Topic: Howard University

The hosts discuss Phylicia Rashad's tweet celebrating the correction of a "miscarriage of justice" and her subsequent retraction after public backlash. They theorize that Rashad received a "Boule phone call" from powerful interests forcing her to align with the mainstream narrative. The segment compares Cosby's treatment to that of Andrew Cuomo, noting the difference in how political versus entertainment figures are handled by the justice system.

The hosts revisit an interaction between Kamala Harris and Miami rapper Uncle Luke (Luther Campbell). They discuss an article Campbell wrote criticizing Harris's record on prison reform and his subsequent "certification" of her Blackness after they shared a meal of fried chicken. The analysis focuses on Harris's perceived disdain during the interview and her history as an attractive, ambitious politician in California.

Howard University professor Dr. Greg Carr discusses Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a candidate for the greatest president despite the New Deal's exclusion of black people from the GI Bill and mortgages. This logic is criticized as a "red vs blue" bias that excuses racism in Democratic icons while condemning it in others.

The importance of the South Carolina primary as a litmus test for black voters is discussed. A controversy involving Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes, who described the Alpha Kappa Alpha "Skee-Wee" call as a "screech," is used to illustrate the cultural disconnect in mainstream media coverage.

A 1928 letter from a Howard University student is read, exposing color discrimination within black fraternities and sororities. The letter describes how light-skinned students were prioritized for membership while darker students were excluded. The hosts note that Kamala Harris is an alumna of Howard and a member of the organizations mentioned in the context of the "Boule."

Lawrence Otis Graham discusses the strict dress codes and behaviors enforced in upper-class black households to avoid being associated with "criminal elements." This includes forbidding hoodies and bright sneakers. The hosts also reveal that Spelman College was named after John D. Rockefeller’s wife, highlighting the influence of white philanthropy on elite black institutions.

The hosts critique Kamala Harris's biographical narrative, specifically her emphasis on being "born in Oakland" and attending Howard University. They argue she omits a significant portion of her upbringing in Canada and her life with her Indian mother to bolster her "black card" for political gain. This shaping of her history is described as a calculated move to align herself with the civil rights legacy of Oakland.