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On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by investigative journalist and harpist Jaha Nailah Avery to discuss learning new things, traveling on your own, and the life and career of acclaimed writer Dorothy West.

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Guest:
Jaha Nailah Avery

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

The Papa Dolble Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz maraschino liqueur

Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, and garnish with a lime wheel.

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

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On this bonus episode, Brandon is joined by Alabama Senatorial candidate Dakarai Larriett to discuss his career, traumatic experience in Michigan that prompted him to pursue a career in activism and politics, and the HBO documentary, “The Alabama Solution”.

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Guest:
Dakarai Larriett
Instagram

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

The Alabama Remedy Recipe:
Ingredients
2 oz bourbon
1 oz peach liqueur or ¾ oz peach purée
1 oz sweet tea
½ oz fresh lemon juice
2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
Ginger beer to top
Peach slice or lemon wheel for garnish
Optional: a pinch of cayenne or a drop of hot honey

Instructions
Shake the bourbon, peach liqueur or purée, sweet tea, lemon juice, and bitters with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer.
Garnish with a peach slice or lemon wheel.
Optional: add a tiny dusting of cayenne or a drop of hot honey on top for heat

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.

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On this month's episode, Brandon meets with "A Black Man Reading" founder Dr. Jerid P. Woods to discuss the life and legacy of James Baldwin. They break down some of the central themes in his work, helping communities grow through education, and why Baldwin's work continues to resonate with audiences.

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Guest:

Dr. Jerid P. Woods
A Black Man Reading

Hosts:

Brandon Collins

"Drunk Black History" was recorded at Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans. Shout-out to their amazing staff and great coffee!

"Drunk Black History" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.