In the aftermath of Dave Chappelle's special, The Closer, Qadry and Chris JB discuss some of Eminem's canceled lyrics and why the rapper is NOT in Qadry's Top 10. Additionally, the duo addresses if Chappelle's jokes went too far. Join us for a difficult conversation about underlying tensions between Black communities and LGBTQ+ people. The Renaissance Lives...

Amos 5. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT. 

Taking a trip down memory lane, Qadry and Chris JB welcome Sungi Clark and Devante James, Qadry's line brothers. After recalling the epic performance by the Lox, four brothers reflect on their introduction to Alpha Phi Alpha 10 years later and challenges in identity formation for young men in Black Fraternity culture. Join us for a discussion covering why every member of the fraternity is not a brother and so much more! 

1 Kings 19:4-8. Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church - New Haven, CT

Luke 3:21-22. As we continue to celebrate Black fatherhood, Qadry and Chris JB acknowledge Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor as spiritual hip hop. Qadry also reflects on the Holy Spirit and how spiritual differences led to a rift in his family. What is "spirituality"? What is it not? And can spiritual living lead Black people beyond double consciousness? You don't want to miss this one! 

John 1:46. While honoring the legendary Harlem emcee Big L, Qadry And Chris JB discuss what L has in common with Fred Hampton and Jesus. The two also interrogate how one can be a Christian and not believe what the Bible says about Christ. (***Mild Spoiler ALERT for Judas and the Black Messiah***). The Renaissance Lives...   

Following another white terrorist attack, a survivor of American Slavery and a survivor of American Colonialism (in the Philippines) come together for a candid conversation about solidarity amongst Black and Asian/Pacific Islander communities.