The Black Umbrella

This week's For the Birds segment starts off with us discussing developments in the Breonna Taylor case. From there, we dive into why having a passport is now a dating requirement; and the new obsession with using live bees as a topping for your favorite dish.  In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss the topic of unwanted surprises. As humans, is it fair to say we have a sense of entitlement...

Today's For the Birds segment kicks off with some historical hotness! We discuss what figures in black history we find attractive. Frenchie also addresses her disgust for a woman who shall not be named with a green dress obsession.  In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss whether or not we would quit our 9-5 in exchange to live a life of luxury with a wealthy partner. Have you got yourself a...

We covered so much in this week's episode! Our For the Birds segment kicked off with us showing appreciation for teachers making their lesson plans "zoom friendly", Utah's deranged mask protest, and the beautiful surprise Chris Evans gave us on our timelines this past week.  In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment we discuss the pressure we place upon ourselves to hit certain milestones in life...

This week we discuss the "Elmo Verzez Barney" twitter feud, tattooing your partner's name on your body, and much more in our For the Birds segment.  In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we get into whether or not it is appropriate to propose to your partner directly after they've given birth. We also hit on if there is ever a right time to leave while in an argument with your partner? Follow...

R.I.P Chadwick Boseman In this episode, we discuss our new "Jamaican" sis Adele, plastic surgery brought to you by Groupon. and the non-stop comparisons between Jhene Aiko and Sade out here in these twitter streets during the For The Birds segment.  Our Under Our Umbrella question for this week is simple. Have you ever fallen for your significant other's friend?  Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram...

In our For The Birds segment, we discuss all of the drama that's been flooding our Twitter timelines this past week. Trey Songz has found himself in some boiling hot tea he can't sing his way out of and Jeffree Star claims to have traded in his racist ways for the BLACK man of his dreams.  The Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on the significance of a ring within a marriage. Is it necessary to we...

In this episode, we discuss the "for me" trend running ramped through social media and how one couple managed to ruin it for us all. We also take some time to talk about new music and Billy Porter's PowerPoint performance at the Democratic National Convention.  In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss a tweet from a man expressing his disgust of dates constantly being centered around...

This week we discuss Jordin Sparks serving us some watered down red sangria, a book written by a white man titled How to Date and Marry the RIGHT Black Woman, WAP, and taking care of your mental health during COVID-19.  Our Under Our Umbrella segment focuses on the story of a young man hustling for his money while quarantining in the Hamptons. He is a JOB!  Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twit...

Happy TBU Thursday!  We are back and LIVE! It feels so amazing to be in the studio with one another cooking up the magic y'all all know and love. This week we discuss the launch of FENTY Skin, new music from Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé's Black Is King, and the long-awaited return of vocal architect Brandy with the release of her new album B7.  In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we voice...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week we get into people's irrational obsession with incorporating Hennessy into every possible thing they consume, Nick Cannon, poppin' boochie during what should be considered a special moment, and so much more throughout the show.  Our Under Our Umbrella topic deals with an untraditional take on proposals. Would you rather open up a box to find a ring or a slip of paper...

Welcome to another episode of The Black Umbrella! Sorry, we missed you last week :( but we are back this week and ready to catch up. Today we discuss round 2 of LA's COVID-19 shutdown, Jada's Red Table Whisper, "is it a cake?", and more in the For The Birds segment.  We also discuss new music and Ivanka Trump's controversial  "Find Something New" ad campaign in the Gust of Wind segment. In our Und...

Happy #TBUthursday!  This week we discuss Terry "Coons" Crews and his #blacklivesain'tbetter antics, 45th's racist rampage, and becoming a homeowner in your early twenties.  The Under Our Umbrella segment this week is inspired by a certain "situationship" that had taken the media by storm as of late. We ask each other about the transition from marriage to life partnership and how we define that pr...

It's #TBUthursday! This week we discuss the restaurant Ouzo Bay's discrimination, Teyana Taylor's new album, and much more.  Our Under Our Umbrella segment deals with the word "allow" and the role it plays in interpersonal relationships. What won't your partner "allow" you to do? Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter  E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com

Happy #TBUthursday! This week we take a page out of B. Simone's Scrapbook and have a conversion around how to apologize for something that is your fault, but not really your fault. Trust us... we are trying just as hard as you to make it make sense. In the Under Our Umbrella segment, we take you to "education station," where we discuss whether we feel obligated to teach those who choose to be igno...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week come back with a KINKY edition of the Under Our Umbrella segment. This episode is definitely for the grown folks. Don't be shy now ;) get under that umbrella and embrace the RAIN.  Follow us:@TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter  E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com

This episode we stray away from our usually scheduled program to take some time to discuss the state of our nation. Please, join us in conversation and take some time to find out ways you can advocate from wherever you are. Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter  E-mail us: theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com

Happy #TBUthursday! This week we are bringing Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat to the nest in our For The Birds segment, diving into the controversial conversation they ignited within social media this past week. In our, Under Our Umbrella segment, we have one simple question, can you pay our bills? We tackle how we each would best handle dividing up expenses while living with a significant other. Follow...

Happy #TBUthursday! With us all being on lockdown during quarantine, the Karens are making their presence known in these USA streets that they are HERE and NOT HAPPY. Moral of the story, keep your mask on!

Happy #TBUthursday. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we focus on boundaries within friendships. this conversation sparked from this week's recent episode of Insecure, a show on HBO. We get into a candid conversation on what we would have done in that situation on both ends of the spectrum.

#HappyTBUthursday! We are back at you with another episode of The Black Umbrella. This episode we discuss Tyra Banks and her antics on the earlier seasons of ANTM, the role black women play as a therapist in network television, new music, and much more :). In our Under Our Umbrella segment, we discuss how persistence is not always a good thing when it comes to going after someone you want. So turn...

Happy #TBUthursday and welcome to yet another episode of The Black Umbrella (remote). In this week's episode, we discuss fragile masculinity, finding love while in quarantine, and respectability politics. Grab your umbrella from the nearest closet and prop it while you listen. If we can't go outside and experience the elements the least we could do is pretend.

Happy #TBU Thursday! It's week two of recording at home and you can tell by this episode just how much we miss recording with one another in person. When this quarantine is over we advise everyone to get up, get out, and shake what ya momma (or daddy) GAVE YA! So join us and learn a new word, have a good laugh, and open up your umbrellas indoors for this new episode.

Hey Y'all! Welcome to another #TBUthursday. We are coming to you REMOTE, this quarantine has definitely done a number on us but we ensure that through hell or high water these episodes will continue to be recorded and released on a weekly for all to enjoy. Bare with us during this crazy time and open up your umbrellas for another crazy episode.

Happy #TBUthursday! We are coming to you again with a new episode this week. We discuss how this quarantine has got us all still inside and have an Under Our Umbrella segment steeped in ungratefulness and trust. At the end of the day, we just have one question for y'all. Why is your chicken in the ocean and why is your fish on land?

Happy #TBUthursday! Can you believe we are already on episode 10? In this week's episode, Nika offers some great resources to help alleviate the anxiety surrounding this ongoing pandemic. This week's Under Our Umbrella segment deals with everything from threesomes to HBO's Insecure. So get cozy at home and enjoy practicing social distancing while listening to The Black Umbrella.