On this episode, AL is the co-founder and director of Mike & Al's Basketball League. AL has known me since I was a teenager and he has been running the league since then. AL tells the connection between Bone Thugs -N-Harmony and his hair journey. He shares what it felt like to go bald so early and what its like parenting and helping his children along their hair journeys. Enjoy!

His Bio:

Aljemall Peeples serves as the co-founder and director of Mike & Al's Basketball League and successfully continues the legacy established 25 years ago. Their organization transcends the typical scope of a basketball program; it functions as a violence prevention initiative designed to provide a constructive and positive outlet for youth between the ages of 10 and 21. Their mission underscores the promotion of a culture defined by peace, empathy, and understanding, with a central objective of preventing violence through education, community engagement, and supportive resources. They empower individuals to contribute to the creation of a safer and more compassionate society. Aljemall dedicates himself to ensuring the safety and protection of the young people in Grove Hall advocating for a cultural ethos that extends beyond athletics.

Instagram: mike_and_als

THE CHAIR (S2/Ep25) — Now, I'm Mr. Clean

I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme. 

I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship. 

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Host & Exec Producer: Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA
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From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
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