Happy Hour: A Shot Of Conversation

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide this week’s that you need to chase your dream like a bolt of lightning, even if you have to dive at the finish line. This episode they discuss week 2 of the Rio Olympics, the Jamaican Sprinting Dynasty, and the resurfacing of Nate Parker’s rape charges. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Usain Bolt 100M Gold Shaunae Miller dives for victory Michelle Carter wins shot put gold medal Inside the Nate Parker Rape Case Nate Parker rape allegations not a conspiracy

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide this week’s topics should win the gold. This episode they discuss the Rio Olympics; the 2 year anniversary of Mike Brown’s death; Ferguson; DOJ report on racist Baltimore police force; Kouren Thomas ; and the all-female remake of Oceans 11. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Rio Olympics Mike Brown, Ferguson Baltimore police racial bias Ocean's 8

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to have a ‘Summer Splash’. This episode they discuss a viral wedding proposal; love and whether Instagram stories will make Snapchat obsolete. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Viral Wedding Proposal Instagram Stories vs. Snapchat

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian shine a bright light on this week’s trending topics. This episode they discuss WNBA’s Black Lives Matter Media Boycott; and the 2016 Democratic National Convention. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links WNBA Black Lives Matter Boycott WNBA Black Lives Matter Boycott First Lady Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Cory Booker President Barack Obama's DNC Speech

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian collude to not to troll, plagiarize or lie about any of this week’s trending topics. This episode they discuss how twitter answered the call and defended Leslie Jones from trolls with the hashtag #LoveForLeslieJ; Melania Trump’s plagiarized 2016 RNC Speech; and whether Kim K exposed Taylor Swift as a liar. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links #LoveForLeslieJ Melania plagiarizes Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Kim K exposes Taylor Swift

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and discuss this week’s trending topics over a ‘Soulstice Syrup’. This episode they discuss financial independence and banking within our communities; next steps in regards to police brutality & black lives; Sandra Bland’s lasting legacy; and the ‘Summer Soulstice’ book selection. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Sandra Bland – One Year Later Black Owned Banks Black Owned Businesses Black Friday in July Summer Soulstice Book Selection: They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian use their ‘Silver Tongue’ to speak truth into action. This episode they discuss Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of police officers; President Obama’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton; Marvel’s introduction of a new 15 year African-American female ‘Iron Man’; and Ciara and Russell Wilson get married. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Alton Sterling – the 114th Black Man Killed by Police in America in 2016 President Obama endorses Hillary Clinton Marvel’s New Iron Man Is a Black Woman Russell Wilson and Ciara get married

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian digitize the Revolution. This episode they discuss Britain’s exit from the Europe Union; the 2016 BET Awards and their tribute to Prince; Jesse Williams' BET Humanitarian Award Speech; and Knowledge of Self. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links BrExitVote BET 2016 Awards Recap Jesse Williams BET Speech Jesse Williams BET Speech

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide this week’s topics are a bit of a ‘Train Wreck’. This episode they discuss the House of Representative common sense gun control sit-in lead by Rep. John Lewis, the impact of LeBron James and the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers; Alicia Key’s #NoMakeup Movement; and our Summer Soulsitice Book Series. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links House of Rep – Sit in led by Rep. John Lewis LeBron James & 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers #NoMakeup Alicia Keys Movement

A lawyer, two hosts, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and with a broken heart talk about this week’s trending topics. This episode they discuss the Orlando Shooting; and the historical context of the Tony Awards. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links CNN Tribute to Orlando Victims Orlando Shooting – is wife an accomplice? Tony Awards 2016 Winners Tony Awards POC Sweep We the people have the power to change the world...but only if we act.  The Orlando shooting is the worst mass shooting in the history of America.  "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing." We ask that you help redirect the narrative and use your individual and collective voices to usher in change.  Please contact your senator via http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/ or text DISARM HATE to 64433.

A host and a comedian walk into a cyber bar to discuss some hot topics over an "Ultimate Knockout". During this episode they discuss the legacy of sports & civil rights icon, Muhammad Ali; the new Miss USA – Deshauna Barber; and the results from the 2016 Democratic Primaries. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Muhammad Ali Deshauna Barber – Miss USA Democratic Primaries – Hillary Wins

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide to get to the root of this week’s topics. This episode they discuss why the death of a captive gorilla has become a national news story; the social and historical significance of the History channel’s new ‘Roots’ miniseries and whether we will be watching Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian’s new E! docuseries. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Who's to blame in Gorilla's death? 'Roots' backlack Roland Martin on 'Roots' backlash 'Roots' review Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna snag their own E! show

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian decide this week’s topics are a bit of a ‘Train Wreck’. This episode they discuss Tamar Braxton’s abrupt departure from ‘The Real’; the social and legal implications of Bill Cosby standing trial for sexual assault; and Prom in the 21st century. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Tamar Braxton's 'fired' from The Real Bill Cosby Ordered To Stand Trial African Print Prom dress – inappropriate?

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian go off the wall talking about this week’s trending topics. This episode they discuss the media and social implications of the 1st Chibok girl being found after being kidnapped by Boko Haram; Zimmerman auctioning the weapon that killed Trayvon Martin; why a Cleveland, Mississippi has been ordered to desegregate their school system; and the diversity of the Fall 2016 TV Line-up. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Chibok Victim Found in Nigeria Zimmerman sells gun that killed Trayvon Martin Mississippi school ordered to desegregate Fall 2016 TV Lineup

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and realize that they have found their tribe. This episode they discuss President Obama’s Howard University commencement speech, the role of HBCUs in the 21st century; why we’re all here for Skai Jackson devouring Azelia Banks on social media and why we created Happy Hour: A Shot of Conversation. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off.

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and 'Drop the mic' on this week's topics. This episode they discuss the fashion hits and misses at the Met Gala: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology assigning a zero or a one; the positive and negative chatter regarding an Old Navy ad that featured an Interracial family; Hamilton's 16 Tony nominations; whether Broadways diversity should be a blueprint for Hollywood and President Barack Obama's last White House Correspondent's Dinner . If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Met Gala 2016 Fashion Recap Old Navy ad features Interracial Family Hamilton Makes History with 16 Tony Nominations White House Correspondent’s Dinner 2016

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar to discuss some hot topics over a glass of “Purple Lemonade”. This episode they discuss the legacy and untimely death of musical legend, Prince; Lil Kim & the topic of plastic surgery; and the debut/release of Beyoncé’s visual and audio album “Lemonade”. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. http://www.mtv.com/news/topic/prince-1958-2016/ http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/26/media/prince-album-sales-death/ http://www.essence.com/2016/04/25/lil-kims-recent-instagram-photo-causes-quite-stir http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/27/lil-kim-whiter-look-misogynoir-colourism-anti-blackness

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar to discuss some hot topics and ended up creating a “Hella Cool Concotion”. This episode they discuss whether or not TV shows and movies are rewriting history; President Obama inviting rappers to the White House to discuss criminal justice reform & “My Brother’s Keeper”; Harriet Tubman replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill; and “Hella” officially being added to the dictionary. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off.

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and take some shots of conversation on the same day that the “Black Mamba” takes his final shot in the NBA. This episode they discuss the NWA being inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame; Wendell Pierce Investing $20 Million To Help Create Jobs In Baltimore; and Kobe Bryant’s last game in the NBA. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Ice Cube, Gene Simmons feud after N.W.A. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction Kendrick Lamar Inducts N.W.A. Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ‘The Wire’ and ‘Confirmation’ Actor Invests $20 Million To Bring Jobs To Baltimore Kobe Bryant's final game: 'It hasn't really hit me yet'

A lawyer, a host, and a comedian walk into a cyber bar and break down some of the hottest topics, add some spice, shake it up, and serve you a “Calypso Chaos” straight up with no chill. This episode they discuss the Harry Belafonte biopic starring Jesse Williams; how Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian went from a rumor to putting a ring on it; why so many southern states are passing religious freedom bills; and how Kerry Washington & Amy Schumer fought back against the way their image was presented in AdWeek & Glamour Magazine. If you consider yourself a conversational mixologist, then hit play, until the bartender cuts you off. Featured Links Jesse Williams to Produce & Star in Harry Belafonte Biopic Blac Chyna Engaged Tennessee the latest red state poised to approve ‘religious freedom’ bill Kerry Washington – Edited Mag Cover Amy Schumer – Plus Sized?