While Black

On todays episode of While Black we sit down with Nic Stone author of the New York Times best seller "Dear Martin".  For any of our long time listeners you have heard Vince mention this book many times.  

Nic shares details on her upcoming projects (DOPE BOOKS AHEAD) and shines light on the political and racial high school world that Justyce, Manny, SJ, and Jared on share and navigate inside of Dear Martin  

If you are a young black teen or the parent of a young black teen we HIGHLY SUGGEST that you get close to this book. I promise it will open up the worlds of politics and race in high school for you in a way you may not have expected.

Here is a quick synopsis on the book and please go follow Nic on IG: @nicstone and dont forget to get social with While Black - IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] 

Synopsis:

Nic Stone's Dear Martin tells the story of an Ivy League-bound African-American student named Justyce who becomes a victim of racial profiling. He struggles to reconcile the fact that he's a "good kid" with suddenly being in police handcuffs. In the months that follow, Justyce confronts injustices and micro-aggressions he experiences at his mostly white prep school and the fallout from his brief detainment.

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Note: This is part 2 of HBCU Love and doesn't include all our normal upfront interaction, introductions, and laughs... if you have not checked out part 1 we suggest you go back and listen to part 1 first

Today's episode is part 2 on HBCU's and college admission with Dr Sonya Okoli and its just as amazing and informative as part 1. (Go check out part 1 "HBCU Love" if you have not listened)  

In this episode we dig deep into the admission process as well as what you need to know from a parents perspective about getting your young King or Queen into college. 

Do you know the difference between a college tour and a college visit?

Do you understand the importance of the PSAT's?

If not then you must listen to this episode!

Go follow Dr Okoli on IG:@askthecollegedr or run to pick up her book (Parenting For College) on her website (https://drsonyaokoli.com/) or on Amazon.com

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IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected]

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White Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was convicted and sentenced to 10 years for the murder of Botham Jean.

This episode is far from our normal format - we skip all of our normal upfront banter (No While Black Isht - No Dope Quotes) instead we head straight into the details and break down the Amber Guyger Trial for you. We brought back Criminal Defense attorney Ecleynne Mercy (IG: MercyLaw_GA) and Criminal Defense attorney and Former Federal Agent Mac (twitter: Macspeakslegal) along side marketing expert T Adeola (Twitter: @stemwhisperers & @tembo8482) to break down this case, the sentence, the optics, and the impact on our culture at large.

BTW Allowing Castle Doctrine into the case was a smart strategy - listen to learn more about why!

If you followed this case at all and care about understanding the details as well as how this case will impact you then you MUST tune in and listen.

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Do HBCU's really matter?

Why do HBCU's exist?

On this episode of While Black we sit down with Dr Sonya Okoli, one of the most sought after educational analyst in the game, and she delivers nothing but the facts and the need to knows about why our beloved HBCU's matter so much.....even and especially today

Simply put this is a HBCU lovefest!!

Go follow Dr Okoli on IG:@askthecollegedr or run to pick up her book (Parenting For College) on her website (https://drsonyaokoli.com/) or on Amazon.com

And Remember to get social with While Black

Please follow While Black on our social media 

IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected]

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One of the DOPEST While Black Episodes yet - Papi Picasso takes us on a poets journey through black culture. His ability to communicate with street smarts and boardroom strategy only adds credibility to his name. Papi Picasso has dope lines embedded into his everyday conversation and his ability to tell the truth of our lives, of our hoods, and of our hopes as men, women, fathers, mothers, and black people is undeniable.

Please tune in and listen to the brother. He gives you everything from laughs to literature and you will be stronger after listening

Follow him on IG: @Iampapipicasso or hit his website @https://www.papipicassopoetry.com/

Get Social with While Black:

IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] 

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She's too curvy, he's too broad, they are too dark, can you give us more exotic....Black models hear it all and its all related to the accepted American beauty standard. It impacts you and its definitely impacting our brothers and sisters in the fashion and modeling industry.

Today we sit down with Mari and learn much more about modeling:

Make sure you go and follow her IG: @glamstar14

Don't forget to get social with While Black: IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] 

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Black people are a multidimensional, multifaceted, and multitalented group of people and some of us even play the Cello. 

Meet today's guest, Okorie "OkCello" Johnson, a house music appreciating, Morehouse graduated, ex-hockey playing cellist that has graced stages, backroom, videos, and albums for music greats such as India Arie, De La Soul, and Big Boi (check the Kill Jill Video - SUPER DOPE). 

OkCello takes his time during this interview to lace us with amazing perspective on the African Diaspora, the future of the black community, and amazing personal cello spoken interpretations of situations we face often....plus he does it with both his voices (the one coming from his mouth and the one coming from his Cello)

This is a special and at times personal episode that is informational and emotional all the way through. You will walk away better as a result of listening - we promise - so sit back relax and enjoy.

Go follow OkCello at www.okcello.com or on IG: @okcello

Don’t forget get social with While Black 

IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected]

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On todays episode of While Black we sit down with Nic Stone author of the New York Times best seller "Dear Martin".  For any of our long time listeners you have heard Vince mention this book many times.  

Nic shares details on her upcoming projects (DOPE BOOKS AHEAD) and shines light on the political and racial high school world that Justyce, Manny, SJ, and Jared on share and navigate inside of Dear Martin  

If you are a young black teen or the parent of a young black teen we HIGHLY SUGGEST that you get close to this book.  I promise it will open up the worlds of politics and race in high school for you in a way you may not have expected.

Here is a quick synopsis on the book and please go follow Nic on IG: @nicstone and dont forget to get social with While Black - IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] 

Synopsis:

Nic Stone's Dear Martin tells the story of an Ivy League-bound African-American student named Justyce who becomes a victim of racial profiling. He struggles to reconcile the fact that he's a "good kid" with suddenly being in police handcuffs. In the months that follow, Justyce confronts injustices and micro-aggressions he experiences at his mostly white prep school and the fallout from his brief detainment.

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Get ready! - We really cant say much more than that. 

Initially we planned to talk about the 2nd amendment and gun rights for black folks but our guest Kimoni Sadiq had a wealth of opinions, incredible experience, shining intellect, and a fearless personality that led us into an unexpected conversation about the origin of black people, the power in unity, and the fact that there are definitely black people in the future.

Buckle up and hold on tight for this one

Keep an open mind as you listen and regardless to if you agree with his perspectives, his word choices, or his fearlessness promise to listen and allow yourself to learn something.

We want to remind you that on While Black there are no rules and learning is always an option.

Tune in, listen up, and sound off - let us know your thoughts because this episodes goes EVERYWHERE!

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When was the last time you gave thought to how improv or comedy speaks to the black agenda?

If your answer is "I cant recall ever thinking about that" then hit play and listen to two members of the African American Improv Troupe The Dark Side Of The Room chat improv comedy and how they make their mark while continuing to shine light on what it is to be black in America today.

Join While Black in its chat with Dark Side of The Room members Kirsten and Chris on a journey into a world you may not think about much but you should.

Make sure to follow Dark Side of The Room via their website http://darksidecomedy.com/

Don’t forget get social with While Black 

IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] 

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