Topic: Boule

The "Boule phone" is described as a mechanism of social control where influential figures are used to deliver warnings to others. Mo Facts claims Sammy Davis Jr. was used by organized crime to warn Sam Cooke to stop trying to start his own record label. Cooke's refusal to adhere to these warnings is presented as a possible motive for his death.

The hosts speculate that the 94th Academy Awards were a coordinated effort by the "Boule" (Black elite) to showcase Black excellence, featuring the Williams sisters and Will Smith. They suggest that Quincy Jones may have influenced the selection of Will Packer as producer. This segment serves as a transition into the show's donation and "value-for-value" break.

The hosts speculate on a "power struggle" between Bill Cosby and Quincy Jones at NBC during the 1990s. They suggest that Jones may have had a hand in Cosby's eventual legal downfall. They discuss how both men used their shows to recruit and program young Black talent into specific "Boule" or "thug" archetypes.

A classic clip of Malcolm X describes the difference between the "House Negro," who identifies with the master's interests, and the "Field Negro." The hosts apply this analogy to modern figures like Charlamagne tha God and the Boule, who they argue protect the Democratic Party despite a lack of tangible results. They suggest that these figures fear being ostracized from their social and economic positions.

The hosts analyze the strategic timing of Bill Cosby's conviction, noting it occurred just as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was set to testify against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. They suggest that high-profile takedowns are often orchestrated for political or narrative purposes. The lack of protection for Cosby is cited as evidence that the "Boule" or black elite turned their backs on him once he was no longer useful to the power structure.

The final discussion focuses on the "Boule," an elite black fraternity whose members are referred to as "Archons." The hosts argue that this group serves the interests of white supremacy by controlling the "90%" of the black population. They conclude by referencing the Wu-Tang Clan and the "5% Nation" philosophy of waking up the masses from the control of the "10%."

The "Stroll to the Polls" initiative, led by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) and other Divine Nine sororities, aims to mobilize Black voters for the Biden-Harris ticket. Mo Fax criticizes the "cringe-worthy" nature of using traditional Greek strolling for political campaigning. He characterizes this as "Boule for Biden," where elite Black organizations act as gatekeepers for the Democratic establishment.

A throwback clip of Steve Cokely discusses the influence of Greek organizations (the Boule) on Black society. This is followed by a critique of the "Get Your Booty to the Poll" advertisement, which features poll dancers encouraging Black men to vote. Adam Curry and Mo Fax express disgust at the ad, viewing it as a desperate and demeaning attempt to pander to Black men through objectification.

Mo Fax applies his "Boule meter" to Tom Burrell, questioning the executive's role in aiding the system he now critiques. They discuss how Burrell's agency marketed products like McDonald's and Coca-Cola to black communities, contributing to health issues. Adam Curry jokingly suggests a conspiracy theory regarding Burrell's "Rising Tide" campaign and the subsequent Tide Pod challenge.

Attorney Lawrence Otis Graham, author of "Our Kind of People," provides an insider's look at the black upper class and the Boule. He explains that the black elite historically originated from light-complexioned slaves who were given "prestige" roles in the house rather than the fields. This internal caste system created a long-standing divide within the black community based on skin tone and proximity to whiteness.

A legacy clip from Steve Cokely explains the influence of Sigma Pi Phi, known as the Boule, a secret society for elite Black men. Cokely argues that the Black press and major civil rights organizations are "webs" controlled by this elite stratum. He challenges members of Black Greek-letter organizations (the "Divine Nine") to prove their commitment to the community rather than to their secret circles.

The hosts critique Roland Martin's defense of established civil rights organizations like the NAACP and various black fraternities and sororities. They play a clip where Martin suggests that individuals cannot make political threats without an organized entity behind them, which the hosts interpret as a "veiled threat" from the "Boule" establishment against independent figures like Diddy. They revisit the history of the NAACP, claiming it was founded by questionable figures like Joel Spingarn.

Roland Martin argues that political influence requires working from the "inside" and compromising with the establishment. This perspective is identified as the "Boule mindset," which prioritizes incremental change over radical reform. The discussion suggests this approach is used to pacify black voters and maintain the status quo within the Democratic Party.

Roland Martin interviews Dr. Oliver Brooks regarding the potential devastation of COVID-19 in the African American community due to comorbidities and poor healthcare access. Mo discovers that Dr. Brooks' official bio on the National Medical Association website explicitly lists his membership in Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule. This leads to a discussion on class divisions and elite secret societies within the Black community.

The hosts discuss how segments of the Black community, including the "Boule" or elite leadership, originally supported aggressive policing in response to the 1980s crack epidemic. However, the implementation failed to distinguish between criminals and innocent citizens, effectively creating a state of "martial law" in minority neighborhoods. This historical context explains the complicated relationship between community leaders and the politicians who enacted harsh crime policies.

The intense media defense of Gail King is attributed to high-level corporate memos and the influence of Oprah Winfrey. The hosts discuss the "Boule" as advisors who carry water for power structures rather than the community. They also note the competitive relationship between Viacom and Oprah, specifically mentioning Tyler Perry's move to BET.

Researcher Steve Cokely alleges that Jesse Jackson was an agent placed within Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle to monitor and eventually replace him. Cokely suggests that King was becoming aware of Jackson's role as an infiltrator shortly before the assassination. The segment posits that Jackson was the "clean Negro" chosen by the establishment to lead the movement in a more manageable direction.

The late Steve Cokley, described as a "futureologist," lectured extensively on Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule, a clandestine society for elite black men. Cokley claimed this group acts as a control mechanism within the black community, similar to the Illuminati or the Trilateral Commission. The rise of YouTube allowed Cokley's archival VHS lectures to reach a modern audience, challenging the group's influence.

The black elite, or the Boule, reportedly made a strategic pivot from encouraging marriage within the race to accepting interracial relationships. Lawrence Otis Graham notes that some individuals, like Barack Obama, may have married black partners for political credibility. The discussion compares these racial dating dynamics to European royal bloodlines and the pressure to maintain specific genetic stocks.

The Harlem Renaissance is characterized as a movement that was "as gay as it was black," featuring numerous queer artists like Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen. This artistic flourishing was tied to W.E.B. Du Bois's "Talented Tenth" philosophy, which sought to elevate an elite class of Black intellectuals. Modern parallels are drawn to John Legend's comments about the inherent liberalism of creative professionals.