Episodes
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The Highs and Lows of 2022
Through another wave of the pandemic, racial unrest, political achievements and everything in between, The Revs discuss 2022 for Blacks in America as the year – and Season 5 of All Rev’d Up – come to a close. -
Is Boston Still the "Most Racist City?"
As current Massachusetts residents, The Revs discuss their experiences, initial and current thoughts about the state of Boston with special guest, Boston’s Senior Advisor on Racial Justice in Equity and Inclusion, Lori Nelson. -
The Season of Gratitude
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday – the kick-off of the end-of-the-year holiday season – The Revs discuss the importance of being grateful, what they’re grateful for and what they’re looking forward to in this last part of the year. -
The Impact of Our Vote
The day after the 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections, The Revs discuss their political party preferences, thoughts on voting over the years, and most importantly: if they voted this year and their reasoning(s) behind the decision. -
Behind the Podcast: a Conversation with Co-Producer Kavontae Smalls
In a conversation with the Revs, All Rev’d Up producer, Kavontae Smalls discusses his work as a journalist, producer and social media manager, in addition to serving as a producer on All Rev’d Up. -
Behind the Podcast: a Conversation with Co-Producer Kyla L. Wright
In a conversation with the Revs, All Rev’d Up producer, Kyla L. Wright discusses her work as a journalist, advocate and entrepreneur, in addition to serving as a producer on All Rev’d Up for the last three seasons. -
Why Do We Obsess Over Kim Kardashian?
While Kim Kardashian has gained acclaim from social media and scandals to high-profile A-list relationships, the socialite is accused of her rise being on the backs of Black women. The Revs discuss the plight of Kardashian’s career, and how some resolve can come from the relative discourse amid her fame. -
Will Queen Serena Continue to Receive Her Flowers?
As Serena Williams – the greatest tennis player of all time – announced her “evolution” or retirement from the sport, the Revs discuss her legacy, the future of the sport and the barriers Williams has faced and broken as the world’s greatest. -
The Geopolitics of being Brittany Griner
In the Season 5 premiere, The Revs discuss the efforts in getting WNBA superstar Brittany Griner home from Russia, where she’s currently serving a sentence for possession of less than a gram of cannabis oil. Will Griner step foot on US soil again, or will she be forced to serve her recently-appointed nine year sentence? -
Roe v. Wade and its Impact on Black Folks
On June 24, 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. The landmark 1973 case granting women the legal right to an abortion was struck down in Dobbs v. Jackson case originating in Mississippi. Now without federal protections, many states have placed severe restrictions or outright banned abortions and the hardest to be hit by these laws will be the poor and Black and brown women. In this episode of the All Rev’d Up podcast, The Revs discuss the impact overturning Roe will have on Black folks.
