This week, Milton Alan Turner is talking with Saint Ignatius High School history teacher Robert J. Corrigan. During the interview, they discuss the teaching of Reconstruction and Redemption in US History courses, how certain groups attempt to control a historical narrative, and the importance of allowing silenced voices to be heard.

This week, Milton Alan Turner is talking with Saint Ignatius High School history teacher Robert J. Corrigan. During the interview, they discuss the teaching of Reconstruction and Redemption in US History courses, how certain groups attempt to control a historical narrative, and the importance of allowing silenced voices to be heard.

Even though there are more than three million African Americans in the US Catholic Church, the institution is perceived as overwhelmingly and predominantly white. In fact, Black Catholics are often treated with surprise or suspicion. In the words of Father Cyprian Davis,” Like many others, blacks had to fight for their faith; but their fight was often with members of their own [Catholic] household.” In this week’s episode, Milton Alan Turner will discuss the challenges of being Black and Catholic, from the joys of the elevation of the first African American cardinal to the tensions of the proper role of social justice.

Even though there are more than three million African Americans in the US Catholic Church, the institution is perceived as overwhelmingly and predominantly white. In fact, Black Catholics are often treated with surprise or suspicion. In the words of Father Cyprian Davis,” Like many others, blacks had to fight for their faith; but their fight was often with members of their own [Catholic] household.” In this week’s episode, Milton Alan Turner will discuss the challenges of being Black and Catholic, from the joys of the elevation of the first African American cardinal to the tensions of the proper role of social justice.

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Cathy Charles, “The Sobriety Connector,” as she talks about her journey towards living a “SoberFULL life,” about being your true self, the importance of having authentic conversations and of being curious. Cathy’s story can be heard at “Funnier At Yourhouse” on Facebook and GettingBAC2Zero.com.

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Cathy Charles, “The Sobriety Connector,” as she talks about her journey towards living a “SoberFULL life.” Cathy’s story can be heard at “Funnier At Yourhouse” on Facebook and GettingBAC2Zero.com.

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Sandra D. Bishop. Sandra is minister of Agape Renaissance Spiritual Center and founder of Esteemed Encounters. She broadcasts the weekly radio show “Shift Happens” on WOVU 95.9 and is now releasing her “Morning Glory” Facebook Live broadcasts as podcasts.  Sandra discusses topics including racism and health care, writing, the importance of sharing her “milk” and, of course, “The Matrix.”

In this episode, Milton Alan Turner interviews Sandra D. Bishop. Sandra is minister of Agape Renaissance Spiritual Center and founder of Esteemed Encounters. She broadcasts the weekly radio show “Shift Happens” on WOVU 95.9 and is now releasing her “Morning Glory” Facebook Live broadcasts as podcasts.

2021 is swiftly becoming the year of critical race theory. It has been referenced thousands of times in news stories this year and 26 states have proposed legislation banning the teaching of critical race theory in schools. But the problem is, what is being described or defined in these laws and in many media outlets as critical race theory or CRT is not in fact critical race theory. This week, Milton Alan Turner discusses how the CRT controversy has been manufactured and what the true goals of its critics might be by using the punch, parry, kick strategy defined by Ian Haney López in his book Dog Whistle Politics.

2021 is swiftly becoming the year of critical race theory. It has been referenced thousands of times in news stories this year and 26 states have proposed legislation banning the teaching of critical race theory in schools. But the problem is, what is being described or defined in these laws and in many media outlets as “critical race theory” or “CRT” is not in fact critical race theory. This week Milton Alan Turner will discuss how the CRT controversy has been manufactured and what the true goals of its critics might be by using the “punch, parry, kick” strategy defined by Ian Haney Lopez in his book “Dog Whistle Politics.”