Podcasts about Clair Huxtable

In this episode, Eric sits down with award winning actress, director and art patron Phylicia Rashad. They discuss her experience of growing up in Houston, Texas during legal segregation, travels with her Family as a young girl. Her early exposure to art through her mother's many interests and love for art. Her experience of studying Theater at Howard University during a time of social upheaval. Moving to New York City, acting in plays and performing on Broadway, breaking into the entertainment industry... to eventually acting in Television shows including The Cosby Show, where she played the beloved role of Clair Huxtable and Films including CREED I, II, & III and The Beekeeper. They explore how she first discovered her love for acting and cultivated her craft, the support she had from her parents to pursue a career in the arts, evolving as a performer and working in different mediums... including her passion for directing plays!    ...To now serving as Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University — where she's enjoying her role and commitment to 'presenting windows of access and opportunity'. They explore the role that James Porter played during his time at Howard. His devotion to the Art department and art history. Howard University's extensive collection of African American art and how the students live amongst the art. They explore her own personal collection of visual art. Stifling of human creativity as being deliberate and the role of and necessity of creativity and freedom to explore creativity for human development.  Publishing her Mother's book of poetry and reviving her mother's work at Brainerd Institute Heritage of educational and cultural practices; promoting literacy through the arts for pre-school children...!  Guest Bio: An accomplished actor and stage director, Phylicia Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a character whose enduring appeal has earned her numerous honors and awards. She has appeared in NBC's This Is Us, in the popular Fox TV series Empire, and in Tarrell Alvin McCraney's Peabody Award-winning series David Makes Man, on the OWN Network. A force on the stage; appearing both on and Off Broadway, often in projects that showcase her musical talent such as Jelly's Last Jam, Into the Woods, Dreamgirls and The Wiz. In 2016, Rashad was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame and received both the Drama Desk and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her riveting performance as Lena Younger in the 2004 Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in The Sun. Among Ms. Rashad's film credits are Creed and Creed II, Just Wright, Tyler Perry's Good Deeds, A Fall From Grace. Ms. Rashad made her critically acclaimed directorial debut at the Seattle Repertory Theater with August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. She has also directed Stephen Adly Guirgis' Our Lady of 121st Street, The Roommate, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Joe Turner's Come and Gone (2014 NAACP Theatre Award for Best Director). Respected in the academic world as well, Ms. Rashad was appointed Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University in May of 2021.  Ms. Rashad also holds the distinction of being the first recipient of the Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre at Fordham University. She has received countless esteemed awards including the BET Honors Theatrical Arts Award, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre's Spirit of Shakespeare Award. And serves on several important boards including Brainerd Institute Heritage and DADA, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Phylicia Rashad graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard University and is the mother of two adult children.  For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com

When ‘Keeping' it real goes wrong…I mean really wrong, for a multi-million-dollar organization that scammed the only person that ever cared for the one guy they never wanted to meet. Enter, Adam Clay (Jason Statham)! Staring as a retired clandestine CIA operative of the secretive ‘Beekeeper' program, he's out for revenge on this hornet's nest of scam artist that caused the death of America's Mom, Clair Huxtable. Follow along with the BOW Bubbas as we review the havoc and devastation unleashed in the way only Jason Statham can do it. This is a non-stop, action-packed Cyber Punk 2077-The Division-John Wick whirlwind of a movie! Oh, and who knew that napalm was all natural and came in mason jars?!! Gonna be insane! #thebeekeeper #jasonstatham #beardsofwar #miramax #cedarparkentertainment #punchpalaceproductions IG: https://t.co/i4n2pzWM5U X/Twitter: @OGBeardsofWar IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15314262/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_the%20bee Beards of War (@beards_of_war) • Instagram photos and videos 64 Followers, 138 Following, 27 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Beards of War (@beards_of_war) IMDb The Beekeeper (2024) ⭐ 6.4 | Action, Thriller 1h 45m | R Today's Sponsor is https://roneindustries.com/ , go check them out and tell them Beards of War sent you by typing BOW in the discount box at checkout for additional savings. https://www.instagram.com/rone_industries/ https://www.facebook.com/RONE Industries/ Check out our Partner Channels: The Overland Channel - Whether you're a Weekend Warrior or a Van Lifer, we've got your Overlanding content covered! https://www.youtube.com/@theoverlandchannel https://www.instagram.com/theoverlandchannel/ Veteran Stories Podcast - We interview Veterans and hear about the work they are doing to support the Veteran Community and their stories of service https://www.youtube.com/@VeteranStoriesPodcast https://www.instagram.com/veteranstoriespodcast/ FAIR USE: Images used in this video are under fair use and are copyright material of their respective owners. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Talking about all things of stealing $2.30 from Clair Huxtable to buy a broken shirt. Follow this Podcast Instagram : @blacktvshowspod Twitter: @blacktvshowspod If you have feedback from this episode, email below and we might answer on the Podcast! Email: blacktvshowspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacktvshowpodcast/message

Miriam and Shani talk about Clair Huxtable coming to Hillman, The Underground Railroad, Obama Election, does Clair represent Corporate America, Black writers and Producers that appear on their shows or named a character after them, and everyone after graduations plans. Follow this Podcast Instagram : @blacktvshowspod Twitter: @blacktvshowspod If you have feedback from this episode, email below and we might answer on the Podcast! Email: blacktvshowspod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacktvshowpodcast/message

An in-depth look at Clair Huxtable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelli-n/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelli-n/support

Topics 1.     Maui Wildfire : The Land Grab 2.     The Blind Side Drama 3.     Keke Palmer calls Clair Huxtable type “Uppity” 4.     Back To School: Elementary School (Kimberly Coates) Teacher Arrested For Being Drunk 5.     Husband Sues UC San Diego Health after wife (Latresia Austin Tillett) who survived cancer dies during routine plastic surgery 6.     Rona Mask Are Coming  Back!! EG.5 Variant 7.     Mexico Is Taking Care Of America's Health Care Crises 8.     RingVideo: Shots fired after 2 men pretending to be maintenance workers attempted to kick in doors --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foundationkings/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foundationkings/support

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a remarkable tenure marked by a steadfast dedication to arts education, Dean Phylicia Rashad of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University will step down from her role following the 2023-2024 academic year. The announcement came in the form of an email from President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, obtained by HBCU GameDay.  Rashad, is celebrated for her commitment to arts education and extensive leadership roles, including as an adjunct faculty and guest artist and lecturer. She was also appointed as the inaugural holder of the Toni Morrison Chair in Arts and Humanities, and her influence will continue to shape Howard's campus for years to come. Rashad is best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on "The Cosby Show." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We we discuss our Daily Draft of TV Moms, the best songs to sing in your car, and why Emily has been accused of being a homewrecker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do Women Change Dating Expectations at 20, 25, and 30. Maceo and Wae are back with Comedian Josh Adams. Talking about the ways women change dating, courting and attraction as they age. Guests include Dorian at 30, Jenna 20, and J 24. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man's perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don't miss listening

Back after forever Maceo & Wae. Open relationships can have a variety of potential problems, including jealousy, insecurity, trust issues, and communication difficulties. It can be challenging to navigate the emotional complexities that can arise when multiple people are involved in a romantic or sexual relationship. Additionally, open relationships may not be socially accepted or understood by friends and family, which can lead to additional stress and tension. It is important for individuals in open relationships to communicate openly and honestly with their partners and to establish clear boundaries and guidelines to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man's perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don't miss listening

Alicia kicks off her exploration of Sitcom Moms with one of the greats of the genre! In the mid-1980s, Phylicia Rashad became America's favorite mom and wife with her portrayal of Clair Huxtable on the smash hit, The Cosby Show. In her real life, however, domesticity was a harder slog, and even included a few years married to one of the Village People! Want early, ad-free episodes, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Sponsors Innovative Extracts. Get 40% off your first order of CBD and THC gummies, tinctures, vapes, and creams, when you visit www.ie-cbd.com and use promo code TRASHY at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the podcast this week, it is an honor and blessing to speak with Trademark Attorney and Entrepreneur Stacey-Ann Taylor. Stacey-Ann was more in Jamaica and raised in New York. At age 11, she decided to become a lawyer (which she credits to Phylicia Rashad's character, Clair Huxtable from the Cosby Show). Today is the proud owner of The Law Office of Stacey-Ann Taylor,  offering trademark registration and other essential business law services for entrepreneurs. She also hosts the weekly Atlanta Entrepreneur's Legal Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon.This 2 PART conversation is one that I have been trying to have for 2 YEARS, and I am so happy because it was so worth the wait!In Part 1, we discuss everything from Stacey-Ann's origin story to Beyonce's new album, but most importantly, she drops profound GEMS on why you have to push past your comfort zone for the success you deserve! Keep up with Stacey-Ann on Instagram and  TikTok on https://www.instagram.com/staceyanntaylorlaw/Support the show

Fathers, what are we teaching our daughters about dating? Are we teaching them to go out and live their best life? Or are we teaching them to save themselves and date for marriage? In this episode we explore the Lori Harvey VS Clair Huxtable debate.Podcast music arranged and produced by Julius Blue (jc.blue@yahoo.com)

The Maghett brothers bless The Truckcast with their take on relationships and dating issues as well the famous #truckfession Listen in and checkout the vibes

From Ann Romano to Clair Huxtable to Jane the Virgin, this week The Breadwinners take a deep dive into how modern working mothers have been portrayed on TV. Rachael shares her favorite takes, considers the time that the NYTs's front page asked, “Is Murphy Brown really a tramp?” and lets Jennifer belt out the theme song to “One Day at a Time.” Sing along! Support Us  Get The Breadwinners t-shirts, stickers and more!    Episode Links  That Time ‘Murphy Brown' and Dan Quayle Topped the Front Page — Jacey Fortin, The New York Times  Clair Huxtable's feminist rant — The Cosby Show  Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best — Neda Ulaby, NPR  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clair Huxtable gives a business etiquette seminar at Hillman while Vanessa and her friend Kara are seeking out “biiigg fun” around campus. Episode Discussed: S2E13 - Risky Business This season, we are highlighting and donating to a variety of HBCUs, which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, these institutions need our support. This week, we are supporting Dillard University. Go to www.dillard.edu to donate. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit our website. Like this show? Please leave us a review here. And post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Original music produced by Deyquan Bowens. For more info, visit www.deyquanbowens.com.

Eboni Wilson, Vice President of Guest Experience for UBS Arena, has over 18 years of venue experience.  This boss has opened four arenas, two theaters, and has worked in some of the largest markets in the country including Las Vegas, Washington D.C., and New York!      Listen in to our conversation as we discuss:  How she handles getting a no when applying internally.    Why the climb for Eboni to become an executive wasn't easy  Why she left sports to help her career in sports  What to do when you are invested in an organization and it doesn't align with your values.  How she made sure fear didn't stop her from going after a job opportunity    Yall are going to love my conversation with Eboni!    Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Links: Clair Huxtable: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clair_Huxtable  A Different World: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092339/    Connect with Eboni: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eboniwilson/    Eboni has a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. An advocate for learning, articles, books, and podcast on leadership and spiritual growth provide her a classroom.  With 18+  years of venue experience under her belt, Eboni has opened four arenas, two theaters, and worked in some of the largest markets in the country including Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and New York. (City of Dreams!!) A senior leader in the premier live entertainment industry, who steers strategic initiatives across business operations, guest services, and events. What I do is deliver the ultimate guest experience, by leveraging high-performance teams skilled at creating and executing extraordinary moments. 

Fresh out of NYU's Tisch Graduate Acting Program, she fulfilled her dream of working with both Denzel Washington, as his wife, and Spike Lee, in the hit film, "Inside Man". How?  You may wonder. By being herself.  And she's been on the inside of culture with successful shows as Luke Cage, Atlanta, and The Last O.G., and in films as Chris Rock's "I Think I Love My Wife" and more recently playing Mama Durant (Kevin Durant's mother) in "The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story". But she's best known for her current role on the hit show and remake, BEL-AIR as Vivian Banks aka "Aunt Viv" on Peacock. She's a lifelong dreamer and more importantly a manifestor, whose self-proclaimed purpose in life is to help people find their joy. And she's doing just that as she's fiercely reinventing the role of matriarch, a la Clair Huxtable or Aunt Viv 3.0, renewed for the 21st century... coloring her with some extra spice and that West Philly attitude in her own special way.  It is fitting exactly a year after Tori interviewed her own stepmother - Daphne Maxwell Reid (Aunt Viv 2.0) - that she connected her with Aunt Viv 3.0 for a fresh take on the re-imagination of Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Just who is the woman behind our latest "Aunt Viv?" Let's get the Inside track, and we use that word "inside" knowingly, on this powerful, every woman. Get ready for joy. "Here's to Life" welcomes the vivacious, refreshing, and joy-filled talent, who some call "Aunt Viv"... the beautiful Cassandra Freeman.“Who do you want to be? ... But is this who you actually are? If so, fine. But if not, choose differently. You have time.” - Cassandra Freeman as Aunt Viv (to Hilary)This episode on "Here's To Life":•  How she's made the role "Aunt Viv" her own and reinventing the matriarch•  What the show BEL-AIR means to her and their power of storytelling•  How African American Art came to play such a centric role in BEL AIR •  The mother and daughter dynamic in this new age•  Her respect and admiration for the original “Aunt Vivs” Daphne Maxwell Reid and Janet Hubert•  The serendipitous story of how she landed her first film role working with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee •  What her 3 year old is teaching her and how her unique parenting style informs her day-to-day life in the possibilities, potential and probabilities present in all of our lives•  What makes her feel the most alive •  Tori highlights Cassandra's powers and Cassandra returns with a clairvoyant revelation about Tori, and how each one of us has a blessed giftCREDITS:Guest:  Cassandra FreemanHost and Producer:  Tori ReidExecutive Producer:  Patrick A. HowellWriters:  Patrick A. Howell and Tori ReidPost Production:  We Edit PodcastsAdd'l Post Production:  Brian K. Jackson at Maven SoundzPost Production Assistant:  Sydney Rhone Show Intern Affiliation:  Howard University Music Supervision:  Patrick A. HowellVoiceover Artist:  Vïntóry Blake MoorePremier Advertising Sponsor:  Vivreau Water SystemsAdvertising Sponsor:  Hilton Sacramento Arden WestAd Voiceover Artist:  Ginger LevertSocial Media Marketing and Graphics by Octavia JohnsonPhoto credit for Cassandra Freeman:  Emily AssiranVery special thank you to Daphne Maxwell Reid and Team Jill Fritzo PR. Music:Intro and Outro - "Love Hop" by Stereo MixtrumentalCommentaries - "In My Room" by Christophe GormanVivreau Ad Music - "That's What Left Us Behind" by Christian Andersona Victory & Noble production@ 2022 Victory & Noble LLC  All Rights Reserved.Connect with the Guest:Cassandra Freeman on Instagram

Happy July 4th, Phil Mickelson v. Detroit News, NCAA student-influencer-athletes cash in, Britney not freed, Trump's CFO indicted, Bill Cosby's 1st "interview", a Bonerline, and we meet Maz's handyman Anthony.The Rocket Mortgage Classic started with an off-the-course controversy as Phil Mickelson is sour grapes about a Detroit News article.Everybody loves isolated David Lee Roth.Rachel Dolezal knows what it's like to be "born in the wrong body." She has something called Jimin's back. TMZ handled the story with all the seriousness it doesn't deserve.Drew is trying to imagine the Detroit Tigers in the playoffs.Bill Cosby is threatening to sue everyone. He also had a hard-hitting "interview" with Frankie Darcell on 92.3. Aunt Viv correctly takes a shot at Clair Huxtable. BranDon is insistent that Ghost Dad was a terrific film.Britney Spears lost her request to remove Jamie Spears from the conservatorship.Manscaped.com brings you a brand new Bonerline (use promo code DREW). Call or Text 209-66-Boner.Tour de France forgives Sign Lady, but she's not out of the woods yet.Demi Lovato's podcast isn't doing too well.No one asked for it, but Jeremy Piven is jumping into the podcast game with 'How U Livin J Piven Podcast'.SoHo Karen has been indicted by a grand jury for kidnapping hate crimes all because she's an idiot that can't keep track of her cell phone.It's Bobby Bonilla Day, we know.NCAA athletes can finally make money off of their name, likeness and image. To no surprise, the sexy athletes that are influencers got the most endorsement. #HotPrivilegeBob Carmack is back to his shenanigans and Candice Miller has some explaining to do on the next episode of No BS News with Charlie LeDuff.Westside Dearborn vs Eastside Dearborn.Trump Organization CFO, Allen Weisselberg, has been charged with 15 counts of tax fraud.Wendy Williams denies she ever farted on tv, but the audio from her show betrays her.Andy Cohen really wants to replace Howard Stern.Bill Gates used to party with strippers. Melinda is out and about spending all his money.Tom Mazawey joins us after taking a massive dump to debate Mickelson/Snell, give his take on the Bill Cosby mess, introduce us to his handyman and try to get us to tell him about some Bitcoin scam.Social media is dumb but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

America's Dad rapist Bill Cosby freed, Mayor Duggan engaged, Allison Mack sentenced, Elisa Jordana joins us Re: Andy Dick, James Franco's settlement, Chris Kattan is a mess, and Drew Crime's Web of Lies.Bill Cosby is free and defiant. Clair Huxtable is so excited, but then slightly walks it back as Twitter gets mad.Allison Mack has been sentenced to 3 years behind bars for being Vanguard's NXIVM pimp.Mayor Mike Duggan is getting hitched to the woman he claimed he wasn't dating. Bob Carmack is a matchmaker.Dearborn looks like a 'warzone' as nothing is getting fixed.David Lee Roth vs Sammy Hagar Part LXXXVII.The 20/20 piece on Jizzlaine Maxwell reveals more info on the infamous Madame and her father.Congrats to Griffin McCarty on his new gig at UCLA.Drew Crime: Drew has been diving in on Web of Lies and the deaths of Christine Belford and Laura Mulford. Dr. Ronald Ilg is a bad guy who needs Dark Web etiquette.No more planes for Chris Kattan.Andy Dick breaks his silence... but not with us. We check in with his 'fiance' and birthday girl Elisa Jordana to get the details. We even chat with Andy's "victim" Lucas.James Franco has finally settled his sexual misconduct suit.@Zola is a new film based on a Twitter thread from a local Hooters waitress.Jamie Spears has broken his silence and he's on the attack. Britney's boyfriend wants you to see his pubic stubble.Being 'trans-racial' is a thing when you want to look like a famous pop star.France's long national nightmare has ended as Sign Lady has been found. THROW THE BOOK AT HER. Some loser purchased a Mia Hamm soccer card for a record-breaking $34,000. Trevor Bauer has been accused of sexual assault, but his agent comeback with some high heat.Justin Verlander agrees with BranDon. Bonerliners do not.Marcus is sick of being blamed for the show's runtime.Social media is dumb but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

Clair Huxtable is the MVP of Courage and Inspiration! I'm so happy to be back with a new episode. This summer I'm bringing you stories of Courageous Women. Women who have inspired courage in me as well as countless thousands of others. I couldn't be more excited to start this series off with women in media and the Iconic Clair Huxtable! More about Roz: https://rozrightnow.com Connect with the Boom Squad: https://www.instagram.com/boombecourageous/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boombecourageous/support

What's up, dudes? It's a bonus episode all about our favorite fake psychic detective! HueyandBax's own Vinnie Brezinsky joins me to talk all about the first '80s-reference-filled Christmas episode! Did Gus's dad kill an old guy? I've heard it both ways. We got Winston Zeddemore and Clair Huxtable in this? Yes, please! Try to spot the pineapple, and don't be afraid to swing from a tree to catch up with our To the Max! segment!

Episode Notes Chloelle joins the show and gives Maceo and WAE info on the reasons why Women want to get married. Enjoy some comedy and role-playing, welcome back to SFCH! (Over the Phone Episode) Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and Wae discuss "Why Don't Men Get Married?" it is a general discussion but some deeper themes are explored: Not Enough Money Sex (Not giving up the Hoes) Fear of Longtime Commitment Fear of Losing Individuality (want to live alone) Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast, and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and Wae discuss "Why Do Men Get Married?" it is a general discussion but some deeper themes are explored: Kids & Family Building Together Life Partnership (Best Friend) Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast, and don’t miss listening

Professor Olatunji aka Ms Clair Huxtable aka Ms Black Excellence.

Chad and Derrell are joined by March of Dimes President and CEO Stacey Stewart. As the organization's leader, Stewart is in charge of its vision, strategy and operations. The group talked to Stewart about her journey to March of Dimes, her love of hip-hop, and how she became the DMV's Clair Huxtable. The fellas also chop it up with Josh Ilori in "Everybody Hates Josh," as well as Virginia Rivals and Fifth Quarter writer Reese Becker about what to expect in the 757 this football season. Those topics, along with an in-depth discussion about comments on unpaid internships made by NFL Network reporter Jane Slater, can be found in this episode of First & Told. 

Episode Notes Maceo and WAE take another in-depth assessment of what spending a night is like (before you have had sex). Play by Play and what it makes. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Miriam (@miriam.temesghen) starts off talking about how this is the only episode Clair Huxtable is seen in a courtroom in the whole entire series. She talks about Clair Huxtable is fierce with just in her facial expression. She also talks about her pet peeves of the shows of 80s and 90s with repeat actors playing different characters. Clearly they didn't have enough black actors in the industry. Please support this podcast, so it can keep creating content click the link: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Follow this Podcast Instagram : @blacktvshowspod Twitter: @blacktvshowspod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blacktvshowpodcast/message

Love it or hate it...or both at the same time...social media is an ever growing presence. From the days of Yahoo chatrooms with the opening question "A/S/L?" (age/sex/location), to MySpace (it's still a thing, you might be able to find your old page!), and the current 'too many to name' choices, it's still a thing and it's not going anywhere. Social media has it's flaws and downsides, but it can have some good too. Today we look at our own histories with early (and current) social medias and discuss how to guide our kids through the twisty turny world of current apps and make sure they stay safe while using them. What was your first foray into social media? What apps do you use most often? We drink the Smirnoff white sangria, review our fave phone apps, and give our mom shout out to CLAIR HUXTABLE! Find us on the socials, or write to us with your own parenting stories at momvoicepod@gmail.com. 

Deep chat with Summer Martin of The Unconventional Woman Podcast about role models & memorable characters and what they meant for us, our aunties, mothers and friendships. We discuss the impact of Freddie Brooks of A Different World, Mary Richards of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Cosby Show's Clair Huxtable and others on us and generations older and younger. Temple University student Maryam Muhammad adds her perspective on Cree Summer's Freddie Brooks. - - - - - Maryam Muhammad, student at Temple University and blogger at Medium, a place where writers, influencers and podcasters get the word out. Find her work at www.maryamazeeza.com – Instagram: @NeptunesNegress and Twitter: @OilyEyelids. Summer Martin, co-host and podcaster Twitter @summerygory, Instagram: unconventional _woman podcast https://www.tuwpodcast.com/   Chris Spags' YouTube Channel - Tami Taylor The Cosby Show YouTube Channel - Night of the Wretched clip - - - - - Past relevant episodes of this podcast: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong  author of Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted: Women of MTM (1970-77) Women of MTM: Words, casting & fashion Women Writers of MTM Dr. Robin Means Coleman on Debbie Allen’s transformation of A Different World Cagney & Lacey 6 Lost Episodes of Cagney & Lacey Concept to Pilot: Cagney & Lacey    

In this special episode lawyer, actor and storyteller Lisann Valentine chats with Ashley about her new book "The Everyday Actor" It's A Daily Workbook To Find Your On-Camera Magic. This workbook gives you the tools you need to take control of the wand! With empathy and kindness, The Everyday Actor offers motivational, user-friendly tips, and simple scenes for daily on-camera practice. LINK: bit.ly/TheEverydayActor --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/effyourfears/support

How can Black Men Protect Black Women? Whitney (Queen of Body Sculpting) is back on the show and discussing how as family, lovers, friends, and strangers Black Men can better Protect Black Women. Deep discussion with many entertaining highlights for such real talk. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

How music is killing the future if we let it. How Wap is disrespectful for the culture tune in! Join us this episode is crazy

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My raw thoughts on whorehouse culture in regard to the new song "WAP" by Cardi B. and Meg Thee Stallion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nicoles-view/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nicoles-view/support

Ashlei and Stacy discuss some of the proudest moments of their lives — which allows Ashlei to flex about her latest encounter with Snoop Dogg. Plus, studies are expecting 500,000 fewer babies in 2021. They discuss why people aren’t having kids. And since Joe Biden keeps floating a Black woman as a running mate, Ashlei and Stacy ponder some, um, unique options for a Black woman vice president. They also help an ex wife get her life together and Ashlei drops a stirring Three Cents.

When She fell in Love with Her. Maceo and WAE welcome back Nunu to discuss the story of her relationship and understanding of her partner, friends, and family in Lesbianism Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Shan of Headphonesandstilletos.com joins Maceo and WAE as she opens up about what a woman 'Working on Herself' means. Maceo and WAE talk their perspective and Shan correct us from hers. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms!!! Phylicia Rashad's portrayal of Mrs. Huxtable was groundbreaking and iconic so let's talk about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greensteve/support

Sex Urban Legends with Sparkle from Tiddies and Tacos. 1. Is there a difference between orgasm and cumming? 2. If she shaves her pussy, she's having sex. 3. Can a woman take the condom off with her vagina grip? 4. Can a man ejaculate back to back? 5. Does a lemon juice or vinegar bath tighten up her vagina? 5a. Can too much sex can make her pussy loose? 5b. Can a man tell if their girl fucked somebody else from the curve in her vagina? 8. Does diet impact the way cum taste? 9. Does pregnant pussy feel is better? 9a. Can a pregnant woman get pregnant again? 10. Can all women squirt? 11. If he doesn’t cum doe it mean he is having sex with another woman. 12. If your partner has new sex moves does that mean they have new sex partners. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

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Day IDK of quarantining and #thetruckcast is back with another great episode for your listening ears as you roam around the house. As seen on @fox26houston @isiahfactoruncensored @foxsoul with her segment #angelaafterdark we have @getcenteredcc & @dr.jasmineboone on #thetruckcast

Down 1 but 2 legit to quit! The WT Crew are talking about hot TV wives and back in the day when we were young. We want you to reminisce with us. We appreciate your support (and your ears)!

How do you deal with staying together when you forced to be together. Quarantine and cleanliness are explored in this episode as we welcome back Vanessa (from Season 3 Episode 3). We talking about what you look for in your significant other and more. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Many women in dating still subscribe to the 'traditional way' and wait on men to approach them. From hosting Searching for Clair Huxtable, Maceo & WAE have long encouraged that by approaching men women have the advantage of setting the pace and tone in dating. Ebony joins the show and talks about how she approaches men. Maceo & WAE ask her to 'do tell,' Maceo and Ebony actually role play (get ya' head out the gutter) the approach. Fun episode. PS Ebony is a guest through our sister podcast Tiddies and Tacos, thanks Sparkle! Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Maceo and WAE do not support MANY of the views and actions expressed in this podcast by guests ... WTF?Vanessa and Erica join us for this CRAZY episode. It is either our best or our worst. Either way its a form of entertainment. What began as a topic became talking dirty after dark. Listen for as long as you can. Mmmm .... Yea. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening.

Flirting do's and don't with Kelli, Susan, and Joi. This was a discussion about how men turn women on or off. Also the body language women use to attract men. Then it gets hot talking flirting while in a relationship. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Sparkle from Tiddies and Tacos comes and talks being evenly yoked. It's a lively discussion as WAE and Maceo hold no punches. We talk 'Apple Bees dating,' Gas Money, and also tell some stories from our past. Welcome back to Searching for Clair Huxtable. Episode Notes Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Happy holidays + new year! We’re rebroadcasting a favorite episode from the archives. Enjoy! Experience designer Kristy Tillman was a very studious child, extremely driven academically. Always on the advanced track, she assumed she would one day be a lawyer like Clair Huxtable. Coding and art were background passions until a friend made her aware of design as a profession and she immediately redirected them to the foreground. Having recognized the need and summoned the courage to “invite herself to the table,” she is now Head of Global Experience Design at Slack. Still on the advanced track, obvs. Images and more from our guest! Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers, @designmilk If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!   Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Abstract - Head to goabstract.com to sign your team up for a free, 30-day trial. And Abstract is offering a chance to win a $500 credit to their business plan -- all you have to do is tweet @goabstract and mention you heard about it on Clever to be be entered to win!   Clever is created, hosted and produced by Amy Devers and Jaime Derringer, aka 2VDE Media, with music from El Ten Eleven and editing by Rich Stroffolino. Clever is proudly distributed by Design Milk.

Topics: Air Jordans, Whitney Houston, Sade, The Color Purple, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Phylicia Rashad (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco)   1985 Notes   General Snapshots   1.    President: Ronald Reagan   2.    Jan – In Hollywood,  California, the charity single "We  Are the World" is recorded by USA for  Africa. The  single raises money to combat the  ongoing famine in Ethiopia. The  American act consists of high-profile  performers, including Michael  Jackson, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner,  Cyndi Lauper and Diana Ross.   3.    Jan – The newest music video channel, VH-1, begins broadcasting on American cable. It is aimed at an older demographic than its sister station, MTV. The first video played is Marvin Gaye's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner".   4.    Mar – WrestleMania debuts at Madison Square Garden.  In the main event, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeated Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper. The attendance for the event was 19,121. The event was seen by over one million viewers through closed-circuit television, making it the largest pay-per-view showing of a wrestling event on closed-circuit television in the United States at the time.   5.    Apr – Coca-Cola changes its recipe and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.   6.    Aug - Ryan White who was expelled from Western High School in Indiana is allowed to attend his first day of classes via telephone.   7.    Sep - The Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois, USA.   8.    Oct  – The Nintendo Entertainment System is released in U.S. stores. By 1988, industry observers stated that the NES's popularity had grown so quickly that the market for Nintendo cartridges was larger than that for all home computer software.  The NES was released two years after the North American video game crash of 1983, when many retailers and adult consumers regarded electronic games as a passing fad. With the NES, Nintendo also changed the relationship between console manufacturers and third-party software developers by restricting developers from publishing and distributing software without licensed approval. This led to higher-quality games, which helped change the attitude of a public that had grown weary from poorly produced games for earlier systems.   9.    Nov - Microsoft Corporation releases the first version of Windows, Windows 1.0.   10.    Open Comments:   11.    Top 3 Pop Songs   12.    1    "Careless Whisper"    Wham!   13.    2    "Like a Virgin"    Madonna   14.    3    "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"    Wham!   15.    Grammy Awards   16.    Record of the Year: Quincy Jones (producer) for "We Are the World"   17.    Album of the Year: Phil Collins (producer & artist) for No Jacket Required   18.    Song of the Year: Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie (songwriters) for "We Are the World"   19.    Best New Artist: Sade   20.    Top 3 Movies   21.    Back to the Future   22.    Rambo: First Blood Part II   23.    Rocky IV   24.    Other Notables:  The Color Purple / Out of Africa / Cocoon / The Jewel of the Nile / Witness / The Goonies / Spies Like Us / The Breakfast Club / Brewster's Millions / St. Elmo's Fire /  Krush Groove   25.    Top 3 TV Shows   26.    The Cosby Show   27.    Family Ties   28.    Murder, She Wrote       29.    TV Debuts   30.    Sep - What's Happening Now!! / Stir Crazy   31.    Black Snapshots   32.    Feb -  Whitney Houston releases her debut  album – Whitney Houston.   33.    Mar  – Mike Tyson makes his professional debut in Albany, New York, a match which he wins by a first-round knockout.   34.    May - Michael Jordan is named as the NBA's "Rookie of the Year."   35.    May – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mayor Wilson Goode, the  first African American to hold that office,  orders police to storm the  headquarters of the black liberation/back-to-nature group MOVE to end a stand-off over serving arrest warrants. (Due process?!?!)  The police drop 2 explosive devices into the headquarters, killing 6 adults and 5 children, and destroyed an additional 61 residental homes in the resulting fire. The survivors filed a civil suit against the city and the police department, and were awarded $1.5 million in 1996.   36.    Jul - The final episode of The Jeffersons airs. (1975-) 10 yrs   37.    Aug - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids  (1972-) 13 yrs   38.    Nov - Ebony Man: EM  Magazine launches   39.    Best Comedy Recording: Whoopi Goldberg - Original Broadway Show Recording   40.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female: Aretha Franklin for "Freeway of Love"   41.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male: Stevie Wonder for In Square Circle   42.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Commodores for "Nightshift"   43.    Economic Snapshot   44.    Avg. Income = $22,138   45.    House = $99,331   46.    New Car = $9,531   47.    Avg. Rent = $375   48.    Tuition at Harvard = $9,800   49.    Movie Ticket = $2.75   50.    Gas = $1.20   51.    Stamp = $0.22   52.    Socilal Scene: “Money, it's gotta be da shoes!” - Mars Blackmon   53.    The Air Jordan I was originally released in 1985 and is almost single-handedly responsible for modern-day sneaker culture. Michael Jordan originally wanted to sign with either Converse or Adidas. But Converse declined and according to a Wall Street Journal article published in 2015 so did Adidas. Still MJ was not convinced. Only when Nike, thinking they had nothing to loose, offered to give MJ his own shoe- and clothing line did he change his mind. This was unheard of at the time, no NBA player had an entire product line named after them. As the first basketball player with his own signature shoes Jordan would immediately become the king of basketball sneaker advertising. Just to be on the safe side Nike worked an out-clause into the contract: if Air Jordans didn’t earn Nike $3 million in the first 3 years, or if Jordan didn’t make the NBA All-Star Game in his first three years, Nike could dump him. Jordan was voted into the All-Star Game as a Rookie starter and the "Air Jordan 1" shoe made Nike $130 million in 1985 alone. The rest is history.   54.    Open Comments:   55.    The pushback and common critisisms   56.    Extremely superficial materialism is one of the only ways that many black Americans express a sense of self worth.    57.    When you live in a society where nobody has a savings account, or a college degree, or has traveled abroad, having a fresh pair of sneakers and a gold chain shouldn't be your version of keeping up with the Joneses.   58.    Liking shoes is as much of a "black thing" as liking chicken is a "black thing". Everyone likes both of these things.   59.    Open Comments:   60.    It became popular in the late 80s for people with moderate or low incomes to wear clothing adorned with the names and logos of luxury, high-end brands. Then all the luxury brands started making their own low-end, logo-covered versions. You wear your favorite sports team to affiliate yourself with them. It's the same thing with Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Jordache, Guess, Wrangler, Levi, Gitano, Bonjour, Sasson, etc., it's a way of signalling.   61.    Question: We went from tailored suits and dresses to baggy jeans and yoga pants. From afro's and braids to fashioned bandanas and bleached blondes. From the stylish Supremes and Tempations to tatooed  faces and pireced everytginhg. - What do you think is at the root of our decisions? Are we victims of advertising?   62.    Music Scene   63.    Black Songs from the Top 40 (No Lionel Richie showed up!)   64.    5    "I Feel for You"    Chaka Khan   65.    6    "Out of Touch"    Hall & Oates   66.    12    "Easy Lover"    Philip Bailey and Phil Collins   67.    17    "Cherish"    Kool & the Gang   68.    20    "We Are the World"    USA for Africa   69.    22    "Part-Time Lover"    Stevie Wonder   70.    23    "Saving All My Love For You"    Whitney Houston   71.    26    "Cool It Now"    New Edition   72.    28    "Loverboy"    Billy Ocean   73.    29    "Lovergirl"    Teena Marie   74.    31    "Oh Sheila"    Ready for the World   75.    32    "Rhythm of the Night"    DeBarge   76.    38    "Neutron Dance"    The Pointer Sisters   77.    40    "Nightshift"    Commodores   78.    Vote:   79.    Top RnB Singles   80.    Jan - "Operator"    Midnight Star   81.    Jan - "Gotta Get You Home Tonight"    Eugene Wilde   82.    Feb -  "Mr. Telephone Man"    New Edition   83.    Feb - "Missing You"    Diana Ross   84.    Mar - "Nightshift"    The Commodores   85.    Apr - "Back In Stride"    Maze featuring Frankie Beverly   86.    Apr - "Rhythm Of the Night"    DeBarge   87.    May - "We Are the World"    USA for Africa   88.    May - "Fresh"    Kool & the Gang   89.    May - "You Give Good Love"    Whitney Houston   90.    Jun - "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)"    Freddie Jackson   91.    Jul - "Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)"    Loose Ends   92.    Jul - "Save Your Love (For #1)"    René & Angela   93.    Aug - "Freeway of Love"    Aretha Franklin   94.    Sep - "Saving All My Love for You"    Whitney Houston   95.    Sep - "Cherish"    Kool & the Gang   96.    Sep - "Oh Sheila"    Ready For the World   97.    Oct - "You Are My Lady"    Freddie Jackson   98.    Oct - "Part-Time Lover"    Stevie Wonder   99.    Nov - "Caravan of Love"    Isley-Jasper-Isley   100.    Dec - "Don't Say No Tonight"    Eugene Wilde   101.    Vote:   102.    Top RnB Albums   103.    Jan - New Edition    New Edition   104.    Feb - Solid    Ashford & Simpson   105.    Mar - Gap Band VI    The Gap Band   106.    Mar p- Private Dancer    Tina Turner   107.    Apr - Nightshift    The Commodores   108.    Apr - Can't Stop the Love    Frankie Beverly and Maze   109.    May - The Night I Fell in Love    Luther Vandross   110.    Jun - Whitney Houston    Whitney Houston   111.    Jun - Rock Me Tonight    Freddie Jackson   112.    Nov - In Square Circle    Stevie Wonder   113.    Vote   114.    Featured Artists: Whitney Houston and Sade   115.    Whitney Elizabeth Houston, @22 yrs old: Singer, actress, model, and producer, Whitney Houston is one of the world’s most successful female entertainers of all time.   116.    Born and raised in Newark NJ,  she is the daughter of Grammy-award-winning gospel singer, Emily “Cissy” Houston and John R. Houston, who managed his daughter’s production company.    117.    Childhood & Early Life   118.    She was no stranger to the entertainment industry, having come from a line of singers and actresses. Not only did her mother’s vocal group, the ‘Sweet Inspirations’, sing backup for Aretha Franklin, but her cousins Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick are also renowned singers, as well as her godmother, Darlene Love. She began performing in her church’s gospel choir as a soloist at the age of eleven and learned to play the piano. While attending Catholic school, she took voice lessons from her mother, with whom she would occasionally perform in nightclubs.   119.    Career   120.    In 1977 (@ 14 yrs old), she was a backup singer for Michael Zager Band’s single ‘Life’s a Party’ and the following year she sang on Chaka Khan’s single ‘I’m Every Woman’. She was offered an opportunity to sign with a recording company, but her mother declined so she would finish high school. In the early 1980s, (@17 yrs old), she worked as a model, appearing in several magazines including, ‘Seventeen’, where she became the first African American to be featured on the cover. She also took on acting gigs appearing in TV show episodes such as, ‘Gimme a Break’, while continuing to develop her vocal skills. In 1983,(@ 20yrs old) she was signed with ‘Arista Records’. President Clive Davis spent the next couple years assembling lyricists and producers to balance her gospel-like sound with contemporary melodies. In 1985, her debut album, ‘Whitney Houston’ gradually became the number one selling album of her career.  She went on to win two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards.   121.    Open Comments:   122.    A Hot Mess   123.    On February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston (@ 48 yrs old) was found facedown in a bathtub.  Weeks later, an autopsy report would contribute Houston’s death to accidental drowning, heart disease and cocaine use. There were additional traces of a muscle relaxant, Xanax, marijuana and an allergy medication in the singer’s system.    124.    The sad, secret life of Whitney Houston: From a secret lesbian relationship to a decades-long struggle with drugs, five years after singer’s death, a new film ‘Whitney: Can I Be Me’ examines what caused her tragic downfall - Tara Brady [Jun 12, 2017] https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/the-sad-secret-life-of-whitney-houston-1.3105861   125.    Selected quotes from the article:   126.    What exactly killed Houston? Why did she drown? How did she drown? Was she simply overwhelmed by the controlling demands of her formidable mother, Cissy Houston, Svengali Clive Davis, and her record company, Arista? Did the aftermath of her toxic and co-dependent marriage to Bobby Brown send her spiralling? Or was it the dissolution of her decades-old lesbian relationship with her assistant Robyn Crawford? It’s complicated, as documentarian Nick Broomfield discovered.  “In the end I think the divide between who she was and what her public persona was became more and more difficult,” says  documentarian Nick Broomfield. “And she just went down,    127.    The imploding relations between Houston, Bobby Brown and Robyn Crawford. Brown told Us Weekly magazine that Houston was bisexual and that she once had an affair with Tupac Shakur. He went on to say that Houston kept her relationship with Crawford hidden because of Cissy. “I really feel that if Robyn was accepted into Whitney’s life, Whitney would still be alive today,” Brown told the magazine. “She didn’t have close friends with her anymore.”   128.    From Cissy’s notorious 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey:  “Would it have bothered you if your daughter was gay?”  “Absolutely,” Cissy snapped back. “You wouldn’t have condoned it?” continued an incredulous Oprah. “Not at all.” ...“I didn’t particularly like [Crawford],” Cissy told the talk show queen. “She just spoke too much, disrespectful sometimes, like she had something over Nippy (Houston’s nickname), and I didn’t like that at all. She was all right, she turned out to be all right, I guess. That was her friend.”   129.    Houston and Crawford first bonded while they were teenagers working at a community centre in East Orange, New Jersey. When Houston’s modelling career began to take off, she’d face bullying in school, and Crawford, who was originally a friend of Houston’s older brothers Michael and Gary, would frequently come to the rescue. When Houston moved out of her family home, she shared her first apartment with Crawford. Deep into Houston and Brown’s 14-year marriage, Crawford remained a fixture in Houston’s domestic arrangements.   130.    Houston’s marriage to Brown, understandably, made for an uneasy romantic trinity. In Derrick Handspike’s unauthorised 2008 biography, Bobby Brown: The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But . . ., the author quotes Brown as saying: “Now I realise Whitney had a different agenda than I did when we got married. I believe her agenda was to clean up her image while mine was to be loved and have children. “Whitney felt she had to make rumours of a lesbian affair go away. Since she was the American Sweetheart and all, that didn’t go too well with her image. In Whitney’s situation the only solution was to get married and have kids. That would kill all speculation whether it was true or not.”   131.    Supermarket tabloids did a brisk trade during the 1990s by peddling the idea that Houston’s life spiralled into addiction after she married Brown. She was the gospel-singing good girl – the church-going daughter of Cissy and a cousin of Dionne Warwick. He was a bad boy who, aged 20, when they first met, had already been shot and stabbed in the shoulder. Their tumultuous marriage (from 1992 to 2007), characterised by drug use, infidelity and a costly entourage, was seldom out of the headlines. But contrary to popular belief, Brown did not introduce his troubled wife to cocaine. Houston first dabbled with drugs with her brothers, Michael and Gary, as a teenager. The truth is that Houston was always as “street“ as her R&B star husband. But that part of her personal history didn’t fit with what Broomfield calls “the Whitney character”.  As Pattie Howard, Houston’s backing vocalist, notes: “People may not know it but Whitney was from the ‘hood’. They wanted to present her as the princess. And that’s what white America was presented with.” Kenneth Reynolds, who worked in marketing for Arista Records recalls that: “Anything that was too black sounding was sent back. We wanted Joni Mitchell. We wanted Barbra Streisand. ” “She was very carefully groomed for nearly two years before the first album came out,” explains Broomfield. “So every aspect of her was carefully considered. She was a major project. A lot of money was spent on her. Anything that was too R&B was out. They didn’t want a female James Brown. That was not part of their vision. Which, of course, was a very successful vision.”   132.    In 1989, just as Houston topped 25 million in album sales and surpassed the Beatles’s record with seven consecutive number one hits, she attended the Soul Train awards where, in response to her “white” music, she was roundly booed. Pre-Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, “crossover” was synonymous with cultural betrayal. People shouted “Oreo” – brown on the outside, white on the inside – as her nomination for Best Female Vocalist was announced. “It’s not a good feeling,” says Houston, in Can I Be Me. “It’s horrible and kind of funny. You think: ‘Are they booing me?’ And you have to sit there and be cordial and smiley. And you feel like: ‘Oh my God’.” Kirk Whalum, the saxophonist who toured with Houston for more than seven years recalls that night, which coincidentally, was the first time she met Brown. “It was devastating [for her],” says Whalum.   133.    By the end of the 90s, Houston found herself at the centre of a perfect storm of ongoing racial friction, marital troubles and drug abuse. Friends, unable to watch Houston’s decline, began to drift away. Her father, John, died in 2003, but not before his management company, John Houston Entertainment LLC, filed a $100 million lawsuit against his own daughter. Months before his death, he made a public appeal on the syndicated show, Celebrity Justice: “You get your act together, honey, and you pay me the money that you owe me.” Robyn Crawford’s departure in 2000, too, prompted a new, crippling dependency on crack-cocaine and other substances. - “Robyn was the one who was keeping her together,” says writer Allison Samuels. “That’s when drugs became so important to her.”   134.    Open Comments:   135.    The Smooth Operator -Helen Folasade Adu, professionally known as Sade (@26 yrs old)   136.    Sade is an internationally renowned, multi-Grammy award winning singer who is known for her smooth, melodic vocals and the seamless incorporation of different styles of music. She was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on January 16, 1959. Her father Adebisi Adu, a Nigerian lecturer of economics, and her mother Anne Hayes, a district nurse, had met in London. Sade was the couple’s second child. Shortly after her birth, Sade’s parents separated and she and her brother followed their mother to Colchester, Essex, England. There, the children were raised by their mother as well as their maternal grandfather. Upon finishing her education at Clacton County High School in Colchester, she enrolled at Central St. Martin’s College of Art and Design in London to pursue fashion and design. After completion of her program, she worked as a model and menswear designer.    137.    Sade entered the music scene around 1980 when she started singing harmony for Arriva, a Latin funk band. She joined another funk band called Pride and was a background singer for the group. Pride garnered much attention from record companies due to their performances around London. Eventually Sade and fellow bandmates, Stuart Matthewman, Paul Denma, and Andrew Hale signed a deal with the U.K. division of Epic Records and formed the band Sade. In 1984 the band’s debut album, Diamond Life, was released to much critical success and was bolstered by singles such as “Hang On to Your Love” and “Smooth Operator.” The band followed up their debut with their next album, Promise, which was released the following year. “The Sweetest Taboo,” a single from Promise, was on the U.S. Hot 100 for six months. She was awarded the Grammy for best new artist of 1985.    138.    Open Comments:   139.    Selected quote about her sound   140.    Let's get this into context. With Sade it's unlikely there will ever be a full, naked baring of the soul. In terms of contemporary icons, it's better to listen to Mary J for stories of drama and shattered devotion. But Sade, today, is all about the acknowledged presence of absence. What's missing in her music is as important as what's present. - The Fader   141.    A small, yet important, fact: When Sade signed her first record deal with Epic in the early '80s, she accepted a small advance, worth ~$70,000 in exchange for an unusually high cut of sales for a new artist—15 percent. It was a deal that ended up proving immensely lucrative, and it has freed her from many of the commercial demands that often encumber artists. Put simply, she only works when and how she wants to. As one executive at her label, Epic, put it to me: "Who's going to argue with a woman who's sold 50 million albums? She's more powerful than anyone working at the label, including the [President]." - The Fader   142.    Question: Does the Sade sound ever wear out?   143.    The Movie Scene   144.    The Color Purple/Film synopsis   145.    An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.   146.    Review by Roger Ebert   147.    Returning to "The Color Purple" after almost 20 years, I can see its flaws more easily than when I named it the best film of 1985, but I can also understand why it moved me so deeply, and why the greatness of some films depends not on their perfection or logic, but on their heart. The movie may have inconsistencies, confusions and improbabilities, but there is one perfect thing at its center, and that is the character of Celie, as played by Whoopi Goldberg. "Here is this year's winner for best actress," I wrote in my original review, and that should have been true, but although "The Color Purple" had 11 nominations, it won not a single Oscar. When a movie character is really working, we become that character. That's what the movies offer: Escapism into lives other than our own. I am not female, I am not black, I am not Celie, but for a time during "The Color Purple," my mind deceives me that I am all of those things, and as I empathize with her struggle and victory I learn something about what it must have been like to be her.  - Roger Ebert   148.    Selected Quotes   149.    In Honor of Its 33rd Anniversary, Here Are 10 Life Lessons I Learned From the Color Purple - By Melissa Kimble Dec 18, 2018 [https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a25616715/the-color-purple-quotes-anniversary/]   150.    I was born a few years after the film was released. However, I can credit much of my self discovery to the many times I’ve watched it. My favorite quotes from the movie taught me valuable lessons about Black womanhood, faith, and self love. And these 10 are the ones I’ll never forget.   151.    “Girl, you oughta bash Mister’s head open and think about heaven later.” By Oprah Winfrey - In a film where women are treated like inferiors, Sofia breaks the mold by refusing to be her husband's punching bag. This scene-stealing monologue, with its rage filled entrance by the O of O, is an act of defiance—especially one committed in early 20th century Georgia. It was powerful and necessary to see a Black woman go against the grain on screen. And to me, it was a call to action to be fearless.   152.    "I'm poor, Black, I may even be ugly, but dear God, I’m here! I’m here!" By Whoopi Goldberg - What a victorious statement this was by Celie, who, up until this point, had spent most of her life feeling unworthy and invisible. It reminded me that even with our flaws and imperfections, we still deserve to show up in our own lives.   153.    "Until you do right by me, everything you think about is going to crumble." By - Whoopi Goldberg - With these words, Celie breaks a cycle of abuse from Mister and sticks up for herself. I interpreted this line as a sign that I don’t have to carry the weight of people who have caused my pain; life will take care of everything.   154.    “Miss Celie, why you always covering up your smile?” By Desreta Jackson - Growing up, I was very insecure about my smile. And when Shug Avery posed this question to Miss Celie, it also made me turn to myself. When Shug encourages Celie to smile, I learned that there’s no need to cover up my own   155.    Open Comments:   156.    Featured Artist   157.    Caryn Elaine Johnson, a.k.a. Whoopi Goldberg (@ 30 yrs old): an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, Broadway star, political activist, author and talk show host, she is one of the most successful and established African American actresses of her time.    158.    Born and raised in Manhattan, she is one of 14 entertainers ever to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. What differentiates Goldberg from her contemporaries is the excellence that she portrayed in all the mediums of entertainment, be it television, theatre, films or radio.    159.    Childhood & Early Life   160.    Her mother was a nurse and a teacher while her father served as a clergyman. She was raised in the Chelsea-Elliot Houses by her mother alone after her father disbanded the family when she was young. She studied until her teen years and later dropped out of school. Her started acting started at a young age. It was during her stage performance that people complimented her by saying that she looked like whoopee cushion. It was from there that she took the stage name Whoopi and adopted Goldberg as her surname to sound more Jewish.    161.    Career   162.    In 1974, (@ age 19) she moved to California and thereafter lived in various cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. It was during this time that she honed her acting skills and developed her talent as a stand-up comedian.  However, soon thereafter, she returned to New York and started receiving training under acting coach Uta Hagen. Her first ever appearance on screen was for William Farley’s feature, ‘Citizen: I'm Not Losing My Mind, I'm Giving It Away’ in 1982 (@ 27). In 1983, she created, starred and directed a ‘The Spook Show’, a one-woman show that addressed the issue of race in American but in a unique and innovative style. Next, she created other off-Broadway productions such as ‘Little Girl’ an African-American child obsessed with having blond hair and ‘Fontaine’ a junkie who also happens to hold a doctorate in literature. The innovative presentation and sense of wit and style in her shows impressed director Mike Nicholas who offered to take ‘The Spook Show’ to the Broadway. The show which ran for 156 performances, met with much acclaim both commercially and critically. It went on to earn her a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The eye-catching performance and amazing positive reception of the show earned her attention of the Hollywood bigwigs. It helped her bag a role in the Steven Spielberg film, ‘The Color Purple’, released in 1985. The movie met with resounding success, clutching 11 Academy Awards nominations and she won her first Golden Globe award.   163.    Open Comments:   164.    Oprah Gail Winfrey , a.k.a. Oprah Winfrey (@ 31 yrs old): Talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist.   165.    Childhood & Early Life   166.    Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on a small family farm, to an unwed mother who had a short relationship with a soldier stationed nearby, Oprah grew up in dire poverty, and was primarily raised by her grandmother. Sexually abused and mistreated as a child, Winfrey rose above adversity to focus on her primary and high school education.    167.    Career   168.    When she was still a teenager, the local CBS television station in Nashville, Tennessee offered her a job as a co-anchor. She turned it down three times. At age 19, Oprah Winfrey said yes after the fourth offer. She failed the interview, but instead was offered a job as a full-time reporter for a Baltimore television news channel. She did poorly as a reporter, and by age 22 she was fired from the news division. The director of the station gave Winfrey a boost by selecting her to anchor a morning talk show entitled ‘People are Talking’. For the next seven years, her talk show enjoyed excellent ratings. In 1981, (@ 27) she moved to Chicago to host a talk show entitled ‘A.M. Chicago’. Four years later, (1985) after a tremendous boost in the ratings, the producers changed the name to ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’. She caught the attention of Quincy Jones, a Chicago native, and he cast her as Sofia for the first movie he produced, 'The Color Purple'. The following year ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ was broadcast nationally.    169.    Open Comments:   170.    TV Scene:   171.    Featured Actor: Phylician Ayers Allen, a.k.a Phylicia Rashad is an Emmy-nominated American actress, singer, and director.   172.    Her multi-faceted career began with Broadway before she branched into television and films. She is best remembered for her character as Claire Huxtable in the NBC sitcom ‘The Cosby Show’, which ran for eight years. The series brought Phylicia much deserved recognition, also earning her two Emmy nominations. Phylicia, however, is immortalized for her rich performances on the stage as an artist. She starred in several lavish musicals and dramas, all praised highly by critics. She became the first African American actress to walk away with a Tony Award for her performance in Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘Raisin in The Sun’.  Subsequently, she was venerated within the African American acting community at the NAACP Awards, where she was called ‘The Mother’ of the Black Community. Her other popular plays include ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’, ‘August: Osage Country’, and ‘Gem of the Ocean’. She has tried her hand at stage direction and has successfully directed hit plays at prominent stages. Over the course of her career, Rashad has starred in several television series and voiced many characters. Her prolific output continues to be on the rise as she is still an active part of the entertainment industry.   173.    Childhood & Early Life:   174.    Phylicia Rashad was born Phylician Ayers Allen on June 19, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Vivian Ayers and Andrew Arthur Allen. Her mother was a prize-winning poet and artist, while her father was a reputed orthodontist. She has three siblings: Andrew Arthur Allen Jr., Debbie Allen, and Hugh Allen. Phylicia was raised in the United States and Mexico. She studied at Howard University, Washington D.C. and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre in 1970. During her university days, she was inculcated into the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.   175.    Career   176.    After graduating with a degree in theatre, Phylicia immediately joined the Negro Ensemble Company in New York. She toured the city and was seen in several plays under this troupe. Her Broadway debut occurred in 1972 and she was seen in several minor roles for hit musicals, including ‘The Wiz’ (1975) and ‘Dreamgirls’ (1981). In 1978, Rashad tried her hand at something new by releasing the concept album ‘Josephine Superstar’, an album that was based on Josephine Baker’s life. She decided to embark on an alternative career in television owing to the scarcity of good roles given to her. In 1982, after moving to television, Rashad landed a recurring role in the series ‘One Life to Live’ as Courtney Wright, a publicist. In 1984, Phylicia Rashad was roped in to play the role of Clair Huxtable, an attorney, in the hit comedy ‘The Cosby Show’. The show starred Bill Cosby in the lead role and Phylicia played his wife. The series ran for over eight years and was a critical and commercial success. Phylicia’s role as Clair proved to be the highest point in her career, earning her two Emmy Award nominations.   177.    Open Comments   178.    Question: Is she a good actor? Do you buy her in other roles?   179.    Vote: Best Pop Culture item/event for 1985

Topics: Air Jordans, Whitney Houston, Sade, The Color Purple, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Phylicia Rashad (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco)   1985 Notes   General Snapshots   1.    President: Ronald Reagan   2.    Jan – In Hollywood,  California, the charity single "We  Are the World" is recorded by USA for  Africa. The  single raises money to combat the  ongoing famine in Ethiopia. The  American act consists of high-profile  performers, including Michael  Jackson, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner,  Cyndi Lauper and Diana Ross.   3.    Jan – The newest music video channel, VH-1, begins broadcasting on American cable. It is aimed at an older demographic than its sister station, MTV. The first video played is Marvin Gaye's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner".   4.    Mar – WrestleMania debuts at Madison Square Garden.  In the main event, Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeated Paul Orndorff and Roddy Piper. The attendance for the event was 19,121. The event was seen by over one million viewers through closed-circuit television, making it the largest pay-per-view showing of a wrestling event on closed-circuit television in the United States at the time.   5.    Apr – Coca-Cola changes its recipe and releases New Coke. The response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.   6.    Aug - Ryan White who was expelled from Western High School in Indiana is allowed to attend his first day of classes via telephone.   7.    Sep - The Farm Aid concert is held in Champaign, Illinois, USA.   8.    Oct  – The Nintendo Entertainment System is released in U.S. stores. By 1988, industry observers stated that the NES's popularity had grown so quickly that the market for Nintendo cartridges was larger than that for all home computer software.  The NES was released two years after the North American video game crash of 1983, when many retailers and adult consumers regarded electronic games as a passing fad. With the NES, Nintendo also changed the relationship between console manufacturers and third-party software developers by restricting developers from publishing and distributing software without licensed approval. This led to higher-quality games, which helped change the attitude of a public that had grown weary from poorly produced games for earlier systems.   9.    Nov - Microsoft Corporation releases the first version of Windows, Windows 1.0.   10.    Open Comments:   11.    Top 3 Pop Songs   12.    1    "Careless Whisper"    Wham!   13.    2    "Like a Virgin"    Madonna   14.    3    "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"    Wham!   15.    Grammy Awards   16.    Record of the Year: Quincy Jones (producer) for "We Are the World"   17.    Album of the Year: Phil Collins (producer & artist) for No Jacket Required   18.    Song of the Year: Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie (songwriters) for "We Are the World"   19.    Best New Artist: Sade   20.    Top 3 Movies   21.    Back to the Future   22.    Rambo: First Blood Part II   23.    Rocky IV   24.    Other Notables:  The Color Purple / Out of Africa / Cocoon / The Jewel of the Nile / Witness / The Goonies / Spies Like Us / The Breakfast Club / Brewster's Millions / St. Elmo's Fire /  Krush Groove   25.    Top 3 TV Shows   26.    The Cosby Show   27.    Family Ties   28.    Murder, She Wrote       29.    TV Debuts   30.    Sep - What's Happening Now!! / Stir Crazy   31.    Black Snapshots   32.    Feb -  Whitney Houston releases her debut  album – Whitney Houston.   33.    Mar  – Mike Tyson makes his professional debut in Albany, New York, a match which he wins by a first-round knockout.   34.    May - Michael Jordan is named as the NBA's "Rookie of the Year."   35.    May – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mayor Wilson Goode, the  first African American to hold that office,  orders police to storm the  headquarters of the black liberation/back-to-nature group MOVE to end a stand-off over serving arrest warrants. (Due process?!?!)  The police drop 2 explosive devices into the headquarters, killing 6 adults and 5 children, and destroyed an additional 61 residental homes in the resulting fire. The survivors filed a civil suit against the city and the police department, and were awarded $1.5 million in 1996.   36.    Jul - The final episode of The Jeffersons airs. (1975-) 10 yrs   37.    Aug - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids  (1972-) 13 yrs   38.    Nov - Ebony Man: EM  Magazine launches   39.    Best Comedy Recording: Whoopi Goldberg - Original Broadway Show Recording   40.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female: Aretha Franklin for "Freeway of Love"   41.    Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male: Stevie Wonder for In Square Circle   42.    Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal: Commodores for "Nightshift"   43.    Economic Snapshot   44.    Avg. Income = $22,138   45.    House = $99,331   46.    New Car = $9,531   47.    Avg. Rent = $375   48.    Tuition at Harvard = $9,800   49.    Movie Ticket = $2.75   50.    Gas = $1.20   51.    Stamp = $0.22   52.    Socilal Scene: “Money, it's gotta be da shoes!” - Mars Blackmon   53.    The Air Jordan I was originally released in 1985 and is almost single-handedly responsible for modern-day sneaker culture. Michael Jordan originally wanted to sign with either Converse or Adidas. But Converse declined and according to a Wall Street Journal article published in 2015 so did Adidas. Still MJ was not convinced. Only when Nike, thinking they had nothing to loose, offered to give MJ his own shoe- and clothing line did he change his mind. This was unheard of at the time, no NBA player had an entire product line named after them. As the first basketball player with his own signature shoes Jordan would immediately become the king of basketball sneaker advertising. Just to be on the safe side Nike worked an out-clause into the contract: if Air Jordans didn’t earn Nike $3 million in the first 3 years, or if Jordan didn’t make the NBA All-Star Game in his first three years, Nike could dump him. Jordan was voted into the All-Star Game as a Rookie starter and the "Air Jordan 1" shoe made Nike $130 million in 1985 alone. The rest is history.   54.    Open Comments:   55.    The pushback and common critisisms   56.    Extremely superficial materialism is one of the only ways that many black Americans express a sense of self worth.    57.    When you live in a society where nobody has a savings account, or a college degree, or has traveled abroad, having a fresh pair of sneakers and a gold chain shouldn't be your version of keeping up with the Joneses.   58.    Liking shoes is as much of a "black thing" as liking chicken is a "black thing". Everyone likes both of these things.   59.    Open Comments:   60.    It became popular in the late 80s for people with moderate or low incomes to wear clothing adorned with the names and logos of luxury, high-end brands. Then all the luxury brands started making their own low-end, logo-covered versions. You wear your favorite sports team to affiliate yourself with them. It's the same thing with Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Jordache, Guess, Wrangler, Levi, Gitano, Bonjour, Sasson, etc., it's a way of signalling.   61.    Question: We went from tailored suits and dresses to baggy jeans and yoga pants. From afro's and braids to fashioned bandanas and bleached blondes. From the stylish Supremes and Tempations to tatooed  faces and pireced everytginhg. - What do you think is at the root of our decisions? Are we victims of advertising?   62.    Music Scene   63.    Black Songs from the Top 40 (No Lionel Richie showed up!)   64.    5    "I Feel for You"    Chaka Khan   65.    6    "Out of Touch"    Hall & Oates   66.    12    "Easy Lover"    Philip Bailey and Phil Collins   67.    17    "Cherish"    Kool & the Gang   68.    20    "We Are the World"    USA for Africa   69.    22    "Part-Time Lover"    Stevie Wonder   70.    23    "Saving All My Love For You"    Whitney Houston   71.    26    "Cool It Now"    New Edition   72.    28    "Loverboy"    Billy Ocean   73.    29    "Lovergirl"    Teena Marie   74.    31    "Oh Sheila"    Ready for the World   75.    32    "Rhythm of the Night"    DeBarge   76.    38    "Neutron Dance"    The Pointer Sisters   77.    40    "Nightshift"    Commodores   78.    Vote:   79.    Top RnB Singles   80.    Jan - "Operator"    Midnight Star   81.    Jan - "Gotta Get You Home Tonight"    Eugene Wilde   82.    Feb -  "Mr. Telephone Man"    New Edition   83.    Feb - "Missing You"    Diana Ross   84.    Mar - "Nightshift"    The Commodores   85.    Apr - "Back In Stride"    Maze featuring Frankie Beverly   86.    Apr - "Rhythm Of the Night"    DeBarge   87.    May - "We Are the World"    USA for Africa   88.    May - "Fresh"    Kool & the Gang   89.    May - "You Give Good Love"    Whitney Houston   90.    Jun - "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)"    Freddie Jackson   91.    Jul - "Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)"    Loose Ends   92.    Jul - "Save Your Love (For #1)"    René & Angela   93.    Aug - "Freeway of Love"    Aretha Franklin   94.    Sep - "Saving All My Love for You"    Whitney Houston   95.    Sep - "Cherish"    Kool & the Gang   96.    Sep - "Oh Sheila"    Ready For the World   97.    Oct - "You Are My Lady"    Freddie Jackson   98.    Oct - "Part-Time Lover"    Stevie Wonder   99.    Nov - "Caravan of Love"    Isley-Jasper-Isley   100.    Dec - "Don't Say No Tonight"    Eugene Wilde   101.    Vote:   102.    Top RnB Albums   103.    Jan - New Edition    New Edition   104.    Feb - Solid    Ashford & Simpson   105.    Mar - Gap Band VI    The Gap Band   106.    Mar p- Private Dancer    Tina Turner   107.    Apr - Nightshift    The Commodores   108.    Apr - Can't Stop the Love    Frankie Beverly and Maze   109.    May - The Night I Fell in Love    Luther Vandross   110.    Jun - Whitney Houston    Whitney Houston   111.    Jun - Rock Me Tonight    Freddie Jackson   112.    Nov - In Square Circle    Stevie Wonder   113.    Vote   114.    Featured Artists: Whitney Houston and Sade   115.    Whitney Elizabeth Houston, @22 yrs old: Singer, actress, model, and producer, Whitney Houston is one of the world’s most successful female entertainers of all time.   116.    Born and raised in Newark NJ,  she is the daughter of Grammy-award-winning gospel singer, Emily “Cissy” Houston and John R. Houston, who managed his daughter’s production company.    117.    Childhood & Early Life   118.    She was no stranger to the entertainment industry, having come from a line of singers and actresses. Not only did her mother’s vocal group, the ‘Sweet Inspirations’, sing backup for Aretha Franklin, but her cousins Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick are also renowned singers, as well as her godmother, Darlene Love. She began performing in her church’s gospel choir as a soloist at the age of eleven and learned to play the piano. While attending Catholic school, she took voice lessons from her mother, with whom she would occasionally perform in nightclubs.   119.    Career   120.    In 1977 (@ 14 yrs old), she was a backup singer for Michael Zager Band’s single ‘Life’s a Party’ and the following year she sang on Chaka Khan’s single ‘I’m Every Woman’. She was offered an opportunity to sign with a recording company, but her mother declined so she would finish high school. In the early 1980s, (@17 yrs old), she worked as a model, appearing in several magazines including, ‘Seventeen’, where she became the first African American to be featured on the cover. She also took on acting gigs appearing in TV show episodes such as, ‘Gimme a Break’, while continuing to develop her vocal skills. In 1983,(@ 20yrs old) she was signed with ‘Arista Records’. President Clive Davis spent the next couple years assembling lyricists and producers to balance her gospel-like sound with contemporary melodies. In 1985, her debut album, ‘Whitney Houston’ gradually became the number one selling album of her career.  She went on to win two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards.   121.    Open Comments:   122.    A Hot Mess   123.    On February 11th, 2012, Whitney Houston (@ 48 yrs old) was found facedown in a bathtub.  Weeks later, an autopsy report would contribute Houston’s death to accidental drowning, heart disease and cocaine use. There were additional traces of a muscle relaxant, Xanax, marijuana and an allergy medication in the singer’s system.    124.    The sad, secret life of Whitney Houston: From a secret lesbian relationship to a decades-long struggle with drugs, five years after singer’s death, a new film ‘Whitney: Can I Be Me’ examines what caused her tragic downfall - Tara Brady [Jun 12, 2017] https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/the-sad-secret-life-of-whitney-houston-1.3105861   125.    Selected quotes from the article:   126.    What exactly killed Houston? Why did she drown? How did she drown? Was she simply overwhelmed by the controlling demands of her formidable mother, Cissy Houston, Svengali Clive Davis, and her record company, Arista? Did the aftermath of her toxic and co-dependent marriage to Bobby Brown send her spiralling? Or was it the dissolution of her decades-old lesbian relationship with her assistant Robyn Crawford? It’s complicated, as documentarian Nick Broomfield discovered.  “In the end I think the divide between who she was and what her public persona was became more and more difficult,” says  documentarian Nick Broomfield. “And she just went down,    127.    The imploding relations between Houston, Bobby Brown and Robyn Crawford. Brown told Us Weekly magazine that Houston was bisexual and that she once had an affair with Tupac Shakur. He went on to say that Houston kept her relationship with Crawford hidden because of Cissy. “I really feel that if Robyn was accepted into Whitney’s life, Whitney would still be alive today,” Brown told the magazine. “She didn’t have close friends with her anymore.”   128.    From Cissy’s notorious 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey:  “Would it have bothered you if your daughter was gay?”  “Absolutely,” Cissy snapped back. “You wouldn’t have condoned it?” continued an incredulous Oprah. “Not at all.” ...“I didn’t particularly like [Crawford],” Cissy told the talk show queen. “She just spoke too much, disrespectful sometimes, like she had something over Nippy (Houston’s nickname), and I didn’t like that at all. She was all right, she turned out to be all right, I guess. That was her friend.”   129.    Houston and Crawford first bonded while they were teenagers working at a community centre in East Orange, New Jersey. When Houston’s modelling career began to take off, she’d face bullying in school, and Crawford, who was originally a friend of Houston’s older brothers Michael and Gary, would frequently come to the rescue. When Houston moved out of her family home, she shared her first apartment with Crawford. Deep into Houston and Brown’s 14-year marriage, Crawford remained a fixture in Houston’s domestic arrangements.   130.    Houston’s marriage to Brown, understandably, made for an uneasy romantic trinity. In Derrick Handspike’s unauthorised 2008 biography, Bobby Brown: The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But . . ., the author quotes Brown as saying: “Now I realise Whitney had a different agenda than I did when we got married. I believe her agenda was to clean up her image while mine was to be loved and have children. “Whitney felt she had to make rumours of a lesbian affair go away. Since she was the American Sweetheart and all, that didn’t go too well with her image. In Whitney’s situation the only solution was to get married and have kids. That would kill all speculation whether it was true or not.”   131.    Supermarket tabloids did a brisk trade during the 1990s by peddling the idea that Houston’s life spiralled into addiction after she married Brown. She was the gospel-singing good girl – the church-going daughter of Cissy and a cousin of Dionne Warwick. He was a bad boy who, aged 20, when they first met, had already been shot and stabbed in the shoulder. Their tumultuous marriage (from 1992 to 2007), characterised by drug use, infidelity and a costly entourage, was seldom out of the headlines. But contrary to popular belief, Brown did not introduce his troubled wife to cocaine. Houston first dabbled with drugs with her brothers, Michael and Gary, as a teenager. The truth is that Houston was always as “street“ as her R&B star husband. But that part of her personal history didn’t fit with what Broomfield calls “the Whitney character”.  As Pattie Howard, Houston’s backing vocalist, notes: “People may not know it but Whitney was from the ‘hood’. They wanted to present her as the princess. And that’s what white America was presented with.” Kenneth Reynolds, who worked in marketing for Arista Records recalls that: “Anything that was too black sounding was sent back. We wanted Joni Mitchell. We wanted Barbra Streisand. ” “She was very carefully groomed for nearly two years before the first album came out,” explains Broomfield. “So every aspect of her was carefully considered. She was a major project. A lot of money was spent on her. Anything that was too R&B was out. They didn’t want a female James Brown. That was not part of their vision. Which, of course, was a very successful vision.”   132.    In 1989, just as Houston topped 25 million in album sales and surpassed the Beatles’s record with seven consecutive number one hits, she attended the Soul Train awards where, in response to her “white” music, she was roundly booed. Pre-Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, “crossover” was synonymous with cultural betrayal. People shouted “Oreo” – brown on the outside, white on the inside – as her nomination for Best Female Vocalist was announced. “It’s not a good feeling,” says Houston, in Can I Be Me. “It’s horrible and kind of funny. You think: ‘Are they booing me?’ And you have to sit there and be cordial and smiley. And you feel like: ‘Oh my God’.” Kirk Whalum, the saxophonist who toured with Houston for more than seven years recalls that night, which coincidentally, was the first time she met Brown. “It was devastating [for her],” says Whalum.   133.    By the end of the 90s, Houston found herself at the centre of a perfect storm of ongoing racial friction, marital troubles and drug abuse. Friends, unable to watch Houston’s decline, began to drift away. Her father, John, died in 2003, but not before his management company, John Houston Entertainment LLC, filed a $100 million lawsuit against his own daughter. Months before his death, he made a public appeal on the syndicated show, Celebrity Justice: “You get your act together, honey, and you pay me the money that you owe me.” Robyn Crawford’s departure in 2000, too, prompted a new, crippling dependency on crack-cocaine and other substances. - “Robyn was the one who was keeping her together,” says writer Allison Samuels. “That’s when drugs became so important to her.”   134.    Open Comments:   135.    The Smooth Operator -Helen Folasade Adu, professionally known as Sade (@26 yrs old)   136.    Sade is an internationally renowned, multi-Grammy award winning singer who is known for her smooth, melodic vocals and the seamless incorporation of different styles of music. She was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on January 16, 1959. Her father Adebisi Adu, a Nigerian lecturer of economics, and her mother Anne Hayes, a district nurse, had met in London. Sade was the couple’s second child. Shortly after her birth, Sade’s parents separated and she and her brother followed their mother to Colchester, Essex, England. There, the children were raised by their mother as well as their maternal grandfather. Upon finishing her education at Clacton County High School in Colchester, she enrolled at Central St. Martin’s College of Art and Design in London to pursue fashion and design. After completion of her program, she worked as a model and menswear designer.    137.    Sade entered the music scene around 1980 when she started singing harmony for Arriva, a Latin funk band. She joined another funk band called Pride and was a background singer for the group. Pride garnered much attention from record companies due to their performances around London. Eventually Sade and fellow bandmates, Stuart Matthewman, Paul Denma, and Andrew Hale signed a deal with the U.K. division of Epic Records and formed the band Sade. In 1984 the band’s debut album, Diamond Life, was released to much critical success and was bolstered by singles such as “Hang On to Your Love” and “Smooth Operator.” The band followed up their debut with their next album, Promise, which was released the following year. “The Sweetest Taboo,” a single from Promise, was on the U.S. Hot 100 for six months. She was awarded the Grammy for best new artist of 1985.    138.    Open Comments:   139.    Selected quote about her sound   140.    Let's get this into context. With Sade it's unlikely there will ever be a full, naked baring of the soul. In terms of contemporary icons, it's better to listen to Mary J for stories of drama and shattered devotion. But Sade, today, is all about the acknowledged presence of absence. What's missing in her music is as important as what's present. - The Fader   141.    A small, yet important, fact: When Sade signed her first record deal with Epic in the early '80s, she accepted a small advance, worth ~$70,000 in exchange for an unusually high cut of sales for a new artist—15 percent. It was a deal that ended up proving immensely lucrative, and it has freed her from many of the commercial demands that often encumber artists. Put simply, she only works when and how she wants to. As one executive at her label, Epic, put it to me: "Who's going to argue with a woman who's sold 50 million albums? She's more powerful than anyone working at the label, including the [President]." - The Fader   142.    Question: Does the Sade sound ever wear out?   143.    The Movie Scene   144.    The Color Purple/Film synopsis   145.    An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing "Mister" Albert Johnson (Danny Glover), things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa. Based on the novel by Alice Walker.   146.    Review by Roger Ebert   147.    Returning to "The Color Purple" after almost 20 years, I can see its flaws more easily than when I named it the best film of 1985, but I can also understand why it moved me so deeply, and why the greatness of some films depends not on their perfection or logic, but on their heart. The movie may have inconsistencies, confusions and improbabilities, but there is one perfect thing at its center, and that is the character of Celie, as played by Whoopi Goldberg. "Here is this year's winner for best actress," I wrote in my original review, and that should have been true, but although "The Color Purple" had 11 nominations, it won not a single Oscar. When a movie character is really working, we become that character. That's what the movies offer: Escapism into lives other than our own. I am not female, I am not black, I am not Celie, but for a time during "The Color Purple," my mind deceives me that I am all of those things, and as I empathize with her struggle and victory I learn something about what it must have been like to be her.  - Roger Ebert   148.    Selected Quotes   149.    In Honor of Its 33rd Anniversary, Here Are 10 Life Lessons I Learned From the Color Purple - By Melissa Kimble Dec 18, 2018 [https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a25616715/the-color-purple-quotes-anniversary/]   150.    I was born a few years after the film was released. However, I can credit much of my self discovery to the many times I’ve watched it. My favorite quotes from the movie taught me valuable lessons about Black womanhood, faith, and self love. And these 10 are the ones I’ll never forget.   151.    “Girl, you oughta bash Mister’s head open and think about heaven later.” By Oprah Winfrey - In a film where women are treated like inferiors, Sofia breaks the mold by refusing to be her husband's punching bag. This scene-stealing monologue, with its rage filled entrance by the O of O, is an act of defiance—especially one committed in early 20th century Georgia. It was powerful and necessary to see a Black woman go against the grain on screen. And to me, it was a call to action to be fearless.   152.    "I'm poor, Black, I may even be ugly, but dear God, I’m here! I’m here!" By Whoopi Goldberg - What a victorious statement this was by Celie, who, up until this point, had spent most of her life feeling unworthy and invisible. It reminded me that even with our flaws and imperfections, we still deserve to show up in our own lives.   153.    "Until you do right by me, everything you think about is going to crumble." By - Whoopi Goldberg - With these words, Celie breaks a cycle of abuse from Mister and sticks up for herself. I interpreted this line as a sign that I don’t have to carry the weight of people who have caused my pain; life will take care of everything.   154.    “Miss Celie, why you always covering up your smile?” By Desreta Jackson - Growing up, I was very insecure about my smile. And when Shug Avery posed this question to Miss Celie, it also made me turn to myself. When Shug encourages Celie to smile, I learned that there’s no need to cover up my own   155.    Open Comments:   156.    Featured Artist   157.    Caryn Elaine Johnson, a.k.a. Whoopi Goldberg (@ 30 yrs old): an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, Broadway star, political activist, author and talk show host, she is one of the most successful and established African American actresses of her time.    158.    Born and raised in Manhattan, she is one of 14 entertainers ever to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. What differentiates Goldberg from her contemporaries is the excellence that she portrayed in all the mediums of entertainment, be it television, theatre, films or radio.    159.    Childhood & Early Life   160.    Her mother was a nurse and a teacher while her father served as a clergyman. She was raised in the Chelsea-Elliot Houses by her mother alone after her father disbanded the family when she was young. She studied until her teen years and later dropped out of school. Her started acting started at a young age. It was during her stage performance that people complimented her by saying that she looked like whoopee cushion. It was from there that she took the stage name Whoopi and adopted Goldberg as her surname to sound more Jewish.    161.    Career   162.    In 1974, (@ age 19) she moved to California and thereafter lived in various cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. It was during this time that she honed her acting skills and developed her talent as a stand-up comedian.  However, soon thereafter, she returned to New York and started receiving training under acting coach Uta Hagen. Her first ever appearance on screen was for William Farley’s feature, ‘Citizen: I'm Not Losing My Mind, I'm Giving It Away’ in 1982 (@ 27). In 1983, she created, starred and directed a ‘The Spook Show’, a one-woman show that addressed the issue of race in American but in a unique and innovative style. Next, she created other off-Broadway productions such as ‘Little Girl’ an African-American child obsessed with having blond hair and ‘Fontaine’ a junkie who also happens to hold a doctorate in literature. The innovative presentation and sense of wit and style in her shows impressed director Mike Nicholas who offered to take ‘The Spook Show’ to the Broadway. The show which ran for 156 performances, met with much acclaim both commercially and critically. It went on to earn her a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. The eye-catching performance and amazing positive reception of the show earned her attention of the Hollywood bigwigs. It helped her bag a role in the Steven Spielberg film, ‘The Color Purple’, released in 1985. The movie met with resounding success, clutching 11 Academy Awards nominations and she won her first Golden Globe award.   163.    Open Comments:   164.    Oprah Gail Winfrey , a.k.a. Oprah Winfrey (@ 31 yrs old): Talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist.   165.    Childhood & Early Life   166.    Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on a small family farm, to an unwed mother who had a short relationship with a soldier stationed nearby, Oprah grew up in dire poverty, and was primarily raised by her grandmother. Sexually abused and mistreated as a child, Winfrey rose above adversity to focus on her primary and high school education.    167.    Career   168.    When she was still a teenager, the local CBS television station in Nashville, Tennessee offered her a job as a co-anchor. She turned it down three times. At age 19, Oprah Winfrey said yes after the fourth offer. She failed the interview, but instead was offered a job as a full-time reporter for a Baltimore television news channel. She did poorly as a reporter, and by age 22 she was fired from the news division. The director of the station gave Winfrey a boost by selecting her to anchor a morning talk show entitled ‘People are Talking’. For the next seven years, her talk show enjoyed excellent ratings. In 1981, (@ 27) she moved to Chicago to host a talk show entitled ‘A.M. Chicago’. Four years later, (1985) after a tremendous boost in the ratings, the producers changed the name to ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’. She caught the attention of Quincy Jones, a Chicago native, and he cast her as Sofia for the first movie he produced, 'The Color Purple'. The following year ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ was broadcast nationally.    169.    Open Comments:   170.    TV Scene:   171.    Featured Actor: Phylician Ayers Allen, a.k.a Phylicia Rashad is an Emmy-nominated American actress, singer, and director.   172.    Her multi-faceted career began with Broadway before she branched into television and films. She is best remembered for her character as Claire Huxtable in the NBC sitcom ‘The Cosby Show’, which ran for eight years. The series brought Phylicia much deserved recognition, also earning her two Emmy nominations. Phylicia, however, is immortalized for her rich performances on the stage as an artist. She starred in several lavish musicals and dramas, all praised highly by critics. She became the first African American actress to walk away with a Tony Award for her performance in Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘Raisin in The Sun’.  Subsequently, she was venerated within the African American acting community at the NAACP Awards, where she was called ‘The Mother’ of the Black Community. Her other popular plays include ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’, ‘August: Osage Country’, and ‘Gem of the Ocean’. She has tried her hand at stage direction and has successfully directed hit plays at prominent stages. Over the course of her career, Rashad has starred in several television series and voiced many characters. Her prolific output continues to be on the rise as she is still an active part of the entertainment industry.   173.    Childhood & Early Life:   174.    Phylicia Rashad was born Phylician Ayers Allen on June 19, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Vivian Ayers and Andrew Arthur Allen. Her mother was a prize-winning poet and artist, while her father was a reputed orthodontist. She has three siblings: Andrew Arthur Allen Jr., Debbie Allen, and Hugh Allen. Phylicia was raised in the United States and Mexico. She studied at Howard University, Washington D.C. and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theatre in 1970. During her university days, she was inculcated into the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.   175.    Career   176.    After graduating with a degree in theatre, Phylicia immediately joined the Negro Ensemble Company in New York. She toured the city and was seen in several plays under this troupe. Her Broadway debut occurred in 1972 and she was seen in several minor roles for hit musicals, including ‘The Wiz’ (1975) and ‘Dreamgirls’ (1981). In 1978, Rashad tried her hand at something new by releasing the concept album ‘Josephine Superstar’, an album that was based on Josephine Baker’s life. She decided to embark on an alternative career in television owing to the scarcity of good roles given to her. In 1982, after moving to television, Rashad landed a recurring role in the series ‘One Life to Live’ as Courtney Wright, a publicist. In 1984, Phylicia Rashad was roped in to play the role of Clair Huxtable, an attorney, in the hit comedy ‘The Cosby Show’. The show starred Bill Cosby in the lead role and Phylicia played his wife. The series ran for over eight years and was a critical and commercial success. Phylicia’s role as Clair proved to be the highest point in her career, earning her two Emmy Award nominations.   177.    Open Comments   178.    Question: Is she a good actor? Do you buy her in other roles?   179.    Vote: Best Pop Culture item/event for 1985

Let’s Taco Bout: F5, Fenty, Maceo Taco of the Day: Taco Pie Bachelor #4: Maceo, Searching for Clair Huxtable website: detroitisdifferent.net/show/searchingforclairhuxtable Segments: Taco of the Day, The Bachelor, Letter of the Day, Life Hacks Tiddies and Tacos, a podcast where two Faygo-loving, taco-eating, lady-buds peruse life’s most essential and non-essential topics and toppings in alphabetical order. From Al Pastor to Zodiac Zombies, they’ve got the sauce you want! Join Sparkle, Tina Andromedon, and Engineer Joe on a debaucherous adventure as they talk tacos, tiddies and everything in-between!

Let’s Taco Bout: Embarrassed AF, Evangelical Trash, Khary Frazier Taco of the Day: Baked Apple Pie Tacos Bachelor #3: Khary Frazier, Searching for Clair Huxtable website: detroitisdifferent.com FB: Khary Frazier Segments: Taco of the Day, The Bachelor, Letter of the Day, Life Hacks Tiddies and Tacos, a podcast where two Faygo-loving, taco-eating, lady-buds peruse life’s most essential and non-essential topics and toppings in alphabetical order. From Al Pastor to Zodiac Zombies, they’ve got the sauce you want! Join Sparkle, Tina Andromedon, and Engineer Joe on a debaucherous adventure as they talk tacos, tiddies and everything in-between!

Because one episode just wasn’t enough. On a scale from Clair Huxtable to Peggy Bundy, where do you fall with your parenting style? There’s no one way to parent but there sure are a million things you can do wrong with parenting lol.Subscribe and tune in each Thursday to learn how to navigate adulthood.NEW: Use the Ask.fm link to submit content anonymouslyEmail adultingwithfinesse@gmail.com for music submissions and sponsors. Follow us @adultingwithfinesse on IG

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Maceo and Wae have another interesting discussion with two women who don't want a relationship or marriage. December and Keshia from Group Text (Check out the Group Text Podcast on Detroit is Different After Dark) talk about how they want men to give them enough space away and stop sweating them. December opens up about why marriage and relationships don't make sense for her and Keshia talks about why men are too clingy today. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Experience designer Kristy Tillman was a very studious child, extremely driven academically. Always on the advanced track, she assumed she would one day be a lawyer like Clair Huxtable. Coding and art were background passions until a friend made her aware of design as a profession and she immediately redirected them to the foreground. Having recognized the need and summoned the courage to “invite herself to the table,” she is now Head of Global Experience Design at Slack. Still on the advanced track, obvs. Images and more from our guest! Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers, @designmilk If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you! Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors: Abstract - Head to goabstract.com to sign your team up for a free, 30-day trial. And Abstract is offering a chance to win a $500 credit to their business plan -- all you have to do is tweet @goabstract and mention you heard about it on Clever to be be entered to win! Clever is created, hosted and produced by Amy Devers and Jaime Derringer, aka 2VDE Media, with music from El Ten Eleven and editing by Rich Stroffolino. Clever is proudly distributed by Design Milk.

Episode Notes Passive Aggressive Text Message. Maceo and WAE explore and discover the true meaning of a passive aggressive text message Maceo received. FUNNY material classic She Text He Thinks. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and WAE are joined by special Guest Tao to discuss being ready for your ideal relationship. Do you have the attention span, spcae, time, money, effort in you to be with the type of person ou want. Tao shares from he perspective and her friend's view of it.As Suga Free says if you stay ready you ain't gotta get ready ... hint hint. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and Wae talk the Birds and the Bees ... Beavers, Bats, Bobcats, Barracuda too. Special edition sex episode with our Favorite Guests. We feature: Episode 5 'Age Aint Nuthin But a Number I of II' with Loran & Michelle. Episode 33 'Dos and Donts of Going Down with Cherokee Episode 11 'Sex Toys' with Ginger & Nola Episode 26 'Sex She Wants' with Jackie and SHannon Episode 25 'Young & Restless' with the Unicorns are Real hosts Asia and ErinSearching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes On this "Player's Only" episode of Searching For Clair Huxtable, Khary and Maceo kick it about how easy it seems for women to flirt for the fun of it, and how we as men can tell when its the Real or just game.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Eboni & Chari of His Fault Her Problem with this swap cross promotion. Follow their podcast and subscribe. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Player's Club the Movie and more.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes This weeks episode: The List...Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Losing Interest with Brook (from the Guess What Happened at Work Today Podcast). We talk about how wthings take a turn for the Boring. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and WAE are BACK! We discuss the Woman’s Body in detail with the Queen of Body Sculpting (Wendy Thompson). The look, smell, taste, and more are covered. What’s a V Steam & when is it something to do? In what ways can you care for the vagina? Also how the health of a vagina is tied to all a woman’s health. Visit www.queenofbodysculpting.com for more from her.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maeco and WAE talk the expectations of text message communications. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and WAE discuss some things that men look for in women. Some of the discussion applies to the hosts, some of the discussion relates to generalizations for all men. Talking cooking, communication, date night, and her supporting the Fantasy Football Draft. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Title: Downtown: Do's and Don'ts of Oral SexDescription: Maceo and WAE are joined by Cherokee to talk all about fellatio and cunnilingus. Technique, protocol, and preparation are all discussed. This was an interesting discussion where even manscaping gets covered. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Jasmina is back, joining Maceo and WAE to continue the conversation about going back to your ex under ... interesting circumstances. In this episode, they discuss how emotional/ physical attraction factors in to revisiting old flames.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Jasmina is the Author that joined Maceo and WAE to talk about going back to your ex under ... interesting circumstances. Backsliding is what we cover in this episode. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes This Week: Maceo and Wae are off this week, so Detroit Is Different After Dark presents the Searching For Clair Huxtable Mixtape Show, Volume 3! Listen as we recap the wildest moments from previous shows!Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes In this week's episode, co-hosts Maceo and Wae are joined by MarkQuisha and LaDonna from the My Natural Hair podcast and the conversation gets real about Time and Availability and what it takes to build companionship! Just how much should one be available in a relationship? Does lack of time mean lack of interest? Tune in to check out the discussion!Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Loneliness vs Settling Maceo and WAE have a no guest show and talk all the details of Can Men be Lonley? What's wrong with Settling? And a lot more. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Birthday & Holidays with Celeste.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes On this episode of Searching for Clair, Maceo and Wae talk to Jackie and Shannon about the Sex Women Want, and these women were not shy AT ALL. This conversation got SO REAL, even Angelice had to share her thoughts! Basically, it’s levels to this. Is there a difference between sex, making love and f*cking? Are there levels to a relationship? You definitely DO NOT want to miss these ladies breaking down the differences, from their vantage points.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes "Young & Restless" Age aint Nuthin' but a Number episode 2 of 2. Guests Asia & Erin of the 'Unicorns are Real podcast join Maceo and Wae and talk dating in your early 20's. Also some interesting sex talk in this episode too. Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes When it Goes Wrong with Guests Ashley & Mahogany.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo & Wae talk dating a co-worker with His Fault Her Problem hosts Chari & Eboni.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Side Chicks are Necessary 2 of 2. Our most controversial episode continued!Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Macoe & WAE are joined by a proud Side Chick. This ia a 2 part episode that gets very deep into side chick politics. Truth, Fiction, and all between.Searching for Clair Huxtable is a Podcast that is about dating Black women from a Black man’s perspective with Maceo & Wae. Listen in for topics like marriage, dating with kids, sex toys, and of course side chicks. Subscribe, Like, & Share on Apple iTunes, Google Play, or Sticher to the Searching for Clair Huxtable podcast and don’t miss listening

Episode Notes Maceo and Wae get back in the full swing of things and discuss what we have found VS what we should have looked for. Dating through the ages 18 - 70 +. This was an interesting and entertaining discussion about Men, Women, and the roles we seek one another to play. Listen, Subscribe, and Share with a Friend the Searching for Clair Huxtable movement is BACK!

Episode Notes Detroit is Different Podcast Network sits down and views and comments on Luke Cage Season 1: with Piper Carter of the Piper Carter Podcast; Maceo & Wae of Searching for Clair Huxtable; LaDonna & MarkQuisha from My Natural Hair; Sparkle & Tina Andramadon from Tiddies & Tacos; and Infinity & Pri-Smiilz from an Untitled Podcast soon to come.

It's a super-duper Mother's Day themed episode of The Habit Comedy Podcast as we draft the Best Sitcom Moms. Featuring David Swidler, Lucas Thayer, and Jeff Schell. Special guest appearances by the honorable Judge Reinhold. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify or in whichever platform you use. (Unless you're one of those weirdos who uses Stitcher or something.) Reviews definitely help us stand out in a sea of podcasts. If you don't, the terrorists have already won. For a complete library of past episodes of The Habit Comedy Podcast, visit www.TheHabitComedy.com.

When I researched female lawyers in pop culture to talk about today, the third search-engine result detailed the “25 hottest,” with the website finding them “guilty of being gorgeous.” Ugh, no! The great thing about being a lawyer in real life is that if you don’t know your job—you know, the law—then you aren’t going to be doing it for very long. And being great at lawyering has absolutely nothing to do with how attractive you are, thank goodness. TV’s Clair Huxtable and Diane Lockhart may make the gig appear effortless, but today, we shout, “All rise!” for the real-life lady lawyers who discern some serious legalese in order to be our voice in the courtroom. The post Nina Shaw: She’s Championing Change in Hollywood appeared first on On The Dot Woman.

Here with a new episode and new name!  Today I explain the though behind the name change, and talk about mantras! Click here to get the mantra worksheet I mentioned in the podcast. Let me know how it goes! I also spent some time talking to Kim King, an attorney in Florida. She is an awesome mom that makes it work with a heavy and hectic law practice schedule and a husband that works a traditional 9-5. She explains the difference between a real mom and the figure that is Clair Huxtable. Kim also gives her take on mom rules. Kim King's practice Mantra worksheet

Searching for Clair Huxtable LIVE was an event that filled the rollercoaster of emotions we all have. Laughing, crying, fussing, fighting, and cussing were the highlights of this event. We left on a high note of knowing there are still many differences in thought and understanding that exist between the Black Man & Black Woman’s point of view. The good thing is we agreed to agree on many topics … disagree on a few key points. Guests included Brandon, Chari, Eboni, Karima, Nicole, Tiffany and of course Maceo & WAE.Race, society, roles, and sex all played out in discussions ranging from a man ‘whipping it out,’ to Black Women being in the corner of Black Men who may/may not be in theirs. We thank all our guests and welcome you to listen to this intriguing and engaging live discussion.

“Searching for Clair Huxtable – Mixtape Vol 2”. We welcome everyone to take a journey with us as we revisit and highlight our favorite moments and drops from episodes 9 – 15. We also discuss future show topics, changes, and improvements, and detail the things we do behind the scenes to prepare for each episode. So, if you’ve missed any of our previous Eps or if you’re new to the family and not sure where to start, this Mixtape is the perfect way to wet your appetite! So check it out and enjoy!All episodes of Searching for Clair Huxtable are covered in this episode too. The mix of laughs, life, and love is in captured in the essence of this. Maceo and WAE host an open discussion throughout the episode to help curate what was, what is, and what’s to come. Thanks for the love.www.searchingforclairhuxtable.com

Searching for Clair Huxtable is back with vengeance. Hosts Maceo and WAE offer the lost episode of the podcast. We just passed 1000 downloads and thank you all for the support and love. This is a giveback. Guests Donna, Chari, and Eboni (from episode 9: When She’s Not into Him) stayed over a bit longer and the discussion was heated. Takes from Maceo, WAE, and the guests go back and forth like a tennis match. All moving further to find a resolution to the ‘Black Dating Dilemma.’Check this out and share with friends. Remember every Wednesday visit www.searchingforclairhuxtable.com for new episodes.

For decades, Mixtapes have played an increasingly significant role in the Hip-Hop world. As products of the Hip-Hop culture and our musical background, it’s not hard to figure out the catalyst for the “Searching for Clair Huxtable – Mixtape Vol 1”. We welcome everyone to take a journey with us as we revisit and highlight our favorite moments and drops from the first 7 episodes. We also discuss future show topics, changes, and improvements, and detail the things we do behind the scenes to prepare for each episode. So, if you’ve missed any of our previous Eps or if you’re new to the family and not sure where to start, this Mixtape is the perfect way to wet your appetite! So check it out and enjoy!All episodes of Searching for Clair Huxtable are covered in this episode too. The mix of laughs, life, and love is in captured in the essence of this. Maceo and WAE host an open discussion throughout the episode to help curate what was, what is, and what’s to [...]

Ex’s come to the show to talk the history and dating style of Maceo & WAE in a relationship. Vanessa (Huxtable) and Deena share what it was like to date the ‘Searching for Clair Huxtable’ hosts. Vanessa dated Maceo and Deena dated WAE. Stories of trips to Vegas, the friend zone, and expectation are all explored. Also, the introduction of the idea of ‘sexual variety’ is presented. Check out this podcast full of laughs, fun, and real-life stories. This is also the introductory episode of ‘Searching for Clair Huxtable.’www.searchingforclairhuxtable.com

We have to release ourselves of the fairy tale, Leave It To Beaver, yes even Clair Huxtable images of the perfect mom. Mothering, parenting, it is hard stuff! When, at times, being a mom takes its toll on you, give yourself permission to admit you need help! Today we are talking to Jen Schwartz, Social media Influencer and blogger at The Medicated Mommy as she shares her personal story of post partum depression and the tools she uses to help her remember she is an amazing mom. Guess What Community? She is offering one of those tools for FREE to our HouseCall Community! Click on the link and get your free gift from The Medicated Mommy! www.themedicatedmommy.com/freegift

How have mother figures like Clair Huxtable, Gloria Delgado-Pritchett and Edna Turnblad shaped the way we view mothers in America? And how do these characters reflect the nation's current values or priorities when it comes to being a mom? Guests: Michael Jeffries, professor of American studies at Wellesley College; Irene Mata, associate professor of women's and gender studies at Wellesley College; Rachel Rubin, professor of American studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Hosted by Candice Frederick, Kimberly Renee, and ReBecca Theodore-Vachon, "Cinema in Noir" covers the latest casting news, reviews, and interviews with the best and brightest talent in film. On the latest edition we will be discussing the Crunk Feminist Collective's article "Clair Huxtable is Dead: On Slaying The Cosby's and Making Space for Liv, Analise, and Mary Jane." We will also discuss women in the horror genre. 

Patrice Evans is The Assimilated Negro, a hyperobservant, savagely pop-savvy instigator bent on pranking the crap out of our modern racial discourse. Since the debut of his popular “Ghetto Pass” column for Gawker.com, Evans has been the rare voice capable of speaking to junkies for both White Castle and Colson Whitehead with equal insight and aplomb. His first book, Negropedia, is a wide-ranging, deeply idiosyncratic tour through the tricky racial landscape of the Obama era, aimed at pop-culture consumers at the intersecting fan bases of South Park and Chappelle's Show, Scott Pilgrim and The Boondocks. Whether deconstructing Lil Wayne's “no homo hypocrisy,” outlining the all-important Clair Huxtable code for finding a mate, or assessing Susan Sontag's street cred, Evans provides a stream of daring outsider anthropology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Movie Meltdown - Episode 201 So we've featured many interviews with actors and filmmakers over the years, but this week we change things up a little as WE ourselves are interviewed. We welcome Emily from "The Courier Journal" who asks us to try to explain, just what "Movie Meltdown" is exactly. Then we fall right back into our usual discussion mode as we talk about this week's Sofa Theater feature "The Lie". Directed by Joshua Leonard, and starring Joshua and our beloved (adopted cast member) Jess Weixler. And as we wax philosophic about our own existence, we also mention... the awkwardness is excruciating, a soul-crushing job, so douchey, best drip so far, indie genre cliches, voyeurism, a weekend camping, people going to their futile jobs, the Clair Huxtable look, editing the movie, the waitress at the diner, InstaGram coloration, The Blair Witch Project, Allison Anders, these hash browns are amazing,  I love Portland... I met an owl there once, maybe it's just your head and what do you do when you give yourself a day off? Spoiler Alert:  "The Lie" has a MAJOR spoiler moment in it, so watch it beforehand for spoiler-free listening. Plus Fred spoils the end of "The Return of Martin Guerre". You have been warned!! "It's not really about the lie." - "But which lie is it?"