Black middle aged siblings and their “adopted” white brother give an authentic perspective on life, family, culture, politics, race and current events.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew look at the role of how we value each other plays in the current state of our world. With divisiveness and violence on the rise across the county, could exploring the concept of code switching be a way to start down the path of every person being valued...
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew take inventory of what has and hasn't changed over the last 365+ days of lockdowns and large scale recognition of the injustices that continue to plague our country and larger world as we prepare for a somber anniversary...
Like most, the Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew have been paying attention to what is playing out in a courtroom in Minneapolis and trying to distract ourselves with some positives, even sad ones that have come from the disaster that is the NCAA.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew dive into the reality of the world "returning to normal." Minneapolis prepares for the trial that could signal a turning point or just business as usual... Yvette takes aim at Meghan Markle, March Madness is back, senseless gun violence once again grips America, and all while we still try to get past COVID and all the politics and changing guidance.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew take a look back at where we were before the world moved into lockdown. Of course we also have to discuss race, the science of climate change, vaccines, and politics. What else would you talk about on your coffee break?
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew discuss how race and cancel culture play out in professional sports, especially on Super Bowl Sunday. They look at Black History Month and how it plays out in the U.S. now versus just a few years ago...
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew are back after some much needed time off. Like most of the country, we were hoping for a peaceful transition of power, a time for healing and moving forward. But white supremacy and violence threatened to undermine the very core of our democracy. Join Stan, Jason and Yvette as they probe into this topic and prepare us for inauguration week.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew reflect on what they are thankful for despite the stress of “COVID normal”. They ask if two truths about Thanksgiving can occupy the same space. And of course, they talk about traditions around food and family.
Like many of us, the Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew needed some time to get our thoughts together, a lot of emotion and speculation, it's time to find clarity and a sense of purpose!
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew give their thoughts on hopefully the last time Joe Biden and Donald Trump will ever share a debate stage. They then talk about the President’s least favorite, yet most pressing subject, the resurgence of COVID and what it is doing to schools and all those parents out there with school aged kids. Finally, they ask the question on everybody’s mind, what is too far when it comes to being “comfortable” in a Zoom meeting...
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew has heavy hearts as we come to you today. The senselessness of gun violence hits close to home. Where does the truth that black lives matter intersect with the reality of black on black crime. How do we have hard conversations about race with grace? Where can we acknowledge that words matter, but not cancel those who make mistakes without malice?
What started as a slow week turned into another 2020 debacle. Trump's unpaid taxes! A historic debate that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons! If that's not enough, President Trump and others in the GOP contracting the coronavirus by ignoring their own federal guidelines. The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew also ponder how some people can still be undecided about the upcoming presidential election.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew talk travel during COVID-19, pay homage to the late Ruth Bader Ginsberg, discuss the upcoming nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, and react to the latest injustice in the Breonna Taylor murder.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew take a departure from politics and pandemics to talk about what they have been watching and listening to that has kept them sane. From galaxies far far away to the seven kingdoms, Tiger Kings and Mighty Ducks. Come with us on a trip down memory lane.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew discuss the controversial topic of police reform. What’s the difference between defunding or reforming? Stan, Jason and Yvette also talk about the media’s role in dehumanizing black men. They also remember the life and legacy of the legendary coach John Thompson.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Stan, Yvette and Jason reflect on yet another difficult and violent week in America and recaps the Republican National Convention in a way only they can.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew finds themselves pleasantly surprised after worrying that the “zoom” convention was going to be a dud. They discuss the issues around comparing a singular tragic event to a white person with systematic oppression and murder of black people. Of course they continue to ask why colleges think students will follow COVID guidance 24/7.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew wants to know what the deal is with Kanye West. They continue to discuss the ever growing call to return to school while numbers of cases in young people predictably rise. November has the chance to be historical. Is America ready to make that happen?
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew asks the questions that are on everyone's mind. What is taking Joe Biden so long to pick a vice president? Why was Herman Cain so loyal to Donald Trump around COVID that it cost him his life? Is America ready for a Black woman in the White House?
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew dive into COVID hell and explore life at home with kids, back to school, and discuss the mental health impacts of the pandemic. All while seeking answers to the question of what is the deal with Florida.
The Black Coffee with a Little Sugar crew dig into the travails of COVID-19 and reflect on the murder of George Floyd and the death of John Lewis. Join two black middle aged siblings and their “adopted” white brother give an authentic perspective on life, family, culture, politics, race and current events.