Nothing Moves Without Us: A Black Culture Podcast

What's it gonna take for you to realize you arent that cool?

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• god's Love?
• Curb Your ego
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Join us as we wrap up our season and share out favorite holiday movies,  music, and episodes. We'll also share holiday traditions we love,  discuss the seven principles of Kwanzaa, and Tatiana will perform the  Kwanzaa Rap.  

Listen to Tatiana discuss her passion for photography: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SffIWRdIJVQHFy8JOfrhj?si=537b7bd818ae48bc

Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It stars KeKe Palmer, as Akeelah, a young girl from South Central Los Angeles working her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Akeelah's life is founded on her father's death, her mother's disassociation, and her desire to be great while also working past hher social and personal limits.

In this episode, we discuss moments our parents stood up for us, tough parenting, respectability politics with language, and working through adversity of life while young and Black. 

Nothing Moves Without Us is a podcast focused on Black entertainment  from the past 30+ years. Biweekly, your hosts Clifford and Tatiana will  discuss shows, movies, and music that have been pivotal to the Black  experience.  https://anchor.fm/nothing-moves-without-us Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ablackculturepodcast

Wazzup,  wazzup, WAZZUP! One of the greatest TV shows of all time, Martin  is a  five-season sitcom aired between 1992 and 1997. Martin follows  radio  and television personality Martin Payne and his romantic  relationship  with girlfriend Gina. The non-stop comedy show also  featurws Gina's  best friend Pam and Martin's best friends Tommy and  Cole.

In episode 2, we discuss seasons 2-4 of Martin. More laughs, guest stars, physical comedy, and Pam hemming Martin up. Scubscribe to our Youtube to join our upcoming Youtube live on October 20th. We'll be discussing the final season of Martin and the cast reunion.

Peace!

Wazzup, wazzup, WAZZUP! One of the greatest TV shows of all time, Martin  is a five-season sitcom aired between 1992 and 1997. Martin follows  radio and television personality Martin Payne and his romantic  relationship with girlfriend Gina. The non-stop comedy show also  featurws Gina's best friend Pam and Martin's best friends Tommy and  Cole. 

In episode 1, we discuss season one of Martin and can't stop praising  the shows colors, themes, representation, and execution of comedy and  style.

A Seat at the Table is the third studio album by African-American  singer-songwriter Solange. One of Clifford's favorite albums, him and Tati discuss the parallel themes that are still part of the Black  experience, cultural appropriation, authenticity, and African-American culture.

Nothing Moves Without Us is a podcast focused on Black entertainment from the past 30+ years. Biweekly, your hosts Clifford and Tatiana will discuss shows, movies, and music that have been pivotal to the Black experience.

https://anchor.fm/nothing-moves-without-us

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ablackculturepodcast

After a brief break, we're back to talk about Tatian's favorite movie, Spike Lee's "Crooklyn". Join us in talking about growing up in NYC, summertime energy, community, and badass kid energy.

Crooklyn is a 1994 American semi-autobiographical film produced and directed by Spike Lee and co-written with his sister Joie and brother Cinqué. Occurring in the  Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, during the summer of 1973, the film primarily focuses on a young girl named Troy  Carmichael, and her family.

In our first episode on Season 1 of Roc, we discuss characters, show themes, intro, and B.A.N. How forgiving can you be with trifling family members?

Roc is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on Fox from August 25, 1991 to May 10,  1994. The series stars Charles S. Dutton as Baltimore garbage collector  Roc Emerson and Ella Joyce as his wife Eleanor, a nurse.

It's Ya Boy! In episode 18 we discuss Jay-Z's retirement album, The Black Album. Topics include favorite tracks, Jay-Z leaving Dame Dash and his Harlem team behind, growth as an artist, and repping home!

Nothing Moves Without Us is a podcast focused on Black entertainment from the past 30+ years. Biweekly, your hosts Clifford and Thomas will discuss shows, movies, and music that have been pivotal to the Black experience.

In episode 2, Clifford and Tatiana discuss seasons 2 through 4 of The Parent 'Hood. Topics include stand-out episodes, character development over the seasons, significant themes at the time, and the cultural significance and uniqueness of the themes represented in the show. Please save the date of June 9th for our first YouTube Live recap where we'll discuss season 5, the life of characters after the show, and where we welcome guests to join in on the discussion.

We're back! In episode one, we discuss the first season of the 1995 show, The Parent 'Hood, starring Robert Townsend as a college professor struggling to navigate modern fatherhood with his wife (Suzzanne Douglas), and four children.

In the final episode of Season 1, we discuss the 2002 American biographical drama film, Antwone Fisher and we welcome our new cohost Tatiana who will be filling in for Thomas during Season 2. Topics include the mental health of Black men, trauma as children, toxic relationships between children and parents, and the drive to heal and find closure from a childhood of sexual assault and physical abuse.

Antwone Fisher stars Denzel Washington and features a breakthrough performance by Derek Luke. This is also Denzel Washington's directorial debut. 

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut album from 8-time Grammy Winning Artist, Lauryn Hill. On this episode, Thomas and Clifford discuss being miseducated on love, favorite tracks from the album, the evolution of female rap artists, and the cultural significance of the album in the 90s and today.

In episode 12, Thomas and Clifford compare seasons one and two of the  90's early 200)'s hit show The PJs. We discuss character development,  stand-out episodes, and overall themes we love as the show progresses.  We also discuss what a PJs reboot might look like.

Nothing Moves Without Us is a podcast focused on Black entertainment from the past 30+ years. Biweekly, your hosts Clifford and Thomas will  discuss shows, movies, and music that have been pivotal to the Black experience. 

https://anchor.fm/nothing-moves-without-us

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ablackculturepodcast

In our latest episode, Thomas and Clifford discuss season one of the 1999 hit The PJs. We kick off the convo, vibing out to the intro music, animation style, and hilarity of the show. We also discuss our favorite characters, the significance of a series that shows Black characters in a different light, and question if representation is offensive, even if it's based on lived experiences.

Clifford is celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time this year and Thomas is going to his first Kwanzaa celebration. Before celebrating, we decided to discuss the culture and experience of the African-American holiday Kwanzaa. We connect the seven principles with important lessons or perspectives we gained from some of our older episodes while Clifford wonders how to connect the holiday with his Haitian roots.

In our latest episode, Clifford and Thomas discuss A Tribe Called Quest's  third album Midnight Marauders. We discuss using "classic" hip-hop over  "old school", the joys of story telling and being immersed into a full  body of work full of lyrical power and jazz infused beats, and we end  our conversation discussing whether HIp-Hop culture is dead while rap  music still lives on.

Back to close out the second half of season 1, Thomas and Clifford share their Top 5  Holiday themed songs, movies, and/or tv episodes. From their lists, our hosts also discuss Kwanzaa not being as relevant,  Black love, generational perspectives, and moments that just make you feel nostalgic and proud of the Black experience.

In this episode, we discuss the 1994 "hood" classic, Fresh. We start the episode by sharing opposing perspectives on the Westbrook trade to the Lakers and the impact building another "power" team has on youth and sports culture. We also touch on Simon Biles and the increasing need for athletes to honor their mental health regardless of the competition.

How far would you go to free someone you love? Do you have the skills to free yourself from terrible living conditions? With Fresh, we discuss the genius of a 12-year old boy who's able to pin adult men against each other all for the love of his sister and freedom. Being 90s babies made this movie all too real in seeing innocent children get murdered, men with weak egos lash out on anyone, and the impact Hip-Hop culture has on creating a generation of frauds, especially in children. But we also look at the ray of hope an outlet can provide. For Fresh, it was chess from his alcoholic Chess master father, driven by revenge, morals, and a glimpse of escaping the violent streets of Brooklyn.

Fresh is a 1994 American crime film that follows 12-year old Michael (aka Fresh), a drug courier navigating the violent and murderous streets of Brooklyn, NY. It stars Sean Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson, N'Bushe Wright.

What a difference a season makes! Thomas and Clifford return, excited to discuss the culture, community, and symbolism in seasons two through five of A Different World. We discuss the limitations of tribalism, the need to connect younger and older generations, the significance of fraternities, and A Different World being the full embodiment of what the Nothing Moves Without Us: A Black Culture Podcast represents.

A Different World is an American sitcom (and a spin-off of The Cosby Show) television series that aired for six seasons on NBC from September 24, 1987 to July 9, 1993. Season one focuses on Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional historically Black college in Virginia.

In episode 5, Clifford and Thomas discuss the second tv series of the podcast season: A Different World. Both hosts share the struggle in finding substance and continuity in the first season. Is it the acting or the missed opportunities to go deeper into social conversations that make the first season feel like a lull? Or is a different world supposed to feel wholly other than what you're used to in life and television?

A Different World is an American sitcom (and a spin-off of The Cosby Show) television series that aired for six seasons on NBC from September 24, 1987 to July 9, 1993. Season one focuses on Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional historically Black college in Virginia.

In episode 4, Thomas and Clifford dive into their first albums of the season, 4:44 and A Written Testimony. We start our discussion by sharing our connection to both records, diving into the many layers each artist brings to the table and our thoughts listening to each track beyond their beats. We also touch on how each album has impacted us personally, leading to a powerful conclusion.

4:44 is the thirteenth studio album by Jay-Z. It was released on June 30, 2017. The album was widely acclaimed by critics, who praised its emotional and personal content.

A Written Testimony is the debut studio album by Jay Electronica. It was released on March 13, 2020, after the long awaiting follow up to his first debut mix tape, created almost 13 years earlier. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim.

In episode 3, Thomas and Clifford dive into their first movie of the season, Dear White People. We start our discussion by sharing our thoughts about the plot of the movie, diving into the desegregation of the Armstrong-Parker House to the black face Halloween party, and everything in between. We also touch on the impact of each character and their relationships with Winchester University and end the episode by going over IMDB reviews of the movie.

Dear White People is an American satirical dark comedy-drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Justin Simien. The film focuses on escalating racial tensions at a fictitious, prestigious Ivy League college from the perspective of several black students

Dear White People was released in theaters in October 2014. It stars Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris, Brandon P. Bell, Kyle Gallner, Brittany Curran, Marque Richardson, and Dennis Haysbert.

In episode 2 part 2 of our Family Matters rewatch, Thomas and Clifford, discuss character development through seasons two through eight. We touch on Steve Urkel being the alpha male of the show due to his consistent confidence and freedom to be who he is. We also discuss the relationships between characters (Carl + Steve, Laura + Steve, Eddie + Carl, etc), the possible social impact character portrayal has had on 90's babies, and we end the episode going over IMDB reviews of the show.

Family Matters is an American television sitcom that originated on ABC. The show is centered on the African-American, Chicago, Illinois-based, Winslow family and their next-door neighbor, Steve Urkel. 

Family Matters lasted for nine seasons from September 22, 1989 to May 9, 1997, before moving to CBS from September 19, 1997 to July 17, 1998, totaling 215 episodes.

In our first episode, Clifford and Thomas introduce the podcast and jump into their first review: Family Matters, season 1. 

Family Matters is an American television sitcom that originated on ABC. The show is centered on the African-American, Chicago, Illinois-based, Winslow family and their next-door neighbor, Steve Urkel.  Family Matters lasted for nine seasons from September 22, 1989 to May 9, 1997, before moving to CBS from September 19, 1997 to July 17, 1998, totaling 215 episodes.