The Black Umbrella

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us for our first & last interview of the season with Rapper Chasen Day.  Chasen Day, Affectionately known as 808Chachi, hails from the City of Compton. His use of trippy 808 beats and somber lyrics conjures up all your feels, but stands to remind you just who and what you were before the heartbreak. This dichotomy of sentiment leaves listeners vexed, but intrigued none...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a fun conversation led by Wes where we discuss “space” in out lives when it comes to our interpersonal relationships. WOTD: Vampire- A reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of a person asleep.  Question: If your lover was a vampire would you let them change you so you could be together for all of time or would yo...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a fun conversation led by Nika where we discuss color psychology and some of the ways colors can garner a positive influence on our mental health. WOTD: Paraphernalia- miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. Question: If you had a room strictly for paraphernalia what would you have in there? Check out the links below for eve...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she teaches us what it means to be in a parasocial relationship with someone and how it can lead to dangerous actions like trolling and doxxing.  WOTD: Celebrity- the state of being famous or celebrated, or a famous or celebrated person Question: What celebrity/celebrities would you want to get you through a haunted house? Check o...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we just take a load off and talk about what’s on my mind.  WOTD: Movie- a story or event by a camera as a set of moving images shown in a theater or television Question: if you could choose an album to be made into a movie, what would it be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where she highlights the difference between trauma bonding and peer bonding.  WOTD: Theme Song- a song or melody strongly associated with someone or something. Question: “What theme song went #1 on your Theme Song Hot 100?!” -Nick @creat1ve on Twitter Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frechie where she talks all about living in a scarcity mindset and shares tips on how to combat it. WOTD: Menu- a list of dishes available in a restaurant  Question: If you were to have a menu item named after you what would it be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Flo Milli ft. coop...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he runs a fun 20-question segment giving listeners a chance to learn more about the hosts.  WOTD: Island- a piece of land surrounded by water. Question: If you owned an island would you want it to be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Victoria Monét & Usher- “SOS” Halle...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss what having a “third space” means and reflect on the third spaces we had as children that impacted our lives.  WOTD: Name- a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Ju...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie takes a tearful moment and turns it into reigniting our fire and being excited about life again. What do you do to pick yourself up when you’re feeling lost? What is something you are excited about in your life currently? WOTD: Demure- reserved, modest, and shy Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Wes leads us in a discussion about acknowledging the growth beneath the surface that sometimes gets ignored.  WOTD: Independent-  not requiring or relying on others Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Durand Bernarr- “READY!” AMAKA- “Slow Rush” TAVE- “No More Maybes ft. Bibi Bourelly &...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Nika asks us one simple question. What would you do if you could just have an F- It day? WOTD: Potluck- a gathering where guests bring food to share, often homemade dishes.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Äyanna- “Boys Like U” FLO- “Check”  Saweetie- “My Best”  Charlie xcx & Billi...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie leads us in a discussion on receiving a return on investment (ROI) of energy with different relationships in our lives.  WOTD: Child- When you decide to have a child what do you think would be different to teach them?  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: J’onn- “Thru the night”  S...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he leads us in a discussion about the levels of access we give to others and ourselves in life. We give ourselves a 1-10 sliding scale grade in the Family, Friends, Work, Romantic Partners, and Self categories and then discuss in-depth why we chose said scores and if we are happy with them.  WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that c...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss the trajectory of our academic careers from high school through college and give students tips on how to gain the most from the experience.  WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed i...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she makes us look at our "relationship quilts" and challenges us to think about if we are okay with the stains left behind along the way. When you look back at all the hurt you forgave, are you okay with that being a part of your story?  WOTD: Olympic Games- a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of i...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss our wildest dreams. WOTD: Recluse- A person who lives a solitary life and tend to avoid other people.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: LION BABE- “Love Takeover” Jeremih ft. Bryson Tiller &  Chris Brown- “Wait On It” Tinashe- “Getting No Sleep” Doechii- “RO...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we talk about the different forms of self-deprecation and which ones we identify with the most. WOTD: Housewife- a woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Tierra Whack TinyDes...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie as she guides us through a conversation on how to deal with negative energy when it shows up on our doorstep and proper venting session etiquette.  WOTD: Pool- a small area of still water, typically one formed naturally  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Ambre - “Virtual Wor...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss the importance of picking and choosing our battles regarding conflict.  Ice Cream- a soft frozen food made with sweetened and flavored milk fat.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: YG Ft. Kaliii & Stunna Girl- “SHAKE” Tyga- “Hello B*tch” Doechii- “MPH” Latto f...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss our black role models in television and film  Worst- most severely or seriously Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, & Cardi B- “Wanna Be” (Remix) Kehlani- “Next 2 U”  Normani- “Candy Paint”  Lion Babe- “Hot Honey”  Muni Long- “Ma...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she questions what fear of commitment means, why we feel it, and how to combat it. Do you fear commitment in specific areas of your life?  Casino- a public room or building where gambling games are played. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Billie Eilish- HIT ME HARD AN...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she encourages us to create a bucket list for both the future and present.  Summer- the warmest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from June to August and in the southern hemisphere from December to February. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Syd x Tank, Ca...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss different scenarios that have happened in our lives where we have had to pivot either into or out of our comfort zone.  Wild- behave in an unrestrained or violent manner Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Durand Bernarr- “Fist Bump” Saweetie- “NANi” Elmiene ft. Le...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss the need to feed our inner child in adulthood and what that looks like.  Club- an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: GAWD- Covered by GAWD Tink- “Huh” Megan Thee Stallion- “BOA” Childish...