In today's episode we mix things up; rather than the usual interview-style conversation, centering on the guest's career, their quarter life, etc., Caitlin brings on her incredible friend Abel Meseretab to have a frank conversation about race and the current events triggered by George Floyd's death. Recorded exactly one week after protesting started up in LA and across the globe, Caitlin and Abel (with a focus on Abel, duh) discuss their experiences over the past week and how suddenly things have shifted in this massive cultural moment. After getting into everything from the week's political change to how our Instagram feeds have transformed, Abel opens up his recent "cocktail of emotions" and fear triggered by the harsh realities of our country and its racist tendencies. He goes on to discuss a reflection piece he shared on Instagram recently about growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood and getting harassed by peers for being both black and gay (the latter which he had yet to come to terms with). Finally, Abel highlights "badass queen" of a mom and how lucky he feels to have her and his family's unwavering support as a gay man, especially in light of their more conservative Ethiopian upbringing. We sum up the episode with Abel reminding everyone to get to know black history and culture, not just the fun parts like Beyoncé (hence the title). I know this description sounds like a short essay for a college discussion group because that's how I write and the content is serious, but Abel is HILARIOUS and this episode is fucking fire. Follow Abel @abel.tessema and Caitlin @ckny1213 and @wtfsuppod and rate, review, and tell a friend about the pod.