Beheard Talk

The 1619 project takes a hard look at the realities of slavery. But some say it’s time to move on. Is America ready to face its ugly past?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Tiffany Brown discussed the New York Times' 1619 Project, which takes a deep dive into the legacy of slavery in America. They also addressed the criticism that the project recieved from right-wing conservatives.

Jay-Z is teamed up with the NFL, but Kaep still doesn’t have a job. Are we really past #TakeAKnee?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Joshua Clennon debated Jay-Z's decision to partner with the NFL and the pros and cons of black capitalism.

Another mass shooting. White Nationalism is on the rise. What can be done to stop domestic terrorism?

On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Ilyssa Fuchs, and special guest Talib Hudson, a Harlem-based scholar, talked about the rise of white racist violence, its history in America, and what needs to be done to address it. Take a listen!

The second Dem debate was heated. The Party divide is clear. Who will capture the soul of the Party?

On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Tiffany Brown recapped the second Democratic debate and discussed the divisions within the Party.

They also talked about the recent mass shooting in El Paso and white racial violence in America.

The MAGA warriors have given tax cuts to the rich and now they’re coming for food stamps. Will Trump’s war on the poor ever end?

On this episode of “Let Your Voice Be Heard!,” Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Ilyssa Fuchs, and Sydney N. Schuler discussed the Trump administration’s latest effort to cut SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), which would cause 3.1 million people to lose access to the program. They also talked about how this would affect communities of color. Take a listen.

Trump is after the Squad. His racist attacks only fuel his base. Is there no limit to Trump's antics?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Tiffany Brown, Evan Mastronardi, and Sydney N. Schuler talked about Trump's latest racist Twitter tirade against four congresswomen of color and his subsequent "send her back" rally. They also debated whether or not the media should label Trump as "racist."

More states are legalizing cannabis and Congress is considering marijuana reform. When will prohibition finally end?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Selena Hill, Ilyssa Fuchs, and special guest correspondent Tiffany Brown talked about a recent congressional hearing on marijuana legalization and who would really benefit if/when cannabis prohibition finally ends.

Drinking out of toilets. Stuck in concentration camps. Why is America denying rights to people at the border?

On this episode of "Let Your Voice Be Heard!," Stanley Fritz and special guests Erycka Montoya, the Community Advocate at The Movement Cooperative, Evan Mastronardi, the co-host of the "Let's Not Be Trash" podcast, and Brittany "Bebe" Mendes, a model and activist from Texas, discussed the humanitarian crisis at the border in light of the disturbing revelations Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other elected officials revealed after spending time in the detention centers. They also debated whether or not it's appropriate to label the centers as "concentration camps."

Pride has become polarized. The evolution has led to cops in rainbows and corporate floats. Has Pride been gentrified?

On this episode of Let Your Voice Be Heard!, Selena Hill and Stanley Fritz talked about the annual NYC Pride Parade and why many opted out in protest of what's called "rainbow capitalism."

Black people are free-ish. Mitch McConnell thinks we’ve already gotten reparations (with a black president). When will America finally run us our coins?

On this episode of “Let Your Voice Be Heard!,” Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, Ilyssa Fuchs, and Alex Turner discussed the historic Congressional hearing on reparations, which was held on Juneteenth. They also explored whether Juneteenth should become a national holiday and how reparations can and should be distributed.