Minority Korner

It’s U got Kwzaa’d 4! Nnekay is back, for our annual Kwanzaa special. Will you ace the Kwanzaa quiz this year? We go over the 7 Principles and 7 Symbols of Kwanzaa along with it's history, so you can know everything you need to know to celebrate this dope ass African American holiday to connect, rejuvenate, and empower your family, community, and self before the new year! We have a PSA for Georgia and Wisconsin registered voters...

Kamala Harris drops out of the primary race, there’s an Aladdin spin off, & did the Golden Globes snub women and POCs this year? You can bet Lizzo’s thong she shook at the Lakers! OK Boomer has ignited the generational divide. We debate its merits, origins, highlight noteworthy Baby boomers, look into how a concept called “presentism” helps to recycle generational feuds. The Miss Universe pageant happened, Glory has notes and insights as another Black woman snatches a crown through victory.

Ben Randle, our Resident Political Analysis Scientist is here to help us make sense of the Impeachment Hearings, key points, key takeaways, and what to expect next. But first, since Ben is also our Resident Madonna Expert and we talk her latest concert. 10,000 Hours is it really a thing to become an expert- Malcolm Gladwell may have proven it? Also James is becoming a painter? By the end of the episode you will have a clear grasp on all things impeachment.

“F-E-A-R has two meanings: 'Forget Everything And Run' or 'Face Everything And Rise. ' The choice is yours.” - Zig Ziglar For your Monday Minority Korner Moment we empower ourselves to fear-less. Also James has the history of Christmas.. again.

Emerald try’s to jog James' memory of Oliver and Company. Disney+ has a new disclaimer for culturally insensitive material but is it enough? We talk the Brechteian Effect and how it’s used effectively in storytelling. We talk traveling to England, the Theater, and self partnering. We review 25 amazing things that happened in 2019 amongst POCs, LGBTQ, in media, politics, the environment, and Emerald being from the world of animation takes us on a deep dive into the world of animation.

James went to a workshop that he found quite healing and wants to share those insights with you as the holidays are coming and that feeling of loneliness can creep up whether we're with loved ones, partners, or by our wholesome (not lonesome). We look at how united and interconnected we are, how to train in love & compassion...

How do you handle a fringe Trump supporter on your Facebook wall you barely know... who's also a Black woman? Charlie's Angels was dope, and feminist, and funny AF- why didn't you go see it!? n 1492.. an asshole sailed the ocean blue. You don’t think Chris Columbus was an asshole? Well don’t worry James has got the receipts to back it up, and how it became a national holiday. Guest co-host Samantha Nzessi of the Maskulinity Podcast walks us through the spooky world of Incels.

Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace, and power in it. - Goethe How can you turn your anger into action? Sometimes the most simplest step is just to being. We look to brilliant architect Abeer Seikaly who created tents for Syrian refugees that collect rainwater for sustainable use, and store solar energy. What will you begin to create this week?

Jen from Shine on Sista joins the podcast! James saw Harriet the movie about the bad ass real life superhero herself. Guaranteed you will be GAGGED with the fact bombs James is going to drop on you. Regina King is a bad ass superhero of today in The Watchmen taking a problematic comic book and mixing our favorite things: superheroes and social justice...

It's our first ever Monday Minority Korner Moment! We help to jump start your week with a quick something, something. Left on the cutting room floor last week was Glory's This Week in History (which I guess is now last week in history)...