Thick's Things

About Me

"Hello, it's your girl this is Thick and welcome to my page!"

I attained my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in December 2017, and since then I have moved on to the Master of Social Work Program at UNLV. I just recently attained my Master's in Social Work and my Social Work License. I am currently working within the school district as a school social worker. I hope to go on and attain my clinical license to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

In my corner, you will find information on multiple heavy subjects like community organizing, non-profit resources, politics, and policy.

Independent Content Creators

Who Thick Follows

Youtube is my TV by now

I will provide the links to common channels that I follow for news, discussions, and other information. I don't take anything that these commentators say as gospel, but I do like that they provide links to their sources and background information on the topics that they are discussing. It helps me get a broader view of a subject, I am always on the lookout for different content creators and those that are not necessarily mainstream.

Calvin Michaels

On occasion, we shake the table. A mix of comedy, politics, music, and entertainment. Screen Writer, Podcaster, Director, Comedian, Artist, Choreographer, Actor, Youth Development Professional, Magazine Contributor, HU ✊🏾

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/CalvinMichaels/videos

For Harriet

For Harriet is a Black feminist community (open to all but centering the needs and experiences of Black women) that features creative work meant to move critical conversations forward.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ForHarriet619/videos

King of Reads

King of Reads is unlike any other platform as it brings you blunt, funny, and accessible ways of understanding pop culture, politics, media, and social constructs that continue to affect Black folks on a global scale. King of Reads strives to provide original social commentary while also critiquing celebrity culture, capitalism, and how anti-Blackness as a whole contributes to how we, as Black folks, survive, exist, and see the world.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/KingofReads/videos

Bailey Sarian

Hi my name is Bailey Sarian and I am here to talk about True Crime & Makeup. YES its an odd combination, but I couldn't just pick ONE topic to focus on, why not mix them both together?

Link to Videos: https://linktr.ee/baileysarian

Beau of the Fifth Column

The discussions of a southern journalist who is tired of a lack of common sense.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeauoftheFifthColumn/videos

The Humanist Report

The Humanist Report (THR) is a progressive political podcast that discusses and analyzes current news events and pressing political issues. Our analyses are guided by humanism and political progressivism. Each news story we cover is supplemented with thought-provoking, fact-based commentary that aims for the highest level of objectivity.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHumanistReport/videos

Jouelzy

Jouelzy is a top African American woman vlogger advocating for the #SmartBrownGirl, with witty commentary on current cultural topics the impact of women of color throughout the African diaspora. She also is the founder of the SBG Book Club that focuses on making reading accessible and countering the misinformation that is prevalent in the Black community.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/jouelzy/videos

Tee Noir

My Description of her channel: Black Femme who just has the dopest commentary on the wokest topics. I Highly recommend it.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaZ8Nik2OV2r7vZm8Xsi3mQ/videos

Intelexual Media

My name is Elexus Jionde. I like to talk about history, sex, sociology, and pop culture. Do not subscribe if you cannot handle duality! In addition to publishing three books on black history and America, I promote sexual positivity! I produce boudoir/pinup photoshoots & create content on OnlyFans. My degree is in History from The Ohio State University. I LOVE the past and wish I could time travel. Playing video games seems to be the closest I'll ever get lol. I have spoken at NYU, Loyola University, & my Alma Mater on issues from black women in media to drug criminalization. I'm 27 years old and living in Atlanta. Im currently working on two books-- a book of essays and a dystopian thriller.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/IntelexualMedia/videos

Big Joel

I make video essays and deep dives about movies and other things. I release a new video every other Friday.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/BigJoel/videos

Khadija Mbowe

A "cool, fun, *young* millennial aunty" sits on their bedroom floor talking about whatever they want. Sometimes they talk to their friends. Sometimes they do video essays. Most times they're acting up. Welcome nieces, nephews, and niblings and any fellow internet play aunties, uncles, and piblings!

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/KhadijaMbowe/videos

Salari

Yet another video essay maker. Media analysis, reviews, critique, basically whatever I feel like I want to say something about really; things I love, things I wanted to love, and things I don't love. I also stream every now and then.

Link to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/salari/videos

Music

Thick's Current Playlist

Tunes

Music is life, I think it is something that extremely artistic. I like how music can transform your mood, ignite your imagination, and convey different messages. I'm always into learning about new artists and trying new material.

Current Faves on Rotation

Jessie Reyes

Fraud
Body Count
Imported (Featuring 6lack)

Qveen Herby

The Show
Elevator
Pre Roll
Mozart

Run the Jewels

Ju$t (Feat. Pharrell Williams)

ooh la la (Feat. Greg Nice & DJ Premier)
Legend Has It

Princess Nokia

Diva
No Effort
Sugar Honey Iced Tea (S.H.I.T.)

Bree Runway

Pressure
Apeshit
ATM

Chloe x Halle

Forgive ME
Ungodly Hour
Don't Make It Harder on Me

Mahalia

Roadside
Hide Out
I Wish I Missed My Ex

Rapsody

Afeni
Ibtihaj

Fletcher

Bitter
Forever
Arcade

Honorable Mentions

Teamarr
Doja Cat
Megan Thee Stallion
Upshal

Mainstream TV and Shows

Let me be basic in peace

Let Me be Basic in Peace

Sometimes I just want to laugh and watch some mainstream news hosts and media outlets. I do not Stan any of these individuals if they deserve criticism oh they can get from me.

John Oliver

Last Week Tonight on HBO.

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight/featured

Amber Ruffin

The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock.

She's Black, Unapologetically Femme, and funny! I don't care, if I were to fall victim to stanning anyone then hell yeah I would be fine if it was her! More like her, please!

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAmberRuffinShow/videos

Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers on Peacock.

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth

Hasan Minhaj

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on Netflix - Cancelled :-(

Playlist of Episodes on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBRvcH-i5Uak4rxEf0QQjz39nVuCoM0Zi

Podcasts

Who Thick Listens To

Podcasts that I listen to

I learn a great deal of information from other podcasts, but many I listen to for discussions on various subjects. I love podcasts on political stuff, current events, policy, and even self-care.

Black Feminist Rants hosted by LaKia Williams

LaKia Williams is a young Reproductive Justice activist based in the South. She is an aspiring abortion provider and works part-time for SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Organization as their Digital Organizer.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts

The Self-Love Fix Podcast hosted by Beatrice Kamau

The self-love fix podcast is a podcast dedicated to helping young women delve deeper into their inner child to help them cultivate within themselves self-love, self-worth, and high self-esteem. Join Host and Inner Child Healing coach, Beatrice Kamau as you laugh, cry, grow, and learn the truth of who you are and what you deserve.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Luminary, and website

Go Off, Sis hosted by Danielle Cadet (@dbcadet), Laurise McMillian (@Lauriseirl), Channing Hargrove (@Chan_inthecity), Raven Baker (@Theglogoddess)

Go Off, Sis is an R29 sub-brand: Unbothered video series that confronts the hard truths around being a Black woman in America; championing dialogues and creating a community that celebrates Black Voices.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Luminary, and website

Fck Work but Ima Go podcast is hosted by a HR Professional ( Jenna), a retired HR Professional turned Multi-Business Owner (Natasha) and HR/Compliance Experts as special guests

With different backgrounds in human resources and career development, Natasha and Jenna are becoming HR 4 the Culture aka the Minority Millennial Union. Being professionally ratchet (pratchet) seems to be easy to balance on 9to5s for some and almost quitting time for others. On Fck Work but Ima Go, they will keep you entertained, educated, and empowered while you play like you're working each and every Monday. Make sure you listen to the end and bow your heads for our work prayer. It's not their fault if you lose your job laughing out loud at our vent sessions and drug test stories!

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Luminary, and website

Anime

Slim has got me into anime now and your girl is hooked. I watch regular shows and movies too, but I am always down to talk about any of the latest shows and what I am catching up on.

Fairy Tail

Fairy Tail (フェアリーテイル Fearī Teiru) is an anime series based on the manga of same name by Hiro Mashima. Produced by A-1 Pictures Inc, Satelight, Bridge, and CloverWorks, it is directed by Shinji Ishihira, and debuted on TV Tokyo at 7:30, October 12, 2009.[1] It follows the story of Lucy Heartfilia as she seeks to become a member of the famous Fairy Tail Guild. Helped into joining by Natsu Dragneel and Happy, she goes on an array of adventures with them, along with Gray Fullbuster and Erza Scarlet.

Stream on Crunchyroll

New follow up series Fairy Tail 100 Year Quest is set to be released.

Source: https://fairytail.fandom.com/wiki/Episodes

One Piece

One Piece (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It has been serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump since July 1997, with its individual chapters compiled in 108 tankōbon volumes as of March 2024. The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, where he explores the Grand Line in search of the mythical treasure known as the "One Piece" in order to become the next King of the Pirates.

Stream on Crunchyroll or other major streaming platforms

The Apothecary Diaries

Set in a fictional country based on Imperial China during the Tang dynasty,[4] the series follows Maomao, a young girl working as an apothecary in the red-light district, who was kidnapped and sold to the Imperial Palace as a servant. However, she still retains her curious and eccentric personality and plans to work there until her years of servitude are over, without drawing the attention of anyone. One day, after hearing rumors that the emperor's children and concubines are critically ill, she begins to investigate the cause, using her experience as an apothecary, and successfully solves the mystery of their illness. Even though she intends to remain anonymous, her actions eventually catch the attention of an influential eunuch, and soon finds herself solving various mysteries for the royal court.

Season 2 set to release in 2025

Stream on Crunchyroll