Black Robe Podcast

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Bishop Lawrence White, Pastor of Church of the Living God in Tacoma, WA.  Bishop Lawrence shares his faith and wisdom, and updates us on the Tacoma Ministerial Alliance's resurgence as a faith-based leader in social justice activism. 

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the IBJ's First Annual Freedom Summer Symposium, a three-day social justice experience for 18-35 year olds, social justice advocates and aspiring leaders.  

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss young adult attitudes toward vaccination, voter suppression in Georgia, recall action for the local Sheriff, and cannabis licensing equity.  

Host Carol Mitchell interviews Dr. Jashon Banks, Sr. as he shares the intimate details of his early life in one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods.  Dr. Banks speaks candidly about his journey from early gang-affiliation, to a full-ride football scholarship to St. Joseph's College.  He has a diverse career as an Army veteran, a law enforcement officer, an educator and an entrepreneur.   

Host Anzhane Slaughter flies solo as she interviews Riall Johnson of Prism Consulting about his role as political consultant and lobbyist.  Riall shares the importance of diverse candidates in local elected offices, and the significance of the Blake v. Washington case.  

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss International Women's Day, Women's History Month, and historic dynamics that interfere with allyship between women of color and white women.  

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss Juvenile Justice, TeamChild's interview with Doug Baldwin and the Silent March for Manny Ellis.  

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the movie, "Judas and the Black Messiah" and its implications for black-on-black loyalty and betrayal.  

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Josias Jean-Pierre, author of "The Power of Your Words," social media influencer and youth motivational speaker.  The Hosts also discuss changes in Washington law that affect juveniles sentenced as adults.  

Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Gary Barquet, Loan Officer for Caliber Home Loans, about young adult homeownership, loan qualification, credit scores and black wealth-building.