Monique shouts out the *Excellent* Naomi Osaka, celebrates Cinderella with Brandy and Whitney Houston FINALLY coming to Disney+, and explores the oppression in the bullying of Chloe Bailey.
Then, Eric Cervini Ph.D., LGBTQ+ historian and author of "The Deviant’s War", answers Monique's questions about Black Queer History.
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Mar 2021
Monique Makes Her Own Holiday
Mo makes her own holiday, Heart of Thanks, and shares a story about the time she made a stinky while performing -- 😳! Have a dilemma? Ask Mo, call 818-252-9468 or email aceofheartspod@gmail.com! Advertise on Ace Of Hearts via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in ... Show More
22m 47s
Apr 2022
The problem of diversity in 'Bridgerton'; plus, the Latinx history of punk music
Guest host Jasmine Garsd talks to Kristen Warner, an associate professor at the University of Alabama, about Bridgerton's diversity problem. They discuss color blind v. color-conscious casting, how race factors into historical narratives and why any representation isn't always go ... Show More
39m 58s
Feb 2023
How Black queer culture shaped history | Channing Gerard Joseph
Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In this tribute to for ... Show More
8m 36s
Jul 2023
Beyond Conversations: Draptomaniax Takes Action in Unshackling History
From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a ... Show More
2m 45s
Jul 2021
The Weight On Black Women In Sports; Plus, 'We Are Lady Parts'
With Sha'Carri Richardson's recent disqualification, and the controversy surrounding the banning of natural hair swimming caps, there's a lot to talk about the treatment of Black women in the Olympics and across the sports world. Guest host Ayesha Rascoe brings on ESPN producer a ... Show More
36m 39s
Jul 2020
Black Women's Erasure From Social Justice History | Liza Koshy & Michael Tubbs
Trevor highlights the erasure of Black women activists from history, Stockton, CA, mayor Michael Tubbs discusses "Stockton on My Mind," and Liza Koshy talks about "Work It."
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37m 2s
Jun 2023
Chosen Family in Queer Narratives Like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' and 'Pose' | What About Your Friends?
Erika is joined by writer and creative Tara Aquino to talk about how friends become chosen family in queer narratives like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' 'Pose,' and more.
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31m 20s
May 2021
Tamika Mallory Interview, Akon, Junior Sports, Best Sex Week and more.
Good morning and welcome to the ride! "Let's get it on, ow baby." The Chief Love Officer must get to the bottom of brutal honesty. Activist Tamika Mallory stopped by to talk about her new book 'State of Emergency' with the crew. Your favorite play cousin is happy to report that t ... Show More
1h 27m
Mar 2021
Be a Honest Sinner than Lying Hypocrit
Today on the show we had author Robert Greene call in where he speaks on critiques to culture, fear, redemption, Malcolm X and more. Also they had actress Cynthia Erivo call in and spoke on The Essence Of Aretha Franklin, Diversity In Hollywood, New Music and more. Also, Charlama ... Show More
1h 33m