Podcast

What the civil rights movement teaches us about this moment | Ft. Jesse Jackson

The name Jesse Jackson evokes a range of reactions in the United States of America, but his cultural impact is undeniable. Over his decades in the public eye, his words and actions have made an indelible impression on the national consciousness. From controversial spiritual leader to one-time presidential candidate, the iconoclast´s unvarnished perspective on these […]

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Why Kamala Harris needs an extra line of defense | Ft. Karen Bass

Podcast / By Areva Martin

Congresswoman Karen Bass believes this election will be unlike any other. She tells Areva Martin what we need to be prepared for in the coming weeks.

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Being funny in unfunny times | Ft. Kim Whitley

Podcast / By Areva Martin

Actress and comedian Kym Whitley has been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. These ¨interesting times¨ have fundamentally altered her personal life as well. 2020 has brought on a profound period of evolution for this longtime TV star. She sits with us today to share perspective on personal growth in trying times. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 Strengthened

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Why police departments have to be defunded now! | Ft .Minneapolis City Councilwoman Lisa Bender

Podcast / By Areva Martin

The demonstrations that have awakened citizens in every corner of the country got their spark in the streets of Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered by police officers. Lisa Bender, President of Minneapolis City Council, has tasked herself with ensuring his death was not in vain by compelling law enforcement to reimagine the way it

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Interview with Ella Jones

Podcast / By Areva Martin

Few public officials today have a connection to the social justice movement of today quite like Ella Jones, Mayor of Ferguson, MO. After spending the early part of her adult life in the private sector as well as immersed in the Church, she underwent an evolution of purpose after one of America’s most infamous incidents

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Interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah

Podcast / By Areva Martin

While much of recent American history has been shaped by incremental change, the ongoing protests that have gripped the hearts and minds of a nation demonstrate that the time for deliberation has passed. Dr. Melina Abdullah, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter LA Chapter, has worked tirelessly to catalyze change both for those that rely

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AREVA MARTIN

What the civil rights movement teaches us about this moment | Ft. Jesse Jackson

Why Kamala Harris needs an extra line of defense | Ft. Karen Bass

Being funny in unfunny times | Ft. Kim Whitley

Why police departments have to be defunded now! | Ft .Minneapolis City Councilwoman Lisa Bender

Interview with Ella Jones

Interview with Dr. Melina Abdullah