On this week’s episode... Current Events: Has anybody heard from Nicki? There are 3 sides to every #HurtBae #Bootbae… nuff said We on the hunt for Baerack Obama Love trumps hate Since when did grass become such a big deal This Week in Race News: Not in Courtroom 502 Google affirms #BlackLivesMatter in the most subtle way “Got Out” scores perfect score Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip: cut vertical blind noise Song: Jay-Z- Song Cry (youtu.be/w5srnNrICJo) The Breakdown: -A year in review -What...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: All parties involved with #Hurtbae need to be added to the top of the prayer list Give Chance the Rapper the praise he deserves Somebody tell Carlos not to come for the Queen BET we were all rooting for you! Call me Kellyanne, the circle-talker This Week in Race News: Dear White People is coming to Netflix screen near you Rachel Lindsay, you the real Bachelor MVP Pray for Chicago Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip: DIY face toner Song: Usher - Chains...

On this week’s episode... Alex and Geneva sit down with Morgan Davis-- fashion designer, graphic designer and creative entrepreneur about her latest project, Distinctly Creative. Morgan spoke about what motivated her to get into the creative industry and how she sought to fill a void in the market by combining her business knowledge with her creative prowess. She talked about her Black History Month event series titled “Black Renaissance” and what impact the movement will make on the...

On this week’s episode... Geneva is joined by DJ aka @thegreatslashby to give a rundown of current events and race news. Current Events: The people have spoken, and they want to be Bad and Bougie on Superbowl Sunday Name another athletic duo better than Venus and Serena… I’ll wait BET came correct for the New Edition biopic Michael Che puts his money where is mouth is Chrisette Michele is a trainwreck Tina of Mary Mary is no longer invited to the cookout This Week in Race News: Oscars so...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Could this Black-ish spinoff be the 21st century Different World? What a time to be gay in hip hop This Week in Race News: RIP Chrisette Michelle, you surely won’t be missed Floyd Mayweather tired to duck the cameras but stuck out like a black eye at Inauguration Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip: quick turmeric recipes later in the episode Song: Kendrick Lamar- Alright The Breakdown: -Our only first family’s final days in office -Changes we’ve made...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Hidden Fences thought? Drake, Meek, Safaree on this week’s Celebrity Death Match edition The Weekend is getting all the girls with his new haircut Of course we won’t give up our seat to Tommy, Suzie, and Emily This Week in Race News: Dylan Ruff receives death penalty sentence No justice for Alfred Olango Get your coins ready to buy your multicultural Lady Liberty coin Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip: stay moisturized Song: Puff Daddy -I Need a Girl...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Leave it to Meek to take the first L of the year Souljah Boy and Chris Brown Celebrity Death Match edition Tiny and TI are the perfect match One of these days Black preachers will learn to stay in their lane This Week in Race News: In what world does it make sense to broadcast a kidnap and torture? Will you enlist in Trump’s N***a Navy? Rebecca Ferguson is our new fav The Peace Ball will be the silver lining to all this Inauguration...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Rest easy to our zoot-suited unk and our favorite white dad Donald Trump is on the chitterling circuit and he’s taking meeting requests There will be no bands at inauguration if DC high schools are concerned This Week in Race News: We don’t wanna play God, but Dylan Roof you got whatever is coming to you Hey Dropbox, you’re doing diversity all wrong (http://bit.ly/2i3vkzf) Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip: cost effective microwave and stove cleaner...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: We go lawsuist, cease and desist, court hearings...you name it (http://bet.us/2gyHYWH) If it aint one thing it’s another with Kanye (http://huff.to/2glHVvH) Leave Angela alone (http://bit.ly/2gyH2So) Free my manz so he can shmoney dance (http://bit.ly/2gtdhxg) This Week in Race News: The Globes are as diverse as ever (http://bit.ly/2hFNC5I) Watch out for the Brown Girls (http://bit.ly/2gyMGDR) Happy birthday Ms. Maggie...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Brandy vs Monica...The godmother is mine (http://bit.ly/2gdFH1A) Petty Next Door says “Bye Felicia” to Jeremih (http://bit.ly/2gWpT1s) J. Cole’s new project got all these rappers in their feeling BWLA adds 2 messy baby mama’s to the cast… oh and Evelyn (http://bit.ly/2gJIi3W) What in the world is wrong with teachers in Baltimore (http://cbsloc.al/2g2oRUZ) This is what activism looks like (http://n.pr/2gJNWTr) Please pray for the victims of the...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Yeah my name is Keyshia and Gucci think I love him (http://bzfd.it/2gyKcVf) Orlando Brown don’t wanna be saved (http://bit.ly/2ft9TqN) We demand a recount (http://nyti.ms/2g41IQx) Campus shootings are becoming far too common (http://cnn.it/2fWVq2w) This Week in Race News: Chase Coleman runs again! (http://bit.ly/2gb608U) Dylan Roof is competent enough to be a lawyer now (http://n.pr/2godrHs) Colin Kapernick didn't mean any harm...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Love and Hip Hop NY…We hardly knew you(http://on.vh1.com/2gfT0gh) Orlando Brown get the boot from the That’s So Raven reboot (http://bit.ly/2fzGPcN) Kanye, Kanye, Kanye, may we lift him up in prayer This Week in Race News: Don’t let this Trump election have y'all out here losing jobs Alabama cop-- you’re fired (http://dailym.ai/2fjG4Ut) Baltimore school teacher-- you’re fired (https://yhoo.it/2g2WYrn) Detroit news reporter -- you’re fired...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: I Dream of a Kardashian heiress (http://bit.ly/2gba75O) No more New Balances for you geriatric hoodboogers (http://bit.ly/2frZcmP) Our First Lady graces the cover of Vogue for hopefully not the last time (http://bit.ly/2fTiTma) This Week in Race News: Michael Tubbs, you are Black Excellence (http://bit.ly/2fadqpE) Kamala Harris, you are Black Excellence (http://bit.ly/2fzQy3m) Darius Washington, you are Black Excellence (http://bit.ly/2g8LpDX) ...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Racist law professor wears Blackface to Halloween party (http://bit.ly/2egMrMA) Hilary Duff, please go back under whatever rock you came from...and take your bf with you (http://usat.ly/2fnt6dC) The future doesn’t look so bright for That’s So Raven cast (http://bit.ly/2fbnMrW) Ya'll keep Lil Tuna Fish and the obvious drug habit at the top of your prayer list (http://huff.to/2fwMP7F) This Week in Race News: Neiman’s please stay in your lane...

On this week’s episode… Alex and Geneva sits down with Imani Josey-- writer, dancer and beauty queen about her upcoming book, The Blazing Star. Imani spoke about her writing process and how she went from writing for the stage to publishing her first YA novel. She talked about what she learned along her journey from Miss Black Illinois to Chicago Bulls Cheerleader to author. Imani also shared the vision behind The Blazing Star’s cover and what value beauty pageants have on the lives of young...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Jazzmine Sullivan scribes shady eulogy (http://bit.ly/2dDMUU4) Who twerks worse-- Nicki or Serena? (http://bit.ly/2dDsHTf) Hillary and Donny roast each other like this some time of Comedy Central sepcial (http://cnn.it/2dFrQzJ) Jackie Christie, do better grandma (http://bit.ly/2e4Jc6H) Ciara’s eggo is preggo (http://bit.ly/2dHkN9E) This Week in Race News: Wypipo, face the facts human origin is African (http://bit.ly/2ehutax) Multiracial does not...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Rest easy Tommy (http://nyti.ms/2ehxcnp) Leave it to T.I. to check Floyd Meriweather for talking out the side of his mouth (http://bit.ly/2dwi56S) Coconut oil is life. #StayMadCarol (http://yhoo.it/2e0OsuZ) Charlamagne, Beanie Sigel ain’t one to mess with (http://bit.ly/2ebmX1f) This Week in Race News: Go get you some Empower Mint (http://bet.us/2dXdGtb) Howard University to lead a new crucade of Higher Education administrators...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: #ForeverDuncan is the best thing to ever happen to Black love The Kardashian clan may just be doing this for the gram (http://bit.ly/2dgw7cs) Kid Cudi we are with you (http://lat.ms/2dtjiMP) We all want a seat at the table This Week in Race News: Pray for Haiti (http://nyti.ms/2dP5mLv) Bystander who filed Eric Garner’s murder was sentenced to 4 years in prison (http://nydn.us/2dV2sr4) Young student must be crazy for wanting racism to end...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: A Gucci Mane book club may be on it’s way (http://bit.ly/2dDQ76k) Beans, why mush you get caught up in this Meek beef (http://bit.ly/2dFpUtq) Rob K is a Kardashian after all (http://bit.ly/2cORUVt) This Week in Race News: One step closer to justice for Delrawn Smalls (http://bit.ly/2cANyWR) No child should have to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders (http://nbcnews.to/2ds4Y5j) Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip:Honey Lemon Cough Syrup ...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Meek and Mild Mill just can’t seem to win (http://bit.ly/2d4UmL5) This week in white news-- Brad and Angie split (http://bit.ly/2dfrobQ) 50 Cent… You not bout this clapback life (http://bit.ly/2dbZYSB) This Week in Race News: Why can’t we live? (http://cnn.it/2d2jCn5) Our politicians are trolls (http://nyti.ms/2cYCFME) Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip:Repair a cracked nail Song: Keyshia Cole- I Shoulda Cheated (http://bit.ly/2dnn8sH) The Breakdown:...

On this week’s episode… Geneva sits down with Marjuan Canady-- writer, artist, and educator about her children’s media brand, Callaloo Kids. Marjuan spoke about her creative process and how she went from writing and directing in New York City to owning and running multiple critically-acclaimed brands within a few short years. She also shared why she isn’t a fan of the word “diversity” and what Brown people can do to normalize our lived experiences for younger generations. We can only imagine...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Bruce Miller of the 49ers is too foul (http://bit.ly/2cruuW6) New York J'ouvert Shut Down multiple killed (http://bit.ly/2cgW6TA) Beyonce… please invite us to your next Bday party (http://bit.ly/2cSefXQ) Who know Kanye was still tryna pass as a fashion designer (http://bit.ly/2crOCuI) This Week in Race News: San Francisco 49ers Pledge $1 Million to social justice organizations (http://bit.ly/2czYTW7) Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip:Quick dry your nail...

On this week’s episode... Current Events: Rest in peace Gene Wilder (http://cnn.it/2c9QpoM) This Week in Race News: Beyoncé slays the VMAs and Rudy Giuliani is still a troll (http://yhoo.it/2bOYt9Q) Colin Kaepernick expresses his rights (http://bit.ly/2bOZeny) Racist Alabama mayor claims she was hacked (http://bit.ly/2bZzbrC) Colored Girl Campaign give us a healthy sprinkle of Black Girl Magic (http://bit.ly/2c1kRgX) Sophistaratchet Moment: Tip: Remove dark spots under the arm...

On this week’s episode... Alex and Geneva celebrate their birthday month (August) by doing a year in review. We decided to change things up a bit this episode and talk about what we’ve learned in the first half of our 20s and how we've grown and evolved over the years. We were also joined by our friend, Mychelle Williams, in the 3rd chair. The Breakdown: -Birthday wrap-up -Lessons we’ve learned in our 20s -How to do “adulting” right -One piece of advice we would give to your younger...