Learn about racism with and FROM from someone who was 'never black enough.' I know ya’ll need to learn some history and facts in light of what is happening in the world and this is NOT the time for some white person to educate you, so I invite you to learn along WITH me, and hopefully that will be a bit less awkward.
Today we're talking about the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama! Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations. I hope you voted!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
After many technical difficulties, which resulted in a brief hiatus last week, we return with our penultimate episode of Season 1 to talk about Trayvon Martin - an unarmed black teenager, who was killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today we learn about the amazing Barbara Jordan! Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough Episode analytics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
This week we're talking about the iconic Rosa Parks, her legacy, and the ridiculous segregation rules of Montgomery, Alabama in the early 1900's. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Next in my "Say Their Name" series is Botham Jean. Botham was sitting in his apartment, eating ice cream, when off-duty officer Amber Guyger entered and shot him. Although she claimed she thought she was entering her own apartment and believed Botham was an intruder, she lived mere blocks away from a police station and could have phoned in back up within minutes. Nonetheless, she chose to enter the property and then fatally shot an innocent man. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today we're talking about the NFL quarterback and social activist Colin Kaepernick. Did you know he spoke with a war veteran to come up with the most respectful way to send his message? Because he's compassionate and he cares. And it's also not about you! Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today we're talking about the history of blackface, why you shouldn't do it, and - if you have done it - why you should NEVER DO IT AGAIN. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
In July 1951, a black family tried moving into an all-white suburb of Chicago and the white people went crazy! Have a listen and keep this in mind the next time you or one of your white friends wants to condemn protests and riots... Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
What better way to learn a bit about current Black and Indian history while celebrating strong women in leadership?! Today we'll talk about the Vice-President nominee, Kamala Harris: her upbringing, studies, accomplishments, and how she is the perfect running mate alongside Joe Biden. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today is the 65th anniversary of the horrendous murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till. He was accused of making moves on a 21-year-old white woman, who later recanted those claims. Her husband showed up at 2:30 am on the morning of August 28th, 1955 and kidnapped Emmett before shooting him and throwing him in a river. I was someone who was always deemed "not black enough," so I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today I share some thoughts after having watched the Netflix documentary Teach Us All. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. Also, support education and resources for minorities and poor areas! Our children are the future! As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! But most importantly, MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO VOTE! VISIT WWW.VOTE.ORG TO REGISTER AND MAKE SURE YOU'RE FILLING OUT A BALLOT IN NOVEMBER!!! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Before the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, there was the Chicago Race Riot - also known as the "Red Summer." As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Second in my "Say Their Name" series is Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police officers on March 13th, 2020 while sleeping in her bed. Today I'll talk a bit about the events that unfolded, the unnecessary police behavior, and how a special police force has been set up in Louisville to gentrify certain areas due to a multi-million dollar real estate venture. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. I have a Patreon page if you'd like to subscribe and show your support! If not, please pass it along and share with someone who needs to learn about anti-racism! https://www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
After watching the documentary I Am Not Your Negro, I decided to reflect on some aspects of the film as well as James Baldwin's life and legacy. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives, including donations to anti-racist organizations! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today's lesson sheds light on the often-hidden events of May 31st - June 1st, 1921 when thirty-five city blocks of black-owned businesses and homes were burned to the ground. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives including donations to anti-racist organizations! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
What if I told you there is a modern-day, all-female KKK operating in full public view and also teaching children to recite FALSE information about the Civil War that states the Confederates DIDN'T lose the war? Well, that's today's episode! Buckle up and get ready to learn! As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. Please leave a star rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! And feel free to check out the Patreon for some fun incentives including donations to anti-racist organizations! www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
First up on the "Say Their Name" series is George Floyd, who sadly died while Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Today I'll discuss both men's history as well as the timeline of the incident. Today is a good day to learn something new so let's discuss Mr Floyd, who was taken from us much too soon. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. I have a Patreon page if you'd like to subscribe and show your support! If not, please pass it along and share with someone who needs to learn about anti-racism! https://www.patreon.com/neverblackenough --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Today's lesson is a quick background on the Black Lives Matter movement, started by three powerhouse women: Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
Whether or not you've seen Ava DuVernay's award-winning documentary, here's your chance to find out some juicy tidbits of what keeps mass incarceration alive and how incarceration tactics were created to imprison formerly enslaved people and return them to slavery. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
For the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, let me begin this podcast journey with you to share some history and facts about this monumental day. As someone who was always deemed "not black enough," I invite you to join me each week while I aim to educate myself, and others, on black history. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/neverblackenough/message
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