This series is for children and the grownups that care about them. However, this episode is just for the grownups.

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Coming very soon to Footnotes: 'How To Fight Racism: Young Listens Edition'. A podcast miniseries for kids and the grownups who care about them that will help you discuss one of the most important and sensitive topics in America: How to fight racism.

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In this special episode of Pass The Mic, Jemar reflects on Juneteenth after it became a national holiday and was officially commemorated nationwide. He talks about why Juneteenth should be a national holiday and the unintended consequences of taking a Black-centered holiday and making it mainstream. He also delves into the history (of course!) as he discusses the actual contents of General Order No. 3 which was read to enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Finally, Jemar discusses some reasons why Black and white people should commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth in different ways. Even though the holiday has passed, this episode helps shape the narrative of how we should acknowledge Juneteenth as a nation in future years.

Links:

Why Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday

The Unintended Consequences of Making Juneteenth a National Holiday

Why Black and White People Should Commemorate Juneteenth Differently

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In this brief episode of Footnotes, Kristina shares the story of Tessica Brown and a call to stand in the gap for Black Women.  

Kristina's tweet on Tessica, here.

You can follow Kristina on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at Black Women Plant Seeds. 

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Tune in for a special episode of Footnotes! Jemar goes live inside his How To Fight Racism facebook study group where he peels back the layers of current events and equips you to recognize and fight racism. Don't miss it!

If you haven’t done so already, join Jemar's HTFR study group here.

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The How to Fight Racism book study group kicks off on Monday, February 1st! You can still request to join. Order your copy of the book here and then fill out the membership questions to join the HTFR group here. 

Already a part? Tag a friend you want in the group with you.

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In this episode Jemar and Kristina talk about the #EndSARS movement and protests in Nigeria, Wilton Gregory as the first Black U.S. cardinal-to-be, voter suppression and what you can do about it, and the White House Strategy, or lack thereof, for the coronavirus pandemic. 

Links: 

Protest In Nigeria 

Solidarity and Support for #ENDSARS

First Black U.S. Catholic Cardinal Appointed by Pope Francis

Alabama Curbside Voting

Preorder: How to Fight Racism 

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In this episode Jemar and Kristina talk about Donald Trump getting COVID-19, reflect on the first and only vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, the plot to kidnap governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, and the birthday of one of my she-roes, Fannie Lou Hamer.Links: - Pence as Stand-in For “White Evangelical Pastor”  - Facts about Fannie Lou Hamer -  - Pre-Order How to Fight Racism -

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In this episode Jemar talks about the long-awaited Breonna Taylor verdict, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the ramifications for the Supreme Court, the president’s push for a “more patriotic education”, and finally Mike Espy and the 2020 campaign for U.S. senate in Mississippi. PLUS a special surprise…!

Links: 

DONATE TO MIKE ESPY FOR SENATEhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy-web-2020?refcode=espy-fr-web-box&amount=5&express_lane=true

Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party play victims. Don't let them. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/22/ruth-bader-ginsburg-court-seat-victim-republican-warfare-column/5853211002/

Breonna Taylor Verdict : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/us/breonna-taylor-decision-verdict.

Trump calls for more patriotic education in schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/trump-history-education/2020/09/17/f40535ec-ee2c-11ea-ab4e-581edb849379_story.html

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In this episode Jemar talks about the announcement and significance of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, the attempts to hamper the vote by tampering with the United States Postal Service, and reflects on personal changes since the killing of Mike Brown on August 9, 2014. 

Links: 

How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice

Why Kamala Harris Chose Howard University

Postmaster General to Appear Before House

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