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Whats up family, on this episode we discuss the recent cheating story between Klay Thompson and Meg The Stallion. The prevalence of social media has placed the evolution and the devolution of celebrity relationships (and regular relationships) on stage for the followers and the world to see. We talk about how that spotlight affects relationships, what cheating looks like in the modern era, why do people cheat, how to overcome cheating or is it just best to leave. We give our perspective on it all. 

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What's up family! In this episode, we catch up on life and the hardships of our bodies getting older. Our main conversation focuses on the recent UN Resolution to condemn the horrible institution of slavery. The US and 2 other nations voted against this resolution. We tackle why it is so hard to confront our past, what reparations could look like, and how our actions affect the perception of the US on the world stage. We also discuss how to talk to people we disagree with and get them to see our humanity. 

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What's up Family! In this episode, we are excited to invite Joshua (Josh) Walmer for a conversation. We met Josh at Kenyon as he was our teammate and a great friend on the football team. Originally from Allentown, PA, Josh grew up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We dive into Josh's upbringing in the church and how the decision to attend Kenyon changed his perspective on the faith. Now living near Colorado Springs, we also discuss what life after Kenyon has been like, including his journey to hike the Appalachian Trail. 

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What's up family! In this episode, Taaj and Herb discuss the topic of when to leave a situation. Does deciding to leave diminish the institutions integrity or give it more power. America is a country of many difficulties but we argue that it is still worth fighting for. If not for the betterment for our future then to honor those who fought for us in the past. We discuss how a faith based framing can place people on the right side of history and how those lessons are missing today. 

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On this episode, we welcome Quentin Banks an MC and artist who goes by the name Soulja Quentin. We discuss how a simple compliment inspired his initial pursuit of music and artistry, where he gets his musical influences from, and how neo-expressionist art influences how he sees rap music. The convo develops into perspectives on the current state of rap, the impact of black art, and the concept of the talented tenth. Quentin has a new project out now, entitled Metallic Black, linked below. 

Metallic Black: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52A54qntQzttrEhAKaKLgc

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In this episode of The NuBlack Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Nefertiti Makeda – journalist turned educator, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Norfolk Collegiate, and founder of Andinet International School in Ethiopia (https://www.andinet.edu.et/).

This NuBlack conversation explores the nuances of starting a school, navigating an Ethiopian landscape as an African American, and global connectivity amongst Black populations. Drawing on her lived experience, Dr. Makeda reflects on education as a site of power and possibility across borders.

Along the way, we explore Ethiopia’s unique historical position in the Black world – the only African nation to successfully resist European colonialism – and how that legacy continues to shape contemporary culture. We also discuss Emperor Menelik II…and his surprisingly modern durag activity.

This episode is for anyone interested in Pan-Africanism in practice, Black internationalism, and what it actually takes to turn vision into infrastructure.

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In the third part of our mini art series, Message is the Medium, we bring on an abstract artist and urban planner Sadiyah Sabree. Sadiyah Sabree is a Philadelphia-based artist and urban planner, and the founder of Sabree Studio, a visual arts brand specializing in abstract and wearable art. Inspired by bold colors and cultural identity, her work has been featured in galleries across the Philadelphia region. In addition to her work as an artist, Sadiyah works in transportation planning and is passionate about social justice, community preservation, and supporting aspiring urban planners of color.

Website: www.sabreestudio.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/sabreestudio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadiyah-sabree-27195990/

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In todays episode, we react to the tragic murder of conservative political personality Charlie Kirk. Following the discussion of his passing we go into our second debate centered on Black Excellence. Is Black Excellence a concept to be celebrated or is it a framing of success black people should reject. 

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Welcome to the first debate on the pod between Taaj and Herb. Today, we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of today's modernism vs the traditionalism of old. Barring any arguments of more advanced technology, are modern lives truly better? Or, are there some key things at the root of traditional living that we should aspire to revert to? Let's talk about it...

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Whats up fam! today we discuss the connection we have to the world through technology. Is it helpful? Is it hurtful? Connectivity can shape the way we perceive the world. Taaj and Herb discuss how they navigate the ever influential algorithm and what this phenomena means for the future of culture. 

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