Cele mai bune Black In A Box podcast-uri (2024)

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606 - Electing Chaos 53:44

7d ago53:44

53:44

When people show you who they are believe them the first time. But this time we are talking about America the nation, not Donald Trump, as the former reality star wins a second term against Kamala Harris. The results of the US Election are in and are we surprised? Now that feelings have been felt, we have a few thoughts about what happened (3:40). …

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605 - Heroes, Chris Kaba, Palestine & Israel 48:32

21d ago48:32

48:32

We're back with another episode, diving into some of the biggest talking points from the past few weeks.Have you ever seen your heroes up close? The pod discusses some of the times they were lucky enough to bear witness to notable people they'll be telling their grandkids about (01:38).This time, we take a look at Israel and Palestine, just over a …

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604 - In Search of Shame 58:41

28d ago58:41

58:41

We're back! The team had a much needed break over the summer, focusing on getting married, having babies, jet-setting and just LIVING, but now we're back on our BS.This time around, Alahna, Angelo and Dom discuss some of their highlights of the hiatus (7:44). There's a discussion on women in rap music and exactly why they are DOMINATING in 2024 (19…

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603 - Diane Abbott, Emoji Trials and Dancehall Tribulations 1:06:34

8M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

We're back with another episode, diving into some of the biggest talking points from the past few weeks. We had to kick things off with the disgusting, racist comments made by Tory donor, Frank Hester, about Diane Abbott and the horrific handling by the press and UK parliament as a whole (4:52), before a brief discussion on our voting intentions fo…

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602 - Donna "The Iron Empress" McConnell 1:06:09

9M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

On this episode, we are joined by the inspiring and formidable Iron Empress herself, Donna McConnell… Ironwoman, Triathlete, Hip-Hop OG, Journalist and much more! Donna and Alahna met during Ironman training and Donna shares her journey to becoming an Iron(woman) in her 50s! A journey that includes growing up in West London in the 70’s, the emergen…

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601 - Black Fatherhood, Manhood and Emotional Wellbeing w/ Marvyn Harrison and Tunde Odufisan 1:31:38

10M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

It's a new year and we're starting with a big one. This time, we welcome two amazing guests to the studio - the collab of all collabs - we're joined by Dope Black Dads founder and BELOVD co-founder, Marvyn Harrison, and we welcome back an old friend of the pod, Tunde Odufisan, from the fantastic Tales from the Plantation Podcast.Dope Black Dads is …

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511 - Beyonce's Politics, Hip-Hop #MeToo & Wrapped 1:09:13

12M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

It’s almost a wrap on 2023, but we still have plenty to discuss! Starting with a review of this year in music - what were the vibes, how are people consuming music and where to discover new artists (3:00)? We also address the long-overdue #MeToo movement needed in Hip-hop and whether recent headlines are a sign that the movement is on the horizon (…

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510 - In The Bin: Suella Braverman, The Cost of Parenting & Black History Month? 1:01:46

1y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

It’s November… UK Black History Month is gone, maybe, for good? Let’s discuss.(1:40) But looking to the future, your hosts grapple with the trials of family-building (Dan & Dom) vs a child-free future (Alahna & Angelo) (26:45). Finally, enough of love! Let’s talk about hate - “hate marches”, specifically. (52:30).…

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509 - Difficult Conversations, Israel & Palestine and...Drake 1:12:19

1y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Sometimes world events draw us into difficult conversations. We start by talking about the Israel-Hamas war, discerning the trustworthiness of information being reported as news and the power of language (02:15). Then, in wake of Drake’s latest incel-pandering album, we question how and why have we got here? (27:30). We close with a chat on some of…

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508 - Sacred Cows, Peckham Assault & “Purple Aki” 55:49

1y ago55:49

55:49

First, we’re giving flowers to… drum roll… our own Dan Chirwa for an incredible athletic feat, as well as pre-emptive flowers to Alahna, as she raises money to support two Black Mental Health charities in the UK and USA (donation link below and on our socials). Then we get into the meat of the episode, starting with an argument on Stormzy, Top Boy …

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507 - Christian Scotland-Williamson - "The Luxury of Fearlessness" 1:10:42

1+ y ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Former rugby and NFL star Christian Scotland-Williamson joins us to talk about his accidental but completely intentional journey to the Bar Council via two elite collision sports.We start with his unrewarded origins in rugby (5:06) until the day he answered a chance call at University before a shift at a part time job."You beat book". Education has…

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506 - Beyonce & Mizzy - Currency and Cloutrage with Symeon Brown 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Currency, Clout & the Cost of LivingIn this episode we are joined, once again, by the prolific writer, journalist and friend of the pod Symeon Brown. This time, we are discussing Beyonce, Mizzy, and the cost of living crisis in the UK. How are these things connected? Have a listen and find out. We start with celebrations and critiques of the entity…

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505 - Tyla Grant - Black and Neurodivergent 1:09:24

1+ y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

In our latest episode, we have the change-making Tyla Grant chatting with us about neurodiversity, living with autism as Black woman and more. Tyla takes the floor to introduce what neurodiversity means to her and how race and gender played a role in her belated diagnosis (6:00). We discuss some of the challenges people with neurodivergences, espec…

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504 - Ade Adepitan - "Don't allow anyone to put you in a box" 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

We're back with a bang this time, as the Black in a Box crew sits down with Ade Adepitan MBE.It'll be no surprise to hear this was a dream for us - Ade has been a trailblazer in British broadcasting for over two decades. We talked all about how he got started in the industry, his past as an elite athlete and a whole heap of other things. Oh, and th…

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503 - Aesop Rocky Strikes Again 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

We begin by acknowledging our weakness in having no woman on the pod in Alahna's absence during international women's month. You can head to our Tik Tok and IG Reels for content celebrating a number of Black women changing the world for the better.Our first topic is a discussion on the notion of masculinity within the Black community(3:34)rooted ar…

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502 - You People, Emotional Butlers and Vicarious Trauma 1:17:25

2y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

For whose comfort should Black people be cultivating their conversations?Alahna, Dan, Dom and Gelo negotiate exactly that question, in relation to cinema and conversations within the Black community, as well as the role of trauma porn in indicating the value of black life.We open discussing Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill race rom-com and Guess Who rem…

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501 - Prince Harry, CheckTate and Benedict's last plantation party. 1:13:51

2y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

The episode about broken social contracts.We begin our first pod of 2023 with Prince Harry's media blitz about his stripped royal status. He thought he was the Prince who was promised until the reality of falling in love with and marrying a mixed race woman revealed royal status is not unconditional, nor is it afforded equally (4:41).We then discus…

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410 - A Tale of 2 Comedians 1:06:22

2y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

We needed to talk about some Daves. Dave Chappelle's monologue on SNL generated heat with some commentators saying it engaged in anti-semitic tropes whilst others praised its nuance. We discuss it and how Chappelle's skill as a comedian doesn't always translate. (5:22)We then get onto David Baddiel, his appearance on Jason Lee's podcast, his docume…

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409 - Jason 'Scully' Kavuma - "The bigger you live, the longer you live" 1:32:54

2y ago1:32:54

1:32:54

Lock in for a journey through astrology, living the life that fulfils you, lunar travel, pirates and miscellaneous money and so much more with Jason “Scully” Kavuma.Scully – one of the voices behind the rise of lockdown internet sensation #NS10v10 at No Signal – cut his teeth as a new media dabbler at Vice before becoming a presenter and A&R as wel…

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408 - Musa Okwonga - In The End, It Was All About...Ginger 1:37:40

2y ago1:37:40

1:37:40

The one where we talk about football. Football podcasting great and award-winning writer Musa Okwonga joined the pod at the start of the season for a wide-ranging deep dive on the relationship of our game, media and the England team with Black Britain.We begin talking about how Blackness has permeated football culture (5:17), charting from Wenger's…

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407 - Nels Abbey - "All Skinfolk Ain't Kinfolk" - Identity Politics & Black Tories 1:14:29

2+ y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

The Tory leadership contest has seemingly been a showcase for diversity. Our guest, Nels Abbey, a celebrated author and essayist joins the team to talk through the candidates. We start off with "Black out the Box" where we celebrate the best of Britain, big and small (1:30). Then we ask whether the ethnic diversity in the contest makes us feel repr…

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406 - Ewa Effiom - Movin' on Up - Architecture, Housing and Black Communities 1:11:00

2+ y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

As we reflect on the anniversary of Grenfell, we are joined by guest Ewa Effiom, architect and expert on the built environment, to discuss his success as a Black face in a predominantly white industry, as well as housing and development issues affecting Black and Brown people.First we get to know Ewa as he takes us through his rise, experiences and…

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405 - Joanna Jarjue - Started on The Apprentice now she's here... 1:10:44

2+ y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

We follow up our March episode with Symeon Brown and Neef Ekpoudom, in which we discussed the plight of young people chasing fame and money as influencers, by welcoming former BBC Apprentice contestant, businesswoman Joanna Jarjue.Joanna joins Alahna, Dan and Dom to talk about achieving through adversity. We begin with her journey growing up in Wak…

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404 - Isaiah's Triumph (feat. Mr Magoo & the Big Steppers) 45:49

2+ y ago45:49

45:49

In a shorter episode this week and a body short, with Alahna back in the mean-streets of Palm City, we discuss what is an exciting time for rap powerhouse - Top Dawg Entertainment. Last week, BIAB favourite, Isaiah Rashad, made a heart-warming return on the one of the world's biggest stages - the influencer olympics...Coachella (01:16). We discuss …

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403 - Slaps & Crazy Baldheads 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

54:56

We know you're probably sick of it by now and we are too, but we had a hiccup with the recording so we're a week late...but anyway, we start with the spectacle on everyone’s feeds…the SLAP heard around the world (01:26). Such a brief moment, yet so much to unpack...or maybe not? We get into it nevertheless. We then discuss the disgusting, disturbin…

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402 - Symeon Brown and Neef Ekpoudom - Get Rich or Lie Trying 57:02

3y ago57:02

57:02

This week we are joined by author of 'Get Rich or Lie Trying' Symeon Brown and second time guest, Aniefiok 'Neef' Ekpoudom FRSA, newly anointed Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and, more importantly, friend of the pod.We talk Symeon’s inspiration for about his new book (2:21), what even is an influencer (8:49), as well as the limitation of m…

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401 - Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead - Kurt Zouma, Thandiwe Newton, Little Simz & The Labour Party 1:02:48

3y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

WE BACK! It’s a New Year and a new season of Black in a Box and there’s already an abundance of f*ckry to unpack. Starting off with a look at Kurt Zouma and the many woes his candid cruelty has drudged up (3:05), we then get into the tearful confessions of Thandiwe Newton (18:00). At (33:40), Angelo has a few things to get off his chest about the L…

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312 - Year End Wrap-Up 1:13:13

3y ago1:13:13

1:13:13

Merry Christmas, happy new year and all dem ting deh! Glad to see the back of 2021? Us too. We got together for a year-end wrap up, discussing all of the highs and lows of another crazy lap around the sun. We kick things off with our individual reflections and give flowers to SimplySayo, Mark Phillips of RDC World, Jadakiss amongst others, then we …

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311 - "It all started with Jesus" - Kids, White Saviours & White Yardies 45:35

3y ago45:35

45:35

As we approach the end of another year, the Black in a Box crew reflect on some big questions in this episode. What were our childhoods like and what do we want the future to look like for our children and future generations? Is there maybe some futility in procreating given the state of the planet (5:30) We discuss the merit in mentoring future ge…

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310 - Azeem Rafiq, Rittenhouse's dramatics, MBEs and micro aggressions & mental health 59:37

3y ago59:37

59:37

How do you solve a problem like institutional racism? Deny, deny, deny then reaccuse if the Azeem Rafiq Yorkshire County Cricket club experience is anything to go by.The team got together for Series 3 Episode 10 to discuss the mishandling of the scandal, what constitutes “banter” and whether things will change from here.The performative tears of Am…

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309 - "What in the Rachel Dolezal?" 1:00:29

3y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Blackfishing. Appropriation. Transphobia. What a week it’s been for shenanigans and the good friends at Black in a Box get into it all in this latest episode. We start by addressing the minstrel show that came in the form of Jesy Nelson's “Boyz” music video (1:00) before discussing the difference between appropriation and appreciation (17:00). Then…

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308 - Chimamanda Cancels Cancel Culture & Michaela Triumphs 51:51

3y ago51:51

51:51

"We have to be able to walk and chew gum."In the latest episode of Black in a Box, we discuss Chimamanda Adichie's blistering essay on cancel culture, after a friend and apparent mentee of hers took to the internet to denigrate her for, what she perceived as, dangerous and transphobic rhetoric (03:25).We then jump into Michaela Coel finally getting…

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307 - "I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase..." - RIP Michael K. Williams 57:05

3y ago57:05

57:05

“But the game is out there, and it’s either play or get played”Michael K. Williams was one of the great small screen actors of his time. And yet, even with characters as compelling as the legendary Omar Little, Chalky White, Bobby McCray and Montrose Freeman on his resume, he was so much more. The pod took to the mics to talk about the loss of a ma…

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306 - "You better not go to Texas..." - Travelling Whilst Black 47:42

3+ y ago47:42

47:42

Season 3 Episode 6 covers a topic hot on all our minds... TRAVEL (finally!)Alahna, Angelo, Dan and Dom explore the ups and downs of traveling whilst Black and share their upcoming holiday plans and places they'd love to visit. We start with each of the BIAB hosts sharing a quintessential 'traveling whilst Black' anecdote and how that experience was…

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305 - Health is Wealth w/ Ultra Black Running's Dora Atim 1:59:17

3+ y ago1:59:17

1:59:17

Season 2 Episode 5 is the wellness episode and Black in a Box are joined by guest Dora Atim, founder of UltraBlackRunning.Alahna, Dan and Dom hear about how and why Dora began to build a thriving trail running community that catered for mental wellness as well as fitness for Black women and Black non-binary people. A sadly topical issue is that of …

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Black in a Box - A Tribute - RIP Nate Sterling 49:12

3+ y ago49:12

49:12

This episode is a tribute to Nate.Talking as a podcast about your friend who is no longer here to talk back is not something you ever think you’ll have to do.The world lost one of its brightest with the death of our friend and fellow pod founder Nate Alexander Sterling. We wanted to get together out of respect for a man that meant so much to us and…

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304 - RIP Sarah Everard 1:30:29

3+ y ago1:30:29

1:30:29

The abduction and murder of Sarah Everard and the national response to it led us to recording a special episode, joined once again by guest contributor Shabazz.We open up the episode by providing a space for Alahna and Shabazz to express how they feel (4:15). Next Dan talks about his experience of being at Sarah Everard's vigil at Clapham Common (1…

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303 - International Women's Day feat. Yana Penrose and Shabazz Irving 1:42:54

3+ y ago1:42:54

1:42:54

In this Women’s Day episode, midwife and baker elite, Shabazz Irving and actor and writer, Yana Penrose join us in the Box to discuss a few issues at the intersection of race and gender. We open up the episode with a discussion on toxic masculinity in the workplace (03:06). Next Shabazz guides us through an understanding of racism and sexism within…

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302 Bonus - Chiedu Oraka - "Don't walk into a label if you're not ready for the industry" 31:34

4y ago31:34

31:34

Chiedu Oraka, “The Black Yorkshireman”, one of the UK’s most exciting musicians joins Angelo to talk about his motivation to make music during lockdown and how to make it in music.First up we talk about what caused him to make music during the lockdown than he did in the year prior (01:27) Next, Chiedu speaks on how lockdown has helped him innovate…

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302 - DJ Cueball - Galileo was like "Guys aren't rating my drawings man..." 1:21:12

4y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

DJ Cueball joins Alahna, Angelo, Dan, Dom and Nate to talk about creativity and methods and motivations behind making music during lockdown.We open up talking about the Golden Globes snubbing of I MAY DESTROY YOU and whether it is down racism or the nature of the content and audiences today.Next Cue gets into how lockdown hit the music industry (26…

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301 - Black Boris Goes Clear 1:19:43

4y ago1:19:43

1:19:43

New year, new series. Black in a Box welcome 2021 with Series 3 and the whole cast celebrating Angelo’s cameo performance and writing in Netflix feature Death to 2020. Recorded the day after the Inauguration (18:19) Black in a Box seek the view of our resident American Alahna now that Joe Biden has been confirmed as the 46th US President.The pod ga…

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Black in a Box Teaser - S02E11 Snippet 13:29

4y ago13:29

13:29

A designer, a management consultant, a marketing guru and teacher embark on a multimedia venture. As far as origin stories, it is lacking. All of them are black. Slightly more interesting, but so what? Three of them are proud Yorkshireman.Ok, I’m listening.Black Guys in a Box is the lovechild of Dan, Dom and Nate, three friends from university and …

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211 - Black in a Box Year End Special 1:39:07

4y ago1:39:07

1:39:07

Season’s greetings. For our final pod of 2020 sadly Nate had to sit this one out but the rest of the gang get straight into some of the things that gave us surprise and delight in a year where simply surviving was a success. (0:56) But 2020 gonna keep on 2020ing and Alahna, Dan, Dom and Gelo pile up the talking points after Millwall fans booed play…

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210 - The Lynx Gift Set Edition 1:37:13

4y ago1:37:13

1:37:13

This episode, Black in a Box give Lewis Hamilton his flowers and look into why the greatest racing driver in British history if not the history of F1 is still not quite beloved by his nation.When it comes to rappers and entertainers are we expecting too much in expecting them to be politically engaged? (24:15)Published after midnight, the findings …

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209 - 2020 US Election Special - "The canary down the mine is dead" 37:46

4y ago37:46

37:46

"Let's delay our US Election special. At least then we'll have some finality" said Dan our naive man on hosting duties.Alahna, Angelo and Dan caught up for a 2020 US Election wrap up where there was nothing to wrap up with recounts ongoing, baseless fraud claims continuing to light up the airwaves and an incumbent defeated president refusing to go …

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208 - Black British Arts and Culture feat. Aniefiok 'Neef' Ekpoudom 1:27:50

4y ago1:27:50

1:27:50

October may be over, but we’re still celebrating all things BLACK in this post-Black History Month episode, exploring Black Artistry.This time, the crew are joined by a very special guest and wordsmith extraordinaire, Aniefiok “Neef” Ekpoudom, prolific storyteller of British culture. Together we discuss the landscape of Black art and culture within…

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207 - Black History Month Specials - Education pt. 2 feat. The Black Curriculum 43:47

4y ago43:47

43:47

For the second part of our Black Guys in a Box Black History Month education special, Angelo interviews a number of different women(including our own Alahna) on their experiences of education in the UK as well as their contributions to bettering it.Savannah is a University of Sheffield BME committee member and former head of the institution's Afric…

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206 - Black History Month Specials - Education pt. 1 1:06:22

4y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

In the second episode of our Black History Month Special we explore the complicated subject of Black History within the Education System. The conversation warranted a two-part episode and in this Part One, Angelo leads us in a discussion of our own experiences growing up and learning while Black in British and American school systems. We start by a…

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205 - Black History Month Specials - Black Britain 1:28:27

4y ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Black History Month is here and with it the first of our four specials talking about the best of the Black Britons.We begin with an ode to chief gooner "uncle Ian" Wright, a pioneer in moving from the estate, to the football pitch and to the top of the game before moving into the top of the media and the forefront of football culture all while rema…

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204 - "It was Stomp without the bin-lids" 1:46:15

4y ago1:46:15

1:46:15

What do riots, sit-ins, boycotts, kneeling, marching and now dancing have in common? They are all unacceptable ways to show displeasure at inequality, discrimination against and at worst elimination of the black existence. The Black Guys and Gals in a Box return to talk about reaction to Diversity’s BLM referencing performance on Britain’s Got Tale…

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