Abolition Today

The 2022 journey for slavery abolition and the 3rd season of Abolition Today has reached its amazing conclusion. In an epic and historic election, 4 out 5 states overwhelmingly voted to abolish slavery from their state constitutions! INCLUDING Deep South States like Alabama and Tennessee.

In concert with the Abolish Slavery National Network, #TheFreedom5 was a massive success. The only state to fail in passing their slavery abolition amendment was Louisiana. The state has now become the laughing stock of late night talk shows. People are being advised not to go to LA as you may end up being enslaved.  Everyone has serious questions. Why? 

On November 13th we'll hear from the person who was solely responsible for this outcome. The Sponsor of HB298 Representative Edmond Jordan of Louisiana. In his own words, live on the Abolition Today Season III Finale'.  We'll have an adult conversation and ask the hard questions. You do not want to miss the S3 final episode!

Of course we'll bring it all together with amazing music presentations and Bridge The Gap one final time for 2022 by bringing the ancestors words back to life for a new generation.

We'll be airing previous episodes during our absence until our return on New Years Day 2023.

In this last episode of an 8-week series we are joined by Tina Martin Wyatt. Activist, abolitionist, and the great X3 grandniece of Harriet Tubman.

We're only 2 days away from the last voting day where abolishing slavery in 5 states is on the line. We've amplified the voices of #TheFreedom5 like a galactic bullhorn.

Now, here we are. Right at the finish line of making history. Our efforts have gone viral and the world is watching. Waiting to see if America truly values the freedoms it claims to champion.

It's been a long hard fight against tremendous odds. We have literally fought principalities and powers with unlimited resources and access when all we had was divine favor and unrelenting commitment to ending legalized slavery.

Today, we make our final calls. Pitch our last plea. Make our last prayers. Light our last candles. You do not want to miss the conclusion to this amazing 8 week series.

At Abolition Today we have chronicled and archived this historic movement and the heroic men and women behind it from its humble beginnings to its 2022 conclusion. And now, we hope and pray that on November 9th we'll be able to say "It is done!" in 5 states where slavery is constitutionally legal today.

The next time you hear from us will be in our season finale when we report on the 2022 midterm results with special guest, Louisiana representative Edmond Jordan.

Of course, we've got amazing music mixes and we'll bring the ancestors words back to life for a new generation of slavery abolitionists.

We're throwing thunderbolts from the heavens this week as we both amplify the voices of each state from #TheFreedom5 (The 5 states on the ballot for 11/8/22 to remove slavery exceptions) and field through the storm of opposition, lies, misinformation, and confusion surrounding our work to abolish constitutional slavery in the US for the first time.

We'll educate, inspire, and prepare you for what is only a week away. One of the most historic moments in US history.

As always, we'll incorporate powerful music presentations and bring the ancestors voices back to life for a new generation with our Bridging The Gap Series. This week we'll listen to Ossie Davis read the conclusion of Frederick Douglass’s autobiography with a fitting prophetic speech and his final word.

Alabama's Pastor Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow and Imprisoned activist Kinetik Justice joins Max and Yusuf as we enter the final 2 weeks of abolishing constitutional slavery in 5 states. 

You've heard from Vermont, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Oregon.

In our 6th week of an 8 week series we'll focus on the last of #TheFreedom5, Alabama. 

We'll discuss the amendment to abolish slavery, unconstitutional conditions within the ADOC, and show how you can help abolish slavery in Alabama for the 1st time. 

As always, we have some awesome music mixes for you to hear and we'll bring the ancestors words back to life for a new generation. This week we'll hear spoken word poet Tribal Raine reading the 1850 speech "A  Plea For The Oppressed" by abolitionist Lucy Stanton.

In this 5th of an 8 week series we are joined by Riley Burton. Lead Organizer for Oregon's Measure 112 and member of "Oregonians United To End Slavery" oregoniansunitedtoendslavery.com

We're down to the wire in abolishing constitutional slavery in the 5 states know as #TheFreedom5. LA/TN/AL/VT/AL

We'll discuss the abolitionist efforts in OR, the unique history of the state, and how you can help make history on November 8th.

Of course we'll have incredible music mixes and we'll bring the ancestors voices back to life for a new generation on our Bridging The Gap segment.

We'll conclude part 2 of our BTG with the shocking 1888 speech by Frederick Douglass where he denounces the emancipation as a fraud!

If you're a slavery abolitionist, don't miss a single one of these 8 episodes of Abolition Today! We're in week 5 now.

Tomorrow depends on you. Let's make our envisioned future a reality.

We're 4 weeks deep into "The 8 Weeks Of Abolition"

Abolishing constitutional slavery in 5 states. LA/TN/AL/VT/AL

We'll be joined by author, activist, and lead organizer of the Louisiana Campaign "Yes On 7". Director of Decarcerate Louisiana Curtis Davis.

We're also joined by a very special guest. Her Majesté Kpodjito Dòwòti Désir. Queen Mother of the Republic of Benin.

Formerly known as The Kingdom of Dahomey as portrayed in the film The Woman King.

In addition to supporting Louisiana's abolition efforts, she'll be addressing some of the rhetoric and calls for boycotts that have slandered the history of her nation.

FYI. The Queen Mother is a slavery abolitionist who has worked with the ASNN for the past 2 years.

On November 8th Louisiana citizens can vote yes on 7 and remove the slavery exception clauses from the LA constitution. That's right. In 2022 we've finally got an opportunity to actually end constitutional slavery in the prison capitol of the world. Louisiana.

Of course we'll have incredible music mixes and we'll bring the ancestors voices back to life for a new generation on our Bridging The Gap segment.

If you're a slavery abolitionist, don't miss a single one of these 8 episodes of Abolition Today! We're in week 4 now.

The future depends on you. Let's make our envisioned future a reality.

Guest Jeannie Alexander and Theeda Murphy of Tennessee’s No Exceptions Prison Collective joins Max and Yusuf as we go through "The 8 Weeks Of Abolition" (Now Week 3).

Abolishing constitutional slavery in 5 states. 

Priority #1 is the #Freedom5. There's only 5 weeks left and we want to make sure you know what you can do to help make history and permanent change in the nation.  Without a doubt our plan is to win in all 5 states. Alabama, Vermont, Louisiana, Oregon, and Tennessee.  

On November 8th Tennessee citizens can vote yes on 3 and remove the slavery exception clauses from the TN constitution. That's right. In 2022 we've finally got an opportunity to actually end constitutional slavery in the birthplace of the KKK. Tennessee.

Of course we'll have incredible music mixes and we'll bring the ancestors voices back to life for a new generation on our Bridging The Gap segment. 

If you're a slavery abolitionist, don't miss a single one of these 8 episodes of Abolition Today! We're in week 3 now.

The future depends on you. Let's make our envisioned future a reality.

Executive Director of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, Mark Hughes joins Max and Yusuf as we go through "The 8 Weeks Of Abolition". Abolishing constitutional slavery in 5 states. 

Priority #1 is the #Freedom5. There's only 7 weeks left and we want to make sure you know what you can do to help make history and permanent change in the nation.  Without a doubt our plan is to win in all 5 states. Alabama, Vermont, Louisiana, Oregon, and Tennessee.  

On November 8th Vermont citizens can vote yes on PR2 and remove all 3 slavery exception clauses from their constitution. Yes. They have 3! For those that don't know, Vermont was the first state in the union to introduce the offensive and illegal exceptions in 1777.

Of course we'll have incredible new music mixes and we'll bring the ancestors voices back to life for a new generation on our Bridging The Gap segment. 

If you're a slavery abolitionist, don't miss a single one of the next 8 episodes of Abolition Today! The future depends on you. Let's make our envisioned future a reality.

We are back LIVE!

The ASNN's new lead organizer Savannah Eldrige, joins Max and Yusuf as we enter the final 8 weeks of abolishing constitutional slavery in 5 states. 

It's been a few weeks and there's so much to speak about. Priority #1 is the #Freedom5. There's only 8 weeks left and we want to make sure you know what you can do to help make history and permanent change in the nation.  Without a doubt our plan is to win in all 5 states. Alabama, Vermont, Louisiana, Oregon, and Tennessee.  

Of course we'll have incredible new music mixes and we'll bring the ancestors voices back to life for a new generation on our Bridging The Gap segment. 

If you're a slavery abolitionist, don't miss a single one of the next 8 episodes of Abolition Today! The future depends on you. Let's make our envisioned future a reality.

We discuss organized prison rebellions past and present. Starting with #ShutemDown2021. 

This week we'll acknowledge many historical events whose anniversaries occurred either within the past week or will come up this week such as the Attica Uprising September 9-12, 1971, which came on the heels of the August 21, 1971 murder of George Jackson, the murder of 6 young black children in Birmingham, Alabama (4 at the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church and 2 others later that day). And of course, yesterday marked the anniversary of 9/11. We'll also be joined by Chinweizu Abu, the Moderator for the Millions for Prisoners Human Rights Coalition to update us on the events and results of the #shutemdown2021 movement.

(Max is still suffering complications from covid and Yusuf is getting his new home in the South in order, so we need another week before returning to live broadcasts.)