Podcasts about African Americans

Van and Rachel react to the tragic Texas floods, before switching gears to discuss the conversations coming out of this year's Essence Festival. (0:00)  Intro (0:25)  Texas Floods (34:29)  Essence Fest 2025 (43:40)  Diaspora War (1:02:07)  Epstein Files Update (1:07:27)  Zohran Mamdani, African American (1:23:43)  4Extra's 4th of July Accident (1:33:04)  Skip Bayless  Host: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Ken Harris: Former NBA and NFL agent, attorney based in Charlotte, NC, and author of the novel Dark Trades. The novel explores an alternate history: What if the South had won the Civil War?

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Ken Harris: Former NBA and NFL agent, attorney based in Charlotte, NC, and author of the novel Dark Trades. The novel explores an alternate history: What if the South had won the Civil War?

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Ken Harris: Former NBA and NFL agent, attorney based in Charlotte, NC, and author of the novel Dark Trades. The novel explores an alternate history: What if the South had won the Civil War?

Texas faced a tragic flooding on July 4, and Zohran Mamdani claimed to be Asian and African American on his college applications. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

On this episode of ABL Live, we covered a variety of topics, including Trump signing the "Big, Beautiful Bill" into law after it passed both the Senate and House, ICE raids across the country begin to heat up causing leftist distress, NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani lies about being "African-American", Puff Daddy's trial jurors speak out after the case closes up, Government-sponsored obesity, and much more!

What an awful week… and it's only Monday! The horrors continue in Texas. And, everywhere else, the stupidity continues and continues and continues. Probably the only one surprised by how things have been going though is Ghislaine Maxwell. Where do we go from here? David Waldman will tell us! Tomorrow. Today, we will review how we got here. How woke do you need to be, to march in uniform with African Americans, stoking the Civil War before Lincoln was even elected? Wide Awake. It's not a constitutional crisis if the Constitution is dead. The Gop crack suicide squad sprang into action to protect Donald K. Trump last week. Who knows how much more they can take, but the Supreme Court has plenty more to give where that came from.

From a young age, Beverly E. Smith has been a trailblazer. Integrating her grade school to now the national President and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - one of the nation's largest minority female-owned and operated public service non-profits - Smith has spent lifetime breaking boundaries and opening up education and the economy to others.She's been named 2020 Georgia Outstanding Individual by Georgia General Assembly and a “History Maker” by The HistoryMakers, a national African American historical registry which is housed in the United States Library of Congress. Smith is also the Senior Vice-President and co-owner of the management consulting firm The HR Group, spent 18 years in leadership positions with AT&T, and has working college administration, teaching, and GED testing.Learn more about Beverly E. Smith and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at deltasigmatheta.org/national-president.phpLearn more about Chanel Christoff Davis at www.ddhtax.com or on social media @SalesTaxHelp @FollowTheLeaderPodOutro music: "Everyday Sunshine" by aneleh

On Rising today, Robby Soave delivers radar on the backlash NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is getting for an exposé revealing he marked "Asian" and "African American" on his Columbia University application. Elon Musk escalates beef with President Trump, and previews his new political party, "America Party." President Trump using an antisemitic slur during a rally in Iowa. The hosts give developments on the floods in South Central Texas. All this and more. #Rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oasis reunion tour kicked off, Ozzy Osbourne final super concert, Eli Zaret joins us, Detroit Tigers rolling, RIP Michael Madsen, and Surviving Ohio State. RIP Mr. Blonde Michael Madsen. Eli Zaret joins the program to discuss the “team of destiny”, Aroldis Chapman loves his mom's boobies, Cleveland Guardian Luiz Ortiz's betting problems, Detroit Pistons Malik Beasley's betting problems, the WNBA return to Detroit, Sophie Cunningham tries to backtrack her criticism of Detroit, Ryan Ermanni leaves Woodward Sports for WJR, Lia Thomas is stripped, the UFC coming to the White House and more. Ozzy Osbourne's final concert Back to the Beginning ROCKED! Oasis returned after 16 years apart. Former Dave and Chuck member Andy Green is busy cranking out content. He could use a few advertisers, if interested. Diddy is living his best life. He's facing another civil suit, though. The Black community has turned on Karmelo Anthony. Central Texas experienced some serious flooding. Jason Kelce got HAMMERED for his patriotic Tweet. The Big Beautiful Bill passed and Elon Musk has started The American Party in response. Zohran Mamdani is facing some heat lately. He's also Asian and African American. An app is out to track ICE Agents. CNN promoted it. Drew is rocking new shades. Craig Robinson is bailing on comedy. Mel B married a young child. Kelly Clarkson is weird now that she lost all that weight. Postpones her Vegas residency. Tom Brady is now nailing Dakota Johnson and Kate Hudson. Brooks Nader had her period at Wimbledon. Trainwreck: The Real Project X comes out Tuesday. Kamala Harris posts a dumb 4th of July message. Are you proud to be an American? Gen Z isn't. Americans are fleeing… to the Netherlands. Rosie O'Donnell has Trump Derangement Syndrome. Surviving Ohio State is a tough watch. LaTarsha Brown of Allentown is a LIAR. Sometimes it's hard to get to work. Four Tigers have made the All-Star Team. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late Earl Gilbert Graves Sr., pioneering African American entrepreneur, publisher, philanthropist, and advocate of African-American businesses. A graduate of Morgan State University, he was the founder of Black Enterprise magazine and chairman of the media […] The post A Tribute to Earl Graves, Sr. (Ep. 32, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With the boys still recovering from SABR last week in Dallas, it's a perfect time to revisit the great Larry Doby, who never gets nearly enough attention.  It's probably fair to say that no more important player in baseball history has been talked about less than Larry Doby, the second African-American to break the color line as a player and a manager, which happened 73 and 42 years ago this week, respectively. Mike and Bill try to rectify that just a little, looking back at Doby's life before getting the chance to integrate the American League and the incredible contributions he made after it. Plus, happy birthday to Al Downing and Tony Armas Sr! Back next week with a new episode.

Send us a textJayne Amelia speaks with attorney, child advocate, and bestselling author Andrew Bridge. Andrew spent 11 years in Los Angeles County foster care, before earning a scholarship to Wesleyan University and graduating from Harvard Law School. He is a Fulbright Fellow and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Writing Resident.His work has garnered coverage in The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Showtime, The Observer, The CBS Early Show, NBC Nightly News, Time Magazine, PBS, Psychology Today, NPR, and Observer Magazine.He began his legal career representing children against the State of Alabama. His work resulted in the closure of one of the most notorious psychiatric institutions in the country, the Eufaula Adolescent Center. After that, he returned home to Los Angeles as CEO of The Alliance for Children's Rights. He defended children at MacLaren Hall, where he was once confined. Under Andrew's leadership, The Alliance successfully sued Los Angeles County over its practice of not visiting foster children. The victory gave every foster child the right to see and speak with their social worker at least once a month.​Andrew chaired Los Angeles County's Blue Ribbon Foster Care Task Force, which called for an end to the disproportionate removal of African-American babies from their parents. He is the co-founder of National Adoption Day. He went on to lead California's largest recruiter of LGBT+ foster and adoptive parents.​A sought-after expert in his field, he has advised senior federal and state officials on reforming our foster care system to meet the needs of families living in poverty. His educational work resulted in the establishment of New Village Girls Academy, California's first all-girls high school for pregnant and parenting teens. He regularly consults with child welfare systems, children's facilities, and private foundations. As a member of Arizona's Foster Care Review Board, Andrew advises Arizona's Juvenile Court on the safety and well-being of individual children in the state's care.His website is here and his best-selling books:Hope's BoyThe Child Catchern this episode we talk about:*Growing up in Los Angeles foster care and his early experiences that shaped his perspectives*His journey to becoming an attorney and child advocate, including earning degrees and professional milestones*Discussion of his new book The Child Catcher, which offers a critique of the child welfare system and calls for transformative reforms *Reflections on how storytelling and personal narrative can ignite change in foster care policies and practicesSee bonusbabies.org to learn more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. EVERY PENNY OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION GOES TO RECORDING AND PLATFORMING THESE STORIES. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

  Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration Episode Details Guests: Sambaza (Host, Sambaza Podcast)- In an effort for the listeners to get to know them better, Jen and Sambaza offer their version of Show & Tell in Our Stories in 1 Item. Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation I am surrounded by love and support, and I choose to let go of any negative energy. The African proverb  "A cat that dreams of becoming a lion must lose its appetite for rats" Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates Buddys Pet Referral Link: 30% discount https://buddyspet.net/?ref=JENSBUDDY Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Curtsy: Use code JEND87 for $10 off first order of $20 or more https://heycurtsy.com/BLN7Be4kUzb Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz          

In this episode, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Esther Boykin shares how she cultivates compassion and community on her Compassion Collective Retreats for high-achieving, successful African American women.  Esther shares how important providing a safe space for marginalized communities can foster greater intimacy, connection, and community and lead to a profound shift toward self-compassion.Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  Brooke specializes in treating adults, couples, and groups with anxiety, trauma, and sexual and relationship challenges.  Brooke helps women of all ages let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection.  Brooke's new passion is Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a brief treatment modality using bilateral eye movements to provide lasting relief and healing to patients with PTSD, trauma, phobias, anxiety, and depression.  She has maintained a private practice in Bethesda, Maryland for 21 years. Esther Boykin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, executive coach, and keynote speaker recognized for bridging the gap between clinical insight and real-world business strategy. A former CEO and founder of a thriving therapy practice, she is now celebrated for her Compassion Collective Retreat, an immersive experience designed specifically for high-achieving women of color.Rooted in the belief that true success depends on self-compassion, community, and cultural relevance, Esther helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday professionals cultivate workplaces—and personal lives—that “light them up.” From corporate consulting on mental health equity to one-on-one coaching for executives wrestling with burnout, she's known for her warm, inviting style and thought-provoking insights.A TEDx speaker and media mental health expert, Esther has shaped conversations around modern wellness, challenging harmful norms like productivity obsession in her popular talk, “Laziness is a Lie.” As President of NAMI DC, she tirelessly advocates for more inclusive mental health resources. Drawing on two decades of expertise, Esther offers workshops, retreats, and custom trainings that blend empathy with action, empowering clients to lead authentically and maintain meaningful connections.In This Episode:BrookeIG: @brookebralovepsychotherapyFB:@brookebralovepsychotherapyTikTok: @bbralovepsychotherapyEstherIG & LinkedIn: @estherbmftwww.estherboykin.com The Trauma Therapist PodcastJoin my email list and receive podcast updates and other news: https://bit.ly/3LuAG2iListen to all Trauma Therapist Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

In the aftermath of the Civil War, Fourth of July celebrations took on deep new meanings. While Confederate sympathizers hid away in bitterness, African Americans across the South embraced the day with joy, commemorating their newfound freedom with fireworks, speeches, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation.Audio Onemichistory.comFollow me on Instagram: @onemic_historyFollow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@onemic_historyFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnemichistoryPlease support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/07/fourth-of-july-black-holiday/564320/ https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/nations-story-what-slave-fourth-july https://www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine/too-la-loo-fourth-julyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-mic-black-history--4557850/support.

This week on the Stacks, we are joined by author and African-American literature professor, Dana A. Williams. She has written a brand new book called Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship, which chronicles Morrison's time as an editor at Random House. Dana shares with us the behind the scenes story of how her book title came to be, her favorite Morrison book, and why she chose God Help the Child for our July Book Club Pick.The Stacks Book Club pick for July is God Help the Child by Toni Morrison. We will discuss on Wednesday, June 30th with Dana A. Williams returning as our guest.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/7/2/ep-378-dana-williamsConnect with Dana: Instagram | Bluesky | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An inspiration, a politician, a pioneer on and off court - these just some of the words used to describe Arthur Ashe, who became the first African-American to win the men's Wimbledon singles title against Jimmy Connors in 1975. It was one of the most iconic sporting moments of the 20th Century at a time of huge political and racial unrest. Ashe's life spans America's Civil Rights struggle, the ending of South Africa's system of apartheid and his creation of an awareness of the disease that would eventually kill him - Aids.BBC Tennis correspondent Russell Fuller tells his story, hearing from amongst others, former players John McEnroe, Serena Williams, Stan Smith, his agent Donald Dell and his brother Johnnie Ashe.

"40 Acres" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Danielle Deadwyler's performance, the tension and action created by R.T. Thorne, and the supporting performances by the rest of the cast, including Michael Greyeyes. The film follows a family of African American descendants who settled in rural Canada in 1875, after the American Civil War, and are now fighting for their survival amid a post-apocalyptic world two hundred years later. Thorne and Deadwyler were both kind enough to speak with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is scheduled to be released in theaters by Magnolia Pictures on July 2nd, 2025. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me a Text Message

Kerrick Majors was a 14-year-old African American boy from Nashville, Tennessee, whose brutal, racially motivated murder in April 1987 became a symbol of both racial violence and justice in the American South. Described as a kind, respectful middle school student, Kerrick was abducted after a minor dispute over a broken vase with three white drifters—Donald and Tammy Middlebrooks and Robert Brewington—who falsely accused him of theft. They forced him into a wooded area where he was tortured over several hours—burned, beaten with brass knuckles, urinated on, slashed with knives, and stabbed to death while racial slurs were used against him.His body, left naked under a discarded mattress in a creek bed, bore signs of extreme cruelty, including a carved "X" on his chest. Police initially dismissed him as a runaway and delayed the investigation, which led to public outrage, disciplinary action against officers, and a $2 million lawsuit by Kerrick's family. The case resulted in historic convictions: Brewington received life plus 75 years, Tammy Middlebrooks received life with parole eligibility, and Donald Middlebrooks was sentenced to death—the first time in modern Tennessee history that a white person was condemned to death for murdering a Black child. The case remains significant for highlighting systemic racism, law enforcement negligence, and the rare pursuit of justice in a racially charged crime.https://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

Part 1 A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn Summary"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn provides a recounting of American history from the perspective of marginalized and oppressed groups, rather than through the lens of political leaders and traditional narrative. Zinn emphasizes the experiences and struggles of Native Americans, African Americans, women, laborers, and others who have often been excluded from mainstream historical accounts. Key Themes and Concepts:Perspective of the Oppressed: Zinn argues that history is often told from the viewpoint of those in power, neglecting the voices of ordinary people. He aims to correct this by focusing on the experiences of the disenfranchised.Social Justice and Inequality: The book highlights the ongoing struggles for social justice, revealing patterns of inequality and exploitation throughout American history. Zinn discusses events such as slavery, the labor movement, and civil rights, stressing that these struggles are integral to understanding the nation's past.Critique of Traditional Narratives: Zinn critiques the glorified narratives of American exceptionalism and manifest destiny, instead portraying America's expansion and growth as often built on violence, oppression, and displacement.Activism and Resistance: Zinn emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements and the ability of ordinary people to effect change. He provides examples of successful revolts and uprisings, showcasing how collective action can challenge unjust systems.War and Imperialism: The book discusses America's military conflicts, framing them in terms of their impacts on ordinary citizens and the underlying motives of power and profit rather than national honor or safety. Structure:The book is organized chronologically, but Zinn often interjects with stories from various groups, illustrating the diverse experiences in each historical period. Key chapters address: Native American resistance and European colonization The realities of slavery and the abolitionist movement The labor movement and unrest during the industrialization era The Civil Rights Movement Contemporary issues such as war, corporate power, and government policy. Impact:Howard Zinn's work has been influential in reshaping historical scholarship and understanding, encouraging readers to consider whose voices are heard and whose are ignored in historical narratives. It serves as a call to recognize the importance of social movements and the power of collective action in shaping history.Part 2 A People's History of the United States AuthorHoward Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and social activist, best known for his acclaimed book "A People's History of the United States," which was first published in 1980. Zinn's work offers a perspective on American history that highlights the experiences of marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples, enslaved individuals, women, and laborers, rather than focusing solely on political leaders and traditional narratives. Details of "A People's History of the United States"Publication Date: 1980 Significance: Zinn's work became influential in academic circles and beyond, challenging conventional narratives of American history and encouraging readers to view history from the perspective of those often excluded from mainstream accounts. The book has been updated and revised several times, with notable editions released in the years following its initial publication. Other Notable Works by Howard ZinnZinn authored numerous other books and essays throughout his career, including: "You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train" (1994) A memoir that also serves as a reflection on the importance of activism. "A People's History of the United States,...

Tales From The Hood (1995) synopsis: “A funeral director tells four strange tales of horror with an African American focus to three drug dealers he traps in his place of business.”Starring: Clarence Williams III, Corbin Bernsen, Wings Hauser, and David Alan GrierDirector: Rusty CundieffThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey breakdown and review Tales From The Hood! This is a horror anthology film with a lot of social commentary pumping through its veins. Said social commentary was definitely lost on our two intrepid hosts the first time they watched it back in the mid-90s, but now, 30 years later, Tales From The Hood hits them the way it was intended!A huge THANK YOU to Paulette for selecting Tales From The Hood for us to review via our Patreon page! If you would like us to breakdown one of your favorite films, consider signing up to our highest tier!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

This week, Kyla and Jeremy are joined by the brilliant and hilarious Dr. André Brock, Associate Professor at Georgia Tech and certified expert in all things digital culture. They dive into how Black communities—especially Black women—have shaped the online world, from memes to movements. Dr. Brock breaks down the magic of “distributed Blackness,” why African American rhetoric matters in tech, and how the internet just wouldn't be the same without a little (okay, a lot of) Black excellence. It's smart, it's funny, and it might just change the way you see your timeline. Tune in for hot takes, real talk, and maybe a few tweets worth quoting.

Margaret Mitchell's first and only novel, Gone With The Wind, was released on 30th June, 1936, and delighted readers and critics alike, shifting millions of copies and scooping the Pulitzer Prize. But its romanticised tales of life in the South - complete with glorified depictions of slave labour and the Confederate Army - was divisive for African-Americans at the time, and is now recognised as overtly racist. Mitchell, a ‘flapper' who had a racy private life compared to her cohort, died after being struck by a car. But her magnum opus remains consistently ranked as one of America's favourite books. In this episode Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Martin Luther King, Jr. was involved in the premiere of the movie; consider an alternative name for the novel's lead character; and reveal the mind-boggling amounts of money paid for copies of the book, and the film rights… Further Reading: • ‘Margaret Mitchell's 'Gone With The Wind' Turns 75' (NPR, 2011): https://www.npr.org/2011/06/30/137476187/margaret-mitchells-gone-with-the-wind-turns-75 • ‘The Long Battle Over ‘Gone With the Wind'' (The New York Times, 2020): https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/14/movies/gone-with-the-wind-battle.html • ‘Gone with the Wind - By Margaret Mitchell. FULL Audiobook' (Complete Audiobooks, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6mpo9-P5BQ Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Dr Greer recently appeared with Dr Jason Johnson on Culture Jeopary, more importantly she has published a new book that we talk about. It's called How to Build a Democracy (Elements in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics) The Blackest Question is a Black history trivia game show. Join Dr. Christina Greer as she quizzes some of your favorite entertainers, history makers, and celebrities while engaging in conversations to learn more about important contributions in Black history and Black culture. The Blackest Questions entertains and informs audiences about little-known but essential black history. Topics range from world history, news, sports, entertainment, pop culture, and much more. Christina Greer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University - Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. Her research and teaching focus on American politics, black ethnic politics, urban politics, quantitative methods, Congress, New York City and New York State politics, campaigns and elections, and public opinion. Prof. Greer's book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream (Oxford University Press) investigates the increasingly ethnically diverse black populations in the US from Africa and the Caribbean. She finds that both ethnicity and a shared racial identity matter and also affect the policy choices and preferences for black groups. Professor Greer is currently writing her second manuscript and conducting research on the history of all African Americans who have run for the executive office in the U.S. Her research interests also include mayors and public policy in urban centers. Her previous work has compared criminal activity and political responses in Boston and Baltimore.  Prof. Greer received her BA from Tufts University and her MA, MPhil, and PhD in Political Science from Columbia University Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangout's !  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. A multifaceted entrepreneur, author, speaker, and CEO of BCT Partners. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and insights from the episode:

632. Chip Lococo discusses his novel, The Devil's Jazz:
A Gripping Historical Thriller of Murder, Music, and Madness in 1918 New Orleans, about the infamous Axman of New Orleans. “They have never caught me and they never will... I have been, am, and will be the worst spirit that ever existed either in fact or the realm of fancy.” — The Axman       In the haunted heart of New Orleans, as World War I draws to a close, a sinister presence stalks the streets. A brutal serial killer—known only as the Axman—emerges from the shadows, targeting the city's Sicilian immigrant community with chilling precision. Inspired by true events, The Devil's Jazz resurrects one of America's most disturbing unsolved murder cases in a city steeped in music, mystery, and myth. Retired detective Giancarlo Rabito is pulled back into the darkness when the killings begin. The press fans hysteria. The public panics. And when the Axman sends a blood-chilling letter to the newspapers — promising death unless every home plays jazz on a chosen night — the city answers with a desperate and defiant flood of music.       Chip LoCoco was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he attended Jesuit High School and received his BA degree from Loyola University in 1990 with a concentration in History. He then went on to receive his JD degree from Loyola University Law School in 1993 and joined his father's firm, Many & LoCoco, after being sworn in as an attorney in October, 1993. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Julie Kane, poet laureate of Louisiana, 2011-2013. “Moonrise on the Cane River.” "The moon is a surprised white face over the darkening river Even before a pair of blue-grey wings swoops down Between the O of its mouth and the O of a surfacing fish, And the phone rings, and it's you in Baton Rouge Grilling a silver catfish and staring at the moon." This week in Louisiana history. June 28, 1861. First Civil War battle engagement for Louisiana Tigers, at Seneca Dam on Potomac River. This week in New Orleans history. Hurricane Audrey. June 28, 1957. On June 27, the Hurricane Audrey reached peak sustained winds of 145 mph, making it a major hurricane. Without decreasing windspeed, it made landfall between the mouth of the Sabine River and Cameron, Louisiana the following day. Audrey killed at least 416 people, the majority of which were in Cameron Parish. This week in Louisiana. Essence Fest July 3-6, 2025 Various venues New Orleans, LA     What began in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate Essence Magazine's 25th anniversary has blossomed into an annual festival, which has welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests to the Crescent City each year over the past two decades. Often referred to as “a party with a purpose,” the Essence Festival of Culture promotes, celebrates, and explores health & wellness, spirituality, beauty & style, food, community & culture, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and much more within the African American community.     Attendees are invited to engage in panel discussions, shopping, meet-and-greets, activities, and of course, nonstop live music featuring some of the best in R&B, soul, funk, gospel, and hip-hop each and every Fourth of July weekend.     Essence Fest returns for its 31st year from July 3-6, 2025. Lineups will be announced closer to the event, but past headliners include Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Usher, and Birdman & Friends, who will also honor three decades of Cash Money Millionaires. Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Send us a textWhen Chris Broussard sits down with Dr. Steve Perry, the conversation quickly moves beyond sports statistics to the deeper currents of faith, identity, and purpose. Broussard's journey from Cleveland to Oberlin College reveals the powerful influence of representation – his decision to attend hinged on the discovery that the basketball coach was Black, leading him to a school with a remarkable history as the first American institution to accept African Americans.The heart of their exchange centers on Broussard's spiritual awakening during his senior year of college. Despite having everything a young man could want – basketball captaincy, a girlfriend, and a promising sports writing job waiting after graduation – Broussard describes an emptiness that led to his faith commitment on his 21st birthday. This transformation didn't diminish his Black consciousness but rather deepened it, connecting him to the rich history of African Christianity that predates America by centuries.Perry and Broussard tackle the complex ecosystem surrounding professional Black athletes with unflinching honesty. They identify a troubling pattern where young men with extraordinary talent become isolated from authentic mentorship, surrounded instead by childhood friends who may lack guidance themselves or business associates primarily interested in profit. The conversation explores how stars like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Jalen Brown navigate these waters, with some creating models for leveraging their platforms to uplift communities.Most compelling is their vision for what could be possible if athletes could unite beyond performative meetings toward sustained action. As Broussard notes, "We need to be building constantly, even in peacetime," pointing to the untapped potential of Black athletic influence in American society. Their conversation stands as both critique and hopeful blueprint for how success in sports might translate to meaningful change for communities that have produced so many of our cultural icons.Subscribe to hear more thought-provoking conversations that push beyond headlines to the heart of issues affecting our communities.

DJ Fatboy Slim's ‘Praise You' is a song you might have heard in a Hollywood movie or danced to in a club - to this day, it is still his biggest hit. But there is something you won't know: the singer behind the lyrics or the true meaning of the words. Civil rights activist Camille Yarbrough first released ‘Take Yo' Praise' 50 years ago. It was written as a love letter to African-American men, inspired by a moment of spiritual awakening and family secret. After its release, radio stations refused to play it and she felt she was labelled a “troublemaker”. When Fatboy Slim picked up an old copy of Camille's song, he turned it into a hit. But there is an irony - it is now played by radio stations around the world, but the true meaning of the music has been lost. Reporter Emily Webb goes to meet Camille in her New York apartment.

As we enter the second half of Blackest History Month 2025, we reflect on themes of power, influence, culture, and resistance, particularly within the context of Black thought, history, and contemporary developments in the US and global social structures. The contrast between figures like Kendrick Lamar (highlighted during the Super Bowl) and Donald Trump illustrates how power often intersects with whiteness, capitalism, and entertainment to shape public consciousness. This is especially evident in major advertising events like the Super Bowl, where creating a cultural moment and capturing attention become paramount. Meanwhile, the increasing channeling of public resources into promoting visions of white supremacy and hypercapitalism has intensified to the point of impunity, daring the rest of us to resist it.Martin Kilson's observation about shifts in African American intellectual and creative circles from pursuing power to emphasizing and commoditizing culture provides a lens through which we can examine intersections of cultural meaning-making and struggle. What happens when contemporary power dynamics—particularly regarding white nationalism and the redirection of both public and private resources—reduce Black Power to mere cultural posturing? Absent the deliberate connection of Movement and Memory to strengthening Africana Governance formations, can cultural influence contribute meaningfully to organizing, resisting, and building for the long term? Or is “playing the great American game” a never-ending cycle of diminishing returns?JOIN KNARRATIVE: https://www.knarrative.com it's the only way to get into #Knubia, where these classes areheld live with a live chat.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Knarrative Twitter: https://twitter.com/knarrative_Knarrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knarrative/In Class with Carr Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclasswithcarrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The infamous 1955 murder of Emmett Till rocked the Mississippi Delta region, and was a strong catalyst for the later phases of the Civil Rights movement. Importantly, his brutal murder brought renewed spotlight to the history of violent persecution of African Americans. We start this story by going all the way back to the beginning of the slave trade in 1619. We later see how slavery evolves over the next couple hundred years, taking us to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction Era. In order to comprehend Emmett's death, we first need to understand the abridged history which led to its occurrence. 

In recognition of this month's celebrations honoring the end of legal slavery in the United States, we bring you this week a conversation on "A New Birth of Freedom: Commemorating Juneteenth in Kentucky" led by Dr. Patrick Lewis, of the Filson Historical Society, back on June 18, 2021 - the first year that Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday. Watch recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8e5L7a1pME Dr. Patrick Lewis is now the President of the Filson Historical Society. A Trigg County native, he graduated from Transylvania University and holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Kentucky. He has worked for the National Park Service and the Kentucky Historical Society. Lewis is author of For Slavery and Union: Benjamin Buckner and Kentucky Loyalties in the Civil War (2015). Emancipation in the United States was over 200 years in the making by the time the 13th Amendment officially ended human bondage in 1865. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law in 2021, making Juneteenth a federal holiday. But earlier versions of the holiday have been celebrated in the South since the mid-1860s. Kentucky recognized the holiday in 2005 through a proclamation by the General Assembly. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln, born in Kentucky in 1809, signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that individuals enslaved in Confederate territories were to be freed. Effective January 1, 1863, the legal status of millions of enslaved individuals in the Southern states changed, but the Proclamation depended heavily on the Union Army for enforcement, with most Southern enslavers ignoring the executive order. Beyond the Confederacy, enslaved people in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri were unaffected by the Emancipation Proclamation. Being a geographic outlier from the Confederacy, Texas was especially slow and inconsistent in enforcing the Proclamation, and many African Americans remained enslaved. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 and declared all persons previously enslaved in Texas to be freed. Supported by more than 2,000 federal troops, General Granger was finally prepared to enforce the emancipation of Texas's enslaved population. The following year, on the anniversary of the order, free African Americans in Texas organized celebrations to commemorate the occasion, originally calling it “Jubilee Day.” Outside of the South, Maryland and Missouri had both ended slavery within their state boundaries by early 1865. However, it wasn't until the ratification of the 13th Amendment on December 6, 1865, that slavery was fully abolished in the United States, forcing Kentucky and Delaware to recognize the freedom of their enslaved population. In Texas, joyous events commemorating the end of slavery evolved over the years with one major change: renaming the holiday Juneteenth in the 1890s. Following the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, Juneteenth events emerged on a bigger stage throughout the country. In Louisville in 2020, local organizers, activists, and leaders created a Juneteenth festival to celebrate Black culture and resilience. Two years later in 2022, former Mayor Greg Fischer signed an ordinance that declared Juneteenth a city holiday. In Kentucky, the most widespread regional celebration of Jubilee Day is August 8th, a date originating from Paducah and Western Kentucky's diaspora. This year, the Filson is helping sponsor and support the August 8th Emancipation Day Celebration at Louisville's West End Women's Collaborative, led by Filson Community History Fellow Mariel Gardner on Friday, August 8th, 5pm - 8pm at ELAhouse, 3835 Hale Avenue Louisville, KY 40211. https://www.wewc4art.com/play Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explaining to “America Reports'” John Roberts how the mainstream media has distorted the facts of a leaked low confidence intelligence assessment about the success of the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the destruction of Iran's nuclear program; Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth making the mainstream media think twice about lying about the destruction of Iran's nuclear program; Donald Trump's fierce response to CNN's Kaitlan Collins about his certainty of the destruction of Iran's nuclear sites; Jamaal Bowman trying to convince Marc Short that being called the n-word is the reason that African Americans have higher rates of cancer and obesity; Tom Homan admitting to Sean Hannity how destructive the potential for terrorist sleeper cell attacks in America really is; Joe Rogan correcting Bernie Sander's facts about Donald Trump's lawsuit against CBS News for their misleading editing of their Kaqmal Harris interview on “60 Minutes”; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community.  WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Prolon - Rejuvenate your body from the inside out, while supporting enhanced skin appearance, fat loss, and improving energy and focus. Prolon is offering 15% off and a $40 bonus gift for Rubin Report viewers when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program. Go to: http://ProlonLife.com/DAVE Royo - ROYO breads are so good you'll forget they're healthier. Bread that's low in carbs and higher in fiber and protein. Go to http://eatroyo.com and use promo code RUBIN for 20% off! 1775 Coffee - Get 1775's Starter Kit. All single-origin, small batch, mold-free and toxin-free. Get your 1775 Coffee starter kit worth $200 for only $99. The initial launch is only 1,000 units - get it while you can. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Allen. The founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. This episode blends art, activism, education, and cultural preservation through the lens of Black history and dance. Here are the key highlights:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Allen. The founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. This episode blends art, activism, education, and cultural preservation through the lens of Black history and dance. Here are the key highlights:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Allen. The founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. This episode blends art, activism, education, and cultural preservation through the lens of Black history and dance. Here are the key highlights:

Avoid Real Estate Wahala! Trustcrow CEO Joseph Orji on Safe Investing & Diaspora Empowerment

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Keshia Walker. Founder and chairwoman of the Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA). Here’s a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Keshia Walker. Founder and chairwoman of the Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA). Here’s a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa hangs out with the fabulous Danesha Anglin (aka Classyfied Life), who proves that grad school stress can actually lead to sewing success. Danesha spills the tea on how she went from “I wonder if I can sew?” to “Look at these Renaissance pants breaking the internet.”They chat about the creative chaos behind designing, the beauty of learning by messing up, and why trusting your gut sometimes leads to the best stitches. Bonus: pattern collection spoilers and plenty of laughs for anyone who's ever screamed at their sewing machine.====Where you can Catch up with Danesha! IG-@classyfiedlife===========Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.Instagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork======Stay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please Podcast--Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletterCheck out our merch hereLeave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonCheck out our Amazon StoreReady to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Keshia Walker. Founder and chairwoman of the Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA). Here’s a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

Cynthia McKinney has made a career of speaking her mind and challenging authority. With her opinions, actions, and even her sense of style, McKinney has inspired both admiration and controversy. McKinney´s political career began unofficially in 1986 when her father, Georgia State Representative Billy McKinney, put her name on the ballot as a write-in. Cynthia McKinney was living in Jamaica at the time and did not take the matter seriously; still, she garnered a large percentage of votes without even trying. Two years later, McKinney ran for and won the seat, creating the first father/daughter combination to serve together in the Georgia State House of Representatives. Cynthia immediately began making her own mark, defying House dress codes for women by wearing trousers instead of dresses. She spoke out against the first Persian Gulf War, and despite being in the House with her father, she often disagreed and voted against him. In 1992, McKinney won a seat in the US House of Representatives in Georgia´s newly created 11th district. She was the first African-American woman to represent Georgia in the US Congress. McKinney became Secretary of her Democratic freshman class and was placed on both the Agricultural Committee and the International Relations Committee. Her gold tennis shoes and braided hairstyle became her trademarks, and effectively raised her profile on a House floor dominated by white men. Though a Democrat during President Clinton's tenure, McKinney voted against NAFTA, showing that she was not one to simply follow the Party line. McKinney worked hard in Washington to clean up pollution in her district and improve its rural roads. During her second term, McKinney earned distinctive committee assignments with the National Security Committee and the International Relations Committee's International Operations and Human Rights Subcommittee. A supporter of a Palestinian State in Israel-occupied territory, she sparked controversy by criticizing American policy in the Middle East. After the 9/11 attacks, McKinney suggested the President might have had prior knowledge of 9/11. The criticism she received from this highly controversial idea probably contributed to her defeat in the 2002 election; however, she ran for the seat again and was re-elected in 2004. Between terms in office, McKinney traveled the country and Europe, speaking against the war in Iraq war and also about her 2002 defeat, which she attributed to Republicans being organized to “cross over” to vote against her in the Democratic primaries. Her career, including this episode of her defeat, was made into a documentary film titled American Blackout. Once back in office, she continued her criticism of the Bush administration on the first anniversary of the 9/11 Commission Report by gathering victims' families and intelligence experts together on panels to address the flaws in the report and critique its recommendations regarding foreign and domestic policy. Believing the government should not keep secrets from the people, McKinney introduced legislation to release the documents related to the death of Tupac Shakur and twice submitted a bill to release the sealed documents pertaining to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. McKinney was very active in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and a vocal critic of the government's response. When Democratic Party leaders encouraged a boycott of a Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina, she chose to participate and submitted her own report on the matter. In 2007, McKinney left the Democratic Party to become a Presidential Candidate for the Green Party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Portland artist and activist Isaka Shamsud-Din has captured the lives and histories of African Americans in paintings throughout his life. He draws on his experiences growing up in Portland for his work. His exhibit, “Rock of Ages,” is currently on display at the Portland Art Museum. We spoke to him in January 2020. As reported earlier by Oregon ArtsWatch, Portland artist, educator and activist Isaka Shamsud-Din has died. The arts and education nonprofit Don’t Shoot Portland announced earlier this month that the artist had entered hospice care. Shamsud-din had been ill with cancer for some time. We listen back to a conversation we first aired in January 2020 with Shamsud-Din when his exhibit, “Rock of Ages,” was on display at the Portland Art Museum.  

As J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, entrusted with building his collection, Belle da Costa Greene could ‘spend more money in an afternoon than any other young woman of 26', as the New York Times put it in 1912. In the latest LRB, Francesca Wade reviews a new biography of Greene and a recent exhibition dedicated to her at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, of which Greene was the first director. Francesca joins Tom on the podcast to talk about Greene's life and work. They discuss her long-term, long-distance relationship with the art historian Bernard Berenson and her reasons for concealing her African American heritage. Find further reading in the LRB: https://lrb.me/wadepod Sponsored links: Get tickets for Good Night, Oscar: https://goodnightoscar.com Learn more about Stories in Colour: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/podcast LRB Audio Discover audiobooks, Close Readings and more from the LRB: https://lrb.me/audiolrbpod

The Black barbershop is a cultural institution. It's a place where you can get much more than a haircut. You get community. You get jokes. You might get politicized. And you will get the straight talk that we often hold back when navigating a larger public that's committed to white supremacist systems. In May 2022, Jay sat down with Quincy Mills to help us understand both the politics and economics of Black barber shops. Quincy is an associate professor of history at the University of Maine and College Park. Along with teaching courses in 20th-century African-American history, he's authored "Cutting Along the Color Line: Black Barbers and Barber Shops in America” and is working on a new book called “The Wages of Resistance: Financing the Black Freedom Movement." NOTE: Today's history story is a fictional account of what so many Black barbershops experienced historically To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judge Blocks $600M EPA Cut, Hegseth Dodges, Galveston Vote Fight, NH Racist Email & FAMU/TSU News A federal judge ruled that the EPA's decision to cut $600 million in environmental justice grants was unlawful. Pete Hegseth dodges tough questions on Capitol Hill about deploying military force against Americans. In Texas, a redistricting battle in Galveston could wipe out Black voting power. Simone Leeper from the Campaign Legal Center joins us with the latest legal fight to stop it. Plus, a New Hampshire lawmaker sends an openly racist email blaming African Americans, NOT guns, for violence in America. Florida's Board of Governors confirmed controversial Marva Johnson as Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's 13th President. And Tennessee State University secures millions in state funding after years of financial neglect. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you seen this wave of racist over the top AI generated videos featuring Black women on TikTok? Since the release of Google’s VEO3 AI video generation platform in May, which allows users to create realistic videos from text prompts, there has been a wave of viral AI generated videos on TikTok depicting Black women using racist stereotypes and tropes. Although the first videos were made with good intentions, their popularity has sparked copycat creators to recreate more and more extreme versions. Just like 19th-century minstrel shows reinforced a political and social climate hostile to Black people, today’s AI-driven content is being used by some to affirm a similarly hostile climate toward Black women, and prop up a political and economic system that benefits others at their expense. Bridget studied minstrel shows in grad school, and has a lot to say about these videos that are essentially white supremacist propaganda masquerading as entertainment. The original, not-so-bad, actually-clever video from account AI Clapback King: https://www.tiktok.com/@aiformobile/video/7512729952618286378 Conference talk about Black representation in AI, posted by AI Clapback King: https://www.tiktok.com/@aiformobile/video/7517712586712812814?_t=ZP-8xQFrwYvZqY&_r=1 EXAMPLE - Increasingly violent, decreasingly funny iteration of the original Karen video: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubbabubbablast400/video/7516178273047498015?_r=1&_t=ZP-8xQIaauZ0LX EXAMPLE - Big Foot (2 million views): https://www.tiktok.com/@femalebigfoot/video/7514190146695154987?_r=1&_t=ZP-8xQUzlvCtqQ EXAMPLE - Slave Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cottonvlogsss/video/7514846240031444254?_r=1&_t=ZP-8xQV5CnNAQI If you’re listening on Spotify, you can leave a comment there or email us at hello@tangoti.com! Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media! Many vids each week. instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over more than fifty years and 16 books, Dr. Jessica B. Harris has uncovered the ways that West African food, and African American people, have fundamentally shaped American cuisine. Her seminal 2011 book, High on the Hog, brought the connection between African and American food into the culinary conversation, and led to the 2021 Netflix series of the same name. This week we talk with her about her own journey in making these connections, and she offers advice to the new generation of Black scholars and writers exploring these links: “Look ahead. What do you see ahead?” Her latest book is Braided Heritage: Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine.This episode originally aired on August 2, 2021 and was produced by Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, and Andres O'Hara. It was edited by Tracey Samuelson. The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Kameel Stanley, and Jared O'Connell. Publishing by Shantel Holder.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.Right now, Sporkful listeners can get three months free of the SiriusXM app by going to siriusxm.com/sporkful. Get all your favorite podcasts, more than 200 ad-free music channels curated by genre and era, and live sports coverage with the SiriusXM app.

Clay's conversation with Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, professor of history at Norfolk State University in Virginia, about the status of race relations in America as we approach our 250th birthday. How should we read Thomas Jefferson's great sentence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”? Did Jefferson mean what he wrote? How accountable should we hold the Founding Fathers for making race a fundamental issue and condition of American life? Was Jefferson right or wrong when he said he was skeptical that we could ever be a biracial republic? Finally, what does the future look like to a distinguished African American scholar from Norfolk, Virginia?