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Jul 08

What is Gentrification?

We are talking about gentrification in this podcast episode. We define and analyze this issue that is affecting historic neighborhoods all across the country. Low income residents, mostly people of color, are being displaced daily. There are serious consequences to this phenomenon and we discuss every aspect. Please comment, rate and subscribe. https://gethappywithj.com/

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Jul 01

Tennis Anyone? Our Wimbledon 2019 Preview

Tennis is a great love and it is my pleasure to talk all about the sport and Wimbledon which begins tomorrow. I review upcoming matches and potential upsets. Who are my favorites to win? Just take a listen to find out. https://gethappywithj.com/

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Jun 22

When They See Us Review

When They See Us is an emotionally painful but necessary viewing experience. This film gives a snapshot of the grim reality of racism and poverty and how they are impacted by a flawed justice system. Take a listen to the Get Happy With J podcast review. Be sure to send us a comment on theRead More

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Jun 17

Does Reality TV Create Monsters?

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to what we watch on television. Reality TV is part of the cultural fabric of this country. We watch it by the millions and the more “ratchet” the behavior, the more we watch. This podcast episode questions whetherRead More

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May 05

Dealing With Grief: Birthdays & Anniversaries

Dealing with grief after the loss of a loved one is never easy. After you survive the acute grief, when the emotional devastation is at its worse, you may feel like that is the end. The truth is that as long as you live, you may experience grief bursts on certain days associated with theRead More

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Apr 29

The Cancel Culture

In this podcast episode we explore the phenomenon of the cancel culture. We analyze the concept and what it means specifically to African-Americans. In the world of social media it is all too easy to become divided and angry. As we all navigate the landscape of the internet, it is good to do self-checks andRead More

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Apr 15

Colorism 101

Colorism in the black community is a sensitive topic to discuss. In this podcast episode, Karen and I open up about our personal experiences with colorism. We have to very different points of view on the issue in ways which may be surprising. We only touch the surface with an issue that runs deep. ThereRead More

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Apr 07

The Mueller Mess

Weeks before the Mueller report was released to Attorney General William Barr, there was a murmur which began in response to the question we were all asking ourselves, “What if the Mueller report doesn’t conclude much of anything?” The very thought that after two years of waiting for the report nothing much would come ofRead More

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Mar 31

Dear Jussie and Cardi B

Attorney Don Jackson joins me in this week’s podcast episode. With the help of Don’s legal expertise, we analyze the recent public spectacle of the Jussie Smollett case and Cardi B’s troubling admissions. The sudden unexplained dismissal of all charges related to Jussie Smollott’s case creates an opportunity to have a larger discussion about crimeRead More

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Mar 24

Healthcare: An Intimate Portrait

Turn on any news show and you are likely to hear the political debate about healthcare. Sadly, what is usually missing is the actual personal perspective of individuals for whom healthcare is not merely a talking point, but a crisis. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been under constant attack since it was signed intoRead More

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