The Black Umbrella

Welcome to another #TBUthursday! WOTD: col·league Frenchie keeps For The Birds short today discussing Michael B Jordan & Mo'Nique's choice words for black women who choose to wear bonnets out in public.  Wes discusses new music from Bille Eilish & Olivia Rodrigo's new album SOUR. Solange's artist collective SAINT HERON dropped Passage, a 6-minute short film showcasing the finalist of the 2021 Inte...

Happy #TBUthursday everyone!  We know the title has you intrigued and we can't wait for you to hear all we discuss on today's episode.  WOTD: an·frac·tu·ous Frenchie discusses parents supporting their young children's art, the potato salad debate driving the timeline crazy, men's opinions on what women should eat, & the Miami polices departments failed attempt to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ...

Happy #TBUthursday!  In these weeks For The BIrds segment, Frenchie discusses the proper attire for the groom to show up in to his wedding, Nick Cannon's kids, and how catching flights has turned into catching fights.  Wes discusses new music from Masego & the Puerto Rican Princess, notable performances from the Billboard Music Awards, Lil Nas X on SNL, & a new show coming to BET this summer calle...

Welcome to another #TBUthurday!  We hope you all enjoyed our interview last week! This week we bring it back to the basics discussing topics like dating for fun, New music from J. Cole and Jorja Smith, and Ariana Grande's marriage!  In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we explore different methods we use to stay present and grounded in life as things start to pick up. Follow Us! @tbupodcast...

Happy #TBUthursday! We've got a very special episode for you. This week we are joined by the lovely Dr. Shimeca Videau. Since this past weekend was Mother's Day and Dr. Shimeca is a new mommy, we had step under our umbrella to discuss motherhood during a pandemic, relationships, professional life, and so much more on this special mother's day edition of The Black Umbrella.  Dr. Shimeca is also the...

Happy #TBUThursday! We are happy to be back in your ears this Thursday. Nika open us up with "Succumb" as this week's word of the day. Frenchie tests our math skills this episode and we discovered how each of us solves problems differently. Wes gives us an extensive music review today as he reviews new projects from Dawn Richard, Shelly AKA DRAM, & Andra Day.  We dedicated this week's Under Our Um...

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us off the heels of Wes's birthday celebration as we discuss the highlights from our weekend, what we are paying dust, and an impromptu storytime from Frenchie & Wes.  In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment Frenchies leads us in {THE AND}, a card game developed by The Skin Deep company. There are many different decks to choose from on their website theskindeep.com & tod...

Happy Birthday, Wes! This week Nika highlights Danita Johnson as our black woman of the week. Danita is the first black president of a Major League Soccer club and one of the highest-ranking female club executives in league history. Nika leads this weeks Under Our Umbrella segment opening up the conversation by asking us a couple of questions. When is the last time you've wowed yourself & how ofte...

R.I.P Daunte Wright This week yet another black man was slain at the hands of the police. We offer a moment of silence for Daunte Wright and our prayers are with his family and loved ones.  This week Nika highlights Carol Moseley Braun, the first black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. This week's Under Our Umbrella topic has everything to do with being SPRUNG! What does it mean to be "sprung"? H...

It's #TBUthursday! We are happy to be back on the mics and in your ears this lovely Thursday. This past week was International Transgender Day of Visibility and Nika highlights some major organizations doing the work to help advance the community and bring national awareness to issues within the LGBTQ+ space.  In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we all reflect on a time in our lives where we realiz...

Happy #TBUthursday! It's a new month with new beginnings.  This week's Under Our Umbrella Frenchie leads a conversation on "Pick Me Culture"  Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us!  theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com

Happy #TBUthurdsay! We are so happy to have Amira as a guest on this week's show discussing all things surrounding alternative spirituality, religion, & tarot. You definitely don't want to miss this eye opening treat of an episode.   Amira's Bio: Amira Gregory is a mental health practitioner who helps facilitate healing amongst the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Through her journey to become her mo...

We've got more black girl magic for you this #TBUthursday as Nika continues her Black Women's History month series recognizing Pearl L. Stewart. She was the first African American woman to lead a major daily newspaper when she was hired in 1992 to head the Oakland Tribune. In 2002 she founded the website Black College Wire (blackcollegewire.org), an online news service and training program for jou...

We are back this week with some more black women magic. Nika highlights Mary Ellen Pleasant, a 19th-century American entrepreneur, financier, real estate magnate, and abolitionist. A huge topic of discussion flooding the timeline this week was Oprah's interview with Megan & Harry and Wes gives you the breakdown on all the main points of the interview.  Frenchie leads this week's Under Our Umbrella...

It's #TBUthursday and Nika has something special for y'all this week. Since March is Women's History Month Nika thought it would be great to highlight some black women in history. This week we are honoring the story of Bridget "Biddy" Mason.  We discuss what we want to purge and what we want to manifest for ourselves for the remainder of the year in this week's Under Our Umbrella and it get's DEEP...

Happy #TBUthursday! Nika is here to provide you with the perfect start to your day with this week's Black History Month Highlight! Patria Coffee, located in Compton, CA, is a black-owned small batch organic coffee roaster offering a sense of community at the corner where coffee meets culture. Visit patriacoffee.com and follow them on Instagram @patriacoffee for more information.  We have all faced...

Happy #TBUthursday! We know it's a bit chilly out there for everyone right now but no matter rain, snow, wind, or shine, there is one treat that ALWAYS hits the spot. Nika gives this week's Black History Month Highlight to Ken's Ice Cream located in Carson, CA. With unique flavors like Coconut Pineapple, Bubble Gum, Black Walnut, and so much more. Ken's Ice Cream has exactly what you need to fulfi...

Happy #TBUthursday! Nika wants to make sure you all get the haircare you deserve from a BLACK OWNED beauty supply. This week's black history month highlight goes to Textured Tech Beauty Supply! You can follow them on Instagram @texturedtech and visit their website texturedtech.com to shop and learn more about the owner Teryn McElroy and why she was inspired to start the business.  In this weeksUnd...

Happy #TBUthursday family! February is the month of LOVE & BLACKNESS! This month is Black History Month and in celebration of that Nika will highlight a local black business or influential black person within our surrounding community each week. To kick it off we are highlighting Juice-C-Juice!  You can visit gotjuices.com and follow them on Instagram @juicecjuice  In this week's Under Our Umbrell...

Happy #TBUthursday! We give our condolences and honor the legacy of Kobe as we enter the one year anniversary of his passing. There was so much to say about this past week's inauguration and we discuss it all from the fashions to the entertainment. We also touch on the LONG-AWAITED Keyshia Cole & Ashanti Verzuz.  This weeks Under Our Umbrella sparks conversation on the struggles we have all faced...

Hey y'all! We are back with our Season 3 premiere. We are so excited to be coming through your speakers every #TBUthursday again. Catch up with us as we discuss what we all did during our break along with all that happened in music, social media, and the news while we were away.  In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we set our goals and intentions for 2021! What are your goals for the year? Hit us u...

We've had such a great time giving you the best season we possibly could in this year of turmoil. In this final episode, we give you the usual rundown on what is viral on Twitter and in pop culture. We close out the episode with our highs and lows of 2020 along with each of us setting one goal for the year 2021.  We love you all and thank you for listening! See you in 2021 Follow us: @TBUpodcast-...

This week on TBU we discuss Ice Cube & 50 Cent supporting Trump, #EndSARS, new music from H.E.R, and the looming criticisms on social media over the trailer of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a new movie coming to Netflix with Viola Davis as the lead.  In our, Under Our Umbrella segment, we tackle our own personal definitions of reciprocation and what it looks like from the outside looking in. Follow us...

In this week's For the Birds segment, we discuss the Lakers bringing home their 17th Championship title to LA, the logic of spending money on furniture, and urge celebrities to put their clothes on when telling us to get out and vote. The Under Our Umbrella segment this week poses one question. What's doing too much for your partner?  Follow us: @TBUpodcast- Instagram & Twitter  E-mail us:  thebla...

There is so much to discuss this week! First, Frenchie shares her thoughts on the #DeborahCoxChallenge in our For the Birds segment. Our favorite non-auntie Ava DuVernay found herself in the hot seat with black twitter, and we discuss this year's 2020 SAVAGEXFENTY fashion show.  This week's Under Our Umbrella segment tackles the topic of perception. Have you ever encountered a "chameleon" in your...