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Once again Lil Boosie has the internet world going nuts with his latest video. Boosie states that he allowed his teenage boys have inappropriate sexual conduct with adult women. Some people have supported this act, and others have rallied against it. 2 Really Dope dudes are going to chip it up this weekend about his video, as well as sexual violence in African American communities as it relates to boys and girls. We got special guest attorney Dalia Racine and Jordaan Houston will be a part of this very important discussion. McDonald Jean

I feel so honored to have the time to sit down with a genius. Michael Polite.  Check out this latest episode of Raise Your Voice and Michael shares his views on the many problems of western education as well shares some views on how to remedy this problem.  He doesn't hold anything back as we have this candid conversation about a topic that I'm sure many are having already.     

"The Black Adventist Church is in a state of emergency! The question is, do we even know it? And if we do, how do we positively address the challenges that we face so that we can thrive as a religious community?" These are some of the words shared by Dr. Sydney Freeman in his prolific written piece about the need for African-American scholars.  I had the privilege of talking about his work, and what are the ways that we could encourage others to seek the path of scholarship.  

Tacyana and I pick up the conversation from the place we stopped in the last one.  In this episode we discuss solutions and ideas to break free from the colonization of Christ that has held the church captive for so many years.  

"Christianity perpetuates this Eurocentric version of christ, that perpetuates slavery", that's just some of the words that was discussed on this weeks episode.  I had the privilege of talking with the brilliant scholar Tacyana Nixon and her research in this area.  In what way has the contemporary image of Christ hurt the church and the world as we see it. This is just part 1 of a 2 part discussion.  So please enjoy, provide feedback, and always remember to Raise Your Voice 

"Our fight is against racism" these are just a few words that Fadya Risheq shared with me on this episode of Raise Your Voice.  Fadya is a muslim woman with a strong faith, and beliefs.  She understands that equality and justice is a fight that all of must be a part.  I hope that you enjoy this weeks episode and Fadya's story about her journey from Palestine to America.  

"It created a scare because in that one moment your whole life could change".  Over a year ago the former Attorney General Jeff Sessions followed a Donald Trump directive to end DACA for all immigrants.  The decision to halt DACA left the fate of so many immigrants in limbo.  Pastor Danielle Pilgrim of the Atlanta Berean church shares with me her experience and ordeal that she could be deported. She also talks about her fight for women in the church and community.  

This sermon was preached at the Dallas City Temple SDA Church on March 16, 2019. Mary Salome was one of the women that visited Jesus' tomb. If she could Raise Her Voice, this would probably be her testimony. 

Is there ever a right time to stand for what you believe in, and what price are we will to pay for it. For the second episode of Raise Your Voice I have the privilege of sitting down with pastor Rebecca Davis of Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church. Pastor Davis has always been a dry major for justice.  This episode we talk about her experience as a pastor and some of the challenges that she faces in the work as she stands up for women's rights.  

In our very first episode, I had the privilege of speaking to my friend Dr. Courtney Ray who is an ordained Pastor and a mental health specialist.  Dr. Ray offers her keen advice and perspective on what does it truly mean to be diverse and how does the church move towards equality for all people.  I'm sure that you will be blessed and stimulated about this much needed conversation.