Good Morning Black Twitter

Happy Halloween! This episode revisits the Good Morning Black Twitter original short story "My Place First". Written, directed, and edited by See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie shares political action plans for this year and the next, and explains celebs like Chrisette Michele putting the "dumb" in D-list. Join the discussion http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e49/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMBTShow YouTube: https://youtu.be/EEC5ydTkCZw Vote Riders: http://www.voteriders.org/ SwingLeft: https://swingleft.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie counts down the days before the coming of Donald Trump, looks forward to the New Edition three-part movie airing on BET, and @Taxstone's in legal trouble. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e48/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMBTShow YouTube: https://youtu.be/rX7aMleM2pE NY Daily News report on @Taxstone: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/man-charged-irving-plaza-shooting-t-show-article-1.2947381 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie's back in time for MLK Day, has a dream that white people will stay in their lane, and serves up another installment of "As The Timeline Scrolls". Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e47/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMBTShow YouTube: https://youtu.be/gY_etT_QnyM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie announces another giveaway for Genie's Wishlist courtesy of 1854 Cycling Co, and talks Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna, and dealing with depression. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e46/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/YxY_NZ4PjY0 Mashable: 5 Encouraging Therapy Apps for When You Need Some Support http://mashable.com/2014/07/31/therapy-apps/#hohkj2JINiq0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie announces the winner of the very first Genie's Wishlist giveaway, and gets into why racist white people trolling Black Twitter won't win. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e45/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/ayTg27eofms Find all the #FakeBlackTwitter accounts at https://twitter.com/FakeBlackAvis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie announces the first prize for her Wishlist giveaway and gets into why Young Thug, and Young MA, shouldn't be expected to be woke just because they're different. Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e44/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/b9dU1DVwisQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Molly" gets it popping on Insecure, but Yvonne Orji is a virgin. And, Genie wants Brandy, Sonja, and Tamar to quit their childish ways. Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e43/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/HPywTwfqvyM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for another episode of #AsTheTimelineScrolls. Genie talks Twitter beef between Luvvie and Shaun King, and allegations of scammers and thieves hit the timeline, but what is the truth? Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e42/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/g2_9QHVh41E See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie proposes a new initiative for this Thanksgiving: #StartAtHome, talks special snowflake Sage Steele's stupid Facebook post, and Kanye West is thirsty for attention again. Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e41/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xxd0Tz7MFLA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie celebrates a major milestone for the show, and talks about the latest hot topic inspired by Issa Rae's hit show "Insecure": dating bisexual men. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e40/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/M5V3rXlh3bI See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a week since we've elected a sentient cheese puff to the office of the President and Genie has a plan for moving forward, talks voter ID laws and supporting black women candidates, and has a read for a special group of people. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e39/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/JK0ninFgKtw Vote Riders: http://www.voteriders.org/ Higher Heights for America: http://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie gets into the details of deadbeat parenting, and after TI responds to Lil Wayne's comments on Black Lives Matter, can celebrities just stay in their lane? Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e38/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pob7Jh4PDUI See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

News has spread of top influencers attempting to broker a million-dollar deal with Vine, Soulja Boy is back in the future, and to celebrate Halloween Genie reads the short story titled "My First Place". Get into the discussion: http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e37/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/7x8YLWMdKiA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie wants to make America great by dismantling white supremacy (or, being allowed to shoot back at white supremacists - whichever comes first), talks Ciara's pregnancy, the Oregon standoff verdict, and the death of Vine. Would you pay to save Twitter? Join the discussion: Website: http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e36/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/M4k2MzVUJ6o See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're six days away from Good Morning Black Twitter's holiday special, and in this episode Genie breaks down how to overcome impostor syndrome, rebukes Trick Daddy for thinking his opinion on black women matters, and worries about the fate of Twitter. Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e35/ or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gmbtshow YouTube: https://youtu.be/0NoQSW5ZjXo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie counts down to the special Halloween episode of Good Morning Black Twitter, roots for the women who date ain't shit men - the real team players, and weighs in on Drake possibly making light of Kid Cudi's bought with depression. Do you think Drake was talking about Cudi's depression, or his career? Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e34/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie kicks off the ten-day countdown to a special Halloween episode of Good Morning Black Twitter and announces Sunday's takeover of BrunchNoir. She talks Kendu and Mary J. Blige's divorce, and whether or not Kanye is jealous of Beyonce and Jay Z's relationship. Have your ever lost a friend to a relationship? Get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e33/ Good Morning Black Twitter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMBTShow BrunchNoir on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrunchNoir See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie talks Democrats donating to the North Carolina GOP, counts down to the election, and shares another episode of "As the Timeline Scrolls", with a story courtesy of the tweeter @MissUnfoolish. Have you ever been cheated on by someone you were taking care of? Get into the discussion on http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e32/ or tweet @gmbtshow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Friday! In this episode of Good Morning Black Twitter Genie thanks restorative sleep, breaks down why anti-black woman messaging is never an isolated incident, and proposes a new holiday #NationalDapABlackWomanDay. Have you dapped a black woman? Get into the comments at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e31/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've made it to the middle of the week, and in this episode Genie gives props to Al Roker for winning out over Billy Bush, and talks the after effects of this trash election cycle. Will we ever be rid of Trump? Get in on the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e30/ Tweet us at https://twitter.com/GMBTShow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie's getting through another week with the help of Bruno Mars' new single 24k Magic, and taking everyone to task for trying to portray black women as bitter about Mike Colter having a white wife. Want to share your thoughts on the whole fiasco? Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e29/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You ever notice that taking selfies has you looking like you have Peyton Manning head? Genie talks taking more flattering selfies and videos to avoid looking like an alien, and dealing with someone's passive aggressive behavior. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e28/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie tweets for anyone wishing they were a snowbird. Solange's new album and Marvel's Luke Cage drop on the same weekend, and guess how Genie feels about it. . . get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e27/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Genie's favorite day of the week - a payday Friday, and in this episode she dubs DJ Envy spare host of The Breakfast Club (backed by popular vote), and (after Nate Parker says he won't apologize for rape allegations) vows to never mention Nate Parker or Birth of a Nation ever again. Join the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e26/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie recaps Black Twitter drama in an "As The Timeline Scrolls" soap opera spoof, talks DJ Envy's support of "stop and frisk" policing, and shares a snippet of the new single from MeLa Machinko and Lee Treble called "Addy Life". Buy the song on iTunes https://itun.es/us/C0T2eb , or stream it on Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1155194140 , and get into the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e25/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie dishes on the block party thrown by HBO for Issa Rae's new show "Insecure", and dives into Hollywood's fear of live-tweeting. Have you watched Insecure? Do you live-tweet? Join the discussion http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e24/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Socially awkward experiences on Twitter are bound to happen, but some are creepier than others. Genie talks about some of her creepier experiences, along with mourning summer and shunning any further discussion of Nate Parker and Birth of a Nation. What's your creepiest experience? Start the discussion on goodmorningblacktwitter.com/s1-e23/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie breaks down all the ways ballerinas and ballet stans have tried to be gatekeepers for the form, loudly complaining when anyone dares to imagine themselves as a ballerina for a moment - their latest target being Kendall Jenner's shoot for Vogue España. Join the conversation in the comments at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e22/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Any Monday is a good day for elote. Did you know what elote is? Neither did Genie, until now. In this episode Genie talks about popular Twitter and the supposedly gullible tweeters who follow them. Do you follow the in crowd? Get into the discussion on http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e21/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our month-a-versary, and special guest @beauty_jackson joins us to help commemorate this special episode. Also, Genie announces rewards for some #TeamTea newsletter subscribers. Holla in the comments at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e20/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's one day before the month-a-versary episode of Good Morning Black Twitter! Genie talks all the new hashtag challenges, twitter pet peeves, and the dust up stemming from Lira Galore's comments on Iyanla: Fix My Life. Join the discussion on http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e19/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode marks the beginning of the countdown to Good Morning Black Twitter's month-a-versary. Genie finally gets to watching Queen Sugar and Atlanta, praises the new growth of television storytelling, and gets into the dragging of Kate Upton after she made ill-advised comments about protesting. Join the discussion on http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our favorite day of the week and Genie talks plans to catch up on Queen Sugar and Atlanta, this awesome fall season line-up, and how Black Twitter was influential in boosting Issa Rae's career. Also, in the episode Genie talks the on-going (though, one-sided) Twitter feud between Kitchenista and Raw Spice Bar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie takes a moment to talk about the passing of Ferguson activist Darren Seals, and its significance in the activism Black Twitter has inspired, especially in Ferguson. Genie also talks about finding love in the tweets, and declares her love for Colin Kaepernick. Have you ever dated someone you met on Twitter? Would you? Share your thoughts on http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e16/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie tweets for people who think cucumbers taste better pickled, and in this episode she talks about missing Queen Sugar, Atlanta, and how people pose on the internet, putting down poor people, to keep from being associated with being poor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Tuesday, and we're getting back into the swing of things. Genie's losing her mind to the monster that is PMS brain, and talks about subtweets. Do you subtweet, or have you ever been subtweeted? Take the poll on Twitter @gmbtshow, and hop in the comments on http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e14/ to share your experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie explains why calling cishet women transphobic for deciding not to date trans men, using the argument that cishet women never care about fertility otherwise, is gaslighting misogyny. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie talks about her issues with role models, possibility models, and "representation" as it pertains to black women and girls. She also gives thanks to everyone who helped make the #KapSoBlack hashtag a top trending topic on Twitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie copes with the death of a well-known tweeter who was previously featured on the show, along with the celeb shenanigans of the #nomakeup movement, and begrudgingly defending Chris Brown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie talks about the ambient noise native to East Harlem, and pins down the definition of cultural appropriation, how it applies to Young Thug, and how it's application is often messy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Genie talks about Teyana Taylor's newfound bandwagon, The MTV VMA's awkward program, and why it seems the music industry isn't interested in giving music lovers options anymore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie dishes on doing way too much clubbing in her twenties, discusses the Twitter poll results for great ways to get back at your ex, and gets to the bottom of why people hate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Good Morning Black Twitter, Genie tackles the serious questions like, "why do all the good shaving tips and tools go to men, when women are expected to be hairless?" She also weighs in on revenge porn, and gives tips for more legal ways to get back at your ex. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Genie gives Tweet of the Day to @DopeDreamsDonny, declares her undying love for Frank Ocean, and digs into why black women coming into their power as a powerful group, picking and choosing what we will (and won't) support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everybody's working for the weekend! In this episode Genie gushes over the super-foine Cuban Olympic team, laughs at #CryinLochte, and breaks down why "cis" is not a slur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of 'Good Morning Black Twitter' Genie contributes to the #sogonechallenge, @thenudequeen puts some of her exes on blast, and exposes they're not so great in bed, and Genie talks about your problematic faves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of 'Good Mornning Black Twitter' Genie Lauren introduces a new segment, "Tweet of the Day", talks about trending hashtag #SoGoneChallenge, and takes issue with people who cape for white celebrities after they've done or said something racist. Check out the discussion at http://goodmorningblacktwitter.com/episodes/s1-e3/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you are part of Black Twitter, find out how you can have your business featured on the show. Also, in this episode, diaspora wars: are you tired of having 101 level conversations too? Check out how Genie feels about the topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genie Lauren kicks off 'Good Morning Black Twitter' with a huge thank you to everyone who helped me the show possible. Find out which Real Housewives star is claiming someone else's child on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allow us to introduce ourselves. . . We're Good Morning Black Twitter. A daily morning show for, and by, the people of #BlackTwitter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.