Welcome back to the Fake Ass Book Club!! The ladies are joined by Moni's brother Romel by way of Japan! Get ready to talk about all things Black for the last episode of Black History Month! The Crew discusses their experience as Black people in the states vs Japan. They describe the uniquely American Black subculture created in America, and the influence it's had around the globe. They discuss cancel culture and try to discern where to draw the line when supporting artists and brands, or is there a line?? Is the line Black? The racist history of Henry Ford, Fanta and Votzwagen (or even the people on US currency) haven't stopped people from supporting them...🤷🏽‍. After establishing people don't usually enjoy having their personal appearance commented on, Romel manages to end things pondering the fact that Kat managed to develop substantial meat cakes over the years...she maintains they've always been around!😂WOOOWW, what a show!! Tune in for a hilarious and thoughtful conversation on American Blackness and other shenanigans. Cheers! Trigger Warning: Most of our episodes contain spoilers, adult content & language. Please be advised this show is for adults 18 and up and the open minded. We are not professionals, or educators...just friends having candid conversations. Enjoy at your own risk. **Dedication: To our Patrons Danielle, Queen Lo, A Drunken Knight, and Fly, muah! 🤩 To Black love and all the people and things that make life good, and to Romel and is puppy P. **About the guest: Romel @apollyonyx on IG. Romel is Moni's younger brother who currently lives in Yokohama Japan, and has also been tasked with being thier international learned negro correspondant for the F.A.B podcast!!😂😂😂😂😂😂 *Show Notes:** Rap artist mentioned by Romel on the show: Lacrae https://lecrae.com /Brooklyn artist Kota the Friend:https://kotathefriend.com /Shad the rapper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shad(rapper) Dave the rapper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave(rapper) *Sweet Caroline song inspo: *“Sweet Caroline” was inspired by a photograph of the then-9-year-old Caroline Kennedy. The lyrics were written a few years later about Diamond’s then-wife Marsha. https://genius.com/Neil-diamond-sweet-caroline-lyrics Henry Ford's problematic views :https://www.history.com/news/henry-ford-antisemitism-worker-treatment Racist history of Fanta, Volkswagen ( and a few others)https://historycollection.com/10-famous-companies-collaborated-nazi-germany/10/ Teeth from enslaved africans used for George Washington's dentures (gross): https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/health/washingtons-teeth/ Freedom of Information Act in reference to Murders of black revolutionaries: Description:The Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, is the United States federal freedom of information law that requires the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased or uncirculated information and documents controlled by the U.S. government, state, or other public authority upon request. Wikipedia Originally published: July 5, 1967 Public law: 89-487 Acts amended: Administrative Procedure Act Enacted by: the 89th United States Congress Statutes at Large: 80 Stat. 250 Titles amended: 5 U.S.C.: Government Organization and Employees U.S.C. sections created: 5 U.S.C. Judas and the Black Messiah, true story behind the movie: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-history-behind-judas-and-black-messiah-180976975/ Fred Hammond vs Fred Hampton Kat doesn't know the difference!! lol Kyrie Nichols:ttps://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150767524/tyre-nichols-family-will-view-unreleased-video-footage-related-to-his-death Body of Evidence Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-body-of-evidence/id980972442 This just in "Kat has osteoporosis" lol Quotes that tickled Moni: "Putting a framework around your ignorance" "Recognize and confront your Ignorance" StarTalk Podcast hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startalk-radio/id325404506 Our most downloaded episode on Spotify!! Enjoy Episode 16 :Natives by Akala :Nig Nogs and Noah's Arch: featuring Romel: https://share.fireside.fm/episode/wOJOKrZS+4mFOU7iu *Stranger than Fiction: *None this week💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content, weigh in on upcoming topics, and help us start a monthly live wine down for our F.A.B. FAM! Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!