Free Black Thought Podcast

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Season 3 kicks off with Julian Brown. Julian is an amazing young man on a mission to clean up the oceans. He goes by the name of “Nature Jab” on social media where he has acquired hundreds of thousands of followers that tune-in to watch him innovate and build a microwave pyrolysis reactor in his backyard.

Show notes:

• Julian’s website
• Donate to him
• Julian on Instagram
• Julian’s on YouTube
• Julian on Tik Tok
• Julian on X
• Julian on Facebook
• Julian on Twitch
• Trillionaire’s club

Bowen and Twyman discuss the meaning of recent protests at college campuses. The conflict in the Middle East is not black and white but nuanced and complex, despite many believing they know the answer at the age of 21. Bowen and Twyman begin the episode with a review of a recent incident at the University of Mississippi between a black female protestor and a group of white frat boys, including one who chose to make monkey sounds as provocation. Are we witnessing an epidemic of cosplay throughout the land? Bowen and Twyman tackle this question through the lens of dogma, slogan words, and the use of clothing as political symbol. Should one wear the Star of David at a pro-Palestine protest, for example? The answers are not easy, save for the insight that the right side of history is non-conforming. Bowen and Twyman conclude with the profound observation that white Southerners are the only defeated Americans living on American soil. People should not be forever stained with the history of their region.

Show notes:

• Wink’s “The Burbank Happening and Other Signs of Intelligent Life”
• Wink’s “A Profile in Courage: Sahar Tartak”
• Adam Gussow’s “The Freest Thing on Earth”

Pride Month 2024

“AIN’T I A WOMAN”

Spoken word honoring Sojourner Truth and feminine power.

Dr. Tiffanie Victoria Jones

Music By David Hunte

Tiffanie Victoria Jones (PhD, LMSW) is a New Orleans native. She earned a BA in Mass Communication from Dillard University, an MSW from the University of Missouri at Columbia, and a PhD in Social Work from Howard University. A research methodologist, Dr. Jones has taught in both undergraduate and graduate schools, predominantly in the research sequence. She specializes in research design and data analysis. Dr. Jones has served as either the methodologist, advisor, or research consultant for over 100 Master’s theses and doctoral capstone projects, domestic and abroad. She is also the founder of CiL Research Consulting Group. Dr. Jones’ research centers primarily on psychosocial outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In the classroom, she focuses on incorporating innovative teaching techniques to increase higher-order thinking skills, critical thinking skills, and engagement. Personally and most importantly, Dr. Jones loves God above everything and is a devoted born-again believer in the Lord, Jesus Christ. She also enjoys doing creative works, reading, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and getting beautifully crafted cakes for her birthday. You can read her series on gender ideology for The Journal of Free Black Thought here and find her podcast episode here.

Yaya Jata Fanusie has written for the Journal of Free Black Thought and has been a guest on the podcast. He is a former CIA analyst and creator of the thriller podcast The Jabbari Lincoln Files. Checkout the teaser trailer to better understand why it is a story worth your time.

This episode begins with a discussion about graduation speeches and the role of commencement day speakers. Wink shares his thoughts on what he would say in a commencement address, emphasizing the importance of respecting different perspectives and the power of conscience. Mike highlights the need to move away from outdated language tools and stereotypes in black America. They discuss the influence of black nationalism and the challenges of achieving black power in America. The conversation explores code-switching and the expectations placed on black individuals to conform to certain stereotypes. Overall, Mike and Wink emphasize the importance of individuality and the need to challenge societal expectations.

The one and only Larry Wilmore closes out Season 2 of the Free Black Thought podcast. The man who should require little introduction as Emmy Award winner and has been a television producer, actor, comedian, and writer for more than 25 years. He can currently be heard as host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air on The Ringer Podcast Network.

• Larry on X: @larrywilmore
• Larry’s podcast: Black On the Air
• Larry’s “Why I Haven’t Worked in 30 Years” for LinkedIn
• Sheena Mason’s Theory of Racelessness
• Insecure Season 4: Molly and Andrew's brother, Victor, argue over selective racism
• “Larry Wilmore on the End of The Nightly Show and the Show’s Greatest Legacy” by Jessie David Fox on Vulture.com
• Neil deGrasse Tyson on Black on the Air
• The Nightly Show: Neil deGrasse Tyson debates religion
• Larry’s favorite book this year so far: Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton
• Larry’s website: thelarrywilmore.com

In this episode, Wink and Michael delve into the notion of wise elders and the gap between generations, reflecting on past events' impact and current influences on younger generations. They examine the motivations behind youth activism and the societal role of wise elders, exploring constructive versus destructive activism and societal power dynamics. The conversation extends to the influence of social media, diverse ambitions within the Black community, and the lack of dynastic political power. They also discuss the challenges of being a wise elder, including bridging the generation gap and the importance of wisdom, courage, and probity, ultimately concluding with the reminder that wisdom comes with experience.

A colorful, hilarious and passionate conversation with Seneca Scott who has worked as a Labor leader and community organizer for over 20 years. Despite being very pro-labor (when it comes to the private sector) Seneca is no leftist. He is fighting against corruption and radical progressive policies that have destroyed Oakland, California.

• Seneca’s “A Masturbatory ‘Homage’ to My Family” in Compact Magazine
• My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr by Coretta Scott King
• Seneca on X: @SenecaSpeaks21
• Neighbors Together Oakland

Connie Morgan and Nikki Johnson, MD discuss what’s wrong with the way we do healthcare today and how to fix it. Nikki was recently named interim director for FAIR in Medicine.

Show notes:

• Nikki’s Website: nikkimjohnsonmd.com
• Nikki on X: @notaproviderMD
• Nikki on Substack
• DPC Action
• Free 2 Care
• Physicians for Patients
• Parents for Accountability in Cleveland Independent Schools
• Urgency of Normal
• Restore Childhood