The Extraordinary Negroes

In this installment of The Afterparty, we discuss the importance of Veterans Day to us as military veterans, how we celebrate both ourselves and our fellow soldiers, and how we reconcile fighting for the same country that often mistreats and oppresses us.

In this episode, fan favorite and National Suicide Prevention Program Director for the U.S. Department of Defense Nickolas Gaines joins us to discuss Kid Cudi's statement about checking himself into rehab for depression and suicidal thoughts, the pervasiveness and treatment of mental health issues (among Black folks), and much more. Additionally, we discuss the renaissance of great Black television and the controversy around Nate Parker and "The Birth of a Nation."

In this edition of "The Afterparty" we opine on Solange's latest release, "A Seat At The Table". Does it live up to expectations? Additionally, Alex appreciates personal pronouns, Nick's favorite number is thirty-six, and Jay thinks Julez is selfish.

In this episode, we invite Los Angeles-bred celebrity chefs Chef Spanky, Bad News, & DJ Kevvy Kev of Trap Kitchen on to discuss their transition from the streets of Compton to sharing a stove with Martha Stewart, their goals and aspirations as blossoming entrepreneurs, and to finally put to rest if sugar and grits are destined for holy matrimony or doomed for divorce. Additionally, never put chitlins and Alex in the same room and Jay shares his opinion on the #TeacherBae scandal.

In our latest Blackstravaganza, we invited Black & Abroad co-founders Kent Johnson and Eric Martin on to discuss how they transformed their passion for international travel into a thriving clothing brand and cultural collective, how they use their use their platform to give back to our communities, some of their memorable experiences abroad, and the eerie resemblance between Kent and Omarion. Additionally, Jay spends way too much money on Supras and Alex adores carrots.

In this episode, Dennis Dortch and Numa Perrier of Black & Sexy TV join us to discuss their groundbreaking television network, their refusal to exist within the Hollywood paradigm, and the ingredients necessary to construct the perfect $20 salad. Additionally, Alex reveals his sordid, poorly dressed past and Jay leaves no diaper unturned.

Apparently some guy named Frank Ocean finally released a new album, so in our inaugural edition of "The Afterparty" we decided to talk about it. Additionally, Alex shoots his shot at Frank, Nick demands that Maxwell take a paternity test, and Jay calls out that one Jay Electronica guy. So gather round the fire, children, and partake.

You've howled at her blogs, cackled at her tweets, and now you'll hear her on our podcast. In this episode, we invite Luvvie Ajayi on to discuss her upcoming book "I'm Judging You: The Do Better Manual", her ascension from humble MySpace beginnings to Internet dominance, and answers the question we've all be dying to know: Just what the hell does Oprah smells like? Also, Alex isn't feeling Hispanics who ignore their Black ass heritages, Jay offers to roll Malia Obama a blunt, and fan favorite Nick had cab fare so we brought him along for the ride. Buy Luvvie's book, "I'm Judging You: The Do Better Manual": http://amzn.to/2bItNeQ

In this episode, Layla Tromble of White Nonsense Roundup speaks on her social media crusade to eradicate "White Nonsense", breaks down the definition of White Privilege, and even puts her plate at the barbecue on the line to join us in a rousing game of Black Card Revoked. Additionally, fan favorite Nick Gaines makes his debut as a regular contributor, Jay launches a search party for Judy Winslow, and Alex still has zero tolerance for sugar in your grits.

With Black businesses and financial literacy more important than ever, in this episode we chop it up with financial guru Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, who puts us up on game in regards to budgeting, establishing a good credit score, savings, and much more. Additionally, we discuss the murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the Mr. Steal Your Grandma phenomenon, and Jay's relentless pursuit of birthday gifts.