Hip-Politics

28/05/2026

Three presidents who were deeply embedded in basketball culture — Obama, Clinton, Bush — never once attended an NBA Finals game while sitting in the White House.

Donald Trump is about to become the first.

and journalist explored what this moment actually means, and they brought me in to weigh in. My take: this is not about basketball. This is about proximity to something that is far more popular than he currently is politically.

NBA and WNBA players have been some of the most outspoken critics of Trump and his policies across both of his terms. And now he is heading to Madison Square Garden — the most famous arena in the world — for the highest stage in the sport.

As I said in the piece: "Given the majority of the NBA is African American, you don't have as many people...on other [sports] teams who have been as vocal politically. This is a time for them to maybe make some public demonstration on the highest stage."

What happens when he walks through those doors will say a lot about where this country is.

Read the full story here: https://thegrio.com/2026/05/27/trump-says-hell-attend-nba-finals-to-watch-the-knicks-but-could-face-something-familiar-boos-and-protests/

Thank you and for this one.

24/04/2026

If your organization is still sleeping on content creators as a legitimate news and communications channel — this post is your wake-up call.
A recent study found that more than 1 in 4 Americans now rely on independent content creators as their primary news source. That number cuts across age, race, and political affiliation. This isn’t a trend anymore. It’s infrastructure.
At the America Votes State Summit, I had the privilege of connecting with Tyler Cohen — one of the GOATs of progressive digital content. What he has built in terms of daily reach, audience trust, and now organizational alignment through Newsroom is a masterclass in modern communications strategy.
For the leaders, communicators, and organizations I work with — understanding how creators like BTC operate isn’t optional anymore. It’s a core part of your digital engagement strategy.
More on this coming to the Playbook. Stay tuned.
— Cameron | The Digital Director
🔗 digitaldirectorplaybook.substack.com

29/12/2025

A live reaction to Dave Chappelle’s The Unstoppable with Omi Bell.
Politics, power, and comedy—broken down in real time.

In this live stream episode of the Hip‑Politics Podcast, host Cameron Calvin delivers a real-time reaction to Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special, The Uns...

30/09/2025

30/09/2025

shout out to Melyssa Ford and stopping in with Hip-Politics duing CBC week. https://youtube.com/shorts/_YsS8VBbKA0?si=Gc9m_NK5H3963orb Melyssa Ford

Live from the Congressional Black Caucus Awards Dinner 2025 red carpet in Washington, D.C.! Media personality and former video vixen legend Melyssa Ford shar...

31/01/2025

🔥 New Podcast Episode with Erica Loewe 🔥

For anyone looking to break into politics or understand the power of communication, this episode of the Hip Politics Podcast is a must-listen.

Erica Loewe has built an incredible career—from growing up in Miami’s 305 to serving as Special Assistant to President Biden and Chief of Staff in the White House Office of Public Engagement. She’s been recognized as one of The Root 100 Most Influential Black Americans and has played a major role in shaping political messaging at the highest levels.

In this conversation, we talk about:
✅ The unsung women in politics whose impact deserves more recognition
✅ Her journey into political communications and the mentors who guided her
✅ Iconic celebrity moments at the White House (yes, Trick Daddy almost met the President!)

This episode is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration for anyone navigating politics, media, or leadership. Listen now! 🎙️

🎧 https://youtu.be/KLx-sUpnWPw?si=8IdjN9HzgByGE-2H

In this episode of the Hip-Politics Podcast, host Cameron Calvin Trimble, a veteran political strategist, sits down with Erica Loewe, former Senior Advisor t...

18/09/2024

Join Vice President Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey for a one-of-a-kind livestream event uniting Team Kamala supporters from across the country. Whether you’re part of pro-Harris grassroots groups like , Swifties for Kamala, or White Dudes for Harris, or even if you are new to ou...