Some would say that entertainers have a great responsibility to uplift their community, especially when it comes to black celebrities. In this episode of Sox & Sandals Mondo and I review an article that has been heavily reposted on social media about Kendrick Lamar. The author raises some questions about the wokeness of Kdot and begs the question of how one can be socially conscious and woke if they don't financially look out for the well being of their people? Also, this article could very well have been ghostwritten by Stephen A. Smith is you as me. Listen as we read and react!

In this week's episode I have Mondo sitting in with me discussing my premise of racial deconstruction. He questions the need to even attempt to solve this problem that most don't see as a problem. He has mad questions for ya boy to say the least... We compare and contrast bi-racial scenarios and how their perceptions play out in society. Mainly, Tracy Ellis Ross and Rashida Jones, which was inspired by "Dear White People" on Netflix. Tune in to another dope SXSNDLS conversation.

In this episode Emmanuel makes a case for the deconstruction of how we identify folks by race in America. Race is not a biological or scientific concept. Race is, however, a lived experience and a sociopolitical construct. We delude ourselves to think that we can achieve "racial equality" some day in America. Race in America is hierarchy! There is no equality in a hierarchy. Unless we run away from racial classifications we will never have a chance to achieve equality among all Americans.

In this weeks episode Shingi and I continue our discussion on African Spirituality. We also touch on some historical aspects of European colonization in Africa and abroad, and the role that Christianity played in that process. How does one reconcile how Christianity was introduced to Africa vs the true intent and message of Christianity... Also, we juxtapose the ideas of karma vs grace.