The NuBlack Podcast

60. Cheating and Relationships on Social Media

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645789/fan_mail/new] Whats up family, on this episode we discuss the recent cheating story between Klay Thompson and Meg The Stallion. The prevalence of social media has placed the evolution and the devolution of celebrity relationships (and regular relationships) on stage for the followers and the world to see. We talk about how that spotlight affects relationships, what cheating looks like in the modern era, why do people cheat, how to overcome cheating or is it just best to leave. We give our perspective on it all.  Follow the Pod: @thenublackpod Follow Taaj: @Taajudeen.yakub Follow Herb: @herbwakefield_

59. The US Moves to Minimize the History of Slavery...Again

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645789/fan_mail/new] What's up family! In this episode, we catch up on life and the hardships of our bodies getting older. Our main conversation focuses on the recent UN Resolution to condemn the horrible institution of slavery. The US and 2 other nations voted against this resolution. We tackle why it is so hard to confront our past, what reparations could look like, and how our actions affect the perception of the US on the world stage. We also discuss how to talk to people we disagree with and get them to see our humanity.  Follow the Pod: @thenublackpod Follow Taaj: @Taajudeen.yakub Follow Herb: @herbwakefield_

58. The Evolution of Philosophy and Faith with Joshua Walmer

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645789/fan_mail/new] What's up Family! In this episode, we are excited to invite Joshua (Josh) Walmer for a conversation. We met Josh at Kenyon as he was our teammate and a great friend on the football team. Originally from Allentown, PA, Josh grew up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We dive into Josh's upbringing in the church and how the decision to attend Kenyon changed his perspective on the faith. Now living near Colorado Springs, we also discuss what life after Kenyon has been like, including his journey to hike the Appalachian Trail.  Follow the Pod: @thenublackpod Follow Taaj: @Taajudeen.yakub Follow Herb: @herbwakefield_

57. The Power of Presence, Patience and Faith

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645789/fan_mail/new] What's up family! In this episode, Taaj and Herb discuss the topic of when to leave a situation. Does deciding to leave diminish the institutions integrity or give it more power. America is a country of many difficulties but we argue that it is still worth fighting for. If not for the betterment for our future then to honor those who fought for us in the past. We discuss how a faith based framing can place people on the right side of history and how those lessons are missing today.  Follow the Pod: @thenublackpod Follow Taaj: @Taajudeen.yakub Follow Herb: @herbwakefield_

56. Creativity and Soulful expression with Quentin Banks aka Soulja Quentin

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1645789/fan_mail/new] On this episode, we welcome Quentin Banks an MC and artist who goes by the name Soulja Quentin. We discuss how a simple compliment inspired his initial pursuit of music and artistry, where he gets his musical influences from, and how neo-expressionist art influences how he sees rap music. The convo develops into perspectives on the current state of rap, the impact of black art, and the concept of the talented tenth. Quentin has a new project out now, entitled Metallic Black, linked below.  Metallic Black: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52A54qntQzttrEhAKaKLgc Follow the Pod: @thenublackpod Follow Taaj: @Taajudeen.yakub Follow Herb: @herbwakefield_