#SquadGoals – BONUS Episode 1 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! This bonus episode of Rants and Randomness is all about #SquadGoals: how to find your tribe and forge friendships that are built to last. On this episode, I’m diving into one of the most important topics that I’ve covered this year—building meaningful friendships in your 20s and 30s. …
Dear White House Sinkhole, You Good?
Last week, we learned there is a sinkhole forming on the lawn of the White House. I’m just here to inquire about its wellbeing. Dear Sinkhole, Hey big head. So sorry I didn’t come and visit but I’m allergic to places where fascism gets written into law. But listen, now …
An Oriki Tribute to Yara Shahidi, a Rising Star
Yara of House Shahidi. First of her name. Builder of Generational Bridges. Teller of Truths. Thoughtful Activist. “It” Factor Maven. Brilliant Being. Niece goals. Taker of Fierce Photos. You didn’t come to play on this cover!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We see you, sis. And I cannot wait for what is in store for …
Roseanne Should Know Being Racist is a Reverse Facial
Listen. I don’t use the word “ugly” but to describe people who are hatemongers. Racists are hatemongers and their outside seem to reflect it, as their insides spill out in the form of faces that are meant for radio: audio only please. It’s like your spirit just decays from all …
Honor Honesty (With Jussie Smollett) – Episode 8 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! Excited to bring you episode 8 of Rants and Randomness. On this episode, I’m talking about how the #BBQBecky memes have blessed my whole soul. Also, I’ve finally created that Afrobeats playlist y’all have been asking about. Anddd I’ve been reading your dope reviews of the podcast on …
Rise to the Occasion (with Franchesca Ramsey) – Episode 7 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! Episode 7 of my podcast, Rants and Randomness, is here! I gets some things off my chest about Kanye West and his fake ass free thinking, and I have a lot to say about the new This is America video by Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino. I interview my girl, …
It’s About to be Wakanda Weekend Cuz Black Panther is Out on Digital!
It’s been three months since Marvel Studios dropped Black Panther and the film came through and stole all our hearts in its’ boldness, brilliance and overall BAWSINESS. It has been three months since I became an official citizen of Wakanda, and I hail my king T’Challa and my duchesses, the Dora Milajes. …
This is America: Donald Glover’s Video is a Gripping Read
In times of great crisis, we create great art. Donald Glover’s video for his latest single This is America is great art. It’s not because it’s trying to be overly subtle to where only art connoisseurs can defuse the meaning. It’s that it trusts us to pick up what it’s …
Live Your Best Life (with Necole Kane) – Episode 6 of Rants & Randomness
Hey y’all! We’re six episodes into Rants & Randomness and I’m excited that so many of you are listening and loving it! In fact, Rants & Randomness is a featured podcast on Spotify. So dope! Thanks to everyone who’s been tuning in so far. This episode, I’m talking about how …
An Oriki Tribute to Janelle Monáe for this Rolling Stone Cover
Janelle of House Monae. First of her name. Citizen of the Future. Breaker of Chains. Walker of Tight Ropes. Sprinkler of #NoirPixieDust. Rocker of the Baddest Suits. Giver of No Intergalactic Fucks. Head Android of Wondaland. We celebrate you. You free ass motherfucker. Thank you for celebrating yourself and others …