Welcome Back Frederick Smith, ANTM: Reality Check, Jill Scott: To Whom It May Concern

This week on Minoritea Report, Auntea Kerel, Auntea Jerrell, and the "Other Jerell" welcome back author Frederick Smith to talk about his upcoming novel Love Is a Contact Sport — a Black, queer, second-chance romance set around a college reunion. Frederick drops gems on the discipline of writing, the importance of "claiming your man" in fiction, and why he's amping up the spice in his upcoming June 2026 release.

The Aunteas also tackle the "selective rage" trending online regarding America's Next Top Model . Are we holding Tyra Banks to a 2026 standard for a 2003 world? Plus, the crew discusses the "Vocal Bible" (is Brandy the whole book or just a chapter?), Jill Scott's newest masterpiece "To Whom It May Conern", and the mathematical intentionality behind Beyoncé's release dates ... she thawing out so y'all better get them coins ready and get then cups ready for MINORITEA REPORT!!

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00:00 Intro

01:18 Frederick Smith: Love Is A Contact Sport

07:20 The Creative Process and Inspirations

12:41 Advice for Aspiring Writers

17:06 The Joy of Reading: A Personal Journey

19:25 The Role of Reading in Personal Growth

21:36 Understanding Cheerleading: A Professional Insight

24:21 Self-Censorship in Writing: Balancing Authenticity and Audience

27:31 The Impact of Romance Novels on Relationships

34:20 Impact of Heated Rivalry

38:25 Supporting Black Queer Narratives: A Call to Action

45:22 Beyoncé's Anticipated Return

48:18 Jill Scott's New Album

50:17 Brandy's National Anthem Performance

53:35 The Vocal Bible Debate

57:46 America's Next Top Model Reflections

01:08:24 Reality TV and Accountability

01:10:24 The Impact of Reality TV on Culture

01:13:04 Benediction

01:14:45 Celebrating Black History Month