Destini Smothers and Za'Zell preston were two women amongst many others in the news recently whose lives were taken through domestic violence. In light of the new reports, ThePMHour team discuss the occurrences.  

In the wake of the recent racially motivated attack against the asian community in Atlanta, Georgia; parallels are brought up surrounding support for the Asian community from the black community and what it means. Should it even be a question? Well, ThePmHour share our sentiments over the issue.   

The new gold rush is here and its a scramble for DNA. Specifically black genetics is the target of pharmaceutical giants in an effort to hoard and own the future of the medical industry. Guess along with everything else, black people aren't even allowed to own our own DNA as well.  

The world witnessed something amazing coming out of the Congo where ordinary congolese citizens discovered a mountain of gold all to themselves. What happens next is the question and we hope the outcome is largely beneficial for the people.  

Bullied at school and forced to drink urine at a sleepover with fellow schoolmates; 13yr old SeMarion Humphrey has been in the news regarding the serious issue of bullying.   

Do the black community have sympathy for what Meghan Markle is experiencing? For the most part we think not. Listen to our discussion. 

As one Cardinal of the Catholic church is stepping down for reasons largely unclear; another is being promoted to the position of Cardinal and both are black. Doesn't seem coincidental to us at ThePMHour, so we discuss.    

Columbia University professor Carl Hart says that we should use drugs as a part of our lives. His reasoning suggests that it can help people function better in society as he himself prefer heroin for his own use.

Black medical students and physicians volunteer their time to the organization Black Men in White Coats (BMWC), with the mission to increase the number of black men in the field of medicine by exposure, inspiration and mentoring.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2019/10/16/black-men-in-white-coats-an-initiative-to-increase-the-number-of-black-men-in-medical-school/?sh=63503bae1fc1

Arthur Hayes, an early developer within the newly explosive cryptocurrency market is in escape from the US over frivolous charges based on accusations of allowing corruption through his BitMEX platform. Many agree the charges are unfounded and ThePMHour discusses the matter.