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Black News
Black News is a weekly podcast where comedian Kennelia Stradwick breaks down current events, hot topics and local stories....involving Black people.
Episodes
Black NewsThe Oscar Goes To…and Love Is Blind
Were you surprised about this year’s Oscars winners? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the Black Academy Award winners for 2024; and the…
Black NewsWendy Williams, Mea Culpa & Cam “The Paws” Newton
Did you watch the most recent Wendy Williams documentary? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Wendy Williams and her most recent Lifetime…
Black NewsFani’s Cash, Reesa Teesa & a Super Bowl Wedding
Were you taught to keep cash in your house at all times? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the most recent viral Mo’Nique audio; Usher…
Black NewsUsher Bowl, Going Country & Comedy Beef Pt.2
Did you enjoy Usher Bowl? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show; Beyoncé going country with her new music…
Black NewsJon B, The Fade & Award Winners and Speeches
Have you ever met one of your R&B favs? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses meeting Jon B; the backlash towards people saying Travis Kelce…
Black NewsRap Beefs, Origin & American Fiction
What was the most memorable rap beef to you? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the most memorable rap beefs we’ve witnessed; and two…
Black NewsBlack Emmys & Politics Warmup
Are you looking forward to this upcoming political season? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the Black 2024 Emmy Award winners; and…
Black NewsKatt vs Everybody, Color Purple Convos, and Jonathan’s “Coretta”
Happy 2024, ya’ll! On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses a bunch of topics that happened over the break: Simone Biles and her husband’s…
Black News2023 Recap - The Biggest Black News Stories of the Year
What was the wildest moment of 2023? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the Jonathan Majors trial verdict; and recaps the craziest and…
Black NewsMajors Trial & Folding Chair Updates
How will the trial turn out? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the most recent conversations and developments in the Jonathan Majors…
Black NewsRenaissance Review, Pregnant Celebs & Long Distance Marriages
How many times did you cry during the Renaissance concert movie? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses her thoughts about the Renaissance…
Black NewsA Week’s Worth of Allegations - Celeb Edition
Is the new Andre 3000 flute album in rotation? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Andre 3000’s first solo album; the Smith family taking…
Black NewsJustice For Keke & Why Y’all Mad at Lori?
Are we all in agreement that we’re still team Keke Palmer? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the abuse allegations filed by Keke Palmer…
Black NewsNew Stallion Tunes, Hall of Fame Inductees & New Edition takes Vegas
Are you going to Las Vegas to see New Edition in 2024? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Megan Thee Stallion and the cheating…
Black NewsAtlanta vs Good Service vs Keith Lee
Is bad customer service a thing in Atlanta restaurants? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the internet being in shambles over Keith Lee…
Black NewsDinner with Jay-Z & HBCU Homecoming Rules
Are you prepared for HBCU Homecoming season? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Jay-Z telling us to take the $500K instead of dinner with…
Black NewsJada Pinkett Smith Backlash & Carlee Russell
Have you gotten your copy of ‘Worthy’? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the backlash towards Jada Pinkett Smith and her book’s promo…
Black NewsA Simone Biles Stan Podcast, Tia Mowry Clapbacks & Paris Bed Bugs
Should Simone Biles be added to the GOAT conversations? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Simone Biles making gymnastics history; Tia…
Black NewsA Tupac Arrest, Advice Backlash & A Queen Bey Movie
Why did it take 27 years to arrest someone for Tupac’s murder? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses an arrest being made 27 years later for…
Black NewsSuper Bowl Usher, Hollywood Breakups & Meg at Renaissance
Who else is gonna try to sneak into the Super Bowl to see Usher? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Usher’s upcoming Super Bowl…
Black NewsHalle Berry the Legend, Blacks in Colorado and Quotes from Tyler Perry
Was every Black person in America in Colorado last weekend? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Halle Berry still being relevant; all of…
Black NewsCoco Gauff & VP Harris
Are you excited about our new Queen of Women’s tennis? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Coco Gauff winning the US Open; and us needing…
Black NewsA Case for Renaissance - An Ode to Bey
Where you as blown away by the Renaissance World Tour as I was? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses her experience at the Beyoncé concert…
Black NewsRenaissance Prep, Keke’s Business, Celeb Fake News & BS Sycamore
Why is all the preparation for the Renaissance World Tour stressing me out? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses everything it’s taking to…
Black NewsRants - Climate Change, Deadbeat Dads & Critical Thinking Skills
Is it just me, or are critical thinking skills at an all time low? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the Hurriquake in Southern…
Black NewsBlindsided, Fani T. & an Usher and Keke Collab
Will it be a Black woman that takes down y’all’s ex president? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Michael Oher being “blindsided” by the…
Black News“Fade in the Water” & Trial Updates
How many times have you watched the Alabama Brawl videos? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the brawl on the riverfront in Montgomery…
Black NewsMicrophone Check & Damson Idris Elba
Would you pay for a concert, just to get kicked out? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses people throwing water and items at performers on…
Black NewsWelcome Back, Jaime Foxx & Carlee Russell Status Report
Why did Carlee lie to us? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the most recent Carlee Russell update and how she lied; DST’s new list of…
Black NewsActors Strike & The Curious Case of Carlee
What in the heck is really going on with Carlee Russell? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the SAG-AFTRA strike; and the “kidnapping”…
Black News“You a Mom” ft. Keke Palmer
Are mothers “allowed” to dress sexy? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Keke Palmer being called out on Twitter by her son’s father; and…
Black NewsBET Awards & Rap Beef
Did you watch the 2023 BET Awards? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the 2023 BET Awards, and highlights the Pusha T vs Jim Jones rap…
Black NewsJuneteenth 2023 & Family Feuds
How are you feeling so far about Juneteenth being a federal holiday? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia tries to figure out how we’re feeling about…
Black NewsZion vs. Everybody
Has the internet gone completely crazy? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the Kelis & Bill Murray dating rumors, Zion Williamson vs…
Black NewsPaging Mr. West…Cornel West, That Is.
Are you surprised about Cornel West’s announcement? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Cornel West running for president, a tragic young…
Black NewsTina Turner, Halle & Blue
What does Tina Turner’s legacy mean to you? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses her thoughts after seeing Halle Bailey in The Little…
Black NewsDear Mama, The Color Purple & The Little Mermaid
Are you going to support The Little Mermaid? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Dear Mama on Hulu, The Little Mermaid coming out this…
Black NewsJa “Gunz” Morant, Good and Majors & Foxx Updates
What is going on with Ja Morant? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Ja Morant’s 2nd gun incident, Meagan Good rumors and a Jaime Foxx…
Black NewsJordan Neely & Black Women and Bus Drivers
Would you date the bus driver? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the Lovers and Friends festival in Las Vegas, the untimely death of…
Black NewsWH Correspondence Dinner & The Legendary Harry Belafonte
Are you as inspired by the life of Harry Belafonte as I am? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the legendary Harry Belafonte, the ending…
Black NewsSnowfall & Don Lemon
How would you rank the series finale of Snowfall? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the final season and episode of Snowfall, and the…
Black NewsDanger in Kansas City & Freaknik Backlash
Have you heard of Ralph Yarl? On this episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses a young teen named Ralph Yarl being shot by a racist in Kansas City, the…
Black NewsThe Tennessee 3…and Clarence
Have you been keeping up with the latest political news out of Tennessee? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the “Tennessee 3” getting…
Black NewsAngel Reese & The People vs SWV and Xscape
Are you team Angel Reese? On this week’s episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Angel Reese and the backlash she received after winning the NCAA…
Black NewsMajor Conflict
Are you as confused as I am? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discuss the recent events surrounding Jonathan Majors and the accusations against…
Black NewsScottie Pippen & Passport Bros
Is traveling overseas to date bad for your budget? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the outcry over Ciara's after party dress, Scottie…
Black NewsWhat's Love Got To Do...With Angela Bassett Not Winning??
Were you also pissed off about Angela Bassett not winning? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Angela Bassett not taking home the Oscar…
Black NewsThe KANG of R&B
Are we finally ready to admit that Usher is the King of R&B? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses her trip to Las Vegas to see Usher, aka…
Black News"I'm Corny, Right?" - MBJ
What does being corny actually mean? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Michael B. Jordan bumping into an old classmate, Da Brat's…
Black NewsMagazine Covers Got Ya'll Mad
Is your masculinity dictated by a magazine cover? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses how two magazine covers ft. Jonathan Majors and ASAP…
Black NewsRihanna Bowl
What did you think of this year's Super Bowl? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the fight to secure Beyonce' tickets...again, and the…
Black NewsConcert Ticket Wars & 50 Years of Hip Hip
Were you lucky enough to get Renaissance tickets? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses her battle to get Renaissance concert tickets, the…
Black NewsBrother Tyre
What’s our solution to the never ending crisis of Black people being murdered by police? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the death of…
Black NewsSecret Bey Concerts & Folks Stressin' Over Lori
Why does Lori Harvey stress so many Men out? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Lori Harvey and if the chatter about her dating life is…
Black NewsWhat Did We Miss? Lanez, Damar & The Legendary Gangsta Boo
Were you the only one who felt like we missed a lot over the break? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Tory Lanez's conviction, Damar…
Black News2022 Recap & Club Renaissance
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your 2022? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia recaps her 2022 and talks about what she's planning for the…
Black NewsBG Freed, Baby Announcements & Stallion vs Lanez
Who else couldn't keep up with all the internet drama this week? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Brittney Griner being freed from a…
Black NewsPrime Time Resignation
Were you shocked to hear that Deion Sanders was leaving JSU? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State…
Black NewsEgyptian Birthday!!
Is Egypt on your travel list for 2023? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses her 40th birthday trip to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, Egypt. Be…
Black NewsChappelle, Rap Irrelevance and Wakanda Forever
Did you cry as hard as I did during Wakanda Forever? On this week's episode of Black News, Kennelia discusses the most recent Dave Chappelle/SNL backlash, the…