Get Happy With J Podcast

The Happy Squad: Karen Wilson, Jittaun Woods and Michael Hurt The biggest news of the past week featured the deal made between the NFL and super star Jay Z. Jay Z is best known as one the greatest hip hop artists of all time, but now his fame transcends the music industry as he is now a billionaire entrepreneur. He is a business within himself and has been quietly taking on racial injustice for years, but as of late has stepped forward to be the voice of a generation addressing racism and the justice system. He has been a visible and vocal supporter of Colin Kaepernick's activism and his battle against the NFL. The black community seems to be divided down the middle with those siding with Jay Z's partnership with the NFL and those who criticize him as a sell out. In this podcast episode we discuss the issue from all sides. Please join the conversation by sharing your thoughts on our Facebook page or website. https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj https://gethappywithj.com/

We are talking about gentrification in this podcast episode. We define and analyze this issue that is affecting historic neighborhoods all across the country. Low income residents, mostly people of color, are being displaced daily. There are serious consequences to this phenomenon and we discuss every aspect. Please comment, rate and subscribe. https://gethappywithj.com/

Tennis is a great love and it is my pleasure to talk all about the sport and Wimbledon which begins tomorrow. I review upcoming matches and potential upsets. Who are my favorites to win? Just take a listen to find out. https://gethappywithj.com/

When They See Us is an emotionally painful but necessary viewing experience. This film gives a snapshot of the grim reality of racism and poverty and how they are impacted by a flawed justice system. Take a listen to the Get Happy With J podcast review. Be sure to send us a comment on the website or on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/ https://gethappywithj.com/

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to what we watch on television. Reality TV is part of the cultural fabric of this country. We watch it by the millions and the more "ratchet" the behavior, the more we watch. This podcast episode questions whether or not reality tv creates the monsters we love to hate. Take a listen and join the conversation. https://gethappywithj.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj

Dealing with grief after the loss of a loved one is never easy. After you survive the acute grief, when the emotional devastation is at its worse, you may feel like that is the end. The truth is that as long as you live, you may experience grief bursts on certain days associated with the loss of your loved ones, such as their birthday or the anniversary of their death. The emotions can creep up on you slowly, or hit you out of the blue. In this podcast episode my husband and I open up and share tips on how we deal with such days after the loss of our son. Please share this episode with anyone that you know is suffering from grief. We are both witnesses that life goes on and you can experience happiness and joy again. Please share, rate and subscribe to the podcast. https://gethappywithj.com/

In this podcast episode we explore the phenomenon of the cancel culture. We analyze the concept and what it means specifically to African-Americans. In the world of social media it is all too easy to become divided and angry. As we all navigate the landscape of the internet, it is good to do self-checks and take care of our emotional wellbeing. Choose your battles and take breaks from the madness as necessary. Listen and join the conversation. Please do us a favor and comment, rate and subscribe to the podcast. https://gethappywithj.com/

Colorism in the black community is a sensitive topic to discuss. In this podcast episode, Karen and I open up about our personal experiences with colorism. We have to very different points of view on the issue in ways which may be surprising. We only touch the surface with an issue that runs deep. There will definitely be more in depth analysis and debate in future episodes. As always, you are encouraged to join the conversation at the website or on our Facebook page.

Weeks before the Mueller report was released to Attorney General William Barr, there was a murmur which began in response to the question we were all asking ourselves, "What if the Mueller report doesn't conclude much of anything?" The very thought that after two years of waiting for the report nothing much would come of it was an unthinkable conclusion. Yet as of today, that is where we stand. The release of the full unredacted report has been demanded by Congress under threat of a subpoena, with the Barr led Justice Department taking their time to comply. Trump has taken a victory lap before anyone other than the Mueller team and Barr know what exactly the report concluded. There is growing suspicion that Barr might be covering up troubling revelations that the report may reveal. We should know more in the coming weeks, but in the meantime we attempt to process what we know so far in the podcast episode. The release of Barr's summary was such a let down for many, causing people to feel the same sense of shock and hopelessness of the 2016 election night. Listen and join the conversation at the website https://gethappywithj.com/.

Attorney Don Jackson joins me in this week's podcast episode. With the help of Don's legal expertise, we analyze the recent public spectacle of the Jussie Smollett case and Cardi B's troubling admissions. The sudden unexplained dismissal of all charges related to Jussie Smollott's case creates an opportunity to have a larger discussion about crime and justice as it relates to celebrity and wealth. Cardi B has been a problem to the African-American community long before her recent admission of drugging and robbing black men. She has been promoting what has been dubbed as "Ho Culture" since she left the strip clubs to make her way on to reality tv and later the music industry. She is a walking stereotype and negative image of black femininity. Listen and join the discussion at our website http://www.gethappywithj.com.