StraightYAK

@blackloudproud discusses trauma, mother wounds, self-esteem, the importance of setting boundaries, and identifying and working through self-sabotage!

@blackloudproud discusses the difficulties of taking care of yourself (health/selfcare), information literacy (because that impacts the way that we care for ourselves), and the importance of utilizing your library's resources!!!!

@blackloudproud discusses the top five scams in amerikkka: insurance, student loans, subscriptions, amazon, and labor (cuz why we gotta work like this?!?!)

@blackloudproud and @skegeehistorian discuss the who what when where why and HOW the hell are folk so hell bent about being antivax and "outside"

@blackloudproud and Darius Brown discuss the importance of mental health and Darius breaks down 7 steps to take that will thrust you forward in your self growth journey!

@blackloudproud discusses survival and maybe some mo shit during a global pandemic aka covid-19

@blackloudproud welcomes herself back from another nighaitus and discusses the importance of COPING w/ life day to day!

@blackloudproud makes a public service announcement about R. Kelly and white praise!

@blackloudproud shares a little bit about her private life in hopes that it'll reach out and touch someone! aka @blackloudproud tells the world how she played herself in the DMs!

@blackloudproud discusses the concept of Big Dick Energy and how you can apply it to all aspects of your life!

@blackloudproud boasts a powerful return of #StraightYAK and discusses what it's like to turn 31, a letter for black men, love for black men, love for black love, love for black people, and everything in between!

@blackloudproud gives a brief overview of the life and times of Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, followed by a review of her discography & latest album!

@blackloudproud discusses the rules of lending, reciprocity in relationships, and the importance of WEEDING your friend's list online and in real life!

@blackloudproud discusses four lessons she's learned over the last few months about drinking, drinking and driving, FREEDOM, and the gig economy! t

@blackloudproud is joined by @yayabeybay and they attempt to peel back the multifaceted layers of what is and what is often not consider to be "Black Girl Magic" amongst other things...

@blackloudproud discusses the importance of PREPAREDNESS during war and times of disaster!

@blackloudproud is joined by Auriel aka @left_handed_gemini and we discussed the importance lessons we can learn from #Ferguson after August 9, 2014 such as building community, controlling our own narratives, and standing up for what we believe in!

@blackloudproud discusses her summer class in liebury (library) school and then she discusses some truths that need to be dug up about entertainers/icons like R. Kelly & Afrika Bambaataa!

@blackloudproud discusses what's going on in Turkey, Baton Rouge, and Dallas; she also talks about the importance of PREPAREDNESS

@blackloudproud BRIEFLY discusses her trip abroad but mainly talks about the issues of today (state sanction violence, black lives matter, boycotting, etc)

@blackloudproud is joined by her good friend and sistar Kimberly aka @curlscurvesandlipstick and they chitchat about the hardships of dating!

@blackloudproud is joined by the man w/ tattoos bka @derrickgracetwo. In the beginning of June 2016 his video teaching his children about terms such as nepotism, gentrification, etc went viral! He's discussing his new book and everything under the sun!

@blackloudproud discusses alternative ways to deal with mental health issues.

@blackloudproud discusses her personal battles with mental health throughout her life.

@blackloudproud navigates comedian and historian @willielynch_jr through a conversation about Black men and mental health. Willie Lynch Jr. discusses his triumph over depression, how malnutrition impacts mental health, and how it's important to fully contextualize your family in the world's history so that you understand where they're coming from and how to move thru it...

@blackloudproud is joined by her siStar Ronda Bostick and they discuss mental health in the Black community! Throughout the month of May mental health will be the topic of discussion on #StraightYAK #MentalMay

@blackloudproud discusses recent floods in Houston, Texas area and the need for black folk to get prepared for any and all emergency situations! 

@blackloudproud discusses dating, courtship, and ROMANCE!

@blackloudproud discusses Underground on WGN, the "Fight for 15", and all that falls in between!

@blackloudproud is joined by @blackstar_theugk the host of @zeroto100radio and they chitchat about Brotherhood, Relationships, Dating, and NATION BUILDING!

@blackloudproud is joined by @bepureforever aka Nikolai Pizarro, the author of Ring the Alarm and founder of @raisingreaders and they chitchat about the power of SISTERHOOD!

@blackloudproud discusses the struggles of being a bit older, going out, Trump, a little bit-o-patriarchy, and sum mo!

@blackloudproud discusses a few of the GREATS; Nina Simone, Marion Barry, and Harriet Tubman!

@blackloudproud discusses the importance of maintaining and pruning friendships.

@blackloudproud discusses cheating, infidelity, and relationships...

@blackloudproud is joined by Dr. Ashley N. Robertson (@thelegacykeeper) as they discuss BLACK LOVE & HISTORY!

@blackloudproud discusses why Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week bka Black History Month.

@blackloudproud is joined by brotha Omar Jones of 82free.org and they discuss the Flint Water Crisis and the flat out war against people of African descent around the world.

@blackloudproud is joined by @bepureforever aka Nikolai Pizarro, the author of Ring the Alarm, and they chitchat about the importance of reading and LITERACY!

@blackloudproud is joined by @mr_228 this week and they spend FOREVER discussing relationships, situationships, and DESPERATION SHIPS (this is the LONG version)

@blackloudproud is joined by @mr_228 this week and they spend FOREVER discussing relationships, situationships, and DESPERATIONSHIPS (this is the shorter version)

@blackloudproud discusses the typical "New Year, New Me" rhetoric, shouts out Kappa Alpha Psi on their Founder's Day, and contextualizes the year it was founded.

@blackloudproud discusses the Black Lives That Have Not Appeared to Matter to Amerikkka over the last year and why we shouldn't CELEBRATE (literally) Kwanzaa.

@blackloudproud discusses her trip to Dubai, the importance of global travels, and the loss of a friend.

@blackloudproud discusses Yahdon Israel's #LiterarySwag movement and then she jumps into SEX LITERACY!

@blackloudproud discusses the 60th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a few issues in the current "Black Lives Matter movement", and faulty relationships (kinda).

@blackloudproud dives into current events such as Mizzou, Paris, HBCU vs PWI, Police Brutality, and the Soul Train Awards