My 2 Black Friends

It’s Christmas!!!!!! And Dustin & Re’Sean are in the holiday spirit! [WARING: if your kids still believe in Santa, this IS NOT the episode for them... yeah, we go there!!]

On this episode, your 2 Black Friends take a break from their normal show to laugh & talk all things Christmas; from what Christmas was like for them as kids, their favorite Christmas traditions, & who believed in Santa [and who’s mama didn’t play that!]

For the last RFM of the year, they share their plans on how they’re going to be better friends in 2021 to everyone in their lives, and challenge you to think on how YOU are gonna be a better friend!

And speaking of 2021, to wrap up the LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR until they rerun in January, the fellas share 3 New Year Resolutions they are aiming to accomplish! Grab your hot cocoa and come join in on this Black Christmas conversation!

Happy Holidays & A Happy New Year from My 2 Black Friends!!

Your 2 Black Friends are back to continue the conversation of “What is the church’s role in the racial climate we are in & the BLM movement” with their good friend, pastor & musician Pastor AC of Saddleback Church LA. Last week we left off on a cliff hanger, and this week they dive head first right into the deep waters of: the church’s stance, how the church should be leading in the fight against racism, where & how to find comfort during this intense season of life, how to handle our righteous anger as black people, walking in grace, & social media warriors. And of course, to wrap up part 2, we jump into a spiritual R.F.M. with the topic “What do you do when your friends change spiritually?” Pastor AC comes thruuuu with a good word on how to be a good friend no matter what, and gives some amazing advice on making sure you don’t set all the bridges on fire, because one of you may need to use it when you get a glimpse of some sense! Come get this good word!

WHAT’S HAPPENING?!

Re’Sean and Dustin are back at it again with an important conversation with special guest-Pastor and recording artist, Pastor AC.

We are talking about the church ⛪️ and BLM ✊✊! What is the church’s role in a movement like this?

This ain’t the easiest of conversations so we broke it down in two parts. Pastor AC graciously gives us a double dose of wisdom. This is perfect for those of you who have felt the need to bodyslam some members of your congregation in the name of Jesus! This one is for you!

SZN 2 EPISODE 1: Welcome Black... (the ‘’L” is silent)

It’s been a long time, but Re’Sean✌and Dustin✌ are back at it again! Kicking off SZN 2 with a recap! Find out what’s been on their minds while they’ve been away experiencing what the remainder of 2020 has been throwin’ our way. They are discussing EV•VER•RY•THANG from murder hornets, to the hurricane marathon in the Gulf and even... aliens ??!! Your friends ain’t missing a beat! So get you a cold drink and kickback- your 2 black friends are back!

Your 2 Black Friends joined in on the Verzuz Battles [shoutout to Timbaland & Swiss Beats for doing it for the culture!!] This one aint deep, just 2 friends getting some joy in the midst of the caucasity that’s been happening in this crazy country and world! Hope y’all get some laughs in as well!!!

After taking a quick break to think, pray, & heal from that Caucasious Spirit that has been on HIGH ALERT, Your 2 Black Friends are back, and READY TO TALK! We’ve heard your pleas for our thoughts and opinions, read all the DM/text questions, done our homework, got our spirits right and are coming back with our answers in the only way we know how: REAL, BLACK, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, LIVE! That’s right! We are ending season 1 of the show with a banger: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM!

On this weeks episode of The Caucasity, Your 2 Black Friends have had ENOUGH of that “blind” Lady Justice, her TRIFLIN’ husband “America”, and their bad ass chirren as they yet again [THEY ALWAYS DO] show their true selves in the hidden murder case of Ahmaud Arbery, that was finally brought to light. After a tough conversation, exposing the racism that floods the justice system, and challenging their white friends to SHOW UP, they bring some much needed relief, laughs & blunt honesty in the #RFM; helping you [in their hilariously honest ways] discern who is in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. This episode goes deep. Prepare your hearts, and govern yourselves accordingly as you listen to Episode 8: Lady Justice AINT Blind...She Just Can’t See Color

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THE CAUCASITY

00:01:50

#RFM

00:33:41

SHOUTOUTS

00:53:55 social names etc

Episode 8 now out your favorite platforms!

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Don’t call it a comeback! Your 2 Black Friends are back in action [from a slight pause due to that bald headed Rona], & as always, they’re equipped to change the world, one truth & laugh at a time! They play no games & waste no time jumping right into class, AKA “The Caucasity”, tackling a subject that TO THIS DAY seems to have the “Keith’s & Karen’s” still confused & in an IGNANT uproar: THE ISSUE OF BLACKFACE. After “The Gathering”, they slide right into the #RFM, helping you navigate the perilous waters of your friends dates, mates, & spouses! Get your quarantined snacks & drinks, cuz it’s about to go down!

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THE CAUCASITY

0:01:40 “Don’t Get What’s Wrong with Blackface? Here’s Why It’s So Offensive.”

0:04:39 “The History of Blackface”

0:07:46 “Contemporary Blackface”

#RFM

0:30:17

WRAP UPS

0:57:49

Episode 7 now out your favorite platforms!

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My 2 Black Friends EPISODE 4: #BHM Black with All That Jazz

This week, your 2 Black Friends keep it blacklity, black ,black in Black History Month! In “What’s On Your Timeline” Dustin makes his prehistoric acting debut on T-Rex Ranch on YouTube and almost loses his black card for not seeing a beloved black classic film. Re’Sean tries to break up with bronchitis and gets called out for his “disgusting” dessert choices. What’s going on “In These Streets”? Re’Sean tells us about the new documentary produced by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The friends stan a tribute done right at the NBA All Star Game. The Harriet Tubman has been tried and tried again AND our queen, Michelle Obama continues to win. In “What We Getting Into”, Dustin & Re’Sean have an in debt discussion on how Black people have shaped every genre of American music… and yes, even country music! “The Caucasity” this week shines a light on the music industry’s “Blue Eye Soul” initiative: a clever scheme to market black music for the benefit of white artist. The “RFM” is all about standing up when your friends get a come up! You don’t have to worry… your blessings is coming!

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WHATS ON YOUR TIMELINE?

0:01:21

IN THESE STREETS

0:07:30

WHAT WE GETTING INTO

0:17:22

THE CAUCASITY

1:09:20

RFM

1:20:41

SHOUTOUTS

1:31:10

Episode 6 now out your favorite platforms!

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RESEARCH SOURCES:

* https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/podcasts/1619-black-american-music-appropriation.html


*https://www.unf.edu/uploadedFiles/committee/AAFSA/The%20Evolution%20of%20African-American%20Music.pdf 


* LISTEN TO “EPISODE 3: THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN MUSIC” on The 1619 Project podcast 


* Jazz: https://aaregistry.org/story/jazz-music-and-an-african-american-art-form/


*http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/history_of_jazz.htm


* -THE BANJO ROOTS: https://www.npr.org/2011/08/23/139880625/the-banjos-roots-reconsidered


* https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95607716


* -THE BANJO ROOTS: https://www.npr.org/2011/08/23/139880625/the-banjos-roots-reconsidered


* https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95607716


* https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-randb-music-2851217


* https://news.yahoo.com/invented-rock-n-roll-black-171900467.html


* http://gospelmusicheritage.org/site/history/


* The Five Hardest Questions in Pop Music By Chris Richards  Illustrated by Chris Piascik

* How I Learned to Hate the Phrase ‘Blue Eyed Soul’ by Gaetano