This episode stems from a viral video which took place on Blue Hill Ave in Boston, MA, that shows the Straight Black Pride Movement hosting an event. A freelance writer/journalist arrived and was confronted, being taken as a Black Lives Matter advocate. From here, writer Arielle Gray took her thoughts to AfroPunk to write about her experience… O Salih Rowe, President of the Boston Chapter of SBP tells us his side of the incident and gives more clarity about the SBP Movement.
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Masculinity in Hip-Hop
In this episode we discuss Masculinity in Hip-Hop. This is the 8th Episode of the U Panic’d podcast featuring J. Walk. We discussed Battle Rap, Gangster Rap, Trap and Drill Music’s effects on the Black community and Black women.
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Is Public Education Failing Black Students
Is public education failing black students? As we celebrate our 10th episode, we are joined by two Boston Public High School teachers to discuss this question. Our guests, a Boston pilot school math teacher and a Boston exam school biology teacher indulge in this serious conversation about our local and national educational system, while immersed in a chill and celebratory environment with the U Panic’d crew.
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Black Messiah Complex
In episode 12, U Panic’d discuss the Black Messiah Complex in the Black community. Do we need another leader? Can our current leaders be trusted? And should we hold them to higher standards?
