Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her people, and left a legacy that historians need to talk about more often.

* The Ta-Seti (Land of bows)
* Boxed Arrow Tactics
* Shiny Cookie Dough
* Sit Down, "Auggie"
* Manuel Not Inkwell
* Mansa Musa = Midas
* We Took His Head
* Some of the Mistakes I've Made
* Running For 8 Hours
* Roastin Shaka Zulu
* Amanirenas Held it Down!
* Augustus Gloop vs Amanirenas
* Superheros. As Is!
* Journalistika is COMIN!

As always, check out more at www.thefathersgroup.org

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Hey everyone. We've got pretty deep/heavy topic on today's show.

Segregation.

Because of course in this current climate, it's a nationwide topic. DayDay and Kenny are joined by Dr Dalton Miller-Jones and MOsley WOtta returns as well for this thought provoking and often times, difficult conversation on the merits of soft segregation, how we got here, and where we go in the future. As always, there are many moments of levity to balance the tough moments out!

Other topics include:

* Force Us To Support Ourselves
* Even Better, HOW the Frontier...
* One Dictates You, One You Get To Dictate
* A Spiritual Segregation vs Soft Segregation
* Pulling On The Ropes That Choke
* What Capitalism Has Taught Our Children
* Alabama With The Chairs
* Hatred is a Consisent Lover
* Stop Weaponizing Black Joy
* Jealous Will Jail Us
* Just Do It < Just Be It
* Vulnerability does NOT equate weakness
* Love Will Crack You Open
* Jump Up Breakfast
* What Brings Us Here?
* How Can I be Half of Nothing

As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

YO!!! It's the return of Supadave! He returns, bringing his signature mix of sharp humor and unfiltered truth. From grandfatherhood to cultural ownership, from navigating white spaces to the weight of Black resilience, the discussion weaves through identity, respect, and the absurdities of everyday life. What happens when you’ve only got one button left? You hold on tight—until you don’t.

The talk veers—sharp and unscripted—through the nuances of respect, identity, and the weight of being Black in spaces that don’t always make space. There's humor, plenty of it. A deep-dive into the delicate dance of culture: how much do we share, and how much do we guard? And somewhere in the mix, a bartender's ignorance, a misplaced comment at a bar, and the simmering reality of being the "only one" in the room.

Also on this episode:

• Tofu Dog Snacks - No such thing. Straight succotash!
• Grandfatherhood & Generational Shifts – What it means to watch your lineage grow while dodging diaper duty.
• Charcuterie in La Pine - They Don't Teach You The Difference
• Code-Switching is Fading – Black folks are done shapeshifting for comfort—authenticity is the new wave.
• Teachable Bar Moments - Handling Weird Aggressions in Conversation
• Yippity Snappiters - What you carryin'?
• The Line Between Appreciation & Appropriation – When culture isn’t guarded, it’s taken. Where do we draw the line?
• Negro to Caucasian Translations - Just so you understand...
• White Spaces & Microaggressions – The balancing act of existing in rooms where you weren’t expected.
• Self-Regulation vs. Resistance – Some choose patience, some choose history lessons, others choose hands.
• The Power of Black Dollars – Protests may not move the needle, but economic self-sufficiency just might.
• I've got 3 Tesla's - Not sure how to get them home, though...
• No Jefferies - The dichotomy of sensitivity vs empathy
• White Allyship Done Right – Show up, fund the work, and don’t expect a trophy.

As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

Happy Thursday, everyone! It's that time again! Join Kenny, DayDay and The Broadside Kid for another hour plus of introspection and tangents! In this episode of First and Foremost, we explore the power of cultural influence and collective action, centering on the idea of making the N-word uncool—knowing that when the Black community moves on, the world follows. We discuss media bias, the shrinking news cycle, and the post-pandemic struggles impacting relationships, careers, and education. From the weaponization of language like "woke" and "DEI" to the importance of reclaiming narratives, this conversation breaks down how trends shape society and why understanding history is key to progress. Tune in for a mix of deep insights and humor as we challenge the status quo.

Also in this episode, we cover some other topics like:

* Civil War Spoilers
* Add It To The Tab
* News Fatigue
* Polititians =/= Attorneys
* Who's a Hater?
* Hey LeBron!
* Alabama Mollywop & Lincoln Heights
* How Do You Visualize Freedom?
* Black History Month
* Get Over It
* The Greatest Prank Ever Pulled
* Cut You're Own Hair

As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

Alright, y’all, buckle up—this episode gets wild. We’re talking about authoritarian playbooks, historical déjà vu, and what happens when old-school hate tries to upgrade to 2.0. From political power moves to the slow-boil strategy of turning up the heat on society, we break it all down with satire, real talk, and just enough humor to keep from screaming into the void. Oh, and somewhere in there, we might’ve built the world’s worst sci-fi villain: the Mechanical Klansman. You don’t wanna miss this one.

Also in this episode:

• The Gutting And The Outrage
  * Comfort in a state of Panic
  * Present an Ideal
  * Submission -/- Subjucation
  * The Enemy You Don't See Coming
  * This Racisim is Delicious
  * Critical Thinking
  * Automation of Manipulation
  * What Is A Rizzler
  * Path of Most Resistance
  * Intergalactic Tarifs
  * Spy Games
  * Hillmantok
  * There's money up in them hills
  * Wholly Mammoth Redux

As we close out Black History Month, be sure to check out www.thefathersgroup.org or give us a listen on WeBlackRadio every Thursday night!

History ain't a dusty book on a shelf—it’s alive, breathing, and sometimes, it punches you in the mouth. This episode, Kenny, Day Day, and Aaron dig into the unbelievable life of Eugene Bullard, a man who dodged lynch mobs, fought wars on two continents, survived trench warfare, and still found time to open a jazz club where Langston Hughes washed dishes. From dodging Nazis to outboxing heavyweights, Bullard’s life reads like an action movie no one’s made yet—but should.

• “First, They Fooled Most” (Opening thoughts on perspective, deception, and standing firm in your truth)
• The Growth of the Show (A podcast that doesn’t do NPR voice and embraces lived experience)
• Ujima Kids Are Listening (When students AND their parents tune in—no pressure, right?)
• Aight, Bet! (The new segment dedicated to the Black figures history books forgot)
• The Man, The Myth, The Legend (Introducing Eugene Bullard—a name you should already know, but don’t)
• Thrown Onto a Ship (When persistence meets Big Ox, sometimes you get airborne)
• The Black Sparrow Takes Flight (From bare-knuckle brawls to the trenches of WWI—this man did it all)
• Jimmy Joins The Fight (Because a fighter pilot needs a co-pilot—even if it’s a Capuchin)
• Spy Games & Nazi Dodging (Flipping the script—when the underestimated become the biggest threat)
• The 120-Mile Flex (Some men bike for leisure. Others do it while bleeding, to get a passport photo)
• Langston, Grab a Dish (When your dishwasher is one of the greatest poets of all time)
• Jazz, Spies & Whiskey (Parisian nightlife, Black excellence, and making history with every note)
• Elevators & Irony (When a war hero works an elevator, and history tries to forget)
• The Real American History Month (Because February isn’t enough, and our contributions built this place)
• If You Love Them So Much, Put the Statues in Your House (Confederate worship is weird, bruh)
• Flags & Ownership (Who gets to claim patriotism, and who had to fight for it?)
• The Black History Curriculum We Deserve (More innovators, fewer trauma montages)

If America forgot Eugene Bullard, we’re here to remind them—press play and step into the legend. 🎙

As Always, please check out www.thefathersgroup.org for more info on how you can get involved and help the

Hey All! Happy Black History Month! From journalism, poetry, combat training, and straight-up storytelling—some people live multiple lives, and Aaron Rasheed is one of them. A journalist with an eye for the truth, a warrior with a pen and a lens, and a man who’s seen the world through more than just headlines. Kenny and Day Day sit down with “The Broadside Kid” to talk about how words hold weight, why storytelling is survival, and the unexpected ways life pushes us into purpose.

* Action Jackson (Lessons from the battlefield that no classroom can teach)
* From The Power of Dance to Journalism (Kenny retells a Story)
* Journalism & Juneteenth (Journalism as a weapon, a shield, and a bridge)
* Inside the (Black) Actors Studio (The Ability To Blend In)
* Church Robbing Garden Parties (A wild story about stolen shovels, community, and unexpected allies)
* Through our lens (Because representation isn’t just about being seen—it’s about being heard)
* Whitehawk Helicopters (Not by the color of its paint, but by the quality of its pilot’s training… allegedly.)
* A Case of the DEI's (Everything wrong is DEI. Rants a Plenty)
* A Soldier's Story & Bad Gladiator (We need better Denzel Impressions)
* Toss Me To The Wolves (And I'll Come Back Leading The Pack)
* Survivors (We're taking ownership of building our America)
* The Embodiment of "Aight Bet" (Robert Smalls and so many more)
* Iklwa! (If "I've had enough" made a sound)

This one’s for the writers, the warriors, and the ones who know that every moment is a story waiting to be told. Be sure to check out Aaron's writing in most written media in Bend! Go to www.thefathersgroup.org for more! We may have a break in shows next week as David will be out of town so check back soon!

At the time of recording, we were only three weeks into the year, but it felt like six months had already passed. A new administration, the same old chaos, and a whole lot of what-the-hell-is-happening energy. Kenny, Day Day, Mosley, and Skyler wade through the madness, unpacking survival tactics, therapy, and the ways we move through a world that wasn’t built for us—but still needs us.

* Pre-Exhaustion Chronicles (The year just started. Why are we already tired?)
* HipHop Banjos (Cultural appropriation, history, and how we reclaim what’s ours)
* Overstepping Externalized Trauma (Why healing feels like resistance)
* Sad Wins (The victories that shouldn’t have to be victories)
* Cracked Mirrors & Stolen Reflections (Identity, appropriation, and the fight to be seen)
* Shattered Or Knives (The choices we make when we break)
* Depression Is a THING?! (Mental health in the Black community—say it louder)
* Code-Switching Ain’t a Superpower, But… (It’s the magic trick they never see coming)
* Black X-Men (Because we’ve always had superpowers)
* A Symphony of Side-Eyes (Microaggressions, road rage, and the language of disdain)
* We're Magic (They know it. That’s why they fear it.)
* Survival, But At What Cost? (We ain’t just making it—we’re rewriting the rules)

From the absurd to the essential, we’re navigating the wreckage, finding humor in the heaviness, and proving—once again—why we always make a way. Be sure to check in next week for another episode!