First & Foremost

Hey All! We are back with the continuation and conclusion of the conversation from last weeks episode: "Last But Not Least".  We dig into some deeply personal themes and topics on the tail end of this conversation. From legacies and what we learn from them, healing wounds we suppress, and legacies we create for the next generation among MANY other things. Deep conversation, freeing laughter, and as always, amazing insight! This conclusion crosses generations!  Also in this episode: * The Weight We (Silently) Carry * What Big Ma taught David * Acknowledging Grief & Loss For Growth * Give It To Kenny, He'll Carry Anything * It's Been 2 Years. I Think I Know Now * The Cost Of What We Have To Hold * Dalton & Ray on WeBlackRadio * Urban Renewal =/= Black Folk Removal * That Upset? Gimme a Check * What IPA Do You Have On Tap? * I TOO, Have A Masters Degree * Letters to our children * Bill Russell over Lebron * Music Planning Thank you all for tuning in to this episode of First and Foremost! As always, be sure to subscribe if you haven't and for more info about The Father's Group, you can check us out at www.thefathersgroup.org

Hey all! This episode finds DayDay and Kenny joined by Andres, Dr Dalton Miller Jones, Marcus LeGrand, And Clifford Evelyn for one of the deeper, nuanced, and emotional conversations we've had on this show. The conversation goes so deep that we actually needed to split the episode into two parts so you get the first half today! Discussions on mental health, seen and unforeseen hardships, and generational divides that need stronger bridges built to cross. There is some sage advice and deep lessons learned over the course of these two episodes.  Other topics include: Whitey’s Still on the Moon, and We Still Ain’t Got a Budget Millennial: Bottom Shelf, Top Tier Confusion Respect Ain’t Automatic—Neither Are OGs Big Mama Energy Is on the Endangered Species List Civil Rights Bluetooth: Trying to Pair with a New Generation Al Sharpton Met with Target, But Did He Get the Receipt? Healing Sounds Like Disrespect Until You Actually Do It When the Revolution Is Being Live-Streamed on TikTok “I Don’t Understand That” – Every Uncle at the Table Black Telepathy Not Connecting in Central Oregon Juneteenth Ain’t Coachella for Allyship The Nod Is Missing... Please Return It to the Culture Cultural Currency Is Being Spent, But Who’s Cashing Out? The Panel Might Need to Move Furniture First ...to be continued Be sure to check in with us next week for the conclusion to this deeply personal show were we pick right up where we left off! You won't want to miss this one! As always, you can find us at www.thefathersgroup.org and we'll see you next week!

Yoooooo It's our 50th Episode! And what better way to celebrate than taking a time machine to the past 100 years ago into Bend Oregon's very own history... We welcome to the show for the first (but definitely not the last) LeeAnn O'Neill who, in conjunction with Bend Historical Society and a few other resources, uncovered some AMAZING history about Black individuals that lived, worked, and played (in some cases, with fire) in Central Oregon 100 years ago! Tune in for a great story as we unfold a past that in may ways, parallels the present!  Some of the other things you'll hear on this episode are: * Gimme Them Soros Bucks  * Skip to my Loooo * The Advocate vs The Bulletin or The Importance of Telling Our Own Stories * Bend Minstrel Shows * The FIRST "Father's Group" * Beatrice Morrow Cannady was a G... * Roscoe Conklin Was also G * The Clubs Roster  * The Bend KKK Wasn't the "best" at being Racist * Restrictive Covenants Against Asians * George Wrencher - Faceman DayDay Song Interlude - I'm A Dino * Ed Simmons - No Black Widows * How About Them Logs? * Karen's Calls the Police * Owen H. Thompson - Self Defense For Dice * "...we did it, y'all" * Henry, The Original Sandman * Rims in the Sand   * Like Sand Through a Negro's Hands * Age /should/ be more than just a number * Downtown Bend's Corporate KKK office * Reincarnatation of the Century! * May 15th - 100 Year Anniversary at Redmond Library * ...But He's a Historian!? Thanks SO much to LeeAnn O'Neil, the Bend Historical Society, the geneology society for helping to bring all of this information together. What a FULL episode with so much amazing information about Central Oregon's newly discovered roots! Once again, showing that... we've been here already. Go to www.allyshipinaction.com for more resources related to this episode and as always, we'll see you on the next episode!

Hey All! Allllright. This episode, we throw open the sanctuary doors and sit right in the middle of the absurdity that is today’s political circus—where high-level security breaches get group-chatted like gossip, and the Department of Defense is out here using Signal like it’s a frat house text thread. Kenny, Aaron, and DayDay peel back the layers on one of the wildest national security lapses in recent memory, while weaving in signature laughs, sharp analysis, and the kind of insight only lived experience can bring. Along the way, we reflect on the heart-wrenching decision to cancel this year’s Juneteenth celebration for community safety, and explore what protest could look like when Black economic power steps into the spotlight. Close the doors, family—this one’s layered, real, and unapologetically us. * Woodchuck Willie * We Lost The Signal * I've Got Screenshots * Lil Boot tha Dark Rainbow * Just about 5 Scaramucci's * Black Out Black History Month * I MIGHT have that many felonies * Top Secret Plans * Black Eye'd Dolla Bill * Juneteenth Festival Cancelled... * But... Juneteenth at the Campfire, tho! * Take Back The Butte! * Journalistika Will have Susan Goldsmith  * Fundraising for the Toot Toot  Thank y'all for checking out another episode! Sucks about the Festival but we ain't goin anywhere! You'll want to tune in next week for an AMAZING deep dive into some uncovered local Central Oregon history on another installment of "Aight Bet"!

Welcome to another installment of "Aight Bet" on First & Foremost on Queen Amanirenas, known as the One Eyed Warrior Queen. Pardon our mispronunciation of the Queen's name which is Amanirenas. This episode, Aaron "The Broadside Kid" takes the reigns and gives us a deep dive into one of the most skilled, bold, and strategic Warriors in history that took on multiple battles at a time, protected her people, and left a legacy that historians need to talk about more often.  * The Ta-Seti (Land of bows) * Boxed Arrow Tactics * Shiny Cookie Dough * Sit Down, "Auggie" * Manuel Not Inkwell * Mansa Musa = Midas  * We Took His Head * Some of the Mistakes I've Made * Running For 8 Hours * Roastin Shaka Zulu * Amanirenas Held it Down! * Augustus Gloop vs Amanirenas * Superheros. As Is! * Journalistika is COMIN! As always, check out more at www.thefathersgroup.org  Check us out on Thursday Evenings on WBR www.weblackradio.org Get ready for Aaron and Bola's new show: http://journalistika.org/ 

Hey everyone. We've got pretty deep/heavy topic on today's show.  Segregation. Because of course in this current climate, it's a nationwide topic. DayDay and Kenny are joined by Dr Dalton Miller-Jones and MOsley WOtta returns as well for this thought provoking and often times, difficult conversation on the merits of soft segregation, how we got here, and where we go in the future. As always, there are many moments of levity to balance the tough moments out!  Other topics include: * Force Us To Support Ourselves  * Even Better, HOW the Frontier... * One Dictates You, One You Get To Dictate * A Spiritual Segregation vs Soft Segregation  * Pulling On The Ropes That Choke * What Capitalism Has Taught Our Children * Alabama With The Chairs * Hatred is a Consisent Lover * Stop Weaponizing Black Joy * Jealous Will Jail Us  * Just Do It < Just Be It  * Vulnerability does NOT equate weakness * Love Will Crack You Open * Jump Up Breakfast * What Brings Us Here? * How Can I be Half of Nothing As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

YO!!! It's the return of Supadave! He returns, bringing his signature mix of sharp humor and unfiltered truth. From grandfatherhood to cultural ownership, from navigating white spaces to the weight of Black resilience, the discussion weaves through identity, respect, and the absurdities of everyday life. What happens when you’ve only got one button left? You hold on tight—until you don’t. The talk veers—sharp and unscripted—through the nuances of respect, identity, and the weight of being Black in spaces that don’t always make space. There's humor, plenty of it. A deep-dive into the delicate dance of culture: how much do we share, and how much do we guard? And somewhere in the mix, a bartender's ignorance, a misplaced comment at a bar, and the simmering reality of being the "only one" in the room. Also on this episode:  Tofu Dog Snacks - No such thing. Straight succotash! Grandfatherhood & Generational Shifts – What it means to watch your lineage grow while dodging diaper duty. Charcuterie in La Pine - They Don't Teach You The Difference Code-Switching is Fading – Black folks are done shapeshifting for comfort—authenticity is the new wave. Teachable Bar Moments - Handling Weird Aggressions in Conversation Yippity Snappiters - What you carryin'? The Line Between Appreciation & Appropriation – When culture isn’t guarded, it’s taken. Where do we draw the line? Negro to Caucasian Translations - Just so you understand... White Spaces & Microaggressions – The balancing act of existing in rooms where you weren’t expected. Self-Regulation vs. Resistance – Some choose patience, some choose history lessons, others choose hands. The Power of Black Dollars – Protests may not move the needle, but economic self-sufficiency just might. I've got 3 Tesla's - Not sure how to get them home, though... No Jefferies - The dichotomy of sensitivity vs empathy White Allyship Done Right – Show up, fund the work, and don’t expect a trophy. As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org

Happy Thursday, everyone! It's that time again! Join Kenny, DayDay and The Broadside Kid for another hour plus of introspection and tangents! In this episode of First and Foremost, we explore the power of cultural influence and collective action, centering on the idea of making the N-word uncool—knowing that when the Black community moves on, the world follows. We discuss media bias, the shrinking news cycle, and the post-pandemic struggles impacting relationships, careers, and education. From the weaponization of language like "woke" and "DEI" to the importance of reclaiming narratives, this conversation breaks down how trends shape society and why understanding history is key to progress. Tune in for a mix of deep insights and humor as we challenge the status quo. Also in this episode, we cover some other topics like: * Civil War Spoilers * Add It To The Tab * News Fatigue * Polititians =/= Attorneys * Who's a Hater? * Hey LeBron! * Alabama Mollywop & Lincoln Heights * How Do You Visualize Freedom? * Black History Month  * Get Over It * The Greatest Prank Ever Pulled * Cut You're Own Hair As always thanks for tuning in. Be sure to share with friends! There will be no show next week so we'll see y'all in two weeks! As always, check out www.thefathersgroup.org  

Alright, y’all, buckle up—this episode gets wild. We’re talking about authoritarian playbooks, historical déjà vu, and what happens when old-school hate tries to upgrade to 2.0. From political power moves to the slow-boil strategy of turning up the heat on society, we break it all down with satire, real talk, and just enough humor to keep from screaming into the void. Oh, and somewhere in there, we might’ve built the world’s worst sci-fi villain: the Mechanical Klansman. You don’t wanna miss this one.  Also in this episode: The Gutting And The Outrage * Comfort in a state of Panic * Present an Ideal * Submission -/- Subjucation * The Enemy You Don't See Coming * This Racisim is Delicious * Critical Thinking * Automation of Manipulation * What Is A Rizzler * Path of Most Resistance * Intergalactic Tarifs * Spy Games * Hillmantok * There's money up in them hills * Wholly Mammoth Redux As we close out Black History Month, be sure to check out www.thefathersgroup.org or give us a listen on WeBlackRadio every Thursday night!

History ain't a dusty book on a shelf—it’s alive, breathing, and sometimes, it punches you in the mouth. This episode, Kenny, Day Day, and Aaron dig into the unbelievable life of Eugene Bullard, a man who dodged lynch mobs, fought wars on two continents, survived trench warfare, and still found time to open a jazz club where Langston Hughes washed dishes. From dodging Nazis to outboxing heavyweights, Bullard’s life reads like an action movie no one’s made yet—but should. “First, They Fooled Most” (Opening thoughts on perspective, deception, and standing firm in your truth) The Growth of the Show (A podcast that doesn’t do NPR voice and embraces lived experience) Ujima Kids Are Listening (When students AND their parents tune in—no pressure, right?) Aight, Bet! (The new segment dedicated to the Black figures history books forgot) The Man, The Myth, The Legend (Introducing Eugene Bullard—a name you should already know, but don’t) Thrown Onto a Ship (When persistence meets Big Ox, sometimes you get airborne) The Black Sparrow Takes Flight (From bare-knuckle brawls to the trenches of WWI—this man did it all) Jimmy Joins The Fight (Because a fighter pilot needs a co-pilot—even if it’s a Capuchin) Spy Games & Nazi Dodging (Flipping the script—when the underestimated become the biggest threat) The 120-Mile Flex (Some men bike for leisure. Others do it while bleeding, to get a passport photo) Langston, Grab a Dish (When your dishwasher is one of the greatest poets of all time) Jazz, Spies & Whiskey (Parisian nightlife, Black excellence, and making history with every note) Elevators & Irony (When a war hero works an elevator, and history tries to forget) The Real American History Month (Because February isn’t enough, and our contributions built this place) If You Love Them So Much, Put the Statues in Your House (Confederate worship is weird, bruh) Flags & Ownership (Who gets to claim patriotism, and who had to fight for it?) The Black History Curriculum We Deserve (More innovators, fewer trauma montages) If America forgot Eugene Bullard, we’re here to remind them—press play and step into the legend. 🎙 As Always, please check out www.thefathersgroup.org for more info on how you can get involved and help the