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“Juneteenth”: Freedom Music
In celebration of Juneteenth and all of the freedom fighting going on in the streets, here’s a mix to help keep that push going. At this time, the officers...
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“Deuces”: Upscale Ignorance Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane
@UpscaleIG AKA the “Best Black Podcast” comes together to celebrate the journey and reminisce on the best of times. Take a stroll with us down memory lane. Remember, black is...
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“24K Magic”: Remembering Kobe Bryant ft. @LizetteLove
@UpscaleIG AKA the “Best Black Podcast” brought @LizetteLove through and talked the greatness that is Kobe Bryant. Like the rest of the world, we came together to grieve the tragic...
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“What’s Love Got To Do”: Are Black Relationships Dying? Favorite Decade Moments
@UpscaleIG AKA the “Best Black Podcast” asked why are relationships dying? Better yet, we brought in author and Life and Relationship Coach, Debrena Jackson Gandy to drop jewels about...
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GREATEST HITS: The Black Love Episode
@UpscaleIG AKA the “Best Black Podcast” is celebrating the year with it’s Greatest Hits. “Let’s Stay Together” brought three black couples at different stages in their marriage, 15 years,...
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“This Is A Man’s World”: Black Men Open Up About Women and Their Experience
@UpscaleIG AKA the “Best Black Podcast” let women ask questions of black men for open, honest answers. Hear how we feel, dispel rumors of our reputation and also take...
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“Trading Places”: Diddy and Lori Harvey??? Lebron AAU Dad and High School Basketball Transfers
@UpscaleIG talks Diddy (47) and Lori Harvey (22). Yeah, that happened. Plus the parents on vacation???Plus, a discussion around black men dating outside their race and a few viewpoints...
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2018-2019 All-NBA Teams
The NBA released it’s 2018-2019 All-NBA teams today, with many potential contract implications riding on it. Some younger, potential 1st time guys had Supermax contract deals riding on their...
Upscale Eats: “Salmon Nicoise Salad”
Recently we had the pleasure of trying our first recipe from our resident Salad Chef Extraordinaire, JayeSweets. She prepared a Warm Salmon Niçoise Salad with Dijon Caper Vinaigrette. The...
“Passin Me By”: The Rise and Fall of Sneaker Culture
At this point. I’m almost ashamed to say I’m a “Sneakerhead.” Don’t get me wrong, I love sneakers. At least I think I do. It’s the term itself and...
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Jenita “JayeSweets” Hill is an on-air personality and the queen of Upscale Ignorance. On top of being an insightful, strong black woman with the opinion to match, Jaye is also the head of Beauty By Jaye specializing in makeup application and a sugaring hair removal technician. Don’t let the pretty face fool you though, it’s not best coming for Jaye unless first sent for. A great example to her two beautiful daughters and lover of Ella Mai, @JayeSweets ain’t nothing to play with!
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Always 100, Randy Green AKA Green Daddy is an on-air personality and co-host of Upscale Ignorance. Known for getting to the “why” of the matter and continuously uplifting his community, Green is an everyday maker of Black History. When not on the air, @GreenDiggidy can be found mentoring and working with at-risk youth in the juvenile detention system, providing opportunities and breaking a cycle often too familiar for inner cities. A former Division 1 collegiate basketball player, Green has now AND next.
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“We Fly High”: 2019-2020 NBA Preview ft. @Hoopsmack
@UpscaleIG is back and you already know what it is when the folks @Hoopsmack come through to talk that talk. Our 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview is here as we...
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