From politics to pop culture, if it’s trending, messy, or just plain ridiculous — we’re talking about it. Hosted by Will On The Mic, We Got Time Today brings you the perfect blend of smart commentary, Bronx energy, and unapologetic realness. Expect tea, receipts, and the occasional mic drop.
Will On The Mic
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From politics to pop culture, if it’s trending, messy, or just plain ridiculous — we’re talking about it. Hosted by Will On The Mic, We Got Time Today brings you the perfect blend of smart commentary, Bronx energy, and unapologetic realness. Expect tea, receipts, and the occasional mic drop.
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6/29/2025
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November 19, 2025
" I AM NOT MY HAIR": From Tignon Laws to the CROWN Act
<p>Our hair has always carried history — from resistance to resilience. In this episode, we trace the journey from the 1786 Tignon Laws to The CROWN Act, unpacking centuries of control, creativity, and cultural pride.</p><p>Will breaks down respectability politics, “professionalism,” the workplace bias we’re STILL fighting, and why even Michelle Obama felt pressured to straighten her hair. This is a conversation about identity, liberation, and reclaiming the crown we were born with.</p><p><strong>Make sure to follow, rate 5 stars, and share with someone who loves their crown.</strong></p><p>#BlackHair #CrownAct #BlackHistoryMonthEveryMonth #WeGotTimeToday #NaturalHair #ProtectiveStyles</p>
November 10, 2025
“The Safe Negro: Blanche Bruce and the Politics of Being Palatable”
<p>What happens when Black excellence becomes a performance instead of a protest?</p><p>In this episode of We Got Time Today, Will unpacks the story of <strong>Blanche Kelso Bruce</strong> — born enslaved, self-taught, and the <strong>first Black man to serve a full term in the U.S. Senate.</strong> But there’s more to the story.</p><p>Why didn’t white America fear him? What does it mean when power only welcomes Black voices that play it “safe”? And how do today’s <strong>Black Republicans</strong> — like <strong>Tim Scott</strong> and <strong>Byron Donalds</strong> — continue that same pattern of respectability over rebellion?</p><p>Will breaks down the real legacy of Blanche Bruce, the GOP’s “party switch” that modern conservatives love to omit, and asks the question that still matters today:<br>👉🏾 <strong>Does respectability politics actually help Black Americans — or just protect white comfort?</strong></p><p>Press play and let’s talk about who gets to be visible, who gets to be vocal, and who America still calls “safe.”</p><p>⏰ Make sure to follow We Got Time Today — because the clock is always ticking, and we got time today.</p>
October 8, 2025
From Carol Jenkins to Ahmaud Arbery: The Dark Legacy of Sundown Towns
<p><strong>“Don’t let the sun set on you here.”</strong></p><p>That wasn’t a metaphor — it was a threat.</p><p>All across America, there were towns where Black people were told to leave before dark… or face the consequences. And the wildest part? Many of those towns never really disappeared — they just learned how to hide in plain sight. 👀</p><p>From violent expulsions and stolen land to redlining maps, police stops, and “suspicious person” calls, the sundown mentality is still shaping who belongs — and who’s forced to prove they do.</p><p>In this week’s episode of <strong>We Got Time Today</strong>, we’re breaking down:<br>⚠️ What sundown towns really were — and why they existed<br>🏙️ Five real towns with dark histories that still shape America today<br>📖 The story of Carol Jenkins — and why her murder still matters<br>🗺️ How the legacy of sundown towns lives on in policing, zoning, and housing today</p><p>💡 This isn’t ancient history — it’s the blueprint we’re still living inside.</p><p>🎧 Tap the link in our bio to watch or listen now — and drop a 🕯️ in the comments if you knew about sundown towns before this.<br>👇🏾 And if you didn’t… now you do. Hit follow, share this post, and tag someone who needs to hear this conversation.</p>
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