Privacy in the Digital Age

How much privacy do we give up on a daily basis? With the social media encouraging us to share out every move, are we giving away too much information? Tonight, we sit with our local cyber security expert, Cousin Kenny. We discuss the events that led to privacy becoming optional and what you can do…

Blocks, Barbershops, and Beauty Salons

Historically, Black people’s whereabouts have always been a concern in the US. Where we are, how we are, and who we are have been subjects of debates in courthouses and churches. The one thing that held true was that we created and held space for ourselves even when the world didn’t. But what happe…

Big Mama's House: Matriarchy in the Black community

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we come from, who we are, and everywhere we could go. Tonight, we sit with Ms. Suzan …

Be Well: Our Ancestors' Wildest Dream

Are we overlooking one of our ancestors’ wildest dreams? When we consider the brutality forced upon Black bodies, wellness looks a lot less like a luxury and more like progress. How many of our ancestors just wanted to be okay? How many of them just wanted to go a day without waking up in pain? Ton…

Is the Black Church Still Black?

One of the earliest safe spaces for Black folks was the church. Birthed from segregation gone spiritual, the Black church gave us a place to fellowship “freely.” We used the church to educate, organize, and mobilize. It was a storehouse for the needy and a house call for the shut-in. Over time we s…

Black Love Languages

Tonight, we’re chopping it up about the infamous “5 Love Languages.” Where did they come from and what are they actually for? You might be surprised to learn that they were never meant to be universal let alone law. Rather than reject them though, let’s re-contextualize them. Let’s imagine what tho…

Fit, Fly, & Over 40

Can you age out of tradition? How does the wisdom of good aging change the way you move? When you’re over 40 and still in your prime, the game might look a little different!  We’re talking to Janese Boston about dating at an age where most have either settled down or plain old settled.

If It Isn't Love

Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they should go, and who the other person should be. It's in those narratives that some of us get caught and hurt for not living up to the c…

Do Your Work

Tripp sits with practitioners from two different worlds. A healer and a therapist. Keisha & Jalisha talk therapy, energy, and the raw truth about “The Work.”

Moving On: Sorry, Not Sorry

Moving on can be difficult. Especially when we feel closure is needed. It’s usually a closure that calls for acknowledgement and apologies. While both are nice to have, they aren’t guaranteed. In this episode we look at moving on without apologies and recovering without your pain being externally a…