In this episode we are joined by culture and politics write Pastor Rashad Grove. He joins the fellas to discuss how Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black woman Vice Presidential selection of a major party. Pastor Grove dives into the pitfalls of what pastoring and church look like during the age of COVID-19. And with 56 days in since the murder of George Floyd, we ask what is fueling the BLM protests in 72% White Portland. All that and much more.

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Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, one of the national co-chairs of "Our Black Party" (@ourblackparty) joins us for this special episode of the Black Light. Our Black Party is a political platform designed to harness Black political power, and advocate policy initiatives that benefit Black people.  We discuss what power and policy look like in the Black community, and how they intend to make a change.  All that and much more.

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In these weeks episode we are joined by Don Teasyman of the Baked Beans And Rice Podcast.  He helps us to discuss what it's like raising children to be prepared for White supremacy.  The NBA has approved 29 social just statements that players can wear on their jerseys.  We ask, is this progress or fluff.  And the Trump Administration is pushing to send Children and Teachers back to school, even with coronavirus cases spiking across the nation.  We talk about what you should be mindful.  All that and much more.  

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In this episode of the Black Light we are joined Eddie Glaude Jr. to discuss his latest book, Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.  Prof. Glaude helps us to get a better understanding on why Begin Again is not only an ode to Baldwin but also a reflection of our current state in America.  And we also  get his current thoughts on the Trump era, the up coming election, and the current movement for social and racial justice.

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In this episode we discuss how a large group of investors is pushing for corporations to sever their ties with the Washington Redskins, in an effort to get Daniel Snyder to change the teams name We tackle why Bill Simmons has an issue with diversity, and why he seems averse to hiring people of color. And we tackle the recent move by NETFLIX to invest over $100 Million dollars into Black banks, and whether or not that is enough. All that and much move.

In this edition of the In The Black Podcast's "Black Light" segment we are joined by activist and author Kimberly Jones.  Her recent viral video titled "How Can We Win" has over 2 million views, and has thrust her into the mainstream of the current Black Lives Matter movement.  We sit down and discuss her video, her book "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight", and what this new movement for racial equality looks like.  All that and much more.

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In this week’s episode we discuss the recent decision by HBO Max to remove the movie “classic” “Gone With The Wind” from their streaming libraries, as the company tries to create a disclaimer for future airings of the film. Some of our favorite White celebrities have joined together to release a PSA called #iTakeResponsibility (itakeresponsibility.org). How affective will this be? And we get a Black Box letter from a listener asking “What are you willing to sacrifice for racial and social change”. All that and much more.

In this week’s episode we discuss New Orleans Saint’s QB, Drew Brees, recent comments about kneeling for the national anthem.  We talk about how the three remaining officers involved in the murder of George Floyd have been charged, as well as having “the talk” with your children about police interactions and anti-blackness.  And we are joined by defense attorney Michael Campbell who helps us understand things YOU MUST KNOW when dealing with the police.  All that and much more.  Informed.  Intelligent.  In The Black.

In this week’s episode we discuss the officer involved murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis MN, and how this incident is affecting major cities around the nation. After video arose of a White woman (Amy Cooper) needlessly calling the police on a Black man (Christian Cooper) she has since been fired from her job, and has begun getting death threats. We ask does the punishment fit the crime. And we are joined by United States congressional aid and 1 half of the Hip Politics Podcast, Michael McQuerry, to ask when we can receive the next round of stimulus money, and what other plans congress is debating during COVID-19 season. All that and much more.

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In this week's episode we discuss how actress Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) and her husband plead guilty to bribery in the college admissions scandal.  We tackle how the largest county in Ohio has designated racism as a public health crisis.  And we discuss how the NFL's recent proposals to fix the "Rooney Rule" could be worse than the original problem.  All that and much more.

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