Ratchet & Respectable

Demi chats with Me Too Founder and New York Times Bestselling Author Tarana Burke about self work, self worth, so-called “strong” Black women and other themes covered in Burke’s debut book, “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and The Black Experience”.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/RATCHET to start your Ritual today. Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com. And get 15% off your first order when you use code RATCHET at checkout.Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using insurance and get FREE 2-Day delivery! Learn more at amazon.com/RATCHETRX.Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to curology.com/ratchet for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!So protect your privacy today and get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free with a 1-year package. Visit expressvpn.com/ratchet.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi dedicates May to Movement; America *is* a racist country; a church “creative director“ is caught DM-ing d*** print pics ; Pose EP and director Janet Mock has stopped GAF; and much, much more.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/RATCHET.Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication when not using insurance and get FREE 2-Day delivery! Learn more at Amazon.com/RATCHETRX.Take control of acne, dark spots, breakouts or whatever your unique concerns may be with a powerful skincare treatment made for YOU today! Go to curology.com/ratchet for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi moved— yes, again; The Black Bachelor returns to The Racist; and “Bigger” Executive Producer— he has a few more titles too— Will Packer discusses the business of entertaining Black folks.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/.Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas. Twitter: demetriallucas. FB: demetriallucas. YouTube: demetriallucas. Thanks to our sponsors: Check out Season 2 of Bigger on BET! Visit BET.plus for more.Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET.Go check out their website at www.usualwines.com and use my discount code “RATCHET” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us!Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has Covid arm; Tyrese Tyrese’s... again; Ursher ticket prices are offensive to my wallet; former US Senator Rick Santorum is a trash human for his comments on Native Americans; not enough Black people win big at the Oscars.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to my sponsors:If you’re ready for a streaming service that offers new stories, new characters, and breathtaking sceneries every week, do what I did and get Acorn TV! Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use my promo code ratchet.Check out Season 2 of Bigger on BET! Visit BET.plus for more.Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health at betterhelp.com/ratchet.Right now, ShesBirdie is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase when you go to shesbirdie.com/RATCHET.Go check out their website at www.usualwines.com and use my discount code “RATCHET” for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on us!Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Check out American Giant. Get 15% your first order when you use promo code RATCHET at american-giant.com.More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi has encounters with two exes; RIP Shock G, DMX, and Black Rob; reactions to Ma’Khia Bryant’s murder demonstrate how we’re not protecting Black women or girls; Variety celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar win; that Snowfall finale; Bigger returns to BET+; Black Domme Mistress Marley discusses money, power and respect in the underworld of kink.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me:  IG:  demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to our sponsors:Wow your audience with Canva Pro, the easiest way to create presentations! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial! Just go to canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial.Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at chime.com/RATCHET.Give Iwi a try and you’re going to love it as much as I do. For a limited time you can save 30% on your first purchase by going to iwilife.com/ratchet, using promo code ratchet at checkout.Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code respectable to get $25 off your first box!Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bethann Hardison slays in British Vogue; Auntie Maxine says what we were all thinking; “Pay Pigs” in The New York Times; David Johns (National Black Justice Coalition) breaks down performative masculinity.Check out my website: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/Follow me: IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Thanks to my sponsors: Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at chime.com/RATCHET. Go to canva.me/ratchet to get your FREE 45-day extended trial with Canva Pro. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to acorn.tv and use my promo code ratchet. Try IWI! For a limited time you can save 30% on your first purchase by going to iwilife.com/ratchet, using promo code ratchet at checkout. More about the Show: Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever your listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bearded Black Men Who Read (On Clubhouse) swing by for a very special V-Day reading; and singer Omar Wilson serenades Demi with a verse from his new single “Sounds That You Make”. Grab your headphones… and if necessary, a towel.Thanks to our sponsors: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/ratchet.Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code respectable to get $25 off your first box!Feetures has given listeners of Ratchet and Respectable $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/RATCHET.Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: Order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days. Go to warbyparker.com/ratchet.Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast.If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another murder in Minnesota; Black horror isn’t just for “Them”; Kid Cudi wears a dress on SNL; people are mad BLM co-founder Patrice Cullors ain’t broke; and Imani Bashir breaks down #handsoffmyhijab, a reaction to France’s potential hijab ban.Thanks to our sponsors: Check out shipstation.com. Just use my offer code, RESPECT, to get a 60-day free trial.That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping.Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/ratchet.Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: Try 5 pairs of glasses at home for free at warbyparker.com/ratchet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi celebrates her 2nd LA-versary; remembers #MidwinCharles and Henry Stewart; St. Louis has a mayor named Tishaura; Amanda Gorman covers Vogue in kente cloth; Claudia Jordan lacks death etiquette; NC Head Coach Hubert Davis pisses off The Blacks on his first day of work; and Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll (@cwallamerican) discuss the most lovable (and stressful) teenagers on TV, deets on the upcoming HBCU spin-off, and her grinding road to Hollywood success. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/STAY CONNECTED: IG: demetriallucasTwitter: demetriallucasFB: demetriallucasYouTube: demetriallucasDon’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/RatchetRespectablePodcast Thanks to our sponsors! Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code RATCHET at checkout.Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/RATCHET and get a free trial of Premium Membership.Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/RATCHET or enter code RATCHET at checkout. ThirdLove knows your one true fit is out there, so right now they are offering my listeners 20% off your first order! Go to thirdlove.com/RATCHET now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 20% off your first purchase! Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #1 by CNET and Wired. Visit my exclusive link expressVPN.com/ratchet and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Demi appreciates your concern— and she’s fine (now); congratulations to Jeezy and Jeannie; prayers for DMX; updates on Michael Starhan and Tameka Mallory; review of “I, Tina”, “Mahalia” and that Verzuz with Ronald “the MF” Isley (whew!); also Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is definitely a sleazeball and seemingly, a sex traffickerGo check out the Undressing Room podcast!Switch to Cricket Wireless and get the plan that’s just right for you, starting at $30 per month! Find your forever pieces at jennikayne.com. Get 15% off your first order when you use code RATCHET at checkout.Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to upstart.com/RATCHET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices