Episodios

  • From Juneteenth to July 4th: Why Freedom Isn't Free for Everyone in America | The People's Brief

    From Juneteenth to July 4th: Why Freedom Isn't Free for Everyone in America | The People's Brief
    Jul 2 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee breaks down why July 4th hits different when you're Black in America. She talks with Dr. Nafeesa Muhammad about how Black people fought in the Revolutionary War but didn't get the freedom they were promised. Comedian Zainab Johnson shares why she grew up celebrating Juneteenth instead of July 4th, and Amanda Seals drops some real talk about what it means to be Black and American. They explore why Frederick Douglass asked "What to the slave is the Fourth of July?" back in 1852 and why that question still matters today.
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    40 m
  • Why Do Black Athletes Always Date White Women? Preference, Proximity & Power | The People's Brief

    Why Do Black Athletes Always Date White Women? Preference, Proximity & Power | The People's Brief
    Jun 25 2025
    Lynae Vanee sits down with Shari' Nycole, Deanté Kyle, and Codie Oliver to tackle one of the most controversial topics in the Black community, why successful Black athletes often end up with white women. They break down everything from college proximity and beauty standards to the real numbers behind why Black women are exploring interracial dating too. This isn't your typical gender war debates it's an honest conversation about love, preference, community, and what's really driving these choices. The guests share personal experiences from PWIs, family influences, and the pressure to "level up" through dating.
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    48 m
  • Are You Black Enough? The Culture Vulture Test + Brutal Honesty About Identity | The People's Brief

    Are You Black Enough? The Culture Vulture Test + Brutal Honesty About Identity | The People's Brief
    Jun 18 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee tackles one of the most complex questions in Black culture: what makes someone "Black enough"? This episode digs into how we protect our culture while also exploring who gets to be part of it. From music industry culture vultures to fashion's influence on Black expression, Lynae sits down with comedian Kyle Santillian, fashion designer Quentin Thrash, and scholar Dr. Yaba Blay. They break down everything from the one drop rule's racist origins to why some artists get the side eye at award shows. It's a real conversation about identity, gatekeeping, and what it means to be authentically Black in America.
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    48 m
  • These Kids Can't Read & It's Getting Worse: The Education Crisis Explained | The People's Brief

    These Kids Can't Read & It's Getting Worse: The Education Crisis Explained | The People's Brief
    Jun 11 2025
    The education system in America is broken, and COVID made it even worse. In this episode, we're talking to real students and teachers about what's actually happening in classrooms right now. From kids who can't read at grade level to teachers quitting because of terrible pay, the problems run deep. We also break down how politics is making everything worse with book bans and attacks on public schools. Plus, we explore why this isn't just about kids, when adults can't read either, we're all in trouble. This conversation is real, honest, and might make you mad, but we need to talk about it.
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    48 m
  • Food For The Soul

    Food For The Soul
    Jun 4 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee discusses the legacy of farming and agriculture in Black America, the origins of "soul food," the future for Black farming, and shares a meal and conversation w/ special guests Chef Deborah VanTrece and owner of Atlanta Harvest, EliYahu Ben Asa.
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    47 m
  • Building Our Own: Black Futures, Land & Legacy ft. Cam Kirk & Acre Boyzz | The People's Brief

    Building Our Own: Black Futures, Land & Legacy ft. Cam Kirk & Acre Boyzz | The People's Brief
    May 28 2025
    Host Lynae Vanee explores the journey of building and reclaiming Black communities in America. This episode of The People's Brief features conversations with photographer and mogul #CamKirk, who discusses creating Black creative spaces and his move to Atlanta's Beltline. Lynae also joins the Acre Boyzz to dive into the significance of land ownership, sustainable farming, and building generational wealth, confronting historical issues while creating a new future. It's a deep dive into how Black Americans are creating self-sustaining futures and rewriting narratives. Watch!
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    47 m
  • George Floyd 5 Yrs Later: Lynae Vanee, Garrison Hayes, Angela Rye on Backlash & Hope | The People's Brief

    George Floyd 5 Yrs Later: Lynae Vanee, Garrison Hayes, Angela Rye on Backlash & Hope | The People's Brief
    May 21 2025
    Join Lynae Vanee on The People's Brief as she honors the 5 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder with guests Garrison Hayes and Angela Rye. They dive into the "awakening" and subsequent "retrenchment" following 2020, discussing the global protests, the corporate response, and the intense political and social backlash against DEI and CRT. The conversation explores the performative nature of some activism, the challenges of sustained progress, and the crucial need for new strategies and continued hope. How do we maintain hope and push forward after setbacks?
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    46 m