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Kailynn Johnson of the Memphis Flyer and Katherine Burgess of MLK50 joined Laura Testino and Eric Barnes of The Daily Memphian to discuss updates about Memphis-Shelby County Schools' buildings, the 2026 Shelby County ballot, xAI and more.  

Today Dr. Zandria Robinson drops in to talk about Sinners and why it might be the best movie of the 21st century. We have a spoiler free introduction, a pause, and then a spoiler filled conversation about the Jim Crow South, the Great Migration, WWI, Chicago, Mississippi, the Ku Klux Klan, sex, music, and of course THAT SCENE. This conversation is almost as amazing as this film. Share it widely.About our guest:Dr. Zandria F. Robinson is a writer and ethnographer working on race, gender, sound, and spirit at the crossroads of the living and the dead. A native Memphian and classically-trained violinist, Robinson earned the Bachelor of Arts in Literature and African American Studies and the Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Memphis and the Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from Northwestern University. Dr. Robinson's first book, This Ain't Chicago: Race, Class, and Regional Identity in the Post-Soul South (University of North Carolina Press, 2014) won the Eduardo Bonilla-Silva Outstanding Book Award from the Division of Racial and Ethnic Minorities of the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Her second monograph, Chocolate Cities: The Black Map of American Life (University of California Press, 2018), co-authored with long-time collaborator Marcus Anthony Hunter (UCLA), won the 2018 CHOICE Award for Outstanding Academic Title and the Robert E. Park Book Award from the Community and Urban Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association.Robinson is currently at work on an ancestral memoir, Surely You'll Begin the World (Farrar, Straus, & Giroux), a life-affirming exploration of grief, afterlife connections, and how deep listening to the stories of the dead can inform how we move through the world after experiencing loss. Her 2016 memoir essay, “Listening for the Country,” was nominated for a National Magazine Award for Essay.Dr. Robinson's teaching interests include Black feminist theory, Black popular culture, memoir, urban sociology, and Afro-futurism. She is Past President of the Association of Black Sociologists, a member of the editorial board of Southern Cultures, and a contributing editor at Oxford American. Her work has appeared in Issues in Race and Society, The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture, the Annual Review of Sociology (with Marcus Anthony Hunter), Contexts, Rolling Stone, Scalawag, Hyperallergic, Believer, Oxford American, NPR, Glamour, MLK50.com and The New York Times Magazine.

History grounds you in who you are.  -Noelle Trent, PhD Have you ever wished that you could sit down with a historian of United States history?  Meet Noelle Trent.  She's spent her entire career studying the history of our country with a focus on the African American experience.  A “publichistorian,” Noelle has worked at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African History & Culture in Washington, DC, and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, where she spearheaded MLK50 to commemorate the life, mission, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.  These days, you will find her at the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, where she proudly serves as the President & CEO.  www.maah.org. The daughter of a minister and a teacher, Noelle and her sisters were raised in the Baptist Church in Westchester, Pennsylvania, where her mother started an afterschool program rooted in teaching children about black history.   Noelle credits her parents with planting the seed that would become her passion and her profession as a historian. Says Noelle:  “When you grow up in a community with a lot of history around you, you need to have people around you to point it out.”   From what it meant to be an abolitionist in the 1800s to the founding of the nation's first school for black children in 1835, to the story behind “Watch Night” services and the Jim Crow era, this episode is a tutorial in African American history. #blackhistory #MLK #CivilWar #emancipationproclamation#thestorybehindhersuccess

WHAT IS GOING ON--- The double-mindedness and hypocrisy in the -ShepCon2024 Truth Triumphs Conference is staggering. John Piper has been pulpit sharing and conference slumming with a who's who of sketchy, female, cursing, pervert, heretic preachers for years. He NEVER should have been invited to speak at the Shepherds' Conference and he should be immediately disinvited with a clear explanation as to why. --In a truly sad and shocking display of double-mindedness, Pastor John MacArthur just publicly declared TGC-T4G-MLK50 and the men associated with it to be -Christianity astray-- --https---twitter.com-i-status-1759628155160084963-. Yet, John Piper is a diehard -TGC, -T4G man- was a -MLK50 speaker- is a promoter and defender of -BethMoore, -DougWilson, -NTWright, -MarkDriscoll, -TimKeller, and -SamAllberry- and is a pulpit sharer with -MattChandler, -LigonDuncan, and the rest of the -woke -socialjustice compromised who's who crowd. MacArthur's duplicity has made the Shepherd's Conference and his own pulpit an open door for John Piper and TGC's liberal, egalitarian, woke, social justice, same-sax attracted Christian apostasy that MacArthur rightly judged as -Christianity astray-- --What is our pastoral duty in light of these tragic and indisputable facts-- In obedience to the Lord's command to elders in Titus 1-9, our duty is to -by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict-- To speak truth in love- To warn God's people- To call for and pray for the repentance of all those directly involved and those defending or willfully turning a blind eye to the Truth Triumphs Shepherds' Conference in reality being the Truth Trampled -Christianity Astray- Conference.

WHAT IS GOING ON--- The double-mindedness and hypocrisy in the -ShepCon2024 Truth Triumphs Conference is staggering. John Piper has been pulpit sharing and conference slumming with a who's who of sketchy, female, cursing, pervert, heretic preachers for years. He NEVER should have been invited to speak at the Shepherds' Conference and he should be immediately disinvited with a clear explanation as to why. --In a truly sad and shocking display of double-mindedness, Pastor John MacArthur just publicly declared TGC-T4G-MLK50 and the men associated with it to be -Christianity astray-- --https---twitter.com-i-status-1759628155160084963-. Yet, John Piper is a diehard -TGC, -T4G man- was a -MLK50 speaker- is a promoter and defender of -BethMoore, -DougWilson, -NTWright, -MarkDriscoll, -TimKeller, and -SamAllberry- and is a pulpit sharer with -MattChandler, -LigonDuncan, and the rest of the -woke -socialjustice compromised who's who crowd. MacArthur's duplicity has made the Shepherd's Conference and his own pulpit an open door for John Piper and TGC's liberal, egalitarian, woke, social justice, same-sax attracted Christian apostasy that MacArthur rightly judged as -Christianity astray-- --What is our pastoral duty in light of these tragic and indisputable facts-- In obedience to the Lord's command to elders in Titus 1-9, our duty is to -by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict-- To speak truth in love- To warn God's people- To call for and pray for the repentance of all those directly involved and those defending or willfully turning a blind eye to the Truth Triumphs Shepherds' Conference in reality being the Truth Trampled -Christianity Astray- Conference.

WHAT IS GOING ON?! The double-mindedness and hypocrisy in the #ShepCon2024 Truth Triumphs Conference is staggering. John Piper has been pulpit sharing and conference slumming with a who's who of sketchy, female, cursing, pervert, heretic preachers for years. He NEVER should have been invited to speak at the Shepherds' Conference and he should be immediately disinvited with a clear explanation as to why. In a truly sad and shocking display of double-mindedness, Pastor John MacArthur just publicly declared TGC/T4G/MLK50 and the men associated with it to be "Christianity astray!" (https://twitter.com/i/status/1759628155160084963). Yet, John Piper is a diehard #TGC, #T4G man; was a #MLK50 speaker; is a promoter and defender of #BethMoore, #DougWilson, #NTWright, #MarkDriscoll, #TimKeller, and #SamAllberry; and is a pulpit sharer with #MattChandler, #LigonDuncan, and the rest of the #woke #socialjustice compromised who's who crowd. MacArthur's duplicity has made the Shepherd's Conference and his own pulpit an open door for John Piper and TGC's liberal, egalitarian, woke, social justice, same-sax attracted Christian apostasy that MacArthur rightly judged as "Christianity astray!" What is our pastoral duty in light of these tragic and indisputable facts? In obedience to the Lord's command to elders in Titus 1:9, our duty is to "by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict!" To speak truth in love! To warn God's people! To call for and pray for the repentance of all those directly involved and those defending or willfully turning a blind eye to the Truth Triumphs Shepherds' Conference in reality being the Truth Trampled "Christianity Astray" Conference.

Journalists and those who represent news platforms are generally trained to report on factual information; in a recent visit to the Shorenstein Institute, I was exposed to the incredible work they do to ensure that journalists have tools to accurately interpret the information that is coming at them so quickly - most journalists, I believe, care deeply about interpreting the facts correctly, however, some platforms purposely misconstrue or actually reconfigure facts to support their financial backer's agenda - thus, creating a conflict of personal and professsional values. There is hope, however, in that some organizations will not settle for this and fight to recalibrate information and resources;  one such organization does this and much more - MLK50 was created for the benefit of those who have historically had less access, in essence, to revitalize Dr. Martin Luther King's dream. MLK50 has since its inception, created an award-winning nonprofit digital news site - BRAVO! Having launched in 2017 as a 1-year project to reconcile the lack of commitment to Dr. Martin Luther King's sacrifice and legacy by reporting on the intersection of poverty, power and policy, and to bear witness to movement-making and lived experiences. Their vision echoes Dr. King's dream of having a nation where all residents have the resources to thrive and where public and private policy supports their success. Memphis is one lucky city, and I hope MLK50 becomes a model for other cities and their local news - MLK50 doesn't just represent acknowledgment, but truth; Justice through Journalism gives residents the information by examining the systems that make it hard for workers to make ends meet and by interrogating those who profit from the status quo. To learn more, visit www.mlk50.com  

On this episode, we're joined by Adrienne Johnson Martin. Adrienne is the executive editor at MLK50.com. Adrienne has been an editor for more than 30 years for The Los Angeles Times, The Raleigh News and Observer, Duke Magazine, and now MLK50, which she's been with for 2.5 years. She's a graduate of Syracuse with a masters from Columbia Journalism.MLK 50 was founded by Wendi Thomas, a longtime columnist and managing editor at the Memphis Commercial Appeal. It focuses on poverty, power and public policy in Memphis and the systems that make it hard for workers to make ends meet – issues that Martin Luther King cared deeply about.Adrienne talked about her career path and the many things she learned from her stops on the road to MLK50. She explained how the newsroom measures success not just in the amount of readership, but in how its stories move the community forward. And she talked about her editor's notes, which are meant to convey a journey of understanding and learning. She addressed two pieces in particular, one about comments made by actor Jonathan Majors about how his girlfriend should have stood by him like Coretta Scott King and Michele Obama did for their husbands, and another about the idea of starting over when it comes to policing. Other linksJournalism Salute interview with (now former) MLK50 writer Carrington TatumAdrienne's salute: Lynell George and the Institute for Independent JournalistsThank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback to journalismsalute@gmail.com,Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Tweet us at @journalismpod.Subscribe to our newsletter- journalismsalute.substack.com

We talk with Wendi C. Thomas, the editor and publisher of MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Thomas founded MLK50 in 2017 as a one-year project designed to focus on the antipoverty work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. King had traveled to Memphis in April of 1968 to support striking sanitation workers who were fighting for safer working conditions and a living wage. But MLK50 became much more than a one-year project. She and her staff have gone on to produce journalism that has changed the dialogue, and changed lives, in Memphis. Her work has garnered numerous awards. In 2020, she was the winner of the Selden Ring Award for her groundbreaking investigative series, "Profiting from the Poor," an investigation of a nonprofit hospital that sued poor patients over medical debt. The series, co-published with ProPublica, had major impact: the hospital erased $11.9 million in medical debt. MLK50 is one of the projects that we profile in our book, “What Works in Community News.” Ellen has a Quick Take on the situation at Houston Landing, a highly anticipated and well-funded nonprofit newsroom that launched in 2023. Dan's Quick Take is on The Baltimore Sun, the venerable 186-year-old daily newspaper that at one time was home to the infamously caustic writer H.L. Mencken. Earlier this month, Alden Global Capital sold the Sun to a right-wing television executive who hates newspapers. But not to fear — public interest journalism is alive and well in Baltimore, as Dan will explain.  

If you listened to our 5 part mini series 'Not The Voice, The Microphone: The Pass The Mic Story', the style of this episode will be very familiar to you. In honor of MLK day, we wanted to revisit a 'cannon event' from Pass The Mic's history that we unfortunately did not have time to discuss in the miniseries but definitely deserves a spotlight. This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by Executive Producer Beau York to share an oral history of sorts from their experiences in Memphis, TN 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. At the time, two events took place that weekend. Both named MLK50. One was put on by the National Civil Rights Museum that brought together activists, thought leaders, and veterans from the Civil Rights movement of the past and present. The other was put on by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. They went to the former, but definitely have thoughts on the latter. Enjoy. Please consider supporting this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization.He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, Essence Magazine, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Magazine, NBC News, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, and Upworthy. These campaigns have been viewed by millions of people worldwide.Terence has authored seven books and three traditionally published works, including: I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together, and All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, all with InterVarsity Press.He also has a children's book coming out with IVP Kids that he co-authored with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Zion Lester, which deals with homelessness, belonging, inclusion, and encouraging children to serve others with empathy and compassion.Terence has also received numerous awards for his community activism, including being named one of Atlanta's top 500 leaders by Atlanta Magazine, being named one of Coca-Cola's History Shakers, receiving the National Urban League Humanitarian Award, Brawny Giant Award, the American Express NextGen Award, the SCLC Social Advocacy Award, Atlanta Voice's 50 under 50, the True to Atlanta Award presented by the Atlanta Hawks, Fulton County Schools Service Award, and Plywood People's Innovator Award.To stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.betterplaceproject.org/ Instagram: @BetterPlaceProj To follow Steve on Instagram@SteveNorrisOfficialFacebook: Facebook.com/BetterPlaceProjectPodcastTwitter: @BetterPlaceProjEmail: BetterPlaceProjectPodcast@gmail.com

Episode Notes My guests include Carol Jackson, Executive Director of Families Matter. This organization is intentional as they dedicate themselves to the betterment of children while caring for and instructing parents in understanding their God given role within the family. She tells me about their latest initiative. The Chris Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing financial and social support services to families in their child's fight against life-threatening illnesses. Chris Hope tells us why this is his mission and about expanding their network of partnerships. Wendi C. Thomas is a long time columnist for the Commercial Appeal who is the founder, Editor and Publisher of MLK50; Justice Through Journalism since 2017 as a one-year project that grew into a nonprofit newsroom that focuses on poverty, power and public policy in Memphis. The multi award winning writer shares her motivation for the newsroom and what their focus is moving forward. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, YXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Notes My guests include Carol Jackson, Executive Director of Families Matter. This organization is intentional as they dedicate themselves to the betterment of children while caring for and instructing parents in understanding their God given role within the family. She tells me about their latest initiative. The Chris Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing financial and social support services to families in their child's fight against life-threatening illnesses. Chris Hope tells us why this is his mission and about expanding their network of partnerships. Wendi C. Thomas is a long time columnist for the Commercial Appeal who is the founder, Editor and Publisher of MLK50; Justice Through Journalism since 2017 as a one-year project that grew into a nonprofit newsroom that focuses on poverty, power and public policy in Memphis. The multi award winning writer shares her motivation for the newsroom and what their focus is moving forward. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, YXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

I am so honored to have Dr. Terence Lester back to chat about his thought-provoking new book, All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity.In this Part 1, Steve & Terence cover topics such as:Terence's near fatal auto accidentHis receiving his Ph.D.The inspiring story that was the impetus for launching Love Beyond WallsDismantling unrecognized prejudice"The Talk" that Terence and other black parents have to have with their childrenSteve shares his white privilege storyTerence's take on "color blindness."Black history and the importance of it being taught accurately in schools to future generationsThe controversy of removing confederate statuesMuch more!Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization.He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, Essence Magazine, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Magazine, NBC News, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, and Upworthy. These campaigns have been viewed by millions of people worldwide.Terence has authored seven books and three traditionally published works, including: I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together, and All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, all with InterVarsity Press.He also has a children's book coming out with IVP Kids that he co-authored with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Zion Lester, which deals with homelessness, belonging, inclusion, and encouraging children to serve others with empathy and compassion.Terence has also received numerous awards for his community activism, including being named one of Atlanta's top 500 leaders by Atlanta Magazine, being named one of Coca-Cola's History Shakers, receiving the National Urban League Humanitarian Award, Brawny Giant Award, the American Express NextGen Award, the SCLC Social Advocacy Award, Atlanta Voice's 50 under 50, the True to Atlanta Award presented by the Atlanta Hawks, Fulton County Schools Service Award, and Plywood People's Innovator Award.To learn more, please visit:https://terencelester.org/https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/Instagram: @imterencelesterTo stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.betterplaceproject.org/ Instagram: @BetterPlaceProj To follow Steve on Instagram@SteveNorrisOfficialFacebook: Facebook.com/BetterPlaceProjectPodcastTwitter: @BetterPlaceProjEmail: BetterPlaceProjectPodcast@gmail.com

Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the founder and Executive Director at Love Beyond Walls a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, CNN, Essence Magazine, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Magazine, and NBCNews, as well as AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, and Upworthy. These campaigns have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. Three ideals drive Terence: (1) anyone can make a difference, (2) we don't live forever, (3) and it's worth dedicating one's life to making sure no one feels invisible. In 2016, Terence led the March against Poverty 2016, where he walked from Atlanta, GA, (the SCLC Headquarters) to the White House (over 800 miles) to bring attention to homelessness in the U.S. Terence led the 2018 March against Poverty as he walked from Atlanta to Memphis (386 miles). He finished the march and spoke at the historic Lorraine Motel for the 50th anniversary of MLK's assassination. In 2019, Terence opened Dignity Museum, the first museum in the U.S. to represent the homeless—out of a shipping container. Terence has delivered countless sermons and speeches at conferences, churches, schools, corporate settings, classrooms, and several unique spaces, including the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington, DC, the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Center for Civil and Human Rights, CCDA, Radio One's Praise in the Park, Morehouse College, Alabama University, and Paine College. He has spoken on the same platform as many other civil rights activists, such as Dr. Bernice King, Roland Martin, Gina Belafonte, Dr. Vonnetta West, Carlos Rodriguez, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Tamika D. Mallory. Terence's personal approach combines storytelling and digital media to help illustrate social justice issues with practical strategies to solving these ailments. He holds an associate degree in Media Production (2005), a B.A. in Pastoral Leadership (2008), a Master of Education in Counseling (2010), a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (2012). He is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at Union Institute and University with a concentration in Public Policy and Social Change. He has served on several ministerial staffs and has authored seven books and three traditionally published works including: I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People, When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together, and his forthcoming book, All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, all with InterVarsity Press. He also has a children's book coming out with IVP Kids that he co-authored with his fourteen-year- old daughter, Zion Lester, which deals with homelessness, belonging, inclusion, and encouraging children to serve others with empathy and compassion. Terence has also received numerous awards for his community activism, including: being named one of Atlanta's top 500 leaders by Atlanta Magazine, being named one of Coca-Cola's History Shakers, receiving the National Urban League Humanitarian Award, Brawny Giant' Award, the American Express NextGen Award, the SCLC Social Advocacy Award, Atlanta Voice's 50 under 50, the True to Atlanta Award presented by the Atlanta Hawks, Fulton County Schools Service Award, and Plywood People's Innovator Award. Terence happily married to his best friend, Cecilia Lester, and they have two amazing children, Zion Joy and Terence II.

Dan and Ellen talk with Anne Larner, a civic leader in Newton, Massachusetts, a city of nearly 90,000 people on the border of Boston. Anne is on the Board of Directors of The Newton Beacon, an independent nonprofit news outlet covering Newton. Anne has a long track record of civic engagement in Newton and in Massachusetts. She moved to Newton in 1973, and has served on the School Committee, the Newton League of Women Voters, and has been a PTO president, among many roles. She also served 15 years at the MBTA Advisory Board, a public watchdog agency. Newton is a microcosm of what's happening in local news all over the country. Years ago, Newton had four local newspapers: The Newton Times, the Graphic, the Tribune and the TAB. But Gannett shut down a number of Massachusetts newspapers last year, including the print weekly, the Newton Tab. The Gannett digital site, Wicked Local, is still up and running. But content is regional.  Ellen has a Quick Take on MLK50, the award-winning Memphis newsroom that focuses on poverty, power, and justice. They've received two major philanthropic grants that allow them to build for the future. And speaking of MLK50, executive editor Adrienne Johnson Martin was here at Northeastern ahead of Martin Luther King Day to give a talk on their work in Memphis. We'll feature some interviews from that by our colleague Dakotah Kennedy. Dan has news about Rebuild Local News, a new nonprofit organization that's advocating for solutions to the local news crisis. But wait. It's not new. And the solutions that it's proposing aren't new, either. Still, this is good news, which he explains.  

On this episode, I'm joined by Yanqi Xu. Yanqi is a reporter for the Flatwater Free Press in Omaha, Nebraska, the state's first independent non-profit newsroom. She grew up in China and went to college in Beijing before getting her masters at Missouri.Yanqi talked about her journalism origin story and about the kind of work she does at the Free Press and described the challenges of doing long investigative pieces.You can find her work at: https://flatwaterfreepress.org/author/yxu/Yanqi's salute: The 19th(19thNews.org) and MLK50.orgThank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback at journalismsalute@gmail.com, visit our website at thejournalismsalute.org and Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com) or tweet us at @journalismpod.

I had the best time chopping it up with Illustrator/Designer Mia Saine. This Arlington, TN native's family purchased land and bartered with one another in the 90's. Mia actually grew up in the midst of development in Arlington which welcomed new classes of people and many adjustments. She is the youngest of three siblings and was greatly influenced by her grandmother as a child that fostered her creativity. As a high school student, Mia was introduced to Graphic Media, Design and Screen Printing. She received a scholarship to attend Memphis College of Art where she excelled and began freelance work. In those early days Mia began working with clients such as New York Times, MLK50 and the singer Kirby working on branding. As she gained more clients, Mia's knowledge of negotiating and understanding contracts developed. She was able to help others in the art community in those areas during this Black Renaissance. Mia describes the Memphis art community as young, animated, innovative and energetic. As of today, Mia has signed with the Anna Goodson Agency from Quebec, Canada. This partnership is complimentary in the aspect of legal needs, advocacy and collaborations. Mia is adamant about keeping social issues at the forefront of her work using her art as a learning opportunity. Mia shares that during her Skittles collab she actually came out as a non-binary, black queer artist. She wants others to know that overcoming self-doubt is a game changer in any industry. Utilizing the power of social media as a canvas for your talent is extremely important. You can find Mia's Target Holiday Collection in stores right now. This project was special to Mia as she was able to showcase gratitude by highlighting black families and some of her favorite memories.

I had the best time chopping it up with Illustrator/Designer Mia Saine. This Arlington, TN native's family purchased land and bartered with one another in the 90's. Mia actually grew up in the midst of development in Arlington which welcomed new classes of people and many adjustments. She is the youngest of three siblings and was greatly influenced by her grandmother as a child that fostered her creativity. As a high school student, Mia was introduced to Graphic Media, Design and Screen Printing. She received a scholarship to attend Memphis College of Art where she excelled and began freelance work. In those early days Mia began working with clients such as New York Times, MLK50 and the singer Kirby working on branding. As she gained more clients, Mia's knowledge of negotiating and understanding contracts developed. She was able to help others in the art community in those areas during this Black Renaissance. Mia describes the Memphis art community as young, animated, innovative and energetic. As of today, Mia has signed with the Anna Goodson Agency from Quebec, Canada. This partnership is complimentary in the aspect of legal needs, advocacy and collaborations. Mia is adamant about keeping social issues at the forefront of her work using her art as a learning opportunity. Mia shares that during her Skittles collab she actually came out as a non-binary, black queer artist. She wants others to know that overcoming self-doubt is a game changer in any industry. Utilizing the power of social media as a canvas for your talent is extremely important. You can find Mia's Target Holiday Collection in stores right now. This project was special to Mia as she was able to showcase gratitude by highlighting black families and some of her favorite memories.

A formal education may prepare us well for a lot of things, but being a manager often isn't one of them. In this News Guest episode, you'll hear from two people who have been on both sides of newsroom management about how independent news publishers can be better managers. Samantha Ragland is vice president of journalism programs at the American Press Institute and has coached newsroom leaders across the country. Wendi C. Thomas is the founder and publisher of MLK50, a LION member newsroom in Memphis that focuses on the intersection of poverty, power and policy. Related reading: How three women journalist leaders channelled legacy newsroom experiences into creating healthier nonprofit organizations by Vignesh Ramachandran To become managers, journalists must let go of independent mindset by Annie Russell When student loans and the housing crisis force journalists out of the business by Wendi C. Thomas Related resources: The Independent News Sustainability Summit in Austin this October will feature sessions on managing a team, recruiting and retaining employees, and building a support network as a leader. The News Entrepreneur Academy includes video courses courses on HR Best Practices with experienced HR consultant Deb Lewis, Management Best Practices with executive coach and marketing consultant Natalie Archibald, and Addressing and Avoiding Burnout with executive coach and former New York Times reporter Sushil Cheema. The LION-GNI Sustainability Audits and Funding program offers personalized business advice and up to $6,000 of funding to help independent publishers build more sustainable businesses. The deadline to apply for the next round of audits is Oct. 10. Sign up for the LION newsletter for more insights, tips and resources to help independent news publishers plan for revenue growth.

Memphis-based photographer Brandon Dill has had a wide-ranging career, covering subjects ranging from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Byhalia Pipeline through his freelance work with the Commercial Appeal, Associated Press, MLK50, New York Times, Washington Post, and many other clients. In this discussion, Brandon and Emily dive into his photography of special places in Memphis - including iconic buildings such as Crosstown and the Coliseum, and neighborhoods like Orange Mound - as well as the role of photography in advocacy and the importance of engaging residents in the work. Visit Brandon's website to see his portfolio of work.

Dan and Ellen talk with Professor Otis Sanford, who is something of a journalistic legend in Memphis. As a general assignment reporter at The Commercial Appeal in 1977, Sanford covered the death of Elvis Presley. He also covered courts, county government and politics before being promoted into management. After stints at the Pittsburgh Press and Detroit Free Press, Sanford returned to The Commercial Appeal. In 2002 he was named managing editor and in 2007 he became editorial page editor.  As opinion editor in Memphis, Sanford launched a Citizen's Editorial Board. While that was a number of years ago, Sanford was ahead of the curve in terms of community engagement. In 2011, Sanford joined the University of Memphis Department of Journalism faculty. He holds the Hardin Chair of Excellence in Economic and Managerial Journalism. He still writes a column on politics and events in Memphis. It's published in The Daily Memphian, a thriving startup founded by journalists and business people who were disappointed by the rounds of layoffs at The Commercial Appeal. The Daily Memphian is one of two digital newsrooms launched by journalists who left the Commercial Appeal. The other newsroom is the award-winning MLK50, started by Wendi C. Thomas, another Commercial Appeal veteran, to cover income inequality, race and justice issues.  Dan has a quick take on the latest from The Baltimore Banner, a digital start-up that will be competing with the Baltimore Sun, acquired last year by the notorious hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Ellen looks at the new Votebeat site, a Chalkbeat spinoff that just might help election integrity. 

Chris Rufo did not invent the war against critical race theory. For years, concerns of neo-marxism infiltrating the institutions through CRT or "anti-racism" was an animating factor on the Christian right. This came to a head in the fallout over the Gospel Coalition's MLK50 event in 2018 and the establishment of a reactionary movement of pastors, church leaders, and, of course, their funders. In this episode, we look at the immediate reaction to the MLK50 event and the through-line from MLK50 to a spate of state-level legislation aimed at making school districts into hubs of white Christian nationalism. Check out our Linktree for other platforms, including video content on youtube and spotify, all our socials, and our free and open discord server: https://linktr.ee/alltheragechristianpod As always, our intro/outro music is Dweller on the Threshold by Nihilore. Show notes: MLK50 event page

On this episode, we're joined by Chris Jones. Chris is a photojournalist and investigative reporter and covers domestic extremism for the collaborative non-profit website, 100 Days in Appalachia as a member of the Report for America program. He served as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps from 2010–2014 and that included 2 deployments in Afghanistan.  Chris talked about his path to working in journalism and the work he's done. He covered the attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 as a photojournalist and explained how he got some of the pictures he got (including one that led to an arrest).Chris also talked about other projects he's done, including a piece for the New York Times on military challenge coins and their larger representation within the war in Afghanistan, and a 23-minute documentary and story that ran on The Intercept about a former Democrat city council member in West Virginia who stormed the U.S. Capitol.He also discussed do's and don'ts related to covering domestic extremism and work he's doing to help reporters in that area, as well as how Report for America has helped him.Our other interviews with Report for America reporters include22. Morgan Mullings (Boston's Black community)39. Kassidy Arena (Iowa Public Radio)47. Farnoush Amiri (local government in Ohio)57. Carrington Tatum (environmental racism for MLK50)

"I started to create what I call a 'let-go list,' trying to figure out as I evolve as a person, as a community leader, and as a co-leader in my family, really taking an evaluation and assessing the things I need to shed and let go as I create the type of space to give myself and my life to things that matter most in the moment." Terence Lester is a speaker, activist, author, and thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty. He is the founder of Love Beyond Walls, a non-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization. His nationwide campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, USA Today just to name a few.  According to Terence, by reorganizing our time and getting into communities with others (even if it's just one trusted person!), we can all show up and make a difference in the world--whether it's “30 minutes a week or an hour every other week.” If “1000 people” can give “an hour of time,” Terence believes that the “compounded collective impact can make a huge difference.” Listen to this inspirational conversation as you make your New Year's resolutions. Learn more about The Disrupters podcast at ivpress.com/disrupters. Plus, listeners of The Disrupters podcast will get 30% off all IVP titles plus free US shipping by using promo code DISRUPT at ivpress.com.

On this episode, we're joined for an interview by Carrington Tatum.Carrington is a reporter for MLK50 – a non-profit newsroom focused on poverty, power, and public policy that was founded in 2017 by journalist Wendi Thomas.He's also a part of the Report for America program. Regular listeners know that we're a huge fan of that organization, which is now taking applicants for its next reporting class at ReportForAmerica.org.Carrington talked about his nearly 40-story series on the Byhalia Pipeline project, one that would have run through one of Memphis' poorest neighborhoods had it been enacted. He discussed the challenges of learning the subject matter and the prevalence of environmental racism across the country.He also referenced other work he'd done and shared both his path to a journalism career and how Report for America had benefited him.Other Report for America interviewsMorgan Mullings (Boston government)Kassidy Arena (Latinos in Iowa)Farnoush Amiri (Ohio government)

Wendi C. Thomas, Georgia Dawkins and Brittany Cole discuss making transitions in their journalism careers with MABJ vice president of digital Myron Mays during our January 2021 general body meeting.Learn more about our panelists: Wendi C. Thomas: MLK50 Founder Georgia Dawkins: Producer, Author, Podcaster Brittany Cole: Speaker, Author Sign up for the Memphis Association of Black Journalists newsletter at mabjtn.org. Follow MABJ on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.Join MABJMembership dues are $30/year for media professionals and $15/year for students.PayPal: mabjourno@gmail.comCashApp: $MABJournalistsExecutive producer: Elle PerryProducer: Brandi Hunter

MLk50 reporter Jacob Steimer visits Memphis Metropolis for a discussion of his recent reporting about dramatic increases in local rents and how families are being impacted. Later in the show, regular commentator Austin Harris provides some historical context to how the local rental market has changed over the past 15 years and talks with Emily about potential policy changes that could keep rents in line.

Episode Notes My guests include Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane. This small town became the site of a national nightmare when a lone gunman opened fire in a Kroger grocery store that ended up wounding 15 people, killing one. He will talk to us about this unspeakable situation and how he and the community are trying to heal. Also, talking business as the demand for workers is paying off in higher wages. MLK50 reporter Hannah Grabenstein shares the details. Cummings Elementary school was the scene of a fight between two 13-year olds that turned into the shooting of one by the other. I talk to Rev. Rodney Kirkwood, Youth pastor from Fullview MB Church who will try to answer the question I have…Why is this happening? That and your birthday shout-outs, Monday, 6-7 pm central both on-air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live or wherever you get your podcasts! RTM is a Boss show…Here we go!

Episode NotesMy guests include Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane. This small town became the site of a national nightmare when a lone gunman opened fire in a Kroger grocery store that ended up wounding 15 people, killing one. He will talk to us about this unspeakable situation and how he and the community are trying to heal. Also, talking business as the demand for workers is paying off in higher wages. MLK50 reporter Hannah Grabenstein shares the details. Cummings Elementary school was the scene of a fight between two 13-year olds that turned into the shooting of one by the other. I talk to Rev. Rodney Kirkwood, Youth pastor from Fullview MB Church who will try to answer the question I have…Why is this happening?That and your birthday shout-outs, Monday, 6-7 pm central both on-air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live or wherever you get your podcasts!RTM is a Boss show…Here we go!

Chapter Two: Impact Over Intentions Insight: The impact of your organizational culture on people of color is more important than your good intentions for diversity. Action: Prioritize hearing, believing, and following the leadership of people of color. Follow the lead of those most impacted by the problem. Terence is a speaker, an activist, an author and thought leader on systemic poverty. He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy, and have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit “Love Beyond Walls” and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty to rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the Dignity Museum, the first shipping container museum in the U.S. specifically dedicated telling the stories of people who've experienced homelessness. Terence has written six books, and his new book, “When We Stand: The Power Of Seeking Justice Together,” released in May. He also holds four degrees and is working towards his Ph.D. at Union Institute & University in Public Policy & Social Change. So clearly, Terence is someone who has so much to teach us. But what I loved most about this conversation was how Terence pulled from his personal story and lived experiences to illuminate the nuances of living in a racialized society. This is a stellar conversation. Enjoy! Access episode transcript here. The Diversity Gap exists to help leaders pair their good intentions for diversity with true cultural change. You can order the book, The Diversity Gap, at www.thediversitygap.com. Bethaney Wilkinson is the Host and Executive Producer. Final Production is by Live Grace Productions. Thank you to our guests and patrons who make this podcast possible! Instagram - @bethaneywilkinson @thediversitygap Website - www.bethaneywilkinson.com Episode Links Website: http://terencelester.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imterencelester/ Love Beyond Walls: http://www.lovebeyondwalls.org Racial Identity Development for BIPOC: https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/The-Ladder-of-Empowerment-for-POC.pdf Racial Identity Development for White folks:https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/files/webfm-uploads/documents/diversity/LifeLongJourney.pdf

Episode #31 Featuring Terence Lester SPEAKER, ACTIVIST, AUTHOR, AND THOUGHT LEADER IN THE REALM OF SYSTEMIC POVERTY. Find him online @imTerenceLester (Twitter) and https://linktr.ee/imterencelester. He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy, and have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit Love Beyond Walls and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the first museum in the U.S. representing homelessness out of a shipping container called Dignity Museum. Terence has written six books, and his new book, When We Stand: The Power Of Seeking Justice Together, was released May 18, 2021. We also talk about his other book with IVP, "I See You. How love opens our eyes to invisible people." He holds four degrees and is working towards his Ph.D. at Union Institute & University in Public Policy & Social Change. Show Notes Intro A bit on PhD and public policy Challenging narratives on the poor Forms of narrative justice (8 mins) Hidden power dynamics in public policy making (10 mins) Anti-racist public policy making (12 mins); public policy in justice making Is public policy a tool unto liberation? (16 mins) How to upend power systems (18 mins) Motivations for change: life or death (21 mins) On insurrections Where's the church in all of this? (23 mins) More about Terence, his books, and his work with LoveBeyondWalls (28 mins) Hostile architecture (33 mins) Ways to stand in solidarity with the community and those without an address (39 mins) Intro and Outro courtesy of Jon Corbin. Interlude courtesy of Dru Bex. Faith in a Fresh Vibe connect points: Rohadi.com | Twitter | Instagram

Purchase a copy of Terence Lester's book: https://amzn.to/3y2TOfjSupport the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysPurchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcast________________ABOUT TERENCE LESTER:TERENCE LESTER IS A SPEAKER, ACTIVIST, AUTHOR, AND THOUGHT LEADER IN THE REALM OF SYSTEMIC POVERTY.He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy, and have been viewed by millions of people worldwide.In 2018, Terence led the March Against Poverty as he walked from Atlanta to Memphis (386 miles). He finished the march and spoke at the historic Lorraine Motel for the 50th Anniversary of MLK's assassination.He has spoken on the same platform as other civil rights activists: Bernice King, Roland Martin, Gina Belafonte, Michael Eric Dyson, Tamika D. Mallory, and many others. Terence's unique approach combines storytelling and digital media to help illustrate social justice issues with practical approaches to solving these ailments.In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit "Love Beyond Walls" and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty to rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the first museum in the U.S. representing homelessness out of a shipping container called Dignity Museum.Terence has written six books, and his new book, "When We Stand: The Power Of Seeking Justice Together," released May 18, 2021, with InterVarsity Press. He also holds four degrees and is working towards his Ph.D. at Union Institute & University in Public Policy & Social Change.He is happily married to his best friend, Cecilia Lester, and they have two amazing children, Zion Joy and Terence II.ABOUT THE BOOK: It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the injustices that we see in the world. We don't know what to do and might think that we don't have anything to offer. But by using our gifts in collaboration with others, we can do more together than we ever could on our own. Activist Terence Lester knows it's hard to change the world. But mobilizing and acting together empowers us to do what we can't do as isolated individuals. Lester looks at the obstacles that prevent us from getting involved, and he offers practical ways that we can accomplish things together as groups, families, churches, and communities. He helps us find our place in the larger picture, discerning the unique ways we can contribute and make a difference. By connecting with our neighbors and discovering our own paths of service, we can drastically change how we follow Christ and see God moving in the world. Togetherness and community give visible testimony of the power of the gospel. In this broken world, the body of Christ can transform society―when we stand together.________________Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Eric Skwarczynski and the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The pandemic has hurt many industries throughout the United States. For local news media, the COVID-19 public health emergency was nearly catastrophic. Already threatened with economic demise because of the rise of digital advertising and how consumers use free social media tools to consume news, the pandemic put further financial stresses on local news outlets by impacting advertising from shuttered restaurants, bars and small businesses. All of this came at a time, of course, when local news—with information on the immediate impact of the public health emergency, among other topics—was more important than ever.  However, despite the strong challenges for local news outlets, the future may not be so bleak for the industry. Why? A growing number of nonprofit news media ventures are seeking to fill the void for quality local news efforts. Across the country, citizens are increasingly getting local news from new digital ventures focused on a specific region or city. Perhaps most important, philanthropists and major foundations are investing in these new efforts, increasing the chance for sustainability and impact and creating a new future for local news, even at this challenging time. This program will introduce viewers to two nonprofit efforts—MLK50 (covering the intersection of poverty, power and policy in Memphis), and Cityside (with the Bay Area outlets Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside)—as well as to the co-founder of a new venture philanthropy nonprofit, the American Journalism Project, created to make local sites more financially sustainable.  Please join us for an important conversation on the future of local news and why the future may be in a new generation of nonprofit news outlets. Wendi C. Thomas and John Thornton will participate virtually; Lance Knobel and David Cohn will be on-stage. SPEAKERS: Lance Knobel, CEO, CItyside Wendi C. Thomas, Editor and Publisher, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism (Participating Virtually) John Thornton, Founder Texas Tribune; Co-Founder American Journalism Project (Participating Virtually) David Cohn, Senior Director, Advance Local; Cofounder of Subtext—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been hosting our live programming via YouTube live stream. We are slowly reopen our building to programs with live guests and live audiences. This hybrid-program was recorded with participants in both our auditorium and via video conference on July 15th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. NOTE: This podcast may contain explicit language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic has hurt many industries throughout the United States. For local news media, the COVID-19 public health emergency was nearly catastrophic. Already threatened with economic demise because of the rise of digital advertising and how consumers use free social media tools to consume news, the pandemic put further financial stresses on local news outlets by impacting advertising from shuttered restaurants, bars and small businesses. All of this came at a time, of course, when local news—with information on the immediate impact of the public health emergency, among other topics—was more important than ever.  However, despite the strong challenges for local news outlets, the future may not be so bleak for the industry. Why? A growing number of nonprofit news media ventures are seeking to fill the void for quality local news efforts. Across the country, citizens are increasingly getting local news from new digital ventures focused on a specific region or city. Perhaps most important, philanthropists and major foundations are investing in these new efforts, increasing the chance for sustainability and impact and creating a new future for local news, even at this challenging time. This program will introduce viewers to two nonprofit efforts—MLK50 (covering the intersection of poverty, power and policy in Memphis), and Cityside (with the Bay Area outlets Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside)—as well as to the co-founder of a new venture philanthropy nonprofit, the American Journalism Project, created to make local sites more financially sustainable.  Please join us for an important conversation on the future of local news and why the future may be in a new generation of nonprofit news outlets. Wendi C. Thomas and John Thornton will participate virtually; Lance Knobel and David Cohn will be on-stage. SPEAKERS: Lance Knobel, CEO, CItyside Wendi C. Thomas, Editor and Publisher, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism (Participating Virtually) John Thornton, Founder Texas Tribune; Co-Founder American Journalism Project (Participating Virtually) David Cohn, Senior Director, Advance Local; Cofounder of Subtext—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been hosting our live programming via YouTube live stream. We are slowly reopen our building to programs with live guests and live audiences. This hybrid-program was recorded with participants in both our auditorium and via video conference on July 15th, 2021 by the Commonwealth Club of California. NOTE: This podcast may contain explicit language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is a courageous voice for justice for those whom we often forgotten about. Tyler invites Terence Lester onto the podcast for a conversation about his powerful new book “When We Stand”, a book on the power of seeking justice together.  Terence Lester is an activist, writer, storyteller, and community leader. He is known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy, and have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. In 2018, Terence led the March Against Poverty as he walked from Atlanta to Memphis (386 miles). He finished the march and spoke at the historic Lorraine Motel for the 50th Anniversary of MLK's assassination. In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit “Love Beyond Walls” and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty to rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the first museum in the U.S. representing homelessness out of a shipping container called Dignity Museum. Terence has written six books, and his new book, “When We Stand: The Power Of Seeking Justice Together,” released May 18, 2021, with InterVarsity Press. He also holds four degrees and is working towards his Ph.D. at Union Institute & University in Public Policy & Social Change. Pick up “When We Stand” today! https://www.ivpress.com/when-we-stand

You are about to be inspired.  Terence Lester is a speaker, activist, author, and thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty. He's known for nationwide campaigns that have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, and more. In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit “Love Beyond Walls” and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty to rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the first museum in the U.S. representing homelessness, out of a shipping container, called Dignity Museum. He also holds four degrees and hosts a podcast called Narrative Shift. Terence has written six books, and his new book, “When We Stand: The Power Of Seeking Justice Together,” is set to release on May 18th. For more information or to make a donation, please visit https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/ and http://terencelester.org/.To stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the scenes info, please follow us on social mediaInstagram: @BetterPlaceProj  To follow Steve & Erin on Instagram:@SteveNorrisOfficial @ErinorrisFacebook: Facebook.com/BetterPlaceProjectPodcastTwitter: @BetterPlaceProjEmail: BetterPlaceProjectPodcast@gmail.com 

  We are thrilled to release this episode, featuring fellow Atlantan Terence Lester and his latest book from IVP, I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People.  Terence Lester is a speaker, activist, author, and thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty. He's known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy, and have been viewed by millions of people worldwide. In 2018, Terence led the March Against Poverty as he walked from Atlanta to Memphis (386 miles). He finished the march and spoke at the historic Lorraine Motel for the 50th Anniversary of MLK's assassination. Terence is the founder and leader of Love Beyond Walls - check out their work in Atlanta here! Terence's website - http://terencelester.org/

Trip Lee discusses hip-hop, Christianity and the next generation, while at MLK50 conference in Memphis, Tenn. Trip Lee is a Christian rapper, singer, poet, and author. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Some of the most difficult questions currently facing the American Church involve how to deal with racial tension. Collin Hansen, Christina Edmondson, Justin Giboney, Juan Sanchez, and Benjamin Watson face some of those questions head on in a panel discussion at our MLK50 conference. We pray that open discussion of these hard issues leaves you feeling better equipped to promote unity and peace. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Peering at the present state of racial relations within the church can leave one feeling discouraged. But, as Christians, we know that he who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. With this hope, Phillip Bethancourt, Don Carson, H.B. Charles, Crawford Loritts, Afshin Ziafat, and Beth Moore discussed the future of evangelicals and racial unity at our MLK50 conference. We pray this message encourages you. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Martin Luther King Jr. has been gone for 50 years now, but his legacy still lives on in those who shared his same passion and walked the hard road with him. Jason Cook moderated a panel of those involved on the ground of the Civil Rights Movement including John Perkins, Melvin Charles Smith, James Netters, and Beverly Robertson during the MLK50 conference. We hope this episode gives you a greater love and commitment to your neighbors. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” shouldn't be a reality in the lives of Christians as we think about others' suffering. This is especially true of the persecuted church. So, at our MLK50 conference Karen Ellis shared a message titled “To The Ends of the Earth: The Great Commission, the Global Persecuted Church, and Racial Unity.” We hope this message leads you to pray consistently for our brothers and sisters around the world. Subscribe here: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Love justice because God does. The Christian example of love is not a high-five or a pat on the back, but a bloody death.

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Pursuing Criminal Justice Reform. Capitol Conversations is pleased to air the audio from a workshop convened the MLK50 conference hosted by the ERLC and the Gospel Coalition in Memphis, TN. ERLC's Matt Hawkins moderates a panel on criminal justice reform featuring Ed Copeland, James Kirkwood, Heather Rice-Minus and Julie Warren. Special thanks to Right On Crime, the sponsor of this workshop at MLK50. Full archive of MLK50 media. Courtesy: The Gospel Coalition Right On Crime Memphis Christian Pastors Network Prison Fellowship Guest bios Pastor James Kirkwood – Presently Executive Director of the Memphis Christian Pastors Network who has lengthy history as both a pastor and a police officer. Ed Copeland is Senior Pastor of New Zion Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. Heather Rice-Minus is Vice President of government affairs at Prison Fellowship Ministries. Julie Warren is State Director of Tennessee and Kentucky at Right on Crime. Julie's career includes work in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. DOJ, as a defense litigator, and in the Attorney General's office if West Virginia. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

The ERLC's DC team reviews the status of politics and policy in Washington including abortion, immigration, and (yet another) CR week. Also, a quick look at the MLK50 Conference in Memphis, TN on April 3-4. David Brooks: The Abortion Memo Matt Lewis: SOTU Should Unite Republicans on Immigration Deal MLK50 Conference: Gospel Reflections from the Mountaintop – April 3-4, 2018 MLK50Conference.com iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

No. 1: He's an environmental hero No. 2: He was a socialist before it was cool No. 3: He never let a political disagreement turn nasty

Ted shares his thoughts on ways Dr. Martin Luther King Jr speaks to our time. Danny Thompson @NBADT29 chats about Big Baller Brand, UCF Football, Rooney Rule and Nick Saban, Dr Michele Reed, Rich Valdez and Ted Hicks share tips on how your should celebrate MLK holiday.

Much to discuss - I talk with Marc Gasol about his 4th quarter struggles and his offensive preferences, JB Bickerstaff on Deyonta Davis, Pelicans preview, Soorts Legacy Award recipients revealed, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices