In “5 Minutes of Your Time?,” Brother Jones, a Ph.D. student in Africana Studies, discusses racism and the relevance of history on the modern Black American experience socially, politically, and economically, all within five minutes, give or take a few.
In this bonus episode, Brother Jones shares his thoughts on Earth Day within the context of environmental racism.
In Episode #6, Brother Jones discusses how the Civil War shaped Black health in the postbellum period and beyond.
In a follow-up to Eddie Glaude's 2010 op-ed, "The Black Church is Dead," Brother Jones explains why the Black Church is still dead. Happy Easter though!
Brother Jones answers the following question in Session#4 of "Q&A with Brother Jones."A lot of media coverage has been detailing the unrest in Ukraine (and rightfully so). Blatant lies and misrepresentation of actions on behalf of Russia are dangerous for future propaganda engines. However, the popular outpouring of support globally is vastly different now than with many other incidents of human suffering. I have seen posts offering jobs and asylum for Ukrainian refugees in ways that I have never seen for refugees of color. What gives?”Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/Email fiveminuteswithbrotherjones@gmail.com
April is National Minority Health Month (Black Health Month). Throughout April, Brother Jones will discuss how underlying health conditions, from a historical and contemporary perspective, is a byproduct of racism.Follow the podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/
In this bonus episode, Brother Jones gives his two cents on the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.Follow the podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/
In Episode #5, Brother Jones shares his thoughts on Audre Lorde's essay, “The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House.”To learn more about Audre Lorde, click on the link belowhttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/audre-lordeFollow the podcast on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/
Brother Jones answers the following questions in Session #3 of "Q&A with Brother Jones."Can you share more about why the Combahee River Collective believed that focusing on Black women would help everyone? I've heard this echoed by modern day Black feminists but want to know more about A) Why you think it might be true? And B) Is it still true today as it was then?What specifically is it about the NFL that creates racial bias towards Black head coaches compared to the NBA, which has several Black coaches?Brian Flores: Is the NFL Anti-black?https://eric-t-jones.medium.com/brian-flores-is-the-nfl-anti-black-ba05a574a82aInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/Emailfiveminuteswithbrotherjones@gmail.com
In Episode #4, Brother Jones discusses his thoughts on Equal Pay Day in relation to Black women.Follow 5 Minutes of Your Time? on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/
Brother Jones answers the following questions in Session #2 of "Q&A with Brother Jones.What are your thoughts on Black trans women and their strugglesHow do you foster Black and Brown solidarity? How do you educate and make non-black people of color aware of the ways in which they participate in anti-black racism?Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/Emailfiveminuteswithbrotherjones@gmail.com
In this bonus episode, Brother Jones discusses the intersection between the Ryan Coogler situation that came to light this week and Black-on-Black racial profiling.
In Episode #3, Brother Jones discusses how regressives (read conservatives) have misappropriated the term – “identity politics” – a term Black feminists originally coined.
Brother Jones answers the following questions in Session #1 of "Q&A with Brother Jones."Why do brands capitalize on hip-hop but hate Black people?What do you think can be done to break the generational divide that comes up in Black Liberation Movements?What are your thoughts on the treatment of Black refugees as they flee Ukraine?Follow the 5 Minutes of Your Time? podcast on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/take5withbrotherjones/
In honor of Women's History Month and, most importantly, Black Women's History Week, in this episode, Brother Jones and Shana discuss how the "Black Woman's truth" is a distinct truth unlike other groups of women in the modern workplace.
"Q&A with Brother Jones" is launching on Sunday, March 6, 2022!Instagram@take5withbrotherjonesEmailfiveminuteswithbrotherjones@gmail.com
In this bonus episode, Brother Jones shares his thoughts on President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nomination – Ketanji Brown Jackson.
In Episode #1, Brother Jones analyzes the concept of Living History in relation to Black History.
I'm back for Season 2!Instagram@take5withbrotherjonesEmailfiveminuteswithbrotherjones@gmail.com
Brother Jones gets creative for Halloween by delivering a scary poem about the spirit of whiteness.
Brother Jones discusses the intersection between policing and vaccine mandates, with a focus on the Chicago Police Department.
Brother Jones shares his thoughts on John Gruden and how his email scandal is a microcosm of the NFL's toxic culture.
In Episode #13, Brother Jones discusses the historical undercurrents of vaccine hesitancy via the United States Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee. He also evaluates the study's legacy concerning racial health inequality.
Brother Jones dedicates an episode to his dad, "Big-V," on his birthday. Happy Birthday Big-V!
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, Brother Jones offers some food for thought.
In this bonus episode, Brother Jones discusses the intersection of professional sports and vaccine hesitancy in the NBA and WNBA.
In Episode #12, Brother Jones reflects upon the Haitian migrant crisis from a historical perspective.
In Episode #11, Brother Jones reflects on 9/11, answering the following question – is war the answer?
In Episode #10, Brother Jones introduces the Immoral Compass Theory.
I got racially profiled at Sephora, but there's a plot twist. Here's my story.
In Episode #9, Brother Jones discusses the health implications of Black Trauma.
Brother Jones completes his book review on The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America for this bonus episode.
In Episode #8, Brother Jones presents a stream of consciousness regarding Black Joy amid Black Trauma.
In Episode #7, Brother Jones reviews Carol Anderson's recent book, The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America. This episode discusses Chapters 1 & 2 (Part I). Brother Jones will conclude the review in a bonus episode next week.
In Episode #6, Brother Jones shifts his focus to the current judicial assault on voting rights, answering the question – why is the supreme court against it?
In Episode #5, Brother Jones explores the political ideology of Black Republicans guided by the following question – where's the pie?
In Episode #4, Brother Jones concludes the Critical Race Theory series by answering the following question – why they mad?
For the Fourth of July 2021, Brother Jones offers a poetic address inspired by Frederick Douglass's remarkable speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
In Episode #3, Brother Jones starts a series on Critical Race Theory, answering the initial question - what is it?
In Episode #2, Brother Jones answers the following question concerning reparations - why did our check bounce?
On Juneteenth 2021, Brother Jones answers the following question - are we emancipated?
5 Minutes of Your Time? will launch on Juneteenth 2021!
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