Black Robe Podcast

Black Robe Podcast

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Black Robe Podcast episodes

  • Social Justice & Activism with NAACP President Jonathan Johnson | Episode 95 || Black Robe Podcast

    In this episode of the Black Robe Podcast hear from NAACP President Jonathan Johnson our host Isaiah Lenard and Co-host Queleah Collins. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Listen as they dig deep gaining knowledge on how to break generational cycles of social justice oppression, and how to take the next steps to see change in their communities.

    What is the NAACP?
    The NAACP or National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established in 1909 and is America's oldest and largest civil rights organization. It was formed in New York City by white and Black activists, partially in response to the ongoing violence against Black Americans around the country
    Learn more about the Tacoma NAACP chapter below:
    https://253naacp.org/branch-leadership
    https://naacp.org

    36 min
  • Update On The Manny Ellis Trial | Episode 90 || Black Robe Podcast

    In this episode of the Black Robe Podcast, Our new cohost Queleah interviews IBJ ACES Isaiah and Faith for an update on the Manuel Ellis trial and observations on court etiquette in Pierce County.

    Navigating this trial as a community is difficult waiting for justice for Manny; It's even harder for his family. Please hold space for his family and support them in any way you can throughout this incredibly painful process.
    The team also gives an update on the election and @tacoma4all Initiative 1 Tenant Bill of Rights
    instituteforblackjustice.org/black-robe-podcast-1
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    Go Fund Me- https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-manuel-ellis
    Meal Train- https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/0e8eq3
    Attend the Trial- https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7884/Trial-Information?fbclid=IwAR134EP_yft-GvmXxhwXCpU9McRerw9luGK-brEn88ZA03-f6_SO2qAbiCg#viewing
    Learn More about the Manny Ellis Case https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/trial-3-tacoma-officers-charged-killing-manny-ellis-starts-monday/D63DOMGSWVDB5EJNK7E4Z46MJY/

    32 min
  • The Trial | Episode 89 || Black Robe Podcast

    Manuel Ellis was a 33-year-old African-American Tacoma, Washington man killed by police on March 3, 2020. Those in Tacoma are very familiar with this case and have been waiting for justice for Manny and his family. In this episode, Morgan and Isaiah discuss what has happened since the trial began on Oct 3 and how you can support the Ellis family.
    instituteforblackjustice.org/black-robe-podcast-1
    Bookmark us linktr.ee/Instituteforblackjustice⁠
    Go Fund Me- https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-manuel-ellis
    Meal Train- https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/0e8eq3
    Learn More about the Manny Ellis Case https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/trial-3-tacoma-officers-charged-killing-manny-ellis-starts-monday/D63DOMGSWVDB5EJNK7E4Z46MJY/
    Attend the Trial- https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7884/Trial-Information?fbclid=IwAR134EP_yft-GvmXxhwXCpU9McRerw9luGK-brEn88ZA03-f6_SO2qAbiCg#viewing
    Black The Vote- https://instituteforblackjustice.org/voter-toolkit

    28 min
  • Why We Black The Vote | Episode 87 || Black Robe Podcast

    Voting matters. Period. Carol Mitchell and IBJ Intern Isaiah Lenard discuss the history of voting and why IBJ commits to Back The Vote every year

    https://instituteforblackjustice.org/black-robe-podcast-1 

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    Find where to vote in your state
    Stay tuned for the official launch of the IBJ Voters Toolkit
    #blackthevote #VotingRights #votersuppression #VoteReady #VotingRightsAct #VotingMatters #voting #vote #VoteByMail #VoterRegistration #Voter #Congress #GetOutTheVote #GOTV #Elections #Piercecounty #washingtonstate #washingtonian

    29 min
  • Tacoma Tenants Bill Of Rights | Episode 86 || Black Robe Podcast

    The Tenants Bill Of Rights is on the ballot this November. We see the direct impacts of the housing crisis in our work at IBJ; In this Black Robe Episode, we went in and had a deep discussion with Morgan Smith and Isaiah Lenard on the Tacoma Tenant Bill Of Rights and just how important it is for all of us to get out there and vote in EVERY ELECTION.

    This one is juicy y’all!

    https://youtu.be/6H-W4OlmjTM 

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    43 min

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The Black Robe Podcast is a lively, inter-generational dialogue that highlights the opinions, perspectives and stories of the Black/African descent community. In addition, the Black Robe Podcast…