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By Rwebel

A ten minute convo on art and culture
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Ep. 111A: I wanted to be Rap Genius

Rwebel RadioOct 15, 2019

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Ep 301: Set It Off

Ep 301: Set It Off

Is it time to Set It Off? Our Rwebel in Chief weighs in on the aftermath of Jason Van Dyke’s release.
Feb 09, 202209:57
Ep 207: Truth Hurts
Jul 07, 202116:58
Ep 206: Speak Now

Ep 206: Speak Now

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode describes rape culture and sexual assault, so listener disrection is advised.

As a part of our 2021 Noise series, we are talking consent once more. In this episode, our Rwebel in Chief interviews her best friend and former co-director Genevieve Antoine.

Apr 27, 202111:36
Ep 205: My Type
Jan 22, 202113:59
Ep 204: Shots Fired

Ep 204: Shots Fired

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is on the hot seat yet again. This time, our Rwebel in Chief looks at the situation with Anjanette Young and the outrage it sparked. Tune in now to hear her educated hot take.
Jan 12, 202110:28
Ep 203: End of Daze

Ep 203: End of Daze

Our Rwebel in Chief interviews her brother about Lori Lightfoot and some of his experiences with the Chicago Police. Also tune in for a very special surprise at the end!

Aug 11, 202012:19
Ep 202: Bills, Bills, Bills

Ep 202: Bills, Bills, Bills

"Can you pay my bills?" Javanna asked to the heavens. In this follow up to our Season premiere, our certified Rwebel in Chief sounds off on money.

Jun 23, 202009:59
BONUS: Defund Tha Police?

BONUS: Defund Tha Police?

As national conversations center around defunding the police, I use a simple analogy to talk about why some feel it is time. Check out this 2 minute excerpt now!

Jun 12, 202002:31
Ep 201: Slow Down

Ep 201: Slow Down

After a few scary hospital runs, a certified Rwebel in Chief offers some words on slowing down.
May 05, 202013:02
Ep 111B: I wanted to be Romantic

Ep 111B: I wanted to be Romantic

In the Season Finale, Javanna interviews millennials on the "L" we all love to hate. Listen now to different approaches to romance.

Dec 01, 201911:26
Ep. 111A: I wanted to be Rap Genius

Ep. 111A: I wanted to be Rap Genius

Last summer, some artists came with the heat, while other artists needed to go back to the kitchen. In today's episode, I play gatekeeper while looking at three summer projects that I stan. A lot.
Oct 15, 201910:08
Ep. 110: I wanted to be Rhythmic

Ep. 110: I wanted to be Rhythmic

I once said, "The only rhythm I have is in my poetry," and I still believe that to be true. In this episode, I walk listeners through my process of creating raps, which is my poetry set to music. Check it out now!

Sep 03, 201910:24
Ep. 109: I wanted to be Regal

Ep. 109: I wanted to be Regal

In one song, I say, "Call me Zola Reaux today - first of her name and one of one." As I produce my 3rd novel, I want to bring readers into "Afromerica" little by little. Enjoy the first official preview of "Chaos and Magic."

Sep 03, 201910:01
Ep 108: I wanted to be Resourceful

Ep 108: I wanted to be Resourceful

I wanted to use the resources at my disposal to do some housekeeping while reflecting on the contentious plant that so many love.

Jul 02, 201910:01
Ep. 107: I wanted to be Relieved

Ep. 107: I wanted to be Relieved

With my health insurance having an expiration date and my family's health concerns, I thought it would be timely to talk about health in the Black community and Black women's health. Really, I wanted to be Relieved from the stress that comes with trying to stay healthy in America.
Jun 04, 201910:00
Ep. 106: I wanted to be Rooted

Ep. 106: I wanted to be Rooted

Since 2006, and some experts might say it started before that, Chicago's Black population has been on the decline. Eager to understand why, I asked over 40 Chicagoans, "Have you considered leaving?" Listen now to hear some of the responses!
May 07, 201909:59
Ep. 105: I wanted to be Radical

Ep. 105: I wanted to be Radical

Many people like to quote Malcolm X when talking about the issues the Black woman faces in America, but this is disingenuous to a certain degree, since there are many Black women who have said the same. In this episode, host Jay. Tha Poet centers the voice of two Black women as she and her guest dialogue about believing Black women.

Apr 02, 201909:59
Ep. 104: I wanted to be Receptive (Pt. 2)

Ep. 104: I wanted to be Receptive (Pt. 2)

Take a trip inside Dr. Beatrice Akala's African home. After returning from South Africa, I wanted to snapshot my trip, so I use a moment from the last day of my trip to talk about gender (in)equity in South Africa and some other highlights from my visit to the Rainbow Nation!

Mar 06, 201914:07
Ep. 103: I wanted to be Receptive

Ep. 103: I wanted to be Receptive

This is part of a two part episode series about my South Africa trip. Before I took my 8,000 mile journey, I wanted to be ready to learn, laugh, live, and love. I wanted to be receptive, and I set the tone in this episode.
Feb 05, 201910:06
Ep. 102: I wanted to be Reflective

Ep. 102: I wanted to be Reflective

In this second episode of Rwebel Radio, I highlight interviews I had with past and current members of Northwestern University’s National Pan Hellenic Council just ahead of several founders day’s for the council. In these conversations, I reflect on how the NPHC is an inner space designed to uplift.
Jan 02, 201910:38
Ep. 101: I wanted to be Revolutionary

Ep. 101: I wanted to be Revolutionary

In this episode, I look at difference as it pertains to the extent of one's activism. I spoke with Pierce Cruz, who debuted six pieces at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, Ill. We discussed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., modern Black activism, and the fear of being a revolutionary.
Dec 18, 201810:00