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Ok people, let’s get ready! Welcome to the umpteenth edition of Afronerd Radio’s Mid Week in Review airing this Wednesday at 8 p.m. eastern on BTalk 100.  The topics that are up for grabs this evening are as follows: Disney has a new animated holiday ad entitled, Stepdad, centering a Black (step)father being the patriarch to a new family.  The ad also features the vocal jazz stylings of the great Greg Porter but some on social media are critiquing the ad for a number of reasons.  Per usual we will discuss;

 


      

Legendary novelist, Walter Mosley (Devil in a Blue Dress, Gone Fishin’, Maximum Fantastic Four) is retreading his sci-fi and afro-futurist roots with his first standalone Marvel comic, The Thing;  perhaps a few more thoughts about last week’s premiere of The Eternals including thoughts about a voiceover featured during on the mid-credits revelation; more thoughts and musings about the beloved and longstanding One Piece anime/manga series receiving the live-action treatment courtesy of Netflix;     



Dburt being a proud HBCU graduate (Go Hampton Pirates!), was bewildered by an article from The Root proclaiming that Black colleges/universities are having a renaissance or a “comeback.”   Did they ever leave?….they’ve been here for years!; and since we’re talking about One Piece, perhaps we have to acknowledge all of the upcoming anime IPs scheduled to appear on Netflix in the near future. And lastly, if time permits, we must address Image Comics versus the pursuit for unionization with CB workers.

One thing that Dburt is doing (finally) is investing in cryptocurrency, courtesy of Roundlyx. We would implore our followers to investigate, discern and then explore by using our referral code: afro-87A4BF

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November 12, 2021

Stepdad Disney Ad; Walter Mosley’s The Thing; More Eternals (Blade?); One Piece Live Action @Netflix; HBCUs Comeback? (We’ve Been Here Years!); Anime @Netflix; Image Comics vs Unionization & More-The Mid Week in Review Airs WED 8pm EST

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Afronerd Radio can now be heard LIVE courtesy of Apple Music/Itunes

Ok people, let's get ready! Welcome to the umpteenth edition of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review airing this Wednesday at 8 p.m. eastern on BTalk 100.  The topics that are up for grabs this evening are as follows: Disney has a new animated holiday ad entitled, Stepdad, centering a Black (step)father being the patriarch to a new family.  The ad also features the vocal jazz stylings of the great Greg Porter but some on social media are critiquing the ad for a number of reasons.  Per usual we will discuss;

 


      

Legendary novelist, Walter Mosley (Devil in a Blue Dress, Gone Fishin', Maximum Fantastic Four) is retreading his sci-fi and afro-futurist roots with his first standalone Marvel comic, The Thing;  perhaps a few more thoughts about last week's premiere of The Eternals including thoughts about a voiceover featured during on the mid-credits revelation; more thoughts and musings about the beloved and longstanding One Piece anime/manga series receiving the live-action treatment courtesy of Netflix;     




Dburt being a proud HBCU graduate (Go Hampton Pirates!), was bewildered by an article from The Root proclaiming that Black colleges/universities are having a renaissance or a "comeback."   Did they ever leave?....they've been here for years!; and since we're talking about One Piece, perhaps we have to acknowledge all of the upcoming anime IPs scheduled to appear on Netflix in the near future. And lastly, if time permits, we must address Image Comics versus the pursuit for unionization with CB workers.

One thing that Dburt is doing (finally) is investing in cryptocurrency, courtesy of Roundlyx. We would implore our followers to investigate, discern and then explore by using our referral code: afro-87A4BF


Call us LIVE at 508-645-0100. AFTER CLICKING ON THE HIGHLIGHTED LINK, GO DIRECTLY TO AFRONERD RADIO!!! 


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November 11, 2021

Things We Saw Today: Gemma Chan Shares Fun Eternals Behind the Scenes Pics!

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gemma chan as the beautiful and lush sersi who I love

Gemma Chan is the star of Marvel’s Eternals, and her performance as Sersei is one that shows just how amazingly talented she is. On top of being a star and constantly giving us her all onscreen, Chan also has an incredibly active social media presence—one that is, currently, wonderful for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Chloé Zhao’s cinematic masterpiece.

Taking to Instagram, Chan posted some behind the scenes looks at the cast enjoying their time while filming, including pictures of them on the beach in costume or filming or just … sitting on a dock? All this to say that the behind the scenes pictures that the cast members have been posting makes it look like Eternals was just as fun to film as it was to watch, and that they really are like a big family.

 

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And, obviously, I have a favorite picture…

Not that I mind the picture of Richard Madden on a dock, though. But thank you Gemma Chan for giving fans what we want: pictures of the cast of Eternals just having a ball making the movie!

(image: Marvel Entertainment)

Here are some other things we saw out there today:

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November 11, 2021

Uber Is Being Sued for Charging Disabled Passengers Extra “Wait Time” Fees

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The Department of Justice has filed a federal civil suit against Uber, accusing the rideshare company of overcharging passengers with disabilities.

Uber offers passengers a two-minute window after their driver arrives and then charges a wait time fee for passengers who take longer than two minutes to load into the vehicle. USA v. Uber alleges that Uber’s practice of issuing this fee to passengers whose disability causes them to need longer than two minutes to load into a vehicle constitutes discrimination and is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

According to the suit, Uber has in the past issued refunds to passengers who were charged the fee because of how their disability affected their ability to load into a vehicle. But they also denied other passengers refunds, even after being informed of the circumstances. The refunds seem to have been issued arbitrarily.

The suit describes an unnamed “Passenger A,” who is a 52-year-old woman with a spinal injury resulting in quadriplegia. While taking part in a clinical study and rehabilitation program for her injury, she took Ubers to the rehabilitation facility about 10 times a week, both ways. The ride was short, only about five blocks. But about three months after beginning the program, she realized she’d been consistently charged a wait time fee for exceeding the two minutes. (She estimated her load-in, which included having an aide fold up her wheelchair and put it in the trunk, time was approximately five minutes.)

She tried unsuccessfully to get a refund through a number of means before finally getting in touch with an Uber employee who told her the wait time fees were automatic and therefore there was nothing they could do.

At 20 rides a week, these extra fees would really add up. But even more important is the principle of the issue.

“Passenger A felt angry and upset that Uber has charged her wait time fees for her daily rides to her rehabilitation appointments. Uber’s refusal to refund her money or to change its wait time fee policy makes Passenger A feel like a second-class citizen,” reads the suit.

I’m guessing Uber is going to argue that the fee is applied in order to make sure drivers get paid for their time. And they definitely should. But that should not come out of the pocket of people with disabilities; it needs to be built into Uber’s cost of doing business. (It’s also not clear how much of the wait fee goes to the driver directly and how much goes to Uber.)

As the DOJ says, charging disabled people extra to access the same services as able-bodied people is discrimination.

“Uber and other companies that provide transportation services must ensure equal access for all people, including those with disabilities,” says Kristen Clarke, leader of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

(via CNN, image: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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November 11, 2021

Nintendo Baby Room Decor To Level Up Your Nursery

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We’ve found the best Nintendo Baby Room decor to level up your nursery. Whether it’s Pokemon, Super Mario, or Legend of Zelda these adorable decorations will inspire your gamer baby.

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Nintendo has been a significant staple in many people’s lives. From the nostalgia of the retro games to the anticipation of the new releases, it’s no wonder Nintendo is incredibly popular to date. We’ve already featured Pokemon baby clothes, Legend of Zelda baby clothes, and Video game baby clothes but a gamer family can’t stop there. With all the fantastic characters and beloved series that can be incorporated into designing and decorating rooms, why not have a special nursery for your newborn dedicated to the world of Nintendo? From Super Mario Bros, Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Kirby, and all the Nintendo consoles there is an endless amount of creativity that can be (incorporated) into a beautiful and nerdy nursery. 

We have curated a perfect list of baby blankets, teethers, nightlights, art prints, and everything else needed to create a darling nursery room full of iconic characters and series to truly bring out the passion of gaming within!

Super Mario Bros Baby Room Decor

Super Mario Art Prints

Super Mario Art Prints

No baby nursery would be complete without beautiful art prints and decorations. These Super Mario art prints truly capture the essence of a Nintendo nursery! With favorite Nintendo characters featured in a gorgeous watercolor style of art. These digital downloads are in the size of 8 x 10 to curate the perfect art collage possible!

Yoshi Egg Nightlight

Yoshi Egg Nightlight

Let there be light with this super precious Yoshi Egg nightlight! It’s perfect for the many adventures ahead or being the guiding light next to the family while playing beloved Yoshi theme games like my personal favorite, Yoshi’s Story!

Super Mario Bros Zippered Diaper Pouch

Super Mario Bros Zippered Diaper Pouch

Pouches and bags are always useful for organizing. This Super Mario zippered pouch is great to keep diapers or bibs in. This pouch can also be machine washed as well for any messes throughout the day. Also perfect for any on the go travels as well.

Personalized Mario Brothers Baby Blanket photo

Custom Mario Bros Minky Blanket

Baby blankets are a necessity, and the softer the better! This super soft minky blanket has stunningly cute renditions of famous Mario Bros characters, and is customizable with your child’s name. Soft and cute, just like your little one!

Super Mario Mystery Question Box Pouch

Super Mario Mystery Question Box Pouch

There are many familiar symbols and items in the Super Mario Bros games, and one particular is the mystery question box that you jump up and smack for goods at random. With this cube pouch, you can fill it with anything to save space in the room! It looks super awesome as a decoration, too. Fire Flowers, 1-Up Mushrooms,  Mini Mushrooms, Mega  Mushrooms, and Blue Shells not included.

Baby Princess Peach Plush Doll

Baby Princess Peach Plush Doll

Princess Peach of Mushroom Kingdom will be looking over your own nursery kingdom. The precious baby version of Princess Peach is perfect as a plush companion for your little one. With a portable size to bring along on any journeys but also ideal to display in the nursery.

Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Art Decor

Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Art Decor

Covering the walls of a nursery with beautiful art is a no-brainer, but when it’s of a super cute whimsical design of Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi it’s a definite must-have. Printed on gloss card stock, with two different sizes to choose from.

Legend of Zelda Baby Room Decor

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Baby Rattle

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Baby Rattle

Your tiny hero is going to shake, shake, shake in style with this radical master sword baby rattle. This rattle is literally shaped and designed like the master sword itself! May also protect the baby during any adventures ahead.

Chu Chu Crochet Toys (Set of 5 in various colors) photo

Legend of Zelda Chu Chu Doll

If comfort and cute are what you’re aiming for, then this super adorable and beautifully handcrafted crochet Chu Chu from the Legend of Zelda is perfect for every Nintendo Nursery. There are five colors to choose from, or get the set to truly have the Kingdom of Hyrule in the nursery!

Legend of Zelda Music Box

Legend of Zelda Music Box

The soothing sound of a music box is an absolute need for any nursery. It’s especially spectacular when it’s coming from a gorgeous carved Zelda theme one! With this particular one, The Song of Storms is played, which should always be on a video game-loving family’s playlist!

Legend of Zelda Master Shield Baby Blanket

Legend of Zelda Master Shield Baby Blanket

Your adventurous baby will be going on many journeys, and those ventures might encounter some unlikely creatures and villains! Obtaining this master shield will surely protect the family or just look really fantastic in the nursery! 

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Nightlight

Legend of Zelda Master Sword Nightlight

The dark can be scary, but now your tiny one can conquer the darkness with this master sword nightlight! With the Hylian Crest insignia for the button, this nightlight is a fantastic find for every brave and fearless family!

Various Nintendo Games Baby Room Decor

Animal Crossing Gyroid (Large and Small Set) photo

Animal Crossing Gyroid Vase

The Animal Crossing craze never seems to dim down, and quarantine definitely helped with that. With bountiful creativity, fantastic music, lovable and not-so-lovable characters, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is definitely a Nintendo game worth having in your little one’s room. This beautifully hand painted succulent vase is perfect for displaying a little greenery in the nursery, or it can just be as an adorable decoration—no judgement here!

Animal Crossing K.K. Slider Plush

Animal Crossing K.K. Slider Plush

Speaking of fantastic music, what would Animal Crossing be without the infamous musician K.K. Slider? Having this plush dog in the nursery is a fantastic ode to the rock star himself! 

"Your Name" Pokemon Nameplate on Shelf photo

Pokemon Nameplate

Forget seeing your name in lights, seeing your name in 3-Dimensional Pokemon font is the true measure of the very best, the best there ever was! For a child, learning to recognize their own name is an important milestone, and as your little Pokemon trainer grows, they’ll come to appreciate just how amazing their name looks in Pokemon font!

Kirby Face Inspired Bib

Kirby Face Inspired Bib

Beautiful blue, yellow stars and a cheerful Kirby printed all over make up this gorgeous and beautiful blanket. Cheery and bright, this blanket will definitely liven up the nursery! Time to cuddle up!

Kirby Sleeping Baby Blanket image

Kirby Velveteen Plush Baby Blanket

A baby is going to get messy, so why not protect the little one with this perfectly adorable Kirby bib! Teaching the baby not to inhale food, just like the pink amoeba does, will be a proper eating lesson on dining etiquette.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mural

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Mural

This gorgeous art mural of all the Smash Ultimate characters is truly stunning. With the art style of the actual mural shown when choosing the difficulty within the game, your nursery will feel like you definitely stepped into the Smash universe. With a 93 inch long width, visitors will definitely be stunned and your tiny one will have lots of visual stimulation!

Boy Holding Pokemon Laundry Bin photo

Pokemon Characters Laundry Bin

Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Evee, and a few pokeballs too, cover this collapsable laundry bin. It’s a stylish way to keep tidy in the nursery. It can also be used as a place to store baby toys and accessories!

Various Nintendo Consoles Baby Room Decor

Nintendo Controller Silicone Teether

Nintendo Controller Silicone Teether

As parents, it’s no secret that the pain of teething for a baby can be a tough milestone in their life. So why not have a super awesome gamer-themed teether to help this not-so-awesome situation? This Nintendo controller silicone teether is perfect for retro fans!

Nintendo Gameboy Teether

Nintendo Gameboy Teether

If a game boy is more of your family’s style, then look no further than these super cool Gameboy teethers. In choices of grey and pink for any and every baby in the world to chow down on.

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