Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they should go, and who the other person should be. It's in those narratives that some of us get caught and hurt for not living up to the...

One of the earliest safe spaces for Black folks was the church. Birthed from segregation gone spiritual, the Black church gave us a place to fellowship “freely.” We used the church to educate, organize, and mobilize. It was a storehouse for the needy and a house call for the shut-in. Over time we...

America has policed Black bodies and expression from slavery down to laws against Black joy. When asked to fit emotional expression within the comfort of white society, what is the value of choosing to feel more intently? In this episode of Tripp After Dark we explore the idea of choosing joy as ...

Moving on can be difficult. Especially when we feel closure is needed. It’s usually a closure that calls for acknowledgement and apologies. While both are nice to have, they aren’t guaranteed. In this episode we look at moving on without apologies and recovering without your pain being externally...

Often, American history is taught through stories of tragedy and heroism. The same could be said for the history of Africans in the United States. Our history is usually reduced to a few political heroes and their tragic endings. This style of storytelling often erases local movements and the con...

How much privacy do we give up on a daily basis? With the social media encouraging us to share out every move, are we giving away too much information? Tonight, we sit with UX Strategist & Security-Minded Technologist, Cousin Kenny. We discuss the events that led to privacy becoming optional and ...

Are comedians going too far these days? Some comedians say the audience has become too sensitive. Some of the folks in the crowd think comics are taking the easy road by punching down. Both sides may have points, but it is as black and white as social media talk makes it out to be. We sit with co...

It ain't trickin' if you got it. The problem is, not too many people have it. In a time where the cost of living is exponentially higher than the minimum wage, what does it mean to hustle and be hustled? Cousin Janese Boston swings by to talk about the golden age of the game and why things are so...

Early Grown Folk Table episodes as we worked out the kinks.

Surveys have reported the number of men with more than six close friends has halved. We are taught from childhood that competition and rugged individualism are the makings of a man. What happens when that individualism goes too far? On this episode we examine male friendships, loneliness, and how...