The Black Book Podcast

Black culture travels the entire span of the earth, but much of what is affectionately referred to as “the culture,” remains largely a mystery. The Black Book podcast gives listeners a deep-dive into the black experience by sitting down with ordinary people to discuss the topics that dominate our kitchen table conversations. Take a seat and join the conversation.

Season One Wrap

After 10 episodes and countless conversations, the Black Book Podcast wraps season one. Join me, your host, as I discuss the state of Black politics post-Trump, how we hold the current administration accountable, and some of my favorite moments from this season.

02-20
38:51

Dear Black Father

We underestimate the challenges people face when raising children, particularly black men coming from broken homes. At 25-years old, my dad, a man raised by a single mother, had four little black boys to raise. I asked him what that responsibility felt like? What mistakes did he make? Every black dad should hear this one!

02-04
37:39

Dear Black Mama

One of the only things more difficult than being a black man in America is raising one. How much more complicated does that become when you're a black woman doing it? My mom, Portia, is one of the smartest people I know and an expert on this topic. Hear what she has to say about raising black boys.

02-04
34:29

"NIGGA"

Who can say the word? What does it represent in the year 2021? I sit down with my close friends--two Los Angeles natives-- Reggie, a proud black man. And Daniel, a proud Mexican. In this episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the word and why so many people feel comfortable saying the word.

01-27
36:36

The Black Conservative

Anthony "Sruncho" McKinely is an accomplished comedian and a self-proclaimed Black conservative. We sit down for a spirited political conversation.

01-19
47:49

The New American Mob

On January 6th, 2020, a mob of violent Trump supporters led an insurrection at the Capitol of the United States of America. As a proud American, I am appalled, and here's why ...

01-10
22:53

THE ACTIVIST

Justin “Yaddiya” Johnson, a D.C. native, emerging artist and front line activist sits down for a conversation about the changes in Black neighborhoods due to gentrification, how the community should handle it and what’s next for the movement now that Trump is out.

12-31
32:58

WOKE & WHITE

How woke can white people really be? In this episode, my good friend Jake, who happens to be white, gives his interpretation of the new-aged freedom movement and what white people really think about the Black Lives Matter movement.

12-31
42:18

OFFICE SPACE

Madame Athena-Chang, a highly sought after racial training coach and a very good friend, discusses the trauma that black professionals endure in racially insensitive work environments. Stand up for yourself, or lose your job?

12-22
35:24

JUNGLE FEVER

My neighbor Tamara takes a seat at the kitchen table to talk about interracial dating. She shares her experience as a black woman dating white men and why, for a long time, she wouldn’t date black men. For this one, you might want to grab a shot glass, and your favorite tequila. wink

12-22
34:57

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