The Future of Politics Is Black and Queer

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They say that two is better than one. What's it like running your business as co-founders?

Kyle: The biggest challenge for me is learning to trust myself. In no way do I think that I know all or have all the right answers, and I'm comfortable with that. I think I'm largely out of the imposter syndrome phase, but now I feel pressure to adequately represent my generation. To honestly represent who we are, how we move and what we value, and to do that with all the nuance and balance it requires. To do that as a leader, but also as a listener.

We've been super intentional about being fearless and raw with our brand. And in 2020 and beyond, it's critical to speak truth to power and say it with your fucking chest. We just do shit differently. We're not journalists. We don't have corporate sponsors or owners . We're Black. We're queer. We experience the impact of politics in our lives very differently than the white, male-dominated political talk world. And that shines through with HOUSE PARTY..

's use of celebrity. I think it's very much in the mold of Harry Belafonte. He wears his activism on his sleeve, and it permeates throughout his art. To the point where you don't really hear folks attempting to tell him to stay in his lane. When he speaks, people listen. He challenges friends and foes alike. And he's not alone, but he sets an amazing example for other celebrities that want to do more than just shuck and jive.

 

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