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Mic Paper Scissors

Mic Paper Scissors

By Mic Paper Scissors

Mic Paper Scissors is some hot content. This is a bi-weekly podcast where Crip, Brock and Abdur will bring you lively discourse and aggravation. We will have the uncomfortable conversations in conjunction with That witty Springfield Mass attitude We plan to make you laugh, think and be proud, and we will definitely take turns pissing you off follow us here to keep up with our brilliance and nonsense. and watch us on Facebook at micpaperscissors
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Mic Paper Scissors Apr 27, 2020

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Financial literacy in schools

Financial literacy in schools

The crew unpacks the discussion of should financial literacy be taught in schools? What are the pros and cons to this?
Jun 20, 202239:47
Juneteenth Ice cream

Juneteenth Ice cream

The crew unpacks the whole Juneteenth ice cream situation and did this make sense or did we overreact?
May 25, 202236:08
Why do we value celebrity opinions?

Why do we value celebrity opinions?

The crew unpacks comments made by rapper young thug around why “broke people should stop having babies” and is this actual or just his opinion
May 09, 202235:47
What’s classy and what’s trashy?

What’s classy and what’s trashy?

The crew unpacks comments made about Lizzo being compared to Jill Scott.
Apr 25, 202244:58
Does Russell Wilson have Swag?

Does Russell Wilson have Swag?

The crew discusses why people think Russell Wilson is a lame and is that a fair assessment of him. We also discuss the SCOTUS appointment.
Apr 12, 202241:06
The slap heard around the world

The slap heard around the world

The crew unpacks the Oscar’s fiasco between Will Smith and Chris Rock. Who was right, who was wrong. And is Jada the Blame for all of this.
Mar 29, 202238:07
What happen to the values of the village?

What happen to the values of the village?

The crew discusses the lost art of the village and how it protected us in our community…respecting our elders and having values.
Mar 15, 202241:37
What makes a person corny?

What makes a person corny?

The crew discusses a post from IG that named certain Black celebrities as corny
Feb 28, 202248:02
Respect the Black dollar!

Respect the Black dollar!

The crew discusses spending money in establishments that don’t respect us (Jim Jones) and should we continue to buy from them or do we take our money where it will be respected.
Feb 14, 202241:59
Growing up in the hood.

Growing up in the hood.

The 3 of us discuss our lives growing up in the hood and talk about our experiences, what we saw in our everyday lives discussing the good and the bad.
Jan 24, 202237:45
The impact that Black movies and tv shows have on the culture.

The impact that Black movies and tv shows have on the culture.

The crew talks about the impact that Black tv shows and movies have had on the culture.
Jan 10, 202226:53
Black history and the progression of Black people today

Black history and the progression of Black people today

The crew discusses the significance of learning our history and how does it impact the progress of Black people today
Dec 20, 202150:49
Choosing your kids professional career

Choosing your kids professional career

We discuss whether parents should choose their kids career path or let them decide. And the impact Deon Sanders is making in coaching at an HBCU.
Dec 06, 202132:20
Pick your outrage!

Pick your outrage!

We discuss how Black people get outraged, and is the outrage justified or just something to be mad about and hold on to the victim mentality.
Nov 22, 202136:01
Is society as a whole overly sensitive?

Is society as a whole overly sensitive?

We discuss the sensitivity of society as a whole when it comes to topics and is social media a big part of the growing sensitivity.
Nov 08, 202153:20
What does inclusion look like?

What does inclusion look like?

The crew discusses the Rooney rule, the 14th and 15th amendments and the construct of race
Oct 26, 202144:14
Where is the Black representation?

Where is the Black representation?

The crew unpacks Black representation, what does it look like, who can represent us as a collective and should we consider non melanated voices?
Oct 11, 202137:10
Are you a hip hop head?

Are you a hip hop head?

The discussion of hip hop heads. Are you a hip hop head or do you listen regionally?What is a hip hop head?
Sep 27, 202143:46
500k or a conversation with Jay-Z

500k or a conversation with Jay-Z

The crew unpacks the meme going around the internet about would you rather have 500k or a conversation with Jay-Z and obtain knowledge and expertise
Sep 13, 202126:02
A hard pill to swallow

A hard pill to swallow

We discuss the have we failed us, do we want better or do we just want to complain and point fingers.
Aug 31, 202137:23
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?

We discuss the various reasons some people may be hesitate to get the Covid vaccine and why some won’t get it. Is it safe? Are we headed for a mandate from our jobs? The mixed messages from the previous administration and the current administration.
Aug 17, 202148:20
Olympians and mental stress versus are they quitters

Olympians and mental stress versus are they quitters

We tackle the issue of mental stress with olympians versus them being looked at as quitters
Aug 02, 202131:44
Is hip hop the default culture for black people

Is hip hop the default culture for black people

We discuss is the hip hop culture our default culture?
Jul 21, 202129:29
Feminism and male toxic masculinity

Feminism and male toxic masculinity

We discuss are either of these damaging to a relationship, also are these terms overused and taken out of context at times.
Jul 05, 202131:07
Critical race theory

Critical race theory

We discuss CRT and how it impacts how our children receive information about our history… the truths and the lies and is it beneficial for them to learn it in schools opposed to learning it at home.
Jun 21, 202130:45
The impact of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

The impact of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.

We discuss the impact that MLK and Malcolm X had on the civil rights movement and today
Jun 07, 202143:10
Turning a negative into a positive

Turning a negative into a positive

We discuss how we as Black people change a negative into a positive concerning our state of mind around uplifting our situations
May 24, 202134:50
PT 2 Can the Black psyche be rehabilitated

PT 2 Can the Black psyche be rehabilitated

The crew continues the conversation behind the Black psyche and can it be rehabilitated and can everyone be rehabilitated
May 10, 202138:54
Can the Black psyche be rehabilitated

Can the Black psyche be rehabilitated

We discuss the Black psyche and is it possible the be rehabilitated.From the trauma that has caused us to think that we are not good enough to how we can collectively address our own mindset growth.
Apr 26, 202150:12
Black men being accountable

Black men being accountable

We discuss various issues within our community where Black men should and hold each other accountable for their actions
Apr 12, 202144:51
The protection of Black women

The protection of Black women

We discuss what the protection of Black women looks like. We also discuss the accountability with being protected
Mar 29, 202141:19
Strategy or good pimpin

Strategy or good pimpin

We discuss how other races manage to get the black dollar with their stores in our community.
Mar 15, 202142:42
Black division

Black division

We discuss how we are divided,even when it comes to acting roles and how if your not Black American there are certain roles Black people from other parts of the world should not get.
Mar 01, 202135:46
You want to cancel Black history month

You want to cancel Black history month

A gubernatorial candidate in Michigan wants to cancel Black history month the crew unpacks this topic in-depth.
Feb 15, 202135:37
Should non Black voices matter with Black issues?

Should non Black voices matter with Black issues?

The crew discusses should non Black voices have a voice with issues within the Black community
Feb 01, 202140:14
Holistic health and medicine with Dr. Devin miles

Holistic health and medicine with Dr. Devin miles

Dr. Miles a Naturopathic physician discusses holistic health and medicine. How to stay healthy long term and optimize health
Jan 18, 202140:24
Unpacking the term “Woke”

Unpacking the term “Woke”

The crew unpacks the term woke, who is woke, what is being woke and can people be too woke people.
Jan 04, 202129:03
Black men expressing love

Black men expressing love

We discuss male toxicity and the stigma behind brothas showing love to one another and to their sons and daughters
Dec 21, 202030:26
Twerking with a side of coleslaw

Twerking with a side of coleslaw

We discuss the incident with a Dallas restaurant owner who addressed his patrons in a manor some would say is rude.
Dec 07, 202029:50
Cultural conditioning

Cultural conditioning

We discuss James Harden wanting out of Houston because the teams owner is a Trump supporter and we discuss cultural conditioning within our community
Nov 23, 202040:39
Success and politics

Success and politics

We discuss if white people can measure what black success looks like and we discuss the current climate of politics
Nov 09, 202041:06
The 94 crime bill unpacked

The 94 crime bill unpacked

We unpack the 94 crime bill and it’s contents, was it conceptional good but strategically bad
Oct 26, 202036:17
What does a white ally look like?

What does a white ally look like?

We discuss what a white ally looks like and should white people be educated on black culture.
Oct 12, 202028:13
Case for Breonna Taylor

Case for Breonna Taylor

We discuss Breonna Taylor from both sides of coin.
Sep 28, 202036:13
PTSS(post traumatic slavery syndrome)does it really affect us? With Dr. Kadijah Tuitt

PTSS(post traumatic slavery syndrome)does it really affect us? With Dr. Kadijah Tuitt

We discuss PTSS as a condition to how we rear our children and how it affects us mentally.
Sep 14, 202033:27
Does complying with the police work?

Does complying with the police work?

This episode we discuss does complying with the police always work or are we to emotional when dealing with them
Aug 31, 202037:17
Unpacking Kamala

Unpacking Kamala

This episode we unpack Ms. Kamala Harris and her record as a District Attorney and Attorney General in California. We discuss her various initiatives that helped young adults and her record as a top cop with some questionable convictions.
Aug 17, 202028:25
Black strategy in the vote

Black strategy in the vote

We discuss the various strategies and policies pertaining to gaining the black vote.And do politicians take our vote seriously.
Aug 03, 202045:21
Black voting habits are we monolithic

Black voting habits are we monolithic

We discuss are black people monolithic when it comes to voting or is it a myth
Jul 20, 202036:16
Black on Black crime

Black on Black crime

We discuss Black on Black crime based around a chapter in the book Brainwashed by Tom Burrell
Jul 06, 202032:54