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This was a bizarre week for me. Having a string of bad and witnessing tragic events puts things in perspective. We lost two legends and an infamous character this week. Maniya and I will unpack it all. Also, does anyone know if Breonna Taylor will ever get justice? Join the conversation and remember you can't go wrong when you Go W/ The Flo.

Aneara (formerly Ziggy) and I discuss Jonathon Major's update, the string of teens getting shot for mistakes, Power Rangers Special, RuPaul's Drag, and review the Netflix series, Beef. Come join the conversation and remember, you can't go wrong when you Go W/ The Flo.

The two Justins are reinstated and just time as my community is affected by gun violence. I also reviewed the final season of Wu-Tang Clan: The American Saga and so much more. Come join the conversation because you can't go wrong when you Go W/ The Flo.

Ziggy, Maniya, and I dive into heavy topics including Sinzae Reed, Jonathon Major, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. We also review the new Amazon Prime series Swarm. Come join the discussion because you can't go wrong when you Go W/ The Flo.

Maniya and I celebrate black women making moves in social justice, business, and science. We also share our hair journey. Join in the discussion and Go W/ The Flo.

This episode, it's all about the Oscars. I celebrate the biggest wins and reflect on the major losses. A year has passed and we're still talking about the slap heard around the world. Chris Rock finally speaks on the incident on his live Netflix special, Selective Outrage.

The internet is bullying Selma Gomez, Chole & Chris Brown collab, and I watched Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantimania.  Tune in to get my reaction. You can't go wrong when you Go W/ The Flo.   Don't forget it's Women's History Month! In celebration, I will highlight women-owned businesses. Please support Chyari Art and The Glam Station.  

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Yeah, I had to address the HBO Max series, Velma. I also talk about Disney's new Marvel animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. See, it's not all bad.

After receiving some backlash on a post where I promote Critical Race Theory in the classroom, I decided to unpack those comments with my best Judy, Marcel. Let me know where you stand with CRT in the comments.

After having a conversation with a few of my former and current students who suffer from mental illness, they did not have access to the proper medication. This really bothered me and I did some digging to figure out what is going on with our mental health services. Listen in to get the scoop.

After having an intense episode last week, I decided to keep it light and fun. I'm talking about RuPaul's Drag Race and celebrating black women. Come on and Go W/ The Flo.

I'm starting the New Year by addressing the misinformed and racists in my comment post about Reparations. It's a heavy episode but a much needed conversation.

As we close out the year, my guests Niya, Ziggy, and I share trends that should end in 2022, review Wakanda Forever and Woman King, and commentate on the top K-Pop stories of the year. 

As 2022 closes out, let's take about 2 hours to break down these iconic moments in recent history. In this episode, Ziggy and I reflect on the top stories in politics, crime, music, and pop culture of 2022. Stay tuned for part two.

Being a high school media teacher for eight years has started to take its toll. I had some ups and downs at the beginning of the school year but I took the necessary steps to get right. My friend Mya from season one has also been experiencing similar issues at work. Take a listen to see how we manage to repair our mental health from our exhausting occupations. 

I usually stay away from the horror genre but I recently saw Nope and this has become the new standard for scary movies. There are spoilers in this episode so if you have not seen it go check it out first and then come listen to my episode.

As I scroll through my Twitter feed, I stumbled across Pieper Lewis's story and it needs to start trending. Here is my commentary on her being sentenced to probation and forced to pay $150,000 to the "victim's" family. Her Go Fund Me is still excepting donations. If you wish to help support this young lady, this is where you should go. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/vxgt7q?qid=90fc3fc6ff91a12f6ec0fe0a6b123436  

My former student Tsion and I catch up this week and discuss whether his college experience was worth the debt. Let's just say, President Biden's loan forgiveness plan came right on time. 

With gun violence running rapidly in the country, conservatives want to distract the people by claiming Drag Queens are a danger to our children. Have you heard anything else more ridiculous?   

This past weekend I was able to take my students to the biggest comic book convention in DC, Awesome Con. There's so much more to do and learn from the event. Take a listen to hear what to expect. You can thank me later. 

After having an interesting conversation with my Lyft driver, I ran to my computer to record this episode. We have to depoliticize Covid it and make it about the people again. You don't want to miss this episode. Like, share, and comment below. 

This movie didn't disappoint. I do have some theories and lingering questions. Take a listen and then tell me what you think. FYI, they will be spoilers.  

Hey hey, listeners. Marcel returns to share their college experience at a PWI (Predominately White Institution). Oof, it ain't pretty. Make sure to like and share. Especially any rising seniors. 

Hey hey, listeners! I hope you guys had an amazing spring break and Easter. I know I did. I took the opportunity to spend some time with my mom and reignite our tradition of going out in the city. Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram at @noirevibesdc. 

Yes, we're talking about the infamous slap at the Oscars. My guest for this episode is my former student Quan and we break this whole situation down. You can follow Quan @clarks_photoshoot_ on IG. 

I just watched The Batman yesterday and oh lord. Could this be a win for the DCU? Listen to see if we can count it. 

Covid, BLM, and now a war in Ukraine. With Putin posing a major threat on a global scale, it still didn't stop racism during evacuation. Listen to me rant. If you want to help the people of Ukraine click the link below. 

https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisis/39542?utm_content=Ukraine1&ms=cpc_dig_2021_Ukraine1_20210801_google_Ukraine1_delve_None&initialms=cpc_dig_2020_Ukraine1_20210801_google_Ukraine1_delve_None&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaGRBhBlEiwAiY-yMKzTKeQo8DhQAPI7YNg8v2qGdw5_SocXrApEvp5BUlvD6zH9ehnzExoCcoAQAvD_BwE 

As I was doing some research for a project for my new publication, I stumbled onto the Southern Poverty Law Center's hate group map. I am fully aware that we live in a racist country but I was not aware of how many hate groups are still have active in our states. The number of hate groups in some states will shock you. What you are hearing is a live reaction to what I found. I am fortunate enough to share this experience with my former students and current interns Sy'Quan (IG @clarks_photoshoot_) and Marcel (IG @melaninprodigy) and have a candid discussion about the hidden racism in our own backyard. 

After a video of Dave Chappelle standing up to the yellow Springs Ohio Council on affordable housing proposal goes viral we don't really hear much about it. I did some research to find out the reasons why he would oppose it and there are some pretty good reasons. Tune in to find out what they are.

Virginia Gov. Glen Youngkin wants parents to report teachers for teaching Critical Race Theory. It's giving recall election. He can't stop the truth from coming out. To help combat this omega level of ignorants, teachers all over the DMV should visit afroamcivilwar.org for resources. 

Hey hey, listeners! Are you trying to find a place to live in DC? The Inclusionary Zoning program could work for you. Listen to Maya's experience with the program and see if it's worth signing up for.  Check out the link below. 

https://dhcd.dc.gov/service/inclusionary-zoning-iz-affordable-housing-program 

My guest Ziggy and I share our opinions about the new Spider-Man movie and give our predictions for the upcoming Marvel films. If your spidey senses are tingling, it's because this is a great episode.   

This was an impromptu episode on IG live guested hosted by Ziggy. We will be doing part two, so stay tuned for that. 

As an educator, photographer, mentor, and a boatload of other titles under my name, I would like to share my experiences and lessons hoping it could help anyone who listens. In this episode, I tell a brief story about my bad experience with networking. Just FYI, you're the type of person who ghosts a business partner, you're trash.