DearRDG

On Episode 62, the DearRDG Squad discusses Verzuz and its impact on the culture, wypipo drinking disenfectant, protesting the lockdown, and then we end on BlackAF and have a conversation on colorism. We are then joined by Reading School Board Member Mark Detterline (@Mark_Detterline) to discuss his journey to becoming a school board member, where he hopes to see himself, and how they've been handling Covid-19 in Reading. We are also introduced to some scary numbers regarding funding for our district. Fair Funding: https://t.co/ZEJWJRdPB4?amp=1 Landmark Lawsuit: https://t.co/45RAGnHHue?amp=1 Segregation in PA Schools: https://t.co/z0U9Oh5Oiw?amp=1 List of Most Underfunded Schools: https://t.co/lJGcgbtZIS?amp=1 Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

Rest in power: Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Breonna Taylor, and Nina Pop, Little Richard, Andre Harrell, and Betty Wright. We are tired. Stop killing us. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

On this episode, we talk about everything that surrounded Kobe and his legacy, but then we get into more legacy from other Black people and what that means. Is everyone's legacy a bit tainted with cancel culture? Let's get into it. Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts! Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

On this episode of DearRDG, we are back with our hosts Chief Quise, Pusha Bri, and MARIE. We miss you D. Will. During this episode, we discuss Jay-Z's deal, Newark's Water Crisis, and we talk about the teachers of the Reading School District. We also send our thoughts and prayers to the victims in Odessa, Texas. On the Stoop, we talk about Jay-Z a bit more and discuss the feeling of being disappointment and what it's like to watch our heroes fall from grace. CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.

Season 3, Episode 18! This episode we explore a variety of topics: Ayanna Pressley and Cory Booker present a new bill, another cop shooting, Rolling Loud is moving differently, and we discuss Georgia's heartbeat bill. On the Stoop, we discuss Ayesha Curry, expressing insecurity, and our own insecurity. For Reading's Finest, we are joined by serial social entrepreneur Endaisha Thornton. We explore what a social entrepreneur does and how it shows up for him. Make sure to follow him. Blog / IG: @endaisha_humble_servant Follow @BuyDigitalHQ Follow @LitMindMedia Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Set Up: Luis "RDM" Ramos Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.