21 episodes

A show where we discuss fun things, strange things, wrong things and all things black. Each week we bring interesting bits of information on:- Where's the Brief, a quick take on branding, marketing or advertising- Jordan's Minute of Joy: a ray of sunshine in a rather dark world- Appropriation Smackdown (Give Us Our Stuff Back)

Because Black Because Black

    • Society & Culture

A show where we discuss fun things, strange things, wrong things and all things black. Each week we bring interesting bits of information on:- Where's the Brief, a quick take on branding, marketing or advertising- Jordan's Minute of Joy: a ray of sunshine in a rather dark world- Appropriation Smackdown (Give Us Our Stuff Back)

    BAPs Walked So Cardi B Could Run

    BAPs Walked So Cardi B Could Run

    Please excuse or technical difficulties this episode. We're working on it! But did introduce a new segment


    Where's the Brief?
    --
    LoveCraft Country Movie
    LeBron James polling station at stadium
    The whole state of Alabama
    Check My Ads
    Via Agency

    Moments of Joy
    --
    Girl Scouts USA new CEO
    Temi Coker
    Leslie Odom Jr

    Appropriation Smackdown-ish!
    --
    WAP and the W does not stand for white...

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Casserole

    Casserole

    Remember, even on your worst days you're still better than theses hoes - Niecy Nash

    Where's The Brief?
    Oh, KFC, we see you! 
    Hulu is Woke!
    Jake from State Farm -- the authorities have it!
    H&M, you so crazy
    We need you still 600&Rising

    Moments of BLACK Joy
    --
    Black is KING.
    Captain Marvel is getting even better.
    Zoe Saldana we accept your apology.
    Niecy Nash is whole mood.

    What They Should Have Said Was...
    See ya later, CEO!
    It's just kids' clothes, yo, come on!

    • 1 hr 24 min
    WFH with Lemonade & Anime

    WFH with Lemonade & Anime

    Where's the Brief:
    Apple's WFH Video
    Let it out, in Iceland (virtually)
    Chicken Licken ... or whatever
    Countrytime Lemonade Bailout

    Moments of Joy
    Megan Thee ANIME Stallion
    Arthell Isom coming to a TV near you.
    North Carolina is still the lesser Carolina but we see what you're doing.
    Jen Reid you're a queen and a STATUE.

    What They Should Have Said
    How Brands Apologize ... or, should

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Double Down

    The Double Down

    Y'all love doubling down, whether it be a chicken sandwich or racism.

    Where's The Brief?
    Rosapark or Rosa Parks?  You be the judge.
    W+K + Facebook:  Here you go.

    Moments of Joy
    ---
    Mark take that L bruh.
    Marsai let'm know you BEEN on.
    My Batwoman is BLACK.
    Keedron finna make hits

    What You Should Have Said...
    Yes, Christopher Griffin!  Plants!!
    Oh, Goya, no.  Stop it.

    Bonus Shenanigans:
    Joy Reid about to get it, after she got it.
    Read this book!
    We about to watch Hamilton together and do live commentary next week!

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Good Bye Peanut Butter Jones

    Good Bye Peanut Butter Jones

    We said goodbye to our favorite show dog (as in this show, not a dog show) Peanutbutter Jones, the biggest, slobbiest, three-leggedliest, dog in the world. He went to dog glory at home surrounded by a cat who tolerated him, a dog who barely tolerated him, and Jen who legit loved his big dumbness very much. We dedicate Because Black this week to Peanutbutter Jones, the big white dog who always had something to say in the background.

    Links
    Where’s the Brief?
    Unilever story on “fair & lovey”
    NBA ad (Jen +, Jordan not so much)
    Popeye’s Ads (Jordan +, Jen = angry)
    Allstate Ads (Jordan +, Jen = imma try)

    Moments of Joy!
    Shoutout to the 6 supreme court justices. YES, JUST THE SIX Yess to the yessss!
    Know your data!
    Black Lives Matter font. 

    • 54 min
    Juneteenth

    Juneteenth

    Blackity, blackity, BLACK.

    Show links:

    Black bookstores for the win
    Black Parade Route a curated collection of beautiful black small businesses to support
    Black Parade THE SONG! 

    • 37 min

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