Working hard or hardly not working? Seems like we can't catch a break. This week we're exploring Hustle Culture—where it came from, where it's headed, and when we'll finally be able to clock out.

What’s it like to go “Black to the Future?” Let’s find out as we explore Afrofuturism from the White perspective— and more importantly— the Black perspective.

Et tu, Brute? This week we'll be talking about Big Groove (formerly known as the Grooving Gorilla), Black media tropes, and if it's even possible to avoid becoming one. Welcome to Nuance IRL :01 Rodni and Lisa: The Origin Story :27 The artist formerly known as Grooving Gorilla 5:38 The Birth of a Nation and the birth of Black media tropes 11:45 What are the Black media tropes? 14:50 Black media tropes: To America and beyond! 24:38 Can we subvert these tropes IRL? 29:36 Give a femme their flowers 32:53 Outro 34:49 You can keep up with Lisa on: Tiktok: @lisadabahdest & IG: @mentalrealnessmag You can keep up with Rodni on:  IG: @artsyjawn We'd love to hear from you! Send any and all comments/questions to [email protected]!