So all of us put a little tension on our ordinary, extraordinary things.

Hello somebody, need to turn.

I know it and I believe it.

I believe that the community of this

The universe has given us two hands, one to reach me anterner.

Welcome to Hello Somebody, a production of the Black Effect podcast network and IHeartMedia,

where we rage against the machine, where we raise our voices against injustice and stand up for justice, where we embrace hope

and joy with an optimism for a bright or more just future.

Each week, I'll be dropping knowledge, whether it's a solo episode from me or a hearty discussion

with esteemed guests doing great things in spaces and places of politics, entertainment, social justice, and beyond.

We get real, baby. I mean, really real. We get honest. We get up close and personal for you, yes you, because everybody is somebody.

Before we begin, I want to give a special shout out to my team.

Thank you, Sim, Tiffany, Sam, and the team over at Good Juju Studios, Erica England,

Pepper Chambers, the hot one, and my social media team.

It is always, and I mean always, a good feeling when you're in the presence of good friends, family, and great people that you meet along this journey.

Can I get a hello somebody on that?

Yes.

And my journey has led me to meet one of the most talented,

creative, and beautiful spirits on this earth.

And I do not say that often.

And I know also on this life journey,

we bump into people who you would much rather

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