Fancy Face & Friends

The Director of the Learning Leader Network for the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity in Providence, Rhode Island, Barbara answers my questions in the first part of this podcast about America's Education System for the youth. She gives Betsy Devos an F for effort, talks about being raised by educators, the impact of Maya Angelou visiting our middle school, and the presence of black teachers.

Chris Cali and I discuss some of the music released during the summer. Christina Aguilera's new album. Beyonce & Jay Z's collaborative album. Drake's album. Kanye West and why neither one of us have listened to his new work. Ariana's new album. Meanwhile Janet Jackson and Cher have released new songs. Mariah Carey's in the studio and the messiness that is Nicki Minaj's album release.

Recapping some Summer's News & Political moments with Chris Cali.

We talk about the lives and deaths of Aretha Franklin & John McCain. Meghan McCain's first season on The View, Colin Kaepernick's protest and Nike, as well as inmates and California's wildfires, the Catholic Church, Omarosa and the messiness of the White House Administration, the damage done to Puerto Rico, and the rise of Socialism in the Democratic Party.

Kara talks to me about feminism, the white male patriarchy, and her own journey with unlearning sexism and racism. We also talk about the recent news of the Catholic Church Leaders in Pennsylvania and hiding child abuse for over 70 years. Plus will their be a second Civil War in America?

Madonna celebrates a 60th birthday and 35 years in the music industry. Harlam joins me and talking about our favorite Madonna songs, videos, tours, movies, and more.

Actor, writer, director, producer, and founder and CEO of Asian Entertainment Television Sinakhone Keodara talks about his possible lawsuit against (gay app) Grindr and the worldwide debate that was picked up by Pink News, Advocate, Washington Post and other media outlets. He talks about the discriminatory messages and profiles on Grindr that he and others have suffered through.

Plus we talk about Hollywood's history of making Asian men appear docile and asexual. Will Grindr's new "Kinder" campaign, and the potential success of the upcoming film, "Crazy Rich Asians" turn things around?

*Please note: There is an echo on my end so I did what I could to reduce that as much as possible.

Aaron joins me to discuss the generational issues Black Americans have faced since slavery and we discuss why Blacks are supportive of the struggles other minorities face, while minorities are silent when it comes to issues that affect the Black community.

Randall talks about the lessons from his father about growing up Black in America and being educated on Blackface and other issues.

Brittney discusses the trend of White folks wasting tax payer dollars calling the police on Blacks for everything.

Aaron joins me to discuss the generational issues Black Americans have faced since slavery and we discuss why Blacks are supportive of the struggles other minorities face, while minorities are silent when it comes to issues that affect the Black community.

Randall talks about the lessons from his father about growing up Black in America and being educated on Blackface and other issues.

Brittney discusses the trend of White folks wasting tax payer dollars calling the police on Blacks for everything.

My friend Mai opens up about her 5 year journey being Kidney Cancer-free, the man who supported her through surgery, her reluctance to consider herself a "Cancer survivor," and her strength to overcome her struggle.

Shaun opens up about misconceptions of the trans community, his personal female to male journey, coming out, and what dating has been like. We also talk about America's bathroom debate and whether or not other members of the LGBTQ community can be transphobic.