Produced virtually for the first time, the season premiere of The Vibe debuts all new hosts, Semeia Smith and Samir Walker, and a new format. This episode presents a panel conversation regarding allyship, microaggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and more. Alex Hines, The Vibe Executive Producer and National Program Manager for the National Society for Minorities in Hospitality, serves as moderator. Panelists include queer black femme creative, Graciella Maiolatesi; Gaby Turiel, the National Chair for the National Society for Minorities in Hospitality; President of the Minority Voices project, Hafeezat Bishi; and co-host Samir Walker.

Created by journalism alumni Nydja Hood, The Vibe is Temple University’s first hip-hop culture and music television show, which provides a platform to artists at Temple and beyond. On The Vibe, students discuss what is trending in popular culture as well as feature rappers, poets, singers, and more.