This was heavy on my heart.  I can't help but think that at the minimum, the U.S. has played some part in emboldening Vladimir Putin in his criminality.

This Effin Ukraine Situation… Jesus | Ep. 76

Many of us have chosen life paths that seem to accompany a figurative wardrobe (blue-collar man, corporate woman, bohemian, etc.).  Some of us have donned this outfit only to find that it has not served us.   Have you chosen a cookie-cutter lifestyle and accompanying outfit or have you tailored your life to suit your own needs?

Has The Gamble Paid Off? | Ep. 75

People make the mistake of identifying African American trauma and outrage to isolated incidents of racial injustice. I explain why it’s so much bigger than that.

Understanding Black Trauma and Outrage | Ep. 74

What can we do to counter the stealthy momentum suicidal thoughts build that robs our loved ones of their lives?

The Painful Silence of Suicide | Ep. 73

It's interesting how some have the luxury of playing what seems like a game of racial peekaboo.  On some days, they claim a race, and on other days, they claim an ethnicity.  Sounds convenient.

Racial Peekaboo | Ep. 72

Some of us are done with being the bigger person.  Why pray for those that aren't deserving?

I’m Not Praying For You | Ep. 71

Modern-day political figures with racist and white supremacy leanings insist on comparing themselves to African American civil rights icons.  Of course, this is BS.

Hey, Racists. You’re NOT Cut From the Same Cloth | Ep. 70

For so long, the United States has been misdiagnosed as socially "divided" vs the real underlying issue - stupidity.

Is America Divided or Just Stupid? | Ep. 69

An idiot congressman that punches innocent trees, supports coups, and calls for bloodshed wants women to raise their boys to be “monsters”.  Oh, joy.

He Wants You to Raise Your Sons to Be “Monsters” | Ep. 68

Because let's face it - We totally lack the nuance and creativity to properly educate white children about racial matters without making them feel guilty (but not really).

It’s Time to Move On… From Condoleeza Rice | Ep. 67

Jokes were told, people were angered and what followed was an organized employee walkout at Netflix.

Is Dave Chappelle, an equal opportunity offender, targeting the Alphabet community with his humor?

Dave Chappelle: Enemy of the LGBTQ Community? | Ep. 66

If millions of Americans are intent on allowing racism to continue its lawless rise, what lengths will they go through to maintain the power they seek?

What if American Racism Wins? | Ep. 65

Think the actions of the Border Patrol agents carrying whips while on horseback was just about law enforcement? Wrong.

Disgrace At the Texas Border | Ep. 64

Nothing screams lack of self-awareness more than the average Joe that thinks he can weather the emotional toll of being an elite athlete.

Criticizing the Pro Athlete’s Mentality | Ep. 63

What if I told you an obscure business strategy resembles the black sellout's motivations?

Inside the Mind of the Black Sellout | Ep. 62

There was a meme circulating on my LinkedIn feed recently comparing gender pay disparities between professional basketball standouts Lebron James and Sue Bird. Tune in as to why this BS comparison annoyed the s**t out of me.

The Worst Gender Pay Comparison | Ep. 60

Yet again, music lovers mourn the loss of another icon - NY rap artist DMX. A reflection on the artist’s career, impact, and cautionary tale.

DMX: RIP (Another Gone Too Soon) | Ep. 59

GOP leadership postures with tough rhetoric on-camera and through social media to appeal to their base. In this episode, I share examples of how their tough talk doesn’t reflect their actions and how it compares to hated frauds in the music industry - “Studio Gangsters”.

The GOP: America’s Studio Gangsters | Ep. 58

I watched HBO Max’s four-part docuseries exploring the sexual abuse scandal tied to filmmaker Woody Allen as alleged by ex-girlfriend and actress Mia Farrow. Hear my take on this dark and disturbing story.

“Allen v. Farrow”: HBO Max’s Docuseries is Disturbing and Dark | Ep. 57

SO MUCH to unpack in Nike’s lawsuit against Lil Was X’s “Satan Shoes”, his viral music video, and those of us wondering if the southern music artist really does worship Satan.

Misconnected with Imani Kaliid

Misconnected with Imani Kaliid

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