Perspective with Zachary Perkins

Zachary (@exZACHtchange) recounts the biggest lessons 22 taught him in the season 3 premiere of Perspective to celebrate his 23rd birthday.

Zachary returns to Perspective after a hiatus that lasted longer than anticipated and is joined by one of his best friends Lisa Wilson (@lis_aaamarie on Instagram) to discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement, the impact the corona virus has had across the globe, MO'Nique's lawsuit against Netflix, Kanye West's recent episode & Megan The Stallion's traumatic shooting incident and how it exposed double standards within hip hop. 

In the first episode of the year & decade Zachary (@perspectivepod_ / @exZACHtchange) briefly discusses the biggest lessons he learned in 2019 and shares his goals for the upcoming year. Topics discussed also include the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Tyler Perry catching flack for his new movie , Mo'Nique's new comedy special, Terry Crews controversial comments regarding Gabrielle Union & the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant.

Zachary (@zacharyjperkins / @perspectivepod_) is joined by Dr. Cassandra LeClair to discuss the release and controversy surrounding Kanye West's 9th studio album, Jesus Is King as well as Kanye's recent visit to Lakewood, the effectiveness of cancel culture and the importance of choosing yourself. You can order Dr. LeClair's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Whole-Healing-Trauma-Reclaiming-ebook/dp/B081X7R7DF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cassandra+leclair&qid=1575414645&sr=8-1. Tickets for her TedX Talk @ Texas State can be purchased here: http://tedxtexasstateuniversity.com/event-and-ticket-info/ .

Zachary (@zacahryjperkins/ @perspectivepod_) is joined by up and coming R&B artist Tiera Deniell (@tieradeniell) as well as curator, creator and visionary behind the More Music Blog (@MoreMusic_Blog) to discuss the 2020 Grammy nominations as well as Ari Lennox's Soul Train Awards snub, the importance of Nicki Minaj to hip hop as well as the importance of Beyonce's artistry, how to classify Lizzo as an artist & the industry politics of award shows.

Zachary (@zacharyjperkins / @perspectivepod_) sits down to discuss Kanye West's controversial album release, Lizzo's stance as a rapper, Remy Ma's regrets regarding SHEther, Summer Walker's comments regarding her hygiene, Gina Rodriguez's use of the N word & concludes with discussing the passing of cultural icon John Witherspoon and the importance of giving your loved one their flowers today. 

Faith Pickney (@faithyfaith413/ Faith Marie on YouTube) & Zachary (@zacharyjperkins / @perspectivepod_) sit down to discuss colorism in America and around the world. Topics covered include the controversy behind Beyonce's "Brown Skinned Girl", how colorism impacts depictions of black people in television and film, and how colorism limits the jobs dark skinned women are offered in Hollywood, Serena Williams' mistreatment and why dark skinned women's beauty is questioned.

Perspective's inaugural guest Yolanda Yuoh (@ohsnapitzyoyo) returns to the podcast for Part 2 in the Relationship series. Zachary and Yolanda sit down today to discuss their inhibitions regarding dating, things that make them apprehensive about investing their all into someone, how hook up culture has diluted relationships, interracial dating, as well as dating dl and bisexual.