Blackness

A Black Writers Symposium (Feat. Kiese Laymon & Hari Ziyad of RaceBaitR)

In one of our most candid episodes to date, we're joined by the dynamic duo of educator, "Long Division" author, and Southern-fried scribe Kiese Laymon and RaceBaitR's H.N.I.C. Hari Ziyad for our first ever "Black Writers Symposium". We discuss the necessity of the creative spaces they occupy, the delicate balance of selling their artistry while not selling their souls, and the roles and responsibilities of writers within the pursuit of true Black liberation. Additionally, Alex has a thing for Crunch Berries, Jay shops at Gordon Gartrelle, and Amtrak stations ain’t nothing nice.

More Kiese Laymon: Web | Twitter

More Hari Ziyad: RaceBaitR | Twitter | Instagram | RaceBaiteR Twitter & Facebook

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We'll Name This Podcast Later
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Let's Go To Therapy (Feat. Tonja Renée Stidhum & Shamira Ibrahim)
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An Extraordinary Black Panther Review (Feat. J of Tea With Queen & J and Law Ware)
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The Afterparty: "Welcome To Wakanda" (Feat. Law Ware)
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The Forgotten Ones (Feat. Dallas Goldtooth)
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Bout My Business (feat. Dave Anderson)
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Holiday Happiness (feat. Quinn Gee of Magnolia Mental Health)
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She's Gotta Have It (feat. Synitta Walker and Shamira Ibrahim of Very Smart Brothas)
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Rebel Yellow (Feat. Ranier Maningding of Love Life of An Asian Guy)
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An Extraordinary Thanksgiving Dinner Draft (Feat. Law Ware)
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The Afterparty: "A Love Letter To Black Veterans" (Feat. Richard Brookshire of Reparations Podcast)
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"Heard It Through The Grapevine" (feat. Ashley Akunna of The GrapevineTV)
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KweliTV & Chill (Feat. Deshuna Spencer of KweliTV)
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"The Watermelon Woman" (feat. Cheryl Dunye)
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Perspective" (Feat. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy For Black Girls & Law Ware)
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Disrespectful" (Feat. The Brown Liquor Report)
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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Blows" (Feat. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy For Black Girls)
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New Slaves (Feat. Marlon Peterson)
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Take The Pledge (Feat. Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Them We Can)

In our new episode we’re joined by author, activist, and photographer Eunique Jones Gibson, the melanated mastermind behind the multi-faceted company “Because of Them We Can”. We discuss the complexities of identity within the African diaspora, the importance of instilling Black pride in our children, the necessity of separating talented individuals from their problematic behavior, and the greatest mac & cheese recipe in the history of modern mankind. Additionally, 1998 doesn't belong in Alex's rear view mirror, Jay is boring as hell, and a can of Pepsi would’ve worked wonders for MLK in Selma.

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In this episode, we chop it up with chef Tunde Wey about his revolutionary "Blackness In America" dinner series, some of the challenges he's faced in America as a Nigerian immigrant, what city has the best food, and the inherently destructive nature of patriarchy. Additionally, Alex has nothing but love for Prince, Jay is long overdue for a car bed, and Facebook exile is not for the weak.