February 2026
“The record of the past is not dead material, but living memory — and whoever controls that memory shapes the story of a people.”
— Adapted from the archival philosophy of W. E. B. Du Bois, Black Reconstruction in America (1935)
The Podcast: It’s Beautiful and Chaotic
Thinking out loud, footnotes implied. It’s Beautiful and Chaotic is a 40-minute monthly podcast where two Black women PhDs—Dr. kYmberly Keeton and Dr. Justice Briscoe—engage conversations at the intersection of theory, lived experience, and the everyday complexities of Black intellectual life. Episodes center on reflection, dialogue, and critical inquiry while remaining grounded, candid, and accessible.
All episodes are publicly available to stream anytime, with select conversations featuring guest contributors. New episodes are released on the last Friday of each month. Listen to the latest episode and join the conversation.