I make it a priority to educate myself on important issues that intrigue me. That way, not only am I intellectually stimulated, but I am able to have an educated discussion with my peers. One thing I love to do is watch YouTube videos discussing certain topics that are prevalent in our society today. These YouTubers are not only entertaining, but educational as well.
The Grapevine
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPf55sis3jNICWi3K1NsJMQ/featured
With 67,000 subscribers, this channel was created by Ashley Akunna. It records intellectual discussions about issues affecting the black community. The show places the topics of today in the hands and minds of young game changers, artists, cultural innovators, and professionals to dissect what the impact is for this generation.
Yvette Carnell
https://www.youtube.com/user/YCarnell/featured
With 44,000 subscribers, this channel discusses African-American news that matters. Yvette Carnell is straightforward and blunt in her delivery. This is one Youtuber that does her research before making a video and even provides said research in her video. She also has a portion at the end of her videos where she answers caller questions. In addition to her channel, she has a website called http://breakingbrown.com in which she continues the tradition of black intellectual thought.
Tonetalks
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfP8rCe_fAITriqI3UPYF0Q
With 23,000 subscribers, this channel with host Attorney Antonio Moore discusses topics from mass incarceration to wealth inequality. He is also an Emmy nominated producer of the documentary Crack in the System that aired on Al Jazeera.
Cyn G
https://www.youtube.com/user/cyngre
Cyn G, 48,000 subscribers, discusses issues of race particularly pertaining to global white supremacy. She discusses the “psychology and mentality that’s perpetuating black disenfranchisement and oppression.”. In addition to this, she analyzes news stories to help you understand how the media helps to propagate white supremacy and anti-black attitudes.
Gazi Kodzo
https://www.youtube.com/user/smiletone/featured
This channel has 47k subscribers and discusses black news that’s prevalent in today’s society. Though similar to others, it is important to include its presence for a more diverse thought.
Your Black World
https://www.youtube.com/user/drboycewatkins
Dr. Boyce Watkins of Your Black World is a leading academic scholar. Her YouTube channel has staggering 270,000 subscribers who await her content.
Irami Osei-Frimpong – The Funky Academic
https://www.youtube.com/user/IOFrimpong/featured
Though with a low subscriber count of on 5,900 subscribers, this small channel discusses big news in the African American community.
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