Tim Anderson is a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox who recently caught an overhand right from Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez that nearly put him to sleep. Was it a lucky punch? Is Anderson a bad teammate? The crew gives their take on this situation, check it out and check in to tell us what you think? As always...LIKE. SUBSCRIBE.SHARE!
The crew is back in time to commemorate a day that will go down in history for the culture. Alabama has been known as a hotbed for racism throughout history and on August 5, 2023, another chapter has been added to that book. Making viral rounds on social media the Riverboat Rumble...Mayhem in Montgomery was one for the ages! Check in with the crew as we discuss this epic moment in history! As always...LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE on all platforms!
When will enough be enough? Another day passed and another school shooting occurred...When will laws change? What needs to change? Who is responsible for this change? How will this change happen? Our children are not even safe in school, and as politicians play political chess with their lives the public sits in terror and hurt, as some of our most precious citizens are being taken from this earth at the hands of monsters. The monster is no longer under the bed or in the closet, it's following t...
Discussions about non-Black students enrolling at HBCUs and their true intention have long since been debated in the HBCU community by alumni and outsiders...Is it because they love the culture? Are they genuine allies? Are they taking advantage of an opportunity to study at a unique institution to learn more about the culture? No matter what the reason, respect for the institution, its history, and the student body should be rule #1. Recently a Howard Law School student who happened to not be b...
Ye is back in business it seems with Adidas. Did they need him or did he need them? Who won, and was Kanye right about the power certain people may have over Black entrepreneurs thriving? The crew speaks on this change and what that means for the Yeezy Brand. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
Piggy-backing off of the Michael B. Jordan incident, were you a cool kid or a nerd in high school? The crew thinks back to their time as high schoolers and debates whether they were cool or nerds? Corny or not? Let's face it some of our styles were cooler in our minds than they were in reality! Join the crew as we discuss these social statuses. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
By now most people know Michael B. Jordan, whether you know him as Wallas from "The Wire", Killmonger from Black Panther, or Adonis Creed from The Creed Trilogy, this brother is all over, and widely known as one of the hottest Actors in the game. Between his social reputation, high-profile romances, etc...he has often been seen as a squeaky-clean good guy. In high school, he was picked on for being different, and when he was confronted by one of the people who harassed him in school, he reminded...
Why is trauma such a staple in Black cinema? Why during Black History Month are these movies shown repeatedly? This is supposed to be a time to celebrate the culture and the many shades of us...why must we experience and see our trauma during our "celebration"? We know it's #Black365 and no one month can ever fully tell the whole story, but why is our story always tied to trauma before the triumph, when we see ourselves on the silver screen? These are questions the crew attempts to address in th...
In case you were under a rock, Rihanna performed during the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, and let the world know she is expecting baby #2 with A$AP Rocky. Was there other messaging in her performance? Should she have done more? Was it a good show? Oh yeah, and the Chiefs beat the Eagles in a great game. Busta Rhymes was violated by an aggressive fan and he responded accordingly? The crew chops it up on these topics, tune in to see what our thoughts are, and let us know yours! As always... LIKE....
THIS IS TERRIBLE. No murder is ok. No murder at the hands of the people who are supposed to protect and serve is ok. What happened to Tyre Nichols IS. NOT. OK. The perpetrators of this lynching deserve the absolute heaviest punishment that can be given. The crew talks about the gravity of this moment giving their perspective on the events surrounding the murder of Tyre Nichols. Listen in and share your thoughts. As always LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
The crew takes a moment to give their perspective on the events surrounding Bills Defensive Back Damar Hamlin, and his serious injury. We take a moment to debate Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe's recent interactions and how timing is everything in this situation. We are continuing to send up prayers and encouragement for #3 as he continues his recovery. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
The crew continues our conversation with our brother Frankie Diggs, the Owner, and CEO of Money Made Records and Elite Records. Frankie speaks on the state of hip-hop and the violence that has been surrounding the industry, and how it has impacted his label. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
The crew sits down with our brother Frankie Diggs, the Owner, and CEO of Money Made Records and Elite Records. Frankie drops some gems in this episode about how he got to his position in the music game, the journey that brought him here, his artists, and the knowledge some industry vets shared with him along the way. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
The crew talks about some changes and future thoughts for the LHIA, this year's festivities were a vibe, and even with HOMECOMING SEASON WRAPPING UP there is STILL NOTHING LIKE AN HBCU HOMECOMING!! ESPECIALLY the LIVEST HOMECOMING IN AMERICA (LHIA)...THE ONE...THE ONLY...SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING! Come on to the family reunion that is the HBCU homecoming experience! As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
HOMECOMING SEASON IS WRAPPING UP and there is NOTHING LIKE AN HBCU HOMECOMING!! In particular, the crew talks about the LIVEST HOMECOMING IN AMERICA (LHIA)...THE ONE...THE ONLY...SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING! Check in with the crew as we talk about this year's festivities and the vibe that was this year's homecoming experience. Come on to the family reunion that is the HBCU homecoming experience! As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
The crew keeps the discussion going with Em Eye See (Mike D.), discussing the ins and outs of friendships in the industry. We dig into the HBCU experience versus life at other universities, supporting small businesses, and a couple of other topics. This convo is one you don't want to miss! As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE on all your favorite podcast platforms!
In this feature episode, the crew sits down with our brother, Em Eye See (Mike D.), and we discuss his newest project "S.C.A.R.S That Neva Heal", his passion for being a hip-hop artist, the love he has for the game and so much more. Listen in and watch this interview with a dope MC and family member of the show! As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE on all platforms!
PART 2!!!! The crew keeps diving into the question What really is good for the culture? This segment includes a surprise special guest appearance from our brother Jamal, who brings a relevant perspective regarding the trauma that is associated with this imagery. Let's be real the 90's era of hip-hop was more than just the birth of the Golden Era for the music...it also opened a window into the dark side of inner city living. Is it celebrating the negative elements of this time or is it paying ho...
What really is good for the culture? The culture of hip-hop, the culture of the people, or the culture of the community...No matter whether you see them as one in the same or separate spaces, "the culture" is being consumed for profit...The crew discusses the culture and what is good for it. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
WE MISSED YOU ALL!!! While we've been gone so much has happened! In this episode, the crew talks about Irv & Ashanti, The Migos, Meg & her label, and Benny the Butcher & Freddie Gibbs. From toxic to chaotic, the beef is heavy. Check out this conversation and be on the lookout for additional segments from interviews we've stashed this season. As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
Mental health is a battle that cannot be fought alone. These final words of wisdom from these professionals are true gems. Check out the entire conversation and all the segments if you missed any of the discussion. The transparency and the knowledge are top-notch! As always... LIKE.SUBSCRIBE.SHARE
Simone Biles took a big step in putting her mental health first, over competing in the largest gymnastics platform in the world. As athletes begin to value their mental health over their performance for fans when is criticizing these moves too much? The crew discusses Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and others who made this move. Like.Share.Subscribe
Free speech comes at a cost, especially when you are a celebrity, or when you are saying offensive things...Da Baby took to the stage at #RollingLoud and put his foot in his mouth. T.I. never short on words argues that we can't be tolerant of one perspective and persecute another because we don't like it...The crew talks about these comments and how free speech really is...or isn't...Like.Share.Subscribe
Da Baby jumped out the window at #RollingLoud and made some folks highly upset. The crew discusses his on-stage rant, Boosie, and another rant on IG...Like.Share.Subscribe
Shouts out to Purpose Patch , Orangeburg SC, and everyone making big moves! The crew is ready to talk diversity and free speech. Like.Share.Subscribe.
What is it? Can a bonnet in public be fashion like a du-rag or is it a double standard that women are held to? The crew and #5TOTW family make final statements on this, we may need a second session to discuss some other #double #standards. Tell us what you think... Like.Subscribe.Share
They say we have two ears and one mouth for a reason...We've all been talked to, but did you listen? Is this generation listening when the grumpy old folks tell them to pull up their pants and take off the bonnets and du-rags? The crew and #5TOTW family continue the talk on #Double #Standards. Like.Subscribe.Share
The old adage goes "It takes a village to raise a child..." where is the village now? Should the community be doing more to address double standards that may be negative representations of us? This #Double #Standard sparks some interesting conversation between the crew and the #5TOTW family. Like.Subscribe.Share
Who determines what is fashionable? Is it the young generation? Is it celebrities? Is it music artists? What happens when they put the new "style" out and the older generations don't like it? Is this bonnet thing a lack of understanding between generations? So many questions, check out the answers the crew #5TOTW family put out there. Like.Subscribe.Share
What is a bonnet? Is it the fitted sheet girls are wearing now or the thing the big bad wolf wore to trick Little Red Riding Hood? The crew and the #5TOTW family debate which one it is, and the #Double #Standard that exists between bonnets and du-rags in public. Like.Subscribe.Share
