The Black Umbrella

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he addresses the art of letting go and living in the moment.  Judge- to form an opinion or conclusion about Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: LION BABE- “Deep Sexy Acid” JT- “OKAY” YG- “KNOCKA” Tems- “Love Me JeJe” Normani - “1:59” Sinead Harnett - Boundaries PARTYNEXTDOOR...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie on the woes we are facing as we start the year of closing out our twenties.  Hero- a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievement, or noble qualities.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Chlöe- “Boy Bye”  Willow Smith- “b i g f e e l i n g s” Tanner...

 Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes on our experiences with stress and how we regulate it.  Website- a set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: The Amours & TA Thomas- “Pick Me Up”  Kehlani- “After Hour...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us as we discuss Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter & Nika takes on a journey into music. Hobby- An Activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Sinéad Harnett- “Burn” THEHONESTGUY- Velvet Soul: Side A Doechii w/ JT- “Alter Ego” Flyana Boss- This Ain’t The Album  Buddy-...

Happy #TBUthursday! Frenchie is taking over this week's Under Our Umbrella segment & prompts a discussion surrounding our roots in confidence and how it changes daily.  WOTD: Archivist- specially trained in preserving the original material and helping people obtain it. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Lendryx- “Halfway Open” M...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week Wes takes over the Under Our Umbrella segment that gets to the root of our relationship with politics. WOTD: Unlimited- not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Cardi B- “Enough” Halle- “In Your Hands” Tamar Braxton- “Notice Me” Kasey Musgraves- De...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week Nika leads us in a discussion on traditions with friends and family. WOTD: Villain- a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :).  New music: Flo- “Walk Like This” Sinead Harnett- “The Most” Jean Deaux- “Dreamin”  Norah Jones- Visions  Ariana Grande- eternal sun...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week Frenchie leads us in a discussion on the power of using your voice. We discuss the importance of using your voice even when you feel like the people around you aren't listening.  WOTD: Nepotism- the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs. Check out the links below for everything we...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week we talk about our relationship with fitness. We dive into the ups and downs we’ve had when it comes to making it a priority and identify examples we had around us as children that helped inspire each of our journeys. WOTD: Traitor- A person who betrays a friend, country, principle, etc.  Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode...

Happy #TBUThursday! Join us for this week's conversation on the ReesaTeesa saga, how a husband exceeds and excels using 21 blue hearts and more. Under Our Umbrella, we dive into alter egos and the benefits of having one. WOTD: Zumba- aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. Check out th...

Happy #TBUThursday! In this episode, we talk all about Usher's Super Bowl Halftime performance, surprise Beyoncé music drops, the Salt & Pepper Gang tour and much more! Under Our Umbrella, we expand on last week's Unconditional Love topic to focus on the most important component needed to achieve it - Forgiveness. How do people earn your forgiveness? Do you forgive and forget? WOTD: Ch...

Under Our Umbrella this #TBUThursday, we talk all about Unconditional Love. Is it worth the hype? Do we believe in it? Do you? We also talk BBL's, UMG and all things Grammy's! WOTD: Business- a usually commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).  New music: Free Design- “L...

WOTD: Album- a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium. Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).  New music: Robert Glasper- Ah Yeah w/ Musiq Soulchild & Chrisette Michelle (Throwback of the day) Naomi Sharon- “Nothing Sweeter”  Sinead Harnett- “Say Something”  Tierra Whack- SHOWER  Justin Timberlake-...

We are so happy to kick off Season 6 talking about the personal and collective goals we have for the new year :) We also talk about the strange connection between relationships, oranges, and U-Hauls in the For The Birds segment. WOTD: Kiss- touch with the lips as a sign of love or desire  Check out the links below for all the things we talked about in this week's episode :).  New music: The Jo...

WOTD: Horror- Painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay.  Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  The Keith Lee Experience  https://x.com/itsnellzz/status/1719259238659158165?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   https://x.com/ashleyshymiller/status/1719143216669204485?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   & The Home Of The Brave https://x.com/phil_lewis_/status/1718780761870864629?s=46&t=2NkbQaiu...

WOTD: Warm- having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate  Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  Since You Got Your Degree & Everything  https://x.com/momjeanofficial/status/1714640023348224108?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   What The Cluck? https://x.com/somakazima/status/1716484576724345233?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Monkey-N-Da-Pot https://x.com/butterflyykuu/status/17147902...

WOTD: Spooky- Strange or unsettling  Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  WWYD? https://x.com/TheWapplehouse/status/1712451852116152788?s=20  Bikini Bottom https://x.com/MotorCityVIXEN/status/1712183769916944530?s=20  Wanna Get Away https://x.com/BeingTerryJane/status/1712098855762731383?s=20  Wes’s new music of the week! Jordin Sparks- “Call My Name” DESTIN CONRAD- “LUV N DEVOTION”  Gaidaa- “Someth...

WOTD: Media- A medium of communication that is designed to reach the mass of media  Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  Dating Dollars https://x.com/msjazzybelle/status/1709966605810029055?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Turn Up Tia https://x.com/tiamowry/status/1710654138864861468?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   J Hud Sings… https://x.com/beylegion/status/1711382468358521047?s=46&t=2Nk...

WOTD: Activity- The quality or state of being active Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  IFHY https://x.com/_phoenixblvck/status/1709091226971234713?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Not Everything is a Joke https://x.com/thebaddestmitch/status/1707779939095687587?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   The Kids Are Not Alright https://x.com/genesisgulley/status/1705211519066071048?s=46&t=2NkbQai...

WOTD: Strategy- A careful plan or method. Hello TBU Family!  Shayne & Jerrica (Monay) from Season 2 of ABC’s show Claim To Fame join us in-studio today to tell us all about their experience on the show and what they have in the works for the future!  Guests Instagram:  @shayneaudra_  @j.monay21 @shayneandjerrica Click the link below to check out our Spotify playlist. It is updated weekly with...

WOTD: Airplane- A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  Pantry Pinchin’ https://x.com/fatfabfeminist/status/1702455670040084498?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Jonathan the Defender https://x.com/heymisskam/status/1702445682278236561?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   https://x.com/popbase/status/1702385298...

WOTD: Favorite- One that is treated or regarded with special favor or likeness. Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  Cash App Glitch Poo Poo Plane Tabi Swindler https://x.com/boymolish/status/1697852150787809342?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   https://x.com/boymolish/status/1698046956717699203?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Wes’s new music of the week! Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion- “Bo...

WOTD: Mute- Unable to speak. Lacking the power to speak Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  We discuss our experience at Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Wes’s new music of the week! Bella, Gaidaa- “As You Are”  Doja Cat- “Demons”  Nicki Minaj- “Last Time I Saw You”  Teezo Touchdown ft. Janelle Monáe- “You Thought” Jorja Smith- “Falling or flying”  LAYA- Bet That Click the link below to check out o...

WOTD: Show- To present as a public spectacle; perform Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  Happy Un-Birthday https://x.com/writtenbyhanna/status/1695129187210699142?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   #FYREGate https://x.com/popcrave/status/1693811240840392883?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   You Are SO Fired! https://x.com/ashstrology/status/1696225241653989614?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g...

WOTD: Shock- A state of being so disturbed  Frenchie’s For The Birds Segment:  Wedding Snub https://x.com/sabss_a/status/1692838694598607248?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Ok…And? https://x.com/imthelastqueen/status/1692988273520501173?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Cubicle Cuttin Up https://x.com/itskary_/status/1692592570570809419?s=46&t=2NkbQaiumSHOhPht43867g   Wes’s new music of...