In this week’s episode we get a Black Box letter from a listener that’s expecting his first child, and he’s terrified. So we examine the role that fear plays in Black fatherhood. We also try and make sense of Kirk Franklin’s recent “Personal Boycott” of the Dove Awards. How affective can it be? And we ask why are some White Americans afraid of even having the discussion about reparations? We discuss that, and more much.

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On this week’s episode; singer/writer Tank believes that men can be sexually intimate with other men and not be gay.  We ask; is there validity to what he’s saying?  CNN seems poised to launch an all Black politics show.  Why now, and can it be successful?  And we are joined by YouTuber and portrait photographer extraordinaire, Brandon Cole, of Brandon Cole Photography.  We talk about how he started, his process, and how he stays motivated, and the grind of entrepreneurship.  All that and much more.

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On this episode of the In The Black Podcast we discuss why Sanaa Lathan is choosing herself and not choosing marriage. We ask why there is lack of Black male teachers in the United States, and how the group called “Call Me MISTER” is trying to change that. And we discuss how Atatiana Jefferson was shot dead in her home by Dallas Fort Worth police.  What happened?  Why?  And what we can do to stop tragedies like this from happening again? All that and much more.

Informed. Intelligent. In The Black.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Carmen Miller of the "Full Circle Podcast" as we talk about; Why in the world is Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver Tyler Lockett still a virgin at 27?  The 90's Classic "New Jack City" is getting a reboot, but why doesn't Wesley Snipes want to be a part of it?  And, a lot of Black people stayed home and didn't vote in 2016.  Are there any candidates that excite Black people enough to go to the ballot box?  All that and much more.

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In this episode we're joined by Marques and B.Reed from the "2 Smart Dummies Podcast".  They help us to discuss what forgiveness looks like in the aftermath of the Amber Guyger trial.  The 12 year old girl who's bullying story made national news, now admits that she lied about the events.  We try and figure out why.  And we let the "2 Smart Dummies" free to do what they do best, and talk about sports and the upcoming 2019-2020 NBA season.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this weeks episode of the ITBP, we tackle what you should do when your partner doesn't like to engage in Public Displays of Affection (PDA).  Beyoncé and Jay-Z are trade marking Blue Ivy's name.  Their reasoning is because she's a cultural icon.  Do we agree?  And after all the antics from the trial of Tekashi 69, we ask can he actually make a safe return back to rap music?   All that and much more.  

We. Are. Back!! It's time to start season 4 of the INCREDIBLE In The Black Podcast, and on this episode we discuss how California is poised to be the first state to allow student athletes to get paid to play. We tackle whether or not the upcoming movie "Joker" is indoctrination material for angry White Males. And after Kevin Hart's recent car crash, we discuss how things have gone from bad to worse. All that, and much more.

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In this season 3 finale we take a listener letter that asks; how far is too far when it comes to school discipline.  We take a look at a recent Wall Street Journal article that tries to explain why anxiety looks and affects men differently than women.  And we're joined by MSNBC political contributor and Morgan State Professor, Dr. Jason Johnson to talk about Black #Masculinity in the era of #MeToo and #BlackPanther, and to discuss politics and the 2020 elections. All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this episode, the fellas get an interesting letter from a listener who's having a hard time deciding whether or not he should "shoot his shot" at work.  They ask: "Is judicial activism the way to go in this era of Trump, immigration, and border security?"  And they break down the interesting dynamics of the recent partnership between Jay-Z's Roc Nation and the NFL.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this episode "Big O" and HUSL (Rick) discuss if it's a good idea to put a 90 day moratorium on sex when dating.  And right in time for Father's Day they're joined by Psychologist and Author, Dr. Lawrence Drake to discuss his new book "Color Him Father".  He describes his journey grieving the loss of his daughter, and how that journey has spawned a movement to strengthen and uplift Black Fathers everywhere.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.