sized morsel to whet your appetite to learn more about these movers and shakers in Black History. Will Smith - Today's sources: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/bio Disclaimer: The content in "Black History Minutes" is not original, but a voice-over narration of a published source for educational purposes.  All credit to the original writers at the link(s) included in show notes.