Welcome to Part One of our brand‑new episode on Who Gave Us the Mic?!, where four Black queer voices and 1 Black Women come together to unpack the beautiful, chaotic, hilarious world of modern dating. This time, we’re diving deep into what it really means to date as a Black queer person — the apps, the expectations, the stereotypes, the locations, the race dynamics, and the foolishness in between.

Our dynamic cast brings five completely different perspectives to the table:

• 1 married king who escaped the trenches
• 2 boo’d‑up lovers who remember the streets a little too well
• 1 single‑but‑dating professionals who are outside respectfully
• 1 Divorced and Aggressively sing who won't be played with

Together, they break down everything from dating app disasters to unrealistic expectations, from queer stereotypes to the unique challenges Black queer folks face in different cities. And of course, our one Black woman brings the balance, the clarity, and the “y’all sound ridiculous” commentary we all need.

Expect humor, honesty, vulnerability, and a whole lot of “I know you lying.”
Expect stories that will have you screaming, nodding, and texting your group chat.
Expect a conversation that feels like family — loud, loving, and real.

This is Part One… and trust us, we’re just getting started.

Black sitcoms didn’t just make us laugh they raised us, read us, confused us, and sometimes ended on cliffhangers we’re still mad about.

In this episode, we’re getting into what really makes a sitcom “Black.” Is it the cast? The creators? The stories? The culture? Or is it that special kind of chaos where a joke, a lesson, a family argument, and a questionable dating choice all happen before the credits roll?

From Good Times, The Jeffersons, The Cosby Show, and A Different World to Martin, Living Single, Moesha, The Parkers, Girlfriends, The Fresh Prince, The Upshaws, Abbott Elementary, and more we’re talking legacy, class, respectability, reboots, spin-offs, missing characters, messy finales, iconic parents, special guests, and the shows that shaped how Black life looked on screen.

Some aged beautifully. Some aged sideways. Some need to explain themselves.

Funny, nostalgic, opinionated, and just honest enough to start a debate this is our love letter, side-eye, and full read on Black sitcoms.

Black sitcoms didn’t just make us laugh they raised us, read us, confused us, and sometimes ended on cliffhangers we’re still mad about.

In this episode, we’re getting into what really makes a sitcom “Black.” Is it the cast? The creators? The stories? The culture? Or is it that special kind of chaos where a joke, a lesson, a family argument, and a questionable dating choice all happen before the credits roll?

From Good Times, The Jeffersons, The Cosby Show, and A Different World to Martin, Living Single, Moesha, The Parkers, Girlfriends, The Fresh Prince, The Upshaws, Abbott Elementary, and more we’re talking legacy, class, respectability, reboots, spin-offs, missing characters, messy finales, iconic parents, special guests, and the shows that shaped how Black life looked on screen.

Some aged beautifully. Some aged sideways. Some need to explain themselves.

Funny, nostalgic, opinionated, and just honest enough to start a debate this is our love letter, side-eye, and full read on Black sitcoms.