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Chit Chat: We’re lit off Malibu and Fireball with Rumchata. You know the vibes! Black Interwebs: Gucci Mane just dropped ‘East Atlanta Santa 3’ and that shit CRANKS. Do yourself a favor and go stream that shit! Kim Kardashian put on her best blackfishing act to pose for 7Hollywood magazine. Apparently, she was supposed to be channeling Elizabeth Taylor, but she really looked like Diana Ross or Diahann Carroll at first glance. SMH. It upset me and my homegirl!  Successful Black People: Queen Mariah Carey has finally gone number one this year with her 1994 hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’! This is the second Christmas song to ever hit the number one spot on Billboard! CNN says, “‘All I Want From Christmas Is You’ is Spotify’s most-streamed Christmas song of all time, with more than 602 million plays...it’s earned more than 2 million in royalties since it was first added to Spotify.”  NowThis says, “Mariah has made $60 million from ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’”.  Favorite Thing of the Day: East: Mariah Carey! West: HBO’s Chernobyl & Watchmen. But most importantly, BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN!!!! Mental Health Minute: How we deal with anxiety around the holidays when it comes to money issues, getting the right gifts, and finding enough time to get everything done. This Day in Our History: On December 24th, 1951, Libya was “released from British and French oversight”. In other words, independence was acquired. They called themselves The United Kingdom of Libya, started off as a monarchy under King Idris I, and the rest is history!  Ask the Africans:-How do you respond when someone gifts you something you truly hate?-What are some things you would like to gift YOURSELF next Christmas? 

Chit Chat: We’re a little tipsy and a tad smacked. Enjoyyyy! Black Interwebs: Lizzo went to a basketball game with her booty out. It got the people going. Successful Black People: Pamela Joyner is an African American business woman and art collector. She received her education from Dartmouth College and the Harvard Business School, and is one of the most influential collectors of African American art. She has one of the most extensive collections in the world! Joyner is based in San Francisco. A good amount of her collection is displayed at her home, which she has opened to the public. Joyner is a member of the board of the Art Institute of Chicago, the J. Paul Getty Trust, and is a founding partner of Avid Partners, which is a marketing firm in San Francisco. Joyner and her husband created the Joyner/Giuffrida Collection of African American art. Their exhibition, Solidary & Solitary, was on display in Chicago earlier this year.  Favorite Thing of the Day: East: PAX vaporizer. West: Crime Junkie!!  Mental Health Minute: East speaks on how she set boundaries at work to protect her mental health.  This Day in Our History: December 17, 1991: Michael Jordan is named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year! He is the eighth black man in history to receive this honor.  Ask the Africans: The audio cut midway through the segment :(. We got y’all next episode!

East & West discuss Queen & Slim. Spoiler alert!!!

Chit Chat: When men in gay clubs hit on women. Foreign dick.  Black Interwebs:Ari Lennox did not win anything at the 2019 Soul Train Awards, and she had no problem letting us know. Plenty of folk on Twitter believe Lizzo shouldn’t have won a damn thing. What say ye?  Successful Black People:Nia DaCosta is a 29 year old black woman who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Harlem. She graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, then wrote the script for Little Woods (which later starred Tessa Thompson). The script was picked for the Sundance Screenwriters and Directors Labs in 2015, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2018. She is currently directing the Candyman sequel (set for release on June 12th, 2020), and is also the director for the Netflix series, Top Boy.  Favorite Thing of the Day:West: Top Boy & Top Boy: Summerhouse...and Top Boy. East: Mi new car beep beep lol. Mango Nectar! Mental Health Minute: Summer Walker opened up to Beyoncé’s internet about her social anxiety, but people are out here tryna invalidate her lived experiences.  They Didn’t Have to Die: Last we checked, the police had shot and/or killed 1,488 people. From October 5th-to November 21st, the police have killed 169 people. So far this year, the police have injured or killed a grand total of 1,804 human beings.  This Day in Our History: Tina Turner’s Birthday! She was born on November 26, 1939.Abolitionist & women’s rights activist, Sojourner Truth, passed away in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 26, 1883. Ask the Africans:If you found out someone you’ve been seeing for 3 months doesn’t have papers to legally stay in this country, what would you do? 

If you ain't black don't say it.

Chit Chat: Yo, why do all your exes/past flings always try to enter your life at the same damn time?Black Interwebs: On Twitter, @heykelechi started got the people going when she tweeted about dating bisexual men...shout-out to her!Successful Black People: Jackie Aina. No explanation needed at all. We STAN a queen!Favorite Thing of the Day: West: The freedom she has at her job to kind of do whatever she wants, whenever she wants. East: Beyonce’s Homecoming album! Mental Health Minute: We speak about our different triggers😡🤬This Day in Our History: This week, we chose to highlight a few happenings that occurred on November 5th instead of focusing on a singular event.In 1829 or 1836 (there’s conflicting information), Theodore S. Wright became the first African American to get a theology degree in the United States. The narcissistic fuck Donald Trump is calling this impeachment inquiry a “lynching”. On November 5th, 1912, it was reported that 61 black folk were lynched.In 1968, the late great Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman to be elected to Congress, representing BedStuy in NYC.On November 5th, 1974, Walter E. Washington became the first elected mayor of Washington, DC. Ask the Africans: How early is too early to start exploring ones sexuality? 

In the spirit of Halloween, we’ve decided to bring real live horrors to your beautiful ears. Trick or treat, b*tches!

Chit Chat: Tinder dating? Sugar daddies? Let us catch you up on what we’ve been up to!Black Interwebs: Pastor Wilson. PERIODT! Summer Walker’s Tiny Desk performance...people are not being empathetic or understanding at all. The woman has anxiety, dang!Successful Black People: Meghan Markle, who has faced a racist backlash, is the epitome of royal dignity and class as she continues to settle into her role as the Duchess of Sussex and as a new mom with the birth of her first child, Archie.Favorite Thing of the Day: Taco Bamba? Penises? Thinking about dicks? Our imminent vacation? Neither of us are ready to be flawed out, and neither of us decided on a FTOD. In the words of East, “nigga, nothing”.Mental Health Minute: It’s beginning to get colder in the DMV. For this week’s MHM, we speak about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Abeg, pls forgive us for calling it Seasonal Affective Depression. This Day in Our History: Julie Ethel Dash was born on October 22, 1952. She is a film director, writer and producer. Dash received her MFA in 1985 at the UCLA film school and is one of the graduates and filmmakers born out of a time known as the L.A Rebellion. In 1977, during her time at UCLA, she directed Diary of an African Nun, which is an adaptation of a short story by Alice Walker. In 1981, Dash received a grant to research Gullah culture in the Sea Island communities of South Carolina and Georgia. Part of this research was included in her 1991 feature, Daughters of the Dust, which became the first full-length film directed by an African American woman to obtain general theatrical release in the US. She’s directed episodes of Queen Sugar and, earlier this year, it was announced that her next project will be an Angela Davis biopic! We’re looking forward to seeing that piece of art!!! Ask the Africans: Taken from the pages of reddit:u/GertieGuss: What’s something someones said to you that at the time made you mad but since then you’ve realized they were right?u/AnlythDalar: If you take everyones hearing and eye sight away for 5 minutes everyday would the world descend into chaos or would we adapt to it?

Chit Chat: Self-care! Black Interwebs: Webstar and Young B aka Bianca Bonnie dropped Chicken Noodle Soup on September 26th, 2006. K pop star J-Hope and singer Becky G brought the song back 13 years later on September 27, 2019. We definitely prefer the original song, but we’re glad they gave money and credit where it was due!  Successful Black People: Lauren Underwood is a U.S. representative in Illinois. She’s been in office for less than a year and is already breaking records! At 32 years old, she is the first woman, first person of color, AND first millennial to represent her district. She’s also the youngest black woman to ever serve in Congress!  Favorite Thing of the Day: West: Vacuum Beds. East: Forgiveness. Mental Health Minute: Euphoria (HBO) showcases depression, addiction, and a look into mental health illnesses. Zendaya does such an amazing job. Give this woman her Emmys and Golden Globes! This Day in Our History: Jesse Jackson’s birthday! He was born on October 8, 1941. He was an activist, a civil rights leader, he marched with MLK, and ran for president twice. He’s the second black man to run for office in history! Ask the Africans: If you could only accomplish one big thing in life, what would it be? Can you stay with someone who’s sex game has declined over time?

Chit Chat: What we’ve been up to since season one ended! Black Interwebs: Lizzo falsely and publicly calling out the Postmates employee, and the backlash (on both sides) that ensued. Kayla Nicole/NicoleTV, her comments that offended the trans community, and her swift apology. Successful Black People: Tomi Adeyemi, author of the international bestseller, Children of Blood and Bone. It is a West African inspired fantasy YA novel. Her book is being developed into a major motion picture! Her follow up book, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, is expected to come out in December 2019! Adeyemi also happens to be #17 (one number before Beyonce) on #TheRoot100 list of the most influential African Americans! Favorite Thing of the Day: East’s: Her dog who recently passed. West’s: a ring that East gave her. Mental Health Minute: Friends going through a mental health crisis. They Didn’t Have to Die: So far this year, the police have shot or killed 1,488 people.  This Day in Our History: October 1st 1960 is when Nigeria gained their independence from the British Empire. Happy Nigerian Independence Day! 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 Ask the Africans: If you died today would you die happy? If you could fuck anyone of your choosing, who would it be and why? 

It’s the last episode of the season! Keep up with our Youtube and social media pages for more content!   Freestyle [0:00] — It’s the last episode of the season Yeah we turning up we turning up for good reason Did this shit all on our own we don’t need no help That’s how we plan to accumulate our wealth Money money money on our mind Chasing all our dreams yeah we know how to grind I’m a boss lady Go getter baby, If you want my time then you gon have to pay me    Cultural Catch Up [2:43] — African parents don’t normally want their kids to go into careers that have to do with the arts. How do we feel about that? Would we pursue careers in the arts category ourselves? Would we be happy if our future kids wanted to pursue careers outside of STEM?    Black Interwebs [11:00] — Brehanna Daniels is the first black woman to be a Nascar Tire Changer! Although this history was made back in 2017, Brehanna’s feat is and forever will be relevant. She’s also Guyanese American! Peep this living legend on Instagram @brehannadaniels Sherrexcia Rolle is a 29 year old black woman and is also the Vice President of Operations and General Counsel for Western Air, a Bahamian airline! This airline has a net worth of over $90mill. Catch this queen on Instagram @rexyrolle    Successful Black People [14:30] — Robert F. Smith is pledging $40 million towards the student loan debt of Morehouse’s entire 2019 graduating class! He announced it while giving his speech at their commencement ceremony. Robert is the founder, chairman and ceo of Vista Equity Partners. With a $5 billion net worth, he is currently the richest black person in America. https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/news/morehouse-commencement-speaker-announces-grant-to-pay-off-entire-class-of-2019-student-loans   Favorite Thing of the Day [17:17] — Thee one...thee only...our girl Hot Girl Megan Theeeeeeeeee Stallion just dropped her album, Fever, and it is hot as FUCK! We are sick and lit!! If you have not streamed the album yet, you are doing yourself a disservice. Megan Thee Stallion is that bitch. Treat yoself and blast that album. 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣Real hot girl shit!! Mental Health Minute [21:40] — How do you stay positive? How do you push through the daily bullshit and keep a positive attitude?  They Didn’t Have to Die [28:02]— From 5/12-5/18, the police have murdered 18 people. I don’t know what these individuals were doing, I don’t know why these officers decided to kill them...all I know is they didn’t have to die. San Diego just backed a state bill which limits the use of deadly force by cops. We need to see this bill passed in all 50 states! This Day in Our History [30:55] — Today is X Day! Malcolm Little aka el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz aka Malcolm X was born on May 19th, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother is from Grenada and his dad was born in Georgia. After his family life fell apart, Malcolm X went through a period of crime which landed him in the prison system. It was in prison where he found his faith, Elijah Muhammad, and the Nation of Islam. He was a Pan Africanist, a Black Nationalist, a minister, and an activist.  On May 19th, 1948, Grace Beverly Jones aka Grace Mendoza was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica! At the tender age of 18, she signed with Wilhelmina Modeling agency and has been snatching edges ever since. She is a singer, a songwriter, a producer a model, an actress, and a living muhhfuckin legend. Grace Jones is a barrier breaking icon. Happy 71st birthday, sis!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuW4TcZWeLI    Ask the Africans [34:55] — Hi! My name is George and I have a question for the AA. When in a relationship, how often do you think you should see the person you’re dating within a week? Hey there! I have a question for the AA. Could you marry someone you don’t love because they provide stability and comfort? What has been the hardest part of starting and continuing this podcast?   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3  EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com    LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

Fuck Trump and the rest of the dumb ones. Climate change is fucking real.  Show Notes: Freestyle [0:00]  —  Hello everybody, it’s the middle of May Hella shit gone wrong so we have a lot to say Cyclone Kenneth and Cyclone Idai Death toll 2k and it’s climbing everyday Climate change is not a hoax, please don’t take this as a joke We fucking with the only place that we can call home And china stay the fuck out of Africa You fucking with the only place that we can call home Cultural Catch Up [2:56] — When people from back home say negative things about black Americans...little do they know black skin is black skin. White supremacy comes at all of us the same way! Black Interwebs [12:00] — 1. Lawmakers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are about to make it illegal to call the cops on people who are simply #LivingWhileBlack. Let us pray and summon all the positive energy so calling the cops on people for no real reason becomes a federal offense!  2. There’s been a sanctioned genocide going on in West Papua. Over 15% of their population has been wiped out. West Papua has one of the world’s largest goldmines and the third largest copper mine. Indonesians are being paid big tax dollars by Freeport McMoRan (a mining company) to brutally keep the West Papuans away from their own resources. The people of West Papua and being raped, maimed, and killed. Nobody with power is doing anything about it because they’re profiting off of this genocide. It is fucked up. It is real. And there is so much more to the story. Check out this article and the many other informative resources online. https://www.africanglobe.net/headlines/west-papuablack-genocide-world-ignoring/ 3. A group of black doctors have opened an urgent care facility in Hyde Park, Chicago! The founders include Airron Richardson, MD, MBA, FACEP; Germaine Henderson-Rawls, APN; Renita White, PA-C; Reuben C. Rutland, MD, MBA; Michael A. McGee, MD, MPH, FACEP. These healthcare professionals are doing big, big things! Check them out at https://premierucchicago.com Successful Black People [27:08] — Rihanna is the first woman of color to lead an LVMH Maison. “Designing a line like this with LVMH is an incredibly special moment for us. Mr. Arnault has given me a unique opportunity to develop a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits. I couldn’t imagine a better partner both creatively and business-wise, and I’m ready for the world to see what we have built together.” Rihanna is a real live superwoman. WE STAN!!!!!!!!!!!! Favorite Thing of the Day [30:03] — Coisa Mais Linda aka Most Beautiful Thing on Netflix (West’s favorite thing). It’s set in 1950s Brazil and touches on white privilege, racism, the patriarchy, sexuality, and so much more! The Kiwi Quencher smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe (East’s favorite thing). It’s sweet but refreshing! Mental Health Minute [34:08] — Why is therapy such a big stigma in Black/African households? How do we feel about seeing therapists? They Didn’t Have to Die [41:01]— From 5/5 until 5/11, the police have found a way to murder 18 people. That’s from Sunday to Saturday. Not even a full seven days. Our total count for the year is 458. Y’all, we’re only halfway through May.  This Day in Our History [42:37] — On May 12th, 1984, Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela, aka Madiba, had his first official visit from his wife, Nomzamo Winnie Mandela. After spending over 27 years in prison, Mandela went on to become the President of South Africa. He served as President from 1994-1999. He was an anti-apartheid revolutionary and spent his time dismantling the legacy of apartheid and tackling institutional racism. Unfortunately, he passed away back on July 18th, 2013. He was 95 years old.  Ask the Africans [45:27] — 1. What’s a trait you admire about your mother?2. We both love Game of Thrones. Who do you want to win the Iron Throne? INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3  EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com  LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

The black dollar is a trillion dollars strong. One. Trillion. Let us utilize that power! Show Notes: Freestyle [0:00] — Neighborhood Nip been laid to rest We all gotta keep tryna do our best Spread love spread positivity Turn around put it back in the community  Black business been poppin up Find a local one, gon shop it up Circulate the dollar, make it all us Spending power strong, gon shop it up Cultural Catch Up [1:58] — Sex is a taboo in African households. Why must it be this way?! Also, how old were you when you first watched porn? Share with us!! Also, how do you feel about the word ’negro’? Black Interwebs [17:50] — Beyonce. Beychella. Homecoming. Need we say more?! — Baltimore native Changa Bell founded the Black Male Yoga Initiative. “A major factor was my own personal discomfort in yoga studios. I didn’t feel anybody cared about whether I was there or not. It seemed like I was being judged over my appearance and I didn’t fit the mold, I just didn’t want others to feel that way. And once I did indeed get myself better, I wanted to make sure other men didn’t feel the same way I did. I wanted to create a space where they could be themselves and be better.” https://people.com/human-interest/changa-bell-black-men-yoga-heal/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_content=20190227 —Brandon Michael Tyson, a white supremacist, was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of BreYanna Stevenson, a Black trans woman. The Oklahoman reports Tyson, 32, pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Brooklyn’s BreYanna Stevenson, 31, in February. It was Oklahoma County District Judge Amy Palumbo's decision to determine if Tyson would receive life with or without the option of parole. “Your actions show that you’re a liar, a thief and a murderer,” Palumbo said during the conviction. “You are a danger to the public. You have been given chance after chance after chance.” This murderer is a known member of the hateful ass white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood. “I hope you pray for your salvation,” Palumbo said ahead of revealing Tyson had been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Many of Stevenson's friends and family were present at the sentencing, including her mother, Vivian Stevenson, who spoke before the judge's decision. “Burying a child is nothing that a parent should have to do, so with that being said, I never wanted the death penalty for you because I did not want your parents to have to go through what I am having to endure,” she said to her daughter's killer. “I do pray that you get life without parole, though, because you have proven by your actions that you do not deserve to be free ever again.” Vivian warmly remembered her child as someone whose presence “lit up a room whenever she entered it.” Successful Black People [28:37] — Nia Franklin (Miss America). Kaliegh Garris (Miss Teen USA). Cheslie Kryst (Miss USA). Black women officially encompass the beauty pageant trifecta and we are livinggggg for this long overdue recognition! 🗣🗣🗣Representation matters!! Favorite Thing of the Day [31:31] — The curry goat with rice and peas my mom and sister made (West’s Favorite Thing). Raspberry Lemonade from Cheesecake Factory (East’s favorite thing). “That’s a tongue-popping drink!” Mental Health Minute [35:09] — Growing up in a household where problems aren’t talked about or openly worked through…did you experience this? How did you learn to deal with conflict? How do you handle confrontations and disagreements today?  They Didn’t Have to Die [44:14] — Since we recorded our last regularly programmed episode, the police have managed to take the lives of 71 people. Fuck. This. Shit. Our count of people killed by police now amounts to 440 bodies. This Day in Our History [47:20] — Moneta J. Sleet Jr. was an American press photographer best known for his work as a staff photographer for Ebony magazine. On May 5th, 1969 he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for his photograph of Coretta Scott King and Bernice Albertine King, her youngest daughter, at Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral. Sleet was the first African American man to win the Pulitzer, the first African American to win the award for journalism, and the second person overall to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography. He passed away on September 30th, 1996. He was 70 years old.  Ask the Africans [49:50] — Would you rather cheat or be cheated on? INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3  EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com  LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

We’re fans of Bkchat London, so we picked out questions from our favorite episodes. Hit us up with your answers!! Show Notes:  Questions: If a guy asks you out on a date do you expect him to pay? Do you feel like women should be cooking for their men? Is it something you want to do daily for your future husband/family (aka you are the only one that cooks)?  Should your man be able to police what you wear out? If a man proposes and she says no, is the relationship over  Is sexual assault or rape ever the fault of the victim  If you found out someone you’ve been seeing for 3 months doesn’t have papers to legally stay in this country, what would you do?  What do you do if someone you’re seeing smells “down there”? Is it mandatory that your partner knows how you make your money or your financial status?  If your friend gets into a new relationship and starts acting brand new, what do you do? INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3  EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com  LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

We’re smacked, relaxed, and thinking heavy while black. Show Notes: Are we a minuscule part of intelligent life in the universe? Does free will exist, or is every action predetermined? Can achieving nothing make a person happy? If everyone spoke their mind, would the world be a better place? Do we control technology or is technology controlling us? Remember an important decision you had to make. How would your life be different if you chose the other option? Are highly intelligent people less happy than individuals with average intelligence? INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3 EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com   LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

The women of Sudan are powerful. Periodt! Show Notes: Freestyle [0:00] — The women of Sudan are getting their government in order and we are here for it! We see you, Alaa Salah! Lyrics: Dictator 30 years Omar al Bashir Sudanese had enough  Made that nigga switch gears Kicked out of the palace  No drink no chalice  Whole regime gotta go Unless they want more malice Every mothafuckin dog Gotta have its day And if you do evil shit Yo ass gon pay Karma comes around Not once, not twice Play the Game of Thrones You gotta pay the iron price      Cultural Catch Up [1:38] — Getting older and becoming an adult in an African household can be a tricky situation, especially if your parents have always been strict. When do you stop asking for permission to do things and start *politely* letting them know your plans? Where are the lines drawn?! Black Interwebs [12:18] — This past Thursday, Nipsey Hussle had a beautiful celebration of life at the Staples Center. This man was so great, President Barack Obama (yes, he’s still our president) wrote a letter for Nipsey. Hussle’s song, “Ocean Views”, gave his family and friends a little direction on how to conduct his homegoing. “Then when I die, blue rag around my rifle/ Hunnid thousand in my coffin, that’s just light dough,” he rapped on the song. “Play a Stevie Wonder song, smoke some flight bro”. Stevie Wonder surely did perform at Neighborhood Nip’s memorial service. Rest in perfect peace, Nip. The marathon will forever continue.  —The Robert W. Coleman School in Baltimore replaced detention with meditation & yoga! They introduced the Mindful Meditation Room in February 2016. “The suspension rates in the school lowered significantly. Some of the students have mentioned how the program changed their lives.” Kids began using techniques to calm anxiety before exams or calm their anger in the middle of a disagreement. We need this to be replicated throughout the school system!!  https://truththeory.com/2019/04/09/school-replaced-detention-with-meditation-and-it-created-incredible-results/  —Whoopi Goldberg just launched a line of weed infused products to help ease period pain! It’s called Whoopi & Maya, look for it online! https://whoopiandmaya.com  Successful Black People [18:08] — Alissa Ashley, a beauty guru and photographer extraordinaire! Check out both of her pages. She’s dope AF! https://www.instagram.com/alissa.ashley/   https://www.instagram.com/alissa.ashley2/  Favorite Thing of the Day [19:50] — Self-made tropical smoothies (East’s favorite thing). She a fruity bitch who loves making smoothies. Her favorite smoothie (made with Vitamix) is: spinach, pineapple, mango, coconut chunks from Trader Joe’s, and either unfiltered orange juice or unfiltered apple juice. Watch out for our smoothie shops and trucks! Coming to cities near you in the year 202x.; Game of Thrones and replacing her favorite vibrator (West’s favorite things). She’s a horny bitch.  Also, visit Cuba. The people in Havana are so black and so beautiful. Also, watch Guava Island. Mental Health Minute [27:17] — Parenting and being mentally prepared to raise a child...we all had to unlearn things from our parents. What habits, tendencies, or problematic behaviors will you have to unlearn before raising your own kids? What parts of your past do you need to face and make peace with so you can be a better parent? They Didn’t Have to Die [39:53] — From 4/6-4/12 the police killed 24 people. It’s the morning though, and we feel the police killed more than one person on this day. We’ll confirm with y’all on our next regular episode (two weeks, our loves). This Day in Our History [42:40] — So the Germans arrived in modern day Namibia in 1882 with plans of stealing land and valuable resources. By 1902, the German “colony” had 200,000 inhabitants; 2,595 Germans, 1,354 Afrikaners(fucking Dutch), and 452 British. The other 195,599 people were the native Herero, Ovambo, and Nama. Europeans had a racial slur for them which shall not be named.  On April 13th, 1904, the natives had enough and rebelled against the Germans. The Germans were scared AF and had to temporarily fall back. Although a genocide of the Herero, Ovambo, and Nama people later ensued, we just wanted to highlight the strength and resilience of our people. Also, fuck Germany.  List of modern day Namibia’s battles: https://www.klausdierks.com/Chronology/index_battles.htm  Ask the Africans [46:16] — What are your opinions on casual hookups? Have you been judged or are you judgmental? What’s the worst Tinder/Dating App Date you’ve been on?  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3  EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com  LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

Rest in perfect peace, Hu$$le. Show Notes: Freestyle [0:00] — Thank you, Nipsey, for all you did. We hope you know you’ve inspired the masses. The marathon will not stop! Lyrics: R I P to Nip He got shot on his block Marathon not a sprint And we ain’t gon stop Slauson and Crenshaw He took it to the top Too Big To Fail Keeping kids off the block Creating opportunities Investing in communities  Rapper, investor he had it on lock   Cultural Catch Up [2:55] — As a first gen kid, if you don’t speak your parents’ language you can be made to feel less than and as an outsider. The jokes may roll off our shoulders, but the shit can still hurt. Is it my fault my parents didn’t teach me the native language?? Support me cuz! Black Interwebs [10:22] – Jussie Smollett case developments; people mad at Lupita for using Spasmodic Dysphonia as one of many reference points when practicing for Red’s character. Nobody criticized Tom Hanks with Forrest Gump though…; Beyoncé ditched TopShop and chucked the deuces to diverseless ass Reebok to work with Adidas. It’s finna be a “multi-level” partnership, and Ivy Park is coming bizzackkk; Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”, otherwise known as Horses in the Back, was taken off the country music charts for not being “country enough” (or not being white enough). Shoutout to Billy Ray Cyrus for jumping on the remix. We see you! Successful Black People [20:00] — Jare Ijalana from Nigeria is only 5 years old, but after being named the most beautiful girl in the world by Al Gore’s internet, she has landed got a modeling campaign and her two sisters also got modeling contracts!  Favorite Thing of the Day [21:35] — Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (East’s favorite thing). Apparently, East been reading great books this year but hasn’t been sharing with the groupchat. West is highly offended; Durban Poison cannabis cartridge from Elite Meds (West’s favorite thing). Also, West been enjoying re-watching all of Game of Thrones. Mental Health Minute [26:17] — How do you deal with people who project their anger on you? Do you check them? Keep it moving? Or check them and keep it moving? Why is so hard for us humans to apologize and openly admit when we’re wrong? They Didn’t Have to Die [35:22] — 3/22-4/5: 53 people were murdered by police. That’s 345 for the fucking year. Also, 3 historically black churches (Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, St. Mary Baptist Church, and Greater Union Baptist Church) were burned within a 10-day span in the St. Landry Parish of Louisiana. These fires were no accident. We know what’s up. This Day in Our History [40:49] — John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo aka J.P. Clark aka John Pepper Clark was born April 6th, 1935 in Kiagbodyuo, Nigeria. Papa Bekederemo is a poet, a journalist, a playwright, a scholar-critic, and so much more. Happy 84th birthday, sir! Ask the Africans [42:23] – Have you ever used a household item as a sex toy? If so, which one? How important is sex in a relationship? If he isn’t great in bed but everything else is great is that a deal breaker? INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3  EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com  LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

Tune into this special Anonymous Africans episode to hear our thoughts, theories, and theatrical re-enactments of Red! Us is a 2019 American horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele. The film stars Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Elisabeth Moss, and Tim Heidecker, and follows a family who are confronted by their doppelgängers. The project was first announced in February 2018, and much of the cast joined that summer. Peele produced the film alongside Jason Blum and Sean McKittrick (with the trio previously having collaborated on ‘Get Out’ and ‘BlacKkKlansman’), as well as Ian Cooper. Filming took place from July to October 2018 in California. Us had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 8, 2019 and was theatrically released in the United States on March 22, 2019, by Universal Pictures. The film has grossed over $176 million worldwide and received praise from critics for Peele's screenplay and direction, as well as for the musical score and acting. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3 EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

A LOT has happened since we last recorded. We back! Show Notes: Freestyle [0:00] — Black History Month continues with this freestyle. We’ve missed y’all! Lyrics: I’m a pioneer in the sky Call me Bessie Coleman Stride, hurdle, jump high Call me Alice Coachman First black woman judge Yeah, I’m Jane Bolin Hol up Strong, trans, and queer I’m Marsha P Johnson (adlib) When i wake up, get my cake up Call me Oprah Winfrey And she love to give back Yeah she’s never stingy I hit the ball out the park Yeah I’m Jackie Robinson Sing that whistle register Call me Minnie Ripperton    Cultural Catch Up [1:37] — As kids, being African wasn’t something to be proud of, but now everyone loves Afrobeat. Being a black African is way more accepted and celebrated these days. How does this make you feel? Also, is dark skin only “in” and accepted for black men? If/when you do see dark skin women getting praise on social media, are you noticing any trends? Black Interwebs [7:37] — Suddenly, there is silence from the Chicago PD and their “sources” about Jussie Smollett. He is now charged with 16 felony counts for every alleged lie | Jess Hilarious’ racist Fiasco…she posted videos of a Sikh man getting on the same plane as her and she acted scared and racist. She claims she thought the man was Muslim (as if that would justify her fear). Now she has crocodile tears in her apology video |  Ethiopian airlines crash | Christchurch attack in New Zealand 50+ people died in mass shooting. Also, BET needs to officially start producing morning and evening news. The platform is there. Utilize it! Successful Black People [16:37] — Nija Charles, an American songwriter and record producer, an American songwriter and producer, was born on October 20th, 1997. This young black woman has written songs for The Carters, Meek Mill, and even won a Grammy for writing Cardi B’s song “Ring” (featuring Kehlani). This woman is 21. Twenty. One!!! We’re looking forward to your long and extensive career, Nija!!  Favorite Thing of the Day [18:10] — Megan Thee Stallion, Solange’s “When I Get Home”, and Jordan Peele’s “Us” (West’s favorite things); Megan Thee Stallion (East’s favorite for the week). Hot Girl Meg’s mother, Holly-Wood, just passed. Her grandmother passed a couple weeks back. SMH. May their souls rest in perfect peace. Girl, your fans are holding you up. We love you, Meg!! Mental Health Minute [24:57] — Check on yourself. Listen to your body. Get yourself some sleep. West delves into her experience with manic episodes, being overmedicated in an extended hospitalization, and using cannabis to come down from that unnecessarily long manic episode. Sleep deprivation and success don’t mix! We also need African parents to start acknowledging the importance of mental health. They Didn’t Have to Die [39:57] — 2/23-3/21; 101 people killed by police officers. Why is this happening?! If you’re a police officer and you have some knowledge you’d like to anonymously share, pleaseeee send us an email. Or 10. Our inbox is ready. We want to have open, honest, and respectable conversations. If anyone out there has an idea or 700 ideas on how to go about enacting nationwide police reform, pleaaassssseeee send them emails over! This Day in Our History [48:30] — Cheyney State College student rebellion went down on March 22nd, 1968. What happened? We don’t know! Google isn’t giving us anything at all. If you or your momma have some info, educate us in the comments! Slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico on March 22nd, 1873!! Ask the Africans [55:28] — What is completely unforgivable in a relationship? Abuse? Cheating? Homophobia? Share your perspective in the comments ! INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anonymousafricans/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AnonAfricans FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Anonymous-Africans-304483220305997/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/2OwjIm3 EMAIL: anonymousafricans@gmail.com LIKE! COMMENT! SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW! EMAIL OR DM US QUESTIONS YOU’D LIKE US TO ASK DURING THE ANONYMOUS AFRICANS SEGMENT!

Jussie Smollett, trivia questions, and more!