The Black Umbrella

WOTD: ded·i·ca·tion Frenchie always gets us right on with what is viral and trending on Twitter. This week we discussed the Alizé freak, Morman's practice of soaking, & people lying for clout on the timeline. Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned: "Over"- Lucky Daye "Can We Be Friends"- Kirby A Live Sensation Luke James So much happened this pa...

Happy #TBUthursday!  WOTD: lu·cid Frenchie always gets us right on with what is viral and trending on Twitter. Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned:  Lil Nas X- Montero Sevyn- Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz  Tems- If Orange Was A Place  Wes discusses the disappointment of this past weekend Emmys and gives all the love and praise to Michaela Coel...

Happy #TBUthursday!  WOTD: re·spon·sive Frenchie celebrates Big Brother history being made in her For The Birds segment as well as the protocol on bringing a crying baby to a wedding and Nicki Minaj's CDC COVID-19 Vaccine guidelines. Wes updates us on some great new music in this week's Gust of Wind segment. Music Mentioned:  Ari Lennox "Pressure Chlöe "Have Mercy"  Yebba Dawn Two big events happe...

Happy #TBUthursday!  After last week's much-needed break we are back with a new episode. Happy Birthday Nika! Go wish Nika a very happy birthday @tbupodcast on Instagram & Twitter.  WOTD: jeop·ard·ize Frenchie catches us up on what's been buzzing these past two weeks on Twitter in our For The Birds Segment. We talk about the awful crate challenge taking social media by storm, Baby Montero, the new...

Happy #TBUthursday! This week we continue our summer interview series with authors Frederick Smith & Chaz L. Cruz. We talk all about their new novel Busy Ain't The Half Of It and discuss our thoughts on the book. Frederick Smith (he/him:) is a university administrator by day, specializing in diversity and inclusion, at San Francisco State. And by night, he is an author with five published novels s...

Happy #TBUthursday! WOTD: gar·nish Frenchie dedicated her whole For The Birds segment to the foolishness of men. Trust, you want to hear all of what we have to say on this matter. Wes highlights new music from Victoria Monet, Tinashe, Sidibe, and Duckworth in this week's Gust of Wind Segment. He also discusses Beyoncé's iconic Harpers Bazar cover & interview in celebration of her upcoming 40th bir...

Happy #TBUthursday!  WOTD: ex·em·pla·ry Frenchie starts off the For The Birds segment with "DaClownery" and the mess he spewed at Miami's Rolling Loud Festival last week. She also discusses the rise in airport harassment & Twitter's freaky FLEETNIK!   Wes highlights new music from this week in the Gust of Wind Segment.  Ré Lxuise- Sweetest Revenge  Tink- Heat Of The Moment Isaiah Rashad- The House...

Happy #TBUthursday everyone! Today's show is geared toward incoming and current college students trying to figure out their career paths. We are dispelling the common narrative colleges push regarding your major defining where you will land in your life/career. Briana is here today to discuss her journey through college and how she didn't let the degree she graduated with define her career. She is...

Happy #TBUthursday!  WOTD: re·lent·less We have got a great show for yall this week as a buffer during our Summer Interview Series. We hope you all are enjoying it!  In the For The Birds segment, Frenchie discusses the element of privacy within interpersonal relationships and explores the history of black interior design in 90s sitcom television.  Wes hits on all the new music for this week from N...

Happy #TBUthursday! We are back at it again with another installment of our summer interview series starring Darren Graham! Darren is a model, influencer, business owner, fashion guru, Vlogger, and fellow podcast host with his show Spicy Mango Talk. Between working, curating & editing content daily for social media, and launching his now thriving jewelry SHEEKSS mid pandemic; this man is definitel...

Happy #TBUthursday & SURPRISE!! Welcome to our 2021 Summer Interview Series!   This week we have the lovely Sexy P & Tay joining us in-studio from the show It All Cums Back 2 Sex. Follow them on IG @Itallcumsback2sex & visit their website itallcumsback2sex.com for more information on the show and where to listen :).  WOTD: in·cum·bent Frenchie starts off this weeks For The Birds segment with the d...

Welcome to another #TBUthursday!  WOTD: des·ic·cate Frenchie flies right into the For The Birds segment discussing rapper Saweetie's dream collaboration and the recent influx of people ghosting on attending parties. Wes also steps into the nest to propose a question to the group that he saw on Twitter. So much new music came out this week and Wes is covering it all for us. Jazmine Sullivan's new s...

Happy #TBUthursday!  WOTD: ab·rupt Frenchie talks about American Airlines' sudden cancellation on hundreds of flights due to them being short-staffed, Nancy Pelosi along with a group of black lawmakers singing the Black National Anthem,  & T-Pain's confession of being sent into a depression sparked by a rude comment Usher made to him.  Wes is covering all the new music this week from H.E.R, Snoh A...

Happy #TBUthursday!  WOTD: vir·tu·o·so Frenchie brings in this week's For The Birds segment discussing delusional alpha males who don't believe women should have male friends or be pleasured to the fullest extent.  She also dives into the COLORIST heights discussing the piss poor Afro Latinx representation in the new movie/musical In The Heights.  In the Gust of Wind segment, Wes discusses all the...

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