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Today's special guest is Yusef Jackson, Secretary of the Board of Directors and COO at the Rainbow Push Coalition, a leading civil rights and economic justice organization. He is also the Chairman of Operation PUSH and joins Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss the upcoming Rainbow Push Coalition Annual Conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haynes Resigns From Rainbow Push, SCOTUS & Jan. 6, Sudan's Civil War, Ark. LEARN Act, Truthing Game The US Supreme Court considers a January 6 prosecutions law that could impact the Trump election interference case. Dr. Frederick Haynes has resigned as the CEO and President of Rainbow Push Coalition.  #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase

2.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Joe Madison, New Rainbow Push CEO, Black Clergy Want Ceasefire We're LIVE from Dallas, Texas, for the installation of  Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The South Carolina School Board that fired a black superintendent after two months on the job has offered the acting white superintendent the job without going through the proper hiring process. One of those school board members is calling it blatant systemic racism. She's here to explain. A Mississippi civil rights group has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city of Lexington, claiming the city's police officers harassed and abused black residents of the major-black town.  Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis has been dodging MAGA bullets since charging Donald Trump and his cronies. I'll talk to an attorney who will walk us through the hurdles Willis must clear to continue the prosecution.  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for how he handled his health crisis at his first news conference since being released from the hospital.  And Black Clergy calls on the Biden Administration to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire. I'll talk to some spiritual leaders about why they say a cease-fire is needed.  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.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on Rainbow PUSH's new president.

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Infection Preventionist Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Jonah Karsh Political Lead: IF NOT NOW/Chicago Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church, Chicago Rachel Ida Buff Professor of History: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE-Milwaukee Never Again Action-Wisconsin

Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Infection Preventionist Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Wisconsin State Representative LaKeshia Myers Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman US Congressional Candidate

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Infection Preventionist Dr. John Quigley Professor Emeritus, International Law: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY; Author: THE STATEHOOD OF PALESTINE: International Law in the Middle East Conflict; THE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY OF ISRAEL'S FOUNDERS: Deception at the United Nations in the Quest for Palestine (Cambridge University Press); THE RUSES FOR WAR: American Interventionism Since WWII Rev. Graylan Hagler FELLOWSHIP FOR RECONCILIATION Former Co-chair: POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN Former Senior Pastor: PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST, Washington, DC Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church, Chicago

Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Bryce Greene Writer: F.A.I.R./Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting Jimmy Rothschild IF NOT NOW-Chicago; JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE; CENTER for JEWISH NONVIOLENCE Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner Host: UNBOSSED with NINA TURNER on The Young Turks TV; Senior Fellow: INSTITUTE on RACE, POWER and POLITICAL ECONOMY at THE NEW SCHOOL Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Atty. CK Hoffler Chair: Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Court TV: Legal Analyst; Former President: National Bar Association Rev. Stephen Thurston, II New Covenant M.B. Church Author: MIRROR MOMENTS Ari Bloomekatz Executive Editor: IN THESE TIMES Magazine Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona

DR. SHANINA KNIGHTON, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist DWIGHT MCKEE Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Atty. Robert Patillo WAOK Radio/ATLANTA Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Atty. Anastasie Senat HAITIAN AMERICAN LAWYERS of Illinois ASSOCIATION Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. Michael Beyer Education Consultant Author: PENCILS DOWN Former Chicago Public Schools Principal/Educator Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Atty. Terry O'Neill Civil Rights Lawyer Former National President: NOW Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore

Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch Pastor: NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. Julianne Malveaux Economist; President Emeritus Bennett College Congressman Dennis Kucinich Manager: ROBERT KENNEDY 2024 Presidential Campaign Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church

In this hour, Tavis is joined by a distinguished advocate for social justice and civil rights, The Reverend Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III. With a legacy deeply rooted in advancing equity and opportunity, Dr. Haynes has recently assumed the mantle of the next president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, a pivotal role where he's poised to continue the trailblazing work of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson. In his conversation with Tavis, Dr. Haynes will unpack his vision for the future of the coalition, his aspirations for fostering lasting change, and share his insights on the pressing matters surrounding justice, equality, and human rights.

This week we discuss the Reverend Jesse Jackson stepping down as the head of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his impact on our society the last 50 years. We muddle through Florida's absurd Black History Standards and the ensuing mayhem this last week.   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and class. We are specifically interested in capturing the stories of transition from child to young man to healthy adult. Please listen, rate, share, and subscribe. Peace   Support this podcast by becoming a patron here. ← Click there.   Twitter: @justicerajee Instagram: @justicerajee https://www.facebook.com/oldhead.rajee/ www.askyouroldhead.com www.askyouroldhead.libsyn.com The Ask Your Oldhead Shop Leave a message: 971-206-4010   ©2023 Justice Rajee  

Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch Pastor: NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago Atty. CK Hoffler Chair: Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Court TV: Legal Analyst; Former President: National Bar Association Atty. Daryl Jones Chair: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Dr. Damon Arnold, M.D. Former Director: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC HEALTH Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson

7.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley Monument, CA Mother Punch By Cop Lawsuit,Cincinnati Music Festival Recap In a proclamation ceremony, President Joe Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, while calling out Republican efforts to stymie civil rights education in classrooms.  We'll have some of that ceremony for you.  In California, a black mother sues law enforcement officers for excessive force after a disturbing incident that shows a deputy punching her multiple times in the face while holding her 3-week-old baby.  Her Attorney will join us to explain the details of the lawsuit and how she is fighting to get justice.  The Rainbow PUSH Coalition's new president, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will be here tonight to discuss his appointment from civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and the coalition's future. Nearly 60 years after Malcolm X's assassination, a man who says he witnessed the civil right's leaders death is coming forward with allegations undercover officials were involved in Malcolm X's 1965 murder. And I'll recap the Cincinnati Black music festival and its Black Music Walk of Fame grand opening. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. David Gibbs Professor Of History: University Of Arizona Bryce Greene Writer: F.A.I.R./Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Keedran Franklin Memphis Political Organizer

Ralph and our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, discuss how they compiled letters they sent to various government officials and representatives that have gone unanswered into a book titled “The Incommunicados” and how this unresponsiveness violates our First Amendment right to petition our government for redress of grievances. Then Washington Post opinion columnist, Helaine Olen, highlights the corporate equivalent, how hard it is to reach a human being for customer service and how all of this plays into the free-floating anger and general unrest of an American population that feels unheard.Bruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law.  Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for Our Constitution and Democracy, and American Empire: Before the Fall.Today, I couldn't have gotten through to members of the Senate or House on the auto safety issue. We couldn't have gotten through for them to even consider (much less pass) the auto safety legislation that they did in 1966. Because I could get on the line and even if I couldn't get a member, I could call and get the chief of staff or get the legislative director in order to have access. I could go down to Capitol Hill and get the hearings, get the media attention, and get the law to save millions of lives. So, this is serious. It isn't just a matter of literary courtesy here.Ralph NaderWhat we have in the right to petition for the redress of grievances is an effort to prevent a repeat of the deaf ear that King George was turning to the grievances of the colonists. And the right to petition implies a corollary obligation to respond… That's the heart of what democratic discourse is about. Part of what holding government officials accountable is about— requiring them to explain their decisions. They don't have to agree with us, but they can't just ignore us and treat us as though we're not human beings.Bruce FeinHelaine Olen is an expert on money and society, and an award-winning columnist for the Washington Post. Her work has appeared in Slate, the Nation, the New York Times, the Atlantic, and many other publications, and she serves on the advisory board of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She is co-author of The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated and the author of Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry.This is part of why Americans are so angry. Is our lives as consumers. In the United States we often confuse our consumer lives with being a citizen. We think if the phone line isn't working if the airline isn't working, if we can't get through to the doctor's office, there's something wrong with the state of the country. And every time one of these interactions deteriorates, there's this sense of ‘things don't work,' which I think is pervasive in the United States… and I think it translates into this free-floating anger that then gets turned around and leveled at random people at the government, fill in the blank.”Helaine OlenThere's this dominant narrative out there right now that American consumers are becoming greedy and grasping and they're abusing the help— which happens, I don't want to say every consumer is a perfect citizen by a long shot— but I think it is partly a response to the fact that people are often treated very very badly. And there's really no one to complain to that will actually do anything about this.Helaine OlenIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. The Screen Actors Guild, SAG-AFTRA, has joined the Writers Guild in going on strike following the collapse of negotiations with the studios. This new strike covers 160,000 actors and coming as it does amid the writers strike, will effectively shut down Hollywood production for the foreseeable future. In a widely shared video, SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher decried the studios for "plead[ing] poverty…[while] giving hundreds of millions of dollars to their CEOs."2. The Intercept reports that AOC has authored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act requiring “the CIA, Pentagon, and State Department to declassify information related to the U.S. government's role in the Chilean coup that brought dictator Augusto Pinochet to power.” Much of what the public knows about the Chilean coup came out through the legendary Church Committee hearings, and it is encouraging that someone in Congress is interested in taking up that mantle.3. In Florida, a joint investigation by the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald uncovered the disturbing reality underlying Governor DeSantis' revamped Florida State Guard. While recruits were initially told they would be trained for a nonmilitary mission – to “help Floridians in times of need or disaster” – they were instead taught how to “rappel with ropes, navigate through the woods and respond to incidents under military command.” Major General John D. Haas, charged with overseeing the program, is quoted saying the State Guard is a “military organization” that will be used not just for emergencies but for “aiding law enforcement with riots and illegal immigration.”4. Longtime civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate Reverend Jesse Jackson has announced that he is retiring from his role as president of the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, per The Hill. He had led the group for over 50 years, even after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2017. President Biden said of Jackson, “I've seen him as history will remember him: a man of God and of the people; determined, strategic, and unafraid of the work to redeem the soul of our nation.”5. Uruguay, the small South American nation sandwiched between Argentina and Brazil, is experiencing its worst drought in 74 years. The situation has become so dire that authorities are mixing salt water into the public drinking water. Now, the Guardian reports that Uruguayans are protesting a planned Google data center that would consume two million gallons of water per day. In response to this crisis, a new group has cropped up – the Commission to Defend Water and Life, backed by the country's trade unions – and their slogan has become ubiquitous: “This is not drought, it's pillage.”6. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Progressive Caucus, got herself into trouble this week by calling Israel a “racist state,” in a speech to the progressive summit Netroots Nation, per CNN. While clumsily worded, Jayapal's statement actually vastly understates the issue. According to mainstream groups like Amnesty International, Israel is in fact an “apartheid” state.7. More on Israel, the New York Times reports that “At least 180 senior fighter pilots, elite commandos and cyber-intelligence specialists in the Israeli military reserve have informed their commanders that they will no longer report for volunteer duty if the government proceeds with a plan to limit judicial influence by the end of the month.” While media coverage of the protests against this judicial overhaul has slowed, the protests themselves are very much ongoing and these resignations prove there is significant discontent among secular Israelis. It remains to be seen whether the opposition by mainstream Israeli society to authoritarian creep will substantively address any of the underlying issues, such as the occupation of Palestine.8. In an update to the Guatemala story from last week, Al Jazeera reports that in a statement, “the public prosecutor's office denied accusations that its actions were aimed at derailing the [anti-corruption] Seed Movement's prospects as it competes in the final round of voting.” This prosecutor, Rafael Curruchiche, has “previously targeted anti-corruption campaigners and has been placed on the US Department of State's Engel List for ‘corrupt and undemocratic actors'.” The decision to ban the party has already been reversed by Guatemala's Constitutional Court, the highest court in that country. The party's leader, Bernardo Arevalo, has stated “We are in the electoral race, we are moving forward and we will not be stopped by this corrupt group.”9. The Houston Chronicle reports that “Officers working for [Texas Governor Greg] Abbott's border security initiative have been ordered to push children into the Rio Grande, and have been told not to give water to migrants” These abuses were revealed in an email from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who described the actions as “inhumane.”10. Finally, Universal Studios appears to have unlawfully trimmed trees on the public sidewalk outside of their building in Los Angeles, a transparent attempt to discourage picketers by denying them shade during the ongoing heatwave. City Controller Kenneth Mejia has announced that his office is launching an investigation. Ironically, this shows Hollywood executives are perfectly capable of cuts at the top. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This episode includes a long set in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson (pictured) on his retirement from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, plus music from the Fellowship MBC Choir, Nightingale Jubilaires, Calvin White Singers, Davis Sisters, Angelic Gospel Singers, and others.

After more than five decades of involvement in the civil rights movement, Jesse Jackson, slowed by age and Parkinson's disease, is stepping down from the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition. Jackson will forever be tied to the life, and death, of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And he was, at one time, thought by many to be the heir to MLK's throne as the leader of black America. Did he live up to Dr. King's standard? Did his presidential run in 1988 pave the way for Barack Obama's journey to the White House? In a special edition of Tennessee Harmony, Jason, Anthony Walker, and Virgil Walker discuss the legacy and impact of Rev. Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Seales and Jeremiah ‘Like The Bible' end the week exploring the transition of civil rights leadership after Jesse Jackson's step down from the Rainbow Push Coalition. Seales highlights JT's, from the City Girls, new initiative to support formerly incarcerated women. We continue talking about the AKA's starting a Credit Union and how Dwayne Wade is spreading Black Joy right before playing a word game hosted by Amanda. Feel the love with more Black Love showcased, and don't miss The Blackspin. Celebrate Black Joy, knowledge, and love with Amanda Seales! Listen, laugh, and learn on The Amanda Seales Show! FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: 3:00 JT From The City Girls Launches A Website To Help Formally Incarcerated Women. 6:23 Jesse Jackson Steps Down As The Head Of The Rainbow Push Coalition… Who Are Our Civil Rights Leaders Of Today? 11:00 Public Seales Announcement 13:28 We Love It When You Call Us! Let's Go To The Phone Lines To See What's On Your Mind. 16:21 The Black Joy Continues… Shout Out To The AKA's… Also Coming Up Amanda Will The Things She Learned This Week, And Jeremiah Has Another Edition Of The People Versus. 18:22 The AKA'S Have Started A Credit Union! 21:32 Jeremiah's The People Versus – Carlee Russell 25:09 Amanda's Shares – The Things She Learned This Week. 28:57 We'll Check The Voicemail 31:57 Thank You For Listening To The Amanda Seales Show! 33:53 Dwayne Wade Is Spreading Black Joy! 36:46 Amanda Hosts – The Word Game… Part 1 41:28 The Word Game Part 2 46:26 We'll Check The Voicemail! 48:51 Word Of The Day 49:53 We're Showing More Black Love 53:01 The Blackspin 58:09 Thanks For Listening To The Amanda Seales Show FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois becomes the first state to eliminate cash bail. Kim Foxx publishes names on State's Attorney's “Do Not Call” list of officers they will not call to testify in court. Jesse Jackson passes the torch at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Reset goes behind the headlines of these stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Our panel this week: Amy Guth, host of Crain's Chicago Business podcast “The Daily Gist”; Patrick Smith, WBEZ criminal justice reporter; Alex Nitkin, reporter with the Illinois Answers Project for the Better Government Association.

The FDA has approved an over-the-counter Birth Control Pill.  Is this a good thing? At least 30% full-time College Students are struggling with food insecurity. Big Up to Diddy for launching Empower Global! And was Sexxy Red's appearance at a high school appropriate for the students?  Amanda also gives us on these stories and more.  It's time to Listen, Learn & Laugh on The Amanda Seales Show. FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER: 5:07 – 9:53 Blackurate News – The FDA Approves an over the counter birth control pill. 9:54 –14:55 Rapper Sexxy Redd – Getting backlash for visiting a high school 14:56 – 18:55 We take calls on Sexxy Red – What do the people think? 18:57 – 21:34 60 Second Headlines – Jesse Jackson Steps down from Rainbow Push Coalition… 21:36 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! TO THE LATE NELSON MANDELA 24:16 – 29:44 Blackurate News STORY 1:There's A Federal Probe Of Violent Deputy Encounters Underway. STORY 2: Many Full Time College Students Around The Country Are Struggling With Serious Food Insecurity… Estimates Show That At Least 30% Of College Students Are Food Insecure   34:33 BIG UP -  DIDDY LAUNCHES, EMPOWER GLOBAL… a digital marketplace for consumers to discover, explore, and shop from Black-owned businesses. LET DOWN - THE SYSTEM… Why are we not allowed to buy two boxes of Sudafed, (because they are afraid that I may be cooking meth). HOWEVER, an 18 year old can go in and buy two AR15's and 365 rounds of ammunition and no one bats an eye?! 38:37 We go to the phone lines to talk to a Floridian about Conceal and Carry 41:55 On This Day In History, Leonard C. Bailey, A Black Man Was Granted The Patent For The Folding Bed. It Was Used For Easy Storage And Portability.  The Bed Was Adopted By The US. Army.     JEREMIAH WHAT DO WE HAVE COMING UP THIS HOUR…. BLACKURATE NEWS:  What Restaurant Has Is Enforcing A No Quit Policy In Some Of Their Locations?  GOP House Member Eli Crane Referred To Black Americans Serving In The Military As Colored Live On Tv… How Do You Feel About The Word Colored? 44:21 STORY 1: GOP House Member Eli Craine Referred To Black Americans Serving In The Millitary As “Colored People” Live On C-Span. STORY 2: McDonald's Is Under Fire For Implementing A No Quit Policy In Some Of Their Locations. STORY 2: McDonald's Is Under Fire For Implementing A No Quit Policy In Some Of Their Locations.  1:01 How Black do you feel today? It's Time To Listen, Learn And Laugh… With The Word Of The Day… The Word Of The Day Is: Homily. Merriam Webster Definition: A SHORT TALK ON A MORAL TOPIC.  MAY ALSO REFER TO AN INSPIRATIONAL CATCHPHRASE  1:06 4/2/17 - POLITICIANS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS  58 years - GOP Rep. #TimBurchett last week introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would require transgender men to register for the draft… This is what he said: THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON THIS TUESDAY! Follow The Show On All Socials: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesse Jackson is stepping down as head of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which, he founded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear a conversation with Natalie Moore about Reverend Jesse Jackson Senior’s work during his time as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.  

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dr. Robert T. Starks Educator, Political Consultant, Activist Professor: Northeastern Illinois University's Center for Inner City Studies Dwight McKee Social Scientist Dean of Students: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT, New Mount Pilgrim M.B. Church Rev. Janette Wilson, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Church, Baltimore Kevin Lampe Kurth/Lampe Worldwide: Political Strategist/Crisis Management Kitty Kurth Kurth Lampe Worldwide: Public Relations/ Political Strategist

In a historic transition of power, the renowned civil rights organization, established by the Reverend Jesse Jackson in 1984, has announced new leadership. Dallas Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III, who leads Friendship-West Baptist Church, has been appointed as the organization's new head. The momentous occasion was celebrated during a special event held at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, paying tribute to Reverend Jackson's life and legacy. Amidst an atmosphere charged with enthusiasm and reverence, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a heartfelt speech honoring Reverend Jackson's contributions to the civil rights movement and his enduring impact on American society. She also spoke about her personal relationship with Dr. Haynes. "It is my joy to congratulate Reverend Dr. Freddy Haynes. I have known him and worked with him for over 20 years, including when we worked together years and years ago in the early days of the criminal justice reform movement. And I am so confident in his leadership and his ability to carry on the greatest traditions of this organization and to meet the challenges of this moment," she said. The vice president underscored the importance of continuing Jackson's mission of equality, justice, and empowerment. "We celebrate one of America's greatest patriots, someone who deeply believes in the promise of our country, a fighter for freedom and human rights for all people. At the core of Rev's work is the belief that the diversity of our nation is not a weakness or an afterthought, but instead, our greatest strength," Harris added. Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes III, widely respected for his unwavering commitment to social justice and equality, has long been recognized as a leading voice within the civil rights community. As the leader of Friendship-West Baptist Church, Haynes has demonstrated his dedication to uplifting marginalized communities and advocating for systemic change. His appointment to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition signifies a new chapter in its history, aligning with the organization's core principles of empowering the disenfranchised and fighting against racial injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted July 14 at 4 p.m. CT: The House has passed a sweeping defense bill that provides a pay raise for service members but strays from traditional military policy with Republicans add-ons blocking abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care. Iowa's ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy has been signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds, but a judge is still considering abortion advocates' request to put the restrictions on hold. The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to step down from leading the Chicago civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition he founded in 1971. A Long Island architect has been arrested in connection with three of the long-unsolved killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders. Hollywood productions and promotional tours around the world have been put on indefinite hold as actors join writers on the picket lines. French fighter jets trailed red-white-and-blue smoke over Paris monuments and families held picnics around France to celebrate Bastille Day. A little more than a week after contract talks between UPS and the union representing 340,000 of its workers broke down, UPS said it will begin training many of its non-union employees in the U.S. to step in should there be a strike. IRS leaders have laid out how they netted $38 million in delinquent taxes from more than 175 high-income taxpayers in the past few months. A new poll finds that only about 1 in 10 U.S. adults give high ratings to the way democracy is working in the United States or how well it represents the interests of most Americans. The NCAA has fined Tennessee more than $8 million and issued a scathing report outlining more than 200 infractions during the three-year tenure of former football coach Jeremy Pruitt. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Lee Enterprises produces many national, regional and sports podcasts. Learn more here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Dwight McKee Social Scientist Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Douglass Memorial Community Chirch Jeff Cohen Co-founder: ROOTS ACTION.org

Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Atty. Erin Connelly COVENANT STRATEGIES Atty Daryl Jones Chairman: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION Medea Benjamin Co-founder: CODEPINK Dwight McKee Social Scientist LINDSAY KOSHGARIAN Program Director: NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist CELEBRATIONS BY US/Shapearl Wells Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Rev. Atty. Janette Wilson Executive Director: PUSH/Excel Education Program Dwight McKee Social Scientist Atty. Erin Connelly COVENANT STRATEGIES Joshua Seftel Film Director: STRANGER AT THE GATE

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Wisconsin State Senator Lena Taylor CELEBRATIONS BY US/Shapearl Wells Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Atty. Robert Patillo Rainbow/PUSH Coalition WAOK AM/ATLANTA Atty. Daryl Jones Chairman: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION Tedra Smith/Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Joseph Kyles Executive Director: Rainbow/PUSH- Memphis Dwight McKee Dean, NEW MOUNT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago: MAAFA REDEMPTION PROJECT/ SANKOFA WELLNESS PROJECT

Pam "Your Gospel Sister" Morris Walton Author: 57 DAYS: Wait for a New Heart Interfaith Consultant Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist LIVE READ: CELEBRATIONS BY US/Shapearl Wells Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Dwight McKee Social Scientist Rev. Atty. Janette Wilson, Esq. Director: PUSH/Excel Education Program Former Administrator: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Texas Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Regina Brent Founder/President: UNITY PARTNERSHIPS

All-Star Weekend has already begun! Starting today there are many community events taking place… two taking place today involving youth in the SLC area, and a separate career fair event is taking place tomorrow for anyone interested in a job in sports, technology, and business. Chief Development Officer of the USA Basketball Foundation Jennifer L. Williams and Dr. Joseph Bryant, Founder and CEO of Rainbow Push Coalition, join Dave and Debbie in the studio to give you all the details you need to know about some of the upcoming events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Atty. Janette Wilson, Esq. Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. Nurse Scientist/Infection Preventionist Atty. Javier Bailey Atty. CK Hoffler Court TV; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; National Bar Association Atty. Robert Patillo Rainbow/PUSH Coalition WAOK AM/ATLANTA Dwight McKee Social Scientist Atty. Daryl Jones Chairman: TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COALITION

Today on the show: The front-line battle for human rights at the US Mexico border. The border region flooded by Venezuelans fleeing the hardships of the US embargo. Also on a special extended edition of the Election Crimes Bulletin with reporter/filmmaker, Greg Palast we'll be joined by celebrated civil rights attorney, CK Hoffler, chair of the National Board of the Rainbow-Push Coalition. She Represented Black Voters Matter and Greg in key voting rights litigation.. And of course greg is here as his film Vigilante: Georgia's Vote Suppression Hitman opens across the country, and here in the bay area this Wednesday The post The Latest Election Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast appeared first on KPFA.

Joseph (Joe) Miller, Esq is the Founder, President, CEO, and Founding Board Chair of The Washington Center for Technology Policy Inclusion (WashingTECH) — the nation's first organization focused exclusively on diversity and inclusion in technology public policy making. Joe is a member of the Advisory Committee at the Center for Democracy and Technology, a cohort for Google's Next Gen Policy Leaders, and is a recipient of the Rainbow Push Coalition's 2019 Media and Technology Inspiring Leader's Award. Before founding WashingTECH, Joe served as Deputy Director and Senior Policy Director of the Media and Technology Institute at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. In this episode… The internet is largely unregulated, with social media platforms targeting and coercing children to use their sites. As parents, how can you manage and control your children's online activity to ensure their safety? Joe Miller urges parents to conduct in-depth research into popular sites and platforms to ensure they are appropriate for use. It's also crucial to recognize the peer pressure that accompanies social media usage, so you can establish the proper boundaries. By familiarizing yourself with each application's parental controls, you can protect your children's data and monitor their media consumption. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels sit down with Joe Miller of WashingTech to discuss privacy concerns surrounding children's online activity. Joe shares social media safety concerns, the moves parents can make to protect their children online, and how to get involved in privacy policy-making.

In this episode, Vince and Jason sit down with Civil Rights Attorney Robert Patillo to discuss imigration issues, the left vs. rights' messaging to voters, and is Trumpism dying? Attorney Robert Hillard Patillo II is the Executive Director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's Peachtree Street Project headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. Attorney Patillo has worked with and advised Rev. Jesse L. Jackson for over 20 years and is a highly sought after speaker and organizer in the fields of Civil and Human Rights. Attorney Patillo has worked as a political organizer and Political Strategist for over 25 years as well as practicing Civil Rights Law for over a decade in his law practice at The Patillo Law Group, LLC. Patillo is also a national voice in media hosting his weekly radio show "People, Passion, Politics" on News and Talk 1380am WAOK as well as daily press appearances on Fox News, CNN, OANN, Newsmax, Real America's Voice, Roland Martin Unfiltered, Russia Today, PressTV, British Broadcasting Corporation and in print in the New York Times, Politico and Atlanta Journal and Constitutions. Check out his website here Check out his social media here: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube 0:00-1:45 - Introducing Robert Patillo 1:45 - Is Trumpism dead in Georgia? 3:45 - Is there voter suppression in Georgia? 6:35 - Stacey Abrams chances in Georgia 11:20 - Are Republicans and Democrats campaigning to the wrong people? 15:15 - How deep is the Democrats' bench of candidates? 17:40 - Why Trump's messaging was better than Biden's 29:00 - Are the Democrats losing the Latino community? 31:30 - The systematic issues behind immigration 40:30 - Who was involved in the Haitian president assassination? 43:30 - Does the media make areas seem more unsafe than they actually are? 46:00 - The solution to fixing the drug and crime crisis 49:30 - The right vs. left-wing approach to immigration Check out 'Police Cams Raw' here Visit the show page on the Daily Caller here And catch the full episodes on our premium YouTube page Check out the audio version on: Apple podcasts Spotify Audible SoundCloud Become a Daily Caller PATRIOT Visit our website Follow our social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram 'Vince & Jason Save The Nation' grapples with America's most pressing questions through intelligent, brutally honest conversations between Vince Coglianese and Jason Nichols, two nationally renowned political commentators who come from opposite sides of the political divide but share a profound love of country. Enlisting the support of their fascinating and talented guests, Vince and Jason tackle the existential issues confronting America and set out on their quest to Save the Nation.

On Today's Show: - Rev. Vickie Johnson - Pastor at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Chicago. - Dr. Shanina Knighton, R.N. - Infection Preventionist at Case Western Reserve University. - David Daley - Fairvote; Author: Ratf***ed; Unrigged. - Attorney CK Hoffler - Past President of the National Bar Association; Chair; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. - Attorney Daryl Jones - Chairman of the Transformative Justice Coalition. - Attorney Mark Fancher - National Conference of Black Lawyers. - Shapearl Wells - Celebrations By Us.

On Today's Show: - Rev. Vickie Johnson - Pastor: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Chicago. - Dr. Debra Furr-Holden - Associate Dean of Public Health at the Michigan State University School of Medicine. - Dr. Shanina Knighton R.N. - Infection Preventionist at Case Western Reserve University. - Bryce Greene - Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting; Student at Indiana University. - Attorney CK Hoffler - National Bar Association; Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. - Attorney Mark Fancher - National Conference of Black Lawyers. - Attorney Daryl Jones - Chairman: Transformative Justice Coalition. - Shapearl Wells - Celebrations by US.

Shadow Politics with Senator Michael Brown, co-host Marilia Duffles and guest Reverend Jesse Jackson A very special guest - The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. - Founder and President of Rainbow PUSH Coalition! Marília and I will speak with the Rev. Jackson about the national struggle for voting right protections, DC statehood and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The Rev. Jesse Jackson set the tone for an office that is now more than 30 years old. His leadership on the issue of DC statehood spans more than four decades and his advocacy continues to this day. We'll ask Rev. Jackson about the very first days of the DC Congressional Statehood Delegation and what he thinks our prospects are for passing the Washington, DC Admission Act, which currently has 46 cosponsors in the Senate.

Coco Das interviews Jonathan Friedman, PEN America, about their new report titled "Educational Gag Orders" about the onslaught of legislation restricting public education in the US about race, gender and American history (pen.org/report/educational-gag-orders). Friedman is the director of free expression and education at PEN America, where he oversees advocacy, analysis, and outreach to educational communities and academic institutions. Follow Friedman at @jzfriedman and PEN at @PENAmerica. Refuse Fascism Statement on the Acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse: We Need a Beautiful Rising to Stop Rising Fascism – No Fascist Vigilantes in Our Streets! Audio included from interviews with Justin Blake and Bishop Tavis Grant of the Rainbow Push Coalition was excerpted from NBC Chicago. Also mentioned in this episode: The Fight Against the White Supremacist Whitewash and Fascist Suppression of Historical Truth by Rafael Kadaris. Send your comments about the Refuse Fascism podcast to samanthagoldman@refusefascism.org or @SamBGoldman. Or leave a voicemail at 917-426-7582 or on https://anchor.fm/refuse-fascism/message. Connect with the movement at RefuseFascism.org and support: Venmo: @Refuse-Fascism Cashapp: @RefuseFascism paypal.me/refusefascism donate.refusefascism.org Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refuse-fascism/message

In this episode, I was honored to have educator, speaker and activist Ernest Crim III on the podcast to talk about his personal journey in education, the inspiration behind the making of his book, "Black History Saved My Life", how his college years served as a pivotal point for his evolution as an activist, and much more! To learn more about Ernest's work, you can visit his website at ernestcrim.com or follow him on all social media platforms with the handle @mrcrim3. BIO: Ernest Crim III is a self-proclaimed Black History Advocate who is a native of the southside of Chicago and a product of the late 80s. He is a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alum who advocates for Black History, equity and justice as a speaker, cultural consultant, sociopolitical commentator, cast member on the PBS documentary ‘Divided We Fall', author of the Amazon best-seller Black History Saved My Life, former City Council Candidate and high school social science instructor. As a consultant and speaker, he uses his experience with fighting a hate crime that went viral, to teach the important role Black History plays in becoming cultural compliant and equitable in the workplace, school and broader community. He has spoken at various conferences and institutions nationally, such as the United States Department of Education's Black History Month panel, the University of Chicago, Illinois State University and Nevada State College. Internationally, he's been a featured speaker in Canada and the United Kingdom. As an educator and activist, Mr. Crim has been awarded “Most Inspiring Teacher” more than five times, the “Joliet Chamber of Commerce's Great Teacher Award”, the National Hook-up of Black Women's “Gold Star Award for Education”, the P.E.P.S. “Community Activist of the Year Award”, and the “Dr. Isaac Singleton Award for Extraordinary Service” by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Joliet. His debut book, Black History Saved My Life: How My Viral Hate Crime led to an Awakening, which chronicles his experiences and triumphs with racism in relation to the hate crime he was the target of, is an Amazon best-seller. He has been featured on WVON radio, the NY Post, the Chicago Sun-Times and Tribune, PBS as a cast member on the documentary Divided We Fall, NPR, CBS, Matter of Fact (a television show produced by former CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien), the podcast of Red Table Talk co-host Adrienne Banfield-Norris, which is entitled Positively Gam and several other podcasts. Mr. Crim hopes to use his life experiences to inspire others to fight injustices and educate themselves for the purpose of empowerment, equity and justice. Black History saved Ernest's life. What's going to save yours? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

Check out the Entire ArticleIn recent years, NEA has also contributed money to a wide variety of leftwing advocacy groups, including: ACORN, the AFL-CIO, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, Campaign for America's Future, the Center for Community Change, the Children's Defense Fund, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Democracy Alliance, the Economic Policy Institute, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, the Human Rights Campaign, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, NAACP, the National Council of La Raza, the National Partnership for Women & Families, the National Urban League, the National Women's Law Center, People for the American Way, Planned Parenthood, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the Service Employees International Union, the Sierra Club, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, USAction, the Voter Participation Center (formerly called Women's Voices-Women's Vote), and the WAND Education Fund.In the 2008 and 2010 election-campaign seasons, the NEA gave a combined total of more than $15.3 million in Support the show (https://www.parentsrightsined.com/support-the-cause.html)

Robert Patillo, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense Attorney and Executive Director of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition joins Robin and David to discuss how the right-wing message machine seems hell-bent on driving UP the Covid death count! It's clear that they are fine crushing the aspirations and goals of Americans who are desperate to return to normal. And why? Because their worst-case scenario is that Joe Biden gets hailed as the steward who guided us there.So the Dr. Seuss cancel culture line didn't stick, the caravans of criminals flooding the border fell flat, eyes gloss over when anyone mentions Critical Race Theory, heck even the Liberal, Socialist, Marxist label isn't taking hold, mainly because no one spouting it even knows what Marxism is, or for that matter, what Mr. Marx's first name is. Kevin? Chad? Stuart?The perpetuation of the Big Lie, the ridiculous indignation about deficits (that old canard they pulled out of storage), and the unhinged players who are the faces of the Republican Party (aka. Party of Trump) in 2021, are working overtime to ensure that their shrinking base, the clear minority in the country, never releases their grip on power. They will do whatever it takes, and in their playbook, if it means a few un-vaccinated lunatics have to die, so be it.

This is part two of The Poor People Campaign's “Season of Nonviolent Direct Action,” which calls on congress to end the filibuster, pass all provisions of the For the People Act, restore and expand the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and raise the federal minimum wage to $15 dollars an hour.   Head back to Friday, July 16th for part one of this inspiring event. Speakers: Rev. Leonina Arismendi, Iglesia Del Pueblo; Attorney Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition; Ezra Levin, Indivisible; Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Presybterian Church USA; Bishop Tavis Grant, Rainbow Push Coalition; Jean Stokan, Sisters of Mercy; Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Maryland Poor People's Campaign Faith Leader Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com

Earlier this week, Bishop William Barber and The Poor People's Campaign held an event in Washington D.C. to launch a season of nonviolent direct action, supported by a coordinated effort of clergy and moral leaders and organizations, including SEIU, the Sunrise Movement and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. In today's episode, we listen in on the first portion of that event, with inspiring words and harsh realities from some of the most powerful voices in the movement. National Moral Monday rallys will be held weekly until August 8th in a stern but peaceful attempt to save our democracy--Monday the 19th will be the women's moral march on Washington. Speakers: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II; Attorney Roz Pelles, Vice President of Repairers of the Breach; Rev. Dr. Alvin O. Jackson, The Poor People's Campaign; Linnell H. Stokes Fall, Maryland Poor People's Campaign Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com

The summer playlist series continues on the fourth of July!!!  Pastor Sharpe honors those who sacrificed for our freedom by preaching in the Rev. Clay Evans Chapel located in the Rainbow Push Coalition headquarters.  He uses Esther 2:7 & The Throne ft. Frank Ocean's song "Made in America" to teach us how to make it in America.  We learn from those who came before us, and made it, despite being in various regimes with systems designed against them making it.  They taught us that we have to know our identities, embrace our communities and remember there is always divinity.

Welcome to Season Six of the Mother’s Quest Podcast and this special Mother’s Day episode, which shines a light on the untold stories and far-reaching impact of mothers and in particular Black mothers. For this episode, I had the honor of talking with Anna Malaika Tubbs, the brilliant biographer of the groundbreaking book The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation.In addition to being a mother to a 1 year old boy with another child on the way, Anna is an author, advocate, educator, scholar and Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Growing up abroad and influenced by her exposure to all kinds of cultures and beliefs, and by her own mother’s work advocating internationally for women’s and children’s rights, Anna uses an intersectional lens to advocate for women of color and to educate others. During her time as an undergraduate student at Stanford University, Anna took from what she’d seen in her parents’ work and began honing her own identity as an activist. As the First Partner of Stockton, CA, she co-authored the first-ever “Report on the Status of Women in Stockton” to guide future policy decisions with the experiences of diverse women in mind. She’s published articles featured in the Huffington Post, For Harriet, Darling Magazine and Blavity, on issues ranging from mass incarceration to the forced sterilization of Black women, as well as the importance of feminism, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Throughout all her work and writing, she draws on her personal experience and extensive research to examine and make relevant gender and race issues in the US, especially the pervasive erasure of Black women. In this incredible debut book, The Three Mothers, Anna celebrates Black motherhood by telling the story of the three women who raised and shaped some of America’s most pivotal civil rights heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin. Alberta King, Louise Little and Berdis Baldwin were all born at the beginning of the 20th century, all were forced to contend with the prejudices of Jim Crow as Black women, all forged their own unique paths, using their beliefs and talents to shape not only their children but those around them, and all three had to bury their children, two of them after losing their sons to gun violence. In these mothers and their stories, amidst the pain and grief, there also existed vibrancy, love and conviction. One of my biggest takeaways from my conversation with Anna is the importance of acknowledging the continued injustices that Black women endure today and that although Black women continue to experience tremendous grief, they also experience joy and they are not “a conquered victim," but are living through life as whole human beings. My Mother’s Day wish is that you will find time and space to slow down and truly listen to Anna’s insights about the mothers whose stories she so beautifully tells, that you will get and read her book The Three Mothers, and that you’ll join me in saying “yes” to Anna’s challenge. She asks that all of us advance our understanding of different forms of motherhood. Picking up books she says, especially those that focus on Black mothers and Black motherhood, can bring healing for everybody.   Much appreciation, P.S. Know someone who would love this conversation? Pay this forward to a friend who may be interested. This Episode is Dedicated by: Sybrina Fulton After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012. As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind  “Black Lives Matter.” In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018). Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award. A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She created the Circle of Mothers to bring together mothers who have lost children or family members to senseless gun violence for the purpose of healing, empowerment, and fellowship towards the larger aim of community building.    Connect with Sybrina: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram Trayvon Martin Foundation   Give a Mother’s Day Gift: Help mothers heal from the loss of a loved one by supporting and donating to the Circle of Mothers, Sybrina’s weekend retreat for mothers who have lost a child to gun violence. You can support the cause here. Special thanks to Jill Daniel of Happy Women Dinners for introducing us to Anna and her work!    In This Episode We Talk About: Anna's commitment to fighting the erasure of Black women's stories. What inspired Anna to focus her first book on the mothers of sons of the Civil Rights Movement. How painful moments like George Floyd's murder, and joyful moments like Stacy Abram's organizing in Georgia, had Anna editing and adding more relevance right up until the book was published. Anna’s decision to focus on MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin as the three famous sons, and their mothers, Alberta King, Louise Little, and Berdis Baldwin whose stories she would tell. The lessons revealed in Anna's book that all mothers can learn from across the E.P.I.C. guideposts. The importance of acknowledging that Black women are "not a conquered victim" but living through life as a whole human being. Anna's challenge for all mothers listening to expand our awareness through reading and her hope that this book will be seen as a celebration of Black womanhood.   This Episode's Challenge: Anna invites us to think about what we can all read to advance our understanding of different forms of motherhood. Picking up books that focus on Black mothers and Black motherhood can bring healing for everybody. The more we are informed, the more conscious we become.  Anna’s next recommendation after finishing her book: The Power of Purpose by Alicia Garza which begins with a powerful description of the impact of Alicia’s mother on her.    Learn More More About Anna: Anna Malaika Tubbs is an Author, advocate, educator, and a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Anna grew up abroad in Dubai, Mexico, Sweden, Estonia, and Azerbaijan. Influenced by her exposure to all kinds of cultures and beliefs, Anna is inspired to bring people together through the celebration of difference. Motivated by her mother’s work advocating for women’s and children’s rights around the world, Anna uses an intersectional lens to advocate for women of color and educate others. During her time as an undergraduate student at Stanford University, Anna took from what she’d seen in her parents’ work and began honing her own identity as an activist. She served as the president of Stanford’s Black Student Union when she was only a sophomore and she was also the Executive Director of Stanford’s Alternative Spring Break. In these roles, she organized rallies and events focused on the concerns of the Black community, she fundraised money for women’s clinics in the Bay Area and grew her passion for advocacy and social justice. As the First Partner of Stockton, CA, she co-authored the first-ever “Report on the Status of Women in Stockton” to help guide future policy decisions with the experiences of diverse women in mind. Anna is also a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who has worked with companies and individuals interested in progressing their DEI goals. Anna has published articles on issues ranging from mass incarceration to the forced sterilization of Black women, as well as the importance of feminism, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, For Harriet, Darling Magazine, and Blavity. Her first book, titled The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation, is being published by Flatiron Books in February 2021.Grab a copy of Anna’s The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation HERE! Follow Anna: Twitter Instagram Anna Malaika Tubbs’ Website   Additional Resources: The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart by Alicia Garza Documentary: I Am Not Your Negro. Based on the unfinished manuscript by James Baldwin  Mother’s Quest Ep 55: From Grief to Advocacy and a Circle of Mothers with Trayvon Martin’s Mother Sybrina Fulton     Announcements: It’s Mother’s Quest May! Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you’ll seize this holiday as an opportunity to say “yes” to yourself. We’ve declared it Mother’s Quest May in our community and have so many wonderful things to share with you as the month progresses:  The podcast season launch with this episode My first publication the Mother’s Quest Inspiration Guide A self-guided version of the annual Mother’s Quest Manifesto Challenge  And a live virtual “Yes Day for Moms” that I’m co-facilitating with the amazing Graeme Seabrook.  Join the free Facebook Group and sign up for email updates at www.mothersquest.com to learn all the details and come along with us during this special month.     Acknowledgments: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Amanda Kruger Hill Graeme Seabrook Anne Armstrong Herve Clermont Samantha Arsenault Vickie Giambra Casey O'Roarty of Joyful Courage Kathie Moehlig or TransFamily Support Services Anne Ferguson of MamaFuel On the Move and etsuko Kubo Kate Amoo-Gottfried Nicole Lee Olivia Parr-Rud "Vince" of the While Black Podcast Sara Brannin-Mooser Lindsay Pera Julie Castro Abrams Alexia Vernon Brooke Markevicius Democracy Clothing Michael Skolnik Helgi Maki Kari Azuma Tamara Sobomehin Katie Krimitsos Carrie Caulfield Arick Rachel Rosen Chandra Brooks Jen Simon Monisha Vasa Celia Ward-Wallace Vanessa Couto Desiree Adaway Rachel Steinman Katie Hanus Denise Barreto Sage B. Hobbs Samantha Nolan-Smith Jody Smith Emily Cretella Collette Flanagan Titilayo Tinubu Ali Carly Magnus Hurt Lizzy Russinko Suzanne Brown Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach Katharine Earhart Jessica Kupferman Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs Erin Kendall Niko Osoteo Erik Newton Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore The Sustainable Living Podcast Samantha Arsenault Attica Locke   Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Four of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution. If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com   Mother's Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Welcome to madang. Madang is the outdoor living room of the world. Here, we invite you to sit and tune into unreserved, remarkable conversations with renown authors, leaders, public figures and scholars on religion, culture and everything in-between. This is the fourth episode of madang where I converse with Rev. Jesse Jackson on his book "Keeping Hope Alive: Sermons & Speeches of Rev. Jesse Jackson". Rev. Jesse Jackson is the founder and president of “Rainbow PUSH Coalition”. He is a civil rights leader, Baptist minister and was a candidate of the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988. Conversations on his civil rights work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and his ongoing civil rights work....... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grace-ji-sun-kim/support

Education is the key to unlock the American Dream. So what will it take for all students to have equal access to its potential, and equal power to shape our democracy?For 40 years, the Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson has been trying to answer that question. Since its inception, she’s worked with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advocate for excellence in education for all students. In this episode, she’ll share stories from her struggle for racial and gender equity.This episode was recorded live as part of our Women’s History Month series. Pat Harris, our Board of Trustees Chair, will take it away from here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Black History Month, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and syndicated radio host, Santita Jackson, join forces for a special Rainbow/PUSH-Let’s Talk About It with Santita Jackson and Friends, to have a conversation with Black doctors and health experts on COVID-19. Santita Jackson hosts the top-rated Progressive talk radio show on the nation's largest Progressive Talk Radio station, Chicago's WCPT820. Monday, February 8, Santita Jackson will host this discussion on her weekly Monday night Facebook Live show, "LET'S TALK ABOUT IT with SANTITA JACKSON and FRIENDS." This Saturday, February 13th, this roundtable discussion will be re-broadcast on television on the IMPACT Recorded: February 8, 2021

Equity and Inclusivity do not just happen. It takes conscientious effort over time to truly work toward these ideals. Today we speak with Nathaniel Rouse, the Director of Equity, Race, & Cultural Diversity Initiatives at Barrington Community School District 220.Nathaniel L. Rouse began his teaching career in public education as an English teacher at West Leyden High School in the fall of 1999. After teaching for 3 years, he entered education administration as a Dean of Students at his alma mater, Elgin High School in 2002. From 2004-2008, Mr. Rouse was an assistant principal at Highland Park High School before becoming the first African-American principal at Oak Park & River Forest High School in 2008.   After serving as Principal at Oak Park and River Forest High School, Mr. Rouse became the first ever Director of Equity, Race, & Cultural Diversity Initiatives at Barrington Community School District 220 for the 2020-2021 school year.  Mr. Rouse is in his 25th year in education and is dedicated to transformational leadership, service, and action that eradicates the systemic inhibitors in schools that continue to marginalize students of color.  Oak Park River Forest was the high school featured on the Starz Docuseries America to Me which aired in 2018, which focused on the achievement disparities of students of color in an affluent suburban school district. In 2011, Mr. Rouse received the Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year Award from Northeastern Illinois University.  In 2018, Mr. Rouse received the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund Overcomers Award. Finally, Mr Rouse was most recently featured in the 2020 November/December Quintessential Barrington.   Mr. Rouse has a proven track record of challenging the status quo to successfully lead and transform educational systems to attain equitable outcomes for all. 

The National Bar Association (NBA) is leading the charge in Georgia in representing Black Voters Matter Fund, Transformative Justice Coalition and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in the lawsuit against the illegal purging of almost 200,000 voters by the Georgia Secretary of State. NBA President CK Hoffler is on today to explain what's happening ahead of the historic runoff election.Executive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Attorney CK Hoffler is the President of the National Bar Association and the first woman to serve as Chair of the Board of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. She joins today’s show to give her legal analysis of Trump’s lawsuits against individual states for various “issues” he has with their (legal) vote counting processes.Executive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miles mediator & arbitrator Winter Wheeler interviews the legendary CK Hoffler, President of the National Bar Association and Chair of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. President Hoffler's contributions to the legal profession and commitment to social justice inspires, motivates, and energizes everyone around her! 

Some relatives and supporters of Jacob Blake, the Black man severely wounded by Kenosha police in a shooting last month, are raising concerns about a new step in the state of Wisconsin's review process. The concerns came up last Thursday night during another visit to Kenosha by civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson. On Sept. 21, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the hiring of former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray to review an upcoming state Justice Department report on the Aug. 23 wounding of Blake. Kaul says Kenosha County District Attorney Mike Gravely wanted an experienced person to analyze the report prior to Gravely possibly issuing charges in the officer-involved shooting. But during a brief Q&A with news reporters Thursday night at a Kenosha church, Chicago area Bishop Tavis Grant, of Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition, raised questions about Wray. "He is on their team. He is one of them, and we find it strange they would select a consultant when charges are

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Hear from Corinne Betty Magness, Illinois Political Director for Rainbow Push Coalition, who will help us understand the impact of the Census and our rights with respect to questions asked. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Many people are fascinated by the Harlem Renaissance, and it's rich history, and that's was even demonstrated recently by the success of the Madame C.J. Walker miniseries and by the continual popularity of such authors as Langston Hughes and others from that era...But, with all of that, there were some interesting times and some folks had problems even with identity politics back then..Filmmaker Robert Phillipson has explored then in several of his movies and we will have him as a guest tonight...Also joining us will be Attorney Robert Patillo.A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Attorney Robert Hillard Patillo, II is a lifelong civil and human rights activist. He is entirely dedicated to serving the poor and underprivileged. As an activist, Patillo has led workers on organization campaigns to petition for better wages, worked to integrate segregated organizations, and assisted discriminated workers against celebrity Chef Paula Deen while working with Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.An experienced political strategist, has Patillo worked for over a 15 year on political campaigns on the local, state and national level. Patillo is currently a talk radio host on CBS Radio/ENTERCOM Radio and is a highly sought after political commentator and national speaker. Patillo has been featured in articles in the New York Times, Huffington Post and Politico Magazine to name a few is a frequent guest on cable news'And we will be rejoined by Robyn Parets....and her friend THE YOMA METHOD was created, and continues to be taught by Martial Artist and Yoga Instructor, Mecca Nelson. The system allows you to deepen your connection with the self while simultaneously rejuvenating your Qi .  And we will have the amazing sports commentator Amy Lawrence, Armand King talking about Human Trafficking..and a Founder of Classhooks .

Many people are fascinated by the Harlem Renaissance, and it's rich history, and that's was even demonstrated recently by the success of the Madame C.J. Walker miniseries and by the continual popularity of such authors as Langston Hughes and others from that era...But, with all of that, there were some interesting times and some folks had problems even with identity politics back then..Filmmaker Robert Phillipson has explored then in several of his movies and we will have him as a guest tonight...Also joining us will be Attorney Robert Patillo.A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Attorney Robert Hillard Patillo, II is a lifelong civil and human rights activist. He is entirely dedicated to serving the poor and underprivileged. As an activist, Patillo has led workers on organization campaigns to petition for better wages, worked to integrate segregated organizations, and assisted discriminated workers against celebrity Chef Paula Deen while working with Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.An experienced political strategist, has Patillo worked for over a 15 year on political campaigns on the local, state and national level. Patillo is currently a talk radio host on CBS Radio/ENTERCOM Radio and is a highly sought after political commentator and national speaker. Patillo has been featured in articles in the New York Times, Huffington Post and Politico Magazine to name a few is a frequent guest on cable news'And we will be rejoined by Robyn Parets....and her friend THE YOMA METHOD was created, and continues to be taught by Martial Artist and Yoga Instructor, Mecca Nelson. The system allows you to deepen your connection with the self while simultaneously rejuvenating your Qi .  And we will have the amazing sports commentator Amy Lawrence, Armand King talking about Human Trafficking..and a Founder of Classhooks .

I’m honored to bring this special episode of the Mother’s Quest Podcast to you with mother, activist, writer, co-founder of the Trayvon Martin Foundation and an inspiration to so many, Sybrina Fulton.  The episode is the last in a series I’ve recorded for the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative on the subject of gun safety and the intersectional impact of gun violence on our communities.  Unfortunately, Sybrina deeply knows the grief that comes in the wake of gun violence. But, after the deadly 2012 shooting of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, she felt compelled to rise up, literally pushing herself to get out of her bed, becoming the voice for her son and embarking on a journey to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and racial profiling.   In 2016, Sybrina rallied to the forefront at the Democratic National Convention with a group of African American trailblazing women, connected by tragedy, who became known as “Mothers of the Movement” for the “Black Lives Matter” Movement the death of their children sparked.  She didn’t stop there. In 2017, Sybrina co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, which became the subject of a docu-series that debuted this year, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. This intimate conversation, over a year in the making, was a unique opportunity to delve into Sybrina’s own journey, how the E.P.I.C. guideposts show up in her life and in her activism, and to hear her powerful call to action to invest in mothers, by reaching out to mothers grieving in our own communities and by contributing to her “Circle of Mothers,” a labor of love that came to her in her dreams.  I’m grateful to activist Michael Skolnik, who dedicated this episode, for connecting me to Sybrina and for inviting us to spread this conversation far and wide and direct resources to help mothers turn their grief into healing and advocacy, following Sybrina’s powerful example.  It costs $1500 to sponsor a grieving mother to attend Circle of Mothers. Michael and I have each pledged the first $3,000 to a GoFundMe campaign, each of us contributing $1500 to help a mother who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend.  Much appreciation,  Julie Neale   P.S. Know someone who you think would appreciate this special episode? Share this conversation!   This Episode is Dedicated by: Michael Skolnik Michael Skolnik was recently profiled in the NY Times and identified as “the man you go to if you want to leverage the power of celebrity and the reach of digital media to soften the ground for social change.” But, besides all of that, he is most proud to be the father of Mateo Ali, a rambunctious five year old.  He is the co-founder and partner of The Soze Agency, a social impact agency that partners with companies, non-profits, foundations and movements to create campaigns that uplift compassion, authenticity and equity. He is a respected leader in the new social justice movement, and has helped ignite conversations around America’s relationship with race, the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and Eric Garner, and the Obama and Trump presidencies. He is a prolific voice on social media with more than 350,000 followers, and a regular commentator on outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. Michael serves on the Board of Directors for Rock The Vote, The Trayvon Martin Foundation, Policy Link, The Gathering For Justice and The Young Partners Board of The Public Theater. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter The Soze Agency Learn more about Michael Skolnik: https://about.me/michaelskolnik In This Episode We Talk About: What Sybrina wishes everyone would know about approaching a conversation with a mother who has lost a child. My 14 year old son’s question to Sybrina about what it feels like when your calling and the powerful work you’re doing is sparked by a tremendous loss. Why we need systemic and cultural change, and more awareness-raising conversations, to keep young people of color safe from racial profiling. The tragic death of Chinedu Okobi, an unarmed young black man who was tasered to death by San Mateo County deputies, just 20 minutes from my own home. The importance for grieving mothers to remember the things that they used to love and what Sybrina’s joyful outlet is The Circle of Mothers and how the idea to create it came to Sybrina in a dream. Sybrina’s challenge for all of us to open our hearts and to reach out to mothers, across differences, who have lost their child to let them know we care. Why investing in mothers is the most powerful lever to impact gun control. Resources and Topics Mentioned: Trayvon Martin Foundation Circle of Mothers Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin Remembrance Weekend: Peace Walk on February 9th followed by the Remembrance Gala on February 10th Article from CNN about Chinedu Okobi – Facebook executive says unreleased video calls into question police account of brother’s death GoFundMe for Circle of Mothers Women Podcasters in Solidarity website Other Mother’s Quest Episodes in This Series on Gun Safety:  Ep 37: Generations Rising for Gun Safety with Gloria Pan Ep 54: Superheroes, Fighting Patriarchy, and Courageously Defeating Gun Violence with Ladd Everitt   And in Last Year’s Series on Anti-Racism and Police Accountability: Ep 27: Courageous Conversations about Race with Nicole Lee EP31: Brave Spaces and Solidarity with “Rad Women” Author Kate Schatz EP33: Beyond the Trauma: Legacy, Compassion and Change with Mothers Against Police Brutality Co-Founder Sara Mokuria This Week’s Challenge: For this week’s challenge, Sybrina asks us to reach out to a mother who has lost a child and be a support to them. Take them out, let them know you are here, organize something for a group. Let them know that they are not alone.  Learn More About Sybrina Fulton: After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012. As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.” In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018). Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award. A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She created the Circle of Mothers as a way to empower women. The purpose of the Circle of Mothers is to bring together mothers who have lost children or family members to senseless gun violence for the purpose of healing, empowerment, and fellowship towards the larger aim of community building.  Connect with Sybrina at: Facebook Twitter Instagram www.circleofmothers.org www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org

If you’re a parent, then you aware the parenting is not easy. You know that parenting takes work. As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child. What happens to those dreams when you learn that your child was murdered? What does healing look like for you? You might even think can your heartache have purpose. Join us as Sybrina Fulton speak from her heart of going from heartbreak to social change. After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012.As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.”In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018).Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award.In October 2017, the bio-epic, Thurgood Marshall, opened in theatres across America with Fulton acting in the role of young Marshall’s mother, Norma Arica. Fulton has transcended as a civil rights icon embarking on a journey to ensure the world “will never forget” Trayvon Martin. In February 2012, she launched the Annual Trayvon Martin Peace Walk and Remembrance Dinner to commemorate her son’s birthday. The Trayvon Martin Foundation has helped put a face on the injustices in America and Sybrina Fulton is compared by many to a modern-day Mamie Till, the late mother of slain teen, Emmett Till. Her message of hope and a demand for change not only appeals to people’s hearts, it is exemplified by her personal experiences and endeavors.A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.Recommended ResourcesTo learn more about Redefining Grief: http://herdynemercier.comTo advertise on the podcast: herdyne@mercierwellness.comFor questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast: info@mercierwellness.comTo schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation orhttp://herdynemercier.com/contact-me/   To check out all our past episodes: http://herdynemercier.com/#podcast Social MediaPodcast Hashtag: #RedefiningGrief    #TheChiefGriefCrusader    #HerdyneMercier   #MercierWellness    #Grief  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERDYNEMERCIERFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/herdynemercierlcswYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/herdyneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herdyne-mercier-lcsw-chief-grief-crusader-6050aa72/Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MercierWellness  

Zach sits down with Michelle Gadsden-Williams, the managing director and North American inclusion & diversity lead at Accenture, to discuss her role at work and why inclusion is placed first in her job title. They also talk about her book, Climb, and how she sees organizations shifting in the next decade to be more inclusive to trans people.Read Michelle's full bio on AIT, and check out her book on Amazon! Connect with her on Twitter!Search open positions at Accenture.com!Check out Accenture's Inclusion and Diversity Index!Connect with Accenture on the following platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, IG, Facebook, YouTubeTRANSCRIPTZach: What’s up, y’all? It’s Zach with Living Corporate, and I’m really excited to share something with y’all, okay? Now, I shared this last week, but just in case you missed it last week I’ma share it again. Living Corporate has partnered with Accenture to feature some of their most experienced North American black and brown managing directors and share their journeys, okay? My hope is you check out this and you peep the links in the show notes to learn more about each of them, including our next guest, Michelle Gadsden-Williams. Michelle Gadsden-Williams is the managing director [and] inclusion and diversity lead for North America at Accenture. Previously, she was the co-founder and chief operating officer of women’s empowerment initiatives and diverse entertainment investments, based in New York City. Michelle Gadsden-Williams has acquired a number of community service awards and accolades for her work as a diversity practitioner. More recently, she has been recognized as a 2015 Ebony Magazine Power 100 Honoree. Over the span of her career, Gadsden-Williams has been profiled in Black Enterprise Magazine, Diversity Inc., Diversity Executive, Ebony, Essence, Fortune, History Makers, Heart & Soul, Jet, New Vision—listen, y’all. Y’all get it, right? Okay, I’ma put the whole bio in the show notes. The point is Michelle has it going on. She’s killing it, okay? Beast. Straight up. [straight up sfx] And you know what? Also put one of those “owww”. [owww sfx] Like, this is crazy. I’m just so, so impressed. Her other notable tributes include being named the 2010 recipient of the Maya Way Award for Diversity Leadership by the incomparable Dr. Maya Angelou, receiving the 2008 recipient of the Harvard Black Men’s Forum Businesswoman of the Year Award, accepting the Rainbow Push Coalition’s Bridge Builder Award by the honorable Rev Jesse L. Jackson, and being recognized with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree from Kean University for her outstanding personal and professional accomplishments in the field of diversity and inclusion. In 2013, Gadsden-Williams was appointed as a member of the Global Advisory Council on Gender Parity for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Y’all… do y’all understand—like, come on. Give me the air horns right here. [air horns sfx] Like, this is incredible. I am just impressed. I mean, look, man, I’m over here—we grindin’. Like, like, like… [what more do you want from me?] Look, with that being said, the next thing you’re gonna hear is my interview with Michelle Gadsden-Williams. Check it out.Zach: Michelle, welcome to the show. How are you doing?Michelle: I am doing very well. How are you?Zach: [applause sfx] Doing really well, really excited to have you on the show. For those of us who don't know you, would you mind sharing a little bit about yourself?Michelle: Sure. My name is Michelle Gadsden-Williams, and I am the managing director and lead for inclusion and diversity in North America with Accenture and the author of the award-winning book "Climb."Zach: Come on, now. [both laugh] Now--I love it. I love it from the jump. We'll be talking about Climb--we're gonna get there a little bit later in this conversation. Let's talk a little bit about the first thing you said, about the fact that you're the North American lead for I&D. And your title is I&D and not D&I. Can we talk a little bit about why inclusion has been placed firstMichelle: And this is a phenomena that's been happening, I'd say, over the past few years, where a lot of organization and diversity practitioners are starting to think of this notion of diversity as being--being a standalone entity is no longer enough, that inclusion is extremely paramount as having a culture of inclusion. So diversity is the invitation to the party, and inclusion is being asked to dance, as we say. So in my view, I&D is an essential component of everything that Accenture does, and we aim to be the most inclusive organization in the world, and so we recognize that inclusion and diversity foster greater creativity and innovation. So that's one of the reasons why we've decided to reverse it and have big I and big D.Zach: I love it, I love it. You know, and it's interesting, because a piece from Take the Lead, where you were featured, starts like this. It says, quote, "When Michelle Gadsden-Williams started working in human resources in 1990, the mission in her field was called affirmative action." And, I mean, that's really interesting, right? 'Cause we talked a little bit before we started the show--we talked a little bit about your tenure, right, and the breadth and depth of your experience, and, you know--so you started in 1990. Despite it being almost 2020, there are still folks who believe I&D efforts are some version of affirmative action. So, like, how do you, as an executive leader, navigate the fears and frustrations of those who look at I&D as a zero-sum game?Michelle: Yeah, that's an interesting question, and I'm going to go back to a piece of research that Accenture conducted a short time ago. And one of the things that we've done, earlier this year, is to take a step back and think about, you know, what is this impact of I&D in the workplace, and so we conducted a survey of about 18,000 employees of companies around the world, and we asked two very important questions, one of which was "How inclusive is your culture?" The other was "How willing are you to innovate?" And so while diversity factors very much into--and has a significant impact on--the innovation mindset, a culture of equality is the multiplier, and that's what's really going to help companies maximize innovation. So when I started doing this work many years ago, and actually it was just before 1990--yes, it was called affirmative action, and the strategy was really more about "So how many individuals of difference do you have?" So it was basically a headcount exercise. It had nothing to do with culture. It had nothing to do with inclusion. It had nothing to do about what we're talking about today. So fast forward to current day. This notion of inclusion and diversity has evolved, and now many organizations are really starting to see the true power of what this work represents, that it's not just about counting heads. It's about making those heads count and ensuring that every single individual, regardless of their difference, has an opportunity to realize their potential, realize their ambition, have a seat at the table, and to reach their career aspiration, whatever that may be.Zach: That's a really powerful point, because--it's interesting. I've been having conversations with folks who talk about inclusion, and I've asked individuals and leaders of organizations, like, "Look, how do you actually define inclusion?" And people will say, "Well, making sure everybody feels included." And I was like, "Okay..." [both laugh]Michelle: Well, that's interesting.Zach: And I'm like, "Okay..." But what I think is paramount when we talk about inclusion is the fact that inclusion from my perspective--and this may sound--maybe I'm framing it radically, but there's some type of distribution of power, right, to individuals so that they actually have a true voice. Like, I don't--I don't see a voice at the table absent some level of authority or power. And so when you talk about, like, career development and making sure that they're growing and that folks are progressing and things of that nature, what I'm hearing is--and I'm not trying to put words in your mouth, so help me, keep me honest--what I'm hearing is is that part of that inclusion definition also comes with some level of--if it's, like, promotion or positioning them, positioning folks, so their voice can actually be heard in ways that make sense, right? It's not just about, you know, nodding and smiling, but making sure that they're actually empowered.Michelle: That's exactly right. We all--like, we're all sitting around a table, that it's allowing individuals the place and the space to allow their perspective or their point of view to be voiced. So we all have a responsibility to ensure that that happens, whether or not people recognize that or not. I believe that's what true inclusion is all about, ensuring that people who have a seat at that table, they believe that they matter, that their perspectives and opinions and points of view--that they matter.Zach: No, I love that. I love that, and it's so--I really do believe--and I recognize your point in that where Accenture is in their journey, in their I&D journey, but I would challenge that--as I've had multiple conversations with other leaders, HR practitioners, other folks who ascribe themselves as I&D leaders or D&I leaders--that definition of inclusion, it always falls a little bit short to me. And maybe my bar is a little too high, but I'm like, "Okay, at what point are we actually empowering these folks who have been historically disenfranchised and under-represented in these spaces with actual power and, like, authority, so that they can actually, to your point, have the space and the breadth at the table to speak and actually actualize something?"Michelle: Exactly. And I think to your point, organizations are just simply not seeing inclusion as the right thing to do anymore. It just makes all the sense in the world, especially when you're talking about creating a culture of equity and empowerment where every voice counts and all of those kinds of things. This is the action that's behind all of that.Zach: Absolutely. And speaking of action, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Pride, and our workplaces are increasingly diverse, and in that diversity, trans individuals are working in the corporate space at larger numbers than ever before, along with black and brown professionals and, of course, intersect--we can't ignore the reality of intersectionality, that we have black and brown trans professionals also in the workplace. And so how do you see organizations shifting in the next decade to be more inclusive to trans individuals, particularly trans women of color?Michelle: I believe it all goes back to culture first and for organizations to look at building cultures where every single individual feels included and where they can bring their whole selves to work. Things like the Pride celebration--we had a week-long celebration here in New York, which was amazing, and I'm still recovering from all of the celebrations--Zach: Yeah! I had some friends out there.Michelle: Exactly. I just think that it's really about focusing on the individual, their needs and wants and desires, and a lot of us have very different lived experiences outside of the workplace, and a lot of societal burdens, we bring those things into the workplace unfortunately. And so when we talk about inclusion, when we talk about intersectionality and all of those things, none of this works unless the culture is such that it encourages and fosters an environment where authenticity, where being your true, authentic self in ways that invites others to be curious about your lived experience, all of this helps an individual to be a lot more innovative, productive. They will, by nature, feel included. I just think that all of this resonates, and all of this will ensure that, you know, individuals, they will feel truly valued for their differences and to be--and feel free to be exactly who they are, that they're not just there to check a box and that they're empowered to contribute in many ways. So I just think that the underpin of all of this is around culture. It's around innovation mindset. It's about the appreciation of the differences that we all bring to the table and the understanding and awareness that we all don't experience the world, our workplaces, in the same way, and that's what intersectionality is all about.Zach: 100%. You're spot on, Michelle. It's interesting, because what your point reminds me of--we just had a conversation with Tamara, the MD out of Austin--Michelle: Oh, Tamara Fields? Yes.Zach: That's right, Tamara Fields.Michelle: [?] a friend of mine, yes.Zach: Yes, and we were talking to Tamara about the reality of emotional labor. Like, there's a level of emotional labor involved in just existing as a non-white person in a majority-white space, right? So, you know, you see something in the news--like, because we were talking about seeing whatever atrocity you want to choose from--and not to sound flippant or dismissive, but if you're looking at the border crisis or you're looking at a police shooting or whatever the case may be, absorbing that type of content and then coming into a space that is uniquely alien to you can be exhausting. And to your whole point around, like, culture, what I'm reading--and I'm not saying you're saying this. What I read that as is that organizations will--organizational culture will change as the majority allows it to change, right? Meaning that if the majority of a space are adaptive to a particular culture, then the organization will shift, but if there is collective push-back against whatever the initiative may be, then things will slow down, right? And I think we see that, not just at a macro level--or at a micro level in our working perspective, but we also see it, like--we've seen it in the history of America, and so I think that really leads me to ask, like, when you think about--when you talk about culture and culture shifting, what advice or--what are things that you've seen executives do, organizational executives do, to facilitate cultural change for more inclusive workplaces?Michelle: Well, I think there are several things that leaders must do, the first of which is they have to make I&D, inclusion and diversity, a priority. There needs to be established diversity objectives and priorities, equal pay, advancement goals. Like, all of that needs to be established in order to shift the culture to the desired state. The second thing I would say is making leaders accountable, holding individuals' feet to the fire, and we have to track progress and really have some tangible consequences where if a leader does not--is not on board, then there needs to be some sort of--and maybe it's not a consequence. Maybe that is a strong word, but there needs to be some accountability in terms of ensuring that diversity and inclusion is priority #1 if we are to create the ideal culture that we're talking about here. I also think encouraging risk taking and ensuring that employees know that they have the freedom to experiment, to ideate, to innovate, and that's what helps us all learn and grow as professionals. So I just think all of these things will help us get to that ideal state and also create a culture--you talked about the freedom to fail. I think all of this helps in that regard.Zach: No, you're absolutely right, you're absolutely right. So, you know, earlier this season we had Chris Moreland. Chris Moreland is the chief inclusion officer at Vizient, and he was on the show. He talked a bit about covering and the actions that non-majority folks in the corporate space participate in to feel safe. I think the concept of covering--I know that you're fairly, if not deeply, familiar with it, as it's been--it's a fairly established concept. We see it in a lot of whitepapers from McKinsey to Deloitte. I believe Accenture's even talked about the concept of covering within the topic of D*I or I&D. What are some of the key covering activities you believe non-majority members commit in the workplace?Michelle: Let's see--okay, so say that again. So what are some of the--Zach: What are some of the key covering activities--what are some of the key ways that you see black and brown folks covering themselves in the workplace?Michelle: Oh. I would say things like not being active or involved in workplace activities like employee resource groups and things that can be perceived as polarizing. Sometimes people of color tend to opt out of things that might look or--at least from their perception--might look [like it's] nonsensical. So for example, I'm sure you're familiar with the employee resource groups or business resource groups depending upon which company you work for, and I've had individuals not engaged because they're like, "I don't need to be a part of that. I would much rather spend my time being part of the majority population." So that's a form of covering. I've worked with Hispanic colleagues who will change their name so that it's more Anglo-Saxon-sounding versus Latino-sounding. So for example, I worked with a gentleman named Juan Guzman, and he changed his name to John Guzman, because in his view it sounded less ethnic. That's a form of covering. So, you know, the list can go on and on, but I just think that when people cover--I don't think it serves anyone well. I don't believe in pretending. I don't believe in being something that you're not. You are who you are. Be proud of who you are. We are all individuals that have a gift and talent to bring to the table, regardless of what youre last name is, regardless of if you're wearing natural hair, regardless of if you are--if you have a thick accent and you're trying to get rid of that. I just think that the more in which these environments that we're working in are receptive and appreciative of the differences that we all bring, the better off we all are and the more productive we will be.Zach: No, absolutely. I love it, I love it. And it's interesting too because I think--so I was having a conversation with--I was having a conversation, just about some strategy pieces, with a colleague, and we were talking about "How do you determine, like, the members of your D&I space?" And the conversation was around "Well, we've got to make sure they actually go to events, right? They need to go to events." And I was like--and I was trying to explain to them. I said, "Look, I would not boot people out of a group, of an ERG or whatever you call it, right, in your respective organization--I would not boot them out of something because they don't physically attend an event." I said, "Some folks genuinely don't feel safe," right?Michelle: Right. That's true. And sometimes we just have to meet people where they are, right? Because everyone is not going to be on the I&D train, majority or not. So I just think sometimes you have to meet people where they are, explain to them what the benefits are of being part of these what I think are extremely beneficial infrastructures and organizations. It's support systems. It's infrastructures. It's, you know, an informal network of individuals who look like you, and you can talk about things that are unique and specific to your lived experience. So I think the more of which we can educate the non-majority members who don't feel safe being a part of these infrastructures--we just need to continue to work on them, but some people are not gonna get on board. I mean, at the end of the day, everyone is not going to be on the I&D train.Zach: No, 100%, and, like, I think the thing is--like, my point is I've been to some--so even when I worked at Accenture, right, like, there were happy hours and things, and the events--the events were great and people showed up and things like that, but I didn't always just--maybe I had a long day, maybe I felt like it was gonna be something else I was gonna have to kind of perform at. Maybe I was just nervous. Who knows whatever reason? That doesn't mean that I didn't want to be included in the group. It's just that that is not, at that point in time, something I felt like I had the emotional bandwidth to engage in. That doesn't mean that I might still not want to talk to somebody in that group or read whatever emails y'all send out. I just--it's different, and I think it's that--I think it's really considering that--especially when you have folks who are not black or brown or whatever that, you know, depending on that diversity dimension, overseeing the group. Like, sometimes there can just be some gaps because you just have genuine blind spots, right? And just understanding, like, "Hey, this is a different space," right? You know, this is not a technology implementation where you're coming to learn about the project or coming to learn about how this software, this SAP implementation, impacts your job. This is a space that's really meant to foster empathy, authenticity, and trust, and that's a different--to me a different level of measurement, right? And you can't just be so, you know, binary with it.Michelle: Yep, fully agree.Zach: [laughs] Okay, so let's do this. Now, you already kinda--you already kinda let a little bit of the dip on the chip, but can we talk about your book Climb? I'd love to hear about the inspiration behind it and why it should be something that professionals of color--and just really anybody, frankly--should have on their reading list.Michelle: Absolutely. So the inspiration behind the book was--I've always had the intention at some point in time in my career to write a book, and it wasn't until I was at Newark Airport in the United Airlines club lounge and a young woman walked up to me and she said, "Are you Michelle Gadsden-Williams?" And I said yes, and she said, "We used to work together many years ago at Novartis, and I've followed your career and all of the wonderful things that you've done. You know, have you ever thought about writing a book like Sheryl Sandberg or Carly Fiorina or Carla Harris at Morgan Stanley?" And I said, "Yes, but I just didn't have the time to do it." And she said, "You know, you should really make the time to do it, because you have an exceptional story to tell." So it wasn't until that young woman gave me that nugget, that idea to really take the time to do it, that's when I really thought seriously about putting pen to paper and telling my story. And so the act of climbing has been defined as the act of rising, to ascend, to go upward with gradual or continuous progress, and it's a term that I've used to describe my career over the years as a woman, as a woman of color, and as a diversity practitioner, and as you and I were talking about earlier, there's some individuals who have an easy go of it and can take the proverbial elevator up to the C-Suite, and then others not so much. They have to take the stairs with a backpack and no air conditioning. There's no smooth ride to the top for any of us, and so no matter how you ascend there is a journey that we each experience which, you know, ebbs and flows and it twists and turns, but with every step you get that much closer to achieving your highest aspiration, your North Star, whatever that might be. So my book Climb speaks volumes about my professional journey, and one of the things that I'm extremely passionate about--and this hasn't changed over the years--is helping people of color to maximize their full potential in corporate America, no matter where they are, no matter what profession or industry they're in or wherever they're employed. I've used myself as the subject, the protagonist, to candidly describe my jorney, and that would be the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything else in-between. And what I wanted to do was to focus on tackling some of today's most pressing workplace issues that people of color typically run into, but more importantly I wanted to offer some pragmatic solutions. So that's why I decided to write the book. It's my version of "Lean In" through my lens, the lens of a woman of color.Zach: I love that. So you talked about some of the challenges--and again, I'm not asking you to give the sauce away for free, right, but when you talk about some of the most common challenges that you're seeing black and brown folks face in the workplace, like, can you give us an example of one of those challenges?Michelle: Oh, sure. You know, working twice--being twice as smart, twice as good, but getting half as far. You know, that's the old adage that most of us, at least those of us of color, we've heard that growing up in our households. You know, this is not, you know, just jargon that we hear on television. It's our lived reality. And so, you know, the bar is simply at a higher level for those of us of color, and most of us know that.[straight up sfx]Zach: No, you're absolutely right.Michelle: Exactly, and most people of color are over-mentored and under-sponsored.Zach: Hold on. Wait a minute, wait a minute. Whoa, whoa, whoa. [record scratch sfx] Say that again.Michelle: Most people of color are over-mentored and under-sponsored.Zach: We gotta break that down. Unpack that.Michelle: We can have mentors all day long, people to show us the lay of the land and how to navigate and all of those things. We don't need that. We have a lot of that. We have plenty of that. We need individuals who are going to have a seat at the table, who are gonna be our advocates and champions and our, you know, sports agents sitting at that table, negotiating for us, putting our names up for promotion and for those stretch assignments where it counts. That's what we need.Zach: That is--that is so true. I've never heard it framed that way, but you're 100% right, because frankly I do believe--and in my work experience this has been the case, right? So this was the case when I was at Accenture. It was the case when I went to Capgemini as well and as I've progressed onto my current firm. There are black and brown folks around me--there are minorities around me who would show me how to do something, right, or give me the real from time to time. I was blessed with that, but what I didn't always have--and I had it more than others, to be clear. ['Cause] I have gotten promoted. Like, I've been able to progress in my career a few times, but the people fighting for me, right, the people who are really advocating for me in the same way or just even in a percentage of the way that they may advocate for someone who doesn't look like me who's doing half as much as I'm doing, right? And that's just a really good point. And it's so interesting, because when I talk to--when I talk to black and brown folks, particularly black women, the conversation often comes with a point of like, "Look, I'm working this hard, and I'm doing--I'm going above and beyond every day, and the response when I'm doing all this work is "Well, that's what you're supposed to do," but then if someone who doesn't look like me is doing, like, half of that--" To the point you talked about earlier, the old adage, which is based on history and reality. They do half of what I'm doing. They're getting their praises sung from the highest rafters, right?Michelle: Exactly. And so I think most of us who have been working in corporate spaces and places, we just understand that there's just more scrutiny on our performance, and a lot of this can lead to, you know, just lower performance, you know? Our self-esteem goes down. You know, lower ratings, lower wages, and sometimes job loss, because you're just not happy. So I just say all of this to say that yeah, the bar is simply at a different level for mostly women, but moreover [more] people of color.Zach: And you know what? So that last little point of distinction you made--and I promise I'm not trying to keep you forever, but it reminds me about the fact that you also--in the book you talk about intersectionality, and I feel like that point you just made just now was kind of an example of that. Could you unpack why you broke that out and you said "women," then you paused and you said, "Well, people of color."? Like, what was the--what caused that pause?Michelle: Well, that was just in my research for the book. Women and/or people of color, we do have similar challenges. Not quite the same, and this intersectionality that we're talking about--and this is such a topic that I have a lot of passion around, you know? I was just having a conversation with a majority female colleague of mine yesterday who just happens to be a peer, and she said to me, you know, "Michelle, we as women, we have the same challenges and we have the same barriers, don't you think?" And I had to pause for a second, and I looked at her--and I can't play poker, so I probably gave her, you know, a "Are you crazy?" kind of look. You know, as a woman and as a woman of color, my lived experience is vastly different than yours. So basically [what I said] to her is that, you know, "When I stand in my drive-way in Somerset County, New Jersey--that's not diverse at all and one of the most affluent counties in the state--but I'm standing in my drive-way and I'm holding my neighbor's child, who happens to be of the majority population, and the FedEx guy pulls up and wants to deliver a package to my home, that he automatically assumes that I'm the help and that she owns the house." You know, how often does that happen to you, colleague? How often is it when I walk into an elevator that the purse clutch scenario happens? And it happens to men of color too. So I could break it down for you in a lot of different ways, but, you know, my lived experience as a woman and as a woman of color, there's the double bind. So it's an interesting dichotomy, but it's real.Zach: [Flex bomb sfx] It is an interesting dichotomy, but it is real. Absolutely, and that's why I had to give you the Flex bomb, 'cause you're dropping straight facts. [both laugh] Okay. So look, this has been a great conversation. I'm honored and just very excited about the fact that you're here and that you joined us today. Before we go, any parting words or shout-outs?Michelle: Oh. This has been a terrific conversation, so I thank you for inviting me to be a guest on your podcast. Any parting words? You know, one of the things that my father would say to my two sisters and I growing up is, you know, "You are not here on this earth to take up space. You're here to make a difference, and it's up to you to determine what that difference is. All that I've given you is the tools, the education, and the rest is up to you." So all I will say to your listeners is you have to figure out what your passion is, what your purpose is, and determining how you plan to exert your power. You know, what are some of the kinds of things that give you fulfillment? You know, what feels natural to you? What qualities or attributes do you enjoy expressing to the world? And then just go for it. Anything is possible. Anything is. We just need sponsors, mentors, and others, other allies, who are gonna help us get to that next level. And if there's anyone out there who thinks that they can do it alone, I believe that they're sadly mistaken.Zach: And that's absolutely right, 'cause if you think--if you really think that in this space, as a black or brown person, that you're gonna navigate these historically-white spaces by yourself? Hey, I'm looking at you--Michelle: Exactly. I mean, we're working in institutions that weren't historically built for us.Zach: Absolutely.Michelle: We were not welcome, so therefore we have to be twice as good, twice as smart, Ivy League-educated or whatever the case is. We know that we need to do alllll the extras in order to get to where we want to be.Zach: No doubt. And I was just trying to say that if you really think you can do it by yourself, I'm looking at you like [haha sfx].Michelle: Exactly. Exactly.Zach: Well, Michelle, I just want to thank you again, you know? At some point in the episode we typically drop some Jamaican air horns, because--[Michelle laughs, Zach laughs] Out of thanks or out of exuberance, and I'm just gonna say I'm gonna drop these out of thankful exuberance right here... [air horns sfx] because this has been a dope, dope episode, and I look forward to having you back. Thank you so much.Michelle: Absolutely. I look forward to coming back and wishing you all of the success in the world.Zach: Thank you. Peace.Michelle: Peace.

PRETORIA - The American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson has always taken a keen interest in South Africa and was a staunch opponent of the apartheid regime in South Africa. Jackson sent representatives to the #Elections2019 to observe the elections. One of them is James Gomes from the Rainbow/Push Coalition who inspected voting that took place in the Soweto area. - Linda van Tilburg

PRETORIA - The American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson has always taken a keen interest in South Africa and was a staunch opponent of the apartheid regime in South Africa. Jackson sent representatives to the #Elections2019 to observe the elections. One of them is James Gomes from the Rainbow/Push Coalition who inspected voting that took place in the Soweto area. - Linda van Tilburg

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam acknowledged on Friday that he was photographed more than 30 years ago in a costume that was, according to his words, “clearly racist and offensive” — admitting that he had dressed either as a member of the Ku Klux Klan or in blackface. “I am deeply sorry for the decision I made to appear as I did in this photo and for the hurt that decision caused then and now,” the Democratic governor said in a statement on Friday evening. On Saturday, Northam held a press conference wherein he retracted his Friday admission and said that he is not in the picture. He admitted donning black-face during a Michael Jackson dance contest that same year but said that was not him in the yearbook photo as either racist character. Can you, during an early part of your life, do stupid, racially ignorant and insensitive things but not be racist? Should you be allowed to continue to serve?European powers have backed Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's interim president in an effort to raise the pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's regime, even as divisions in the EU threaten efforts to forge a common stance. Spain, France, Germany and the UK followed through today on a January 26 pledge to recognize Mr. Guaidó as interim leader if the government in Caracas failed to call fresh elections within eight days. Other European states including Denmark, Austria and Latvia followed suit in a coordinated show of support for the opposition leader and head of Venezuela's National Assembly to organize fresh polls. The EU had also given eight days for the Maduro government to announce elections, but has stopped short of saying it will recognize Mr. Guaidó as interim president and has warned only of possible “further action” instead. The bloc's position has been complicated by divisions within Italy's governing coalition of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement and the far-right League over the crisis in Venezuela.US President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver his State of the Union address tomorrow evening at 9 p.m. ET. What should Americans expect? The first question is whether he'll declare a national emergency to build his proposed border wall if Congress can't agree to fund it. He's been coy on that subject leading up to the speech, telling reporters last week: “You'll hear the State of the Union, and then you'll see what happens right after the State of the Union.” He may use the event to unveil where and when he'll meet North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un for their second summit. Trump has expressed optimism about striking a deal with China, and said on Friday that a meeting with President Xi Jinping would probably be announced this week. He's likely to at least claim progress has been made with China during the speech on Tuesday. How will he analyze the state of the US economy?In the crowded race to the White House, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) officially kicked off her campaign for president this past Saturday. In a speech in Oahu, Gabbard, 37, stressed lessons she learned while serving in her state's National Guard. “When we raise our right hand and volunteer to serve, we set aside our own interests to serve our country, to fight for all Americans. We serve as one, indivisible, united, unbreakable ― united by this bond of love for each other and love for our country,” she said. “It is in this spirit that today I announce my candidacy for president of the United States of America.” She has to be the most truly progressive candidate in the race at this point, but she's getting the least amount of coverage. The four-term congresswoman took aim at US interventionism, slamming officials who engage in armed conflicts at great costs while treating troops “as political pawns and mercenaries for hire in wars around the world.” Other policy positions that the White House hopeful discussed included Medicare for all, criminal justice reform, environmental advocacy and the need to combat privacy infringement by big tech companies. Is she getting the coverage she deserves? GUESTS:Gary Flowers — Host of The Gary Flowers Show on radio station Rejoice WREJ-AM 990. He has been executive director of the Old Dominion Bar Association, special assistant to Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, public policy analyst and coordinator of electoral observers for the 1994 elections in South Africa, vice president of programs and national field director for the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Executive Director and CEO of the Black Leadership Forum in Washington. Daniel Lazare — Journalist and author of three books: The Frozen Republic, The Velvet Coup and America's Undeclared War. Dr. Jack Rasmus — Professor of economics at Saint Mary's College of California and author of Central Bankers at the End of Their Ropes: Monetary Policy and the Coming Depression, who also writes at jackrasmus.com. Garland Nixon — Co-Host of Fault Lines on Sputnik News.

I’m honored to bring this special episode of the Mother’s Quest Podcast to you with mother, activist, writer, co-founder of the Trayvon Martin Foundation and an inspiration to so many, Sybrina Fulton.  The episode is the last in a series I’ve recorded for the Women Podcasters in Solidarity Initiative on the subject of gun safety and the intersectional impact of gun violence on our communities.  Unfortunately, Sybrina deeply knows the grief that comes in the wake of gun violence. But, after the deadly 2012 shooting of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, she felt compelled to rise up, literally pushing herself to get out of her bed, becoming the voice for her son and embarking on a journey to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and racial profiling.   In 2016, Sybrina rallied to the forefront at the Democratic National Convention with a group of African American trailblazing women, connected by tragedy, who became known as “Mothers of the Movement” for the “Black Lives Matter” Movement the death of their children sparked.  She didn’t stop there. In 2017, Sybrina co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, which became the subject of a docu-series that debuted this year, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. This intimate conversation, over a year in the making, was a unique opportunity to delve into Sybrina’s own journey, how the E.P.I.C. guideposts show up in her life and in her activism, and to hear her powerful call to action to invest in mothers, by reaching out to mothers grieving in our own communities and by contributing to her “Circle of Mothers,” a labor of love that came to her in her dreams.  I’m grateful to activist Michael Skolnik, who dedicated this episode, for connecting me to Sybrina and for inviting us to spread this conversation far and wide and direct resources to help mothers turn their grief into healing and advocacy, following Sybrina’s powerful example.  Michael and I have each pledged the first $3,000 to the campaign, each of us $1500 to sponsor a different mother to attend Circle of Mothers. I hope you’ll open your hearts and minds to Sybrina’s story, visit mothersquest.com/circleofmothers and join us in contributing to her mission.  Much appreciation,  P.S. Know someone who you think would appreciate this special episode? Push forward and share this conversation! This Episode is Dedicated by: Michael Skolnik Michael Skolnik was recently profiled in the NY Times and identified as “the man you go to if you want to leverage the power of celebrity and the reach of digital media to soften the ground for social change.” But, besides all of that, he is most proud to be the father of Mateo Ali, a rambunctious five year old.  He is the co-founder and partner of The Soze Agency, a social impact agency that partners with companies, non-profits, foundations and movements to create campaigns that uplift compassion, authenticity and equity. He is a respected leader in the new social justice movement, and has helped ignite conversations around America’s relationship with race, the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown and Eric Garner, and the Obama and Trump presidencies. He is a prolific voice on social media with more than 350,000 followers, and a regular commentator on outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. Michael serves on the Board of Directors for Rock The Vote, The Trayvon Martin Foundation, Policy Link, The Gathering For Justice and The Young Partners Board of The Public Theater. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter The Soze Agency Learn more about Michael Skolnik: https://about.me/michaelskolnik   In This Episode We Talk About: What Sybrina wishes everyone would know about approaching a conversation with a mother who has lost a child. My 14 year old son’s question to Sybrina about what it feels like when your calling and the powerful work you’re doing is sparked by a tremendous loss. Why we need systemic and cultural change, and more awareness-raising conversations, to keep young people of color safe from racial profiling. The tragic death of Chinedu Okobi, an unarmed young black man who was tasered to death by San Mateo County deputies, just 20 minutes from my own home. The importance for grieving mothers to remember the things that they used to love and what Sybrina’s joyful outlet is The Circle of Mothers and how the idea to create it came to Sybrina in a dream. Sybrina’s challenge for all of us to open our hearts and to reach out to mothers, across differences, who have lost their child to let them know we care. Why investing in mothers is the most powerful lever to impact gun control.   Resources and Topics Mentioned: Trayvon Martin Foundation Circle of Mothers Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin Remembrance Weekend: Peace Walk on February 9th followed by the Remembrance Gala on February 10th Article from CNN about Chinedu Okobi - Facebook executive says unreleased video calls into question police account of brother’s death GoFundMe for Circle of Mothers Women Podcasters in Solidarity website Other Mother’s Quest Episodes in This Series on Gun Safety:  Ep 37: Generations Rising for Gun Safety with Gloria Pan Ep 54: Superheroes, Fighting Patriarchy, and Courageously Defeating Gun Violence with Ladd Everitt And in Last Year’s Series on Anti-Racism and Police Accountability: Ep 27: Courageous Conversations about Race with Nicole Lee EP31: Brave Spaces and Solidarity with “Rad Women” Author Kate Schatz EP33: Beyond the Trauma: Legacy, Compassion and Change with Mothers Against Police Brutality Co-Founder Sara Mokuria   This Week’s Challenge: For this week’s challenge, Sybrina asks us to reach out to a mother who has lost a child and be a support to them. Take them out, let them know you are here, organize something for a group. Let them know that they are not alone.  You can also show your support, and invest in the healing of mothers who can lead the way forward, by contributing directly to the GoFundMe campaign and sponsor mothers to attend this year’s Circle of Mothers event. We have a goal to raise $15,000 and send 10 mothers, at $1,500 per person, who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend.  CLICK HERE  Learn More About Sybrina Fulton: After the death of her beloved son, Trayvon Benjamin Martin, in February 2012, Sybrina Fulton was charged with a new mission. A desire to transform family tragedy into social change allowed her to establish the Trayvon Martin Foundation in March 2012. As Fulton traverses the globe, she passionately embarks on a journey designed to bring awareness to senseless gun violence and serves as an advocate to families, the catalyst for her dream project, the “Circle of Mothers.” Winning the national support of president-elect Hillary Clinton, Fulton rallied to the forefront in 2016 at the Democratic National Convention with a cadre of African American trailblazing women known as “Mothers of the Movement.” The women, connected by tragedy, are the inspiration behind the “Black Lives Matter.” In 2017, Fulton co-authored her first book, Rest in Power, The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a memoir recounting the death of her son, and the subject of a six-part docuseries, Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story, produced by hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for Paramount Network and BET (July 2018). Bestowed with many distinguished awards, Sybrina Fulton has represented the United States at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss racial discrimination; the National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, The Triumph Awards (2016), Essence Festival & Conference (2017, 2018), and was selected as the White House’s guest of honor for the unveiling of former President Barak Obama’s initiative, “My Brother’s Keeper.” Fulton is also one of the 2018 recipients of VH1’s Trailblazer Honor Award. A Miami native and graduate of Florida Memorial University, Sybrina Fulton, along with her son, Jahvaris, are on a mission to build better, safer communities. She is a proud member of the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She created the Circle of Mothers as a way to empower women. The purpose of the Circle of Mothers is to bring together mothers who have lost children or family members to senseless gun violence for the purpose of healing, empowerment, and fellowship towards the larger aim of community building.  Connect with Sybrina at: Facebook Twitter Instagram www.circleofmothers.org www.trayvonmartinfoundation.org   Announcements: Support the Circle of Mothers GoFundMe Campaign As of December of 2018, 644 children and 2,729 teens have been killed by gun violence in the US this year. If you feel  pain at the loss of so many young lives full of promise, imagine the devastating grief experienced by the mothers they’ve left behind. On May 16, 2014, Sybrina embarked on a powerful call to action to support and invest in mothers, by reaching out to mothers grieving in our communities. The Circle of Mothers, an annual retreat for women who have lost a child to senseless gun violence, was born.  It costs $1,500 to sponsor a mother who would otherwise not be able to participate in Circle of Mothers. Activist Michael Skolnik and I have pledged the first $3,000 of this $15,000 campaign, 2 toward our goal of 10 women we hope to send.  I pray that one day we won’t need The Circle of Mothers, because we’ve brought an end to gun violence in the US and no more mothers will have to grieve the theft of their children’s lives.   Until then, I hope you’ll open your hearts and minds to Sybrina’s story, lift up grieving mothers who seek healing, and invest in them to lead the way forward. Support the Campaign Women Podcasters in Solidarity Tragically, I have now lost count of the number of mass shootings have taken place just in the time since the Women Podcasters in Solidarity selected “gun safety” as the issue we want to shine a light on this season. Grateful to partner with Cristin Marie and Elsie Escobar on bringing this season of the Initiative to life. It is my deepest hope that through the power of podcasting, the episodes we will record, the conversations we will share with our listeners, and the dollars we will collectively raise toward gun safety causes, will save lives. Please take a look at Cristin’s post here and say “yes” to the Initiative yourself or help spread the word to reach other podcasters who would want to join. Mother’s Quest Circle If you’re on a quest to live an E.P.I.C. life, but you’ve been feeling challenged, isolated, or unsure of the path ahead, the Virtual Mother’s Quest Circle may be the source of connection you’re looking for. The Mother’s Quest Circle provides inspiration, coaching and community for an intimate group of no more than 8 women who are ready to say “yes” to: Reflect together, in a community of like-minded mothers, on what matters most To consciously live their version (not someone else’s) of an E.P.I.C. life To take bold action toward one of the E.P.I.C. life guideposts before the end of the sessions To hold space for sharing, coaching, and championing one another so we are “in community” on our journey If you’re looking to start the year strong, the Circle is a great way to make an investment in yourself and what matters most to you. Apply here to add your name to the wait list. Learn More Acknowledgements: A big THANK YOU to our “patrons” for helping to bring these conversations to myself and other mothers through financial and/or in-kind support: Michael Skolnik Helgi Maki Kari Azuma Tamara Sobomehin Katie Krimitsos Carrie Caulfield Arick Rachel Rosen Chandra Brooks Jen Simon Monisha Vasa Celia Ward-Wallace Vanessa Couto Desiree Adaway Rachel Steinman Katie Hanus Denise Barreto  Sage B. Hobbs  Samantha Nolan-Smith Jody Smith Emily Cretella Collette Flanagan Titilayo Tinubu Ali  Carly Magnus Hurt Lizzy Russinko  Suzanne Brown Mara Berns Langer Mallory Schlabach  Katharine Earhart Jessica Kupferman Jen Jenkins Dohner Genese Harris Tonya Rineer Liane Louie-Badua Cristin Downs  Erin Kendall  Niko Osoteo  Erik Newton  Claire Fry Divya Silbermann Rachel Winter Caren and Debbie Lieberman Cameron Miranda Fran and David Lieberman Debbie and Alan Goore The Sustainable Living Podcast Support the Podcast If you’d like to make a contribution to Mother’s Quest to support Season Three of the Podcast and/or help provide coaching scholarships for mothers, follow this link to make a contribution. If you would like to “dedicate” an upcoming episode to a special mother in your life, email me at julie@mothersquest.com   — Mother’s Quest is a podcast for moms who are ready to live a truly E.P.I.C. life. Join in for intimate conversations with a diverse group of inspiring mothers as they share how they are living an E.P.I.C. life, Engaging mindfully with their children (E), Passionately and Purposefully making a difference beyond their family (P), Investing in themselves (I), and Connecting to a strong support network (C). Join our community of mothers to light the way and sustain you on your quest at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersquest/

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Mississippi Republican, won the special runoff election yesterday, defeating the Democratic candidate, Mike Espy, who was trying become the state's first black senator since Reconstruction. Hyde-Smith will serve out the final two years of Thad Cochran's term and make history as the first woman elected to Congress from Mississippi. This sets the Republican majority in the Senate chamber at 53 to 47 once the new Congress is sworn in, a net pickup of two seats. Do the results in Mississippi provide any additional information about the American political landscape? If so, what? House Democrats chose their leadership today. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi carried the vote to be the Democrat nominee for House Speaker, the position she previously held from 2007 to 2011, the last time Democrats held a majority in the chamber. In the upcoming January vote, she must win the support of at least 218 House members. Earlier today, nine Democrats from the so-called Problem Solvers Caucus reached an agreement with Pelosi on rules reforms to advance bipartisan legislation. Those members will now support her bid for speaker. The phony left, represented by the likes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, mouth the right words but then sign on to Pelosi and the rest of the discredited gang. Are Ocasio-Cortez and some of the others engaging in realpolitik or rolling over? Her connection to Bernie Sanders is tainted by his sheep dogging for the Democrats.Opponents of the war in Yemen have picked up momentum heading into a critical Senate vote today on the Yemen amendment, which would end US support for the Saudi-led coalition. In a procedural vote, the Senate voted 55-44 against a similar measure in March, with 10 Democrats voting against it. But five Republicans voted in favor at the time. What's brought about the change in the Senate? The chamber is likely to advance the resolution after several Republicans and Democrats today expressed frustration with the Trump administration for refusing to fully brief lawmakers on Saudi Arabia's war campaign and the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Senators emerging from a closed-door briefing with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said they were furious the session did not also include CIA Director Gina Haspel, whom they want to question about the agency's high-confidence assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman orchestrated Khashoggi's murder. Supporters say the measure is a vital step toward Congress reasserting its authority on matters of war after years of ceding such decisions to the president. It would also rebuke Saudi Arabia for its conduct in Yemen – which has sparked what UN officials say is the world's worst humanitarian crisis and led to thousands of civilian deaths.GUESTS:Dr. Joseph Graves — American scientist who serves as associate dean for research and a professor of biological studies at the Joint School for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, which is jointly administered by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and UNC Greensboro. He has also written two books that address myths and theories of race in American society. Graves has made appearances in six documentary films on these general topics. He has been a principal investigator on grants from the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation and the Arizona Disease Research Commission. He was named by US Black Engineer Magazine and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Council of Deans as one of the 2017 "Innovators of the Year."Gary Flowers — Host of The Gary Flowers Show on Radio 990 WREJ, former vice president for public policy for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and former executive director and CEO of the Black Leadership Forum, Inc.Mac Hamilton — Executive Manager at STAND: The Student-led Movement to End Mass Atrocities.

It's Friday, time for our wrap-up of the most important news of the week! We've got our panel of experts ready to tackle and dissect the facts. A caravan of several thousand Honduran migrants crossed into Mexico today, defying Mexico's offer to let smaller groups of the caravan in each day and deepening a regional migration crisis. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has threatened to seal the US-Mexico border to prevent the migrants from coming into the US. What's going on here, and what's at stake? After instituting a $1.5 trillion tax cut and signing off on a $675 billion budget for the Department of Defense, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the only way to lower the record-high federal deficit would be to cut entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. McConnell insisted that the deficit's rise had nothing to do with a lack of revenue or increased spending and instead was due to entitlement and welfare programs. The debt, he said, was very “disturbing” and driven by “the three big entitlement programs that are very popular, Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid. There has been a bipartisan reluctance to tackle entitlement changes because of the popularity of those programs. Hopefully, at some point here, we'll get serious about this.”A senior Republican senator says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is "toxic" and "has got to go." Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has called for sanctions against Saudi Arabia over the disappearance and presumed killing, of a dissident journalist in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate this month, and said he would not return to the kingdom as long as the crown prince remains in power. In an interview on Fox News, Graham said it was up to President Trump to decide the US' course of action, but he added, “I know what I'm going to do: We'll sanction the hell out of Saudi Arabia.” He did not elaborate. What's really going on here?We've got all these topics and more! GUESTS: Colin Campbell - Multimedia journalist for a number of national and international outlets. Gary Flowers — Host of The Gary Flowers Show on Radio 990 WREJ, former vice president for public policy for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and former executive director and CEO of the Black Leadership Forum, Inc.

About last night: the results of Tuesday's primaries are being called a groundbreaking night for women and diversity, but will they result in substantive policy output? Christine Hallquist became the first transgender woman to win the gubernatorial race in Vermont; in Minnesota, Ilhan Omaris is poised to be one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress; Jahana Hayes won the Democratic primary for Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District. Will the "Blue Wave" make some headway, or will the tides turn? The TeleSur English Facebook page was republished on the social media website this morning after it was taken down Monday evening without any substantive explanation. Supporters and media outlets such as Sputnik News and this program specifically expressed solidarity with TeleSur after the unexplained and brief removal. How does Facebook choose whom they censor, and is there a lack of transparency?A new grand jury report provides disturbing details of sexual abuse by Pennsylvania Catholic priests of over 1,000 children. The claims date back to 1947 and involve over 300 priests and six dioceses. Many of the priests still serve in churches. The real number of victims could be higher in the thousands. The deeper we dig, the worse things become, and this is why the investigation should have never been left up to the Church to manage in the first place. We'll talk to a survivor about solutions.A GoFundMe page for fired FBI agent Peter Strzok raises $325,000 in one day. How is it that an agency that worked to undermine democracy in America with its COINTELPRO program has now become so beloved by the left? The rise of Donald Trump should be no surprise to anyone watching history. We'll also analyze the parallels between the rise of the ultra-right in the 1930s and today. The first factor: major economic depression and social dislocation undermined people's confidence in democracy and led them to look for alternatives. Today, the overall US economy has been performing well, but levels of inequality continue to rise. The second factor was fear of communism, which led many leading intellectuals to embrace fascism as a bulwark against Bolshevism and as the lesser of two evils. Few people worry about the communist threat today, yet fear of communism has been replaced by fear of globalists and elite technocrats who supposedly seek to undermine and control the lives of ordinary Americans. The third factor was the rise of Nazi Germany as an economic and military powerhouse, today reflected most clearly in fears over the rise of China. GUESTS:Dr. Lenneal Henderson - Adjunct Professor of Government at the College of William and Mary and Assistant Dean for Civic Engagement and International Affairs, Distinguished Professor of Public and International Affairs and Senior Fellow at William Donald Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore. Gary Flowers - Host of The Gary Flowers Show on Radio 990 WREJ, former Vice President for Public Policy for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and former executive director and CEO of the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. Dan Cohen - Correspondent with RT America.Becky Ianni - Treasurer for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP). She is a peer leader who first courageously faced her own abuse and fought church leaders for justice.Dr. Gerald Horne - Award-winning author and Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.Tom Porter - African American Studies department at Ohio University and former director of the King Center in Atlanta.

On this episode of The Critical Hour, Dr. Wilmer Leon is joined by Eugene Puryear, the co-host of Sputnik Radio's By Any Means Necessary, to discuss the upcoming second edition of the Unite the Right white nationalist rally to be held in Washington, DC. The National Park Service has issued the official permits for Jason Kessler and the Unite The Right rally in Washington, DC, and the Answer Coalition's counter-protest that will take place this Sunday. The locations of each are Freedom Square for the counter-protest and in front of the White House in Lafayette Park for the Unite the Right. There are those who look at the counter-rally on Sunday and say that if you ignore these neo-Nazi, white supremacist, white nationalist racists, they will crawl back into the rodent holes they came out of and go away. Kessler and his crew call this a “white civil rights rally." What does that mean?It's Friday, and we've also got your hot topics! Seven years of relentless conflict in Syria have wreaked destruction that the United Nations says has cost the country close to $400 billion. And conflict continues between Gaza fighters and the Israeli military as Hamas and Israel said a ceasefire between the two is in "advanced stages" to avoid a fourth war in a decade.We've got all that and more! GUESTS: Eugene Puryear - Activist, journalist, and co-host of By Any Means Necessary on Sputnik Radio.Gary Flowers - Host of The Gary Flowers Show on Rejoice WREJ- 101.3 FM and public policy analyst at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC. Previously served as vice president and national field director for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Earl Ofari Hutchinson - Political analyst, author of Why Black Lives Do Matter and host of the weekly Hutchinson Report on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles and the Pacifica Network.

On this episode of The Critical Hour with Dr. Wilmer Leon we discuss FREEDOM. Yesterday most Americans celebrated Independence Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is meaningful to all and has become troubling to too many?166 years ago today, the great abolitionist and adviser to President Lincoln, Frederick spoke to the Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society in Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. The title of his remarks was “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”. Delivered July 5th 1852. Is that speech still relevant today? Should we look at last 10 years of American policy with a real emphasis on past 17 months with zero-tolerance, the Muslim ban, etc. as just the ugly process of democracy – the analogy being the sausage making process or is it evidence that American Jeffersonian democracy or the constitutional republic is failing? Later in the hour hear a first hand account on what's really going on inside the detention centers and inhumane treatment of immigrants and asylum seekers. We also take a look at the psychological effects of long-term detention. Is the Trump Administration being truthful? GUESTS: Gary Flowers - He has served as vice president and national field director for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition from 1997 to 2007 in Chicago, IL; he was Executive Director & CEO of the Black Leadership Forum, Inc., and a public policy analyst at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC. He currently hosts the Gary Flowers show on radio station Rejoice WREJ- 101.3 FM and AM 990.Christine Ho - Founding director of Friends of Broward Detainees, a volunteer visitation program that provides humanitarian support for unauthorized immigrants and asylum seekers inside the Broward Transitional Center, the immigrant detention center in South Florida.

My first guest on the Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be True Tamplin. True Tamplin is an entrepreneur and author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller Raising an Executive: Igniting Your Son's Inner Executive To Outperform His Peers and Continue Your Legacy. At age 13, True's father Ken Tamplin was offered to be the lead singer for Journey. Despite desperately needing the money, the 5-year touring contract was too great a sacrifice. He turned the offer down, and now True has checked every box an executive would want for his son: giving his grad speech, covering The Daily Pilot, garnering a full-ride to his school of choice, maintaining Suma Cum Laude 4.0 GPA, marrying the girl of his dreams, running a successful Analytics and Online Marketing company, and writing an Amazon #1 Bestseller, all by the age of 22. True is utterly convinced that none of his early successes would have come had his father accepted the Journey contract. Now True's story has become his plea to fight for executives to spend more time with their sons. True has gone on to become a CEO coach and creating the Raising An Executive mentorship program for their sons to one day outdo their fathers. Listen in as I have a conversation with this amazing young man! ******************* My second guest will be Robert Patillo. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Attorney Robert Hillard Patillo, II is a lifelong civil and human rights activist. He is entirely dedicated to serving the poor and underprivileged. As an activist, Patillo has led workers on organization campaigns to petition for better wages, worked to integrate segregated organizations, and assisted discriminated workers against celebrity Chef Paula Deen while working with Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.. An experienced political strategist, has Patillo worked for over a 15 year on political campaigns on the local, state and national level. Patillo is currently a talk radio host on CBS Radio/ENTERCOM Radio and is a highly sought after political commentator and national speaker. Patillo has been featured in articles in the New York Times, Huffington Post and Politico Magazine to name a few is a frequent guest on cable news networks including Fox News, CNN, News One Now, One America News Network and Russia Today. All of his efforts are in order to force change on the local and national level. A leader in every facet of the word, Robert Patillo is the answer the world has been waiting on. Patillo currently is the chief attorney at The Patillo Law Group, LLC “A Christian Centered Law Practice” focusing on civil rights law. This will be another fascinating conversation with a very accomplished young lawyer who's doing some good! Follow True Tamplin on Instagram at @truetamplin, Robert Patillo on Twitter at @RobertPatillo, and me on Twitter at @tamij AND tweet your questions/comments during the show. *Sponsored by Camera Security Now, your premier source for surveillance and access control systems for business nationwide; by ROBAR® Companies, a True Custom firearms and firearms finishing shop located in Phoenix, AZ, and found online at RobarGuns.com; and by Dispatches, your site for the BEST conservative resources to fight and win the information war.

Rebecca has been described, by many, as having a chameleon-like quality to her voice, being able to deliver each song in a unique way. Yet, she has been blessed with a sound unlike anyone else. Music lovers express how her singing induces a genuine feeling within them, and many have stated that she has the ability to transfer the emotion of each song to her listeners.  Rebecca has opened for the likes of Boyz II Men, Erykah Badu, Vanilla Ice and the late Teena Marie, and sang background vocals for Kenny Lattimore. She has performed for Rev. Jesse Jackson and his guests at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, for Drew Brees and Marshall Faulk at their Celebrity Golf Tournaments, as well as private events for Michigan State’s Basketball coach Tom Izzo and NFL Charger Antonio Gates.http://www.rebeccajade.com/

THIS WEEKS SHOW FEATURES Show Intro– Marc Parham CAPBuilder Min Interview – Calvin Vismale discusses the continued mission of The Rainbow Push Coalition and the upcoming conference in Atlanta.

THIS WEEKS SHOW FEATURES Show Intro– Marc Parham CAPBuilder Min Interview – Calvin Vismale discusses the continued mission of The Rainbow Push Coalition and the upcoming conference in Atlanta.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women. She is an economist, author and commentator who’s popular writings have appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms.Magazine, Essence Magazine, the Progressive and many more. A committed activist and civic leader, Dr. Malveaux has held positions in women’s, civil rights, and policy organizations. Currently she serves on the boards of the Economic Policy Institute, The Recreation Wish List Committee of Washington, DC, and the Liberian Education Trust. Malveaux is also President of PUSH Excel, the educational branch of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Save A Girl, Save A World Mentorship Program celebrates the benefits of mentoring through sister to sister, woman to woman relationships.  Email: info@saveagirlsaveaworld.org Website: http://www.saveagirlsaveaworld.org In this episode we discuss: Her journey through higher education leading up to President of Bennett College. The current political climate and what do minorities need to do for improvement. The importance of literacy and mentorship for our community.

Kristal Lauren High co-founded and serves as Editor in Chief of Politic365, an online magazine focused on politics and public policy from a multicultural point of view. She also owns and operates a communications and creative engagement company, Digicon Ventures. Prior to launching Politic365, Kristal developed an expertise in broadband adoption among minority, low-income and underserved populations through her work with the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' Media & Technology Institute. Throughout her career, Kristal has worked with national civil rights and civic associations, business leaders, minority elected officials, and Fortune 500 brands on an array of issues pertaining to the leveraged use of the Internet for online coalition building, stakeholder outreach, political advocacy and multimedia production. For her efforts in online advocacy and web publishing, Kristal received the New York Urban League Young Professionals Digital Renaissance Award and the NAACP's Leadership 500 Chairman's Leadership Award. She was also named to the Digital Sisterhood Network's Top 100 Digital Sisters of the Year and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Black Broadcaster's Association. Kristal is the recipient of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Excellence in Communications award, was dubbed a Rainbow PUSH Coalition 25 Top Inspirational & Engaged Leaders honoree, and has been named to two top 40 Under 40 lists – the Lawyers of Color Hot List and the National Bar Association's/IMPACT Nation's Best Advocates list. A former labor and employment litigator, Kristal obtained her Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Davidson College, and her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee School of Law. Kristal is a Vice President of the Charlotte NAACP. She is a former Advisory Board member of Blogging While Brown, the nation's first conference and consortium for bloggers of color, and ColorComm, a networking and professional organization for women of color in communications. Her commentary has been featured on several media outlets, including TVOne, The Hill, RTTV, Ebony, CNN and SiriusXM. In this episode we discussed: How to build a blog and your unique skill set into a successful consulting business. Overcoming inevitable obstacles and difficult patches as you grow your business. How to build a successful business without sacrificing family time. Resources Politic365 Amanda Miller Littlejohn Black and Married with Kids Tyler New Media Peter Theil, Zero to One (Crown Business, 2014)

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago's 25th annual MLK Celebration features a keynote address by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The program also includes performances by the Chicago Children's Choir and a conversation with special guest Ernest G. Green, member of the “Little Rock Nine,” and his son Adam P. Green, Associate Professor of American History and the College. This year's theme, "What does justice look like?" was developed by the Black Students Association at the Lab School. Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, Jackson and Green reflect on the promise of justice and the role that each of us play in making it a reality.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The University of Chicago's 25th annual MLK Celebration features a keynote address by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The program also includes performances by the Chicago Children's Choir and a conversation with special guest Ernest G. Green, member of the “Little Rock Nine,” and his son Adam P. Green, Associate Professor of American History and the College. This year's theme, "What does justice look like?" was developed by the Black Students Association at the Lab School. Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, Jackson and Green reflect on the promise of justice and the role that each of us play in making it a reality.

The December 4, 2012 edition of Tell Somebody  featured good news and bad news from the FCC.  The bad news? The FCC is apparently planning to end a rule preventing companies from owning a newspaper and radio and TV stations in the same city. This show aired part of a press conference put on by Free Press on November 28 with Wade Henderson of The Leadership Conference of Civil and Human Rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Bernie Lunzer of The Newspaper Guild-CWA, Mee Moua of the Asian American Justice Center, Alex Nogales of the National Hispanic Media Coalition and Rashad Robinson of ColorofChange.org speaking in opposition to the FCC's plans to gut media ownership rules. The good news? After years of groundwork, on November 30, The FCC will held an Open Meeting in Washington, DC on "Creation of a Low Power Radio Service", aka LPFM.  This show aired part of that meeting. This page and the podcast are produced and maintained by Tell Somebody and may or may not reflect the edition of the show broadcast on the radio. Click on the pod icon above or the .mp3 filename below to listen to the show, or right-click and choose "save target as" to save a copy of the audio file to your computer.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, for free, at the iTunes store or your podcast directory. If you have any comments or questions about the show or any problems accessing the files, send an email to: mail@tellsomebody.us  

Join Sherry Mallory every Thursday at 8 PM Est on Fight for Truth Radio Network. This week on Conversations on Success & You we will feature Janice Mathis Esq., VP Rainbow Push Coalition to speak about the 12th Annual Creating Opportunity Conference presented by The Citizenship Education fund and other things that impact our community such as the alarming unemployment rate, foreclosure and the economy. Also our special guest is The Minista Gospel Recording Artist to speak about his Life Defining Testimony and the release of his new Album. You Don't Want to Miss It!!!

Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Automotive Project has convened the automotive summit annually since 1999 to explore how automotive issues impact minority and women suppliers, dealers, employees, manufacturers and corporate governance. The goal is to level the economic playing field for minorities and women stakeholders in the automotive, technology and advertising/marketing industries. ainbow Push Coalition was formed in December 1996 by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. through the merging of two organizations he founded earlier, People United to Serve Humanity (PUSH, 1971) and the Rainbow Coalition (1984). With headquarters in Chicago and offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Oakland, they work to make the American Dream a reality for all and advocate for peace and justice around the world. The organization is dedicated to improving the lives of all people by serving as a voice for the voiceless. Their Mission is to protect, defend, and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields, and to promote peace and justice around the world. 12th Annual Rainbow PUSH Global Automotive Summit Thursday, October 5 and 6, 2011 MGM Grand Detroit Detroit, Michigan For more info: http://rainbowpush.org/ Automotive Project 4335 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 49209 Phone: 313-842-3883