Hey hey, listeners! I hope you guys had an amazing spring break and Easter. I know I did. I took the opportunity to spend some time with my mom and reignite our tradition of going out in the city. Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @noirevibesdc. 

Yes, we're talking about the infamous slap at the Oscars. My guest for this episode is my former student Quan and we break this whole situation down. You can follow Quan @clarks_photoshoot_ on IG. 

I just watched The Batman yesterday and oh lord. Could this be a win for the DCU? Listen to see if we can count it. 

Covid, BLM, and now a war in Ukraine. With Putin posing a major threat on a global scale, it still didn't stop racism during evacuation. Listen to me rant. If you want to help the people of Ukraine click the link below. 

https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisis/39542?utm_content=Ukraine1&ms=cpc_dig_2021_Ukraine1_20210801_google_Ukraine1_delve_None&initialms=cpc_dig_2020_Ukraine1_20210801_google_Ukraine1_delve_None&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaGRBhBlEiwAiY-yMKzTKeQo8DhQAPI7YNg8v2qGdw5_SocXrApEvp5BUlvD6zH9ehnzExoCcoAQAvD_BwE 

As I was doing some research for a project for my new publication, I stumbled onto the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate group map. I am fully aware that we live in a racist country but I was not aware of how many hate groups are still have active in our states. The number of hate groups in some states will shock you. What you are hearing is a live reaction to what I found. I am fortunate enough to share this experience with my former students and current interns Sy'Quan (IG @clarks_photoshoot_) and Marcel (IG @melaninprodigy) and have a candid discussion about the hidden racism in our own backyard. 

After a video of Dave Chappelle standing up to the yellow Springs Ohio Council on affordable housing proposal goes viral we don't really hear much about it. I did some research to find out the reasons why he would oppose it and there are some pretty good reasons. Tune in to find out what they are.