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Margaret talks to Cristen Conger about an organizer who was the first Black American woman to own a newspaper and once scared off the Klan. Source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-may-20-op-anderson20-story.html https://www.npr.org/2021/05/04/993605428/beneath-the-santa-monica-freeway-lies-the-erasure-of-sugar-hill https://americacomesalive.com/california-eagle-newspaper-black-readership-ahead-time/ https://www.pbs.org/blackpress/news_bios/ca_eagle.html https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf6c60052d The Untold Story of Charlotta Spears Bass, Groundbreaking Politician, Nicole A. Mansfield https://www.history.com/articles/nat-turner-rebellion-literacy-slavery https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2021/02/brown-s-first-black-female-graduate-ethel-robinson-s-legacy-on-college-hill https://ncph.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Redlining-and-Racial-Covenants_pdfversion.pdf https://www.segregationbydesign.com/los-angeles/sugar-hill https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/progressive-party-platform-1948 https://mutterhood.com/charlotta-bass/ https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/charlotta-spears-bass https://lamag.com/lahistory/charlotta-bass-kkk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20090819013517/http://www.socallib.org/SCLWebsite/hiseagle.htm https://www.myblackhistory.net/Charlotta_Bass.htm https://www.aaihs.org/charlotta-bass-and-the-cold-war-peace-movement/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John McWhorter returns as Glenn and John reflect on the nation's 250th birthday and the state of Black America. Both express disappointment — not at racism's persistence, but at cultural attitudes that continue to hold Black Americans back. Using the Karmelo Anthony case as a touchstone, they push back hard against victimhood narratives that treat […]

July 17, 2026Trump and his team are throwing the weight of the government behind a far right conspiracy, The preoccupation with communism leads to a claim that all political positions designed to regulate business and provide a basic social safety net reflect a left wing radicalism, cost tax dollars, redistribute wealth, and are a slippery slope to socialism, Reactionaries have demonized Black Americans, people of color, and women, But the modern government has broad support, Trump and his loyalists are trying to push a fantastical vision of current conditions in the US that has been debunked, Trump pointed to documents to say that China had created an election security nightmare that was downplayed by the “deep state,” but the documents Trump released showed nothing of the sort, just evidence that Russia tried to influence the election on Trump's behalf, Demands that states run voter rolls through a federal digital tool have been blocked repeatedly, Steve Bannon called for immediate action against “communists,” Stephen Miller resorted to claims that protestors were ugly and deformed.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson  Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

An unsettling exploration of the persistence of racism in reproductive healthcare in the US—and why even affluent Black women are imperiled by substandard care.From a leading expert on race, class, maternal health, and reproductive rights.Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. An unsparing picture of inequities in prenatal care and childbirth in the United States, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (MIT Press, 2026) reveals that not only are black people three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause, but racial disparities in maternal mortality persist across income levels. That is, wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than their white counterparts. Focusing on a San Francisco obstetrics clinic that caters to the affluent, Khiara Bridges looks at the choices around prenatal care and childbirth that class-privileged, pregnant black people are making in order to survive what has been called the “black maternal health crisis.”Bridges, whose previous work exposed how race and racism are embedded in maternal healthcare for the poor, draws on two years of participant-observation to show how wealthier black people try to leverage their class privilege to avoid some of the negative effects of their blackness—only to discover that in a country that has never reckoned with its horrific racial past, there is no escaping racism's reach. Throughout the book, engaging, heartbreaking, infuriating stories of women's experiences with pregnancy and prenatal care illustrate how race and racism matter regardless of wealth or status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

An unsettling exploration of the persistence of racism in reproductive healthcare in the US—and why even affluent Black women are imperiled by substandard care.From a leading expert on race, class, maternal health, and reproductive rights.Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. An unsparing picture of inequities in prenatal care and childbirth in the United States, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (MIT Press, 2026) reveals that not only are black people three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause, but racial disparities in maternal mortality persist across income levels. That is, wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than their white counterparts. Focusing on a San Francisco obstetrics clinic that caters to the affluent, Khiara Bridges looks at the choices around prenatal care and childbirth that class-privileged, pregnant black people are making in order to survive what has been called the “black maternal health crisis.”Bridges, whose previous work exposed how race and racism are embedded in maternal healthcare for the poor, draws on two years of participant-observation to show how wealthier black people try to leverage their class privilege to avoid some of the negative effects of their blackness—only to discover that in a country that has never reckoned with its horrific racial past, there is no escaping racism's reach. Throughout the book, engaging, heartbreaking, infuriating stories of women's experiences with pregnancy and prenatal care illustrate how race and racism matter regardless of wealth or status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An unsettling exploration of the persistence of racism in reproductive healthcare in the US—and why even affluent Black women are imperiled by substandard care.From a leading expert on race, class, maternal health, and reproductive rights.Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. An unsparing picture of inequities in prenatal care and childbirth in the United States, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (MIT Press, 2026) reveals that not only are black people three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause, but racial disparities in maternal mortality persist across income levels. That is, wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than their white counterparts. Focusing on a San Francisco obstetrics clinic that caters to the affluent, Khiara Bridges looks at the choices around prenatal care and childbirth that class-privileged, pregnant black people are making in order to survive what has been called the “black maternal health crisis.”Bridges, whose previous work exposed how race and racism are embedded in maternal healthcare for the poor, draws on two years of participant-observation to show how wealthier black people try to leverage their class privilege to avoid some of the negative effects of their blackness—only to discover that in a country that has never reckoned with its horrific racial past, there is no escaping racism's reach. Throughout the book, engaging, heartbreaking, infuriating stories of women's experiences with pregnancy and prenatal care illustrate how race and racism matter regardless of wealth or status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

An unsettling exploration of the persistence of racism in reproductive healthcare in the US—and why even affluent Black women are imperiled by substandard care.From a leading expert on race, class, maternal health, and reproductive rights.Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. An unsparing picture of inequities in prenatal care and childbirth in the United States, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (MIT Press, 2026) reveals that not only are black people three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause, but racial disparities in maternal mortality persist across income levels. That is, wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than their white counterparts. Focusing on a San Francisco obstetrics clinic that caters to the affluent, Khiara Bridges looks at the choices around prenatal care and childbirth that class-privileged, pregnant black people are making in order to survive what has been called the “black maternal health crisis.”Bridges, whose previous work exposed how race and racism are embedded in maternal healthcare for the poor, draws on two years of participant-observation to show how wealthier black people try to leverage their class privilege to avoid some of the negative effects of their blackness—only to discover that in a country that has never reckoned with its horrific racial past, there is no escaping racism's reach. Throughout the book, engaging, heartbreaking, infuriating stories of women's experiences with pregnancy and prenatal care illustrate how race and racism matter regardless of wealth or status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

An unsettling exploration of the persistence of racism in reproductive healthcare in the US—and why even affluent Black women are imperiled by substandard care.From a leading expert on race, class, maternal health, and reproductive rights.Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. An unsparing picture of inequities in prenatal care and childbirth in the United States, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (MIT Press, 2026) reveals that not only are black people three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause, but racial disparities in maternal mortality persist across income levels. That is, wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than their white counterparts. Focusing on a San Francisco obstetrics clinic that caters to the affluent, Khiara Bridges looks at the choices around prenatal care and childbirth that class-privileged, pregnant black people are making in order to survive what has been called the “black maternal health crisis.”Bridges, whose previous work exposed how race and racism are embedded in maternal healthcare for the poor, draws on two years of participant-observation to show how wealthier black people try to leverage their class privilege to avoid some of the negative effects of their blackness—only to discover that in a country that has never reckoned with its horrific racial past, there is no escaping racism's reach. Throughout the book, engaging, heartbreaking, infuriating stories of women's experiences with pregnancy and prenatal care illustrate how race and racism matter regardless of wealth or status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

An unsettling exploration of the persistence of racism in reproductive healthcare in the US—and why even affluent Black women are imperiled by substandard care.From a leading expert on race, class, maternal health, and reproductive rights.Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. An unsparing picture of inequities in prenatal care and childbirth in the United States, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (MIT Press, 2026) reveals that not only are black people three to four times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause, but racial disparities in maternal mortality persist across income levels. That is, wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than their white counterparts. Focusing on a San Francisco obstetrics clinic that caters to the affluent, Khiara Bridges looks at the choices around prenatal care and childbirth that class-privileged, pregnant black people are making in order to survive what has been called the “black maternal health crisis.”Bridges, whose previous work exposed how race and racism are embedded in maternal healthcare for the poor, draws on two years of participant-observation to show how wealthier black people try to leverage their class privilege to avoid some of the negative effects of their blackness—only to discover that in a country that has never reckoned with its horrific racial past, there is no escaping racism's reach. Throughout the book, engaging, heartbreaking, infuriating stories of women's experiences with pregnancy and prenatal care illustrate how race and racism matter regardless of wealth or status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Portland artist Arvie Smith is known for colorful, larger-than-life oil paintings that explore oppression and injustice against Black Americans through symbolism and visual tropes. He’s also a professor emeritus at Pacific Northwest College of Art after a 35-year tenure. His murals can be seen on buildings in North Portland and at the Donald E. Long Juvenile Center, where he spent time teaching art to incarcerated youth.Despite being in his mid-80s, Smith is far from retired — just last year, he received a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. The work he created during that fellowship is currently on display in Chicago. Titled “Crossing Clear Creek,” the exhibit explores Smith’s childhood memories and experience of race in rural Texas and Los Angeles. We spoke with Smith in March 2025 about his life and work.

Episode 535 / Tyreek Morrison Tyreek Morrison is an Atlanta-based collage artist born in New Jersey and raised in Atlanta. Tyreek works with collage, found materials, paper, paint, and drawing to explore Black American life through memory, identity, and everyday moments. Tyreek also is an accomplished skateboarder and frequent collaborator with Lil' Wayne. Shows and venues include Future Fair, Alday Hunken Gallery, Charley Palmer Fine Art, the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum, Scope Fair, and Atlanta Art Fair, with a forthcoming collaboration with his father next spring, among other projects.

What was life really like for the men who fought in the Revolutionary War? In this episode, James and Audrey step away from the battlefield narrative to explore the everyday experiences of British redcoats, Patriots, Loyalists, Hessians, Native Americans, and Black Americans who served in the war. From enlistment and training to uniforms, weapons, food, discipline, and camp life, they examine the realities of eighteenth-century military service. Along the way, they separate myth from fact and reveal the human stories behind the armies that fought for the future of North America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brain Health Breakthrough Coaching Programhttps://rawfoodmealplanner.clickfunnels.com/webinar-replay-brain-health-breakthrough-coaching-programJoin January 2027 RawFoodMealPlanner's 21-Day Challengehttps://rawfoodhealthempowermentsummit.com/the-rawfoodmealplanner-s-21-day-new-year-meal-prep-challenge Boost Your Wellness Journey:The Brain Reboot Plan: 5 Simple Daily Shifts for More Focus, Energy & Peacehttps://rawfoodmealplanner.com/brain-reboot-plan/Revitalize Your Brain: A Lifestyle Approach for Women Over 50https://rawfoodmealplanner.clickfunnels.com/webinar-replay-brain-health-breakthrough-coaching-programRESET: 3 Metabolic Mistakes Women 30+ Make And How to Fix Themhttps://rawfoodmealplanner.com/reset-3-metabolic-mistakes-women-30-make-and-how-to-fix-them/The Lancet published a study here https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(24)00191-0/fulltext emphasizing that young adults (ages 18–39) are a neglected but crucial window for dementia prevention. Most dementia research focuses on mid-to-late life, yet many modifiable risk factors that affect long-term brain health emerge or peak in young adulthood.Key Modifiable Risk FactorsEducation: Low levels reduce cognitive reserve and increase the risk of dementia.Hearing loss: One billion young adults globally are at risk due to unsafe listening practices.Traumatic brain injury (TBI): High rates from sports, motor accidents, and intimate partner violence.Hypertension: One in 12 young adults is affected; rates higher among Black Americans and in LMICs.Alcohol use: Peaks in early 20s, linked to long-term brain changes.Obesity & physical inactivity: Both rising rapidly; linked to inflammation and cardiovascular risk.Smoking/vaping: 90% of daily smokers start before 26.Depression & social isolation: Peak in early 20s, linked to later ADRD (Alzheimer's disease and related dementias) risk.Diabetes: 4% prevalence in young adults; prediabetes affects 1 in 4.Environmental factors: Air pollution, vision loss, high LDL cholesterol, and even emerging risks like sleep disruption, stress, spirituality, and microplastics.Join the Conversation:Subscribe and share this episode with anyone on their own path of health and transformation. // HOST Samantha Salmon, NBC-HWC Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach Brain Health Licensed Trainer | Integrative Nutrition Coach | Intuitive Nutrition Coach for Brain & Metabolic HealthThe information provided in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or the equivalent in your country. Any products/services mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. RawFoodMealPlanner.com © 2026

This podcast episode delves into the complex sentiments surrounding the celebration of the Fourth of July among the Black community, probing the question of what, if anything, there is to celebrate. The discussion unfolds with a critical examination of historical injustices that render the holiday's significance contentious for many Black individuals. As the speakers articulate their perspectives, they reflect on the dichotomy between enjoying familial gatherings and confronting the harsh realities of systemic oppression, highlighting the nuances of cultural identity and celebration. The dialogue further explores the implications of societal expectations and personal experiences, revealing a tapestry of emotions tied to the day. Ultimately, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the implications of this holiday and its resonance within the Black experience in America. The podcast episode delves into the complexities of celebrating the Fourth of July from the perspective of Black Americans. The speakers engage in a profound dialogue that addresses the historical context and personal sentiments surrounding this national holiday. One speaker poignantly articulates the dissonance felt by many in the Black community, describing the day as a reminder of a painful legacy rather than a celebration of freedom. The discussion further explores the juxtaposition of familial gatherings against the backdrop of systemic injustices, highlighting how some individuals may struggle to find meaning in a day that symbolizes independence for a group that was historically marginalized. Through this exploration, the episode challenges listeners to reevaluate the significance of July Fourth and consider the diverse perspectives within the Black community about this contentious holiday.Takeaways:This episode discusses the complexities of celebrating the Fourth of July as a Black American, highlighting the historical context and personal experiences that shape such sentiments.The speakers reflect on the impact of societal norms and expectations on individual identity, particularly regarding the celebration of holidays like Independence Day.The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives within the Black community, especially in relation to historical events and modern celebrations.The episode also critiques the commercialization of certain holidays and the superficial ways in which joy and celebration can sometimes be expressed in society.

Brain Health Breakthrough Coaching Programhttps://rawfoodmealplanner.clickfunnels.com/webinar-replay-brain-health-breakthrough-coaching-programJoin January 2027 RawFoodMealPlanner's 21-Day Challengehttps://rawfoodhealthempowermentsummit.com/the-rawfoodmealplanner-s-21-day-new-year-meal-prep-challenge Boost Your Wellness Journey:The Brain Reboot Plan: 5 Simple Daily Shifts for More Focus, Energy & Peacehttps://rawfoodmealplanner.com/brain-reboot-plan/Revitalize Your Brain: A Lifestyle Approach for Women Over 50https://rawfoodmealplanner.clickfunnels.com/webinar-replay-brain-health-breakthrough-coaching-programRESET: 3 Metabolic Mistakes Women 30+ Make And How to Fix Themhttps://rawfoodmealplanner.com/reset-3-metabolic-mistakes-women-30-make-and-how-to-fix-them/The Lancet published a study here https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(24)00191-0/fulltext emphasizing that young adults (ages 18–39) are a neglected but crucial window for dementia prevention. Most dementia research focuses on mid-to-late life, yet many modifiable risk factors that affect long-term brain health emerge or peak in young adulthood.Key Modifiable Risk FactorsEducation: Low levels reduce cognitive reserve and increase the risk of dementia.Hearing loss: One billion young adults globally are at risk due to unsafe listening practices.Traumatic brain injury (TBI): High rates from sports, motor accidents, and intimate partner violence.Hypertension: One in 12 young adults is affected; rates higher among Black Americans and in LMICs.Alcohol use: Peaks in early 20s, linked to long-term brain changes.Obesity & physical inactivity: Both rising rapidly; linked to inflammation and cardiovascular risk.Smoking/vaping: 90% of daily smokers start before 26.Depression & social isolation: Peak in early 20s, linked to later ADRD (Alzheimer's disease and related dementias) risk.Diabetes: 4% prevalence in young adults; prediabetes affects 1 in 4.Environmental factors: Air pollution, vision loss, high LDL cholesterol, and even emerging risks like sleep disruption, stress, spirituality, and microplastics.Join the Conversation:Subscribe and share this episode with anyone on their own path of health and transformation. // HOST Samantha Salmon, NBC-HWC Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach Brain Health Licensed Trainer | Integrative Nutrition Coach | Intuitive Nutrition Coach for Brain & Metabolic HealthThe information provided in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or the equivalent in your country. Any products/services mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. RawFoodMealPlanner.com © 2026

In 2016, acclaimed Black American author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates entered the field of comic books with "Black Panther #1." It met with both fanfare and critique. In a new book, Howard Rambsy II argues that Coates' take on the superhero story raised the profile and understanding of comics as an art form and affected opportunity for other Black writers. Rambsy, a literature professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, also talks about the ways Coates' work illuminated the challenges of "attaining" representation in the comic book field.

A new Wall Street Journal-NORC poll finds growing skepticism about capitalism and the American dream. The survey also found that a majority of respondents believe the country is in decline and many no longer believe hard work alone is enough to get ahead. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 9, 2026On July 9, 1868, Americans changed the US Constitution for the 14th time, The Fourteenth Amendment brought the principles of the Declaration to life, requiring the Federal government to protect the equal rights of all American men, The Thirteenth Amendment prohibited slavery on the basis of race, but did not guarantee equality for Black Americans, The Fourteenth Amendment took on the Dred Scott v Sandford decision and provided that all persons born or naturalized in the US are citizens of the US, It also overturned the idea that democracy was created at the state level, forbidding states from making laws that were discriminatory, The principles of the Fourteenth Amendment were behind civil rights decisions of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, Opponents objected, and called for “originalism,” an idea promoted by Robert Bork who was nominated to the Supreme Court by Ronald Reagan, Reaction to the nomination recognized the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment to equality.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Host Kim Singleton discusses the PBS documentary Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War with the director Stacey Holman.Tinyurl.com/CIBPodcast

This Day in Legal History: The Fourteenth Amendment Is RatifiedOn July 9, 1868, South Carolina and Louisiana became the final two states needed to push the Fourteenth Amendment over the three-quarters threshold, and with their votes the amendment was ratified into the Constitution. It is, by almost any measure, the most consequential of the Reconstruction amendments and arguably the most important addition to the Constitution since the Bill of Rights.The amendment was written to answer the central question left open by the Civil War and the abolition of slavery: what did freedom actually mean, and who was entitled to it? Its first section does an enormous amount of work in a single sentence. It establishes birthright citizenship—declaring that all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to its jurisdiction, are citizens of both the nation and their state. It then forbids any state from abridging the privileges or immunities of citizens, from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, and from denying any person the equal protection of the laws. Those three clauses—privileges or immunities, due process, and equal protection—became the constitutional text on which vast stretches of modern American law are built.The historical purpose was direct. The framers of the amendment, led in the House by John Bingham, wanted to overrule Dred Scott, which had held that Black Americans could not be citizens, and to constitutionalize the civil rights protections Congress had already tried to enact by statute—putting them beyond the reach of any future hostile Congress or Southern legislature. They understood that emancipation without citizenship and equal protection would be a hollow victory, and they wrote a guarantee that applied against the states, not just the federal government.The significance of July 9, 1868 is hard to overstate, because so much of what we argue about today runs directly through this text. The Equal Protection Clause is the basis of Brown v. Board of Education and school desegregation, of Loving v. Virginia striking down bans on interracial marriage, and of Obergefell recognizing marriage equality. The Due Process Clause became the vehicle for incorporating most of the Bill of Rights against the states, so that free speech, free exercise, and protections for the criminally accused bind state governments too. And the Citizenship Clause is the reason that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee rather than a policy preference—as the Supreme Court reaffirmed just this past term. When you hear debates about who counts as a citizen, what process the government owes a person before it takes something from them, or whether a law treats people equally, you are hearing an argument about the amendment ratified on this date.A federal judge in Florida has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to keep giving four Republican-led states—Florida, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio—access to a federal database those states use to check whether registered voters are citizens. The order, from U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell II in Pensacola, lets the states continue using the system while the underlying legal fight plays out.The database is called SAVE—Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements—a federal system historically used to verify immigration status for benefits. After a revamp last year, it became far more powerful for election purposes: users could search many records at once, and it exposed individuals' Social Security numbers. Several Republican-led states began comparing their voter rolls against SAVE and canceling the registrations of people the database flagged as noncitizens. The problem is what happens when the database is wrong or out of date—people who are in fact citizens can get flagged and purged.That risk is exactly why this ruling sits in tension with another one. Just weeks earlier, on June 22, a different federal judge in Washington, D.C., restricted broader use of the database, warning that relying on it could result in eligible voters being wrongly stripped from the rolls. So you now have two federal courts pointing in different directions—one worried about wrongful purges and limiting the database's use, and one ordering DHS to keep the spigot open for these four states. When trial courts split like this, the disagreement typically has to be resolved higher up, and it means the rules can differ depending on which state and which courtroom you're standing in.The significance is that this is a live fight over the machinery of voter-roll maintenance heading into a midterm election year. There's a genuine and legitimate interest in keeping noncitizens off the voter rolls—but there's an equally real risk that a blunt, error-prone matching process disenfranchises actual citizens who then have to fight to get back on. This ruling tilts toward giving states the verification tool; the D.C. ruling tilts toward protecting against wrongful removals. Watch the appellate courts, because the boundary between list maintenance and unlawful voter purging is about to get drawn more sharply.US judge orders four states be given access to citizenship data for voter checks | ReutersIn a closely related development, the Justice Department has sent letters to all fifty states warning that state and local election officials could face criminal prosecution if they allow noncitizens to remain on their voter rolls. The letters, from Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Department's Civil Rights Division, give officials just five days to respond with a plan to comply. The federal government does have statutes on the books aimed at protecting the integrity of elections and barring noncitizens from voting, and the letters invoke several of them. But the ordinary way these laws work is that you prosecute a person who actually votes illegally, or who knowingly facilitates fraud. What's unusual here is the target: the letters put state and local election administrators—the people who maintain the rolls—on notice that they personally could be charged. That reframes routine election administration as potential criminal exposure for the officials doing it.Think about the position this puts an election official in. Maintaining accurate voter rolls is genuinely hard—people move, die, naturalize, and occasionally register in error—and every state already has processes for it. Now imagine being told by the U.S. Department of Justice that if the federal government later decides your rolls were inadequate, you could be a criminal defendant, and you have five days to send in a compliance plan. Even if few or no prosecutions ever materialize, the threat itself is designed to change behavior—to push officials toward more aggressive purging out of fear of personal liability. Critics call that coercion; the Department frames it as enforcement.The significance is about federal pressure on the decentralized American election system. Elections in this country are run by states and localities, deliberately, so that no single national authority controls the vote. Democratic officials in states like Michigan pushed back hard, noting they've already taken extensive steps to ensure only eligible voters can vote. The letters, arriving alongside the SAVE database fight, are part of a coordinated push ahead of the midterms, and they raise a serious question about the line between legitimate federal enforcement of election laws and using the threat of prosecution to lean on the officials who administer them.US Justice Department tells state officials they could be prosecuted over noncitizen voting | ReutersAnd in a very different kind of case, a former Olympic canoe racer, David Hearn, pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court to a felony charge of deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn, who is 67 and competed in three Summer Olympics, entered his plea through an attorney at his first court appearance, and his lawyers have described the prosecution as an abuse of power built on what they call a “concocted narrative.”The Reflecting Pool sits on the National Mall between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument and had just undergone a roughly $16 million renovation. Hearn has said he was stopped by National Guard troops and U.S. Park Police and detained for about five hours after pausing at the pool during a 64-mile bike ride in June. He was later indicted on a single felony count of property destruction. The top federal prosecutor for D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, said six other people were arrested on misdemeanor charges connected to damage at the same site.The legal question worth watching is the gap between the charge and the conduct. Property-destruction law generally requires proof that the defendant intentionally caused the damage, and a felony charge usually turns on the dollar value of that damage. Hearn's defense is essentially that the government has manufactured intent and seriousness out of an innocent encounter—that a man pausing on a bike ride has been turned into a felony defendant. The judge apparently agreed there was little flight or danger risk: Hearn was released without court supervision pending an August 5 status hearing, which tells you something about how the court currently views the threat he poses.The significance here is less about one damaged pool and more about the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. Deciding whom to charge, and whether to charge a felony versus a misdemeanor versus nothing at all, is one of the most powerful and least reviewable choices in the legal system. When critics call a prosecution politically motivated or an abuse of power, they're pointing at that discretion. Whether this case is a legitimate property-crime prosecution (it isn't) or an overreach (it is) is exactly what the coming proceedings will test—and it's a useful reminder that the same charging power that holds genuine wrongdoers accountable can also be aimed in ways that raise real fairness concerns.Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King, Jason “Jah” Lee, and Yomi for a wide-ranging conversation examining American politics, Black identity, race, parenting, religion, celebrity culture, and the social issues shaping today's headlines. The episode opens with discussions surrounding the 2028 presidential landscape and speculation about Kamala Harris' political future [ 02:52 ], before the crew reflects on the Fourth of July and the complicated relationship many Black Americans have with patriotism and national celebrations [06:03 ]. From there, they take a nostalgic detour into the influence of '90s R&B and hip-hop on sexuality, relationships, and cultural norms [ 08:55 ], before shifting toward today's economic realities with conversations about the housing crisis, affordability, and the financial pressures facing everyday Americans [ 11:55 ]. The discussion continues by unpacking the political complexities surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict and America's role in global affairs [ 15:03], leading into a thoughtful conversation about patriotism, national identity, and the historical relationship between Black Americans and military service [ 18:00 ][ 20:53 ]. The opening segment concludes with reflections on what these ongoing issues could mean for the country's future [ 23:55 ]. As the conversation resumes, the crew examines the silence of influential artists and public figures on major political issues, while debating whether financial interests often outweigh activism [ 37:42 ]. They then turn their attention to Texas legislation requiring Bible instruction in public schools, unpacking the constitutional, political, and educational debates surrounding religion in the classroom [ 38:41 ][ 39:59 ]. The hosts explore the historical relationship between religion and American government [ 41:25 ], while questioning the broader implications of mandatory Bible readings and the intersection of faith, politics, and public education [ 43:04 ][ 44:30 ]. The latter half of the episode tackles difficult conversations around child neglect, obesity, and parental responsibility, using a recent case study to examine where personal accountability, public health, and government intervention intersect [48:13 ][ 51:07 ]. The discussion expands into the often-overlooked relationship between mental health and obesity, encouraging a more compassionate and nuanced perspective on wellness [ 56:33 ]. From there, the crew reacts to Amber Rose's comments about race, success, and privilege, using the moment to explore the ongoing realities of racial inequality in America [ 01:04:05 ]. The conversation closes by examining the challenges of raising children in a racially and culturally complex society [ 01:15:31 ], discussing the influence of celebrity culture on young people [ 01:18:10 ], and debating how music, entertainment, and popular culture shape behavior, values, and public perception [01:23:44 ][ 01:29:45 ][ 01:35:26 ]. Blending humor, social commentary, and thoughtful debate, the episode challenges listeners to think critically about politics, identity, parenting, and the cultural forces influencing everyday life. No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the 4th of July to someone who was never free to celebrate it? In 1852, Frederick Douglass posed that very question to a nation still holding Black Americans in bondage — and the answer he gave still cuts just as deep today. Subscribe:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943Watch this message on YouTube:https://youtu.be/qzC6LDiTrekGive a donation to help us spread Love Beyond Belief:https://www.allsoulschurch.org/GIVE or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsoulstulsaAll Souls Church Website: https://www.allsoulschurch.org

Joy and Hayley are back from the 4th of July with stories to tell, starting with a campsite "Karen" who tried to police everyone's music and ending with a real conversation about identity and history. Along the way: is everyone over parenting in 2026? Cardi B gives Black Americans their flowers on CNN, and the girls give their honest take on the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce "American royal wedding." Plus, a Two Personal listener question sends Joy down memory lane to her wildest years. 00:00 Intro & Holiday Weekend Recap 02:01 The Campsite "Karen" Confrontation 08:23 Are 2026 Parents Doing Too Much? 14:29 Cardi B's CNN Interview & Reclaiming Black American History 19:05 The "American Royal Wedding": Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce 28:41 Never Two Personal: Your 20-Year-Old Self vs. NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ann Coulter: Birthright Citizenship Is ABSURD, Stephen Miller Goes NUCLEAR On Supreme Court ‘This is SUICIDE…', PragerU- What Is Birthright Citizenship?     Stephen Miller Goes NUCLEAR On Supreme Court In SAVAGE On-Air Rant: ‘This is SUICIDE…' Ann Coulter: Birthright Citizenship Is ABSURD What Is Birthright Citizenship? 5-Minute Videos. PragerU   Stephen Miller Goes NUCLEAR On Supreme Court In SAVAGE On-Air Rant: ‘This is SUICIDE…' Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/eiWw3kGOnGY?si=J6BwFI2xwwAUNeg1 Benny Johnson 6.1M subscribers 89,853 views Jul 1, 2026 Stephen Miller went off If you want to help support independent journalism, become a Member:    / @bennyjohnson   FOLLOW BENNY ON SOCIALS: https://www.bennyjohnson.com/follow CHECK OUT OUR MERCH: https://shop.bennyjohnson.com/ Sign up for The Benny Newsletter: https://www.bennyjohnson.com/newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://www.bennyjohnson.com/thebenny...   Ann Coulter: Birthright Citizenship Is ABSURD https://youtu.be/lApoF5aM-lw?si=09dzhevwAZth2PdK The American Conservative 13.3K subscribers 13,176 views Jul 1, 2026 This is a segment from a longer conversation between Andrew Day and Ann Coulter recorded May 20, 2026:    • Ann Coulter Talks Massie's Loss, Rubio vs....   Follow Day and Coulter on X. 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PragerU 3.45M subscribers 5,880 views Premiered Jun 30, 2026 5-Minute Videos Transcript: What Is Birthright Citizenship? Presented by Amy Swearer Does the Constitution grant citizenship to anyone born in the United States? Even the children of people who've entered the country illegally? Or the children of foreign tourists who owe our country no allegiance? That's the question underlying the controversial issue of birthright citizenship. Many people today take it for granted that the answer is yes: if you're born on American soil, you're an American citizen. Period. End of issue. But is that what the Constitution says? Let's first look at the text of that document, specifically the Fourteenth Amendment. It reads, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States...” Case closed, right? Not so fast. The key phrase here is, “subject to the jurisdiction thereof…” — it creates a second condition for birthright citizenship beyond merely being born on American soil. But it also raises another question: who is born subject to U.S. jurisdiction? To answer that question, we need some historical context. The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868, just three years after the end of the Civil War. Its purpose was to rectify the infamous 1857 Supreme Court decision Dred Scott v. Sandford, in which the Court declared that black Americans were not and could never be citizens. Even after slavery was abolished in 1865, Dred Scott technically remained the law of the land. Black Americans were left in limbo—they were no longer slaves, but they still were not citizens. The Fourteenth Amendment resolved the issue, once and for all. These newly freed slaves and their descendants were certainly born “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States. This had been their home for generations. If they were not American citizens, to which other nation did they still belong? So while the Fourteenth Amendment resolved the issue as it related to race, its authors would have been shocked to learn that we now interpret these words to make citizens of virtually anyone born on U.S. soil, under all circumstances. As Yale Law Professor William C. Robinson explained in his 1875 legal treatise, the Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship only to those “born within the jurisdiction and allegiance of the United States”—a condition that requires, at minimum, lawful permanent residence in this country. This was also the original understanding of the federal government. In 1885, for example, the State Department rejected the citizenship claim of a man named Richard Greisser. Yes, Greisser had been born in Ohio eighteen years earlier, but his German parents never intended to stay in the United States. They returned with their son to Germany shortly after his birth. Because Greisser's parents did not owe the United States political allegiance, their son wasn't born subject to its jurisdiction, at least not within the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause. Similarly, in 1890, the Justice Department considered the citizenship claim of a child born to one Mary Devereaux, a pregnant Irish woman being held on a ship in New York Harbor. While awaiting immigration approval, Devereaux left the ship for medical treatment and subsequently gave birth in a New York hospital. Authorities later denied her immigration application. Because Devereaux wasn't eligible for lawful admission to the U.S., her U.S.-born daughter was not recognized as a U.S. citizen. Both mother and child were sent back to Ireland. The Supreme Court addressed the question of birthright citizenship in the 1898 case of United States v. Wong Kim Ark. Wong was born and raised in San Francisco, the son of Chinese immigrants. In 1895, after a short trip to China, Wong returned to the U.S., only to be detained by authorities and threatened with deportation. Wong sued, arguing that he was an American citizen by birth. The Supreme Court agreed. Access the full transcript here...

Stanford's Fred Smith examines the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision, its historical roots in the Fourteenth Amendment, and the questions the Court leaves unresolved. --- The Fourteenth Amendment opens with a simple constitutional promise: that anyone born in the United States is a citizen. In a closely divided Supreme Court decision, that understanding of birthright citizenship is once again tested through competing readings of text, history, and precedent. In this episode of Stanford Legal, Professor Fred Smith, a leading scholar of the federal courts, joins Pam Karlan to examine the Court's ruling in Trump v. Barbara and the history behind the Citizenship Clause. The discussion traces the Clause to Dred Scott v. Sandford, which denied citizenship to Black Americans, and to the Reconstruction-era effort to overturn it, as well as United States v. Wong Kim Ark, long understood to affirm birthright citizenship for those born on U.S. soil. The discussion highlights deeper disagreements over how that history should shape constitutional meaning today. Smith and Karlan explore tensions between originalist approaches, reliance on precedent, and questions about congressional authority over citizenship. At stake is not only the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, but the broader question of who the Constitution recognizes as part of the American political community—and who gets to decide. Links: Fred Smith  >>> Stanford Law School Page Connect: Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast Website Stanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn Page Rich Ford >>> Twitter/X Pam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School Page Stanford Law School >>> Twitter/X Stanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Godfrey is joined by Dante Nero and Akeem Woods to talk about the World Cup basically being African countries playing their colonizers with Congo vs Belgium and the French team being almost entirely Black, fans still doing monkey sounds while FIFA stays silent, why we hate Candace Owens more than Derek Chauvin, David Oyelowo catching heat over his comments on Nigerian accents and slave accents, why the British Black experience is completely different from the Black American one, Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste and African-Americans being at the bottom of the system, Trump's trash 250-year party with Vanilla Ice standing in the rain, Mamdani shutting down Rikers and locking down rent control, Godfrey wanting the NYC horse and carriage industry gone, LeBron leaving the Lakers, Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart hiring Black across the board, Michael Blackson building a school in Ghana, and Michael Jordan's free clinics and film grants in North Carolina. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish every week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Americans were used as scapegoats for the Communist/Marxist movement during the 1940s and throughout the Black Panther Era.

Don’t miss a powerful and timely discussion led by renowned scholar James Small, who will challenge us to reflect on a crucial question: Should the Black community celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, recognize Juneteenth, or both? Professor Small’s unique perspective promises to spark meaningful conversation and inspire action. Before Professor Small takes the mic, Tarance Bailey—direct descendant of the legendary Frederick Douglass—will reveal Douglass’ compelling advice for Black Americans on the 4th of July, and share exciting updates on the “Frederick Douglass Family Legacy Mural.” You’ll also hear from Michigan activist the Revd. Edward Pickney, who will bravely spotlight a recent interracial affair that ended in tragedy for the Black person under suspicious circumstances—an urgent reminder of the work still left to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does reparations actually mean? And why is it important to talk about right now?  In this special live episode of Undistracted, Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with someone perfectly positioned to answer those questions: Pulitzer Prize-winning 1619 Project creator and New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. Together, they get into why the economic practice of slavery requires an economic solution (yes, reparations is broader, but “frankly, I'm most interested in cash,” says Hannah-Jones); how reparations for Black Americans is different (and isn't) from Germany's reparations to Holocaust survivors; and why, most of all, our history shows that we have to have hope. Plus, in the group chat, Brittany hears from Liberation Ventures' co-founder and CEO Aria Florant and author and activist Preston Mitchum, for a conversation about their own personal relationships to reparations, and how imagining a different future is itself an act of resistance. We want to thank Liberation Ventures for their support of this podcast. You can support their work by following @LiberationVenture, joining the #WeekOfRepair hashtag and/or signing up for their newsletter at: https://www.repair-is.org/take-action And we'd like to thank these key reparations activist groups for joining the live event audience: The Braxton Institute, The Black-Eyed Susans for Repair, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, Why We Can't Wait Coalition, DC Justice Lab, Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center and Get Free. 

George Washington could have stayed president for a third term, yet in his famous Farewell Address, he wrote that he would “decline being considered." He penned that address by candlelight in 1796, and curator Lisa Kathleen Graddy explains why the brass stand that held those candles is a significant part of American history.Then, Ethel Payne was the first Black American woman to become an international news correspondent. A flowered, wide brim hat made her stand out in a room full of male reporters, and Smithsonian curator Jennifer Sieck shares how this hat represents Payne's legacy.And, few musicians have changed American music quite like John Coltrane did. He pushed jazz in new directions over his short career. Smithsonian curator Krystal Klingenberg talks about a tenor saxophone that Coltrane played in his final years.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a wide-ranging, politically charged discussion centered on a major Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship, which dominates the hour and drives broader debates on immigration policy, constitutional law, and American identity. Hosting solo, Buck Sexton frames the 6–3 ruling as one of the most consequential—and controversial—judicial decisions in modern history, emphasizing that the Court upheld the interpretation that anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen (with limited exceptions such as diplomats), including children of undocumented immigrants and so-called “birth tourism.” The conversation repeatedly highlights concerns about immigration loopholes, anchor babies, and national security risks, arguing that the ruling could incentivize foreign nationals to exploit U.S. laws, particularly citing China as a geopolitical rival. Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio calls in and analyzes dissenting opinions from Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch, portraying the ruling as an example of judicial overreach versus originalist constitutional interpretation, while also drawing comparisons to historically controversial Supreme Court cases like Dred Scott and Roe v. Wade. The discussion expands into immigration enforcement policy, including critiques of sanctuary cities, catch-and-release practices, and the broader political divide between Republicans and Democrats on border security. There is also a significant focus on how birthright citizenship could influence future political eligibility, chain migration, and even hypothetical national security threats, such as foreign-born individuals returning to the U.S. as citizens after being raised abroad. Buck welcomes guest Rafael Mangual, author of Criminal Injustice. This third hour emphasizes a deep dive into crime policy, policing debates, and the real-world consequences of progressive reforms, alongside culturally charged conversations about gender identity issues, free speech, and American political identity. Mangual’s expert analysis of criminal justice reform and the push for decarceration and depolicing, arguing that these policies—widely supported after the 2020 protests—have had harmful effects, particularly in urban communities and among Black Americans. The discussion frames rising crime trends and the subsequent reversal of some reforms as evidence that reduced policing and leniency in prosecution increased violence, with hosts emphasizing that effective policing historically correlates with lower homicide rates and improved public safety outcomes. Mangual underscores that incarceration serves a critical role in crime prevention through incapacitation, challenging progressive narratives that prioritize rehabilitation over deterrence. A major legal and political focus of Hour 3 is the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship, sparking a detailed constitutional debate. Mangual aligns more closely with the dissenting justices, questioning whether the 14th Amendment’s original intent supports granting automatic citizenship to children of non-citizens or temporary visitors, including so-called “birth tourism” cases. The conversation highlights competing interpretations among justices such as Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh, and critiques the use of executive action instead of legislative authority. The hosts and guest ultimately argue that any meaningful change would require congressional action or a constitutional amendment—an extremely unlikely outcome, reinforcing the political stalemate around immigration reform. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, Chief Justice Roberts improperly relied on English common law as a basis for birthright citizenship, despite the framers using it only as a guide and rejecting elements that conflicted with the U.S. system. The 14th Amendment and the preceding Civil Rights Act of 1866 were narrowly intended to grant full citizenship rights to freed Black slaves and their children amid post-Civil War resistance—not to address immigration or confer citizenship on children of illegal aliens. The opinion wrongly equates "jurisdiction" with mere physical presence, leading to illogical results like automatic citizenship for babies of illegal immigrants (who retain foreign allegiance) while creating unaddressed exceptions for diplomats, revealing a result-oriented, activist approach that rewrites history. Roberts and his Majority twisted the history of the 14th amendment and just constitutionalized birthright citizenship, knowing full well that our nation, like Europe, is facing a grave threat from within as a result, in part, of the intentional refusal of our government, when the Democrats are in power, to enforce immigration laws and, oppositely, facilitating the importation of aliens from all over the world without proper vetting. Also, the constitutional amendment process is rarely used. It requires two-thirds approval in both houses of Congress to propose language, followed by ratification by three-fourths (38) of the states—neither of which is feasible for issues like changing birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court has constitutionalized elements not originally in the Constitution, making reversal through amendments impractical. Instead, the effective path is filling Court vacancies with constitutionalists, as achieved in overturning Roe, without resorting to court packing. Later, Hans von Spakovsky calls in and explains that Roberts' opinion was appalling and a complete rewrite of American history, particularly regarding the 14th Amendment. He notes that Justices Alito and Thomas eviscerated it in separate dissents, highlighting that Roberts' historical account was inaccurate. He criticized Roberts' selective and distorting use of sources like Thomas Paine and Frederick Douglass, pointing out Thomas's observation that Douglass viewed Black Americans as citizens due to their equal allegiance to the U.S., unlike illegal aliens who owe allegiance to their native countries. Finally, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison favored limited central government, while Alexander Hamilton preferred a powerful, activist federal government with implied powers. Modern nationalist populists share this Hamilton big-government outlook with the left, which lacks clear constitutional principles and risks abuse, in contrast to true constitutional conservatism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Jim Crow America, Black Americans couldn't travel like their White counterparts. Every time you stopped at a restaurant, a gas stop, a bathroom, you'd have to check: can you enter? Is it safe? The Green Book — a directory of Black-friendly businesses — became the “bible of Black Travel” in the 1940s and 50s.  This short explains the origins, rise in popularity, and eventual end of the Green Book. It also sets the stage for our following shorts — each about a Green Book site in Walnut Hills that, despite the forces of urban renewal, highway construction, and gentrification, remains standing. --Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts are brought to you by Cincinnati Public Radio and produced by the Urban Roots podcast team. This year's Juneteenth special programming is made possible thanks to sponsors Eric and Jan-Michele Lemon Kerney. Urban Roots Team: Deqah Hussein-Wetzel (showrunner/host), Tania Mohammad (producer), Vanessa Quirk (story editor), and Connor Lynch (editor).

A timely re-release exploring the history behind one of the Supreme Court's most consequential constitutional questions. With the Supreme Court poised to issue a landmark ruling on birthright citizenship, I'm re-releasing one of the most important conversations we've had on the subject. In this episode, historian Martha S. Jones discusses her groundbreaking book, Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America, which traces the origins of birthright citizenship long before the Fourteenth Amendment—and long before today's immigration debates. We explore how free and formerly enslaved Black Americans fought to define who belonged in the United States, challenged efforts to deny them citizenship, and helped lay the foundation for one of the Constitution's most consequential guarantees. We also discuss the Dred Scott decision, the colonization movement, the legal strategies Black Americans used to claim their rights, and why understanding this history is essential to understanding the debate today. Although this conversation was originally recorded in 2019, its historical context is arguably even more relevant today. If you found this conversation helpful, like this episode and follow @electorette for more conversations on democracy, constitutional rights, and the people shaping America's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dreisen Heath doesn't do sequencing. She doesn't want the appetizer. She doesn't want to wait for the main course. She wants the whole menu—reparations legislation, economic justice, striking the punishment clause from the 13th Amendment, restored benefits for Black veterans, and protected Black history and cultural institutions. All of it. All at once.In this episode, Dr. David Johns sits down with Dreisen Heath—reparations researcher, movement strategist, and founder and executive director of the Why We Can't Wait Reparations Network—in the wake of Equity Week in Washington, D.C. Together, they unpack what it meant to convene the Congressional Black Caucus, stand on the House Triangle alongside Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Summer Lee, Rep. Al Green, and dozens of partner organizations, and then walk through the reparative justice display at the Library of Congress—all ahead of Juneteenth and America's 250th anniversary.Dr. Heath breaks down what the infrastructure of repair actually means in practice—and exactly how the current administration is gutting it. She connects the dismantling of DEI offices and the DOJ Civil Rights Division to the accumulation of unpaid debt to Black Americans, and makes the case for why this moment demands more urgency, not less.This is Freedom Summer. The babies are watching. The question is whether we'll show up.Legislation ReferencedH.R.40 — Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, currently led by Rep. Ayanna PressleyS.40 — Senate companion bill, currently carried by Sen. Cory BookerThe HEAR Act (H.R.40's Senate counterpart in earlier sessions)13th Amendment punishment clause — legislation to strike the exception allowing forced labor as criminal punishmentEmmett Till Anti-Lynching Act (passed 2022; first introduced 1900)Organizations and CoalitionsWhy We Can't Wait Reparations Network — whywecantwaitreparations.org NBJC — National Black Justice Collective — nbjc.org United By Equity — unitedbyequity.orgN'COBRA — National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in AmericaBlack Veterans ProjectBlack Voters Matter FundChildren's Defense FundNational Action NetworkPeople ReferencedRep. Ayanna Pressley — lead sponsor, H.R.40Sen. Cory Booker — lead sponsor, S.40Rep. Summer Lee — co-sponsor; carrying forward legislation co-authored with then-Rep. Cori BushRep. Al Green — reparations advocateRep. Barbara Lee (now Mayor, Oakland) — longtime H.R.40 championRep. Cori Bush — co-author of 2023 federal reparations legislation with Dreisen HeathRep. Jamaal Bowman — reparations advocateRep. John Conyers (now deceased) — original H.R.40 champion; first introduced 1989Tiffany Crutcher — Tulsa racial justice leader; Legacy Festival collaboratorDr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — author, Radical Reparations; referenced in closingEventsEquity Week 2026, Washington D.C. — Congressional meeting (Tuesday), House Triangle press conference (Thursday), reparative justice display at the Library of Congress, Equity BallLegacy Festival, Tulsa — organized in memory of the Tulsa Race MassacreFreedom Summer 2026 — the organizing frame for this episode and seasonAmerica 250 — the U.S. 250th anniversary, named as a 'fake celebration' framing the urgency of this momentHistorical ContextTulsa Race Massacre (1921) — destruction of Black Wall Street; Tulsa litigation referenced as a modelRosewood Massacre — looted homes before burningH.R.40 first introduced: 1989 (36+ year delay as of this episode)First-ever committee vote on H.R.40: 2021Treasury Judgment Fund — permanent taxpayer fund; discussed as a future vehicle for reparative repairHolocaust victims reparations — U.S. government assistance for U.S.-based Holocaust survivors to reclaim looted art and artifacts; cited as evidence the federal government already has infrastructure for repairBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Hugh Hewitt praises the ruling while pivoting quickly to celebrating Kavanaugh's concurrence encouraging Congress to pass a law restricting birthright citizenship. Hawk responds by noting that Congress cannot even get all Republican votes for the Save Act, let alone pass a constitutional amendment. Lisa Rubin analyzes Kavanaugh's partial dissent in detail, with Hawk describing Kavanaugh as the kid in class who always needs to be different for attention. Mike Johnson responds to the ruling live on air, with Hawk pointing out that the plain language of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause leaves no wiggle room for the executive order Trump signed on day one. Hawk reads from Clarence Thomas's dissent, which refers to the subjects of the 14th Amendment as the freed blacks, a phrase Hawk finds telling given that Thomas cannot bring himself to write the words Black Americans. Hawk also addresses Stephen Miller's public statement calling this the worst Supreme Court decision ever made, and fact-checks Trump's immediate claim that the United States is the only country in the world with birthright citizenship by noting that 33 countries on every continent have it. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Welcome back to part two of thus weeks episode featuring Lucky and Dave of the Life over likes podcast.We get back into the conversation as Tahoe asks how Lucky and Dave know the guy who walked out on the bill thinks he is better than them, Dave explains how he feels being from Africa but living in America, Lucky asks why Black ppl love Mamdani, why Africans and black ppl from other countries dont like the Black American mindset. Enjoy!SocialsLife Over Likes Podcast@TheLifeOverLikesPodcast on InstagramWatch the show on Youtube at The Life Over Likes pageDave@Mr_MonsterDeal365 on InstagramLuckie@LuckyLucianoNYC on Instagram

Black Americans serving in the U.S. military have long lived with a great contradiction. The country they're fighting to protect is the same one that's failed to serve and protect them.Despite this, Black Americans continue to enlist. There are over 350,000 Black active duty and select reserve members and more than 2.4 million Black veterans. That's according to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.This year, Defense secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked or delayed the promotions of more than a dozen Black and female senior officers. He's also dismissed several high-ranking Black and female officers, according to The Atlantic. This comes amid the second Trump administration's aggressive rollback of programs and policies connected to diversity, equity and inclusion.Black military members have always battled discrimination. But for some, this is a step too far in the wrong direction. So, what does their future hold? And what does it mean for the U.S. military?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Islamification of America is HERE, and Texas is ground zero! Muslims are now pushing Sharia law over a Denton County cemetery. Meanwhile, actor Giancarlo Esposito — who played Gus Fring on “Breaking Bad” — converts to Islam and calls for REVOLUTION in America. However, some Texans have had enough and are calling out the Islamic cult. Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard just dropped a bombshell report proving Fauci gave taxpayer funds to the Wuhan lab behind the COVID outbreak and let Americans die of COVID to push an experimental vaccine and emergency powers. But the New York Times and Washington Post are working overtime to misdirect the American public. Trump was right all along: The media is the enemy of the people. Black Americans have more rights than ever but still demand that white people not celebrate Juneteenth, go to work, and pay reparations. Violence exploded in Chicago over the “holiday” weekend, and Mayor Brandon Johnson blamed Nixon instead of those responsible while choosing to promote the protection of trans residents over black lives. Democrats will stop at nothing to make our country less safe. Seizing on President Trump's goodwill, now the Left wants to repeal the Jones Act and hand our coastal shipping over to China. But that's only going to make us even more America last. 0:00 - Sharia Law Now in Cemeteries? 20:31 - Tulsi Drops Fauci Bombshell 35:35 - Juneteenth Turns Deadly 47:05 - Democrats Push to Make America Last ► Catch up on my H-1B visa investigations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkJEwf2wliqrtNlYs9D78nmE_Gnja_PpC ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area. ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 ► PREBORN Donate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword BABY. ►MD HEARING Shop https://www.MDHearing.com and use promo code SARA to get a pair for hearing aids for JUST $247. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we celebrate the 500th episode of Around the Way Curls! Together, we reflect on the work we've done, the community we've built, and the journey that brought us here.In politics, we discuss Trump's “ghetto” White House celebration and the U.S.–Iran peace deal. In pop culture, we unpack Jay-Z's exclusive Target deal, Eve's Tiny Desk performance, and the latest round of internet diaspora wars between Africans and Black Americans.Join us as we celebrate this milestone, revisit the journey, and get into this week's mess.Contact Around The Way Curls:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurlsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous ruling this week in United States v. Hemani, holding that a marijuana user cannot be stripped of his Second Amendment right to own a firearm simply because he sometimes uses cannabis. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, leaning heavily on the founders' own well-documented love of alcohol to argue that responsible substance use has never historically disqualified Americans from bearing arms. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern unpack the ruling, note what it does not settle about the still-murky Bruen test, and reflect on how dramatically the justices' posture toward marijuana has shifted since the "Bong Hits for Jesus" case they decided less than two decades ago.Then, Dahlia sits down with David Gans, director of the Human Rights, Civil Rights, and Citizenship Program at the Constitutional Accountability Center, to discuss his forthcoming Stanford Law Review article, Forgotten Framers: Black Conventions and the Second Founding. Between 1864 and 1869, Black Americans gathered in more than fifty conventions in packed churches and meeting halls across the country to demand equal citizenship, voting rights, bodily autonomy, protection from racial violence, and access to education. These conventions molded the Reconstruction amendments in ways that originalist jurisprudence ignores.Gans explains how the Roberts court's colorblind reading of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments distorts this history by ignoring the explicitly race-conscious vision the conventions—and the amendments themselves—championed. He also explains how the Guarantee Clause, long a "sleeping giant," could still offer a constitutional path to combat partisan and racial gerrymandering after Calais and Milligan. Gans wrote about this facet of the history recently in Slate.This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. The best way to support our work is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!)Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The Justice Department refuses to kill Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams Trump for suggesting she "begged" for a photo with him. And tonight's Night Light "the unconquerable soul" of Black Americans in a country trying to erase their history. Eddie Glaude, Imani Perry, Basil Smikle, Darrick Hamilton all join Ali Velshi on The 11th Hour. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous ruling this week in United States v. Hemani, holding that a marijuana user cannot be stripped of his Second Amendment right to own a firearm simply because he sometimes uses cannabis. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, leaning heavily on the founders' own well-documented love of alcohol to argue that responsible substance use has never historically disqualified Americans from bearing arms. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern unpack the ruling, note what it does not settle about the still-murky Bruen test, and reflect on how dramatically the justices' posture toward marijuana has shifted since the "Bong Hits for Jesus" case they decided less than two decades ago.Then, Dahlia sits down with David Gans, director of the Human Rights, Civil Rights, and Citizenship Program at the Constitutional Accountability Center, to discuss his forthcoming Stanford Law Review article, Forgotten Framers: Black Conventions and the Second Founding. Between 1864 and 1869, Black Americans gathered in more than fifty conventions in packed churches and meeting halls across the country to demand equal citizenship, voting rights, bodily autonomy, protection from racial violence, and access to education. These conventions molded the Reconstruction amendments in ways that originalist jurisprudence ignores.Gans explains how the Roberts court's colorblind reading of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments distorts this history by ignoring the explicitly race-conscious vision the conventions—and the amendments themselves—championed. He also explains how the Guarantee Clause, long a "sleeping giant," could still offer a constitutional path to combat partisan and racial gerrymandering after Calais and Milligan. Gans wrote about this facet of the history recently in Slate.This is part of Opinionpalooza, Slate's coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court. The best way to support our work is by joining Slate Plus. (If you are already a member, consider a donation or merch!)Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 19, 2026The federal holiday honoring Juneteenth celebrates the announcement on June 19, 1865 letting Texans know that enslaved Americans were free, The federal government would see to it that going forward white people and Black people would be equal, While white legislators in the former Confederacy grudgingly ratified the 13th amendment abolishing enslavement, they also passed laws keeping freedpeople subservient to their white neighbors, Black codes restricted the rights of Black Americans, When Congress refused to readmit states with Black Codes in place, the 13th amendment was added to the Constitution, And in 1866 the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was passed, establishing that no state could discriminate against any of its citizens or take away any of their rights, The federal government encouraged Juneteenth celebrations, which began to spread to Black communities across the nation, While these celebrations declined during the Jim Crow years, after WWII, Black Americans brought the celebrations with them across the US, and in 2021 President Biden signed a measure to create a federal Juneteenth holiday, Pressure from those determined to preserve a government that protects the wealthy and white men today threatens the new nation that Juneteenth celebrated—one that would honor the equality of all Americans.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

A message from Jane on Juneteenth:Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a holiday to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of millions of Black Americans held in human bondage. People like my great-great-grandparents. Their grandson, my grandfather, Oscar Coaston, served his country during World War II as part of a segregated unit that landed on Omaha Beach during D-Day.Today, nearly 80 years since the U.S. military was officially desegregated, 20% of the military is Black. But since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, the administration has made it crystal clear that Black servicemembers are not to be treated with respect.So to talk about the impact the Trump administration has had on Black members of the military, I spoke to Clint Smith. He's a staff writer at the Atlantic.Show Notes: Clint's piece in The Atlantic – https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/07/black-military-patriots-hegseth/687306/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

What does freedom mean today?Happy Juneteenth! For those not in the know, today commemorates when U.S. federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed – a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Since then, Juneteenth has been celebrated all over the country, especially in Texas and across the South, where Juneteenth parades, cookouts, festivals and pageants happen every year. Two weeks from now, the country will celebrate the Fourth of July – and its 250th anniversary. For many Black Americans, there's always been a tension between these holidays – and their two different ideals for what it means to be free. As voting rights protections are rolled back and Black history is being scrubbed from government websites, what does freedom look like for Black Americans today?To get into it, Brittany is joined by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, chair of Africana Studies at Wellesley College.For more episodes about the quality of Black life in America, check out:Jesse Jackson & the end of the civil rights superheroIs the economy slowing? Ask Black women.What to expect when you're expecting racismSupport Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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