Activism, Top of the Game, and a Wrap on 2023
Mitchell S. Jackson - I Love NBA Fashion
My man Mitchell S. Jackson has written an amazing book about NBA fashion called Fly. We talk about NBA style over the years and we nail down who’s the most stylish man in NBA history.
Meet Mary Jane Gibson, Cannabis Activist & Writer
Your hosts, Xzibit and Tammy the Cannabis Cutie sit down with actress, writer, and former lifestyle, entertainment, and culture editor at High Times, Mary Jane Gibson.
Randall Sullivan Interview PT. 1
I can still vividly remember reading the book and realizing that I too wanted to become a reporter, an investigator, a writer. In some ways, you can make a case that Randall’s work inspired me and was a pivotal moment in my life.
To imagine that almost 20 years later that I would become Randall’s friend and co-worker is staggering to think about.
He remains a hero, and he remains a beacon of intense reporting and writing.
I will never be able to write as eloquently as Randall, but I will say my investigative skills have improved. It’s hard to believe that I would end up an Executive Producer of City of Lies, which was based on LAbyrinth.
A full circle moment, to be sure.
Yup in My White...What?! - Emory University
Dr. Rae rounds out the first season! Yup, we made it ya'll...and it's a good one. She breaks down what it meant to attend Emory University, which we lovingly dubbed 'EM OR REEE". Going to a PWI (Predominantly White University) hit differently in Atlanta.
2023. What a Year!
Wajahat and Danielle reflect on 2023 and give us their thoughts on the best word to describe this year. This year has certainly been a lot on all fronts but next year may be the beginning of something new... or you know, the end! We are so grateful to all of you for riding with us this year and we will see you in 2024! Inshallah
Throwback Spotlight
Shaun King - I’m Controversial
Shaun King is… controversial. IG has banned him. How you feels about that depends on how you feel about him. Is he an activist or a con man? I’ve known Shaun for years so in this throwback I asked him point blank about his work and his troubles—why so many people have questions about his finances, why so many people doubt his Blackness, why so many people question his intentions, why he puts so many traumatic images in our faces through his social media. He answers everything.
LGBTQ - We Can Talk About Suicide - Dr. Jennifer Ashton & Dr. Keita Franklin
Dr. Barbara discusses a subject that is difficult and challenging – but one that is very important for us to talk about. She sits down with Dr. Jennifer Ashton, whose life was directly impacted by suicide and she wrote about it in her book, “Life After Suicide.”
What We Are Loving
Brittany is listening to Who? Weekly
This hilarious podcast gives background on the celebrities whose names you recognize but ultimately make you say….wait, who? I’m terrible at recognizing celebrities so this not only sorts that out for me, but makes me laugh.
Fun Fact
Danes have a tradition of breaking glass plates on New Years Eve for good luck.
Story From History
This week in history: On January 1, 1907, the first New Years Eve Ball Drop occurred in Times Square.