Justice work is hard. It is an unending slog through a phalanx of systems that conspire to harm. One victory prompts adaptation which leads to more challenges. We are tired! If you’re engaged in the work, this one is for you. It’s time to be free.
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The conservative religious right is on the verge of legislating their view of God’s will and forcing Americans to capitulate to their faith. As America progresses toward what appears to be a theocracy, we discuss what that means, why it is a problem, and what can be done to counteract the inertia.
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This week, Mike and Amera join the family over at The Brown Liquor Report podcast to discuss dystopia. Who defines dystopia? Are we in it? How do we navigate this moment in human history? This episode is full of helpful information, sobering truth, and dystopian laughs. We always have a good time when the family […]
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Ahead of the election, we’re discussing the function and power of story. We look at the hero’s journey in the Bible and the theology of Parable of the Sower, The Color Purple, and Lovecraft Country. All of these tell stories around identity. We are asking who tells our stories and how do we reclaim that […]
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This week, we’re discussing the many ways Black people have saved us. We are the heroes. Know us.
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This week, Mike and Amera discuss Harriet Tubman, the movie and the hero. Who was Harriet Tubman? Why is she so iconic? They discuss the controversy around the casting and the important conversation it caused.
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Kanye is back. That’s it. That’s the description.
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We’re joined again by the Rev. Dr. Asa Lee, Associate Dean at Wesley Theological Seminary. We discuss the phenomenon of Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO) denunciation videos and how the bible is misused to make the case. The Greeks are in the studio to set the record straight. The video we discuss is: https://youtu.be/SPdNQWDKCgc
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June is both Black Music Month and Pride Month. This year, we’re highlighting the contribution of black LGBTQ+ artists to the rich tapestry of music. These are a few of our faves, old and new. It’s Black Music. It’s Pride. Issa Celebration! Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2F21GEG Apple Music – https://apple.co/2QWQy0q
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To continue our Black History Month focus on black culture, we take a walk through the different facets of black faith in America. We discuss Christianity, Islam, African Spirituality, and Non-Religious faith. We’re covering their roots, their impact, and how they are each woven into the fabric of our culture. Beyonce, Crips, and Langston Hughes […]
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The event we’ve all been waiting for is upon us! Cardi B released Invasion of Privacy this week. We’re discussing her rise, success, and what it means for you and us. Her life should inspire us to be our fully complex selves at all times. Also, get the album!
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This week we’re talking Cancellation Culture. What does it mean to be cancelled? Which steps are required to cancel something or someone? We discuss why this may be helpful and necessary and what makes it effective. But what happens after that if it is time to un-cancel the cancellation. How do you navigate the space […]
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Taking my kid to see a movie about the afterlife was admittedly morbid. But, like a puppy in a field full of squirrels, I was distracted by how amazingly beautiful the film looked in the previews. So I started processing my thoughts about death, black folks and death, how death is just not a welcome […]
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