The Black Syllabus

Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor
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The Black Syllabus is where culture meets the bigger questions. Hosted by Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor, the show starts with the stories everyone is talking about — then goes somewhere deeper. From politics and money to sports, media, culture and the ideas shaping our lives, Justin and Jeff challenge conventional wisdom, debate what power really looks like, and explore what the headlines often miss. Smart, provocative and unfiltered, The Black Syllabus isn’t here to tell you what to think. It’s here to give you something worth thinking about. Consider this your weekly addition to the syllabus.

Episodes

  1. 9h ago

    The Cornell Rape Case, Nikole Hannah-Jones & A Different World: Conversations on Accountability

    What do the choices we make, and the values we pass down, say about the world we're creating for the next generation? In Episode 2 of The Black Syllabus, Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor tackle three conversations at the intersection of parenting, education, culture, and personal responsibility. The discussion begins with the disturbing allegations surrounding the Cornell University rape case, in which seven fraternity members have been accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student. Speaking as fathers raising sons and daughters, Justin and Jeff examine consent, masculinity, peer pressure, and the moral responsibility of young men. Beyond the legal questions, they explore how participating in degrading conduct can diminish not only another person's humanity but one's own. The conversation then turns to Nikole Hannah-Jones and the difficult decisions Black parents face when choosing where to educate their children. How do we reconcile our commitment to public education and community investment with our desire to secure the best possible opportunities for our own children? Finally, Justin revisits the cultural legacy of A Different World, sharing three candid reflections on Jasmine Guy, aging in the public eye, and one of television's most memorable relationship storylines.

  2. Oct 2

    Jay-Z, Colin Kaepernick and the NFL: Protest, Power and the Price of a Seat at the Table

    In the first episode of The Black Syllabus, Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor revisit one of the most complicated debates in sports and culture: Jay-Z, Colin Kaepernick and the NFL. Was Jay-Z’s decision to partner with the NFL a pragmatic attempt to create change from inside one of America’s most powerful institutions? Or did the partnership undermine the protest Kaepernick started by taking a knee? We talk about Jay-Z’s controversial “past kneeling” comments, Kaepernick’s legacy, the difference between access and power, and a larger question: What happens when protest meets wealth, influence and institutional acceptance? It’s a conversation about much more than football. It’s about activism, capitalism, Black celebrity, power — and the price of getting a seat at the table.

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About

The Black Syllabus is where culture meets the bigger questions. Hosted by Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor, the show starts with the stories everyone is talking about — then goes somewhere deeper. From politics and money to sports, media, culture and the ideas shaping our lives, Justin and Jeff challenge conventional wisdom, debate what power really looks like, and explore what the headlines often miss. Smart, provocative and unfiltered, The Black Syllabus isn’t here to tell you what to think. It’s here to give you something worth thinking about. Consider this your weekly addition to the syllabus.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Justin Grant and Jeff Lindor
  • Show Website
    The Black Syllabus