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We are joined by Nehemiah Davis. He talks about Berks County Prison (BCP) and how his experience there has impacted his family, what it was like during COVID, and being motivated to never go back. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG

DearRDG Episode 91 will cover Robin Constenbader-Jacobson's comments on Facebook, discourse with the Reading School Board, and discuss what leadership is supposed to look like. ----- Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert Jeremy Long's Article: https://www.readingeagle.com/local-news/reading-school-board-president-defends-facebook-post-calling-reading-a-deteriorating-city/article_afa1d32c-a887-11eb-91b3-efd84ed1f8b0.html?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_content=fb-readingeagle&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR33jxV9-uWkuemuxxZmtNqft_1brqj9OuIye7Tk9_vc2Dxm0YUB_S68O8s

DearRDG is joined by the artists of Music Is Passion Records to discuss their artistry and putting our their first collaborative album entitled "MIP Family: Our Year: Vol. 1." Follow the artists: Jarrod - Twitter: @mipjrod, IG: @mipjrod John - Twitter/IG: @TheSoulPapi Hitman - Twitter: @hitmandoan, IG: @therealhitter Qwan - IG: @Qwan_wick30 Yung Cobain - IG: @Yung_Cobane Marcel: Twitter: @rockstarrspudd, IG: @rockstarrspud Angie - Twitter: @banksssbabi, IG: @babibanksss Shaki3 - IG: @shakiefk03 Junns - Twitter: @justjunns, IG: @Junns305 Stephany J - Twitter: IamStephanyJ, IG: @iamstephanyj_ --- Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

Episode 90. Your favorite hosts discuss the Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three accounts, but have a larger conversation around how Black kids and people engage in dealing with state sanctioned violence. We discuss Adam Toledo and Ma'Khia Bryant, but even delve into how this affects Black and brown kids in education, developmentally, and more. We also discuss our own journey with abolition and seeing where we fall into those different aspects. We end the episode off with setting up some boundaries and things that are bringing us some joy. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

DearRDG 89 is where the hosts cover Diddy and his letter to corporate America, the murder of Daunte Wright, DMX, and an extended conversation surrounding addiction in our communities and how we view drugs. KJ debuts as the co-host for this episode and had a lot to say surrounding the topic.. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) KJ Boston (@KJay_10) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

DearRDG 88 - Marquise and Marie just chop it up on the podcast with a simple conversation regarding their mental health and provide some quick COVID-19 Updates on where they have been. This is a light-hearted episode and listen. We hope that you also find some tips. Listen to MIP Family: Our Year, Vol. 1 Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/musicispassion/mip-family-our-year-vol-1-2 Article Here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2017/11/19/how-to-declutter-your-mind-10-practical-tips-youll-actually-want-to-try/?sh=564aded824f1 Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

Priscilla Campos is running for District Judge in Reading, PA. Get to know more about her and what she stands for. Learn more about Priscilla Campos Here: https://www.judgepcampos.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judgepcampos/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/judgepcampos/ Follow DearRDG on all socials: View All of Our Content: linktr.ee/DearRDG Twitter: www.twitter.com/DearRDG Facebook: www.facebook.com/DearReading Instagram: instagram.com/DearRDG

Wesley Butler returns to DearRDG to discuss his push to be on City Council. In this interview, he talks about his platform, what inspired him to get into this, and then what he hopes to achieve when he gets into this space. Donate to his campaign: https://t.co/U4FDLhZrHr?amp=1 Follow Him On Twitter: https://twitter.com/WesButler23 Follow DearRDG on all socials: View All of Our Content: linktr.ee/DearRDG Twitter: www.twitter.com/DearRDG Facebook: www.facebook.com/DearReading Instagram: instagram.com/DearRDG

On DearRDG 87, DearRDG is covering Columbia University's decision to have six (6) different graduation ceremonies and how we feel about it. Van brings up the conversation surrounding the stimulus bill that will help parents and families. Marquise decides to discuss the scandal that happened surrounding BLM and the demands happening from the parents of the movement. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Shenaye VanWyngarden (@amusingNay) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/…ng_published_alert

DearRDG 86 - Marquise, Christy, Marie, and Ruby discuss a racist attack in Texas, Mexicans getting threatened with ICE, Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah, Vaccines are available in the city of Reading, and are we still acknowledging the GRAMMYs? -------------------------------- Word On The Street: A Mexican Restaurant in Texas is requireing people to keep wearing masks. Some are threatening to call ICE - https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/08/us/texas-mexican-restaurant-ice-trnd/index.html Beyonce Wins 20221 Grammy for "Brown Skin Girl" with Blue Ivy Carter - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/amp35832195/beyonce-grammys-2021-win-blue-ivy-carter/?__twitter_impression=true Vaccines Available in Berks County - https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/a-covid-vaccination-site-for-school-employees-is-up-and-running-in-berks-county/article_237e5218-834c-11eb-96ad-5768e06b5678.html?utm_content=fb-readingeagle&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1GDgh-gfra8jrgs3BG3vY2Tu0Y5nRAsU8bovnVVZ7igg7i3SsbkG9fs98 ------------- Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Christy Goicochea (@DoItWithColor) (@OkayChristy) Ruby Mora (@_RubyMora on Twitter) (@winestainedwriter on IG) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Get Your Good Morning to Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Here - https://www.etsy.com/listing/924232919/gmtnano-mugs?ref=listing_published_alert

DearRDG 85. Marquise and Marie discuss this new auxiliary policing program, shout out to the Black people running for city council, and then they discuss balancing friendships, jobs, relationships, and being a multi-hyphenate. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG

Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG

On episode 83 of DearRDG, Marquise is discussing what's going on in the politics and local news on the podcast. We discuss Cori Bush and Marjorie Taylor Greene's incident, Philly Fighting Covid Non-Profit's scandal, and Eddie Moran addresses the state of Reading, PA. Support DearRDG on Patreon.com/DearRDG Give Roses: Catch This Vibe Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_2-6Vuh4vA Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Marie Sykes (@sykesmvrie_) Follow Us On Social Media: Twitter.com/DearRDG Instagram.com/DearRDG

Oumar Kallo joins us for our 82nd episode! We are reflecting on Dr. Khalid Mumin's book "Problem Child" and how Bri hosted a conversation with him on IG Live, we discuss the discourse over minimum wage being raised to $15 an hour, and then we welcome Oumar Kallo on his return to the podcast to discuss how he helps our community and the community in Guinea. Follow Oumar: @_mrkallo on IG Follows: Acts of Simple Kindness on IG: https://www.instagram.com/askindness/ Marc Lamont Hill on "COVID Capitalism:" https://thegrio.com/2020/11/24/marc-lamont-hill-book-covid-19/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

We are joined by Councilwoman Lucine Sihelnik to discuss how to hold City Council accountable, our grievances, and what her role is. et involved with City Council on https://www.readingpa.gov/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

This is a shoot the shit episode. We don't have any segments. We just have a pop culture roundup. We talk about Ashanti catching COVID before VERZUZ, Cardi is out of touch with her bag, Clubbhouse is a different kind of beast, and some more. Marquise's short film here: To The Mountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_-IMKUeFR4&t=1s Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On episode 79 of DearRDG, we discuss Eddie Moran going on vacation in Puerto Rico during a pandemic and also the Reading School Board's decision to reinstate winter sports. We discuss what this means and the message that this could send out to the community at large. Pre-Application: www.readingha.org/pre-application-2/ Information: www.readingha.org/wp-content/uploa…EN-WAIT-LIST.pdf Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

For Episode 78, we talk about Kyle Rittenhouse, Reading's decision to keep Winter sports cancelled, and then we just keep y'all updated on some things happening with early housing. We then get to interview Wesley Butler. Make sure to follow him on all social media: @W_E_S_M_O_N_E_Y Watch Words with Wes Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15aCYQGcGbk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2st9cCJ4FCgvQlbBFXYFOHSymmA8eg6NURwFUgGDK_Jb3lcRjAvGVCtZM Pre-Application: https://www.readingha.org/pre-application-2/ Information: https://www.readingha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Info-Page-for-12-2-20-PH-OPEN-WAIT-LIST.pdf Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

For episode 77, we decided to find some Black joy and audacity in Beyonce's Vogue interview. She talks about everything that she has been doing, but we move into this space of giving yourself some of her own joy. So we have all been working during this pandemic, so the hosts discuss what it means to thrive and put ourselves first during this pandemic. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On episode 76 of DearRDG, the hosts discuss the anxiety before, during, and after the election. We get into the Black vote, voter suppression, and the newly elected people in office. It is important for us to keep engaged with what is going on in our local elections. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On episode 75 of DearRDG, our hosts decide to do a quick check-in, and then we focus on welcoming Her Elise to our show. She is a sex worker and activist. We are seeing her just start growing in her activism, but it was a pleasure to learn more about her life as a dancer, the politics of sex work, and discrimination that happens in the industry. Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On Episode 74, we touch on a few topics: - #EndSARS Links to Support: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/endsars-nigeria-police-brutality-sars-lekki-protest/2020/10/22/27e31e0c-143d-11eb-a258-614acf2b906d_story.html http://hoodcommunist.org/2020/03/26/sanctions-kill-the-devastating-cost-of-sanctions/?fbclid=IwAR32Eelxw1tu99bK-hkodA1vDMl1VjI99VkBjOcy226ZYOka4fq6_fsrJoo https://feministcoalition2020.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MuANGQxXsnk4evZ59-AXuKanNkogFUm7XcVs9ZJM1BxLy-CM4fJ9EadE https://www.connecteddevelopment.org/?fbclid=IwAR19I-jS_Sujye4QNm7_r3MQ9gOCL91C75F00P_gdUE2PnNg-uE3zjX4NG4 - Eddie Moran’s administration has failed Black people. - Alvernia and gentrifying downtown Reading. - The importance of voting. - Are Black people protected anywhere? - J. Lo's lyric. Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

Episode 73. We love you, Chadwick Boseman. Opening Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNp7KssquK8 Complicated Grief: Why We Mourn People We’ve Never Met - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/grief-kobe-bryant-tragedy-grieve-celebrity/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On episode 72 of DearRDG, we cover a couple of topics! Kamala Harris as Vice President, Greece rejecting migrants and refugees, NYPD endorses Trump, and then what does it mean to defund USPS? Darleynne Espinosa, 20, is an Entrepreneur, Nursing Student , Licensed Esthetician & Owner of @champagneminks (come get ya lashes slayed!)She is a small business owner in the city of Reading , trying to give her clients a beautiful touch with her services while growing as a young Hispanic female in our society and giving back to our community. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On Episode 71 of DearRDG, we go through WAP and the politics around sex, we discuss Azealia Banks and our relationship to our own mental health, Exeter's counter protest, and Reading School District goes completely virtual! What does this mean? Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com

On episode 70 of DearRDG, Marquise and Bri focus on the case surrounding Stanley at the Walmart in Wyomissing. They discuss the nuances of the case. They are also joined by So Happy Co, which is on the mission to spread happiness to our hometown through their clothing brand. Look into "Good Trouble" to learn more about John Lewis. C.T. Vivian is another person to look up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_happyco/ Website: https://sohappyshop.com/ Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

On episode 69 of DearRDG, we just do a quick check-in with each other. The energy was a bit low for us, but we came in strong with a conversation with our fave Lisa De La Cruz who is the founder of the Wonder of Ivy brand. So it was so nice to talk about her creating for herself, changing her brand up, bringing anime to Black people and POC, and also just acknowledging the ecosystem that we cultivated. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Guest: Lisa De la Cruz (@TheWonderOfIvy) Look for "The Wonder of Ivy" on all social media platforms. Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

Episode 68! On this episode, we cover the news! Covid-19 Updates, LGBTQ+ History in Illinois, Goya Supports Trump, Betsy DeVos and education, and also a bit of Will and Jada at the end. We are joined by @FuegoEllington and @Hollyhood_Tay_ (on IG) for a conversation on their inspiration behind music, their move to Atlanta, support, and building out a hip hop culture in our city. Make sure to get into this episode! Listen to Hollyhood Tay - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VvtHK51OOCrf6m55aVTMw Listen to Fuego Ellington - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q0wio1N7Ylzmvm7G83elF Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Social Media Intern: Edward Suriel Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

On this episode of DearRDG, we take a brief moment to reflect on two years of the podcast and what it means to us. We are also joined by Brad Waples to discuss his legacy in the Reading, PA community and what does leadership look like today. We also explore topics of Alvernia moving in, gentrification, and Black life in Reading. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Copywriter: Ruby Mora Graphic Designer: Stephany Goico Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

On this episode, DearRDG decided to address comments made from local government and just express our current frustrations with the administration. We once again have to address anti-Blackness, bad politics, and understanding the mayor's role and the role of the citizen. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

This episode, we catch up on what the hosts are talking about. We discuss a week full of anti-Blackness with Doja Cat, Joe Biden, Lana Del Rey, Katara, Ayesha Curry, and more. We just have a pop culture roundup and catch up on the hosts. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

The DearRDG crew is back to discuss music, Lil Boosie, Jeff Bezos, and more. It was just a free-for-all in terms of what we have been seeing in the streets. We are joined by Manny Guzman to discuss his candidacy and the platform that he is running on. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Manny's Website - boysonder.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

Rest in power: Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Breonna Taylor, and Nina Pop, Little Richard, Andre Harrell, and Betty Wright. We are tired. Stop killing us. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com

Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

On Episode 62, the DearRDG Squad discusses Verzuz and its impact on the culture, wypipo drinking disenfectant, protesting the lockdown, and then we end on BlackAF and have a conversation on colorism. We are then joined by Reading School Board Member Mark Detterline (@Mark_Detterline) to discuss his journey to becoming a school board member, where he hopes to see himself, and how they've been handling Covid-19 in Reading. We are also introduced to some scary numbers regarding funding for our district. Fair Funding: https://t.co/ZEJWJRdPB4?amp=1 Landmark Lawsuit: https://t.co/45RAGnHHue?amp=1 Segregation in PA Schools: https://t.co/z0U9Oh5Oiw?amp=1 List of Most Underfunded Schools: https://t.co/lJGcgbtZIS?amp=1 Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

Episode 61 of DearRDG. Insecure's season 4 debut talks about how friendships change and what that looks like as you get older. We decided to reflect on friendships that we lost or attempted to maintain. This episode, we are joined by Mack Simmy to discuss his new project "You Ate? You Straight?" We talk about his process, who he collaborated with, and what impact he wants to leave for the 610. We are glad to welcome him back. @MackSimmy on all social media. Stream "You Ate? You Straight" on Apple Music/iTunes: https://t.co/dlahvANq21?amp=1 You can also stream it on Spotify and TIDAL. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

This episode is just an update. We discuss the Coronavirus and how it is affecting us personally, professionally, and spiritually. This is a free-for-all episode. We will return to our regular format next episode. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

This episode, we are joined by Tony Veloz from South of Penn. We talk about what his initiatives are and how he contributes to the community through his work. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

Have you had trouble loving your hair? We wanted to talk about our hair journey and what that had looked like. 2020 has started off as a year that we had to acknowledge Black women's hair. This is from Ayannah Pressley, Black women being dragged online, Gabrielle Union's hair being called "too ethnic," and more. Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts! Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

On this episode, we talk about everything that surrounded Kobe and his legacy, but then we get into more legacy from other Black people and what that means. Is everyone's legacy a bit tainted with cancel culture? Let's get into it. Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts! Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

On this episode, we recap our last few months of growth. But then we also recap the EVERYTHING IS LOVE event. We wanted to be open and transparent about creating a culture in our city. Thank you to each of our sponsors and our community for showing up. Did y'all notice that John Zabala gave us a new theme song?! Let us know your thoughts! Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Become a Patron Here: patreon.com/dearrdg Websites: Bri's Blog - pushabri.com Marie's Blog - sykesisthelimit.com Book Tyler for Media services: @TylerEllisWashington or tylerelliswashington.com Hire Marquise or Bri for speaking engagements. Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading Twitter.com/DearRDG YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

We are back for a DearRDG Live Show! During this live show, we had a pitch competition! We had honored four different creatives and change agents in our community. We also featured various women of color vendors to join us as judges as well for the live show. We want to thank everyone for coming out and enjoying our live set. DearRDG Patreon: www.patreon.com/dearrdg Twitter: www.twitter.com/dearrdg Facebook: www.facebook.com/dearreading IG: Instagram.com/DearRDG YouTube: Dear Reading Podcast Hosts: Chief Quise - @MarquiseDavon D. Will - @_D_will MARIE - @sykesmvrie Bri - @PUSHABRI Production: Audio Recording: Tyler Washington (@TylerEllisWashington) Audio Editor: Tyler Washington (@TylerEllisWashington) Photography: Tyler Washington (@TylerEllisWashington) Photography: Manny Coombs (@oni.das) (@blondedapi) Vendors: (Instagram) Beard Oils: @HouseOfPortalatin Potted Poetry: (@PottedPoetry) (@CreativeTiana) Lashes: @gluxelashes_ De La Bodega: @DelaBodega Juic-E (@GetJuiceWithIt)

During this episode of DearRDG, we are joined by each of our hosts Chief Quise, D. Will, Marie, and Bri. We talk about some of the everyday violence that we face in the city of Reading, discussed Coondace Owens, H&M and how Black people responded, We are in the space of processing everything, but also unpack trauma. Sign up for the show here: https://dearrdg-live.eventbrite.com Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content: patreon.com/dearrdg Hosts: Marquise Richards DayQuan Williams Bri Tyson Marie Sykes Edited by: Marquise Richards

This episode is of DearRDG is down two hosts, so it is just Chief Quise and PUSHABRI on this episode. They decide to take it pretty lightly for this episode and just go over the news and just check in with eah other. We took an article and found different questions to ask your friends when you want to check in with them. We discuss Tracee Ellis Ross's hair care line "Pattern," Rihanna's Diamond Ball, The effects of vaping, and the mental health advocate that was killed by suicide. Make sure to get into this episode and share! Let us know your thoughts and screenshot to show that you're listening to our episode.

On this episode of DearRDG, we decide to keep the conversation to Dave Chappelle, the state of comedy, and this idea that we are being too sensitive in 2019. We noticed that the timeline was reacting in two separate ways and we wanted to talk about it. We didn't carry any news this time around, but we wanted to just get into the nitty gritty of the conversation. We hope that you get something out of it. CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Intro Track produced by RLO

On this episode of DearRDG, we are back with our hosts Chief Quise, Pusha Bri, and MARIE. We miss you D. Will. During this episode, we discuss Jay-Z's deal, Newark's Water Crisis, and we talk about the teachers of the Reading School District. We also send our thoughts and prayers to the victims in Odessa, Texas. On the Stoop, we talk about Jay-Z a bit more and discuss the feeling of being disappointment and what it's like to watch our heroes fall from grace. CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.

We decided to be a little more loose for this episode of DearRDG and where we decided to take the conversation. We had a bit of a roundtable for this episode. We were joined by Marquise, Marie, Bri, Manny, Mateo, and Tyler for this conversation on the councilwoman from Michigan who didn't believe in interracial marriage, Eric Garner's murderer losing his job after 5 years, and a conversation on the Amazon moved into a conversation about veganism, access, and food deserts. We get extremely passionate during this episode, but we also get into a conversation about intimacy and what that looks like personally, in friendships, and a bit within relationships as well.

Season 4, Episode 1 and the crew of DearRDG is officially back in business. During this episode, we go through a bit of news that we all needed to catch up on. Word on the Street, we are discussing LGBTQ+ History in the classroom, the shooting in North Philly, Stacey Abrams rolling out her new Voter Protection Initiative, and Jay-Z's deal with the NFL. We decided to release some tension that we saw from our hometown and realized how conservative our city was in terms of social issues. For the Stoop, we decided to check in with one another and ask about how our summers went and what we learned. Hosts: Marquise Richards (@MarquiseDavon) Brianna Tyson (@PUSHABRI) Marie Sykes (SykesMvrie_) DayQuan Williams (@_d_will_) Crew: Audio: Tyler Washington (@TheeWashington) Alternative Blacks Podcast (@BlacksPodcast) Content Asst: Manny Coombs (@Blondedapi) Links: Instagram.com/DearRDG Facebook: Dear Reading YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpZWEXEeRSZ5_7psVi1FlA

For this special episode, we decided to do a series of roundtables to discuss various aspects of Ava DuVernay's docu-series "When They See Us." We have featured a Black women's roundtable, Black Men's roundtable, and the media + public pressure roundtable. You can also watch the visuals on the Dear Reading Facebook page.

We wrap up season three just doing some stuff off the cuff. We talk about our individual projects, what this year has been like for us, what's coming next, and where we hope to see the podcast go for the 4th season. Marie drops exclusives. Bri bringing more content. D. Will is realigning. Marquise starts his solo venture with "This American Negro." CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.

We pretty much free-for-all this episode of DearRDG and catch up on each other's lives and where we're all at. Quise has quit his job and is allowing himself to free fall. Marie has launched her new blog. Bri is getting her fitness on. D. Will has a new project on the way! We just go off the dome for The Stoop Integration was actually good for Black people. Word On The Street: A longtime Virginia Beach employee shot and killed 11 people today at the city's municipal center - https://pilotonline.com/news/local/crime/article_777b737e-83e3-11e9-b1d0-dff7ad725d5e.html Two Transgender Activists Are Getting Monuments - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/arts/transgender-monument-stonewall.html US demands social media details from visa applicants - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48486672?ocid=socialflow_twitter&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews Anti-Black Asian AirBNB - https://twitter.com/_MrMAC/status/1134840733540769792 CHECK OUT MARIE's new blog: sykesisthelimit.com Check out Pusha Bri's blog: pushabri.com Hosts: Chief Quise (@MarquiseDavon) D. Will (@_d_will_) MARIE (@sykesmvrie_) PUSHA BRI (@PUSHABRI) Production Team: Content Director: Mateo Toro (@themateotoro) (@retorocle) Producer/Audio Engineer: Jay Shaffer (@PagodaCity) Asst. Photographer: Manny Coombs (@blondedapi) (oni.das) Intro Track produced by RLO Outro Track produced by Fuego Ellington.