Joseph Reaves

Stevie Wonder released TALKING BOOK 54 years ago today

SWV released their debut album IT'S ABOUT TIME 34 years ago today

The 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race

Destin Conrad released the SUBMISSIVE project 3 years ago today

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Remembering Ntozake Shange who passed away 8 years ago today

Still holding at #5 in my group for the Top Host competition and am closer to winning 25K and having the opportunity to work with Ryan Seacrest on a podcast for iHeart. Please continue to share and vote. tophost.org/2026/joseph-...

Remembering Ruby Dee on her 104th birthday

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RIP to star of "Kate & Allie", Susan Saint James who has passed away at the age of 80.

Tuesday October 27, 2026.

Good night Sleep tight Don't let the bed bugs bite Know that I love you very much And I'll see you in the morning Amen

Remembering The Queen of Gospel, Ms. Mahalia Jackson on her 115th birthday

Monday October 26, 2026

Last Sunday of Hoodoo Heritage Month and decided to put some Black Eyed Peas, Smoked Pork Neckbones and Rice on the stove to make my own Hoppin John

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Doing my homework after another great R&B Reps where they were joined by Head Deacon Neltron to discuss Rahsaan Patterson's LOVE IN STEREO You can catch the episode here youtu.be/UfJDnXBSjQ0?...

Jesus Christ came that we might have a life and have a life more abundantly and it is truly amazing to me that so many christians think living one-dimensional, one-note lives achieves some notion of holiness or sanctification.

Because of you all I am currently in the Top 5 for the Top Host competition and am closer to winning 25K and having the opportunity to work with Ryan Seacrest on a podcast for iHeart. Please continue to share and vote. tophost.org/2026/joseph-...

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Sunday October 25, 2026.

John Legend released ONCE AGAIN 20 years ago today

As much as Black people get on white folks for not doing black face or other cultural appropriation for their Halloween costumes I need Black couples to stop thinking dressing up as Ike and Tina Turner for Halloween is a flex. Cosplaying Domestic Violence ain't cute boobie.

Remembering Robert Guillame who passed away 9 years ago today

Halloween is next week and I am seeing churches and ministries be weird with their non-Halloween Halloween celebrations. Lissen give the babies some candy and let them dress up. Actually let the adults come to church dressed up as well and stop being sticks in the mud.

Overall I have raised $2710 and am in need of $1290 to help keep me housed. I have until the 30th before eviction proceedings begin. The need is immediate and dire. Please give and share. Thank you. gofund.me/9b10374e6

Remembering Richard Roundtree on the third anniversary of his passing

Because of you all I am currently in the Top 5 for the Top Host competition and am closer to winning 25K and having the opportunity to work with Ryan Seacrest on a podcast for iHeart. Please continue to share and vote. tophost.org/2026/joseph-...

Remembering Leslie Jordan on the fourth anniversary of his passing

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The movie adaptation of the Broadway "Super Soul Musical" THE WIZ starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell and Ted Ross debuted in theatres 48 years ago today. Time and nostalgia have been kind to this film. No shade to Judy or Stephanie but Diana is my favorite Dorothy.

Saturday October 24, 2026

Had the honor of supporting my friend Dr. Shane'a Thomas at her book talk tonight

Friday October 23, 2026. Better late than never.

Starting off my Fresh Music Friday with Yung Miami's new project WATCH DIS!

Happy 90th birthday to co-founder of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, Brother Bobby Seale

Happy Birthday to my CA Brother, Rev. Melech Thomas

Kendrick Lamar released "good kid, m.A.A.d city" 14 years ago today

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Happy Birthday to Miss TS Madison

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RIP actor Tom Skerritt who has passed away at 93 years old

Thursday October 22, 2026

Remembering The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz on her 101st birthday

Just getting in from my first training shift. Still waiting to see where I will be put in the schedule but after meeting my immediate lead and one of my colleagues I feel better about the position. Still looking but gonna praise God in the hallway while I wait for Them to open THE Door.

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Today is the 8th Annual International Pronouns Day. Non-Binary Butch Queen Baddie who loves The Lord. Pronouns are They/Them

Wednesday October 21, 2026. Hi Ho Hi Ho it's off to work I go. Rejoicing and encouraged today because I am closer to things working out than I am to them not working out.

Another day Another Social Service Org that doesn't provide rental assistance. Overall I have raised $2685 and am in need of $1315 to help keep me housed. I have until the 30th before eviction proceedings begin. The need is immediate and dire. Please give and share. Thank you. gofund.me/99499f19b

Madonna released the EROTICA album 34 years ago today