Black Excellence is a scam. Who is it for? Who does it serve? Elijah and I breakdown the idea of this concept and our own relationship to it. Taraji P. Henson, Deon Sanders, and Jay Z are all pillars of this, but still fight for their own space. So what does it mean when we get to the top and have another ceiling to break?

I am joined by one of my mentees Suhayb on this episode. We talk about how we met, becoming his mentor, and what we have taught each other as we continue to grow together.

Pastor Jul joins me to discuss his journey into poetry and spoken word. Jul tells us how he cultivated his passion, took feedback, experienced his first spoken word competition and how he grew into his masculinity.

This episode is just us "Keepin' It a Bean" on education. Cody kicks it off with talking about his educator woes and we all just let the conversation build from there. This episode is not highly produced, but we get into some funny things. We were all very different students and now we're in education.

Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers. Follow

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Balmour - @balmour on IG /  @Balmoursings 

Cody Jones - @CodyDidThis on IG

Elijah Rhea - @mr_mcscruff / @weloveonwax.

Keepin' It a Bean - @keepinitabeanpod on IG

Due Diligence - @duediligencephl on IG

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Sean Eric (@shxtseansaid) joins me for another episode of Keepin' It a Bean. On this episode, the two discuss navigating friendships before and after coming out. Sean has a great story to tell as it relates to cultivating friendships through real life, social media, and the impact that coming out had on his friendships. He does not live with bounds and exists as his whole self. Tap in on this conversation.

Marquise is joined by business owner Yaseen. Yaseen is the founder of Mama's Boy Cafe in Philadelphia. In this conversation, the two discuss lessons learned through entrepreneurship, how faith kept him going, and how his family have helped him in his success.

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Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def has a funny moment about Drake, Lil Nas X/Katt Williams and the emasculation of Black men, Ariana Grande drops "yes, and?" and Republicans block aid for food assistance in 15 states. The Morning Brew is a segment where I just share thoughts about what's happening in pop culture, politics, and society. Let me know your thoughts on any of the topics that I discuss.

I am joined by Host of the Hung Up Podcast Eric Cole. In this episode, we discuss Eric's journey in the podcasting space, building a large following, and what it means to be responsible with such a platform.

Marquise sits down with his younger brother Captain Brick to discuss his beginning stages as a musician and the lessons that he has learned from being his most authentic self. He shares his journey on working with friends, building his network, and how his niche has been rewarding him. Grab your coffee, take a seat, and listen.

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In a world filled with constant challenges and adversities, the power of friendship and finding moments of joy become paramount. This episode explores the unique dynamics of Black male friendships, delving into their significance and the profound impact they have on our lives. Amidst the complexities of the year 2023, we embark on a journey of reflection, examining how these friendships bring solace, resilience, and happiness to Black men.

Through shared experiences and mutual understanding, these friendships offer a much-needed sanctuary, allowing the pursuit of joy to triumph over adversity.

Join us as we celebrate the strength and unwavering support found within Black male friendships while navigating the changing landscapes of our lives.

Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers.

Follow My Guests:

Balmour - @balmour on IG

Cody Jones - @CodyDidThis on IG

Keepin' It a Bean - @keepinitabeanpod on IG

Due Diligence - @duediligencephl on IG

Marquise Davon - @MarquiseDavon on IG/TikTok/Twitter/Threads

Content: linktr.ee/marquisedavon

Become a Patron: patreon.com/marquisedavon