Ep. 51: Who's the Victim?!?
We open this episode providing condolences to a legendary singer, Ms. Sarah Dash, who was one of the founding members of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, who then went on to be LaBelle, and who had her solo career. A true talent and an amazing persona on stage.
Today’s episode may touch on some sensitive issues, such as statutory rape, LGBTQ issues, and power dynamics in relationships. We are discussing the case of Tarence “TJ” Mitchell and Ronald Taylor Jr. TJ, 18 years old at the time, was Bloomfield High’s star athlete — academically sound and popular. Ronald Taylor, 27 at the time, was TJ’s friend and avid football game supporter. But something happened between them and Ronald ended up dead. Was TJ forced into a relationship with Ronald? Was Ronald attempting to extort TJ into the relationship by threatening to expose him? Or did TJ act out fear of how others would perceive him if they found out that he was in a relationship with another man? Power dynamic because of the age difference? Find out in this episode.
It would not be the Café if we didn’t discuss these things openly and honestly — but most importantly — while having a good ole drink in our hands.
Stream wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website. Grab your favorite beverage, sit at our table, and DRINK, LISTEN, & CONVERSE!!!
Come chat with us as we stream the video complement to the podcast live on Twitch, Youtube, our Facebook page, on this webpage, or on our Twitter pages (links in the Watch the Pod link below) at 7:30 PM EST on Thursday, September 22, 2021.
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