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Breaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E15: Breaking Down Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure Denial, COVID-19 Passports, & Drake's 3-Year-Old Show Stealing the ShowOn the Season One Finale, DJ and Courtney break down the controversy of Nikole Hannah-Jones being denied tenure at UNC and the possibility of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports. They also discuss Drake’s 3-Year-Old stealing the show at the Billboard Music Awards and Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon’s CEO.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO on July 5: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/26/tech/jeff-bezos-andy-jassy-amazon-ceo/index.html
PW special report: After conservative criticism, UNC backs down from offering acclaimed journalist tenured position: http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2021/05/19/pw-special-report-after-conservative-criticism-unc-backs-down-from-offering-acclaimed-journalist-a-tenured-position/
Billbo...2021-05-3145 min
Breaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E14 Breaking Down "The Invisible Black Woman", The Welfare Queen, Naomi Campbell's Child Birth, & RIP Paul MooneyIn the penultimate episode of season 1, DJ and Courtney break down The Invisible Black Woman and the myth of the Welfare Queen. They also discuss Naomi Campbell’s recent child birth, send condolences to Paul Mooney, and celebrate Billy Porter.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Oakland Officials Aim to Honor Paul Mooney with Hometown Tribute: https://www.tmz.com/2021/05/20/oakland-officials-plan-to-honor-paul-mooney/
Naomi Campbell welcomes her first child in surprise Instagram post: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/naomi-campbell-baby-announcement/index.html
Billy Porter reveals he’s been HIV-positive for over a decade: https://pagesix.com/2021/05/19/billy...2021-05-2442 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E13: Breaking Down "Is America Racist?", Gas Shortage, Bennifer 2.0, Pizza Vending MachineOn episode 13, DJ and Courtney break down the question that’s been on the lips of many, “Is America Racist?” They also discuss the gas shortage mayhem. Other topics include Bennifer 2.0, GMO mosquitos, and a Pizza Vending Machine.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Florida releases genetically modified mosquitoes in hopes to reduce spread of disease: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/florida-releases-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-hopes-reduce-spread-disease-2021-05-10/
Jennifer Lopez Is Reportedly "Open" to Getting Back Together With Ben Affleck: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a36420032/jennifer-lopez-open-getting-back-together-with-ben-affleck/
Woman wakes days after surgery with different accent: https://www.cnn.com/vid...2021-05-1748 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E12: Breaking Down Bill & Melinda Gates Divorcing, Coded Bias Doc, Will Smith, & Childish Gambino LawsuitIn Episode 12, DJ and Courtney breakdown the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates and review the Netflix documentary, Coded Bias. They also discuss Will Smith’s Diva pose, the Childish Gambino lawsuit, the coming cicada season and Willow Smith’s surprise performance.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Will Smith vows to get fit after ‘countless days grazing thru the pantry’: https://pagesix.com/2021/05/04/will-smith-vows-to-get-fit-after-gaining-weight-amid-pandemic/
Childish Gambino sued by rapper over This Is America copying claim: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57014582
2021 cicada map: These 15 states are most likely to see Brood X cicadas...2021-05-1045 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E11: Breaking Down Willow Smith & Polyamory, Dr. John G. Turner's Book, Young Thug & Gunna Pays It ForwardIn episode 11, DJ and Courtney discuss the Red Table Talk show on polyamory and welcome our first Guest to the show, Dr. John G. Turner. Dr. Turner discusses his book “The Pros and Cons of Online Learning in Higher Education”.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Bucking a national trend, a new queer bar is set to open in D.C.: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/bucking-national-trend-new-queer-bar-set-open-d-c-n1265526?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ot&fbclid=IwAR0_OZmivI6nw8iHpLkbxqOSaD4e5ixO4MpjeO8UA5lHEcF3ZlnjaJs-vVE
Police killings of Black Americans amount to crimes against huma...2021-05-0347 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E10: Breaking Down R.I.P. Black Rob, the Shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant, Legalizing Marijuana Increasing Black ArrestsIn episode 10, DJ and Courtney discuss the tragic shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant and Chicago’s first year with legal marijuana. We also discuss Jaleel White’s new business venture and a long desired host of Jeopardy.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
• Body Cam Footage In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Ma’Khia Bryant
• Post from LaShondra Tinsley
• Chicago: Legalization of Marijuana Increasing Black Arrests
• S1E6: Breaking Down Deepfakes & Evanston, IL Reparations
• Jaleel White is launching his own cannabis brand
• LeVar Burt...2021-04-2641 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E9: Breaking Down the Shooting of Daunte Wright, Regé-Jean Page departs Bridgerton, & Sharon Osbourne vs. Sheryl UnderwoodIn episode 9, DJ and Courtney break down the aftermath of the Daunte Wright shooting, The Talk returning without Sharon Osbourne. Additionally they get into Rege Jean Page leaving Bridgerton, Black Maternal Health Week, Bobby Brown on the Red Table Talk, and the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine trouble.
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RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
• Bobby Brown blames Nick Gordon for Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina's deaths
• White House issues its first-ever proclamation on Black maternal health
• 'Bridgerton' renewe...2021-04-1949 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E8: Breaking Down R.I.P. DMX, Bhad Bhabie on OnlyFans, Amazon & Racism in the Justice SystemIn episode eight, DJ and Courtney break down the death of DMX, Bhad Bhabie’s earnings on OnlyFans, Amazon’s Business Practices, and racism in the Justice System.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Rapper Bhad Bhabie Breaks OnlyFans Record by Earning $1 Million in Six Hours
Black Florida Man Released from Prison After 30 Years, but Prosecutors Still Want Him Locked Up
After spending 44 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, this man says his life is worth more than $750,000
Girl’s Groove
Amazon apologizes for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
10 Reason...2021-04-1247 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E7: Breaking Down Attack on Transgender Rights and Lil Nas X's Montero Music VideoIn episode seven, DJ and Courtney break down the attack on Transgender Rights and the latest Lil Nas X music Video, Montero (Call Me By Your Name).
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Two Black women will be head coaches in the same NCAA women's Final Four for the first time
Steve Harvey to host Earth, Wind and Fire; and The Isley Brothers’ Verzuz
Transgender rights in the spotlight as Arkansas and Tennessee become latest states to pass anti-trans legislation
Mama bear's struggle with cubs looks hilariously familiar - CNN Video
Lil Nas X’s Montero Musi...2021-04-0553 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E6: Breaking Down Deepfakes and Evanston, IL ReparationsIn episode six, DJ and Courtney break down the dangers of deepfakes and the Reparations in Evanston, IL. They also discuss Derrick Jaxn’s confession.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Postmaster General announces 10-year plan: https://cnn.it/3miOAqP
Inside the Pentagon's race against deepfake videos: https://cnn.it/2OekmbU
Evanston, Illinois Offers Black residents Reparations: https://bit.ly/3wlfJ11 and https://to.pbs.org/3sP2Da7
Ta-Nehisi Coates on The Case for Reparations: https://bit.ly/3cHsvPw
A mailman, two little sisters, and weeks-long games of Tic-tac-toe: https://cn...2021-03-2949 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E5: Breaking Down Kirk Franklin and Sister SouljahIn episode five, DJ and Courtney take on the Kirk and Kerrion Franklin explosion and Sister Souljah and her new book release.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
United Negro College Fund Elects First Ever African American Chair: https://bit.ly/3rEVlEw
Kirk Franklin Appears On 'Tamron Hall Show': https://bit.ly/3rL2FyD
Zoom Escaper: https://bit.ly/3sLPaQt
Sister Souljah Releases Sequel To 'Coldest Winter Ever': https://bit.ly/3sKragF
Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women: https://nyti.ms/39C8V5p
Goldman Sachs to invest $10 billion over 10...2021-03-2249 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E4: Breaking Down the Royal Aftermath and the George Floyd BillIn episode four, DJ and Courtney break down the aftermath from the Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and the George Floyd Bill. They also review Coming 2 America and shout out Stop AAPI Hate.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Kecalf Franklin’s Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLKl_jsssQ9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
How the Police Killed Breonna Taylor | Visual Investigations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDaNU7yDnsc
Prince William says royals are 'very much not a racist family' in first remarks since ex...2021-03-1551 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E3: Breaking Down Rachel Dolezal & Chadwick BozemanIn episode three, DJ and Courtney break down the latest on Rachel Dolezal and the recent Golden Globe win by the late Chadwick Boseman. They also introduce a new segment called “What’s Still Cooking?”.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Rachel Dolezal on Tamron Hall’s show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ERmy8k3aw
Martina Big moves to Kenya: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8312350/martina-big-tanning-addict-moving-africa/?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebaramp
Jessica Krug, GW Professor, Pretends to be Black: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/us/jessica-krug-gwu-race.html
Be a Bet...2021-03-0852 minBreaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E2: Breaking Down Legalizing Drugs, Who Shot Malcolm X, & Regé-Jean PageIn episode two, DJ and Courtney break down Dr. Carl Hart's view on legalization of drugs, the recent news around the assassination of Malcolm X and the debate on defunding the police. They also touch on Regé-Jean Page's appearance on SNL and the start of GirlTrek's fourth round of Black History Bootcamp.
RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
Dr. Jason Nichols' Facebook Post about Dr. Carl Hart
Insider.com Article, A Columbia professor who uses heroin says the drug helps him maintain a work-life balance and should be legal for everyone
Ayahuasca
Legalize I...2021-03-011h 11Breaking It Down with DJ & CourtneyS1E1: Breaking Down Didn't We Almost Have It All: Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina DocumentaryIn their inaugural episode, DJ and Courtney review the recent Lifetime documentary, "Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All". They also discuss the latest with Gorilla Glue Girl, Tessica Brown.
Breaking It Down with DJ & Courtney is edited and produced by designsbycourtneyh. Music produced by Courtney Hinton.
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