Jambalaya Shrimp & Grits Yeah, we said it. Chef Jay is taking your on a culinary foodie tour as he mixes the two cuisines to make the most memorable shrimp and grits you’ve ever had.

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, we follow the lives of strong, resilient women adapting to their new reality. Films within this episode (My Home [Khayalami], The Dope Years: The Story of Latasha Harlins, Blindspot)

Master Chef Shular takes the angst out of preparing classic dishes by teaching technique, tips and tricks. Come along as Chef Shular shares an award winning Baked Chicken Linguine Alfredo, finished off with Basil Garlic Biscuits!

A “master” of all food techniques and regions, CMC, Shular makes samosas, the popular North Indian street food snack filled with savory potatoes, peas, and of course, curry.

Reggie travels to Paris with Troy, his wife Piper and her sister Paula who starts to have feelings for Reggie. But when they return from Paris, Reggie decides to give a relationship with Lucky a try after she changed her mind about wanting to have kids. But Paula becomes suspicious…

Best friends, Tao and Bren, have dreamed of having a double wedding since they were young girls. Now their dreams are about to come true as they plan their wedding ceremony with the men of their dreams. However during the blissful planning, both couples learn important information about their partners…

Jay decides to attend an "Open Your Heart" seminar for struggling couples, even though she and Michael are happier than ever. Her excuse is "prevention", but Michael warns her not to try fixing something that isn't broken. At the seminar, they are teased against each other and stop talking to…

Michael (aka: Chief Bald Eagle) is recruited to camp out with Kady and her friends and teach them Native American lore. Meanwhile, Clare and "the new Tony" plan to stay out all night themselves: they're plotting to sneak out to a "rave."

Michael wants some time alone in the house and makes a deal with Jay for her and the kids to get out of the house. But of course it doesn't come as easy as he hoped. He has to pay for Claire to agree on going to the mall and…

Jay nominates Michael for the "Small Businessman of the Year" award and he assumes he's going to win it (especially after a golfing buddy on the organization's board tells him: "If my vote were the only one that counted, you'd be a shoo-in"). Meanwhile, Claire helps herself to items from…

Bernie and Wanda try to help Vanessa improve her SAT scores, but Vanessa seems more interested in working at the coffee shop; and Jordan improves his physique.

After an electric shock sends him to a hospital, Bernie makes an effort to teach the children everything he knows; and Bernie gets on Vanessa’s nerves when he attempts to use his status as a celebrity to get her into Stanford.

Comedian Bernie Mac becomes guardian of his sister’s three children, only to realize how much constant attention and love they need.

Dre Shaw reluctantly puts his life as a social media rising star on hold to return home for a family wedding, only to go from family liability to savior.

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Anastasia Reese, the owner of a dating service, has recently ended her partnership and relationship with a man who cheated on her with one of their clients. A man named Wesley Franks comes to the office and signs up with her dating service, and Anastasia sets him up with the…

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, trauma is met with triumph and the hope of a new day. Films within this episode (Things with Feathers, Cest Parfait)

Jackson State University alumna Kelly Kinkaid talks all things Jackson State University, her journey in the entertainment industry, along with building Sway in the Morning.

Celebrity Chef and Virginia State University alum Chef X discusses how he began as a chef, his celebrity clients, and what it was like being a Trojan.

DJ Stormy joins HBCU 101 to talk about her time at both Dillard University and Alabama State University, along with her career as a DJ and what it was like deejaying at the Super Bowl.

Howard University alum Arinze Emeagwali joins the show to talk about everything from his experience in undergrad, his career in marketing, and the development of the Nike Yard Runners campaign.

Momma Lena comes down to Earth as an angel to check on her three daughters; Fran, Christine and Tonia. She sits on the side of the stage, The Angels Corner and narrates the play in between the scenes. Fran and her husband Phillip are lawyers at top law firms; Christine…

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When sister Sheila and Lynn decide to open a bakery together they'll need to learn that their big personality differences are the keys to their success!

As Thanksgiving approaches, Bernie is certain Vanessa has chosen him as the subject of a school paper focusing on the person she’s most thankful for. He grows doubtful when Vanessa seems more interested in the teacher who gave her the assignment.

“For Richer or Poorer” tells the timely and compelling story of Kya and Aubrey Wilson —a blissfully married couple whose four years of wedlock have been remarkably conflict-free. But the couple’s union is profoundly tested when Aubrey suddenly loses his six-figure job after a company audit reveals his boss was…

Real estate developer Dr. Carlton Curry II joins the show to discuss the importance of mentorship, financial freedom, investing in million-dollar homes, and his time at Tuskegee University.

Multimedia personality Rashan Ali joins the show to talk FAMU, her time in both radio and television, along with her keys to her successful marriage.

Chicago native and actor Jason Weaver steps inside the Locker Room to talk with LeVelle Moton about being a childhood star, what it was like playing Michael Jackson in “The Jacksons: An American Dream”, HBCUs, receiving royalties from “The Lion King”, and so much more.

A family man makes a mistake that changes his life forever. Now he must start a journey to forgiveness that will bring him back to love, family and faith.

Mocked by her family for following a directive from God to work on a hippotherapy farm for children, Faith questions the message she received when a child is nearly injured and the work, including the horse manure shoveling, is overwhelming.

Based upon the true story of Kimberley T. Zulkowski's Grandmother, Margie Ree Harris. "Grandma's House" gives a compelling insight into how the Executive Producer's life changed when she moved into her Grandmother's home, and their generations became one under the same roof. Chock-full of passion, Faith, and Family, the Film…

From her first performance in front of an audience to her best-selling Gospel album of all time, The Preacher’s Wife, experience how profoundly Gospel music influenced Whitney Houston's personal life and helped shape her career. Join host CeCe Winans and discover Whitney’s deep faith and love of Gospel music.

Parker, a successful advice columnist, and her best friend Aaron have been inseparable since childhood. She knows everything about him, including the fact that he doesn't love his fiancé. Desperate for help, Parker pens an anonymous letter to her own column asking for advice. Unexpectedly, she learns about her own…

A group of sisters, who were once a semi-popular girl group, reunite to give their dreams of being singing sensations one last chance.

Will Packer is one of the biggest producers in the entertainment industry. He discusses how his HBCU experience assisted in his entrepreneurial journey and how he got started in the entertainment industry.

After three sisters bury their father, family secrets are revealed that will alter their lives forever. Things get really complicated after the funeral when the will is read and the sisters learn that things are not as black and white as they thought them to be.

A powerful and inspirational musical stage play that will evoke an array of emotions.  Cynthia Wyatt, as a troubled teen, abandons her fraternal twin infants, leaving her own mother Annie Ruth Wyatt to raise the children. Now, it's 25 years later and one of the twins Josephine Wyatt, an attorney at Barnes…

As a very impressed Michael sees it, his son's girlfriend, Vanessa is an absolute prize: "She's beautiful, smart, personable and polite... you guys have nothing in common," he tells Jr. But there's something about her that rubs Jay the wrong way. Elsewhere in the courtship department, Kady's similarly smart and…

After walking in on Jr. and his girlfriend having sex on his bed, Michael decides that he and Junior can no longer live under the same roof and throws his son out. Feeling sympathetic for her baby, Jay opposes to Michael's attitude, but at the same time agrees the boy…

Michael and Jay are asked to serve jury duty together. Michael's elected foreman and wants to move on the trial quickly so he can get home to watch the "Godfather" marathon on TV. But Jay won't vote in guilty because she thinks there has to be a debate first. Thanks…

When Jr and Claire find a lost wallet containing $500, it's time for a session of "family court" to decide who gets the money. Meanwhile, Claire's boyfriend Tony induces her to become a vegetarian.

Jr. and Vanessa announce that they want to get married in two weeks, Vanessa having told Jr. that she wants a small, simple wedding. Michael and Jay offer to help plan it, but instead of something simple and sweet, they plan an elaborate and expensive ceremony that includes dolphins, a…

When Jay wishes that Michael would give her the kind of romantic attention that she sees newlywed Vanessa getting from Jr., Michael decides to kill Jay with kindness so he can get back to watching TV and ignoring her. Meanwhile, Franklin tells Kady that he thinks he's too short and…

When Vanessa innocently buys Jr. a foosball game, Jr. discovers his competitive nature and becomes obnoxious when he wins. When Michael challenges Jr. and wins, he initially wants to teach his son a lesson about being a good winner. But then when Michael continues to win, his "fatherly lesson" goes…

In this episode of Urban Indie Film Block, a word or gesture or look can make the difference in how important a person feels. Films within this episode (Jealous, Alone Together, Izzy's Demons, In the Name of Love)

It’s all about a salute to New Orleans, and the staple dish that everyone loves to order when they are in the Big Easy. Yo-Yo jumps in the kitchen and gives viewers and her daughter Tiffany a lesson on how to make a quick and easy Shrimp Gumbo, that’s so…

Hope you are hungry for something hot and delicious! Yo-Yo puts a spin on a classic grilled cheese sandwich that is out of this world! 3 types of cheese and her arsenal of herbs and spices takes this sandwich to another level. She serves it with a rich and creamy…

In this episode Yo-Yo shares her love for Mexican food, and similar to her other dishes, they are loved by both her family and friends. On the Mexican inspired menu is ground turkey and chicken breast Burritos that are satisfying and delicious. Yo-Yo then kicks it up a notch with…

Yo-Yo gets a hearty Amen for her downright delicious gospel brunch meal. She hangs out with her good friend “Big Bub” and whips up a breakfast casserole that is filled with everything from sausage, potatoes, mushrooms and of course eggs, as always it’s downright delicious!

For author Liam White (Shaun Woodland), his career has peaked, to put it kindly. His agent and manager are frustrated with his lack of enthusiasm to make public appearances and finish the next novel. His life and work are uninspired. Adding to his problems, Liam is told by his oncologist…

A second-time-around love story that proves that, even though you've been married once, you don't automatically get it right the second time.

Claire has taken her driving permit, but Michael won't lend her the car because he doesn't think she can drive very well. Nevertheless, Claire steals the car keys thinking if she goes out really quickly while her parents are gone they will never notice. Unfortunately, she drives by them on…

Jay gets mad at Michael after finding a photo of an attractive former girlfriend among his things. Franklin has trouble admitting that his little sister Aretha is an outstanding singer.

Jay decides to spend more quality time with Michael - by watching him play golf. Meanwhile, Jr., who only wants to go to college because Vanessa's going, asks Franklin for help with the application essay.

Michael and Jay panic when Claire reveals that she and Tony have decided to have sex. Her parents try by all means to change their minds and stop them, unsuccessfully. When the day and time comes, their find out Claire has sneaked out of the house and panic. Claire and…

Michael feels neglected because Jay is spending all of her time studying for her psychology final. He decides to tutor her, but his efforts cause her to fail. To make it up to her, he tries to bribe her professor to let her re-take the test. Meanwhile, when Kady thinks…

When Jay insists that Michael buy her a present for "Sweetheart's Day," a reluctant Michael comes up with a scheme to base the price of Jay's gift on her attitude towards him at a particular moment. He shares his plan with Jr., Tony and Franklin, hoping that they will follow…

Realizing that the garage is no longer a suitable living situation for Jr., Vanessa and the baby, Jay insists that Michael have it remodeled. When the contractor bids are too expensive for his taste, Michael decides to take on the job himself, with Jr.'s help. But when they get in…

When a bathroom vanity is so embarrassing and exasperating that the owner calls the TOP ladies with a ‘fix me quick’ emergency, the peripatetic pro organizers rush to the rescue. If you can’t find your face wash or your hair products in the morning your whole day can be topsy…

Organization can be a challenge for everyone; the home crafter, home cooks or collectors. In this episode anyone who craves calm in their home will learn lots of tips and tricks as the ladies of The Order Project come to the aid of a balloon business. Every day the owners…

He can never get his car into the garage. She parks hers there but the space for his is cluttered and crowded with everything from holiday decor to cleaning supplies, ladders and folding chairs! The disorganization in the garage is causing more than grumbling; it's causing tension. The wife calls…

Kitchen cabinets and drawers are a catchall for stuff; often stuff that is out of sight and out of mind. A client has reached out for help because she and her family can no longer deal with the clutter and confusion in the home that they are renting while their…

A family man makes a mistake that changes his life forever. Now he must start a journey to forgiveness that will bring him back to love, family and faith.

When Marion "Mad Dog" Casey is cut from his pro football team, his wife decides it's time she goes back to work and for him to be the stay-at-home parent. After a few boring weeks of ballet, Marion suddenly discovers that his daughter's real skill is in soccer. Now, this…

Claire comes home with the exciting news that she was invited to senior prom. Jay is excited about it and volunteers to chaperone at the dance, in order to keep Claire safe from her date, a senior quarterback. But Jay's exaggerated excitement makes Claire feel uncomfortable, especially when her parents…

Jr.'s graduation is coming up, and he breaks the news to his family that he wants to go to college. At first shocked, Michael decides to help him make a good interview, but his anxiety and lack of good sense makes him look like a complete moron. He even tries…

Junior finally graduates, and his parents give him a trip to Japan as a gift – and as a way to separate Junior and Vanessa, who are planning on moving in together and getting married as soon as they start college. Both Kady and Clare admit their sadness on Junior…

After hearing the shocking news that their son Junior is going to become a father, Michael and Jay freak out. They try to talk with him and help him realize he can't support a family living in their garage and having no job, so Michael offers him a job at…

When he realizes that the kids are falling behind in cultural and intellectual advancement, Bernie imposes enrichment programs that backfire.

When the Kyles arrive at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas for their family vacation, Michael announces that all he wants to do is get some rest and relaxation-by himself. But no sooner does he settle into his lounge chair for some peace and quiet than his talkative…

While at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas for a family vacation, lovebirds Michael and Jay find themselves stranded on the isolated Magic Island - along with a rapidly rising tide -- and the only other person there who can help them is Michael's talkative and annoying golf…

The same day Michael realizes he can't fit into his favorite pair of vintage jeans, he runs into an old high school friend, the muscular Daryl (Terry Crews), who doesn't look any older than when Michael last saw him. He enlists Darryl's help to get him back into shape and,…

When Jay tells Michael that their love life will be even better if they are celibate for six months, Michael is willing to abide by her wishes, although reluctantly. Meanwhile, Franklin and Kady plant some seeds in the ground to symbolize their growing love for each other, but the seeds…

Momma Lena comes down to Earth as an angel to check on her three daughters; Fran, Christine and Tonia. She sits on the side of the stage, The Angels Corner and narrates the play in between the scenes. Fran and her husband Phillip are lawyers at top law firms; Christine…

Reggie travels to Paris with Troy, his wife Piper and her sister Paula who starts to have feelings for Reggie. But when they return from Paris, Reggie decides to give a relationship with Lucky a try after she changed her mind about wanting to have kids. But Paula becomes suspicious…

Michael meets his friend Jimmy at the golf club and is impressed with how much hair he's grown with the help of some "miracle" pills called "Come Hair Now". As he starts to take them in overdose, weird stripes of hair rise from his chronically bald head. He's jealous of…

Michael wants Jr. to learn the family business by starting at the bottom, so he assigns Jr. to do menial jobs around Kyle Trucking. Jr., however, decides to use the fact that he's the boss' son to his advantage and convinces other employees to do his work for him. Meanwhile,…

Jay decides to go to college and get her psychology degree, which Michael fully reprehends her for. He doesn't want her to put the household in second because it would jeopardize the entire family and eventually could ruin their marriage. After going to a real psychologist, Michael and Jay come…

Vanessa's parents come over the Kyles house to discuss the future baby's situation. Michael is outraged with the demands from the Scotts, but Calvin's size makes Michael think twice before taking any drastic measures. They take the Scotts out for dinner and are left with the bill. Realizing they have…

Steve faces writer's block while writing a new song for Black History Month; Bullethead and Romeo convince a pair of older women that they live in Regina's apartment.

There’s a seat, and a glass, with your name on it next to Chef Kristol Bryant at this Vietnamese and Japanese eatery with a luxury wine collection bigger than a box store.

Take a walk with Chef Kristol Bryant through the Peruvian countryside as she gets to experience boutique rotisserie chicken in food-loving Decatur.

Garlic Honey Soy Glazed Porkchops with Quinoa and Broccolini Traditional oven baked porkchops get a sweet and savory makeover with Chef Jay! Then quinoa and broccolini combine to make a hearty restaurant style meal that you’ll want again and again.

Cauliflower has been the ‘new chicken” for sometime now and Chef Jay shows you how to make your favorite take out dishes at home using the wildly popular cauliflower battered, fried and tossed in General Tso’s sauce that sits atop rice.

When Jr. wins a national competition for his cartoon entitled "My Wife and Kid" -- based on himself, Vanessa, the baby and the rest of the Kyle family -- it catches the attention of ABC. Michael becomes Jr.'s agent, but the meeting with the television executives goes badly, crushing Jr.'s…

Under a time deadline to catch his flight, Michael tries to prepare his signature, masterpiece sandwich to take with him on the plane. But various family distractions delay his getting to the airport, and his beloved sandwich is searched by suspicious security guards.

There’s a seat, and a glass, with your name on it next to Chef Kristol Bryant at this Vietnamese and Japanese eatery with a luxury wine collection bigger than a box store.

Take a walk with Chef Kristol Bryant through the Peruvian countryside as she gets to experience boutique rotisserie chicken in food-loving Decatur.

Garlic Honey Soy Glazed Porkchops with Quinoa and Broccolini Traditional oven baked porkchops get a sweet and savory makeover with Chef Jay! Then quinoa and broccolini combine to make a hearty restaurant style meal that you’ll want again and again.

Cauliflower has been the ‘new chicken” for sometime now and Chef Jay shows you how to make your favorite take out dishes at home using the wildly popular cauliflower battered, fried and tossed in General Tso’s sauce that sits atop rice.

Featuring the best of urban short films by tomorrow’s next great filmmakers, this episode includes: Magnolia Bloom: In 1950s Las Vegas, a black singer is denied her first headlining performance when the venue refuses to admit black patrons. Black Dispatch: A Confederate engineer’s house slave risks everything by stealing military…

Barbecue Chicken Grilled Cheese You won’t have to chose between 2 great staples, have your BBQ and Grilled Cheese too! Chef Jay shares how you can combine tangy bbq chicken and the sweet and salty sensation of grilled cheese buttered and seared to perfection.

Roasted Pork Chop with Whiskey Apple & Peach Chutney with Crispy Arugula with Fingerling Potatoes Stick with Chef Jay and your typical family dinner will never be the same! Let Chef Jay’s chutney remix tender chops into a 5 star dish made in your own home.

With just two weeks until their dream wedding Faith and Norman think they have it all. But when an illness Faith has been keeping secret starts to flair up the couple will soon realize that love and sacrifice go hand-in-hand.

Best friends, Tao and Bren, have dreamed of having a double wedding since they were young girls. Now their dreams are about to come true as they plan their wedding ceremony with the men of their dreams. However during the blissful planning, both couples learn important information about their partners…

Worried about Junior's fathering skills, Michael decides to enroll him in a parenting course. Junior is reluctant to attend, so Michael gives him a water balloon that Junior should keep for a week as if it was the baby. If it breaks, he'll have to attend the course. Michael doesn't…

The Kyles are willing to support Michael's inconsolable employee, Larry, who can't get over losing his 103-year-old grandmother. But Larry goes overboard when, at the funeral, he asks little Kady to kiss his "Grammy" goodbye and for Jay to sing his beloved grandmother's favorite R&B song.

When Jay works hard to get in shape and run a marathon, Michael thinks that, since he's a man, he too can run the marathon - without any real training. Meanwhile, bible-quoting Tony asks the gorgeous Claire to dress "ugly" so he won't feel so turned on.

The Kyles and Vanessa's parents escort her to her first ultrasound. When asked if they wanted to know the baby's sex, Michael is the only one who stands out with a positive answer. Obsessed with knowing whether he's having a grandson or a granddaughter, he tries by all means to…

Bernie forces Jordan to become friends with a nerd at school... only to discover, to his horror, that the nerd’s boring father wants to be Bernie’s friend.

Syleena Johnson stars in this musical drama about a man and his wife seeking counseling after losing their child.

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Mocked by her family for following a directive from God to work on a hippotherapy farm for children, Faith questions the message she received when a child is nearly injured and the work, including the horse manure shoveling, is overwhelming.