Please excuse or technical difficulties this episode. We're working on it! But did introduce a new segmentWhere's the Brief?--LoveCraft Country MovieLeBron James polling station at stadiumThe whole state of AlabamaCheck My AdsVia AgencyMoments of Joy--Girl Scouts USA new CEOTemi CokerLeslie Odom JrAppropriation Smackdown-ish!--WAP and the W does not stand for white...

Remember, even on your worst days you're still better than theses hoes - Niecy NashWhere's The Brief?Oh, KFC, we see you!  Hulu is Woke!Jake from State Farm -- the authorities have it!H&M, you so crazyWe need you still 600&RisingMoments of BLACK Joy--Black is KING. Captain Marvel is getting even better.Zoe Saldana we accept your apology.Niecy Nash is whole mood.What They Should Have Said Was...See ya later, CEO!It's just kids' clothes, yo, come on!

Where's the Brief:Apple's WFH VideoLet it out, in Iceland (virtually)Chicken Licken ... or whateverCountrytime Lemonade BailoutMoments of JoyMegan Thee ANIME Stallion Arthell Isom coming to a TV near you.North Carolina is still the lesser Carolina but we see what you're doing.Jen Reid you're a queen and a STATUE.What They Should Have SaidHow Brands Apologize ... or, should

Y'all love doubling down, whether it be a chicken sandwich or racism.Where's The Brief?Rosapark or Rosa Parks?  You be the judge.W+K + Facebook:  Here you go.Moments of Joy---Mark take that L bruh.Marsai let'm know you BEEN on.My Batwoman is BLACK.Keedron finna make hitsWhat You Should Have Said...Yes, Christopher Griffin!  Plants!!Oh, Goya, no.  Stop it.Bonus Shenanigans:Joy Reid about to get it, after she got it.Read this book!We about to watch Hamilton together and do live commentary next week!

We said goodbye to our favorite show dog (as in this show, not a dog show) Peanutbutter Jones, the biggest, slobbiest, three-leggedliest, dog in the world. He went to dog glory at home surrounded by a cat who tolerated him, a dog who barely tolerated him, and Jen who legit loved his big dumbness very much. We dedicate Because Black this week to Peanutbutter Jones, the big white dog who always had something to say in the background. LinksWhere’s the Brief?Unilever story on “fair & lovey” NBA ad (Jen +, Jordan not so much)Popeye’s Ads (Jordan +, Jen = angry)Allstate Ads (Jordan +, Jen = imma try)Moments of Joy!Shoutout to the 6 supreme court justices. YES, JUST THE SIX Yess to the yessss!Know your data!Black Lives Matter font. 

Blackity, blackity, BLACK.Show links:Black bookstores for the winBlack Parade Route a curated collection of beautiful black small businesses to supportBlack Parade THE SONG! 

We're back! Join us as we dust off our mics and do our good work, dragging brands and individuals alike.Spicy Nuggets with a side of sad sauce: https://www.qsrweb.com/news/wendys-bears-brunt-of-social-media-slam-around-franchisee-ceos-trump-donations/What’s Bevel, you ask:https://www.fastcompany.com/90280166/tristan-walker-announces-acquisition-by-procter-gamble-will-remain-as-ceo-and-move-company-to-atlantaBlackout Tuesday Backfire:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theroot.com/what-is-blackout-tuesday-industries-brands-and-more-g-1843852383/ampPlease buy all this ice cream. All day. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.delish.com/food-news/amp32755773/ben-and-jerrys-black-lives-matter-statement/Also, shop here all the time. They are the best (and 100% not paying us to say it.  We shout out our favorites so you know where to go!) https://shophighst.com/

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There's a whole lot of blackness in this episode.  And, it's the last one of the season before our Blooper episode next week!  Season 2 is going to be a bit different -- same basic format, but we're going to add interviews with some of our favorite folks to the mix!Coca-Cola:  https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/coca-colas-equal-love-ads-spark-fury-hungary/2189826Gucci:  https://www.elle.com/fashion/a28554453/gucci-renee-tirado-global-head-of-diversity-equity-inclusion/Cyntoia Brown:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/07/us/cyntoia-brown-release.htmlCiara:  https://www.bet.com/style/fashion/2019/08/07/ciara-is-named-creative-director-of-nike-and-jordan-kids-for-fin.htmlKick Lee:  https://www.womenofcincy.org/home/kick-leeAfropunk:https://afropunk.com/Shoppe Black:http://shoppeblack.us/