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The hosts conclude by discussing the amygdala as the "reptilian brain" responsible for survival instincts and lack of compassion. They link the term "Archons" to the Black Boule, an elite secret society of wealthy African Americans who allegedly serve the interests of white supremacy. The episode ends with a reflection on the "Golden Rule" as the ultimate antidote to social manipulation and a final sign-off with the song "Queen of My Soul."
Lawrence Otis Graham explains why the Black elite in Philadelphia shunned Bill Cosby, viewing him as a mere "entertainer" rather than a professional in law or medicine. The hosts discuss Cosby's influence in the 1990s and his attempts to project a "Boulé" mindset to the American public. They compare this to Donald Trump's exclusion from certain white elite circles despite his wealth.
The late Steve Cokely's research into Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule, is revisited. Cokely argued that this elite black secret society exerts significant influence over the black press and various Greek-letter organizations, often acting in the interests of the white establishment.
Commentator Roland Martin expressed confusion over the Gayle King and Snoop Dogg feud, which a guest on his show explained as a reaction to a long history of biased reporting. The guest argued that King and Oprah focus disproportionately on black male predators while giving white males a pass. This segment introduces the concept of the "Boule" or the "talented tenth," elite black individuals accused of protecting the status quo rather than representing the average black male.
Representative Adam Clayton Powell Jr. defined Black Power as a movement for dignity and integrity, representing a more conservative, religious wing of Harlem leadership. His opposition to certain civil rights demonstrations was often driven by his desire to protect his influence within the Democratic Party.
