Nick and Irna talk about all the ways that Black humanities created an outlet for personal and political expression amidst Cheeto Satan’s rule. They discuss their favorite music, films, TV shows, and art from 2017. Of course there are lots of laughs, generous amounts of shade, and tons of love. Check us next week as we discuss what we hope for ourselves and in the lives of Black queer folks in 2018.

Andrea Jenkins became the first transgender out woman of color to be elected to public office. Marginalized people ain’t got time for oppression and went to the polls to remind others. Irna says we should think about having more platonic baes in our lives. Jazzy Rowe’s self advocacy is what #blackgirlmagic is made of. One of us had an orgy. Al Reynolds is courageous AF. Giovanni Melton should be here. We changed our relationship status to “it’s complicated”with Tyrese. The perfomative masculinity olympics. Why good fathers matter.