Is it time to Set It Off? Our Rwebel in Chief weighs in on the aftermath of Jason Van Dyke’s release.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebel/support

Ep 207: Truth Hurts

Jul 7th, 2021 16m 58s

What does it mean to grow up Black, plus-sized, Queer, and neurodiverse? It's a lot, says Khaaliq Crowder, our guest on this episode. From being made fun of for his weight to having only acquaintance-ships with White people, there are many chal

Ep 206: Speak Now

Apr 27th, 2021 11m 37s

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode describes rape culture and sexual assault, so listener disrection is advised.As a part of our 2021 Noise series, we are talking consent once more. In this episode, our Rwebel in Chief interviews her best

Ep 205: My Type

Jan 22nd, 2021 14m 1s

In the wake of Dani Leigh's latest faux pas, our Rwebel in Chief hops on the podcast with her siblings to talk about colorism in the entertainment industry and even in their family. See the text version of this story here!--- Support this p

Ep 204: Shots Fired

Jan 12th, 2021 10m 28s

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is on the hot seat yet again. This time, our Rwebel in Chief looks at the situation with Anjanette Young and the outrage it sparked. Tune in now to hear her educated hot take.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters

Ep 203: End of Daze

Aug 11th, 2020 12m 18s

Our Rwebel in Chief interviews her brother about Lori Lightfoot and some of his experiences with the Chicago Police. Also tune in for a very special surprise at the end!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebe

Ep 202: Bills, Bills, Bills

Jun 23rd, 2020 9m 59s

"Can you pay my bills?" Javanna asked to the heavens. In this follow up to our Season premiere, our certified Rwebel in Chief sounds off on money.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebel/support

Bonus

BONUS: Defund Tha Police?

Jun 12th, 2020 2m 31s

As national conversations center around defunding the police, I use a simple analogy to talk about why some feel it is time. Check out this 2 minute excerpt now!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebel/suppor

Ep 201: Slow Down

May 5th, 2020 13m 2s

After a few scary hospital runs, a certified Rwebel in Chief offers some words on slowing down.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebel/support

Trailer

Season 2 Trailer

May 3rd, 2020 47s

Jay’s Jukebox will be jumping this season, and this is just a taste. Get ready for a whole new way to podcast. Song: “Upside Down” by Luke Christoper (I do not own the rights to this music)--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rwebel-

Ep 111B: I wanted to be Romantic

Dec 1st, 2019 11m 25s

In the Season Finale, Javanna interviews millennials on the "L" we all love to hate. Listen now to different approaches to romance.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebel/support

Bonus

Ep. 111A: I wanted to be Rap Genius

Oct 15th, 2019 10m 7s

Last summer, some artists came with the heat, while other artists needed to go back to the kitchen. In today's episode, I play gatekeeper while looking at three summer projects that I stan. A lot.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters

Ep. 110: I wanted to be Rhythmic

Sep 3rd, 2019 10m 23s

I once said, "The only rhythm I have is in my poetry," and I still believe that to be true. In this episode, I walk listeners through my process of creating raps, which is my poetry set to music. Check it out now!--- Support this podcast: h

Ep. 109: I wanted to be Regal

Sep 3rd, 2019 10m

In one song, I say, "Call me Zola Reaux today - first of her name and one of one." As I produce my 3rd novel, I want to bring readers into "Afromerica" little by little. Enjoy the first official preview of "Chaos and Magic."--- Support this

Ep 108: I wanted to be Resourceful

Jul 2nd, 2019 10m 1s

I wanted to use the resources at my disposal to do some housekeeping while reflecting on the contentious plant that so many love.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rwebel/support

Ep. 107: I wanted to be Relieved

Jun 4th, 2019 10m

With my health insurance having an expiration date and my family's health concerns, I thought it would be timely to talk about health in the Black community and Black women's health. Really, I wanted to be Relieved from the stress that comes wi

Ep. 106: I wanted to be Rooted

May 7th, 2019 9m 59s

Since 2006, and some experts might say it started before that, Chicago's Black population has been on the decline. Eager to understand why, I asked over 40 Chicagoans, "Have you considered leaving?" Listen now to hear some of the responses!--

Ep. 105: I wanted to be Radical

Apr 2nd, 2019 10m

Many people like to quote Malcolm X when talking about the issues the Black woman faces in America, but this is disingenuous to a certain degree, since there are many Black women who have said the same. In this episode, host Jay. Tha Poet cente

Ep. 104: I wanted to be Receptive (Pt. 2)

Mar 6th, 2019 14m 6s

Take a trip inside Dr. Beatrice Akala's African home. After returning from South Africa, I wanted to snapshot my trip, so I use a moment from the last day of my trip to talk about gender (in)equity in South Africa and some other highlights from

Ep. 103: I wanted to be Receptive

Feb 5th, 2019 10m 6s

This is part of a two part episode series about my South Africa trip. Before I took my 8,000 mile journey, I wanted to be ready to learn, laugh, live, and love. I wanted to be receptive, and I set the tone in this episode.--- Support this

Ep. 102: I wanted to be Reflective

Jan 2nd, 2019 10m 39s

In this second episode of Rwebel Radio, I highlight interviews I had with past and current members of Northwestern University’s National Pan Hellenic Council just ahead of several founders day’s for the council. In these conversations, I reflec

Ep. 101: I wanted to be Revolutionary

Dec 18th, 2018 10m

In this episode, I look at difference as it pertains to the extent of one's activism. I spoke with Pierce Cruz, who debuted six pieces at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, Ill. We discussed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., modern Black activism