The conversation continues when the topic turns to celebrity life coach and dating expert Kevin Samuels and his concept of "high value men and women". #kevinsamuels #thinktank309 #blacklove #blackdating #atlanta #chicago #dallasCheck out more

Episode 11 - Black (Grown Folks) Dating

Sep 12th, 2021 1h 28m

Kevin Smith sits down with 5 attractive Black professionals about the dating pool in 2021. What does each gender look for? What are red flags? Interracial dating? Does the "Good morning, Beautiful!" text work? At what point is it OK to bring up

THINK TANK 309 - NO FILTER EP. 1 - Black Homophobia in Hip-Hop And Other Stuff

Sep 12th, 2021 59m 21s

Kevin Smith sits down with LGB DJ DJ TRUB of Columbus, Ohio and Demetrius Jordan about Black Homophobia in Hip-Hop, the state of hip-hop in general, music snobbery, and even Chicago Bears Rookie QB Justin Fields. Dope smart people having a dope

Episode 10 - Can Members of the Opposite Sex Be Platonic Friends?

May 23rd, 2021 1h 20m

"Yes, men and women can be platonic friends. Every friendship with the opposite sex doesn't have to result in sexual feelings.""No, all the (men/women) I am "friends" with are attractive and if they gave me the opportunity, I would take i

Episode 9 (EXTRA) - Election 2020

Nov 12th, 2020 1h 36m

It's over. We assemble like Voltron to discuss Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' history win in the 2020 Presidential Election. We discuss exit polls as it relates to race and gender, as well as 45's legal challenges to the vote. Welcome to the T

Episode 8 - Black Voters in American Politics

Nov 2nd, 2020 1h 40m

In this episode, we explore the role of Black voters in American politics. Is the Democratic Party our ally or taking us for granted? Is the GOP our way "off the plantation" or our enemy? Was Ice Cube's CWBA realistic? Welcome to the Think Tank

Episode 7 - Mansplaining

Oct 7th, 2020 1h 16m

Think Tank 309 returns after a brief hiatus to discuss the concept of "mansplaining". We discuss what it is exactly, how it affects women in our society, as well as how men can stop being so mansplainy.Welcome to the Think Tank.

Episode 5 - Entanglements

Aug 25th, 2020 1h 21m

The conversation starts with defining what an entanglement is and is followed by exploring how does a person end up in one. Definitely our most personal and interesting discussions. Welcome to the Think Tank.

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Episode 6 - Sen. Kamala Harris as Dem. Nominee for VP

Aug 25th, 2020 1h 6m

History was made when Former Vice President Joe Biden selected Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 Presidential Election. In this episode, the Think Tankers discuss how they feel about Harris, what she brings to the Biden plat

Episode 4 - Having Discussions About Racism With Other Races

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 36m

You hear people saying the first step in combating racism is having meaningful dialogues about race, but how? What's the best way to have these conversations? Is Jane Elliot's Brown/Blue Eye Experiment a viable method? Welcome to the Think Tank

Episode 3 - The "Karen Phenomenon" - Parts 1 & 2

Aug 1st, 2020 1h 19m

What is a Karen? Where did they come from and what do they mean to our community? Welcome to the Think Tank.

Episode 2 - Black Gun Ownership

Aug 1st, 2020 31m 45s

Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are four of the most recent Black and Brown unarmed individuals to lose their lives in incidents of racial prejudice and/or police brutality.But is the solution to this ongoing pr

Episode 1 - "Fight The Power 2020"

Aug 1st, 2020 42m 38s

As a hip-hop fan coming up in the 1990s, there was no group that better personified the spirit of Black power than Public Enemy, and with albums like “It Takes A Nation of Millions” and “Fear of a Black Planet”, they have cemented their legacy

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