One of the earliest safe spaces for Black folks was the church. Birthed from segregation gone spiritual, the Black church gave us a place to fellowship “freely.” We used the church to educate, organize, and mobilize. It was a storehouse for the needy and a house call for the shut-in. Over time we saw the rise of celebrity pastors and mega churches. With the rise of both, we’ve seen the community fall by the wayside. While we know that all churches haven’t left the Black community, the culture of the Black church has certainly shifted. The question now is: Has the Black church still of service to Black people.

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Tonight, we’re chopping it up about the infamous “5 Love Languages.” Where did they come from and what are they actually for? You might be surprised to learn that they were never meant to be universal let alone law. Rather than reject them though, let’s re-contextualize them. Let’s imagine what those languages could be for the Black community.

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Can you age out of tradition? How does the wisdom of good aging change the way you move? When you’re over 40 and still in your prime, the game might look a little different! We’re talking to Janese Boston about dating at an age where most have either settled down or plain old settled.

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Have you ever been blindsided by the realization that you were just entertainment? Often, people have entire narratives in their minds about relationships, how they should go, and who the other person should be. It's in those narratives that some of us get caught and hurt for not living up to the character written for us. Let's explore some potential lines of demarcation that separate those seeking love from those lusting after romance.

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Tripp sits with practitioners from two different worlds. A healer and a therapist. Keisha & Jalisha talk therapy, energy, and the raw truth about “The Work.”

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Moving on can be difficult. Especially when we feel closure is needed. It’s usually a closure that calls for acknowledgement and apologies. While both are nice to have, they aren’t guaranteed. In this episode we look at moving on without apologies and recovering without your pain being externally acknowledged.

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America has policed Black bodies and expression from slavery down to laws against Black joy. When asked to fit emotional expression within the comfort of white society, what is the value of choosing to feel more intently? In this episode of Tripp After Dark we explore the idea of choosing joy as an act of resistance.

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Bitterness is a choice. It’s a choice we see folks make all too often. On this episode, Cousin Tripp and Cousin Odi discuss how many of the fellas fall into bitterness and ways to escape.

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