Beste Reparations podcasts (2024)

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#18 - The Negro Leagues: It’s Past Time for America’s Pastime to Make Reparations 50:09

17d ago50:09

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Some of the greatest players ever were kept out of Major League Baseball for nearly 70 years - due to the collusion of the racist team owners. We visit with Bill Greason, 100, the oldest surviving Negro Leagues player, and baseball historian Larry Lester, to make the case for long-overdue reparations by MLB. We crunch some numbers and calculate the…

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Episode 3: Foundations and Origins 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

In this episode, Luke and the guests describe how the Truth Telling Project was organized initially and the sources of inspiration for the group.Door truthandrepmovepod

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#17 - The “Black Tax”: A Grand Theft of Historic Proportions 50:19

5M ago50:19

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A dirty secret in U.S. history is how local property taxes have been used to steal massive amounts of land and money from Black people, for the last 160 years. The Black Tax, a new book by historian Andrew Kahrl, exposes these scams that helped create the colossal racial wealth gap of today. The damage to Black Americans? More than $600 billion in …

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Episode 2: Origins of the Uprising 54:57

5M ago54:57

54:57

Episode 2 of the Truth and Reparations Podcast covers the racial and economic history of the St. Louis area, the broader impact of the Ferguson uprising and the beginnings of the Truth Telling Project. This episode features Mama Cat, David Ragland and Lydia Caesar.Door truthandrepmovepod

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#16 - Special Update: The Reparations Movement, Our Growing Project, and Things We All Can Do 33:15

7M ago33:15

33:15

This is an exciting time in the fight for Black reparations! As momentum builds across the country, Pay The Tab is expanding in new directions - including the first-ever reparations course at UCLA Law School. In this special episode, Tony and Adam bring the latest news, answer your questions, and share things we all can do to disrupt America's toxi…

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Episode 1: Ferguson Uprising 47:20

8M ago47:20

47:20

Door truthandrepmovepod

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Episode 0: An Introduction 2:41

8M ago2:41

2:41

Episode zero introduces our host Luke McGowan-Arnold. He will introduce himself and talk briefly about the narrative trajectory of the podcast. Our series will be a deep investigation into truth, reconciliation and reparations through conversations and interviews.Door truthandrepmovepod

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#15 - Henrietta Wood: An American Hero You Never Heard Of 46:19

9M ago46:19

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The largest-ever court award for slavery reparations came from an unlikely plaintiff. Henrietta Wood was an enslaved woman who gained her freedom in the 1840s - only to be kidnapped and sold back into slavery for 15 more horrific years. Her heroic fight for payback is inspiration for today’s reparations battle. Join us with historian Caleb McDaniel…

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#14 - Live With Rep. Justin J. Pearson: Speaking Truth To Power 1:32:46

10M ago1:32:46

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Rep. Justin J. Pearson blows away our live audience with his bold case for reparations - and for making change through multiracial solidarity. He speaks on the racist connections of gun violence and environmental pollution; and what we need to do to fix things. Also on video! SHOW NOTES Guest: Rep. Justin J. Pearson Rep. Pearson is one of the most …

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#13 - Rest As Reparations: Closing The Racial Sleep Gap 52:20

11M ago52:20

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Did you know Black Americans get about one hour less sleep each night than white people? Less sleep means serious health problems - and shorter life spans. We dive into this shocking “racial sleep gap” with a leading authority on the subject, Dr. Dayna Johnson. She breaks down where it comes from (spoiler alert: it’s all about racism) - and what we…

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Introducing: 100 Latina Birthdays 35:07

1y ago35:07

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The health and wellness of Latinas is crucial to the health and wellbeing of the U.S. economy. In 100 Latina Birthdays, an original documentary series from Peabody-nominated LWC Studios, reporters in Chicago investigate the health and lifetime outcomes of Latinas in the United States from birth to age 100. In season 1, the stories that unfold cente…

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#12 - Japanese American Reparations: Lessons For Black America 1:13:03

1y ago1:13:03

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In the largest single act of mass incarceration in U.S. history, our government forced over 125,000 Japanese Americans into prison camps for three years during World War II. On this special live episode, two leading activists join us to expose the true story of this racist atrocity, the fight for reparations that followed, and the importance of rac…

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#11 - Mass Incarceration and Reparations: It’s Time For A New Way 1:22:51

1+ y ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Mass incarceration is a cancer that’s devouring Black communities. Writer and filmmaker Asia Johnson joins us and shares her experiences as a formerly incarcerated woman - and her visions for a new system of justice. Recorded with a live audience. Also on video! SHOW NOTES Guest: Asia Johnson Asia Johnson is a writer, filmmaker, and activist for th…

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EP 14: Meeting of the Minds: Josiah Henson, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass in Conversation 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In February 2022, the Josiah Henson Museum and Park partnered with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Site and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site to put together a virtual re-enacted first-person conversation between these three historical figures. They discuss early life experiences, how they fought their way to f…

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EP 13: Is Guaranteed Income a Stepping Stone Towards Reparations? 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

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Cities around the country have started piloting guaranteed income programs aimed at addressing income inequality–an issue that disproportionately impacts Black and brown families. In this episode, we explore the policy implications of guaranteed income programs and whether they could function as a bridge to reparations. We hear from Dr. Cheryl Gril…

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EP 12: The Fight for Eatonville, the First Official Black Town 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

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Eatonville, Florida was the first Black town in the U.S. to incorporate. Originally thought of as a “test case” to see if Blacks could govern themselves, Eatonville became a model for Black towns that sprung up around the country after the Civil War. The historic legacy of the town now hangs in the balance as development threatens to pave over hist…

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EP 11: How I Learned My House Was Built on a Former Plantation 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

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In this episode, series creator and co-editor Juleyka Lantigua, shares a deeply personal and relevant story. While driving through her neighborhood, she notices that street signs have been changed and decides to research the new name, Josiah Henson. She discovers that Josiah Henson was an influential figure in Black history, born into slavery in Ma…

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EP 10: Mia Anderson's Reflection on Her Ancestor Josiah Henson 11:42

1+ y ago11:42

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Mia Anderson is the great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Reverend Josiah Henson. She shares her family's knowledge and admiration for Henson's legacy, which includes helping enslaved individuals escape and establishing the Dawn Settlement, a place where freed Blacks could learn trades and rebuild their lives. She also addresses the controversy …

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EP 9: The Remarkable Journey of Josiah Henson 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

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In this episode, Mark Thorne, the Historic Site Manager for the Josiah Henson Museum and Park, explores the life and journey of Reverend Josiah Henson, a remarkable figure in Black history who emerged as one of the great abolitionists of his era. Henson, a contemporary of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, played a significant role in freeing n…

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EP 8: A Father Illustrates “The Talk” and Touches on the Debt Owed to Black Boys 25:02

1+ y ago25:02

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Every Black and Brown parent dreads having “the talk” with their children. It is a dreaded right of passage that signals a loss of innocence for their sons in order to protect them from a system that targets them. Darrin Bell is an acclaimed cartoonist, author, and commentator. In his graphic memoir, The Talk, he illustrates his own encounters with…

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EP 7: Meet Another NASA “Hidden Figure”: Cynthia Vernón, PhD: Mathematician, Microbiologist, and NASA trailblazer 25:06

1+ y ago25:06

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Cynthia Vernón grew up in the segregated South of New Orleans, Louisiana. In the 1960s, after graduating from Xavier University, she applied for a job at NASA’s Data Processing Center in Slidell. She became the first Black employee driving programming for Chrysler’s data engineers. She’d never seen a mainframe computer before, but she studied the m…

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EP 6: A Black Birth Doula on What Black Mothers Deserve 26:45

1+ y ago26:45

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Chanel Porchia-Albert wants Black mothers to be able to fully center themselves in the joy of childbirth. With Black women facing the highest rate of maternal death, Porchia-Albert explores the issues that have contributed to the abysmal numbers and the reasons behind them. The Founder and Executive Director of Ancient Song Doula services, she disc…

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EP 5: Farming in the U.S. and the Opportunities for Correcting Past Harms 32:55

1+ y ago32:55

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John Boyd Jr. is the civil rights leader you’ve never heard of. For decades, he’s been fighting the U.S. government’s discrimination against Black farmers like himself, securing billions for them to keep their lands–and keep the legacy of Black people in agriculture alive. It’s a legacy that traces back to slavery, when Black Americans built the ag…

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EP 4: Checks and Royalties: The Unsung Black Roots of American Music 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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This episode explores the historical erasure and appropriation of Black musicians and songwriters. Mark Anthony Neal, Chair of the African & African American Studies Department at Duke University, explains how Black artists were often exploited, denied proper credit, and overshadowed by white artists who covered their songs. It also traces the orig…

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EP 3: A Death Ruled “Justifiable”: The Killing of John Wesley Wilder 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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In July 1965, police officer Edward Nugent encountered John Wesley Wilder, a Black man, outside a cafe in Ruston, Louisiana. Nugent shot Wilder five times, resulting in his death. Local authorities deemed it a justifiable homicide, and subsequent investigations in 1965 did not bring justice or closure to Wilder's family. In 2008, legislation introd…

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EP 2: The Unfinished Story of Alex Manly’s “The Daily Record” 27:56

1+ y ago27:56

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Wilmington, North Carolina was once home to a thriving middle class Black population. In 1898, the only successful coup d’état in American history put a stop to it. Alex Manly was part of that elite Black community. An editorial he printed in his newspaper, The Daily Record, was the catalyst for the violence, and Manly was run out of town by a grou…

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EP 1: A Family’s Silent Burden: The Killing of Arthur Davis 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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Arthur Davis died on June 30, 1950, but the details surrounding his death raised questions about what really happened to him. His story was buried for years, until his grandson started investigating. Through family oral history, neighbor accounts, and troves of documents, Reginald Crawford was finally able to piece together how his grandfather died…

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Introducing -- Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms 2:59

1+ y ago2:59

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“Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis. For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com. This series was funded by a grant from The John D. and Catherin…

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#10 - The Racial Wealth Gap: It's Our Turn Now 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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Why has it always been damn near impossible for Black Americans to make ends meet - let alone build wealth? Join us with Mehrsa Baradaran, law professor and a leading expert on the racial wealth gap. She speaks the truth and helps us bust the myths we’ve all been fed about race, money, and the American Dream. Mehrsa also has an innovative plan to b…

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#9 - Giving It All Back: White People's Worst Nightmare 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

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Morgan Curtis discovered that her family’s wealth (and her large inheritance) were made from centuries of exploitation and suffering, including slavery. What she did in response is an amazing story of personal reparations - and reminds us of the power of facing hard truths and living our lives with purpose. SHOW NOTES Guest: Morgan Curtis Morgan Cu…

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#8 - Robin Kelley Live: Reparations and Imagining the Black Future 59:57

1+ y ago59:57

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Show notes: The incredible Robin D. G. Kelley schools us on what true reparations could look like - and how to use our collective power to envision a better future. Recorded in Los Angeles with a live audience. See the video HERE! Guest: Robin D. G. Kelley Robin Kelley is a leading historian, author, and thinker of our time - or any time. His groun…

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#7 - Mothers of Gynecology: Art As Reparations 48:13

2y ago48:13

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Dr. J. Marion Sims is hailed as the Father of Modern Gynecology. But his reputation was built through inhumane experiments on enslaved young women. We talk with “creative extremist” Michelle Browder, who exposes the truth about Sims, the racism of the medical profession, and using art as a form of reparations. SHOW NOTES Guest: Michelle Browder Mic…

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The Big Payback Is Back! 27:08

2y ago27:08

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Erika and Whitney return! In this special bonus episode, the co-directors discuss their latest adventures, including the PBS premiere of their reparations documentary, The Big Payback. And, with a little help from NAACP President Derrick Johnson, they dissect the shaky state of reparations. Can a flood of burgeoning local reparations movements supe…

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#6 - The Tulsa Race Massacre pt. 2: A Long Road To Justice 36:51

2y ago36:51

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Part 2 of our story on the Tulsa Race Massacre looks at the historic lawsuit for reparations going on right now. We have a riveting conversation with Hughes Van Ellis, 101, one of three living survivors – and a plaintiff in that case. Guests Eric Miller and Kristi Williams return to give us the inside scoop on the case and the government’s literal …

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#5 - The Tulsa Race Massacre pt. 1: An Inside Job 30:31

2y ago30:31

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The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the most horrific events in U.S. history. Was it just a riot by an angry white mob - or an all-out war on Black Americans by their own government? Join us for the real story on what went down in 1921. Special guest: Kristi Williams, Tulsa activist and descendant of a massacre survivor. SHOW NOTES Guest: Kristi Wil…

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#4 - The California Reparations Plan: It’s On! 28:22

2+ y ago28:22

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Big things are happening on the West Coast! The California Reparations Task Force is deep into its revolutionary work. We talk with chairperson Kamilah Moore, who gives us the inside scoop on how they’re hatching a real plan - one that can set the stage for reparations across the whole country! SHOW NOTES Guest: Kamilah Moore Kamilah is Chairperson…

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#3 - The Chicago Housing Scam: Seriously? 34:37

2+ y ago34:37

34:37

In the city famous for segregation and corruption, we’ll see how many hoops Black people had to jump through, just to get a place to live. This scam would make Al Capone blush: crooked banks, politicians and realtors conspired to rob Black Chicagoans of more than 4 billion dollars! Special guest: Amber Hendley, housing activist and reparations warr…

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Knowledge is Power 24:12

2+ y ago24:12

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Our hosts Dope Knife & Linqua Franqa will discuss the reality of health risks and disparities in the marginalized communities that make up the majority of their audience. They will touch on mental health issues, particularly about the ways that health knowledge can empower mental wellbeing as well as physical wellbeing. Additionally, the two will e…

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#2 - Bruce's Beach: Why Can't A Sister Just Chill? 36:46

2+ y ago36:46

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What’s so threatening about the sight of Black people relaxing? Tony and Adam tell the story of a thriving Black-owned beach resort near L.A. that was shut down by the government - with a dramatic new reparations twist. We also look at ways the city could get Black people to come back. Special guest: pioneering historian Alison Rose Jefferson. SHOW…

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#1 - Pilot: The Case For Reparations Now 35:37

2+ y ago35:37

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Why reparations? Why now? Get to know Adam and Tony as we kick off Pay The Tab! Special guest Maureen Simmons helped create California's first-of-its-kind reparations task force, while still a college student. Maureen schools us on reparations - and shares her story of making history. SHOW NOTES Guest: Maureen Simmons A key player in the national r…

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Trailer 2:14

2+ y ago2:14

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Introducing PAY THE TAB: Reparations Now! Join hosts Tony and Adam as they make the case for reparations, one story at a time.Door Tony Tolbert & Adam Radinsky

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Afrofuturism and Academia with Sammus, PhD 44:58

2+ y ago44:58

44:58

LF and DK are joined by Brown professor and afrofuturist rapper/producer Sammus (aka Dr. Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo to discuss the relationship of lyric-craft to beatmaking, surviving academia, creative and emotional revelations during the Covid pause, and Dr. Lumumba-Kasongo's upcoming tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Crashing the (Democratic) Party 1:03:47

2+ y ago1:03:47

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This week, LF and DK are joined by democratic operative John Jackson to discuss his work infiltrating the democratic party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door iHeartPodcasts

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Rich People Doing Goofy Sh*t, Part 23213 43:40

2+ y ago43:40

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This week the hosts take a gander at some gems from the newsweek, from the Unite Here picketing rich people at Jay-Z's Oscar party to Madison Cawthorn snitching on rich people in Congress and Eric Adams (net worth: $5 million) defunding errybody except the police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Friends of Gadsden Creek 57:34

2+ y ago57:34

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This week, LF & DK are joined by activist and Twitch streamer Tamika Gadsden to discussion the intersections of racial and environmental justice in Charleston, South Carolina. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hammer & Flows 40:17

2+ y ago40:17

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As they depart for their respective tours, LF & DK kick off a three-part series on liberation movements born and bred in Birmingham, Alabama, this time discussing the alliance between the Alabama Communist Party and poor Black folks during the Great Depression era. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu…

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In Honor of Breonna 48:44

2+ y ago48:44

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"This week, the hosts visit the Breonna Taylor case, just shy of two years after her death and a week after Brett Hankison, one of the officers involved, was acquitted of his remaining charges. They also discuss increased police militarization, no-knock raids, and overcoming "revolution fatigue" that has caused such stories to fade from public view…

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Attack on the Alphabet Mafia 51:31

2+ y ago51:31

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Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door iHeartPodcasts

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Higher Learning 52:16

2+ y ago52:16

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This week, DK & LF take a look back at John Singleton's 1995 film Higher Learning and discuss the sociopolitical implications of it's major themes of political awakening. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door iHeartPodcasts

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