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Erika Alexander The Great Sep 09, 2021

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The play cousins are back! Joined by their sister, the beloved and iconic actress, entrepreneur, activist, director and emmy-nominated producer, Erika Alexander! What doesn't she do? Not only does she break down her newest roles on Wu-Tang: an American Saga and Run The World; she explains NFTs (we finally get it!) and her upcoming Concrete Park release and why the digital space is so important for Black creatives. Cousin Joy-Ann dishes on her epic summer girls trip, while Cousin Jacque continues to break new ground with her platform Vegan Sexy Cool

We're Still Gonna Wear A Mask May 15, 2021

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The play cousins welcome the wonderful Coach Jaz who's giving great tips on how to boost your immunity and center your spirit in the Age of Covid and beyond. Brilliant comedian and cousin Roy Wood Jr. also joins the mix to let us know how the world of comedy is surviving and how he discovered what could be life-changing information about his enslaved ancestors.

Don't Come For The Race Lady May 08, 2021

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The play cousins welcome their author, activist, and journalist cousin, Marc Lamont Hill, who is bringing the heat with his new show Black News Tonight. Cousin JoyAnn gives us the blow-by-blow of her epic takedown of Lil' Tuckems Carlton and Cousin Jacque prepares to take her first trip during the Age of Covid.

Finding Moments of Black Joy May 01, 2021

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Cousin Jacque and Cousin JoyAnn welcome their new play cousin Markuann Smith! The actor and executive producer speaks about the importance of pursuing your passion in life and how the stars aligned when he created his critically-acclaimed, hit series, Godfather of Harlem. The play cousins are also focused on finding moments of joy and preserving their mental health, in response to America's growing indifference to Black pain.

DMX Powerful Testimony Apr 10, 2021

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The Play Cousins are joined by a seminal voice in Black culture, Touré who reflects on the career of Hip Hop icon DMX and the real-life sources of pain behind his powerful music. Cousin Jacque and Cousin JoyAnn also discuss the mental toll of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, the influence and erasure of Black creatives, and FOX News' racist take on what caused the death of Prince Phillip.

Tina's Final Chapter Apr 03, 2021

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Cousins Jacque, JoyAnn and their Play Cousin Chris Witherspoon get emotional about the legendary Tina Turner's new documentary Tina, which is her final goodbye to fans as she prepares to spend the final chapter of her life out of the spotlight. The play cousins also discuss the phony outrage aimed at Lil Nas X and give their take on "vaccine passports."

Gurl, Bye! Mar 27, 2021

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The Play Cousins are joined by the amazing investigative journalist and Twitter giant Yashar, who's got the inside scoop on how Sharon Osbourne's past racist comments finally pushed her out at The Talk and more! Cousin Jacque and Cousin Joy compare vaccine experiences, talk gun ownership for Black people in America and give their take on the upcoming classic Earth Wind & Fire and Isley Brothers Verzuz battle.

Vax Etiquette Mar 20, 2021

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As Cousin Jacque prepares to get her dose, the play cousins do a deep-dive on the do's and don'ts of COVID-19 vaccine etiquette and the challenges we face as a society moving forward. Cousin Joy Ann discusses her natural hair journey and honorary cousin Chris Witherspoon joins the fun, with his take on The Oscars nominations and the tea on why this year's show is banning Zoom.

Racist Royal Tea Mar 13, 2021

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The play cousins are joined by Royal expert Lola Adesioye... and author (Why I Resist), activist and slayer of Piers Morgan, Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu; who are bringing HOT Black British Tea on the blockbuster Prince Harry, Meghan & Oprah interview and the role racism, white supremacy and the British media play in the Royal Family's reign. Cousin Jacque changes her mind about getting the vaccine and Cousin Joy weighs in on what her post-vaccine life looks like.

Makin' Good Trouble Mar 06, 2021

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The play cousins are joined by best-selling author Luuvie Ajayi Jones, who back droppin' some gems from her new book on how to fight fear and become a "Professional Troublemaker." Cousin Jacque gives her take on the D'Angelo Verzuz and Cousin Joy talks racist Republicans and their obsession with Potato Head!

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