Episodes
1. The Sassy Black Best Friend
March 31, 2022
12 min
Dr. Toni Shakur advertises her latest book in a ‘90s style infomercial and uses two case studies to illustrate how she would rewrite the stereotype of the sassy Black best friend.
2. I Swear I’m In This
March 31, 2022
15 min
In an episode of her recently syndicated talk show, Dr. Toni Shakur reveals to a Black actor that he has been cut from his new film and gives him a chance to confront the director who gave him the axe
3. The One Who Dies First
March 31, 2022
12 min
Phil is a Black actor on the set of a horror film who realizes a terrible truth: he’s “the guy who dies first.” Dr. Toni Shakur helps him resist the stereotype that requires his imminent death.
4. Never the Hero
March 31, 2022
11 min
Dr. Toni Shakur pitches a new series about a super squad of former sidekicks.
Guest Stars:
Cara Ricketts, Jameson Kraemer
5. Thug Race
March 31, 2022
11 min
Dr. Toni Shakur is a guest judge on a reality tv show called Thug Race, where Black actors compete to determine who can play the most convincing “thug” and secure a speaking role in an upcoming film.