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Black people aren't safe at the Waffle House. Ben Carson's raising rents on the poor. And Kanye's joined team MAGA.

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Jaqi Cohen talked about Kanye West’s support for Donald Trump and how Ye ended up in the sunken place. They also discussed the intersectionality of pop culture and politics and debated over whether or not Ye is worth saving.

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Check out Stanley's latest write-up, "Kim Kardashian Didn't Break Kanye, Kanye Broke Kanye," https://thedefiantones.org/kim-kardashian-didnt-break-kanye-kanye-broke-kanye-c53ebfa153d

Kanye’s back, Kendrick won a Pulitzer, and Jay-Z earned a Peabody. But what about Diante “Butchie” Yarber, Stephon Clark, and Saheed Vassell? If black men can't even sit in Starbucks, will they ever truly be free in America?

On this episode, Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Ilyssa Fuchs questioned what it truly means to be a black man in America. They also discussed Kanye West's reemergence and if he's really a genius or an Uncle Tom.

Unequal Pay. Sexual Harassment. Glass Ceilings. When will women win?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Ilyssa Fuchs, and Jaqi Cohen addressed gender inequality and the pay gap, along with other hurdles that women face in the workplace, like sexual harassment and the glass ceiling. They also discussed solutions to fix these issues.

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During "The News Round Up," they talked about the two black men arrested while sitting in Starbucks, the U.S. military strike in Syria, and the latest scandals in the Trump White House.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/14/602556973/starbucks-police-and-mayor-weigh-in-on-controversial-arrest-of-2-black-men-in-ph

https://nypost.com/2018/04/12/comey-trump-asked-me-to-investigate-pee-tape-to-reassure-melania/

Stephon Clark. Saheed Vassell. Skyrocketing poverty and black incarceration rates. Are we upholding King’s fight for justice?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Ilyssa Fuchs reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King’s life, legacy, and the progress – or the lack thereof -- that has been made in the in wake of the 50th anniversary of his assassination. They also spoke to Rachel Knox, a former city council candidate in Memphis and the current Thriving Arts and Culture Program Officer for the Hyde Family Foundation.

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https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/race/news/2012/03/13/11351/the-top-10-most-startling-facts-about-people-of-color-and-criminal-justice-in-the-united-states/

Want to learn more about King? Check out one of his most famous speeches, Letters from Birmingham Jail. https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html

Check out this awesome speech from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s granddaughter: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvskFQN-4eY

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Wendy's dropped a mixtape roasting McDonald's, March for Our Lives activists demanded #GunReformNow, and #Facebook can't be trusted.

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Ilyssa Fuchs discussed the massive data breach on Facebook involving a pro-Trump company. The team also talked about how the social media giant is used as a tool for progressive change and, at the same time, a mechanism for hate, propaganda, and surveillance.

In addition, the team discussed the new mixtape Wendy's dropped roasting McDonald's and the March for Our Lives rally.

Check out this awesome speech from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s granddaughter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvskFQN-4eY

#NeverAgain activist Emma González's powerful speech can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz6YarZ5upE

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Rex Tillerson fired, Andrew McCabe is out, and the Trump administration is blossoming into a full-on chaos machine.

When we weren't having live panic attacks about the Trump Administration, we discussed the beef between DJ Envy vs. Desus and Mero.

The wild video where O.J. Simpson pretty much admitted that he killed his ex wife, and Selena's new found love with 69 (the rapper).

Was Tamika Mallory justified in defending Louis Farrakhan? On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, we'll debate the controversy, discuss the ways different struggles intersect and break down how different movements can support each other.

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https://www.facebook.com/LetYourVoiceBeHeard/videos/1884025511670893/?hc_location=ufi

Tamika Mallory's response to the controversy can be found here:

https://t.co/3MCeoa4zsU

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Check out Jesse Jacksons Rainbow Coalition Speech Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MHZBbkFiog

Forget the Oscars! We're kicking off Women's History Month by honoring fierce female leaders making major waves in society through their work and activism.

Who is the most underrepresented woman in Hollywood? Who is the best Hollywood humanitarian? Who is the best (white woman) ally? Take a listen and find out who the award goes to...

High school students in Florida are leading the fight against the NRA and have inspired action among people across the country. Will this youth movement finally lead to gun reform or will elected officials continue to prioritize the interests of the gun lobby over human lives?

On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Ilyssa Fuchs, and Jaqi Cohen talked about the push for gun control as well as the long-neglected fight to stop gun violence in communities of color.

The new Black Panther movie has finally arrived and we're here for it! On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, Selena Hill, Ilyssa Fuchs, and Tiffany Brown started the show by talking about the horrific Florida school shooting and Trump's latest buffoonery.

Later, they discussed how the film is reshaping culture and changing the perception of black people in media. They also spoke to special guest Ian Freeman, a comic book cognoscente and writer, about the original Black Panther comic character and Afrofuturism.