We share several important clips that link Israeli atrocities with US atrocities that you may have missed while celebrating Thanksgiving.  We share the voices of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michelle Alexander, and Rashid Khalidi from a show aired on Democracy Now and then Norman Finkelstein from an interview he did with Krystal Ball on Breaking Points.  All related personal experiences showed how what is going on in Gaza by Israel (with our taxpayer complicity) is connected to what the US has been doing for a long time.  Alexander relates the words of Dr. King, Coates the connection to the lives of his parents and grandparents, Khalidi and our genocide of Native Americans, Finkelstein with Nat Turner.

11.30.23 Veterans for Peace: US/Israel 'shared values'- War crimes, occupation, racism and impunity

Capes and Conversations: Black Panther Comic 2016

In this episode, Jenn and Daren tackle the myths and realities of holiday traditions, questioning the authenticity and significance of these celebrations. As they reflect on the end of 2024, they discuss the societal pressures surrounding holidays and the myths that shape our understanding of them. 

In The Conversation, they delve into the notion of identity-making and the role holidays play in it. They challenge the conventional narratives around holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over societal expectations. Through personal anecdotes, they highlight how their family has redefined holiday celebrations to align with their values, focusing on genuine connections rather than obligatory traditions.

In The Reflection, Jenn and Daren explore the broader implications of myth-making, touching on topics such as Disney's corporate practices and the cultural impact of sports fandoms. They urge listeners to critically examine the myths they subscribe to and consider the power dynamics behind them. By questioning the status quo, they advocate for a more intentional and meaningful approach to identity and tradition.

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This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

S7E9 - Fake Holidays: Truth Telling vs. Myth Making

There are few, true, public intellectuals anymore. But Ta-Nehisi Coates – author of ‘Between The World And Me’ and recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant – is unquestionably foremost amongst them. His new book, The Message, is a sweeping exploration of how stories shape our politics – from the parameters of black struggle to Israel’s imposition of apartheid and ethnic cleansing. He and Ash Sarkar talk about Shakespeare, class politics, and the shared experiences of Black Americans and Palestinians.

Downstream: On Palestine, Prisons and British Vs. American Racism w/ Ta-Nehisi Coates

The Veterans for Peace Radio Hour brings you issues about war, peace and justice everyweek.

This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. 

Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren’t beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

We do “adult” differently. 


-About Daren and Jenn-

Jenn is a queer, Black feminist from Oakland. Daren is an introverted nerd and novelist from Anaheim.

They are boo’ed up and have been since 2002 when they bonded over a mutual love of Brian McKnight’s “Never Felt This Way”, their favorite Brandy lyrics, and nineties TV like Family Matters, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and Living Single. It was a shared obsession with Black cultural icons, histories, and artistry that drew Jenn and Daren to one another even though they are actually completely different personality-wise.

Jenn and Daren have always said to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we had a show?” Well, no major networks have reached out yet. So, until that happens, you can find the them here, sharing their views on race and culture and everything in between.

They are young thirty-somethings who have been married since for over a decade. Jenn and Daren have three beautiful, brilliant, radical, snarky kids who play no games.

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