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Class Act Radio is an internet radio produced by Cheeseburga, that feature conversations on black culture, dating/relationship lessons learned, and trending stories. Originally from New York and broadcasting live in Phoenix,Arizona, Class Act Radio highlights local arizona artists and public figures, while playing Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Soca, Afro-Beats, Dancehall and more! Tune in live every Saturday, 6pm-8pm PST (9pm-11pm EST) on RadioPhoenix.Org and comment your thoughts on the topics live ...
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Ronnie Dijon is a Phoenix-based music artist. His album "Love Is Real" is set to drop in mid-September and he is hosting an album release party. Ronnie joins Class Act Radio to talk about his upcoming album and his versatile approach to music. Ronnie opens up about how he overcame his past porn addiction that affected his relationships and how it c…
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Recently I've had one of my home girls share with me they are struggling with making new male friends. Apparently that's because majority of the time, the dudes end up wanting to hook up with her. That got me thinking, can men and women just be friends without wanting more? We are adults of course we can, however that are some lines that get blurre…
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Halle Bailey was recently cast as Ariel in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." When the trailer for the movie was released, the video recieved over 1.5 million dislikes with people leaving racist comments. Youtube had to disable the comment section due to the number of racist comments. Tune as I break down the source of why racist folk …
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People who bring you down won't always do it directly. Those people who watch your stories on social media but never interact are next in line for a promotion but you get it instead or throw shade in the form of sarcasm to name a few. Recognizing shade or ill-will is an essential part of growth. I talk about three types of people who can bring you …
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Shabree Rawls is a Cleveland therapist who was fired after her tik tok post about black men needing to go to therapy went viral. A lot of what she said was correct, more black men should go to therapy however the tone of her video was received as aggressive and abrasive by some. On this episode, I go into detail about the story of the viral post, e…
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A Kansas pastor recently called out his entire congregation for being broke, poor, and busted after they failed to buy him a Mavado watch. There is more to the story however Pastor Carlton Funderburke, senior pastor at Church at the Well in Kansas City later issued an apology for his actions. Tune in as I comment on this story and go down a list of…
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Mental health is a hot topic of conversation. Anyone can struggle with their mental health and when it comes to male mental health, often our issues are taken out of context. Men are supposed to "suck it up" and "men don't cry." According to Mental Health America "More than 4 times as many men as women die by suicide in the U.S. In 2010, 38,364 Ame…
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Stephen Shadegg is the State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Americans for Prosperity is a nonpartisan organization with a bottom-up approach to public policy. Economic opportunity, health care, and criminal justice reform are a few causes they advocate for through grassroots outreach and nonpartisan solutions. Stephen spoke on how inflation…
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Hot boy and hot girl summer are currently underway, however people struggle with knowing the difference between friends with benefits and casual dating. The whole point of being for the streets is to find something sweet, whether it's somebody's son, daughter or non-binary. However, it is not cool to lie to someone about your intentions to get what…
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I struggle with making sense of politics,especially due to current events. State senator candidate Sarah Tyree truly is the people's champ on how she breaks down politics and elections. We talked about the imporance of local elections & laws, resources to learn about candidates, how people can make a difference in politics, and more! Follow Sarah T…
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Scottsdale Police Department has been harrassing the owners and patrons of Loyalty Lounge. Loyalty Lounge is a black owned club where Scottsdale PD searches club patron cars for guns with out their consent, harass black folk in the parking lot leaving the club, and possible next steps to support Loyalty Lounge. Tune in as I talk with one of the own…
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People struggle with accountabilty because sometimes its attached to trauma. When you take responsibility for your mistake but people are still critical of you. Some people see that as a reason to just dodge accountability if it means avoiding conflict. Tune is as I discuss different reasons why people find it hard to hold themselves accountable an…
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Recent rises in inflation and rent costs has people thinking of differerent ways to make extra money. Bribucks is a successful entrepreneur who now coaches people on business growth, credit, and entrepreneurship. Tune in as BriBucks talks about her growth as an entrepreneur, different side hustles every day 9 to 5 people can manage, and the differe…
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A lot of family drama comes from generational curses. A general curse is a toxic habit or behavior that has been passed from one generation to the next. Kicking kids out at 18, living the same life our parents lived just to name a few. When you are the person that everyone in your family goes to for problems, chances are you the chosen one. Even wi…
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My condolences go out to the friends, family, and loved ones of those affected by the recent Buffalo shooting. Events like this make me wonder, what if anyone other than the security guard was carrying a firearm? Richardson is a licensed firearm instructor and owner of Sorich Tactical. Richardson sit down with me to talk about some of the shootings…
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Internal work isn't easy and dealing with triggers and trauma can be challenging. Trauma is different for everyone but when not dealt with it can hold you up from living your best life. Tune in as I talk about ways to recognize your own triggers. Pink Cole of Slutty Vegan recently purchased LLDs for the 2022 graduating class of Clark Atlanta Univer…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is looking to potentially overthrow Roe vs Wade, a court rulling in 1973 that ruled it unconstitutional for states to put bans on abortion. The common response to doing so is to either save tax payer dollars or that it is morally "wrong." My views on it is, not my body not my business. Women's bodies are their own and old whi…
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Elon Musk, the richest man in the world bought Twitter for $44 billion dollars. His company Tesla, currently has a number of racial discrimination lawsuits involving former black employees. If Elon plans to run Twitter the same way he runs Tesla, what does that means for black and brown users? Tune in as I discuss the importance of Black Twitter fo…
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Kanye West is many things,a producer, rapper, fashion designer, but one thing he is not is crazy. For a time I cancelled Kanye after his antics saying "Slavey was a choice" and for endorsing Donald Trump to name a few. After watching his documentary I've realized I had Kanye wrong in some instances. I wont give him a pass for his actions or stateme…
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Getting stabbed by your friends is a difficult wound to heal from. Sleeping with your significant other, talking bad about you behind your back, or getting scammed for money will have you wanted to get back at them. As much as they deserve what is coming to them, I talk about ways to recover from this type of hurt and get back to building healthy f…
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On this episode of Class Act Radio I talk about how too much pride can hurt you. To be stubborn and prideful we often get in our own way. Not asking for help when we need it despite a pandemic or refusing to accept responsibility for our mistakes because we don’t want to give you the satisfaction of being right. Too much pride and/or large egos can…
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The NFL has no shortage when it comes to personalities. Antonio Brown, ex wide reciever of the Tampa Buccaneers recently made headlines after removing his equipment during a game and leaving the field after the head coach asked him to play on his injured ankle. Antonio Brown is notorious for a number of off the field issues like sexual assault and …
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Insecure is hands down one of the greatest black shows ever! It should be on the Mount Rushmore of excellent black shows like "Different World, Living Single, Martin, Waynes Bros and etc. As great as Insecure is, I did have some issues with how it ended. Tune in as summarize Insecure season finale and review 7 Ways To Admit When You're Wrong. Its 2…
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Stress comes in many forms and often is the center of major health issues. To work around stress its important to practice self care. Self care is how you recharge your batteries and manage the daily challenges of life. On this episode, I share tips and advice of different froms of self care for black folk and some statistics as to how seriously st…
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Kezia M Williams, social media influencer and CEO My Black Receipt of was experience an intruder who tried to break into her home. Though the suspect never made it inside he was seen on camera with gloves, zips ties, and allegedly armed. Kezia's social media following help her identify the intruder however Maryland Police said he never committed a …
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer affects more women than any other type of cancer and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. African American women have a 31% breast cancer mortality rate the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group. Learn about other contributing factors that cause breast cancer and adv…
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October is the beginning of cuffing season! Fall weather, pumpkin spice, and the annoying auntie who asks every thanksgiving "when are you going to settle down?" Dating during the pandemic has been hard for some and a strong cuffing season could be a shot at long-term happiness or short-term fun, overall this playbook is your guide to securing bae.…
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More than 15,000 Haitian asylum seekers and migrants recently made the news after trying to enter the United States. Images from Del Rio, Texas began to surface of border patrol agents riding horses and using whips on Haitian migrants. Many were polarized however this type of treatment is nothing new for the United States and how it treats Haitians…
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A Tik Toker recently went viral after revealing she and her boyfriend have been living in an apartment together for a year, which he pays the rent and major finances. What he doesnt know is that girlfriend and Tik Tok user @jaynedoee0 is the owner of the building and all the rent money he pays goes directly to her! Her boyfriend does not know this …
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BossCee pulls up to Class Act Radio to talk new music, navigating the pandemic as a music artist, and provide commentary on Kanye West's Donda and Drake's Certified Loverboy. Originally from Brooklyn,NY BossCee says her sound is inspired by artists like Foxy Brown and Pop Smoke. BossCee says when you listen to her music it's going to make you want …
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To be a better person we have to look within. Some times we hurt people close to us and do not take our fair share of responsibility when things end bad. On this episode of Class Act Radio, I talk about some of the ways we hurt people close to us. Whether its hurting them before they hurt us, self sabotage, or simply because they are around us the …
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DaBaby has been under fire after making sexist and homophobic remarks about members of the gay community and those affected by HIV/AIDS. Aja MyQueen of As If The Podcast, pulls up to Class Act Radio and we talk about how homophobia is common in Hip Hop, misinformation around sexual health, and the common misconception around HIV/AIDS affecting memb…
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Simone Biles recently withdrew from the 2021 Tokoyo Olympics for reasons about her mental health. Many conservative media personalities have been critical of her decision to withdraw citing her as "weak" or "selfish." Although half the people criticizing her cannot even bend over to tie their shoes, many forget that Simone Biles was one of the many…
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PK Tha Poet, a Chicago born music artist by way of Phoenix,AZ details his recent spontaenous trip to South Africa and new documentary "Not By Sight." PK orignially planned and scheduled this trip in two months to fly to South Africa and go on tour with other local South African artists. In returning to the United States, PK finds inspiration in evo…
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DaBaby recently went viral after reverse hustling some kids who tried to sell him candy. After the kids tried to sell him their entire box of candy for $200, DaBaby opted to buy only $4.00 worth of candy. The internet is torn between did DaBaby teach the kids a valuable lesson or was he wrong for not spending more money with them? In addition to Da…
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On this episode of Class Act Radio, I talk about the recent assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïset. Haiti as a country for years has be portrayed as a poor nation however the culture of Haiti has inspired major historical events like the Louisiana Purchase and well know African Americans with Haitian roots like W.E.B DuBois who was the f…
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Sha'Carri Richardson, quickly became a household name after winning the 100-meter dash at the 2021 Olympic trials with a time of 10.86 seconds. After gaining publicity for her record setting run at the Olympic trials, she tested positive for marijuana. Sha'Carri later accepted responsibility for her actions, however a number of people have criticiz…
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On this episode of Class Act Radio I talk about Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years for the murder of George Flyod. Though the sentencing was considered light to many people, does it represent a change in the right direction towards police accountability? Michael B Jordan releases a new rum and titles it "J'ouvert." In addition to Ni…
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The Tulsa Race Massacre happened 100 years ago of May 2021. Mobs of white residents brutaly attacked the thirving neighborhood of the Greenwood District and was labelled one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history. A thriving black neighboord once know as Black Wall Street, one of the wealthiest black communies in the United S…
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May is Mental Health Awareness month! On this episode I mention some alarming statistics of how black americans struggle with mental health issues. In 2018, 58% of Black American young adults 18-25 and 50% of adults 26-49 with serious mental illness did not recieve treatment. These statistics are closely associated with the common stigma among blac…
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Ellen DeGeneres is ending her long time running talk show after 19 seasons. Ellen claims she is ending her show and looking for a new challenge however reports have circulated around her toxic workplace environment towards black employees. Since the testimony and statements from her toxic workplace surfced, The Ellen DeGeneres Show's ratings have t…
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces that athletes will be banned from wearing Black Lives Matter apparel at games and during ceremonies. This comes after the IOC conducted a poll among Olympic athetes where majority of the poll are in favor of strict rules against demonstrations. As the pandemic begins to wind down across the U.S. a…
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Diamond Qing, Harlem based artist pulls up to Class Act Radio to promote her new single "Run It Up" and "Bluff." Diamond Qing has over 300k monthly streams on Spotify, her new single "Bluff" has hit over one million streams, and she has been trending upwards on music charts for Shazam. Diamond Qing and Cheeseburga talk about her recent tour, entert…
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On this episode I talk about the unique testimonies during the Derek Chauvin trial. Testimonies from other officers, children young as 10 years old, 911 dispatchers, and others played a major part in the trial and conviction. Does Derek Chauvin's conviction represent a changing of the times when it comes to law enforce and accountability? As of May…
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A friend of mine shared with me that his wife has been having an affair with his best friend. If that wasn't enough not only was his wife sleeping with his best friend, she also was sleeping with the husband of her own best friend! Cheating is never an easy experience to deal with, if you have been cheated on what advice would you give to someone e…
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You ever date someone and they say they want to "go with the flow" or "just want to keep things casual," you may be on path towards a situationship. I believe people today are predisposed towards dating for convenience versus dating for a connection. Cancel plans last minute, lack of consistency, vagueness, and intentions that dont match yours coul…
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been a corner stone in the black communirty with higher educations and professionals for over 100 years. Over half of the black teachers in America earned their degrees from HBCUS, 94% of PhD earned by African Americans were from HBCUs, and the list goes on! This episode features music by J Cole, Wa…
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PK Tha Poet stops by Class Act Radio to talk about his upcoming Hip Hop tour in South Africa. After connecting with Hip Hop artists and producers in South Africa via IG Live, PK is looking to expand his music bran internationally. Pk Tha Poet is a Hip Hop artist who splits his time between Arizona and Chicago. PK has navigated the music scene in Ar…
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When people say "don't waste my time," does that actually prevent people from wasting your time? It takes a times and/or multiple dates to get to know someone. If the end result isn't mutual is that time wasted or just a typical aspect of dating? The conversation goes more in depth as I later offer alternative statments and ideas on how to date wit…
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Stimulus checks are on the way, so are new applications for SBA loans. On this episode I discuss the percentage of black owned business that missed out on SBA loans at the begging of Covid. Twitter is looking to roll out a a new "Super Follow" feature that grants users the ability to charge people for exclusive content and compete against subscript…
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