Keepin' It a Bean

Take time to listen in on the first Keepin' It a Bean Live Show! I speak with entrepreneur and founder of BVP Coffee Co. Garry Johnson III. Intro Music from Captain Brick. Follow Garry Johnson III's Work Here: Garry Johnson III - Instagram BVP Coffee -- Order Leroy's Today! - Use My Discount Code: MARQUISEDAVON Good Morning To Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Content

Will Smith had no business apologizing to everyone. He only was obligated to apologize to a couple of people. I believe in restorative justice and practices, but there is a human component to him as well. In this episode, I dive into why I think that Will Smith needs to be okay with this slap and how it humanized him as well.    Marquise Davon is a podcaster, educator, and overall content creator. His mission is to bridge academia and the hood by any means necessary. His content spans from short form pop culture moments to long form dissections. He hopes that he can inspire a people to be more mindful of each other.   Follow Me On  Socials:  @MarquiseDavon   linktre.ee/marquisedavon

Beyoncé has graced us with her 7th studio album "RENAISSANCE" and she wants us to feel. This is a review and dissection! Get out of our minds and just experience joy within the body. This is my dissection as a fan and as a person that loves analyzing the world that she created.    Follow Me On Socials:   @MarquiseDavon   linktre.ee/marquisedavon Become A Patron Mentioned Writers:  Njera Perkins - Beyoncé’s "Renaissance" Wants Us to Dance Our Troubles Away LYNNEÉ DENISE - Beyoncé’s Renaissance and the Case for Misery Resistance Wesley Morris - America Has a Problem and Beyonce Ain't It 

On this episode of "This American Negro," I explore how Queen Bey and King Kenny are trying to grapple with restorative justice in their music. We see that with Beyonce's "LEMONADE" and "BLACK IS KING," while Kendrick focuses mostly on the process of it on "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers." This conversation has been interesting due to their place in Blackness and wanting to find humanity in our own community.   Become a Patron Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram  Twitter  YouTube 

In this episode of "This American Negro," I explore Black men and our loneliness. I argue that masculinity places us into a box that feels like we're in isolation and that there is no one to turn to. I believe that we are being challenged in pop culture. It is causing a healthy conversation around what we need as Black men and I am excited to lead into this conversation. We have Lil Nas X, Rothaniel, Big Teak + Lil Murda, and Isaiah Rashad all pushing this conversation. This is a limited scope, but I did want to acknowledge that they occupy a space in popular culture that remains masculine that's more particular to hip hop.  Become a Patron. Follow me on: Instagram  Twitter  Check out all of my other work: linktr.ee/marquisedavon