Podcast appearances and mentions of Justin J Pearson

Ali Velshi is joined by Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT), economist Mohamed El-Erian, Brookings' Andre Perry, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Vanity Fair's Molly Jong-Fast, New York Times' Nicholas Kristof, Caitlin Dickerson from The Atlantic, and attorney Petra Molnar.

Catherine Coleman Flowers has dedicated her life to fighting for the most vulnerable communities — people who have been deprived of the basic civil right to a clean, safe and sustainable environment.  When she was first on Climate One in 2021, Flowers talked about growing up in Lowndes County, Alabama, and working to stem the raw sewage contaminating homes and drinking water in her county and beyond. In recognition of this work she was granted a MacArthur “Genius Award.” Now, she picks up the story, discussing her awareness of racialized disinvestment in the South, the work of the inaugural White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the impact of unfettered fossil fuel production nationwide. Guests: Catherine Coleman Flowers, Founder, Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ) Justin J. Pearson, State Representative, Tennessee General Assembly On Monday, Google's Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt and Irina Raicu, Director of the Internet Ethics Program at the Markkula Center, will speak with Climate One about the development of sustainably powered artificial intelligence. Tickets are on sale through our website. And on April 22 and 24, Climate One will once again be hosting a series of SF Climate Week events at The Commonwealth Club! Join us for conversations with environmental luminaries such as Margaret Gordon, Jenny Odell, Project Drawdown, Grist, and Abby Reyes. Tickets are on sale now. Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Coleman Flowers has dedicated her life to fighting for the most vulnerable communities — people who have been deprived of the basic civil right to a clean, safe and sustainable environment.  When she was first on Climate One in 2021, Flowers talked about growing up in Lowndes County, Alabama, and working to stem the raw sewage contaminating homes and drinking water in her county and beyond. In recognition of this work she was granted a MacArthur “Genius Award.” Now, she picks up the story, discussing her awareness of racialized disinvestment in the South, the work of the inaugural White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council and the impact of unfettered fossil fuel production nationwide. Guests: Catherine Coleman Flowers, Founder, Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ) Justin J. Pearson, State Representative, Tennessee General Assembly On Monday, Google's Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt and Irina Raicu, Director of the Internet Ethics Program at the Markkula Center, will speak with Climate One about the development of sustainably powered artificial intelligence. Tickets are on sale through our website. And on April 22 and 24, Climate One will once again be hosting a series of SF Climate Week events at The Commonwealth Club! Join us for conversations with environmental luminaries such as Margaret Gordon, Jenny Odell, Project Drawdown, Grist, and Abby Reyes. Tickets are on sale now. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I think people are gonna show up for her. We're gonna win this thing.” Kamala surrogate Rep. Justin J Pearson says the vibes are good but run through the tape - and weighs in on racist stickers Marsha Blackburn gave at the UT game: “She doesn't care about Tennesseans.”

Justin J. Pearson (picured) arrived publically and politically when he made his point about the need for gun control in the U.S. Pearson has also been outspoken about the need for climate justice. In this episode of Climate Conversations the American activist and politician, a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing the 86th district, talks with Greg Dalton from "Climate One".

The U.S. is gearing up for a presidential election between a climate advocate and a climate denier. Scientists have given humanity a deadline to drastically reduce the use of fossil fuels if we want a habitable Earth. While there has been some progress, it's not anywhere nearly enough, and the consequences of our failure to address our fossil fuel addiction is becoming more and more obvious. All of which generates lots of anxiety about the election's outcome.  So what are some ways we can address that anxiety? Can that worry be put to good use? Guests: Lise Van Susteren, General and forensic psychiatrist; Author Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO, Hip Hop Caucus David Hogg, Gun control activist; Cofounder, March for Our Lives, Leaders We Deserve Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

The U.S. is gearing up for a presidential election between a climate advocate and a climate denier. Scientists have given humanity a deadline to drastically reduce the use of fossil fuels if we want a habitable Earth. While there has been some progress, it's not anywhere nearly enough, and the consequences of our failure to address our fossil fuel addiction is becoming more and more obvious. All of which generates lots of anxiety about the election's outcome.  So what are some ways we can address that anxiety? Can that worry be put to good use?  Guests: Lise Van Susteren, General and forensic psychiatrist; Author Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO, Hip Hop Caucus David Hogg, Gun control activist; Cofounder, March for Our Lives, Leaders We Deserve Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

Tom Steyer rose to public prominence as the billionaire investor and climate organizer who ran for president in the 2020 election on a climate-first platform. While he didn't secure the Democratic nomination, his dedication to supporting and advancing climate solutions has remained steadfast.  In his new book, “Cheaper, Better, Faster: How We'll Win the Climate War,” Steyer argues that we are in a defining moment: We face the daunting, existential threat of climate change. And yet, with this great challenge comes a great opportunity for innovation, global leadership and economic growth. But can capitalism, the system that helped create and exacerbate the climate crisis, be the system that fixes climate chaos?  Guests:  Tom Steyer, Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions, Investor, Author  Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

Tom Steyer rose to public prominence as the billionaire investor and climate organizer who ran for president in the 2020 election on a climate-first platform. While he didn't secure the Democratic nomination, his dedication to supporting and advancing climate solutions has remained steadfast.  In his new book, “Cheaper, Better, Faster: How We'll Win the Climate War,” Steyer argues that we are in a defining moment: we face the daunting, existential threat of climate change. And yet, with this great challenge comes a great opportunity for innovation, global leadership and economic growth. But can capitalism, the system that helped create and exacerbate the climate crisis, be the system that fixes climate chaos?  Guests: Tom Steyer, Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions, Investor, Author  Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science, Harvard Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

Ramses Ja and guest co-host Q Ward are back with part 2 of their conversation with Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's special guest is the dynamic Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. He joins Ramses and guest co-host Q Ward for an informative discussion on a range of critical topics. Part 1 of 2 part series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. military is one of the world's largest consumers of fossil fuels. And its carbon pollution is equally huge. At the same time, climate disruption is already amplifying crises and conflicts around the world — making climate change, in the words of one military expert, “a threat multiplier.” The Department of Defense has been making moves to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The Air Force has recently invested in electric aircraft, and several bases are tapping into geothermal energy — capturing heat from deep underground. Others are building their own microgrids — islands of electricity that can run on clean sources. This week we explore how the U.S. military is trying to balance global security with climate threats. This episode also features a reported story by NPR's Quil Lawrence, originally broadcast on NPR's All Things Considered on October 2, 2023. Guests: Sherri Goodman, Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate & Security  Neta C. Crawford, Montague Burton Professor of International Relations, University of Oxford Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

The U.S. military is one of the world's largest consumers of fossil fuels. And its carbon pollution is equally huge. At the same time, climate disruption is already amplifying crises and conflicts around the world — making climate change, in the words of one military expert, “a threat multiplier.” The Department of Defense has been making moves to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The Air Force has recently invested in electric aircraft, and several bases are tapping into geothermal energy — capturing heat from deep underground. Others are building their own microgrids — islands of electricity that can run on clean sources. This week we explore how the U.S. military is trying to balance global security with climate threats. This episode also features a reported story by NPR's Quil Lawrence, originally broadcast on NPR's All Things Considered on October 2, 2023. Guests: Sherri Goodman, Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate & Security  Neta C. Crawford, Montague Burton Professor of International Relations, University of Oxford

Pearson joins to talk about state Republicans attacking Memphis again over gun safety referendums, and Kanew calls on Mark Green to release his unredacted army discharge papers.

The leaders at the top of the Republican Party want the U.S. to double down on carbon-intensive oil and gas — and avoid reckoning with the damage they cause.  As temperatures continue to rise, a majority of young Republican voters say clinging to that stance could spell trouble for the sustainability of the GOP. And yet, conservatives aren't a monolith when it comes to climate. A small wing of the party is warming up to the idea of climate action. The question is: Can those Republicans, who take climate seriously, move the needle on bipartisan climate action?  Guests:  Emma Dumain, Reporter, E&E News Heather Reams, President, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Mariannette Miller-Meeks, U.S. Representative (R-IA 1st District) and Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus Danielle Butcher Franz, CEO, American Conservation Coalition

The leaders at the top of the Republican Party want the U.S. to double down on carbon-intensive oil and gas — and avoid reckoning with the damage they cause.  As temperatures continue to rise, a majority of young Republican voters say clinging to that stance could spell trouble for the sustainability of the GOP. And yet, conservatives aren't a monolith when it comes to climate. A small wing of the party is warming up to the idea of climate action. The question is: Can those Republicans, who take climate seriously, move the needle on bipartisan climate action?  Guests:  Emma Dumain, Reporter, E&E News Heather Reams, President, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Mariannette Miller-Meeks, U.S. Representative (R-IA 1st District) and Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus Danielle Butcher Franz, CEO, American Conservation Coalition

The nation's electric grid needs to be expanded and made more reliable for our future energy demands and climate forecasts. The way we've built transmission in the past — regionally siloed with short term planning — is now suffering from reliability and capacity issues and won't work for the next century. The Department of Energy is drafting plans for national transmission corridors to help speed new construction. It's also handing out funds to build new lines and upgrade existing infrastructure to increase capacity. Meanwhile, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently passed a rule requiring utilities to work together and take a longer view on planning their transmission needs. But it will still take years to accomplish these changes. Can we build a robust national transmission system that serves our decarbonized future at the speed we need? Guests: Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy  Danielle Fidler, Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice Pat Wood, CEO, Hunt Energy Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

The nation's electric grid needs to be expanded and made more reliable for our future energy demands and climate forecasts. The way we've built transmission in the past — regionally siloed with short term planning — is now suffering from reliability and capacity issues and won't work for the next century. The Department of Energy is drafting plans for national transmission corridors to help speed new construction. It's also handing out funds to build new lines and upgrade existing infrastructure to increase capacity. Meanwhile, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently passed a rule requiring utilities to work together and take a longer view on planning their transmission needs. But it will still take years to accomplish these changes. Can we build a robust national transmission system that serves our decarbonized future at the speed we need? Guests: Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy  Danielle Fidler, Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice Pat Wood, CEO, Hunt Energy Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today for just $5/month.

Tonight on The Last Word: David Pecker testifies AMI bought the Karen McDougal story to influence the 2016 election. Also, Trump's immunity case becomes the latest Supreme Court controversy. Plus, the Arizona indictment adds details to the “fake electors” plot. And Tennessee enacts a law allowing teachers to carry guns. Adam Klasfeld, Faith Gay, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ryan Reilly, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, and Jennifer Aprea join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson falsely tie border security to voting. Also, Vice President Harris slams the Arizona abortion ban. Plus, Tennessee Senate Republicans advance a bill to arm teachers a year after a deadly Nashville school shooting. And President Biden is using his cash advantage to target key voting blocs. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Perry Stein, Bradley Moss, AZ state Sen. Eva Burch, Beth Gebhard, and TN state Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Katie Phang.

Rep. Justin J. Pearson blows away our live audience with his bold case for reparations - and for making change through multiracial solidarity. He speaks on the racist connections of gun violence and environmental pollution; and what we need to do to fix things. Also on video!SHOW NOTESGuest: Rep. Justin J. PearsonRep. Pearson is one of the most exciting new progressive voices in America. He's state representative for Tennessee's 86th district, which includes the city of Memphis. He made international news in 2023 as part of the "Tennessee Three" when he was expelled and then reinstated after leading protests over gun violence. He led a multiracial movement that took on billion-dollar corporations and saved Memphis's drinking water by blocking a pipeline scheduled to run through the city's Black community.The closing argument: Rep. Pearson's case for reparations in 10 minutesRep. Justin J. Pearson and the Tennessee Three: NPR pieceJustin J. Pearson's fight against the Memphis pipeline on Heather McGhee's podcastMore on the “solidarity dividend”: Heather McGhee's book The Sum of UsMore on Justin J. Pearson's time as an activist at Bowdoin CollegeRep. Pearson's letter addressing the his colleague's inaction on gun reform April 2023HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE: [17:24] What “environmental racism” is and how it hurts communities[25:56] Importance of a multi-racial, intergenerational movement for justice[29:52] Reparations for environmental racism[39:02] Racist origins of the Second Amendment[49:29] How gun violence and environmental racism are connected[55:35] The case for reparations in 10 minutes[1:11:06] Audience Q & AContact Tony & AdamSubscribe

In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 11, Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson discusses how the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has impacted the rising generation of political leaders and why he thinks U.S. institutions are being degraded through partisan politics.

Episode Notes My guests include Randy Taylor, MPD officer, community activist and founder of Hope Activated. He felt this to be a calling he had to follow in order to save the lives of young men by making right choices. He shares his ministry which involves his own two sons. To say this year has been a whirlwind for State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a bit of an understatement to be sure. Elected to fill the seat of the late Barbara Cooper in District 86 only to be expelled from the Statehouse for supporting citizens wanting and demanding gun rights legislation only to be re-elected. He joins me to discuss his views on the violence in our streets, and his goals for the next legislative session. Finally, 2023 can't end quickly enough for many as challenges quickly mount. Our friend Otis L. Sanford joins me to give his year in review report and his expectations for a better 2024. This and more both on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Episode Notes My guests include Randy Taylor, MPD officer, community activist and founder of Hope Activated. He felt this to be a calling he had to follow in order to save the lives of young men by making right choices. He shares his ministry which involves his own two sons. To say this year has been a whirlwind for State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a bit of an understatement to be sure. Elected to fill the seat of the late Barbara Cooper in District 86 only to be expelled from the Statehouse for supporting citizens wanting and demanding gun rights legislation only to be re-elected. He joins me to discuss his views on the violence in our streets, and his goals for the next legislative session. Finally, 2023 can't end quickly enough for many as challenges quickly mount. Our friend Otis L. Sanford joins me to give his year in review report and his expectations for a better 2024. This and more both on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It's time to talk!

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump Jr. testifies in the New York civil fraud trial. Also, a judge could delay Donald Trump's classified documents trial. Plus, Maine gun laws come under scrutiny after the mass shooting. And evacuations from Gaza at the Rafah Border Crossing begin. Adam Klasfeld, Tim O'Brien, Bradley Moss, Glenn Kirschner, Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Ellison Barber and Nicholas Kristof join Lawrence O'Donnell.

A Rising Star! State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a devoted to getting Climate Justice and Racial Justice for all Americans!  Justin personifies courage and faith in action.  Justin was EXPELLED from the State House in Tennessee for protesting gun violence on the floor of the legislature.  This didn't stop Justin it has emboldened him to advocate even more for the most disadvantaged in our society!  

A Rising Star! State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a devoted to getting Climate Justice and Racial Justice for all Americans!  Justin personifies courage and faith in action.  Justin was EXPELLED from the State House in Tennessee for protesting gun violence on the floor of the legislature.  This didn't stop Justin it has emboldened him to advocate even more for the most disadvantaged in our society!  

In the final episode, Woke Vote founder and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute President, DeJuana Thompson, and Tennessee State Rep Justin J. Pearson sit down with hosts Eunice Elliott and Roy S. Johnson. The four discuss the status of the movement for Black Power today—what's changed, what hasn't and how the strategies of the Lowndes County Freedom Organization (LFCO) hold up today. To Pearson and Thompson, the past isn't the past. It's our toolkit for tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on The Last Word: Special Counsel Jack Smith responds to the Trump protective order motion. Also, The New York Times reports Justice Clarence Thomas's $267K RV is financed by a wealthy health care executive. And a Tennessee Democrat who was expelled after participating in a gun protest wins back his seat. Andrew Weissmann, Neal Katyal, Harry Litman, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Lawrence O'Donnell.

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Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in the UK David Lammy and Tennessee state representative Justin J. Pearson discuss how brave leadership can shepherd global movements and uplift historically marginalized communities in the face of humanity's greatest challenge: climate change. "We must have outrage, but we must have optimism as well," says Lammy.

Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in the UK David Lammy and Tennessee state representative Justin J. Pearson discuss how brave leadership can shepherd global movements and uplift historically marginalized communities in the face of humanity's greatest challenge: climate change. "We must have outrage, but we must have optimism as well," says Lammy.

Climate justice is taking center stage -- geopolitically, socially and morally. In a contagiously courageous conversation, Member of Parliament in the UK David Lammy and Tennessee state representative Justin J. Pearson discuss how brave leadership can shepherd global movements and uplift historically marginalized communities in the face of humanity's greatest challenge: climate change. "We must have outrage, but we must have optimism as well," says Lammy.

Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump repeatedly lashes out after his federal arraignment. Also, the Tennessee Democrats who were expelled over gun protests win their primary races. Plus, the AFL-CIO endorses President Biden's reelection in 2024. And Ukraine gains ground in a counteroffensive against Russia. Glenn Kirschner, Paul Butler, TN State Rep. Justin Jones, TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Jared Bernstein and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman join Ali Velshi.

Tonight on The Last Word: The House Rules Committee advances the debt ceiling bill. Also, The Washington Post reports that prosecutors are questioning a Trump employee about Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage. Plus, calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign continue. And a recent poll finds most Tennessee voters support stricter gun laws. Jennifer Rubin, Harry Litman, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Recorded live at our 2023 ACS National Convention, Jeanne Hruska speaks first with TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson about his and Rep. Justin Jones' expulsion from the TN state legislature and how we mobilize to advance the promise of democracy. She then speaks with Donald Sherman (CREW) and Mark Joseph Stern (Slate) about the biggest legal developments thus far in 2023 and what to expect in the second half of the year.  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee State Representative, 86th District Guest: Donald Sherman, Senior Vice President and Chief Counsel, CREW Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer, Slate Link: "Mommy, What If I Die When I Go Back to School?" by Rep. Justin J. Pearson Link: "Justice Thomas must resign," Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Link: "The 5th Circuit Is Furious That the Supreme Court Put It in Timeout," by Mark Joseph Stern Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2023.

Six weeks ago, Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson was expelled from his seat representing House District 86. On May 17, 2023, he was in New York State's Capital as he works with legislators across the nation in the fight to end gun violence and environmental injustices.

Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson, who was expelled and reinstated to the Tennessee General Assembly, talks with Joe Madison about his advocacy and the ongoing fight for voting rights, civil rights, democracy and gun control.Donate to his campaign here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/justinjpearson86

For many outside of the state, the swift expulsions of state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the Tennessee General Assembly were a shocking display of power by the state's Republican supermajority. But for longtime observers, this was a continuation of patterns that have persisted over recent decades, as African Americans in the state have seen their political influence diminished. In this episode, we explore the shifting electoral and political landscape that has challenged African American political power in Tennessee, and what efforts are underway to reverse this trend. But first, WPLN criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger gives a preview of the gun dispossession law that will be considered in the General Assembly's special session. Guests: Sekou Franklin, professor of political science at Middle Tennessee State University and co-author of Losing Power: African Americans and Racial Polarization in Tennessee Politics Rep. Vincent Dixie, state representative, District 54 Jimmie Garland, vice president of Middle TN, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP; president of Clarksville branch of the NAACP Related reading: WPLN: Black leaders call out hypocrisy and racism after vote to expel Jones and Pearson from Tennessee House WPLN: The nation reacts to the Tennessee legislature's expulsion of 2 Black lawmakers Sekou Franklin: 50 Reasons Why Tennessee Matters in the Long Haul Struggle for Democracy Capital B News: Ousted Tennessee Democrats Are Returning to the House, but the State's Problems Run Deeper Washington Post: Black voting rights under threat in GOP supermajority states, lawmakers say Black voting rights under threat in GOP supermajority states, lawmakers say Politico: No One Should Be That Shocked by What's Happening in Tennessee

Tonight on The Last Word: A Fox poll finds the majority of voters support gun measures. Also Vice President Harris is playing a key role in the Biden reelection campaign. Plus, Texas House GOP passes a bill making illegal voting a felony. And Trump's legal troubles grow in multiple cases. Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, TX State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, Shannon Watts, Keesha Middlemass, Christina Greer, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, TX State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, Faith Gay and Glenn Kirschner join Jonathan Capehart.

Reese, Kmac and Pam speak with imminent UNC grad Greear Webb. Post-graduation, Webb plans on going to law school to positively impact communities across the country and learn more about the history of law. The 17th Annual NC Black Summit takes place April 27-28, 2023 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. The theme is "Moving Forward with Knowledge and Purpose." Unfortunately, the event is sold out but there will be a recap and recordings available.  Justin J. Pearson is the keynote speaker. Today, there will be discussions about Medicaid expansion, a gun violence prevention panel, the importance of black maternal health and much more.  For more information visit: ncblacksummit.org  

Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D Brown The Expulsion & Reinstatement of  'The Justins' -  A Black & White Issue? We will talk with Tennessee State Representative GLORIA JOHNSON! Last month, two Tennessee State Representatives — Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin J. Pearson — were expelled from the state's House of Representatives by a Republican majority following a protest over gun violence that made its way onto the House floor. Although Rep. Gloria Johnson had also participated in this activity, as the only white person, she was able to escape expulsion. I will discuss with Rep. Johnson why this happened, what the status of 'The Justins' is today and what now lies ahead for "The Tennessee Three." Join us as we discuss racism in America, guns and what comes next.

Joy Reid leads this episode of The ReidOut with the abrupt and embarrassing end to Tucker Carlson's reign as the top-rated primetime host in cable news. Plus, we bring you breaking news as a new timeline has been set regarding when we can expect a decision from Fulton County DA Fani Willis on potential criminal charges against Donald Trump for his effort to overturn the 2020 election results. Then, we have three very special guests, fresh from their White House meeting today with President Biden. The Tennessee three, Justin J. Pearson, Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson join Joy in the studio. All this and more in this edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

“As long as it takes” – a phrase President Biden often repeats about Ukraine, but behind closed doors there are reports the administration is concerned about what can be accomplished in any spring offensive. Meanwhile the Russians keep hammering away, with news today of a missile striking a museum in Kharkiv, killing two and injuring several more. President Zelensky said today “the terrorist country is doing everything to destroy Ukraine completely.” Ukraine's Foreign Minister joins the show from Kyiv.  Also on today's show: Justin J. Pearson & Gloria Johnson, two of the "Tennessee Three"; Adm. William McRaven (Ret.); Harry Belafonte (from the archives) To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Tonight on The Last Word: Fox avoids trial in a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems over the 2020 election. Also, the Senate Judiciary Committee plans a Supreme Court ethics hearing. And an 84-year-old man is charged with two felonies in the shooting of Ralph Yarl. Charles Blow, Glenn Kirschner, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, TN State Rep. Justin Jones and TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson join Lawrence O'Donnell.

The mass shooting at the Covenant School thrust Nashville into the international spotlight. And it hit particularly close to home for our city's Christian communities. In this episode, we explore how local faith leaders have been navigating this tragedy, which happened at a Christian school with many connections to other churches throughout Nashville, and discuss how religion has become intertwined with conversations about public safety and gun control. But first, WPLN political reporter Blaise Gainey gives an update on the state legislature, which after the dramatic expulsions and subsequent reinstatements of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson appears to be nearing the end of its session. This episode was produced by Steve Haruch. Guests: Rev. Dr. Mika Edmondson, pastor at Koinonia Church Randy Lovelace, lead pastor at Christ Community Church Josh Graves, pastor at Otter Creek Church Rev. Kelli X, pastor at The Village Church Related reading: The families of Covenant shooting victims begin laying their loved ones to rest Remembering the six victims of the Covenant School shooting ‘She was just a dynamo': Longtime friend remembers Covenant School leader for mentorship and student empowerment ‘Prayer without action is not enough': In the wake of the Covenant School shooting, parents call on Tennessee legislators to tighten gun laws Special thanks to Elizabeth Madeira.

Tennessee House Rep. Gloria Johnson joins Tim to talk the insanity that's happened in her state's legislature over the past couple of weeks. She details why she and her Democratic colleagues, Reps. Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones, decided to take action after another school shooting in Nashville. Along with reacting to the racism her Republican peers and the conservative media have shown in the aftermath, Rep. Johnson also gets into the dangerous legislation proposed by the GOP in her state, which will have serious consequences for abortion access and freedom of expression. Watch Tim and Rep. Johnson record this episode live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpywzrLd_Z0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted to reappoint Justin J. Pearson back to his seat in the Republican-led Tennessee House of Representatives. It was less than a week ago that the GOP-dominated chamber expelled Pearson along with Justin Jones for their role in a gun protest on the House floor following the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville where six people died, including three children. Pearson joins AC360 to discuss how it feels to be voted back into his seat. Plus, Louisville officials have released the 911 calls surrounding the deadly bank shooting. CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz tells Anderson Cooper how one of the officers who first responded to the attack is doing after being shot in the head.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

4.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shanquella Robinson No Fed Charges, Justin Pearson Rally, MO GOP Defunding Libraries, New EPA Rule The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will not file charges for Shanquella Robinson, who died on holiday in Mexico in October 2020 due to lack of evidence. We will discuss what happens next in the case of Shanquella Robinson's death. The Shelby County Commission in Tennessee voted on whether to reappoint Justin J. Pearson to his legislative seat after the Republican House expelled him last week. We will tell you what happened. Cliff Albright, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, will join me live from Tennessee for more details.  In a 136-10 vote, the Texas State House passed House Bill 1, a $302 billion state budget for fiscal years 2024-25 that would provide billions in funding for higher education. However, if the House proposal becomes law, colleges won't be able to use any state money for "the design, implementation, or administration" of DEI practices and programs. We will explain what this means for the future of education with Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson. Missouri State House of Representatives voted to strip all public libraries of funding a week after lawmakers debated the budget proposal by Governor Mike Parson, which eliminates $4.5 million for libraries, diversity initiatives, childcare, and pre-kindergarten programs. To explain the dire situation, we will speak to Jamie Johnson, Missouri State Representative of House District 12. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new pollution rules. We will speak with the Former Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice, EPA, Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, to tell us how these changes will impact our everyday lives. Black Maternal Health Week has started in the U.S., and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women. In our tech talk segment, we will speak with the creators of the IRTH App, who are helping to empower black women in their health journey. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms 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.

We spend a little time discussing the latest shooting at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky and then discuss the Tennessee legislature's ridiculous behavior, expelling the (now reinstated) black lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson. Then we rant about the new reports that the unethical Justice Thomas has been gifted jet-setting and super-yacht luxury vacations with conservative billionaire / Nazi memorabilia collector Harlan Crow for over 20 years without disclosing any of it. WTAF. And then we get into the hugely concerning ruling by a Trump appointed judge which undermines 23 years of legal use of Mifepristone. What a shit show. It's probably the most significant setback for reproductive health since Roe was overturned last year.    We see you: Wealthy residents using 12x more water than everyone else, Diane Feinstein, comments on Ariana Grande's body, Suzanne Seddon, Twitter/Elon Musk driving NPR off Twitter, Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton   -   feministswithoutmystique.com Support us on Ko-fi!  Twitter: @fwmpodcast Instagram: @feministswithoutmystique Facebook: facebook.com/fwmpodcast Email: feministswithoutmystique@gmail.com   

Today's stories: 1. Justin J. Pearson reinstated 2. Tucker Carlson interviews Trump 3. Trump fawns over Putin 4. Tim Scott announces presidential exploratory committee 5. Lauren Boebert defends stance on second amendment 6. Fox News could be facing a disaster 7. Matt Gaetz calls for increasing retirement age Become a Patreon member at: https://www.patreon.com/lukebeasley Get connected below! Twitter - https://twitter.com/lukepbeasley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukebeasleyofficial/ TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdSfpPHw/ YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM05jgFNwoeXvWfO9GuExzA

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about James Clayton's BBC interview with Elon Musk where he refused to let the interviewer get away with his false claims of increased hate speech on Twitter; MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan's contentious interview with Matt Taibbi about the Twitter Files; David Sacks's explaining why hate speech is a red herring; Bud Light's VP of Marketing Alissa Heinerscheid trying to explain how the Dylan Mulvaney partnership was an attempt to push the message of inclusivity; an Anheuser-Busch worker explaining how the Dylan Mulvaney partnership is already jeopardizing his job as sales of Bud Light plummet; resurfaced footage of the “Tennessee Three's” Justin J. Pearson proving the expelled Democratic lawmaker is a fraud; Kamala Harris defending the expelled democratic lawmakers protest within the Nashville capital; why Brandon Johnson won the Chicago mayoral election despite his pushing for lowering academic standards and defending looting; Donald Trump telling Tucker Carlson why he doesn't think that Joe Biden will run in the 2024 election; Joe Rogan's epic attack on mainstream media; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/

An MSNBC poll shows 70% of Americans say they are concerned about their finances and half admit to living paycheck to paycheck. Anheuser-Busch stock drops after the Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light controversy. The government is so inefficient that Arnold Schwarzenegger is out there fixing potholes. Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson, the young Democrat who crashed the Tennessee House, is a total fraud. And we have an important debate about how we feel about carrot cake and coconut cake.Sponsor: MANSCAPED® now has beard products and is going even further with their BRAND NEW Weed Whacker 2.0! Go ahead and tell the world, the leaders in below-the-waist grooming are traveling north of your south pole with their revolutionary grooming products. The new Weed Whacker 2.0 and their new beard line confirms they have all the best tools for your hygiene tool box. Time for you to upgrade your game by going to https://Manscaped.com and using our code BUBBA20 for 20% off plus free shipping.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria and Julio discuss the ProPublica report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepting luxury trips from major Republican donor Harlan Crow. They also talk about the Tennessee legislature's expulsion of two Democratic members. Then in our roundtable, we get into the nuances of the Latino Muslim community with Rahim Ocasio, co-founder of the Latino Muslim organization Alianza Islamica, and Hazel Gómez, board member and faith-based community organizer with Dream of Detroit. ITT Staff Picks:  Read the full ProPublica report detailing the extent of the luxury vacations Justice Clarence Thomas received as a gift from billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow. “I wasn't elected to be pushed to the back of the room and silenced. We who were elected to represent all Tennesseans — Black, white, brown, immigrant, female, male, poor, young, transgender and queer — are routinely silenced when we try to speak on their behalf. Last week, the world was allowed to see it in broad daylight,” writes Justin J. Pearson in this opinion piece for The New York Times.  This article for NBC News examines the growing demographic of “mixed ethnicity” Latinos and how they navigate their Latinidad. Photo credit: Rahim Ocasio

Toxic Indiana plant fire forces more than 1,500 residents to evacuate; 911 audio released of Louisville bank shooting; Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson reinstated after expulsion; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Comentario: Rightwingers are now boycotting Jack Daniel’s over an LGBTQ+ campaign from 2 years ago. One anti-LGBTQ+ whiskey fan went viral for destroying his collection of Jack Daniel's memorabilia. https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/04/rightwingers-are-now-boycotting-jack-daniels-over-an-lgbtq-campaign-from-2-years-ago/ Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney responds to Bud Light ad critics: "I’m an easy target" https://trib.al/9hUdR1u FEI designa fiscal para investigar al alcalde de Ponce, Luis Irizarry Pabón. Justicia recomendó la pesquisa. https://www.noticel.com/ahora/top-stories/20230412/fei-designa-fiscal-para-investigar-al-alcalde-de-ponce-luis-irizarry-pabon/ "Mediante declaraciones escritas, el Ejecutivo Municipal dijo estar "plenamente confiado" de que la pesquisa "aclarará toda la situación señalada". "En el día de hoy recibí la notificación del Panel del Fiscal Especial Independiente sobre la designación de un fiscal para investigar a fondo el referido del Departamento de Justicia. Siempre he respetado nuestras instituciones de ley y orden, por lo que estoy plenamente confiado de que esta investigación aclarará toda la situación señalada y que de una vez y por todas se demuestre que no ha existido delito alguno de mi parte", sostuvo. Demandan a FEMA por impulsar derroche indebido de fondos en la AEE https://www.periodicolaperla.com/actualidad/demandan-a-fema-por-impulsar-derroche-indebido-de-fondos-en-la-aee/ "En su lugar, los demandantes reclaman que la agencia federal debe adoptar las recomendaciones de numerosos estudios técnicos, incluyendo uno financiado por FEMA y generado por el Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos. Este último, denominado Estudio PR100, establece que Puerto Rico tiene suficiente potencial de energía renovable para satisfacer su demanda de electricidad hasta el año 2050, y que para cumplir con los objetivos actuales de energía renovable en la isla se requiere una inversión significativa en sistemas de generación solar en techos." Tennessee, nueva trinchera para la "guerra cultural": Schumer and Warnock Call On DOJ To Investigate Tennessee Expulsions https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/schumer-and-warnock-call-on-doj-to-investigate-tennessee-expulsions/ "On April 6, Tennessee Republicans ousted Reps. Justin Pearson (D) and Justin Jones (D), who represent parts of Memphis and Nashville, respectively, for breaking decorum while protesting at the state capitol in favor of gun safety laws following a deadly mass shooting in Nashville. The Assembly did not expel Rep. Gloria Johnson (D), a white woman, even though she protested as well. Jones has been reinstated by the Nashville Metro Council and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners — which governs Memphis — is expected to vote on Pearson’s fate this afternoon. " Second Expelled Democrat Is Sent Back to Tennessee House. County officials voted Wednesday to return Justin J. Pearson to the state legislature, less than a week after he and a colleague were expelled. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/us/justin-pearson-tennessee-house-vote.html

Lawmaker Justin J. Pearson is reappointed to his seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives.  Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Tonight on The Last Word: Nashville officials reinstate ousted Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones. Also, the Senate Judiciary Committee plans a Supreme Court ethics hearing. Plus, Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen announces her re-election campaign. And Trump's attorney dodges questions on the classified documents. Fmr. TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Sen. Jacky Rosen and Andrew Weissmann join Lawrence O'Donnell.

Topics: What happens now that the Tennessee legislature expelled Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, plus a shocking question about the Speaker of the House who made it happen When will we know the fate of medication abortion? The confusion is part of the point The most absurd revelations about Clarence Thomas and his luxury vacation habits Are Men OK? Why Bud Light probably isn't too bothered by Kid Rock shooting up their six packs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon. She makes a return appearance to chat about a number of items including the troubled County Clerks office and the decision to give Wanda Halbert a special assistant advisor, Janet Hooks, to help improve service to our community. Next, the State of Tennessee was on full display, not in a good way, when three representatives supporting protesters that wanted some type of gun control legislation in the wake of the six people killed at an elementary school in Nashville. State Reps. Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson and Gloria Johnson were up for a vote of expulsion for using a bullhorn on the house floor. Jones and Pearson were expelled while Johnson was spared by one vote in a very rare move. State Representative Joe Towns was on the floor and spoke in support of his colleagues. He joins me to talk about this unprecedented action which has left over 100,000 citizens without representation and what's next. Lastly, many of you are familiar with the term predatory lenders but did you know the Tennessee is the predatory lending capital of the world! Travis Moody is the founder of Forward Memphis and he tells me how they look to become a better alternative to payday lending. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon. She makes a return appearance to chat about a number of items including the troubled County Clerks office and the decision to give Wanda Halbert a special assistant advisor, Janet Hooks, to help improve service to our community. Next, the State of Tennessee was on full display, not in a good way, when three representatives supporting protesters that wanted some type of gun control legislation in the wake of the six people killed at an elementary school in Nashville. State Reps. Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson and Gloria Johnson were up for a vote of expulsion for using a bullhorn on the house floor. Jones and Pearson were expelled while Johnson was spared by one vote in a very rare move. State Representative Joe Towns was on the floor and spoke in support of his colleagues. He joins me to talk about this unprecedented action which has left over 100,000 citizens without representation and what's next. Lastly, many of you are familiar with the term predatory lenders but did you know the Tennessee is the predatory lending capital of the world! Travis Moody is the founder of Forward Memphis and he tells me how they look to become a better alternative to payday lending. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Two Democratic lawmakers have been ousted from the Republican-controlled Tennessee state House of Representatives and one was allowed to stay in what marks the first partisan expulsion in the state's modern history.  The three lawmakers -- State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, who were expelled, and Rep. Gloria Johnson who avoided expulsion by a razor thin margin -- faced separate hearings Thursday for allegedly violating the chamber's “rules of decorum” by participating in a gun control protest at the state Capitol last week. Following the adoption of the expulsion resolution, Jones said his ouster set a "precedent that any member who voices dissent or opposition can be expelled from the legislative body."  "Today is a very dangerous day for America," he said after the vote.  Rep. Gloria Johnson addressed state House saying: "I fought for my constituents…I did it for the kids in my district, for the kids in the state, for the kids in this community.

Diamond K slams Tennessee Republicans who expelled two Black Democratic lawmakers - State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. A third White Democrat - Rep. Gloria Johnson was narrowly spared by a one-vote margin.  Become a Patron! - https://www.bit.ly/OFTVPatreon Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.bit.ly/OFTVSub Diamond K presents ONFIRE-TV - an independent, cutting-edge platform for news, discussion and entertainment programs. For Business: Ads, Mention, Unboxing, Posts, Collabs: dwayne@radioonfire.com Stream Diamond K's album here https://diamondk.hearnow.com

Two Democratic lawmakers have been ousted from the Republican-controlled Tennessee state House of Representatives and one was allowed to stay in what marks the first partisan expulsion in the state's modern history.  The three lawmakers -- State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, who were expelled, and Rep. Gloria Johnson who avoided expulsion by a razor thin margin -- faced separate hearings Thursday for allegedly violating the chamber's “rules of decorum” by participating in a gun control protest at the state Capitol last week. Following the adoption of the expulsion resolution, Jones said his ouster set a "precedent that any member who voices dissent or opposition can be expelled from the legislative body."  "Today is a very dangerous day for America," he said after the vote.  Rep. Gloria Johnson addressed state House saying: "I fought for my constituents…I did it for the kids in my district, for the kids in the state, for the kids in this community.

The Tennessee House has expelled two democratic members after they stood with protestors fighting for gun reform. ABC News reports:  Two Democratic lawmakers have been ousted from the Republican-controlled Tennessee state House of Representatives and one was allowed to stay in what marks the first partisan expulsion in the state's modern history.  The three lawmakers -- State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, who were expelled, and Rep. Gloria Johnson -- faced separate expulsion hearings Thursday for allegedly violating the chamber's rules of decorum by participating in a gun control protest at the state Capitol last week.  At one point during the protest, the trio stood at the well of the House chambers, leading chants with a megaphone. The demonstration came in the wake of the deadly Covenant School shooting in Nashville on March 27, where a former student fatally shot three children and three adults, police have said.  Plus, Faith Focus Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's General Assembly is well underway. Sen. Charlane Oliver of Nashville and Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Memphis are two of Tennessee's younger lawmakers, both with backgrounds in activism. Now, they are in office representing two of Tennessee's largest cities and are tasked with creating change within the system. In today's episode, we'll talk to these lawmakers about their approach to policy, the relationship between the state and the cities they represent, and the future of Tennessee politics. But first, we're saying goodbye to WPLN's senior healthcare reporter, and a true fixture of Nashville's radio waves, Blake Farmer. Guests: Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis Related reading: There are more women serving in state legislatures than ever before, but Tennessee is going in the opposite direction A new Tennessee lawmaker walks into the capitol wearing a dashiki. House GOP suggests he explore other careers.

Justin J. Pearson, who helped lead the fight against the Byhalia Pipeline in MEMPHIS, talks about his candidacy in the HD-86 special election for the state house seat left behind by the late Barbara Cooper. He says the same energy that helped defeat the pipeline is powering his campaign to become the latest young progressive voice to make it to Nashville. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennessee-holler/message

Episode Notes My guests include District 2 Memphis City Councilman, Frank Colvett. He is among so many of us that are very tired and upset about the alarming rate of speeders in the city among other things and are now looking at plans to slow down the problem. He tells us what changes he would like to see as a deterrent. And Justin J.Pearson, a local community activist has made a very prestigious list. He has been recognized as one of the most influential Black Americans of 2022 by The Root Magazine. He joins the likes of LeBron James, Tyler Perry and First Lady Michelle Obama. He joins me to share what this honor means to him. All that and more, on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm, on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode NotesMy guests include District 2 Memphis City Councilman, Frank Colvett. He is among so many of us that are very tired and upset about the alarming rate of speeders in the city among other things and are now looking at plans to slow down the problem. He tells us what changes he would like to see as a deterrent. And Justin J.Pearson, a local community activist has made a very prestigious list. He has been recognized as one of the most influential Black Americans of 2022 by The Root Magazine. He joins the likes of LeBron James, Tyler Perry and First Lady Michelle Obama. He joins me to share what this honor means to him. All that and more, on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm, on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

In 2020, Memphis residents began to hear rumors that a company called Plains All American was set to build a 49-mile oil pipeline through the city. At first, the pipeline appeared inevitable, planned to run through a “sacrifice zone” of all-Black neighborhoods that had already been poisoned by nearby heavy industry. But when local environmentalists discovered the pipeline would threaten Memphis' prized drinking water, they joined forces with a charismatic 26-year old, Justin J. Pearson, to build a multi-racial coalition that united Black and white neighborhoods in this segregated city to protect their hometown's treasured water.Organize with us. Take action @ www.thesumofuspodcast.com.TRANSCRIPT: HERECREDITS:Host and Creator: Heather McGheeOriginal Music and Theme Song by: Thee Sacred Souls Producers: Cassim Shepard, Ryan Kailath, Emilce Quiroz, Joaquin Cotler and Juan Diego Ramirez, with help from Liliana Ruiz, Sophia Lo, Susanna Kemp and Alissa VladimirSenior Producers: Nicole Rothwell, Jeanne Montalvo, and Fernanda EchavarriEditors: Sandy Rattley and Maria GarciaMix Engineers: Stephanie Lebow and Julia CarusoResearchers: Lynn Kanter and Carolyn LipkaExecutive Producer for Futuro Studios: Marlon BishopExecutive producers for Higher Ground: Mukta Mohan, Dan Fierman, Anna Holmes, and Janae MarableEditorial assistant for Higher Ground: Jenna LevinExecutive producers for Spotify: Daniel Ek, Dawn Ostroff, Julie McNamara and Corinne Gilliard  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of Memphis drinks from a world-class underground source, known as the Memphis Sand Aquifer. The realization that the Byhalia Connection crude oil pipeline, planned for southwest Memphis, could endanger they city's water draws new allies into the pipeline fight. Soon, environmentalists like Ward Archer and Sarah Houston of Protect Our Aquifer are organizing alongside MCAP co-founders Kathy Robinson, Kizzy Jones, and Justin J. Pearson. The fight, which started as a neighborhood struggle against environmental racism, becomes a city-wide crusade for clean water. As Kathy Robinson says, "If it affects one of us, it affects all of us." Support the show

Justin J. Pearson is the fourth son of teenage parents who went on to careers in the ministry and education. His life journey has been marked by a restless pursuit of justice ranging from educational equity to access to environmental justice and liberation. He was one of the founders and leaders of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (now Memphis Community Against Pollution, or MCAP), which successfully blocked the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. He is also the special assistant to the CEO at Year Up, an organization that furthers employment equity for young adults. Pearson has an unwavering commitment to social and racial justice for Memphis and for this country. He hopes his life preaches a sermon that will glorify God and honor his ancestors.

On this episode of Just Conversations, Dean Douglas speaks with Justin J. Pearson, co-founder of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline. In this conversation, Dean Douglas and Pearson will explore housing segregation laws and how they have contributed to environmental racism and disproportionate health outcomes for people of color.

 On July 2nd, 2021, the Hip Hop Caucus held a press conference to rally around the Byhalia pipeline fight in Memphis, Tennessee. Later that day, Plains All American Pipeline announced the cancellation of the 49-mile proposed Byhalia pipeline that would have gone right through the predominantly Black Southwest Memphis to transport crude oil for export.  In this episode of The Coolest Show, you'll hear part of our press conference to depict the tone and fight before the cancellation, as well as the aftermath through the voices of Justin J. Pearson, Co-Founder of the Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP), and Ms. Scottie Fitzgerald, a Southwest Memphis landowner and MCAP Supporter.  Listen as we discuss the battle against the Byhalia pipeline and the importance of spirit and human first over profit. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.

Bill Myers Inspires  The struggle for justice in Memphis against environmental racism and the Byhalia Pipeline continues. Much has developed since the first interview with MCAP Co-Founder Justin J. Pearson. We welcome Justin back to Bill Myers Inspires and his update on what has transpired in this march for justice in Memphis. Justin J. Pearson is the fourth son of five boys born to teenage parents in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin J. graduated from Mitchell High School as Valedictorian and Bowdoin College in 2017 majoring in both Government & Legal Studies and Education Studies. He currently lives in Memphis but works at the headquarters of Year Up in Boston, Massachusetts. He is focused on social, racial, and economic justice as Special Assistant to the CEO of Year Up – a national program helping 18 – 24-year-olds gain training and entry-level jobs with corporate partners such as Bank of America, Facebook, and Salesforce. Justin J. is also one of the leaders of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP) which is a Black-led environmental justice organization seeking to end the racism and injustices in Memphis with the stopping of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. Pearson has an unwavering commitment to justice and the pursuit of opportunity for all people. https://www.memphiscap.org    Justinjpearson1@gmail.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app!  https://linktr.ee/inspiredchoicesnetwork ~ More About Bill Myers Inspires ~  Emmy Award-winning actor Bill Myers is an accomplished actor, jazz musician, filmmaker, writer, educator, and speaker. As a bi-racial man who is both black and white, Bill leverages his background, talents, and voice through creativity, compassion, and connection as activism for social justice to focus on uniting the divide and compelling change. In a civic leadership capacity, he has served as President of the African American Jazz Caucus in NYC, member of the Indianapolis Cultural Development Committee, and served as President of the Indianapolis Downtown Optimist Club. In addition to his Emmy Award, Bill has received many awards and notable commissions for his work including being commissioned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art to create an original work for Dr. Martin Luther King Day entitled “The Music, Martin & Me.” Bill Myers seeks to encourage, enlighten, and empower others through the power of entertainment to affect social justice. You can find Bill Myers: Billmyersinspires.com   https://www.facebook.com/billmyersinspires  https://twitter.com/bmyersinspires1 https://www.instagram.com/billmyersinspires billmyersinspires@gmail.com To get more of Bill Myers Inspires, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/bill-myers-inspires/  

On this episode of Funky Politics, Lee, Lisa and Terrence tackle the prickly topic of D.C. Statehood with Eugene DeWitt Kinlow, a longtime advocate and activist for his hometown of Washington DC. What would it mean for the balance of power both long-term and short, if Washington DC -- more populous than Wyoming or Vermont -- had a US representative and two senators? Then, it's an in-studio chat with Justin J. Pearson, founder of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP), who talks with the crew about environmental racism and his efforts to stop the Byhalia Pipeline from potentially poisoning low-income communities in Memphis and Mississippi. Real. Righteous. VERY Funky. Funky Politics, emPowered by Kudzukian.

"If this was only an issue for people in south west Memphis, who are majority African American, it is very unlikely that it would have gained as much prominence as it has because at this point, things must impact white people in order for it to matter on a significant enough scale, unless it has to do with the lynching of black people. But we're talking about the living of black people, which is harder for folks to really grapple with because they then have to realize their own complicity or implicitly within systems and structures that benefit them and not others..." ~Justin J. Join us on this episode of Do No Harm where we'll be talking about environmental injustice and its lasting impact on the health and lives of marginalized communities. Joined by our special guest, Justin J. Pearson, co-founder of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (www.memphiscap.org) and environmental justice activist, we'll be talking about sacrifice zones, industrial farming, and the Byhalia connection pipeline. With climate change becoming an increasingly dire issue, we must address the direct effect environmental racism and injustice has on health inequity and the perpetuation of existing disparities. As always a full transcript of this episode and any related resources can be found on our website at www.donoharmhrk.wordpress.com.

Episode Notes Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams joins me to talk about a very important conversation she is hosting next week as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month. Re-entry into society is difficult in a post incarceration world but especially so for women of color. She will 'Amplify the Voices' to provide advice and hope. Finally, a topic that has generated a lot of interest and concern for many. Justin J. Pearson is a vocal advocate and passionate leader of the movement against the Byhalia Pipeline project and he joins me to discuss. That and more Monday, 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM live. Also on Tunein, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Now go tell somebody!

Episode NotesDr. Adriane Johnson-Williams joins me to talk about a very important conversation she is hosting next week as we continue to celebrate Women's History Month. Re-entry into society is difficult in a post incarceration world but especially so for women of color. She will 'Amplify the Voices' to provide advice and hope. Finally, a topic that has generated a lot of interest and concern for many. Justin J. Pearson is a vocal advocate and passionate leader of the movement against the Byhalia Pipeline project and he joins me to discuss. That and more Monday, 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM live. Also on Tunein, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Now go tell somebody!

Bill Myers Inspires  Memphis has a long history in its struggle for justice. Just as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed there standing up for the rights of the city's impoverished black community in “The Poor Peoples Campaign” more than 50 years ago, Memphis once again finds itself in a fight to protect its poor black community against injustice. This modern day "David versus Goliath" pits the black citizens of Memphis against the big Texas oil company seeking to run an oil pipeline through the heart of the black community and placing the health of these citizens at great risk. The Injustice of corporate greed over the health and well being of the black citizens of Memphis is a classic case of environmental racism. Justin J. Pearson is the fourth son of five boys born to teenage parents in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin J. graduated from Mitchell High School as Valedictorian and Bowdoin College in 2017 majoring in both Government & Legal Studies and Education Studies. He currently lives in Memphis but works at the headquarters of Year Up in Boston, Massachusetts. He is focused on social, racial, and economic justice as Special Assistant to the CEO of Year Up - a national program helping 18 - 24-year-olds gain training and entry-level jobs with corporate partners such as Bank of America, Facebook, and Salesforce. Justin J. is also one of the leaders of Memphis Community Against the Pipeline (MCAP) which is a Black-led environmental justice organization seeking to end the racism and injustices in Memphis with the stopping of the Byhalia Connection Pipeline. Pearson has an unwavering commitment to justice and the pursuit of opportunity for all people. https://www.memphiscap.org Justinjpearson1@gmail.com ~ More About Bill Myers Inspires ~  Emmy Award-winning actor Bill Myers is an accomplished actor, jazz musician, filmmaker, writer, educator, and speaker. As a bi-racial man who is both black and white, Bill leverages his background, talents, and voice through creativity, compassion, and connection as activism for social justice to focus on uniting the divide and compelling change. In a civic leadership capacity, he has served as President of the African American Jazz Caucus in NYC, member of the Indianapolis Cultural Development Committee, and served as President of the Indianapolis Downtown Optimist Club. In addition to his Emmy Award, Bill has received many awards and notable commissions for his work including being commissioned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art to create an original work for Dr. Martin Luther King Day entitled “The Music, Martin & Me.” Bill Myers seeks to encourage, enlighten, and empower others through the power of entertainment to affect social justice. You can find Bill Myers: Billmyersinspires.com   https://www.facebook.com/billmyersinspires  https://twitter.com/bmyersinspires1 https://www.instagram.com/billmyersinspires billmyersinspires@gmail.com To get more of Bill Myers Inspires, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/bill-myers-inspires/  

A message from Justin J. Pearson on Sunday November 10, 2019 (Laity Sunday).