end racism
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RODNEY REED: URGENT CALL TO ACTION
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this urgent call to action. Rodney Reed has been on death row since 1998 for a crime he did not commit, and he is scheduled for execution on November 20th. Anti-racism educator and social justice activist, Tina Strawn joins Jen to discuss the details of the… Continue reading
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Moving Toward Humanity Part 2 with Marcie Walker From Black Coffee With White Friends
Join Jen and Marcie for part 2 of their conversation. Marcie Walker is the writer, creator, and creative behind the wildly popular website and Instagram page- Black Coffee With White Friends. In this episode, Marcie talks about having parents who grew up during Jim Crow and how that may have impacted their parenting, what happened… Continue reading
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The Power of Photography in Storytelling and Reclaiming History
Michael W. Thomas is a photographer and life-long student of history. He sits on the Board of Directors at the Marietta Museum of History and teaches classes on African American history. In this episode, we talk about him growing up in Marietta, the importance of history, and the power of photography in telling stories and reclaiming… Continue reading
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Why Confederate Symbols Belong in a Museum
Join Jen and Charles Johnson from Straight Talk With Charles Johnson as they talk about the recent decision by Ole Miss to remove a prominent Confederate monument. They talk about everything from the presidency of Donald Trump, and the Lost Cause History of the Confederacy, to reparations for the descendants of slaves, and more. Continue reading
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The Importance of History and Doing Our Work Part 2 with Cedric Lundy of Token Confessions Podcast.
Another one from the archives of our previous podcast. This episode is part two of my conversation with Cedric Lundy from Token Confessions podcast. We talk about The Red Table Talk with Jane Elliott, why claiming to be colorblind dishonors the individual, and once again- why understanding history is so important. https://speakingofracism.podbean.com/mf/play/2yvprr/CedricLundyPart2.mp3 Continue reading
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How Do Anti-Racists Deal with Jussie Smollett
Cedric Lundy from Token Confessions Podcast joins Jen to talk about the ongoing Jussie Smollett investigation, calls for people to speak out against him, and how getting caught up in this is a distraction. https://speakingofracism.podbean.com/mf/play/26yja2/CedricLundyJussieSmollett.mp3 Continue reading
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White Fragility Book Discussion with Dexter Pearce
Join Jen Kinney and Dexter Pearce as they discuss the phenomenon and book, White Fragility. https://speakingofracism.podbean.com/mf/play/9wsjpa/DexterPearceWhiteFragility.mp3 Continue reading
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Laquan McDonald, Policing, and Lament
On this episode, Jen is joined by her friend and local Chicagoan, Noah Lomax to talk about the history of policing in the U.S, life in Chicago, the cover-up and case surrounding the killing of Laquan Mcdonald, and the subsequent verdicts. https://speakingofracism.podbean.com/mf/play/zwyc5u/Laquan.mp3 Continue reading
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Black History, Bridging the Gap, and the Power of Storytelling with Chakita Patterson of United Street Tours
In this episode, Jen and Chakita talk about Black History month, the information gap that exists in our historical understanding, and how we can use history as a bridge. Chakita is the founder of United Street Tours, a speaker, and a consultant with a passion for creating and promoting growth mindsets. United Street Tours is… Continue reading
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An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.
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