Rooting for Everybody Black

Just 2 Pearls

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha root for everybody black. Jaimie kicks off the show with a reflection from Dr. Brittany Cooper's recent book, Eloquent Rage. Then, Porsha shares about a Mother's Day outing with her mom to see the Alvin Ailey dancers in New York City. After those opening segments, the Pearls remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. James Hal Cone, the Father of Black Liberation Theology. The Pearls dedicate the bulk of the episode to the First Annual Just 2 Pearls Black Excellence Awards. Members of the African diaspora living in the United States did too many pearly things to name this year, but Porsha and Jaimie managed to choose eight stand-outs to give "Black Excellence Awards." Even with those eight, they still had more to name! Stick around until the end of the episode to learn who received honorable mentions. Jaimie and Porsha know they have some excellent listeners. Please write to them to share your excellent moments from the past year. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or Just2Pearls.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email [e-mail]. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you! 2017-2018 "Pearl Black Excellence" Award Winners: Beyonce Knowles Carter Tarana Burke Cicely Tyson The casts of How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal Kendrick Lamar Jordan Peele Rihanna Ava Duvernay Honorable Mentions: Donald Glover ("Childish Gambino") Serena Williams Janelle Monae Lena Waithe Essence Magazine Black Athletes