Join us as we welcome special guest, long time listener, first time guest and Kan's cousin, Kortney Lashay!!

We keep it all the way #Unrefined this episode! We talk about people's trash reactions to Cardi B and Offset getting divorced, Alicia Keys almost giving Christina Aguilera, If I Ain't Got You, and briefly go over why Kanye doesn't own his masters. We also learn more about Kortney and Kan growing up in San Diego. 

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Join us as we welcome special guest, school safety staff, mentor and high school basketball coach, Curtis Riggins!

In the #SophisticatedHalf we talk about the importance of working and relating with the youth, finding and filling the gaps between students and teachers and what makes a great mentor. 

In the #UnrefinedHalf we discuss #JessKrug a white woman who exposed herself for portraying herself as Black or Latinx depending on the era, pretending to be a high school student in your 30's and our predictions for the Patti and Gladys #Versuz. Listen up!

Join us as we welcome special guest, high school Social Worker and Executive Director of Influencers of Neighborhoods, Paul J. Peters!!

In the #SophisticatedHour we discuss mental health with students before and during distance learning, what support looks and feels like and finding your passion.

In the #UnrefinedHour we talk about those who exploit trauma for profit and clout (looking at you #Vlad and #JasonLee), taking care of the youth today instead of tomorrow and checking each other's kids.

Listen up! It's a lot.

Join us as we welcome Cultural Historian with WO:KE PDX, Community Equity Strategist, Girl Dad and Abolitionist, Marcus Carter II.

In the #SophisticatedHour we learn about Marcus and his various roles in both the tech and Black communities. We talk about EDI/DEI work, how tech became the front runner within the workplace, and how reform of existing systems is a pipe dream.

In the #UnrefinedHour we drag #TerryCrews for his latest antics, how powerful NBA/WNBA strikes would be and how hard it is to see people you respect have wild takes on important issues. Listen up!

Join us as we record from the last day of #SneakerWeek and welcome special guest Poet and Author, Trell "Chillin" Goss.

In the #SophisticatedHour we learn all about Chillin's childhood, getting into poetry and writing his first children's book.

In the #UnrefinedHour we talk the new project from #Amine, being Black in Portland right now and the case of the mysterious missing mailboxes. Listen up!

Join us as we welcome very special guest, Abolitionist, Writer and Owner of Incense, Trap & Yoga, Stephanie D. Keene!!!!

In the #SophisticatedHour we learn to imagine a world without the need for prisons and police. Talk about what accountability looks like without prisons and jails. 

In the #UnrefinedHour we talk about the man who believed Covid 19 was a hoax until he threw a party and his entire family got it. What we would do with Bezos' bag and what Stephanie would say to Big Boi if given the chance 😜

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In preparation for #SneakerWeekPDX we had Faith J. Wilson, H. Jackson and Jess Rowe on, to talk about sneakers and the LGBTQIA  community. 

In the #SophisticatedHour we learn their #SneakerStories, how sneaker culture relates to the LGBTQIA community, their thoughts on Pride shoes and if any of the brands are getting them right. 

In the #UnrefinedHour we talk about what to wear to Sneaker Week and make some predictions for the next Verzuz battle. 

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Join us as we welcome a very special guest, Founder and CEO of Better. Mktg and CMO of Sneaker Week, Jonathan Riley!!

In the #SophisticatedHour We learn about Sneaker Week and BLAQ Athlete. Using marketing to connect people and build community, Portland being the "sneaker capital" but not feeling like it, and what it takes to be a Cool Ass Dad.

In the #UnrefinedHour Jon creates a challenge and we accept. We talk about our summer in six words, and lying because the truth won't be believed. Listen up! 

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Join us for an exclusive interview with #NakedAthenaOfPortland. As you may know, Portland is currently under siege by the federal government, because Portland continues to protest for Black Lives. Recently a woman shed her clothing in resistance to law enforcement. In many ways saying, you can't be threatened by this, right? She has been misidentified as a white woman doing yoga, and misunderstood in her reasoning for her actions. She exclusively tells us everything she was comfortable sharing. There is power in solidarity and Black media. #ListenUp and have the courage to be quiet and process.

Join us as we welcome a very special guest, Educator, Facilitator, Activist and newly named Principal of Prescott Elementary, Nichole Watson! 

In the #SophisticatedHour we talk about finding your purpose, the importance of Black and Brown educators and leading with love. 

In the #UnrefinedHour we find out how educators cut loose, have all the questions about Tory Lanez shooting Meg Thee Stallion and Nick getting the Cannon. Listen up! 

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