<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on Minoritea Report, Auntea Kerel, Auntea Jerrell, and the "Other Jerell" welcome back author Frederick Smith to talk about his upcoming novel &lt;em data-start="3123" data-end= "3148"&gt;Love Is a Contact Sport&lt;/em&gt; — a Black, queer, second-chance romance set around a college reunion. &lt;span class= "citation-238"&gt;Frederick drops gems on the discipline of writing, the importance of "claiming your man" in fiction, and why he's amping up the spice in his upcoming June 2026 release.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="citation-238"&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node= "19,1"&gt;&lt;span class="citation-237"&gt;The Aunteas also tackle the "selective rage" trending online regarding&lt;/span&gt; &lt;em data-path-to-node="19,1" data-index-in-node="71"&gt;&lt;span class= "citation-237"&gt;America's Next Top Model&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "citation-237 citation-end-237"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="10"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="19,3"&gt;. Are we holding Tyra Banks to a 2026 standard for a 2003 world?&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "citation-236"&gt;Plus, the crew discusses the "Vocal Bible" (is Brandy the whole book or just a chapter?), Jill Scott's newest masterpiece "To Whom It May Conern", and the mathematical intentionality behind Beyoncé's release dates&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "citation-236 citation-end-236"&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt;&lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="11"&gt; &lt;!----&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="19,7"&gt;... she thawing out so y'all better get them coins ready and get then cups ready for MINORITEA REPORT!!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="citation-238"&gt;&lt;span data-path-to-node="19,7"&gt;Tea Stamps:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;Tea Stamps:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;01:18 Frederick Smith: Love Is A Contact Sport&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;07:20 The Creative Process and Inspirations&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;12:41 Advice for Aspiring Writers&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;17:06 The Joy of Reading: A Personal Journey&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;19:25 The Role of Reading in Personal Growth&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;21:36 Understanding Cheerleading: A Professional Insight&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;24:21 Self-Censorship in Writing: Balancing Authenticity and Audience&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;27:31 The Impact of Romance Novels on Relationships&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;34:20 Impact of Heated Rivalry&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;38:25 Supporting Black Queer Narratives: A Call to Action&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;45:22 Beyoncé's Anticipated Return&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;48:18 Jill Scott's New Album&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;50:17 Brandy's National Anthem Performance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;53:35 The Vocal Bible Debate&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;57:46 America's Next Top Model Reflections&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;01:08:24 Reality TV and Accountability&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;01:10:24 The Impact of Reality TV on Culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;01:13:04 Benediction&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;01:14:45 Celebrating Black History Month&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Minoritea Report

Kerel, Dawon, Jerrell

Welcome Back Frederick Smith, ANTM: Reality Check, Jill Scott: To Whom It May Concern

FEB 23, 202674 MIN
Minoritea Report

Welcome Back Frederick Smith, ANTM: Reality Check, Jill Scott: To Whom It May Concern

FEB 23, 202674 MIN

Description

This week on Minoritea Report, Auntea Kerel, Auntea Jerrell, and the "Other Jerell" welcome back author Frederick Smith to talk about his upcoming novel Love Is a Contact Sport — a Black, queer, second-chance romance set around a college reunion. Frederick drops gems on the discipline of writing, the importance of "claiming your man" in fiction, and why he's amping up the spice in his upcoming June 2026 release. The Aunteas also tackle the "selective rage" trending online regarding America's Next Top Model . Are we holding Tyra Banks to a 2026 standard for a 2003 world? Plus, the crew discusses the "Vocal Bible" (is Brandy the whole book or just a chapter?), Jill Scott's newest masterpiece "To Whom It May Conern", and the mathematical intentionality behind Beyoncé's release dates ... she thawing out so y'all better get them coins ready and get then cups ready for MINORITEA REPORT!! Tea Stamps: Tea Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Frederick Smith: Love Is A Contact Sport 07:20 The Creative Process and Inspirations 12:41 Advice for Aspiring Writers 17:06 The Joy of Reading: A Personal Journey 19:25 The Role of Reading in Personal Growth 21:36 Understanding Cheerleading: A Professional Insight 24:21 Self-Censorship in Writing: Balancing Authenticity and Audience 27:31 The Impact of Romance Novels on Relationships 34:20 Impact of Heated Rivalry 38:25 Supporting Black Queer Narratives: A Call to Action 45:22 Beyoncé's Anticipated Return 48:18 Jill Scott's New Album 50:17 Brandy's National Anthem Performance 53:35 The Vocal Bible Debate 57:46 America's Next Top Model Reflections 01:08:24 Reality TV and Accountability 01:10:24 The Impact of Reality TV on Culture 01:13:04 Benediction 01:14:45 Celebrating Black History Month