This week on the BKE Podcast, hosts CJ Lurid and StepGotJokes bring you a powerful conversation about living empowered in the present moment. Empowerment in Real Time is about the choices we make today—the words, actions, and connections that shape our legacy right now.Tune in as we dive into:🏆 Real-Time Wins – celebrating Black excellence happening this week🤝 Conflict to Connection – turning disagreements into growth and brotherhood💻 Digital Hustle – using technology to amplify brilliance, not distract from it🎁 Community Care – showing up for family and community during the holiday season🎤 Plus, we’ll hear YOUR stories of empowerment live—because this movement isn’t tomorrow, it’s happening in real time.👉 Don’t miss it! Join CJ Lurid and StepGotJokes at 7PM EST on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Like, share, and subscribe to keep the empowerment flowing.
30 Nov 2025
BKE Podcast: Thankful for Black Excellence
BKE PODCAST LIVE TONIGHT | Thankful for Black ExcellenceStreaming LIVE at 7PM EST #RespectTheCrown (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/respectthecrown) 👑Join us for a powerful night of celebration, reflection, and unapologetic Black excellence. In this special episode, we’re giving thanks for the trailblazers, creatives, leaders, and everyday heroes who continue to shape our culture and uplift our communities.🎤 Tonight’s Highlights Include:Beyoncé’s historic Grammy win & Cécred beauty awardKeith Lee’s Thanksgiving generosity feeding 4,200+ familiesMichael Jai White honored with the Bruce Lee AwardPatti LaBelle’s timeless legacyHBCU wins and rising enrollmentT.I., Megan Thee Stallion, and Rod Wave giving backReal talk on what it means to be thankful for Black excellenceWhether you’re tuning in for the culture, the conversation, or the crown — this episode is for YOU.💬 Drop your thoughts in the live chat 📢 Share this stream with your crew 👑 Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empowerSubscribe, like, and hit that 🔔 to stay connected. #BKEPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bkepodcast) #BlackExcellence (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackexcellence) #LiveStream (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livestream) #RespectTheCrown (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/respectthecrown) #ThankfulVibes (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thankfulvibes) #CommunityPower (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitypower)
23 Nov 2025
BKE Podcast: Mental Health Check In Season Premier
🎙️ BKE Podcast – Episode 1: Mental Health Among Black MenHosted by Cj Lurid | Cohosted by StepGotJokesLive Saturday at 7PM EST on YouTube, X, and Facebook#RespectTheCrown (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/respectthecrown)Tonight marks the official launch of the BKE Podcast — a space built for truth, healing, and unapologetic empowerment. In this first episode, hosts Cj Lurid and StepGotJokes dive deep into the mental health of Black men, confronting the silence, the stigma, and the systems that shape our emotional lives.We’ll be discussing:• 🏈 NFL Player Commits SuicideA tragic loss that raises urgent questions about mental health support in professional sports and beyond.• 🧨 Patrick Beverley Assaults SisterThe disturbing allegations and what they reveal about unresolved trauma, accountability, and the need for healing.• 💔 Are Men Inherently Worthy of Love — or Must He Earn It?A raw conversation about emotional value, masculinity, and the conditions society places on male vulnerability.• 🧭 Is It as Simple as “Go Where You Are Valued”?We unpack this popular phrase and explore what it really means for Black men navigating relationships, careers, and community.This episode is about breaking silence, building strength, and reclaiming our emotional truth.👉🏾 Tune in Saturday at 7PM EST on YouTube, X, and Facebook.#RespectTheCrown (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/respectthecrown)
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