Episodes
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Good Samaritan, or Murderer?
After the New York Subway murder of Jordan Neely, his attacker claimed that he was being a Good Samaritan, as he felt like his life – and the lives of other riders – was in danger. The Revs discuss their thoughts on the incident, and what they think should happen next. -
Knocking on the Wrong Door While Black
In light of the shooting of Kansas City teen, Ralph Yarl, The Revs discuss the issues and fears of Black people continually being shot – and possibly losing their lives because they made a mistake. Tiredly and with frustration, they try to come to a conclusion and ask the repetitive question, “when is enough, enough?” -
The Tennessee Three
After expressing their dismay regarding gun control, two of the three members of the “Tennessee Three” were expelled from their roles in the state’s House of Representatives. Democratic lawmakers Justin Jones and Justin Pearson – both Black men – demanded stricter laws surrounding guns just six days after another mass shooting in America. The Revs discuss their views on the Representatives’ treatment, what democracy looks like in 2023, their projections for Tennessee and other states, and more. -
Kamala Harris Extends Her Duties to the Motherland
It’s been three years since President Joe Biden was sworn into office with his right-hand woman, Kamala Harris as the Vice President: the first woman and Black person to serve in the role. Though being more than halfway through their term, some ask if Harris is capable of holding this position and other question why the question is even being raised, when Harris has proven herself to be more than qualified to serve in the nation’s second-highest office. As Women’s History Month comes to a close, The Revs weigh in on their thoughts on Harris’ job thus far – and their perception of her in the role – in the podcast’s Season 6 opener. -
The Embrace: Black History Month Special
In a special episode for Black History Month, The Revs discuss “the embrace” from overall blackness to the recently unveiled artwork from Leslie Jones. How do you embrace? -
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.
