Chauncee Hollingsworth and Juice Sutton give us insight into what was happening in Minneapolis during the summer of 2020 after the George Floyd murder. The media covered some of what was happening during the protests, however Chauncee and Juice share some of what the media didn't show us.

Chauncee and Juice are both ingrained in the Minneapolis community. They both have served the Minneapolis community for years and were very active during the summer of 2020.

You can connect with Chauncee at @chaunceehollingsworth . You can connect with Juice at @therealjuicesutton . You can connect with Evan at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com .

Chauncee Hollingsworth and Juice Sutton give us insight into what was happening in Minneapolis during the summer of 2020 after the George Floyd murder. The media covered some of what was happening during the protests, however Chauncee and Juice share some of what the media didn't show us. 

Chauncee and Juice are both ingrained in the Minneapolis community. They both have served the Minneapolis community for years and were very active during the summer of 2020. 

You can connect with Chauncee at @chaunceehollingsworth . You can connect with Juice at @therealjuicesutton . You can connect with Evan at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com . 

Since its inception, beauty in America has been defined by culture. Due to many factors, including our views on race, the black woman has rarely been seen as beautiful. Of course, there are exceptions, however consciously and subconsciously American culture has communicated to the black woman that she is not beautiful and in order for her to be more beautiful she needs to exhibit more features associated with a white woman. If the black woman has not been told she is ugly, she has been highlighted for being "sexy" or "exotic". She has often been relegated to a sexual object with exaggerated features that communicates positivity not in elegance or class, but in lust or curiosity. The problems with this generational cultural communication is strong and deep. It needs to stop and it needs to stop now. 

Priscilla Black was born in Memphis, Tennessee but moved several times during her childhood to places like Detroit, Michigan, Houston, Texas and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. After a rough childhood filled with lack, danger, drugs and abuse she rose above the difficulties of her upbringing to graduate from Oral Roberts University before working for companies such as Bank of America, Google and Amazon. Priscilla's beauty is evident to all who meet her because her beauty is external as well as internal. She currently helps pastor a church in Round Rock, Texas and has started her own business empowering women. She is married and has 3 wonderful children. 

In this episode, Priscilla shares some of the things that she heard in her childhood about being beautiful and being black. She shares her experiences in beauty pageants, including being crowned Miss Black Tulsa. She discusses the mindset of many black girls and women concerning their self image with things such as their hair, body type and skin. 

To connect with Priscilla, you can find her online at @its_priscillab or at www.itspriscillab.com . 

To connect with Evan, you can find him online at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com . 

WHAT IN THE...World

Good Hair -- a documentary produced by Chris Rock. (https://www.amazon.com/Good-Hair-Chris-Rock/dp/B002TOJOY8)

WHAT IN THE...Word

Psalm 139:14 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. 

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Entertainment has become increasingly popular in the United States, to the point that some fans even "worship" their favorite entertainers. Despite the amount of money and fame this can produce, there are still biases, discrimination and even racism within the entertainment industry. Dee-1 helps us take a look inside the entertainment industry, his path to where he is today and so much more! 

Dee-1 is a rapper, song writer, public speaker and actor from New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from Louisiana State University, David (Dee-1) began teaching middle school in Baton Rouge. After two years of teaching, he focused full time on his music career. Since then he has released hit after hit, and performed with the best in the entertainment business. Dee-1 has received amazing accolades and awards, including the Artist of the Year at the NOLA Underground Hip Hop Awards, having his song "Sallie Mae Back" dubbed the "anthem of a generation" by the Washington Post and being given the key to the city of New Orleans. Dee-1 has intentionally kept God at the center of everything he does and his mission is to be Real, Righteous and Relevant. 

You can connect with Dee-1 on social media at @dee1music or at www.missionvisionlifestyle.com 

You can connect with Evan on social media at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com. 

WHAT IN THE...World

Black Minds Matter Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/2wJjHRd6td270f2bQqcKXJ) also on Instagram at @thenile.est1981. 

WHAT IN THE...Word

Proverbs 3:6 - In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 

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Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Lebron James, Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson...aren't these people proof that America is truly the land of equal opportunity? When we see the financial success, love and admiration for black athletes, isn't that proof that we are past the horrors of our racist past? Simply stated, the answer to these questions is: no. Anthony Tolliver helps us see that success in professional sports is not the full picture of the opportunities and treatment of minorities in the United States. 

Anthony Tolliver played basketball at Creighton University before going to a professional basketball career that has taken him from the NBA D-League (now called G-League), to Germany, to the NBA. While in the NBA (at the time of this airing lol), Anthony has played for the: San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trailblazers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony is also an entrepreneur. He has played a part in starting many businesses including Active Faith Sports (www.activefaithsports.com) and the Big Blanket (www.bigblanket.com). Anthony is a dedicated husband and active father to his 4 children. 

You can follow Anthony on Social Media at: @ATolliver44. You can connect with Evan on Social Media at: @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com. 

WHAT IN THE...World

The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson (https://www.amazon.com/Third-Option-Racially-Divided-Nation/dp/1501172190) 

WHAT IN THE...Word

Proverbs 18:13 - If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. 

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Corporate America is a place where the almighty dollar rules...right? Race, ethnicity and gender are non factors when it comes to a company trying to make as much money as possible...right? In this episode we discuss the racial and ethnic barriers to entry, roadblocks for advancement and much more concerning Corporate America. 

Kojo Mensah-Bonsu was born and raised in North London, England to Ghanaian parents. While still in high school, Kojo moved to Washington D.C. by himself before playing basketball at Washington State University. After his college basketball days were over, Kojo played professional basketball in Europe for 6 years before retiring. Post basketball, Kojo has established a career in Corporate America on the business side of information technology. That has encompassed IT hardware and software sales, IT consulting services and software virtualization. Currently he occupies a leadership role for a global organization in the United States. Kojo feels blessed to have a full and happy life with his wife and 3 kids.

Kojo co-hosts an EXCELLENT podcast called: The Dabu Podcast. You can find the Dabu Podcast here: (www.thedabu.com) or here: (https://open.spotify.com/show/36XtCxnR3Q5NJka2LKzjpy?si=oI0iXUFdQB6_7a07BpX_hA)

WHAT IN THE...Word

Proverbs 11:1 - A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. 

WHAT IN THE...World

How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+to+be+an+anti+racist&hvadid=77996737074217&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_71zxdsggav_e)

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As much as we may not want to admit it, one of the areas of society that bias is still glaring is in our education system. Minority schools do not have the same resources, minority children do not have the same representation and minority children do not get the same benefit of the doubt in the American education system. These disparities have real and long lasting effects. Individuals, communities and our nation will be impacted for years to come by the education that our children are receiving. 

Timothy Revels shares his experiences as a black boy, a black man, a black school teacher and his studies in history as well as in the education field. Timothy shares from his personal experiences as well as his advanced level education. Timothy has a podcast called Black Minds Matter where he discusses a variety of topics that affect Black men and women. The Black Minds Matter podcast can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. 

To connect with Evan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com. 

Find out more about NuSense Media here: www.nusensemedia.com . 

WHAT IN THE...World

The School to Prison Pipeline: Structuring Legal Reform ( https://www.amazon.com/School-Prison-Pipeline-Structuring-Reform/dp/0814748430 )

WHAT IN THE...Word

James 2:1 - My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 

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The "wrong side of the tracks" or the "wrong side of town" are phrases that have highlighted what we have all seen. American cities have been segregated for a long time. Many people believe that this segregation was simply a matter of preference, but in this episode we peer into some of the historical and present day practices that cause our cities to be segregated. 

Jeanette shares stories from her 30+ years of experience in Atlanta Real Estate that shine a light on inequities that have helped create the demographics of metro Atlanta. She discusses, redlining, blockbusting, communities created for "whites only" and prejudices within the Real Estate Agent sphere. Jeanette has invested her entire life in the metro Atlanta area and continues to live there today. Along with being a Real Estate Agent, Jeanette has always been very active in her community and she has never been afraid to stand up for her beliefs.

To connect with Jeanette, you can find her on Facebook at Jeanette Nolan-D'Amico. 

To connect with Evan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com . 

WHAT IN THE...Word

Deuteronomy 15:7 - "If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother,

:8 - but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. 

WHAT IN THE...World

The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America (https://www.amazon.com/Color-Law-Forgotten-Government-Segregated/dp/1631492853)

Faith and Prejudice Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/faithandprejudice

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We have all seen videos of white police officers using excessive force or even shooting unarmed men of color. Policing has been an explosive topic when talking about racial relations in America. Following the creation of the hashtag Black Lives Matter, the cry for Blue Lives Matter was created to focus on the lives of police officers. The more recent call to defund the police has recently gained traction. 

Chief Allen Banks is the Chief of Police for the Round Rock (Texas) Police Department. Chief Banks gave 21 years of service to the Albuquerque, New Mexico police department before coming to Round Rock, Texas in 2014. The work that Chief Banks has done since being in Round Rock has earned him the Civil Rights Justice by Action Award in 2016 by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). He was also named 2018 Citizen of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce. Chief Banks and his wife, Tammy, have three children. 

In this episode, Chief Banks explains his policing philosophy, inequities within policing and the importance of community policing. 

You can connect with Chief Banks on Twitter at @ChiefAllenBanks or via email at [email protected]. 

You can connect with Evan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com. 

WHAT in the...Word???

Romans 13:1 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 

:2 - Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. 

:3 - For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, 

:4 - for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. 

WHAT in the...World???

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About People We Don't Know by Malcom Gladwell (https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People/dp/0316478520)

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Sunday morning at 11:00am is still the most segregated hour in America. Churches across America are perpetuating many of the racial problems in the United States. We gather together, worship together, "do life" together and eventually become each other's best friends. Because of the segregation within churches, this can create communities of people who only have meaningful conversations with people who look the same, believe the same, think the same, vote the same and have similar experiences. The segregation within the church knowingly or unknowingly continues biases, stereotypes and discriminations outside of the church. 

Keith Ferguson planted and Pastors CityView Bible Church in Round Rock, Texas. Keith is not only a Pastor, but a husband, father and community leader. God has used Keith to build one of the most impactful churches in Central Texas, and also to be a Pastor to Pastors. Keith leads community efforts to serve, love and share the gospel with every man, woman and child. Keith's passion for unity and diversity have been on display in his leadership for years and are evident in this episode. 

You can connect with Keith on Facebook or at www.gospelrenewal.com . 

You can connect with Evan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @its_evanb or at www.itsevanb.com . 

WHAT IN THE...World

Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America (https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Faith-Evangelical-Religion-Problem/dp/0195147073)

The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World (https://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Leader-Building-Multiethnic/dp/0718031636)

WHAT IN THE...Word

John 17:21 - that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.