Welcome to the Black Menaces Podcast! Join hosts Nate Byrd and Rachel Weaver as they discuss life, social issues, and general Menace Activity! Offering a perfect mix of wit, personality, and serious discussion of relevant issues, Nate and Rachel are guaranteed to leave you smiling and well-informed. For anyone looking to join the Menace Movement, this is your Podcast! Email your questions and Menace Moments to blackmenacespodcast@gmail.com BMP Theme Music by: Ethan Gifford
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BMP 75: What To Do When Your Identity Shifts - Ellie Coates
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Ellie Coates is the Chief Marketing Officer of Brand One Media in Salt Lake City. She has managed over $250 million USD in marketing projects and has worked with brands like Fabletics, Russell Brunson, Kris Krohn, PB Fit, and Potbelly Foods. In this episode, Ellie shares her experiences as a mother, businesswoman, and a woman of color in the profes…
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BMP 74: Going From a BYU Student to a Drag Queen
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In this episode Nate & Rachel interview Meredith, also known as Ms. Meredith (stage name). They discuss Merdieth's jounrey of growing up LDS in Provo, Utah to eventually identiying as gay, and recently coming out as a trans woman. Meredith shares the diffuclties of understanding her sexuality & gender idenity, and how being introduced to drag helpe…
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BMP 72: An App to Help Learn about Politicians - Interview with Cedric Adja
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In this interview, Rachel and Nate interviewed Cedric Adja. They discussed his experience immigrating to the United States from Ivory Coast to Washington DC, how he ended up in Utah, and his journey to becoming more politically aware. This has led to him being a co-founder of a new app that helps everyday citizens learn about their local politician…
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BMP 71: The Original Black Menace...and Company
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In this episode, Nate interviews Melodie Jackson, Johnisha Williams, and Andra Johnson about their BYU experiences and the activism they were a part of during their time there. When these four get together they are not liable for anything you might hear! Enjoy this unfiltered, and possibly unhinged episode!…
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BMP 70: Mental Health in the Black and Brown Community
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In this interview Rachel and Nate interview Greg Noel, who is a first-generation Haitian-American Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT). Greg enjoys the privilege of working with a diverse population of clients who identify as being Black, Indigenous, Latine, Pacific-Islander, Asian, White, gender-queer, heterosexual, neurotypica…
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BMP 69: State of the Utah - Interview with Sandra Hollins
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview State Representative Sandra Hollins about her work representing District 21 in the state House of Representatives. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Representative Hollins was elected in 2014 and has served as a representative since then. Her background in social work has aided her in her work as an …
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel discuss current events surrounding politics and DEI in Utah and answer questions that YOU, our loyal audience asked us! We'll post future chances to ask questions on our IG stories!
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BMP 67: `Epoca and Acting in Utah - Interview w/ Bryson Alejandro
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IN this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Bryson Alejandro, Colombian-American and Utah native. Bryson is a Latinx film producer and actor. He strives to elevate diverse voices in art and film, believing that there should not only be more stories told about people of color, but there should be more stories with people of color, regardless of cultu…
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BMP 66: Living in Two Worlds - Interview w/ Kaleb Ford
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Happy New Year! The Black Menace Podcast is back for 2024 and we're kicking this year off with an interview with Kaleb Ford (she/they). In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Kaleb about their experience growing up with pro-Black foster parents living with a White family and attending a predominantly White private school in their high school ye…
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BMP 65: The Strength Is In You - Max Coca
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In this episode, Nate and Sebastian interview Max Coca, a son of Mexican immigrants and a native of Provo, UT. Max shares the amazing journey of how he has fought to claim his Mexican identity and his sense of self and self worth while growing up in a predominantly white community. You will most certainly be inspired by this episode, because we wer…
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BMP 64: A Black Man of Trans Experience
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In this episode, Nate interviews Asher Head. Asher is an entrepreneur, artist, craftsman, son, brother, actor, and singer, and he is also a Black Trans Man. Join us for Asher's amazing story of identity, acceptance, and self-actualization in this instant classic of an episode! You can follow Asher on IG: @coolkid_23…
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BMP 63: The Many Lives of Jillian Sowell
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In this episode, Nate and Sebastian interview Jillian Sowell. Jillian seems to have lived many lives rolled into one as she discusses her identity as a Black Queer Woman, mother, daughter, Doula/Midwife, bodybuilder, and founder or a Women's Rugby League. Join us on this incredible journey!
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BMP 62: Black Women, Advocacy, and Childbirth - Interview w/ Cheryl Etiang
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In this episode, Nate and Sebastian interview Cheryl Etiang! As a Doula, Midwife, and Mother, Cheryl speaks on her experiences working in the medical field abroad and in the United States and about the importance of having an advocate during the journey of pregnancy and childbirth. Follow Cheryl on IG: @heyy.cheryl and Tiktok: @heyy..cheryl Find he…
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Alexis Munoa Dyer, a $unga`al (woman) of the Atáaxum Payómkawichum Pechangayam, or Western People. She is a former BYU student, but more importantly, she is an artist, mother, and a teacher. Join us as Alexis shares her incredible experience navigating the world and BYU as an Indigenous woman. You can foll…
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BMP 60: The Nuances of Biracial Identity - Interview w/ Dr. Jenn
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In this episode, Kennethia and Nate interview Dr. Jennifer Noble.Dr. Jennifer Noble (Dr. Jenn) is a licensed psychologist, lover of adolescents and coach for parents of mixed race children. She is the creator of The Mixed Life Academy, an online coaching community for parents of mixed race kids helping them raise confident, resilient children. She …
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BONUS EPISODE: Michelda George's Unity Block Party
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In this episode Nate and Sebastian interview Michelda George on a variety of topics, including Hatian American Identity, Racism and sexism in corporate America,Racial Identity, Faith, Diversity in Utah and Her upcoming Unity Block Party, featuring Iniko! You can purchase tickets for the event at VersatileImage.org and use the code BLACKMENACES for …
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BMP 59: How to Live With Purpose - James Jackson lll
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview James Jackson lll. James Jackson is a Utah native, father, author, and founder of the Utah Black Chamber. James discusses his upbringing in Utah, how he created the Black Chamber, and his work as a leader and advocate in the state of Utah. James has written three books, with his latest book, "Living With P…
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BMP 58: Colorism, Dating, and African Culture
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Adhieu Arok. A native of South Sudan, Adhieu immigrated to Utah as a child from a refugee camp in Kenya. She spent much of her childhood adjusting to the cultural differences she encountered in her new home. She earned a Bachelor's in Public Health at BYU and a Master's of Public Health at Boise State Univ…
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BMP 57: Excellence In Every Bite - Chef Tasha
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In this interview Kylee and Nate interview Chef Tasha, who shares about her journey becoming a chef. Along with what inspired her, how race & gender have impacted her experiences, and her hope of teaching the younger generation to cook more.
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BMP 56: Miss Bikini USA On Mental Health, Racism, and Adoption
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Marisa Cannon, winner of the Miss Bikini USA pageant and the first Black Miss Bikini Utah! Marisa shares her story about growing up as a transracial adoptee in Arizona and Utah, as well as her challenges with mental health and her experiences as a Black woman.…
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BMP 55: Learning about 2 Spirits
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In this episode Nate and Rachel interviewed Terrell Benally (he/him/they/them). In this interview Terrell shares about his experience living on a reservation, becoming ti identity as 2 spirit, what does it mean to be 2 spirit and his journey to starting his own makeup brand 2SPIRIT BEAUTY. You can purchase from 2SPIRIT BEAUTY here: https://2spiritb…
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BMP 54: The Criminal System is A Crime
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In this episode, Rachel and Nate interview Sean Wilson. Sean is the Organizing Director at Dream.Org. His 17 years of lived experience and direct involvement with the criminal legal system, allow him to share insight into a system he believes to be broken and in need of reform. Before joining the Dream Corps JUSTICE team, Sean was the ACLU of Wisco…
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BMP 53: Diverse Film Makers Are on The Rise
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In this episode Nate and Rachel interview Luis Fernando Puente, @luisfernando.Puente. They discuss his experiences growing up in an immigrant household, Luis's path to creating films, and the future of cinema with more diverse stories on the big screen. Luis biography: Luis was born in Monterrey, Mexico and emigrated to the US during his childhood,…
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BMP 52: The Truth About Immigrantion
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Gil and Maleny, discussing their experiences being immigrants in the United States, what it was like attending PWIs, and the beautiful parts of being multilingual. Gil was born in Mexico but grew up in Utah. He graduated with honors from his high school and was a member of Latinos In Action for over 5 year…
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BMP 51: Schooled By a Black Educator
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview the amazing Sheryl Ellsworth about her experiences as an Educator, an Administrator, and a Black LDS Woman. Sheryl Ellsworth is an at-home mother and resides with her family in a suburb of Atlanta.She worked previously as the project manager for the Utah Youth Leadership Pipeline, an initiative to increase…
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In this episode, Rachel and Nate interviewed Isaiah Huges, a second-year medical student, about his journey to wanting to be an orthopedic surgeon. They discuss the barriers Isaiah has overcome and the advocates in his life that have assisted him to where he's at. They also discuss how medical racism has impacted the Black community and how Isaahi …
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BMP 49: Blackness Is Not An Oreo
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In this episode, Sebastian Stewart-Johnson fills in for Rachel and he and Nate interview Los Angeles-based Josh Wallace about his experience growing up as a transracial adoptee. Nate, Sebastian, and Josh discuss issues surrounding racism from family members, self-identity, and the myth of monlithic blackness.…
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BMP 48: Black Faculty Othered At BYU - Interview w/ Kimberly Teitter
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Rachel and Nate interview Kimberly Applewhite-Teitter on her experience working as a Black therapist at BYU and in Utah. She shares what led to her wanting to be a therapist and serve communities that are typically forgotten. She shares in detail about her introduction to BYU as faculty, never having attended the school. And how she experienced fee…
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BMP 47: Sister Missionaries to Lovers
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In this episode, Rachel and Nate interviewed Sabrina and Carmina on their journey from meeting on their missions to now being engaged. They both share their experience coming to terms with their sexuality and how it's impacted their relationships with themselves, their families, and the church. They share how they fell in love and what their experi…
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BMP 46: Happy 1 Year to the Podcast!
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It's officially been 1 whole year of The Black Menace Podcast! In celebration of the one-year anniversary, all 5 of the Black Menaces chatted this episode. The recent graduates gave updates on their post-grad plans. All the Menaces reflected on the ways they've changed, grown, and developed since starting our TikTok in February of last year.…
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BMP 45: A School Full of Michael Scotts - Interview with Stacey Harkey
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel sit down with the Stacey Harkey, the intersectional icon himself to discuss his experience as a queer black man in Utah and the work he is doing to make Utah a better place for all!
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BMP 44: Activism and Ashy Ankles - Interview w/ Terri tha Revolutionary
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We're back! In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Terri Hughes about her experience moving to Utah as a teen, and the development of her passion for activism.
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BMP 43: Hot Girls Don't Listen To Influencers
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Nate and Rachel interviewed Alexia, also known as Hotweirdg0rl on TikTok. They discussed what fueled her passion for content creation, advocacy, and her experience at PWIs. Alexia also shared about her experiences at law school and how it helps her with her content creation. Listen in to hear about her thoughts on where social media and TikTok are …
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BMP 42: Black Entrepreneurship - Interview with Brandon Day
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel sit down with Brandon Day, CEO of Brand One Media. Brand One Media is the only black-owned ad agency in Utah.
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BMP 41: The intersections of converting from being a Baptist to the LDS church but leaving, sexuality, AND being Black
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview an old friend, Andra Johnson. They ask him about his experience joining the church, especially coming from such a different religious and cultural experience in an all-Black Baptist church. Andra shares how coming to BYU and being in Utah shifted his experience with church & racism. While also discussing h…
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Without even realizing it, Nate and Rachel interviewed their siblings in consecutive weeks! In this episode, we bring Alexandria Byrd onto the show to talk about her recent experiences on the BYU Civil Rights Seminar, one of the best classes the university has to offer.
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BMP 39: BYU didn't let Black Students Participate in their own Black History Month Performance....
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Nate and Rachel sat down with Ronald Weaver, who shared about his recent experience with the MSS office on BYU campus. Ron shares how he was purposely excluded in the 2023 Perspeice performance, the Black History Month celebration on campus. Ronald shares how the experience made him feel targeted and how this negative experience has turned him off …
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BMP 38: Racism In Your Backyard - Interview with Chandra & Jordan Smith
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Chandra and Jordan Smith. Chandra and Jordan are parents of six children, three of whom are transracially adopted. They share some of the traumatic racial experiences their family has been subject to during their time in Utah.
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BMP 37: Inclusion Work With Kids and Utahns is Different! Interview w/ Lets Talk Sis
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel Interview Alexis Bradley and Chante Stutznegger, a sister duo who started an Instagram account called Let's Talk Sis where they began educating on racism within the Utah community. They started by teaching families online to then speaking at events in person, and are now co-owners of a DEI consulting firm, Sinclair …
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BMP 36: Selfless Service - Interview w/ Meligha Garfield
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Nate and Rachel interview Meligha Garfield, Director of the Black Cultural Center at the University of Utah. Meligha is a pillar in the Salt Lake City community as he strives to build black community and create space for success.
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BMP 35: Chicago South Side Sociologist
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In this episode Nate and Rachel interview Dr. Derrick Brooms who teaches sociology and African-American studies at The University of Tennessee. They discuss his life on the south side of Chicago and what lead him to want to be a professor. They also discussed his research on Black men and boys in higher education.…
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BMP 34: Ya Mama Took American Heritage...and Probably Her Mama Too? Interview With Dr. Jacob Rugh
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview the Powerhouse Professor himself, Dr. Jacob Rugh. He's been mentioned several times before because of the research and activism that he is a part of at BYU, so we had to bring him on to hear for yourselves!
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interviewed Dwanye Madry about his book series. They discuss his creative process, the following stages of the graphic novel he's making, and what the future is for other Black creators.
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BMP 32: Blackness, Feminism, & Judaism - Elizabeth Pryor
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Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, Ph.D, is an associate professor of history at Smith College and the author of an award winning article, “The Etymology of [N-Word]: Resistance, Language and the Politics of Freedom in the Antebellum North” and 2016’s monograph Colored Travelers: Mobility and the Fight for Citizenship before the Civil War. is an award-winni…
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WARNING: A racial slur is said once during this episode. In this episode, Nate and Rachel interviewed Will Sintyl about the difficult situation he's been living in the past few months in Provo. Will shares the ways this time has been challenging and the fall from the situation, including a meeting with the head of the Honor Code Office at BYU. Tune…
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BMP 30: The B in BYU is Not for Biracial
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Antonia and Joshua about their experiences as biracial people, both as students and members of the LDS church. Joshua Beacham is an events professional with experience working for nonprofits and professional sports teams. Though he currently lives in NYC, he grew up in Tomball, Texas. Joshua comes from a b…
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Nate and Rachel discuss how colorism plays a role in the experiences Meghan Markle shared in her recent Netflix documentary. This leads to a discussion of how mixed-race people identify and their experiences with colorism.
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BMP 28: Intersectionality & Black Menace Chapters
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview Tanner J. Edwards. Tj Edwards is a Public Policy Major at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently the National Director of Menace Chapters, and has been serving as this position since October 2021, and founded the UNC Black Menace Chapter in July 2021. He's 20 years old from Apex, …
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BMP 27: White Leaders Got Rachel's Hair Wet.....
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In this episode, Nate and Rachel discuss microaggressions and how to confront them. With the holiday season upon us, this means a lot more family time. This also means more opportunities for that older uncle or auntie to say something that might be offensive or make you uncomfortable. Rachel and Nate share stories and ways to successful handle thes…
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BMP 26: The Black MENaces Shoot The Sh-t As It Falls Off The Fan
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Sebastian Stewart-Johnson fills in for Rachel this week, and he and Nate discuss American society, politics, and what it actually means to "defund the police".
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