The podcast episodes discuss the importance of centering Black perspectives and experiences, particularly in the realms of murder mysteries and young adult fiction.

In the first episode, the creator of the BET+ series 'Diarra From Detroit' discusses her desire to create a murder mystery narrative that focuses on Black women, something she felt was lacking in the genre when she was growing up. A First Date Turns Into A Whodunit In 'Diarra From Detroit'

The second episode explores the work of author Kacen Callender, whose novels feature Black protagonists and aim to amplify Black narratives in young adult literature. The Dramatic Life Of The American Teenager