Issues that impact the black community and the community at large. No favorites, no spin. Frank and honest opinions and solutions.
Rev. Tim Christopher & Louis Dennard
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If Black Lives Matter then protest with dignityWhen you represent BLM, do so with pride75% of the police are good honest people but they need to help root out the bad copsWhy are memorial scholarship named after black people held to a higher standardMinnesota Vikings creating a George Floyd Memorial ScholarshipSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Armed "Counter Protestors" showing up at BLM protestsTotal lack of leadership at all levels making civil unrest worseNot just minorities should be afraid should the civil unrest escalate5 million new gun ownersFirearms training classes filled to capacityBe selective of who you protest forOur narrative has been hijackedIf you go looking for trouble, it will find you!New Covid-19 vaccine trials scheduled to start soonSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Rioting in Minneapolis againJacob Blake shot in WisconsinVigilante shoots and kills 2 protestors and wounds 1 otherMayor Frey over his head Minneapolis City Council missing in action (still want to defund the police?)Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
What is wrong with protesting at someone's private residenceDo you choose your friends by who they vote for?Failure of childish political leadershipWe are better than thisWhere is honor in our society today?Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Don't think for a minute that the Federal Agents aren't coming backAre you obligated to your political party or are they obligated to you?Do you support Biden-Harris?The difference between a leader and a politicianPigs root, but Eagles SoarPractical WisdomThe rise in violent crime in MinneapolisWould you vote 3rd party if your political party put forth a bad ticketSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Where is the money that the BLM received and how is it being used?The people who caused the fires in the Twin Cities are not who you think!The city council wants to defund the police, but they don't have a next move!If you don't vote, shut up because you got what you deserved.They didn't turn off the street cams while you were burning and looting.(Sorry, I said IP address and I meant Mac Address is a unique network device identification)When they start arresting people I'm going to watching it like NetflixMayor Jacob Frey isn't even from Minnesota!Why African Americans don't look the same as native AfricansFollow the money trailSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Black Minds Unchained Celebrates 1 year of PodcastsUncle Ben and Aunt JemimaWhat the hell is "People of Color"A 400-year head-start, Why they treat you better and encourage you to hate us.Rev's conversation with GOP Candidate MN CD3 Kendall Qualls Put some time in the community before you run for officeFeeding the homeless in Powderhorn Park MinneapolisDFL (Minnesota Democratic Farm Labor party) racist movesCrashing DFL and Mom's Demands events and getting blocked on FB and TwitterTop 3 issues in the black community (lack of structure, lack leadership, police brutality)Why you have different conversations with black and white kids about policeWho is the leader of the black community, who is the leader of the white communityMJBarbecueSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
A candid interview with Minneapolis Police Union President Bob Kroll. Featuring The Queen and the Cop Radio Show HostsSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Did Donald Trump discover June-teethBlacklash from having a black presidentKids from Tik-Tok prank the President's rallyIf Joe Biden wants to win he needs to put a black woman on the ticketTalking about the studio in the basementBlack Minds talking about guns and ammoAfrican American Heritage Gun Club New Shooter's workshopDon't touch my stuff!Black Minds has a mystery meeting planned.GOP vs DFL on Police Reform Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Removal of confederate statues (Who is actually doing it)GOP candidate puts a campaign tent at the memorial site of George FloydThe shooting in North Minneapolis is out of control (by design)The people who are actually burning and rioting are not who you think.Time for the Blame GameRed LiningMarching in the back of the lineBlack Lives Matter Splinter GroupsWhy we don't snitch Black Republicans who have sold out!Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Rev and Louis have a candid conversation with Scott Yelle, The Queen, and The Cop podcast. Talking about the systemic racism in the Minneapolis, Police Department, and the climate surrounding the Murder of George Floyd. Once Bob Kroll the Minneapolis Police Union Chief resigns or steps down the healing can begin.How the death of George Floyd impacted AmericaThe fractured relationship between the MPD, City Council, and Mayor's OfficeThe need for more black police officersThe need for community-based policeHow do we fix this, how do we repair the relationship between the people and policeSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
We need to be focused, our narrative has been hijackedBlack women complaining when white women help outWhen you cultivate allies, don't turn your back on themYou know who your friends are when you need somethingTechnical difficulties, LOLHow the "Me too" movement was started and hijackedSpeaking to a young man about his responsibility in this worldSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
The spirit of giving alive and well in MinnesotaTime for those uncomfortable conversations with your friends that don't look like youBlack Lives Matter vs All Lives MatterThe system needs to be changedStop hijacking the narrative, we just want to catch up with you.Different conversations that you have to have with black children about the policeThe Blue ShieldWaiting for justiceHypocrites with flagsSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
So you want to defund the police department, now what?Minneapolis Police Union Chief has to go!When our communities proposed the communities are destroyedTreat us the same, that's all we wantBlack Republican's actions preventing other blacks from voting for the party.3rd party, leveraging the black voteYou should have known it wasn't going to last foreverMinnesotans stepping up to help those in needHomeless people being kicked out of the sanctuarySupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Where are the "black conservatives" during the riots?Black conservative talking point working against their peopleWe have elected politicians, not leadersOutsiders coming in to burn MinnesotaBlack TrumpAre you looking to see which of your leaders are not stepping up?400 years of oppression, what are you doing to change it?Adulting young black menWhere are the Mom's Demands, Protect Minnesota, and Every Town during the riots?Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Who is really behind the chaos?Are you black enoughVengeance vs Justice, which do you wantIrresponsible Social Media Posting of addressesWhat we know and much of which is unknownSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Risking going to the bar isn't that importantGov Walz caving to pressureStaying safe from COVID-19 at churchJoe Biden's VP choiceThank you for your donations to Shepherd's Works, helping the homelessImmigrants replacing the black voteBrazil being overrun with COVID-19 patientsPeople refusing to practice social distancing and wearing masks in establishmentsBiden thinks you might not be blackRacists on both sides of the aisleFake black conservatives making money with Super-chatsSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Stop telling black people how it is to be black when you are not blackNancy makes Rev's blood boilBiden determining who's blackBlacks had jobs before TrumpRepublicans and fake black conservativesReparations again, OMG!The New Black Voting Block needed"We ain't ready"!Non-profit work during the pandemicIncreased interest and membership in the African American Heritage Gun Club MinnesotaSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
So I guess COVID-19 wasn't a hoax!Tree of Logic and Sonny Johnson-Black Conservatives that won't sell outWhat's a citizen's arrest?What you learn when God makes you sit still.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Stop comparing the lockdown to slavery and being in prison!Catching up after 6 weeks of "Stay At Home"Back and still Black!Working the wife's last nerve while working from home.What's the new norm?Small business have been going under and no on cared BEFORE COVID-19Shame of the politicians who showed up at the protests at the Governor's mansion.New vocabulary words Rhino, Never-Trumper, Kool-Aide DrinkersBlack Conservatives that have not sold out!How MN Gov. Walz handled the Stay at Home well.How to keep poor people poor.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
The effects of America's lack of leadership.Georgia's Governor wants to go back to Business as usual.Could Atlanta's Airport become the launching point of a new COVID-19 outbreak?Money and politics before people? Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Disproportionate numbers of African Americans are dying from COVID-19African American COVID-19 Deaths vs percent of the populationMichigan 41% of deaths while only 14% of the populationMaryland 52% of deaths while only 31% of the populationLouisiana 70% of deaths while only 32% of the populationChicago 72% of deaths while only 30% of the populationSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Some observations from over the weekend. Some good and others not so good. Be responsible, practice social distancing. Think about others and not just yourself. The basketball court and the park are still going to be there when this is all over. Spend some time with your family. This only works if we all do our part.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
We hope that these words find you and your families all well. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of crisis and uncertainty.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Simple and direct advice during the Corona Virus Pandemic.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Hunting for hand sanitizer and toilet paper LOL!Toilet Paper doesn't come from China, stop panicking!Think for yourself, don't believe everything you hear.Check-in on your elders.Police guarding TP (You can't make this up!)Baltimore mayor says stop shooting each other, we need those beds for Corona patients!Don't hoard, save some for W.I.C users!Buy what you need only, please!Selective enforcement of the laws.How's that 3-day wait on firearms purchasing working for you during the pandemic?Quality firearms under $300Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
A candid conversation with Detroit Second Amendment advocate and firearms instructor Rick Ecton. This year Rick's goal this year is to train 1000 women on how to protect themselves. A talk on faith, family, and your obligation as a man to protect them. People panicking and buying all the milk, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer. Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Minnesota CD 5 demographicsMinneapolis buys the lot for 9 million but K-mart has the lease for 30 more yearsAllocating money for educational browsers to get kids away from failing schoolsWhere is the money going?Having the resources to put the police where they need to be.We don't care about Washington, we care about MinnesotaBeing a police officer back in the day vs nowVouchers for minor equipment violations in MinneapolisThe ticket quota mythNational Debt and who's going to inherit itIs social security going to be there when we retireHealthcareDeficit reductionFiscal ResponsibilityRepublicans will never make sustainable connections with the black community when members of their leadership are given the opportunity during lobby day and rudely brush off one of its community leaders. (at the 52.30-minute mark) Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Chris Kelley visits the "Black Cave" to discuss:The need for Independent politicians We will never get our country back until we have a viable 3rd partyA need for adequate funding for federal agencies to protect the boardersThe need for more police that are "beat cops" that members of the community knowMoney to faith-based organizationsCity and or county attornies declining to prosecute/ decline charges even with witnesses Minneapolis city council declining to take grants designed to hire more police.The importance of having politicians that have seen the good and bad sides of the communities.Talking points vs plan of actionRepublicans and Democrats encouraging him not to run because he is "taking their votes"Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
The last day of Black History MonthHouse Negro vs Field NegroMy first CaucusSD 52B GOP candidate to replace the incumbent who authored the state Red Flag LawElizabeth Warren Spills the beans that Dems take the black vote for grantedNever anger a wise manSecond Amendment Sanctuary CountiesBlack Gun Owners need to step upSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
About Shepherds Works non-profit based in the Twin Cities, MinnesotaOur first project is to gather and distribute sock and underwear to the homeless. We need your help. Contact us at shepherdsworks@gmail.com or visit our website https://shepherdsworks.org/Donations can be purchased on Amazon and shipped directly to:Shepherds WorksPO Box 899Anoka, MN 55303Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Rev gets blacked again! These Negros are not for sale so don't bother!Nothing is free, there are strings attached.Do what's in your heart and expect nothing in returnThose running for CD 5Congresswoman Ilhan Ohmar's visit town (Then bails)If you want to know what's going to offend black folks, ask before say it!Black RepublicansSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
An awesome interview with Dr. Phillip Fletcher https://www.phillipfletcher.org/ The founder and executive director of The City of Hope Outreach (CoHO), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit in Conway, Arkansas. The mission of CoHO is to provoke hope in individuals, families, and communities for the glory of God.Conversations that need to be had with our families, friends, and co-workers.Poverty, faith, and children. Church Under the TreeSetting up a non-profitSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Voting is not enough, it's time to do something!The Black Codes "Preventing black from having firearms"Being redeemed, who I was made me who I am today.Brothers talking about hunting.Where the guns in crime really come fromWhy are we the only people who don't stick together?Grow up before you get marriedDoing this for us and not for me.Read the Bible, don't throw it at me.Stop blaming the Democrats when your wife wants to have your guns taken away.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Welcome to season 3The Bloomberg video he doesn't want you to seeRepublican candidates need to be willing to listen if they want the black vote.Aging out of the foster care systemRev is chuckin' buses!Stop fear-mongering and talk about the issues.Using the Muslim Brotherhood to scare youThe impact of white women pushing for gun controlBlack Minds argue over football againStop and friskRacial profilingSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Shepherds Work nonprofit.Think "down ballet" The time for us listening to the Democrats that lie to us is over!Conservative values but at what cost?Danger on public transit in the Twin Cities.Help from your heart and stop demanding respectGive from your heart and expect nothing in returnI was raised a Christain, not a Republican Love and compassion are color blindIf you are not going to help, get the hell out of the way!No one wants to steal your shine!People doing all the work while others take credit for it.You are only as good as your word.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
GOP Senators Senator Warren spills the beans that the Democrats ONLY care during the election yearsOn the Democratic Plantation.Running for president but I fired the 1st Black Police and Fire Cheifs in Indiana.Candidates fighting on how many Negors we haveLock'em Up Amy sweating bricks on stage.Minnesota DFL replacing the black vote with immigrantsThe Metro train engineers and employees are speaking up! You still feel safe?If you step up, understand what you are stepping into!Only a few Republican have stepped up to listen to the concerns for CD5Thank you to Sen, Mark Koran, Sen Paul Gazelka, and Sen. Roger ChamberlainMinneapolis Public Schools need some fiscal responsibility!Don't drop this debt on my grandkids Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Special Preview of this weeks 1st Podcast (Season 2 Episode 23)Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Support the Shepherds Work non-profitThank you to Garage Logic for helping us get the non-profit off the ground!Are you a patriot only when it's convenient?Donate 1 day's coffee money to feed children Food insecurityPeople that think they are woke really aren't.Capitalism really isn't everything to everyone. It doesn't work when you don't have money.Failure of "trickle-down economics"Ask the Black MindsWho really is after your guns, the answer might surprise you?LizzoIf we are making you uncomfortable, you're starting to learnYour spouse won't see your PayPal statementChange the dynamic, hand up, not hand out!Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
The original people of the planetKemet, the real name of EgyptBlack History outside the mainstreamThe lack of knowledge is dangerous Do believe what you are listening, research it and find the truth Kobe's gone, why can't SKOR 1500 Minneapolis wait a week to throw dirt on his name?No redemption for black men even when they repentSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Black gun owners need to participate in the process!You owe them when they put you in office.The impact of Red Flag Laws on the black community.Care about you!Don't become a felon by making a straw purchase.4 Black gun owners cannot carry the mantle for all the black gun owners of Minnesota.Where is the NAACP while Red Flag Laws that will impact our communities are being proposed?Keep your mouth shut and have your day in court!Until you show up in numbers you will not be taken seriously!Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Both Rev and I testified before the legislature and voiced opposition with the proposed red flag law. We also gave testimony in favor of Constitutional Carry because the current permit system provides a barrier between the working poor and those who cannot afford the $250 process to get the permit to carry and purchase a firearm.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
The Royal Wakeup call, a lesson in life.Be yourself, not what others want you to be.Don't change you to make others feel better.At this stage in your life, what's important to you.A proposed ordinance in Minneapolis to ban the sale of furs.The nanny stateNo gun store or ranges in Minneapolis or St. PaulRoseville and Tulsa, untold black historyViolent criminals need to be in jail and not on the streets.Planting immigrants/voters throughout "Greater Minnesota"Bloomberg rebuilding the black community with business or sucking money out of our community.Why do people who are not black Americans care more about us than we do?Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Do descendants of slaves support socialismThe destruction of Rosewood and Tulsa's "Black Wall Street".When hope is lostWhy we are the way we areBlacks are perpetual victims when others don't want to hear what we have to sayRead up on your historyThe Great Lie of 40 acres and a mule, Where we could have beenWhy blacks are DemocratsFollow the Economic Bread CrumbsFree land but not for slavesYou will not get reparations because it would put you on an equal or greater footingThe drugs did not magically appear in the black communitiesTraining FleasHow blacks get treated at the dealership and storesWelfare vs subsidies Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Virginia's governor wants to form an 18 person tactical squad to enforce new gun legislation.Will Virginia be the playbook for other states that want gun control?Democrats playing chess and the Republicans playing checkers.Minneapolis becoming the nanny state.Tell a lie enough it becomes the truth.Black gun owners need to step up!Bloomberg is everything that's wrong with politics in America.The history of black massacres in AmericaThe black perspective on the red flag lawsThe African American Heritage Gun Club of MinnesotaThe criminal justice system is part of the problem with "Gun Violence" Judicial accountability for letting violent felons plea bargain there way out of substantial jail time. Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Possible military action in IranDoes American have blood on its handsIran shoots down a civilian airlinerWagging the dog to avoid impeachmentSmall governmentSoft vs overt racismBloomberg buys Virginia Elections, who's next?Minneapolis becoming a nanny-stateLosing my identity as a DemocratThe Domino effect of setting up puppet regimesSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Obama didn't reach out to the black community like he should haveThe uncomfortable conversation about racism needs to be hadWhy it comes down to skin colorAffirmative ActionBlack RepublicansWe challenge you to walk North Minneapolis with usNow you care about the violence when it has come to your neighborhoodNothing wrong with being black and having conservative valuesWho the hell are Diamond and SilkIf Republicans want the black voteRace vs SpeciesOther Minorities looking down on blacksSupport the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
With the number of hate groups growing are you ready, they are.Foolish is he that is warned and doesn't heed the adviceTime to step up and go to the range.Enforce the laws you have first.Your current policies on guns is not working, how about we try something different?Stop begging for money from the government when you should be demanding justice!Unity in the black community, 3 point agenda needed.We are officially free agent votersNot everyone wants to be saved.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Some hard lessons to learn in life. Christmas is not always merry. Heros and fathers. Using white privilege to help minorities. What if you go to heaven and God is black? Racism and the generational gap. Whitewashing history. Listen to both sides so that you make an informed decision. Gun laws impact the black community so blacks need to start reading the bills because they will be inforced in your neighborhoods 1st. Democrats may gain control of the house and senate if Republicans don't start embracing minority votes. Bridging the gap between black and white gun owners. The truth about Affirmative Action.If you don't want people to say Nigger than stop saying it yourself!Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
Minneapolis has 1700 unprocessed rape kits dating back 30 years. Rape victims may not know that their kits have never been processed. State Representative Marion O'neil proposing legislation making it mandatory that all rape kits in the state of Minnesota be processed. Millions of dollars in the state budget unaccounted for. Are there people that will be exonerated by the results of the rape kits?Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)
The black community needs to stop marching and tell the politicians what we want. Stop wrapping the flag around yourself when it's convenient. Do something for the veterans that served. Violent criminals plea bargain and get less time.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/blackmindsunchained)