Beheard Talk

Aamir Griffin died playing basketball. Senseless gun violence took his life. How can we keep our communities safe?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Tiffany Brown, and special guest Nantasha Williams talked about the shooting death of 15-year-old Aamir Griffin, who died while playing basketball outside of his apartment in Jamaica, Queens. They discussed why his story is not getting much media attention and what needs to be done to stop gun violence in communities of color.

Kanye's rapping about Christ while preaching the MAGA gospel. Is he using the pulpit for godly devotion or self-promotion?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Damond Stubbs, and Mariah Thomas discussed Kanye's new gospel-album and the problematic history of the "prosperity gospel."

The team also talked about the controversy around Tank's comments about male sexual fluidity.

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Let Your Voice Be Heard! intern Mariah Thomas spoke one-on-one with actress and talk show host Keke Palmer, entrepreneur John Henry, sports journalist Taylor Rooks, and CultureCon founder Imani Ellis at CultureCon 2019. They each shared nuggets about their journeys and success.

Elijah Cummings has passed, leaving one less black leader in Congress. What does the next generation of leaders look like?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Ilyssa Fuchs talked about the passing and legacy of Rep. Elijah Cummings and questioned if black political leaders are doing enough to empower the communities that they serve.

They also discussed whether or not it was appropriate for Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Gina Rodriquez to use the "N-word" and AOC's endorsement of Bernie Sanders in the 2020 primary.

City Girls are back to act up. Should prisons get smashed up?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Evan Mastronardi, and special guest Brittany Williams of No New Prisons, discussed the release of JT from the rap duo City Girls from prison and questioned whether the prison industrial complex needs to be completely abolished.

Amber Guyger has been convicted and forgiven. Is this restorative justice?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and faith-based leader Damond Stubbs, the founder of Conscious In Pentecost, discussed the emotional moment when Botham Jean's brother forgave his brother's killer, Amber Guyger, during her sentencing trial. The team unpacked the controversy that it has stirred, biblical teachings on forgiveness, and why black folks are not shown the same level of grace within the criminal justice system.

In this LYVBH Overtime Cast, Mariah Thomas spoke to three women of color at ENVSN Fest, a two-day summit in Brooklyn, N.Y. that empowers young women through panels, workshops, and activations.

It’s been 400 years and we’re still not free. It's time to break the chains.

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Tiffany L. Brown, and Alex Turner discussed the need for a black political and economic agenda and what it should look like. They also talked about the spirited debate about a black agenda that took place between T.I., Killer Mike, and conservative commentator Candace Owens at the Revolt Summit in Atlanta.

During the News Round Up, the team talked about Tekashi 6ix9ine's court testimony and the Global Climate strike.

Sistas are standing up. Kamala may be the first black woman president. Is the world ready?

On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Tiffany L. Brown discussed the state of women of color in politics during a live podcast recording at ENVSN Fest, a two-day interactive summit in Brooklyn, NY that celebrates women of color. They also discussed Kamala Harris' candidacy in the Democratic primary and which candidate would be best for black and brown women.

Lil Nas X explained homophobia. Kevin Hart still doesn’t get it. Will the barbershop ever be a safe space for queer folks?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Tiffany Brown, and special guest Stan Talouis, a queer black comic, discussed the episode of HBO's "The Shop" where Lil Nas X talked about coming out and Kevin Hart's controversial reaction. The team debated if Hart's response was inappropriate and why black men don't feel safe discussing their sexuality within their own communities.