In this episode of Footnotes Jemar talks bout the #1619Project and explains the backlash, he explains why Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL may be problematic, he dissects the absurdity of Trump’s “chosen one” comment, and he throws the cold water of reality on the Chic-Fil-A vs. Popeye’s chicken sandwich debate.

Also be sure to enter the Racial Justice Starter Kit book giveaway. Details in the show and at jemartisby.com

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Links:

N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html

Why Trump — and some of his followers — believe he is the Chosen One - https://religionnews.com/2019/08/23/why-trump-and-some-of-his-followers-believe-he-is-the-chosen-one/

PBS Newshour Interview w/ Nikole Hannah Jones - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-1619-project-details-the-legacy-of-slavery-in-america

N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html

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