black trans lives matter

As a member of the original, legendary Royal House of LaBeija, Cece (she/her) explains how her ballroom background helped her deal with a difficult health diagnosis.

This is Episode 11,  the Season 5 finale of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Cece Suazo. Cece is a life-long trans activist and artist. She was honored with the 2018 Advocate Magazine Award for her contributions to the ballroom community and performing arts. She has appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions. As the 1st trans woman of color at WOW Cafe Theater, she’s produced many works in her 12 years as a collective member. Cece is also one of the founders of TRANSLAB where she recently did a residency in partnership with The Public Theater & WP Theater. Ms. Suazo’s ballroom career began in 1988 as the youngest member in the Iconic House Of LaBeija. She earned Legendary status in 2010, and departed the house after 27 years in 2013.

Featured
Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Cece Suazo  (she/her), Storyteller

TMI Project Staff
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Raine Grayson (he/him), Organizational Administrator
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

This episode was sound designed, mixed, and mastered by Blake Pfeil (he/him) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

We encourage you to listen in community and utilize this helpful resource: 

Black Trans Stories Matter: A Listening and Discussion Guide

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

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From growing up with gender freedom to his experience in the military and child rearing, Aren (he/him) explores alternate expressions and uncovers the true man he is.

This is Episode 10 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Aren McDaniel. Aren is a U.S. Army Veteran and aspiring graphic novelist living in Lynchburg, Virginia. Aren strives to turn his experiences as a survivor of Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence, into stories of hope that will guide others to better informed life choices. As a newly-wed and a dad, when he isn’t working on creating middle-grade or YA graphic novels, he’s having nerdy adventures with his family, mixing fancy non-alcoholic drinks, or over-planning dinner. 

Featured:
Kiebpoli Calnek(they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Aren McDaniel(he/him), Storyteller

TMI Project Staff

Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

We encourage you to listen in community and utilize this helpful resource: 
Black Trans Stories Matter: A Listening and Discussion Guide

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

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From military boots to pumps, Theadora (she/her) embodies courage, commitment, and claims her space in the world during her first public walk in women's clothing.

This is Episode 9,  Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Theadora Green. Originally from Chicago, Theadora is a queer, social, progressive activist. She is currently studying at Northeastern Illinois University to receive her degree in Social Work and will attend Waubonsee Community College for an additional two years to obtain her degree in Nursing. Theadora plans to be a collaboratively-skilled professional who will empathetically advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. You can find out more about Theadora at @newdaynewme553.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek(they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Syd Williams (she/her), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPT:
How have you created your own family?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

With feelings of pride and joy for his family, Syd (he/him) takes us back to the day of his wedding.

This is Episode 8 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Syd Williams-Black. Syd is a native of Durham, North Carolina. He is a father of two boys and currently works for an LGBTQ law firm, NicholsonPham. When Syd is not at work he is helping put on Name Change Clinics with the support of his firm and local LGBTQ center and spending time with his boys. You can find out more about Syd at @mr.midwife.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek(they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Syd Williams (he/him), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPT:
How have you created your own family?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

Though Mars (they/them) comes from a legacy of performers, their genuine identity emerges after competing in a high school drag show.

This is Episode 7 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Mars Wolfe. Mars Wolfe is a genderqueer nomad. They orbit New York, Chicago, and LA, writing, performing, and project managing. Mars moonlights as the genderf*ck drag queen Ella Van o’Clock (11 o’Clock), and their one person show BILL, BILL, BILLZ premiered at Ars Nova's ANT FEST in 2022. Mars aims to amplify the voices of Trans/Gender variant people of color, adjusting the volume and turning the dial from the familiar to the unsung and unconventional. You can find out more about Mars at @mars.wolfe.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek(they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Mars Wolfe (they/them), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPT:
When have you created your own path in the shadow of family expectations or legacy?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

While chasing her goals, Sanaia (she/her) goes on her first date as a trans woman. The date does not go as planned. Content warning: This story contains graphic violence about a sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

This is Episode 6 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Sanaia Hood.  Sanaia is currently busy balancing career, family, social life, and spiritual time with God. She’s made a commitment to be more gentle with herself and patient with others. She sets time aside every day to reflect.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek(they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Sanaia Hood (she/her), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPTS:
-Think back to a time when you realized others’ perceptions of you had changed. What happened and how did it feel?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

After coming out as Trans to his father, Jahir (he/him) decides to create his own definition of masculinity.

This is Episode 5 of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter featuring Jahir Thomas. Jahir recently moved back to Georgia with the rest of his family where he has made huge strides in his relationships and confidence. Jahir hosts T-Talk W/ Jahir on YouTube. In addition to reaching an online audience, he’s thrilled to have met and formed strong bonds with many trans men in Georgia.  You can find out more about Jahir at @j_thom4s.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Jahir Thomas (they/them), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPTS:
- How has your upbringing influenced your self-image?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

The fourth episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features KT Kennedy. KT is a Black queer non-binary multidisciplinary digital media artist, educator, and youth program coordinator based in Brooklyn, NY committed to resource sharing, artistic expression, and youth leadership as tools for liberation. You can find out more about KT at @KT_Kennedy_.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
KT Kennedy (they/them), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPTS:
- When have you felt your identity validated in ways that may have surprised you?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

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Description / Introduction:  2022 will go down in history for the number of anti-trans bills introduced into state legislatures. Over 300 bills banning books, medical treatment, even access to the bathroom, have been introduced so far. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court seems poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade, allowing states to ban abortion (note: interview was recorded Spring 2022). As extremists crank up the volume on hate — trans people, especially trans women of color, are facing an onslaught of violence. Today’s guest, Imara Jones, has been featured on the cover of Time Magazine and POLITICO’s 2021 “Recast Power List.” She’s the producer of a podcast mini-series called “The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality” and the creator of “TransLash Media”, a cross-platform journalism, personal storytelling, and narrative project, which seeks to shift the culture, create empathy and save trans lives. In this episode, Laura asks her what impacts these restrictions and increased control have on all of us.

Chapters:

(0:00:00) - The Anti-Trans Hate Machine

(0:15:18) - Trans Resistance & Money

(0:21:10) - The Struggle for Trans Rights

(0:36:45) - Supporting Community Media

Chapter Summaries:

(0:00:00) - The Anti-Trans Hate Machine (15 Minutes)

 Laura Flanders discusses the anti-trans backlash seen in the US in 2021, and continues to be on the rise. Her guest is Imara Jones, founder and CEO of TransLash Media, a platform journalism project which seeks to shift the culture and save lives. Jones speaks about the 'anti-trans hate machine' which has been funded by billionaires, such as Betsy DeVoss, and organizations like the Heritage Foundation, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Focus on the Family.

(0:15:18) - Trans Resistance & Money (6 Minutes)

This conversation centers around the cultural and political aspects of the TransLash Media Project. It is mentioned that while there has been progress made in terms of trans visibility, there is also a growing anti-trans backlash. It is pointed out that the anti-trans movement is heavily funded and organized, while trans organizations are vastly underfunded. It is discussed that mutual aid and local resistance are promising elements of the hope for trans people. Finally, it is noted that helping people access gender affirming care in places where it is becoming increasingly difficult is also important'

(0:21:10) - The Struggle for Trans Rights (16 Minutes)

This conversation discussed the growing recognition of the overall threats to the trans community and the importance of brave trans youth and their families speaking up and speaking out. The discussion then shifted to the need for progressive movements to think beyond elections and focus on sustainability, as well as how to invert leadership and resources. Finally, the conversation highlighted the importance of individual stories of quiet bravery and the need to rework the way social justice movements think and organize themselves. The episode concluded with an encouragement to check out TransLash and the reminder that 'bodies are the first side of liberation.'

Episode Keywords:  TransLash Media, Anti-Trans Backlash, Mutual Aid, Local Resistance, Gender Affirming Care, Trans Visibility, Trans Rights, Social Justice Movements, Progressive Movements, Sustainability, Inverting Leadership, Quiet Bravery, Patreon Partners, Commercial Media, Betsy DeVos, Heritage Foundation, Alliance Defending Freedom, Focus on the Family

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The third episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features Julian Harris. Julian is a Black trans man from the mid-Atlantic region, a social worker, and a lover of the written work, music, and travel. You can find out more about Julian at @The_black_trans_therapist.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Julian Harris (he/him), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPTS:
- When have you listened to your gut even though it went against everything you were taught?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

The second episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features Eddie Maisonet. Eddie is a storyteller, teaching artist, and performer based in NYC, born and raised in Boston, MA. He is a queer, trans, disabled, black boricua: identities that create rich material from which to craft stories based on experience. Eddie is also a dog enthusiast, enjoying everything from looking at canines to one day training them professionally. You can find him on Instagram @EddieMStoryteller or EddieMaisonet.net.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
Eddie Maisonet (he/him), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPTS
- When have you taken your healing into your own hands?

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

The first episode of Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter features K.C. Nyabinyere Jallah. K.C. is originally from the Twin Cities area in Minnesota and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. They serve as a Resource Specialist Teacher and vehemently advocates for the total liberation and sovereignty of disenfranchised people at all intersections. You can find out more about K.C. at @callmekayseee.

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns (they/them) and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. TMI Project’s Black Trans Stories Matter program was created by Cece Suazo (she/her).

Our next live performance of Black Trans Stories Matter will be in June, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to find out about the details and reserve your seat!

If you believe Storytelling is Social Justice and want to support TMI Project’s creation and amplification of true stories you can make a contribution HERE.

EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Kiebpoli Calnek (they/them), Host, Writer, Editor
Erik Harris (he/him), Host, Writer, Editor
K.C. Nyabinyere Jallah (they/them), Storyteller

WRITING PROMPT:
Write a true story about... someone who has seen and supported the “real you” before you even did?

LINKS/RESOURCES:
Black Trans Feminism, by Marquis Bey
Radio Kingston

TMI PROJECT STAFF:
Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator

This is the prologue to Season 5 of The TMI Project Podcast: Black Trans Stories Matter. 

Each episode in this 11-part season will feature a personal narrative from a TMI Project storyteller focused on the “too much information” parts of their story that are usually left out due to shame, embarrassment, fear, or cultural expectation.

Storytellers featured include:

Cece Suazo, Theodora Green, Julian Harris, Sanaia Hood, K.C. Nyabinyere Jallah, KT Kennedy, Eddie Maisonet, Aren Somers, Jahir Thomas, Syd Williams, Mario (Mars) Wolfe

This episode was mixed/mastered by Stevie Manns and produced in partnership with Radio Kingston.

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Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or not, celebrating Pride Month has quickly become a global phenomenon. It’s no different here with our STR8UP crew!

Tune as we celebrate all things Pride! We welcome new friends to talk about everything from coming out as gay, to what it's like being trans in 2021. If you think last year’s episode was amazing, we can assure you this one takes the cake!

LOVE IS LOVE

In our first ever Threesome bonus episode, our very own Latifah Alattas and Steve Wiens sit down with Dr. Jaime Beuerlein to hear her story and perspective on sexuality and spirituality living as a post-evangelical trans woman.

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“In creating a home, I'm creating sustainability. And I'm creating excellence within the people that I'll be housing.”- Ceyenne Doroshow

Ceyenne Doroshow is an author, activist, and the founder and executive director of G.L.I.T.S., an organization dedicated to creating sustainable housing and healthcare for Black transgender people. 

Ceyenne has become “the parent that she desperately wanted as a child” for people around the world. At an early age, Ceyenne identified as transgender and faced a world lacking even the language to understand the experience of a trans person. 

In June 2020, Ceyenne co-organized the historic Liberation March, a Black Trans Lives Matter silent march in Brooklyn, NY. At the march, Ceyenne announced to a crowd of more than 15,000 people that G.L.I.T.S. had raised more than $1 million to secure stable housing for Black trans-New Yorkers. 

Through providing both education and housing, Ceyenne is empowering the next generation of Black transgender leaders. We talk with her about the structure and language she has given to the G.L.I.T.S. community at large to create more leaders.

Highlights, inspiration, & key learnings:

• Origin story. “Sex work, that was my platform. That's how I grew up. That's how I learned a lot about organization. But community is who I am.”
• First member. Alia Adams called Ceyenne from Uganda.
• Creating structure and vetting leaders. The application process and contract G.L.I.T.S. members enter into.
• Creating leaders. Creating a path for leaders to emerge in the G.L.I.T.S. house.

👋🏻Say hi to Ceyenne and learn more about G.L.I.T.S.

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"How do you know if you're trans?" "What would our spirits be if we didn't have oppressive voices telling us what to be?" "What is the energy that connects all Queer people?" "Why do we need to say 'black lives matter' and 'black trans lives matter?'"

On this episode, I interview Sunshine Bella (she/her), published author, hair and fashion stylist, empowerment speaker, and the first trans woman and trans woman of color to be on the board of the Alliance For Full Acceptance. On of the first things I was curious about in interviewing Sunshine was all of the incredible accomplishments on her resume. She states how it stemmed from a mentor she had who empowered her to use her voice and taught her that our lives are not about us and the things we experience only. This especially rung true as a Queer and Trans individual who wanted to work to change people's perception of Trans identity and help inspire others to live out and proud. Sunshine reveals her journey of eventually coming out as trans; how it was through a spiritual encounter that she began that journey after many years of trying to define who she was. Also, in considering Black Lives Matter, we discuss the importance of saying Black Trans Lives Matter at protests, on social media, because of the history of black trans people being excluded from both the Black community and the Queer community but still being expected to fight for the cause.

Things also discussed:

• Using your platform to increase visibility for and acceptance of Queer people
• The importance of educating yourself on the experiences of others to be a better ally and Queer person
• The beautiful spiritual energy that connects all Queer people
• Advice Sunshine has for anyone who is trans contemplating whether they want to socially transition or medically transition
• Words Sunshine has for people who do not understand someone who is trans

Follow Sunshine:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbg_global/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SBGLOBALCBD

For The Gworls:
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/forthegworls/
Rent and Gender Affirming Surgery Fund: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/for-the-gworls-rent-and-gender-affirming-surgery-fund/
Medical Fund: https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/for-the-gworls-ftg/

Resources for Further Learning:
Disclosure documentary trailer (available on Netflix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysbX6JUlaEc
3 Season of Life: Discovery, Believe, Faith: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1717586260/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_vMKPEbXCV0VSQ

Show Produced by Nick Eibler

Edited by Addison McKissack

Theme Song written by Matt Gregory, Colin Egan, and Mike Hubbard 
Produced by Colin Egan and Mike Hubbard

Logo Design by David Pavón

**[CHARGE] #JonathanMattingly, #MylesCosgrove, & #BrettHankison.
The murderers of #BreonnaTaylor. And #DanielJayCameron. 

Happy Saturday. 
The Ancestors are at work with a special dose of COVID-19 headed 45 and his henchman's way. 
And we're here for itttttt . . ! 

While that unfolds, sit back and enjoy a brand new episode of Pause N' Play. 
We get into the magic of a remake or the timeless consistency of divine creation with the original. 

So... You choosin' the original or the remake? 

Enjoy!

We love us . . !

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Jus/Brodi: @afrodigena
Chara: @chageethegem

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**Arrest #JonathanMattingly, #MylesCosgrove, & #BrettHankison.
The murderers of #BreonnaTaylor. We're typing this on every post until it happens!**

It's been some time.
After one of our co-hosts of @_pausenplay suffered the loss of a family member, we decided to take a breather. But now we're back.
And today's episode - we wanna know who your faves are when it comes to music!

So who you got for the 70s?
What about the 80s?
Aite, and the 90s?
But what about the [20]10s?
 
As you reminisce and groove with us, we'll also drop some facts on the music industry and

Enjoy!

We love us . . !

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Jus/Brodi: @afrodigena
Chara: @chageethegem

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New Jack Swing: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6258728/jimmy-jam-janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-1814

Correction: Boyz II Men was first to receive "Best R&B Album of the Year" in 1994, the 37th Annual Grammy Awards, with TLC to receive it the following year. https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/winners-nominees/206

**Arrest #JonathanMattingly, #MylesCosgrove, & #BrettHankison.
The murderers of #BreonnaTaylor. We're typing this on every post until it happens!**

After a week hiatus, we're back with [Side B] of Episode 5.0
Enjoy!
 
It's open mic night, fam..!
And the topic is about your escape.
Plan it out.
Where would you go?
And what's the score to your every move as you say good-bye to wherever's home now, in search of something new.

In this open mic edition, things are a bit more free-flowing.
Tell us how we did.
And where you would be if the world were COVID-FREE and loved melanin more than it likes our culture and creations.

Enjoy!

We love us . . !

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