Aries, Crowns &amp; Captain America

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Key Takeaways:

[01:02]
Fitting in a desk and a chair in a small SUV calls for an Uber

[06:01]
Khalilah’s birthday week - claiming your space on this earth

[11:24]
CROWN Act: Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair

[14:10]
Ralph Lauren's HBCU line... is it a good idea?

[20:45]
The passing of William Hurt, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, and the controversies that follow deaths of talented but controversial figures

[28:26]
Marvel’s Anthony Mackie’s land purchase for building a new film studio

[31:09]
Jamal’s experience on playing basketball and wearing a Captain America shirt and his dream of the world not talking about Kanye West

[33:20]
The black driver in Grey’s Anatomy who was wrongfully arrested at gunpoint

[34:52]
The headline that would have shocked the world in 1994

[37:13]
Men versus women on what is recognized as a big deal

[38:22]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!

Resources Mentioned

Alabama Jackson Show

Key Quote

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Previous Episode

Robbing Banks & HBCUs

Jay and Kay are back at it again - bringing the heat and the latest news: Ryan Coogler’s ridiculous police encounter, Jussie Smollett's been sentenced, Nas is being sued over a post, and Kim Kardashian’s disastrous advice... Come on, no advice about working hard and hustling from the privileged, please. Well, with the many things happening around here, Kay points out the virtue of taking a step back, acting responsibly, and staying quiet for a while.

Key Takeaways:

[01:23]
Getting paid for what teachers are telling you to stop doing - talking

[03:44]
Before and after pandemic - how’s life? Drinking, housework, and now the dog’s going crazy

[05:33]
The lamest story of how Ryan Coogler, the director of Black Panther, almost got detained in Atlanta... a classic example of racism

[09:13]
Kim Kardashian’s disastrous quote for Women’s Day: “Get off your a** and fu**ing work.”

[12:25]
The grind for attention and relevance - sex tapes, “look at me” mindset, pre-meditated controversies

[15:24]
Jussie Smollett’s acting roles and now being sentenced to 150 days

[18:36]
Taking responsibility and staying quiet because being self-righteous pushes people away

[21:35]
New York City's Child Protection Agency’s move in avoiding foster families taking advantage of funding

[28:10]
Getting called out about Wordle and how listeners listen to this podcast... is oversharing possible?

[31:08]
Jamal shares his audion experience - when the brain goes blank

[34:18]
What’s going with Nas? Getting sued over a photo?

[36:06]
Let’s talk NFTs - the beanie babies without anything physical

[37:26]
Bomb threats, #racism, HBCUs on being cheated out of billions of dollars, Stacey Abrams on her candidacy, and the passing of William Hurt

[45:55]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!

Resources Mentioned

Bastards of Soul

Key Quote

“Anytime you see a black person...we have this conversation all the time about respectability, politics, this idea that you have to be dressed a certain way” - Khalilah Elliott

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Next Episode

(April) Fools Rush In

It was the slap heard 'round the world and it seems impossible to escape the ongoing discussions about it. Who was right? Who was wrong? What happens now?
Jay and Kay give their insights and reflect on what should have been remembered as a groundbreaking and historical night that has instead turned into fodder for gossip rags and memes on social media.
The duo explore how context triggers a deeper understanding and compassion towards everyone involved while emphasizing the need to keep our collective humanity in the spotlight despite all these crazy events. They also discuss masculinity, the concept of toxic sensitivity, and how at the end of the day, one must lead with kindness.

Key Takeaways:

[00:42]
Happy birthday, Khalilah!

[01:23]
Watching the Oscars and some interesting things that happen...

[06:28]
A deeper look into Will Smith’s life and how his actions contradict his efforts to escape his father’s legacy of violence

[08:31]
Misdirected frustration and reestablishing masculinity through violence - this moment potentially destroyed other moments

[13:38]
When a black man has his masculinity tested publicly and the accountability it entails

[19:40]
A career ender for Will Smith?

[21:38]
Jamal breaks down toxic sensitivity and Khalilah emphasizes it's easier to judge the actions of others when you're not in their shoes

[27:31]
Can Will Smith’s award possibly be taken away? How does this story end?

[30:08]
Jamal’s issue with Will Packer... church choir, really?

[37:21]
New Edition...at long last, taking care of yourself, and a reminder to be kind

[40:17]
This week’s For the Culture Shout Out!

Resources Mentioned

Key Quote

“Social media can feel all like...fun and games...it does hurt people... These are real people. They may not be real to you, but they are real... Just be kind.” - Khalilah Elliott

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