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 an act of resistance.
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If It Isn't Love
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...
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Everyone Is An Expert
Anti-intellectualism is not a new problem. We've seen this weapon effectively wielded throughout American History. Today, in the era of mass misinformation and content monetization, everyone has become enabled to act as an expert on everything. We've seen entire platforms built on unfounded opini...
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Wrist to Rest Ratio
My uncle Reggie randomly stopped by to talk about BBQ. In his mind, it relates to everything. I'm honestly not sure how my uncle got this off, but we pre-paid for the studio time.
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