Archive for September, 2009
Episode 87: Lesbian Bed Death
Do you fear it…the unspeakable…lesbian bed death?? Aghh!!!!! Well, Olive and Hanifah have a few solutions, and from this episode, you might think that inviting a “guest” into your bed could be one of them. Today’s visitor is Shelley Nicole from BlaKbushe. She talks with our favorite shower cap models about hilarious children, cowardly witnesses [...]
Episode 86: Interviews with BUTCH MAMAS Cast and Crew
Olive took a trip to the BUTCH MAMAS dress rehearsal. While there, she spoke with BUTCH MAMAS writer and director, KS Stevens. They talk about the questions that many of us start to ask ourselves in life and how those questions and experiences can be transformed into art. Later on in the episode, Olive chats [...]
Episode 85: Remembering 9/11
Part 1 Part 2 In this episode, Olive and Hanifah take time to reflect on 9/11. They talk about their individual experiences on that day and the impact of those memories in their everyday lives. In the second half of the episode, they are joined by artist, YaliniDream.
Episode 84: Cabaret Cataplexy
Hanifah and Olive are joined by Cabaret Cataplexy curator and performance artist, Ashley Brockington. In this episode, they talk about the paths we take as we aim to find the work that we love and create the lives that we dream to live.
Episode 83: Brooklyn Goes to Michigan!
In this episode, Olive and Hanifah share the mic with many special guests. If you didn’t go this year, then you’ll have to join the U People caravan next summer! Everyone is still bathing in their post-Mich fest glow and they have plenty of stories for you!
Episode 82: Let Me Tell You…
Olive shares her excitement about the upcoming Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival. She informs us about all the Mich Fest classes, concerts, and the politics of woman-only and trans inclusive spaces. A few minutes into the show, Olive is joined by a surprise, but very familiar, guest!
Episode 81: Summertime, Summertime!
In today’s episode, Olive and Hanifah are joined by Ubiquita co-founder and event producer, Kim Knox! It’s warm in New York City, and the three of them share the best (and mostly free) things to during the summer months.
Episode 80: Lightskindedness
Olive is the captain of the ship today and she has her political prowess in tow! In this episode, she leads a conversation on skin color politics, Malia Obama, and explains the term color struck to any viewers that are unfamiliar with it.
Next Live with U People: Prepare for a Future
Neo-jazz artist Valerie Troutt from the Bay Area visits the U People studios with a special performance. This performance will prepare us for our journey Memphis on Oct. 3rd. Watch it here or on http://thebigtoe.iloveupeople.com, Thursday, Oct.1 @9pm EST
Episode 79: MJ Tribute
Olive and Hanifah took some time to remember, the wonderful and magical, Michael Jackson. Hanifah rocks a new look in remembrance and the duo shares some of their favorite MJ music videos. Which Michael Jackson music videos are your favorites?
