For this back to school episode we chat with a passionate public school teacher and a seasoned charter school principal to discuss why Public Schools in Jackson, Mississippi are under-funded and often racially divided by a community who would choose (and fund) to send their kids to private schools elsewhere. The token guys cover what it's like teaching in a predominantly black school in Mississippi with limited resources and whether our MS kids, regardless of public or charter school, are prepared academically and socially for life.

The Token Talk hosts discuss the birth of their podcast in this special interview with Beau York, Jackson’s Podcast Guru and host of Let’s Talk Jackson; a weekly podcast that interviews Mississippi artists, activists, entrepreneurs and musicians. Beau and the guys discuss how the hosts met, the original idea for the podcast, and how podcasts are the future of radio. Listen to the interview and others from the link:

http://www.podasterynetwork.com/2016/07/25/listen-local-token-talk/

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Jackson’s Media Mogul Othor Cain joins the Token Talk hosts as he explains the NAACP’s role in the Black Lives Matter Movement and the recent incidents of police brutality. Also in this episode they tackle the top issues in the city of Jackson, MS and how addressing its leaders may be the key to moving forward. #mississippi #jackson #talk #blackmen #naacp #blacklivesmatter

Your favorite token black guys from Mississippi speak out about police brutality and their initial emotions about Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the Dallas shootings.The friends discuss how to push forward in the wake of these tragedies and how to open dialogue with their Caucasian counterparts in a world where it seems like the African American Community can't win.

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On Episode 8, we have the pleasure of introducing our first lady guest of Token Talk, Deonica Davis. Deonica is a Graphic Designer/Artist in Mississippi. We discuss Pride Weekend, what it means to be a double minority in the work and dating world, and whatever the hell a “Brexit” is. This week’s music: “Cha Cha Cha”- MC Lyte and "Black Girl Pain" - Talib Kweli. Please reach out to us and share your thoughts on social media or email

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This week’s episode of Token Talk features our good friend, advocate, and special guest Todd Allen. We tackle the recent tragedy, the Orlando nightclub shooting, social responsibility for minorities, and the future of the pride movement. This episode really contested the boundaries of comfortability and we still have a lot to say. This week's music is: "King Heroin"- James Brown and "Carolina Agents" - Little Brother. Please reach out to us and share your thoughts on social media or email

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A few weeks ago the amazing Token Talk Podcast teamed up with The Rougish Gent (@Thecajones), the Comprehensive Beatdown (CompBeatDown), Local Elsewhere (@LocalElsewhere) ,and Woak Sports for the first ever live joint-podcast during the June Edition of Fondren First Thursday in Jackson, MS. The creative firm, Land Vs Ocean (@LandVsOcean) hosted this historical event which gave birth to the JXN Co-Op, a network of local podcasters.

Interviews include:

Jeff E Good (@JeffGoodBravo)

Savvy (http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/33140/savvy-book-of-savvy.html)

Martin Swoll White (http://www.dollablackbde.com/)

Patrick Jerome (@PearlRiverFlow)

So check out this special edition episode and follow these great podcasts!

On Episode 6 we discuss the greatness and the white-washing of Muhammad Ali’s legacy. We also talk HBCU life and break down the upcoming Juneteenth holiday with entrepreneur, Quincy Grant aka @Q_Hefner_. Check out our less-than-stellar 90's black trivia in the last segment of the show. This week's music is: "Can't You See" - J Dilla

On Episode 5 we discuss the past weekend’s Midtown Festival Token Talk booth and our Kombucha vs. Kool Aid challenge, along with politics, and personal style with an aspiring comedian, musician, and Top-Knot enthusiast (payback), Charlie Townsend. This week’s music is: “Positively Me” – Tess Henley

On Episode 4 we welcome our African brother, Joe Buza. Joe grew up in Tanzania. He came to the United States in 2003 when he was only 14 years old. Joe received his high school diploma from MSMS (Mississippi School for Math and Science) and his Bachelor's in Computer Science from MSU (Mississippi State University). After graduation, he moved to Jackson, MS working as a Software Developer. Join Joe and the Token Talk squad as we discuss Tanzania, stereotypes, and race relations from our perspective. This week’s music: “Skelewu”-Davido. Go dance your ass off!