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THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY TAKING A WALK WITH YOUR COUSINS — EPISODE 075: THE WILD TIMES JAWN — Life has been crazier than ever lately that's why we couldn't leave you any longer without a new episode. This week we check-in from the perspective of a blunt rotation with a friend. How are we today, how do we want to feel in the future and what's it going to take to get us there. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram Send us a Voice Message Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY POUNDCAKE — EPISODE 073: THE CHOSEN FAMILY JAWN — “MILLENNIAL” BANKS Zeta Joint Accounts — great for coparenting and roommates as well as couples and emerging business owners Envel — uses AI technology to assist you in separating your funds into “envelopes” as a way to budget Dave Finance — has a cool feature called Side Hustle that can hook you up with local, flexible freelance job that fits with your busy schedule. Lili — banking for freelancers with tools to budget for taxes cause nobody wants to see the IRS N26, One Finance, Point Debit, Onjuno — all have cool debit cards and app interfaces. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram Send us a Voice Message Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY DIRTBIKES — EPISODE 072: THE FINESSING JAWN — This month on BLKMLNL, we're exploring adulthood. What does it mean to be a good adult from the perspective of relationships, finances and wellness. In this episode we share our favorite adulting hacks, schemes and finesse tips. Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram Send us a Voice Message Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY VOCAL RUNS — EPISODE 071: THE ADULTING JAWN — This month on BLKMLNL, we're exploring adulthood. What does it mean to be a good adult from the perspective of relationships, finances and wellness. In our next episode we'll be sharing our favorite adulting hacks, schemes and finesse tips. If you have a favorite tip: Send us a message on Twitter or Instagram Send us a Voice Message Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY HOT COMBS — EPISODE 070: THE HISTORICAL JAWN — On this Episode of Black Millennial, we revisit Black history from unique perspectives. Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY CONGRESSWOMAN CORI BUSH'S 30 SECONDS ON THE HOUSE FLOOR — EPISODE 069: THE MENTALITY JAWN — In this episode of BLACK MILLENNIAL, we kick the year off with a mental check in. How you doing mentally? With the shit storm that is 2020 finally over, we're well aware that the storm may have passed but that doesn't mean it's over. With that, how can we be more mentally prepared for crisis when it comes? How can we be taking care of our minds and altering our perspectives? Therapy Resources: Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Better Help Talkspace Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY DRUNK UNCLES — EPISODE 068: THE HOLIDAY JAWN — In this episode of BLACK MILLENNIAL, we revist the year 2020 in all of it's up's and downs. We start the show reminiscing on the holidays and how we spent them in children, but also ideas on how we want to celebrate the holidays as adults. See you in 2021! Black Christmas Movies Hulu Last Holiday The Perfect Holiday The Wiz Almost Christmas Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding Netflix This Christmas The Holiday Calendar HBO Max Friday After Next Rent on iTunes The Best Man Holiday Preacher's Wife Black Nativity Albums A Motown Christmas — Various Jackson 5 Christmas Album Soulful Christmas — Various This Is Christmas — Luther Vandross 8 Days of Christmas — Destiny’s Child A Legendary Christmas — John Legend Snowflakes — Toni Braxton Ms. Patti’s Christmas — Patti Labelle Funky Christmas — James Brown Christmas with Babyface A Mary Christmas — Mary J Blige Christmas with PJ Morton (Deluxe) Home for the Holidays — LVRN Christmas in Baltimore — Dru Hill 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas — Jermaine Dupri Comfort and Joy — Tinashe Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY JAILBREAKING UTILITIES — EPISODE 067: THE DESIRABILITY JAWN — In this episode of BLACK MILLENNIAL, we discuss desirability and how we express our desires. We also dissect how we act on our desires and how we can better express when we aren't being desired properly. Later in the show, we talk about the True Kocktails restaurant debacle and genuine safe spaces for Black People. Black Owned Restaurants to Support: Down North Pizza Bookers in West Philly The Nile Cafe Terron’s Kitchen Ms. Tootsies Slutty Vegan Joy Comes In The Morning (Playlist on Apple Music) Black Millennial is Co-Hosted by @Syddarlingg and @Ronthacreator with Writing by @ImanMatay and @Juh.meer Music by @VerbatumJones and @NikSamo Associate Production by @Le.mack and @NellyybyNature Executive Production by @EastOak.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY TELLING SOMEBODY ABOUT THEMSELVES — EPISODE 066: THE GATEKEEPING JAWN — This week we talk about Gatekeeping and who gets to decide on the guest list for the cookout. Black Businesses from Who Run the World: @blkillustrations @groun.ded  @planteconomy.co @bright_endeavors  @bodyglosscosmetics  Rolling Ray on Twitter  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

This week we introduce the new Co-Hosts of Black Millennial and run through a few icebreaker questions so that you can get to know them better. Learn More about the Card Games in Today's Episode: We're Not Really Strangers Best Self Co. The Skin Deep Black Millennial is Produced by East Oak with Writing by Iman Matay and Music Produced by Verbatum Jones and Nik Samo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

Black Millennial is back with a brand new hosting and production team! Say Wassup to your new play cousins, @Ronthacreator and @Syddarlingg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY NOT RUNNING IN AND OUT OF MY HOUSE — EPISODE 064: MY HEART, MY MIND AND MY BODY — MOOD: Naomi Campbell testifies in Diamonds Trial This week we have an overdue conversation about body positivity with friend of the show, Dev aka Fluffy Mamita aka Taupe Kisses. We get in-depth on why we should be proud of our bodies in all shades and in all sizes. We also get into health versus body size and why it's not always congruent. Later in the show, we stan the Hanifa Digital Runway show, talk about plant care and almost consider making Tik Tok's to Chloe and Halle's 'Do It' LINKED UP: HerSole // Brainwash Chromat.co | Reimagining Athletics As A Gender Inclusive Space Where Athletes Can Compete As They Are. Hanifa | Hanifa Hit A Cultural Reset On The Fashion Industry With A 3D Presentation Opinion | The ‘Karen’ memes and jokes aren’t sexist or racist. Let a Karen explain. - WaPo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SMELLING LIKE OUTSIDE — EPISODE 063: I MIGHT START AN ONLYFANS — This week we're joined by elite Twitter troll and content producer Ron Tha Creator. It's been a little over a month into quarantine and we wanted to digitally pop up on y'all to make sure you're staying sane. After the COVID check-in we talk about these new pentagon schemes, holding rapists accountable why it's might not be the best idea to start an LLC right now. Of course we take time to stan Megan Thee Stallion x Beyoncé on the Savage Remix. Ron also stans Nicki Minaj despite questionable bars

The world is crazier than it’s ever been and right now and we think it’s more important than ever to take a moment to pause and cleanse your spiritual palate. This meditation is led daily live by @Frenchliketoast on her Twitter at 11am EST / 8am PST We’ll be back with new episodes of Black Millennial soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY REAL SIBLINGS — EPISODE 062: GIVE A NIGGA SOME CREDIT — On this episode of Black Millennial, juhmeer is joined by Akira Jei, artist, archivist and my blood sister. We talk about artistic credit and why it's important to SHARE. We breakdown the need for people to be credited vocally and publicly and why some people don't give others credit at all. Later in the show we tell coronavirus jokes to keep from crying (please stay in the house!) We also stan Naomi Campbell and question whether or not the Dakota's actually exist. MOOD: GIFTS, GIFTS, DONATIONS -- "Doctor" Umar Weirdass PLEASE CONSIDER MONTHLY OR ONE-TIME DONATION TO BLACK MILLENNIAL REQUIRED READING: Black creatives deserve their credit -- The Famuan The Importance Of Giving Credit When Credit Is Due & Finding Your Creative Genius -- CFM Insurance Steal Like An Artist - Austin Kleon LINKED UP: Young MA doesn't see nothing wrong with listening to R. Kelly Whole Foods Suggests That Workers Share Paid Time Off During Coronavirus -- via Vice Harvey Weinstein’s Stunning Downfall: 23 Years in Prison NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SCHOOL BREAKFASTS + SUMMER CAMP LUNCHES — EPISODE 061: EVOLUTION IS THE REVOLUTION — This week we're joined by good vibe provider, Tia aka 1Spacebug for a conversation about personal evolution. This is really one of those philosophical episodes where we explore the ideas of human evolution, the definition of progress and environmental adaptation. Later in the show we talk about the Philly Backwood ban, old ass Joe Biden, and Coronavirus (wash your damn hands, dirty). NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE MOOD: THANK GOD I'M BLACK - Ms. Shirleen REQUIRED READING: Can We Evolve Beyond Evolution? We Have To - Dr. Deepak Chopra -- via Huffington Post LINKED UP: Philly startup finds untapped market for Black-owned restaurants -- via WHYY Protecting The 'Unbanked' By Banning Cashless Businesses In Philadelphia -- via NPR After Super Tuesday, expect greater Russian election interference amped up by Trump -- via The Inquirer Which of these 2020 Democrats agrees with you most? HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED THE CANDY LADY — EPISODE 060: THE TRUTH IS OBSOLETE — This week we're joined by friend of the show, @DonCali_ your ever hilarious Twitter fave for a conversation about objectivity. Universal truth's can be so difficult to accept, but living in and with an objective mindset allows our opinions to be formed by facts rather than emotions. Hit the required reading section for more info on postmodernism. We're living in dark times. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail MOOD: Give the Candy Lady all of your Money Motives + Thoughts: Required Reading The post-truth prophets -- via Vox Postmodernism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) -- via Stanford University Postmodernism -- via Wikipedia LINKED UP: Black History Untold Trans Icon Marsha P. Johnson To Receive Park Named In Her Honor -- via Out These trans women are taking states to court for the right to legally change their names -- via Vox Congress members push for the The Crown Act to ban hair discrimination via The Grio Help Us End Hair Discrimination in the Workplace and Schools -- SIGN THE PETITION. People Born Blind Are Mysteriously Protected From Schizophrenia — VICE Alabama State Rep. Believed Cam Newton Was 'Transgender', Then Changed It To Him Being 'Gay' -- via Total Pro Sports Wendy Williams Apologizes for Telling Gay Men to 'Stop Wearing Our Skirts and Our Heels' -- via Complex --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY BEING 5 MINUTES AWAY — EPISODE 059: YOU NEED A THERAPIST! — This week is very special! We recorded this episode at the Intentional Wellness Group with LaBreyia Ellis, MA , LPC. Ahead of the episode, we opened up the lines for our listeners to ask questions of a licensed professional. We discuss the difficulty of getting to therapy and the many unique challenges that we face as Black people. Rather than focusing on any of the craziness happening in politics and pop culture this week, we dedicated the entire show to answering your questions and making the case for living your best life. MOOD: YOU NEED A THERAPIST! -- Tokyo Toni on The Real Blac Chyna THERAPY RESOURCES: Better Help Ayana Therapy Therapy for Black Girls Talkspace Psychology Today MOTIVES + THOUGHTS — REQUIRED READING: "I’ve counseled hundreds of victims of gaslighting. Here’s how to spot if you’re being gaslighted." -- via VOX "Why I will only date men who go to therapy" -- via VOX Ayana Wants To Make It Easier For People Of Color To Go To Therapy -- via Afrotech HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY JOKES AT THE FUNERAL — EPISODE 058: I DID THE DIGITAL DASH — We're kicking off BLACK FUTURE MONTH with an episode for all the Blerds (black nerds, duh!) comrade Verbatum Jones joins the show this episode to discuss the state of technology. We talk all things Artificial Intelligence, Voice Control and some weird ass shit that is so deep into the future that you'll just have to listen for it. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail MOOD: Focus by Kobe Bryant Motives + Thoughts: Required Reading Why do we feel the need to Instagram our dinners? Neil Young says the MacBook Pro has "Fisher-Price" audio quality The unofficial Apple Archive may not be with us for much longer Vermont license plates may soon include emoji Tinder's new safety feature uses AI to combat harassment How Amazon’s Ring is creating a surveillance network with video doorbells Filmic DoubleTake lets you record from two iPhone cameras at the same time LINKED UP: Black Beauties At The Roc Nation Brunch Gave Us Serious Inspiration Marsha’s Plate Trans Podcast Wants to Liberate All Black People Detroit man settles race discrimination lawsuit, then bank won't cash his check Video Of Black Artists Passing Up All The Black Media At The Grammys Is A Disappointing Sight To See Veganism in America is becoming increasingly Black -- and hip-hop is listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

This week Juhmeer joins Iman and Sabria of the illustrious Black Girl Brunch podcast for a candid conversation about productivity, celebrity teas and Tyler Perry's choices in wigs. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SPAGHETTI... AGAIN — EPISODE 057: YOU COULD'VE AT LEAST SWIPED HER ON BRO — Another week, another conversation. This week, we welcome Jordan Plain for a discussion about the perspective of the Black Millennial man. We go straight to the source of what we can do as men to hold each other more accountable. But also, what are the most common misconceptions about Black men. Later in the show, we talk about why men hate Lori Harvey and Jordan Woods, everything that's fire on Netflix and the Ivy Park x Adidas drop (that none of us could cop) Oh, and fuck Stephen King. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail MOOD: WE GETTING MONEY TOGETHER LINKED UP: Cardi B says she would ‘shake the table’ if she were ‘part of Congress’ -- via Daily News Stephen King’s Response To A Lack Of Diversity At The Oscars Isn’t Going Over Well -- via Uproxx Lori Harvey Doesn't Need Our Projections -- via Essence Girls United Veganish Restaurant in West Philly -- via Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY EXTRA SAUCE — EPISODE 056: SEE BOTH SIDES LIKE CHANEL — This week's episode focuses on Dualities and who better to join us than Juhmeer's partner in crime, Victoria of Makeup By Lefleur. How do we experience dualism on the day to day? Its easy, you're probably gonna be different versions of yourself at home and at work. Some people take it further though and evolve from dualism to living a double life. How can we manage a balance between the two, and as always how can we be "somebody that can do both" BTW -- 32 days until Valentine's Day so cuffing season has hit critical mass. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE HIT OUR LINES — Twitter — Instagram — Voicemail MOOD: PRAY FOR EVERYBODY - via @dontcallmewhitegirl aka Mona Love LINKED UP: Michelle Obama launches IGTV Series about Navigating through the First Year of College -- via The Shade Room Reebok Taps Artist 'Distortedd' For Instapump Fury Sneaker -- via Essence These Black-Owned Businesses Will Cleanse Your Sacred Space -- via Essence The Complicated Significance Of Tyler Perry -- via Huffington Post Harry and Markle: From royal romance to breakup with the royals -- via NBC News CES 2020: Quibi, the billion-dollar streaming service, makes its pitch to be noticed -- via Market Watch --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY THE BIG HOMIE — EPISODE 055: DO NOTHING WITHOUT INTENTION — New Year, New Everything. We're kicking of 2020 with a new attitude and a brand new voice. Your Fav and Mine, Milk Muva of The Hobby Girl joins the show to discuss intention setting and creating attainable goals. We talk through strategies for creating attainable goals and how we can make 2020 the year we finally see our vision come into clarity. Later in the show, we discuss the impending World War, YG's half assed apology and segregation of the United Methodist Church. Clearly this year is off to a great start

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY TMI FACEBOOK POSTS — EPISODE 054 - TENS ACROSS THE BOARD — For the final episode of this month, year, and decade, Juh.meer is joined by BLKMLNL Social Strategist, Leóna ! The pair recap our first decade as actual adults and all of the cultural moments over the last 10 years that have defined our culture. From Alternative R&B to Natural Hair we review the 2010's and look ahead to the next decade and how we can leverage what we've learned so far. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE MOOD: "I'M STEEL HERE" -- ME AFTER 2019 TRIED TO KILL ME. LINKED UP: The Decade Beyoncé Made Herself Into A Legend -- via Buzzfeed News Best of the Decade: How Beyoncé defined the last 10 years of music -- via Entertainment Weekly Family holds vigil for woman shot inside Baltimore salon via Baltimore Sun HIT US UP — Twitter — Instagram — Email --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY MAXINE WATERS — EPISODE 053 - TALK TO ME NICE — New week, new extension to the Black Millennial Family. This week, Juh.meer is joined by Iman of Black Girl Brunch! The two discuss podcasting and how to preserve through difficult situations that are inside of your control and out. Later in the show we break down what's happening with the impeachment and talk about the accountability that we would like to see... from everyone. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE MOOD: NEXT QUESTION. SEE YA! - via ABC Politics LINKED UP: How Does Impeachment Work? -- via Visually Mom of teen in staged kidnapping was thinking of family returning to Honduras -- via CNN Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” finally hit No. 1 -- via Billboard HIT US UP — Twitter — Instagram — Email --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY CHOPPED CHEESES — EPISODE 052 - GOD FORGIVES, I DON'T — Forgiveness can be extremely difficult, but does it always have to be? This week @Juh.meer is joined by Ayanna of Brainwash.media to discuss accountability, forgiveness and morality. We explore the broadness of who decides what's right and what's wrong in Motives + Thoughts. Later in the show, we talk through the news of the week including the scandalous tea report that emerged from The Verge this week about Away Travel. Per usual we find time to Stan Beyoncé because she deserves. NEW MERCH AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE MOOD: "I SPOKE THIS SHIT UP BRO" via Complex LINKED UP: Evanston will use recreational marijuana sales tax proceeds to fund local reparations program -- via Chicago Tribune The top 10 college majors American students regret the most -- via CNBC Planning to celebrate Kwanzaa this year? Here’s what to know -- via Black Wall Street Times Joe Biden Talking About Kids Touching His Hairy Legs in a Swimming Pool Is Not Great Viewing -- via Esquire Emotional baggage: inside the toxic work environment at Away -- via The Verge HIT US UP — Twitter — Instagram — Email --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY YAMS AND MAC + CHEESE TOUCHING — EPISODE 051 : THINK I'M GETTING TOO MUCH MONEY — --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

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THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY BABY SHOWER FOOD — EPISODE 050 : BUY BACK THE BLOCK — New week, new @BLKMLNL but this week is a special one. It's our 50th episode and it's leading us into our first ever LIVE SHOW! This week we spend some time breaking down the advantages and disadvantages of gentrification and how we can protect our communities. Later in the show, we pray for the Sick + Shut in — Summer Walker, Nicki Minaj + Christian Cult Leader Kanye West. Also stories of white men who got the back and fumbled it, meanwhile we're getting the bag, flipping and tumbling it. Tickets to The Live show Hit Us Up — Twitter — Instagram — Email MOOD: WIPE ME DOWN -- Dr. Lori Croom Jasper (@eyeslor) LINKED UP: T.I. Reveals He Goes To The Gynecologist Every Year With Daughter Deyjah To Ensure Her Hymen Is Still Intact - via Madame Noire Missing Clark Atlanta University Student Is Found Dead - via New York Times The simple technique that helped this writer become a morning person — NBC News tips for long-distance relationships and the science of sexual arousal - via the maudern McDonald’s fires CEO Steve Easterbrook over relationship with employee — The Wall Street Journal The FADER Suspends President and Publisher Andy Cohn Following Misconduct Allegations - via Pitchfork 23 Years a Slave: Restaurant Owner Gets Bullshit Sentence for Enslaving Intellectually Disabled Black Man - via The Root Instagram Will Test Hiding 'Likes' in the US Starting Next Week - via Wired Twitter may fundamentally change how retweets and mentions work - via The Verge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY TO-GO PLATES — EPISODE 049 : CONTROL - I LIKE TO HAVE ALOT — This week we start off on a tangent about Thanksgiving (we're clearly hungry already). But we quickly switch lanes into our Motives and Thoughts for this week, where we talk about control. Charnae believes in the idea of relinquishing control and going with the flow while Juhmeer just can’t seem to wrap his head around the concept. Instead of splitting the social news into segments this week we draw a line in the sand with two categories — YOU HATE TO SEE IT + YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. That’s in addition to our newest segment, LOUD + WRONG where the topic is Solange’s divorce and why y’all should mind your business. MOOD: IT'S GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE FROM GOD LINKED UP: Trump's Latest Move Against LGBTQ+ Rights Is Possibly His Biggest Yet -- via OUT I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb -- via VICE Beto O'Rourke Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race — Complex Former Starbucks employee sues company — WGN 9 Chicago Opinion | I Love Housework. Let Me Explain -- via New York Times Watch the New Trailer for 'The Photograph' Starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield — Complex With American Son, Netflix brings Broadway to the screen in an intriguing new way — Vox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SPENDING THE NIGHT AT YOUR COUSINS — EPISODE 048 - DO THIS FOR MY CULTURE — New Week, New Black Millennial! In this week's Motives and Thoughts we dissect the reasons why we don't show reverence to our culture in the ways that we do others. We question why we hand out labels like luxury and exotic in reference to other cultures and why we aspire to cultural standards other than the ones we create for ourselves. Later in the social news section of the show, we introduce a new segment called, LOUD AND WRONG, so you know that's gonna get fun fast. We also spend some time in BOPS + BANGERS talking about gospel songs that slap 1000x harder than whatever K*nye just released. MOOD : GET YOU SOMEBODY THAT CAN DO BOTH!! - Oprah TWEETS ON FIRE: This is an ALLY Thoughts + Prayers Still Sorry to This Man Changing the ABC Song is Anti-Black LINKED UP : The Probation Trap: Lenient sentences in Pennsylvania often have harsh consequences -- via The Philadelphia Inquirer Democratic presidential debate on Nov. 20 headed for Tyler Perry’s studio complex -- via AJC Amazon's facial recognition misidentified Boston athletes as criminals -- via The Daily Dot Facebook and Instagram Are Censoring ‘Horny’ Emojis -- via Out.com WEEKLY MANTRA : "abundance and prosperity are available to you in all areas, especially to help you accomplish your purpose." + --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SITTING UNDER THE DRYER — EPISODE 047 - SEXUAL ERUPTION — This week we have a raw (pun intended) conversation about sexual health, most specifically having a healthy perspective on your personal sexuality. Later in the show we discuss Azealia Banks' ashy spirit. Frank Ocean's PREP+ and Summer Walker's ability to show up for work. Hit Us Up — Twitter — Instagram Tickets to our Live show BLKMLNL@eastoak.co MOOD: "Who is that hoe I see, starting straight back at me?" -- Ari Lennox LINKED UP: NEW DOC REMINDS US THAT LATASHA HARLINS’ LIFE MATTERED -- via AfroPunk Elijah Cummings, esteemed longtime Baltimore congressman, has died at 68 -- via CBS News 52 Mental Health Resources for Disabled People, POC, LGBTQ Folks, and More -- via Teen Vogue Left with nothing -- via Washington Post In the rush to harvest body parts, death investigations have been upended -- via LA Times Opinion | Kim Kardashian's Met Gala dress fight with Kanye West is really about his desire to control her — NBC News --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY VH1 DIVAS — EPISODE 046 - SHE WANTS TO MOVE — We're back, for real this time like we never left. Levels of clownery are even higher, and the Blackness is in full effect. This week we join the Rihanna Navy as we've been given no other choice but to Stan, we also forgive Tyler Perry for the years of exposing the culture and we talk about important issues like climate change and the impeachment of the worst president in history. Motives + Thoughts centers around moving on and how to leave situations gracefully, and why sometimes you have to exit situations toxically

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY JUST FOR ME — SEASON TWO PREVIEW - OKAY LADIES, NOW LET’S GET INFORMATION — This week we’re talking about the information age. The audio from this session is real Summer Walker-ish but the conversation was too good to delete, so please enjoy our Season Two preview and Subscribe so that you’re first in line to hear Episode One of Season Two. Hit Us Up! Twitter | Instagram New Black Millennial Website BLKMLNL@eastoak.co MOOD: Gordon from Best Buy - The Juice vs The Sauce LINKED UP: Six Flags Dares You to Spend 30 Hours in a Coffin–For Prizes! Hate on Display™ Hate Symbols Database Thread by @michaelharriot Those UFO videos are real, the Navy says, but please stop saying ‘UFO’ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY ZAXBY'S (AND ALL FRIED CHICKEN TBH) — EPISODE 044 - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? — In the season finale we discuss the elephant in almost ever room across the country, race relations in America. As expected, the conversation speaks from the Black Millennial perspective. How are we effected by the constant microagressions and racism we experience, and what do we plan on doing about it? We can't and wouldn't try to resolve the issue on a single podcast episode, but we believe the conversation is worth starting here. The seasons final Motives and thoughts is unadulterated, unfiltered discussion about identity, pride and culture. In the second half we cover, Chicken Sandwiches (we've been standing Popeyes), Pose, A&E's Heroin Hub, close friends on Instagram and hella bops and bangers. MOOD: "Some — TIMES" -- Whitney Houston LINKED UP: Philadelphia is home to nearly 1,000 sugar daddies, report says via Fox29 Epstein created trust with $578 million days before suicide — Bloomberg Amid homelessness crisis, Los Angeles restricts living in vehicles — NPR The New American Homeless via New Republic Why do you use Close Friends on Instagram? Why'd you push that button? - the Verge Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY THE QUIET STORM — EPISODE 043 - SITUATIONS, WILL ARISE Y'all know we love a switch up so this week we keep it light and fun in Motives and Thoughts with a list of random scenarios sourced from the dark depths of Tumblr (Until they bring back the porn, they'll never prosper) Later in the show we discuss why Philadelphia is the greatest city in the world (shootings and all) Why non-Black people shouldn't speak on Black issues (because duh) and whether or not Jay Z working with the NFL is the plot of ABC's new spinoff, Coon-ish. MOOD: Mother Elektra Abundance teaches the children how to read. LINKED UP: Greenland’s ice is melting at the rate scientists thought would be our worst-case scenario in 2070 via Business Insider Jeffrey Epstein rape accuser sues his estate and associates — NBC News Autopsy finds broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death via Washington Post 'Philadelphia Horror House', The Murder Stories Of Gary Heidnik - via Didyouknowfacts.com The day Philadelphia bombed its own people via Vox The controversy surrounding Jay-Z’s new partnership with the NFL, explained via Vox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY MARY JANE BLIGE — EPISODE 042 - THE BLACK NEW DEAL — We pick up where last week's discussion left off, talking about sustainability. What more can we be doing to protect our environment, ensure gender equality and stimulate economic growth? Is this even on our radar??? We want to make sure that it is. Later in the show there's a ton of stories that tie into this theme of sustainability. How can we be building a world for future generations starting today. MOOD: How am I embarrassing myself just by being myself? -- via @DamionG_ LINKED UP: How P2P insurance can empower social justice in local communities via Medium H&M is dropping its first African designer collaboration via The Standard The NCAA doesn’t have a Rich Paul problem. It has a problem with Black men. via The Undefeated First Look at Uzo Aduba as Shirley Chisholm In FX Limited Series, ‘Mrs. America’ via Black Film Equinox, SoulCycle Owner to Host Trump Fundraiser in Hamptons via The Advocate FBI ranks "black identity extremists" bigger threat than Al Qaeda, white supremacists: Leaked documents via Newsweek A homeowner reported her neighbor’s AirBnB. The neighbor retaliated with emojis. — Los Angeles Times A black man was about to buy a cop’s house. Then, he found a KKK application in a bedroom. via Washington Post Domino’s Pizza delivers a game-changing case to the Supreme Court — Quartz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY CHURCH LADIES — EPISODE 041 -KNOW YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR WORTH NIGGA — In this week's episode of BLKMLNL we dig into why we place our worth in status symbols? Why do we feel the need to wear Gucci and other designer brands that disrespect our existence? Is it okay to live a life based in aspiration? Will enough ever be enough? Later in the show there's plenty of weird white people shit to discuss, articles linked below. Beyoncé save us please, we hate it here. MOOD: You ain't really fuck with me way back when but how 'bout now? LINKED UP: Gap Taps Beyoncé's 24-Year-Old Vogue Cover Photographer, Tyler Mitchell For 50th Anniversary Fall Campaign — BET News 'I want more answers' | Man finds frozen baby in mom's freezer in south St. Louis See-Saw Diplomacy Lets People Play Together Along U.S. Border Wall Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA — The New York Times Well-known Christian author, purity advocate, renounces his faith: 'I hope you can forgive me' — Fox News Mitch McConnell Really Doesn’t Like His New Nickname — New York Magazine Why getting dewy skin became a global obsession — Quartz Samoa's 'third gender' delicately balances sex and religion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SHEA BUTTER — EPISODE 040 - VIEWS FROM THE SIX — ISSA GOOD JAWN! We start the show dissecting the concept of views and opinions. This week's discussion topic simply couldn't be quantified into questions, so Motives + Thoughts is a freeform, free-flowing conversation about entitled opinions. Aren't they just like assholes? And just because we have them, does it mean that we're required to use them... options that is, not assholes. That's your business. Later in the episode we discuss the ever growing disease that is racism, and Stan for Ilhan Omar x Flo Milli Shout out to all the shea butter babies and shea butter boys. MOOD: IT'S TOO DAMN HOT -- via @KrissyChula LINKED UP: I was told to stop fighting with my conservative uncle publicly on Facebook so I started making memes Muslim legislators are constantly being asked to waste time speaking to issues that other people are not asked to speak to. - Ilhan Omar McConnell moves to confirm 19 conservative judges next week — POLITICO White woman who called black women N-word on video says she’s not sorry and would do it again --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY SHRIMP + GRITS — EPISODE 039 - DOWN ON MY LUCK — In a continued effort to figure out the meaning of life on this hot rock of corruption, we take few minutes to uncover the source of luck and fate. Is good luck a real thing? Does that mean bad luck is real too? Can one exist without the other? And what did homeless or sick people do to deserve bad luck (Spoiler alert: the answer is nothing). Speaking of luck and fate, we also take time to lavish the praises of Destiny('s child), Blue Ivy's mama, Nala, The Gift, Beyoncé. We discuss her love letter to Africa, presented as sonic cinema and close out the show discussing The Lion King (2019) No spoiler alerts here, you've had since 1994 to see the movie. MOOD: "It's Just My Taste" -- via Michael Jackson in Vegas LINKED UP: Madonna is Racist, but what else is new? Why so many black families are losing their property — ProPublica Transgender woman in Atlanta is jailed for 6 months, simply for sitting on a curb --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY CARD GAMES — EPISODE 038 - LOVE, SEX + MAGIC — It's a hot girl and hot boy summer and while much of the social mediasphere focuses on keeping us in competition with each other, we wanted to focus on the magic that can happen when two people unify lifestyles and this thing called a "relationship" starts to form. Don't worry if that sounds foreign to you, I too have never felt that emotion. Inspired by the upcoming book, The Game of Desire by Sexologist Shannon Boodram, we wanted to start our conversation where it's supposed to end, at commitment. Later in the show we talk about Black political activist A$AP Rocky, dissect and theorize what's happening in Euphoria and try to figure out why Jermaine Durpee hate's women. MOOD: "I'M NOT TAKING NO INTERJECTIONS!" -- via Diddy in Making The Band 4 LINKED UP: relationshipstyle — The Game of Desire Sisters Who Began Cheesecake Business During Government Shutdown Nab Walmart Deal Private Equity’s Latest Scheme: Closing Urban Hospitals and Selling Off the Real Estate What to do if ICE Shows up at your door

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY CHURCH FANS — EPISODE 037 - WE'LL NEVER BE THOSE KIDS AGAIN — Being an adult is fucking hard, and we feel like someone should have better prepared us for that concept. So we're doing our best with reconciling, starting with an open conversation about nostalgia from our childhoods. Being a kid, especially in the 90's was such a transitive time, and we talk about some of the reasons why. There's more news and less pop culture on this episode because honestly, who cares. People are dying in concentration camps. MOOD: YOU NIGGAS ARE CRAZY!!!! via Pastor James Davis Manning LINKED UP: The economical challenges POC face when trying to enter the cannabis industry Cori Gauff becomes the youngest player in Open Era history to qualify for Wimbledon draw Laverne Cox Says Lil Nas X Should Provide Inspiration to Closeted Hip-Hop Stars Christopher Cukor is a racist asshole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY LINE DANCES — 036 - THE DOOR IS CLOSED — This week we focus our Motives + Thoughts on closure; in the segment produced by our social guru @le.mack, we discuss closure and the ending of relationships. Relationships in this context is universal — familial relationships, friendships and romantic relationships. How do we end relationships amicably and close the door? Per usual, the Tweets are on Fire, Nicki Minaj's song sucks, and LGBT people of color are running the world. MOOD: THE DOOR IS CLOSED!!!! - @NENELEAKES LINKED UP: START - A MORNING CONFIDENCE PLAYLIST LIVESTREAM: House Hearing on Reparations | Colorlines Mastercard To Allow Transgender, Nonbinary People To Use Chosen Names On Cards | HuffPost 72 Philadelphia police officers placed on desk duty over offensive social media posts - NPR When white supremacists overthrew a government - Vox Labs Alaskan Teens Allegedly Convinced to Murder Friend After Being Offered $9 Million - Complex Louisiana School Made Headlines for Sending Black Kids to Elite Colleges. Here’s the Reality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY WEEKEND CLEANING MUSIC — EPISODE 035 - CAN I TALK MY SHIT AGAIN? — In this week's episode of Black Millennial, we focus on self-confidence and why it's okay to big yourself up if no one else will. We exist in a society where finding your personal freedom has become increasingly difficult and the stress of keeping up with the whomever's is simply too overwhelming. Later in the show we break down Striking Vipers, stan Norah Jones and continue showing love to the LGBTQ community in a segment we like to call Who Run The World. As always there's Weird White People Shit + Bops to be shared. This is probably our best episode in weeks, tell a friend to tell a friend! MOOD(S): My Truth, My Story - Dominique Jackson Move Muhfucka, You in Da Way - A LEGEND LINKED UP: UN experts urge US authorities to drop charges against aid worker Scott Warren When White Saviorism Turns Deadly: American missionary played doctor, children died, when will there be justice? Bushwick Bill's Legacy is Impossible to Forget Stay in The Loop with UWISHUNU Citizen App on iOS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY JAMAICAN CASTOR OIL — EPISODE 034 - PEOPLE BE GAY — In this episode of Black Millennial we talk about being gay and why that’s okay. With June being pride month we thought it important to shed light on the struggles and triumphs of our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ community. Because believing that all Black lives matter must include the wealth and variety of Black identities that exist. MOOD: Don't Try To Be Something You Ain't - 21 Savage LINKED UP: Donate to The Attic LGBTQ Youth Center Why Is It Still So Hard For Young People of Color to Get Therapy? You can’t send Oprah to hell Leaked FDA Documents Reveal Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' in Meat, Poultry, Milk, and Chocolate Cake --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY FUBU, COOGI, PHAT FARM AND KARL KANI — EPISODE 033 - MY BROTHER’S KEEPER We’re back with a new episode and sponsored by some of our favorite throwback brands For Us By Us. this week we get a little deep ; In Motives & Thoughts we talk about inclusion and how those groups of people that aren’t often thought of first, it at all and what we can do to make a change for them. Per usual we found some WWPS to discuss because ..does it ever end ? But more importantly we even have a new section alert ! We’re never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy on this episode of Black Millennial MOOD: Jay Z - The War on Drugs: From Prohibition to Gold Rush LINKED UP: Don't ask me for my Instagram handle via GQ Building a personal brand isn’t cool anymore via The Verge Brittany K. Barnett on Instagram As More Millennials Rent, More Startups Want to Lend to Them The Forgotten Tale of How Black Psychiatrists Helped Make 'Sesame Street' --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY BOX BRAIDS — 032 - DO ANYTHING FOR CLOUT — We talk about our current boycott from social and why everything isn't sharable. Everything doesn't have to be done in the name of clout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY PLAY COUSINS — EPISODE 031 - SWITCHING LANES IN A GRAND RAPID — This episode of Black Millennial starts with a conversation on code switching. Is it only for “uncle tom”-types or can code actually be beneficial to our success trajectories? we also talk local philly elections, wigs and why white people always feel entitled to touch something they find interesting. MOOD: GRATEFUL! — via @lookatdustin LINKED UP: The Procrastinator's Guide to Philly's local Elections. San Francisco Bans the use of Facial Recognition for Law Enforcement Inclusion Works -- Google Marketing Live --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY HONEYBUNS — EPISODE 030 - ALWAYS STAY GRACIOUS — In this week's episode of Black Millennial we pause to give thanks. Specifically we focus on the powers of gratitude and humility. MOOD: Say "Thank You" - A Motivational Video On The Importance Of Gratitude by Fearless Soul LINKED UP: Jopwell helps African American, Latinx, & Native American candidates find great jobs. Who Knows Demo by Teedra Moses A Curiosity Driven Life on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY THE BLACK FAMILIES ON FAMILY FEUD. — EPISODE 029 // RATHER GO BLIND — we wanted to switch it up a ‘lil but for this week’s episode of BLACK MILLENNIAL. instead of our usual deep conversation we keep it light with a game of would you rather. each of the scenarios puts you in s different frame of mind and is meant to challenge the way we think. or just to have fun. who cares? later we talk tayl*r swift’s whitechella, the real life episodes of scandal happening in congress and an actual two way conversation about Game of Thrones. Arya is said to be hospitalized for carrying the show on her back. RIP to the Night King. real recognize real. MOOD: STIFF WHERE?! LINKED UP: - The Big One on Apple Podcasts - Southern Poverty Law Center report on Hate in Schools - Therapy For Black Girls --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support

THIS WEEK IS SPONSORED BY STATE CARNIVALS AND FAIRS — EPISODE 028 - POWER IS POWER — This week is a continuation of last week's conversation about power, internal and within our communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blkmlnl/support