Negro, colored, African American, black or Black. What do people of African descent in the US want to be called? What do we call ourselves? JAG and TLeake dissect this question of what’s in a name for a group of people. Please email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think and share the show with a friend.

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How It Feels to Be Colored Me, by Zora Neale

Why We’re Capitalizing Black

A Debate Over Identity and Race Asks, Are African-Americans ‘Black’ or ‘black’?

Are black Hispanics black or Hispanic? Exploring disparities at the intersection of race and ethnicity

They considered themselves white, but DNA tests told a more complex story

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American is finally leaving Afghanistan after a 20-year war - our longest.  Good, better, best. Which adjective describes the way the US is withdrawing? Did we do good?  Could we have done better? Was the exit a fiasco, or was our withdrawal about the best we could have hoped? Is that even the right line of question to ask? JAG and TLeake have an intriguing meeting of the minds on this current hot topic.  Please email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2021/08/23/staggering-costs--us-military-equipment-left-behind-in-afghanistan/?sh=205ca60541db

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/23/politics/how-four-presidents-created-afghanistan-mess/index.html

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/08/media-bias-biden-polls-approval-afghanistan-withdrawal.html?s=01

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With the political landscape ripe with upcoming tests that will challenge the foundation of our political system, JAG and TLeake discuss whether the US is failing at the very democratic political system that it has championed. They are not on the same page and would give very different grades but come together to offer some practical solutions. Please email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.

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https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2021/02/02/global-democracy-has-a-very-bad-year

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI_S2_C2_1/

https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2021/pdf/complete-vig.pdf

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Houston, do we have a problem?  What is critical race theory and why are so many laws being passed to "protect" us from it?  Supported by research to confirm what 'it' actually is, JAG and TLeake debate whether what we have is a failure to communicate, a major disagreement, or a fundamental problem.  Do you have experience with critical race theory?  Chime in!

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/13/opinion/critical-race-theory.html

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You don't want to miss this one!  JAG and TLeake take opposing sides on the decision to have the 2020 Olympics.  To find common ground, they tackle athletes' mental health, money in sports, sex in the Olympic Village, and the ongoing pandemic, to name a few of the issues.  Listen and chime in!

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https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10564637/olympics-mental-health-simone-biles

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/olympic-village-cardboard-bed-holds-9-israel-athletes-viral-tiktok/5383230001/

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Vaccines are available, restrictions are lifting, rules are changing, and the Olympics are happening... Is the pandemic over?  Can it be over for some and not others?  Listen as JAG and TLeake discuss what being over COVID-19 looks like and if we are there.  Please share your thoughts by emailing us at [email protected].

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https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/three-waves.htm

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/546190-biologist-bret-weinstein-says-covid-19-likely-came-from-a-lab

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Sha 'Carri Richardson, America's fastest woman, will not compete for Team USA in track and field at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021.  JAG and TLeake examine the question of whether Sha 'Carri is a victim.  Is she a victim of bad rules, an improperly banned substance, a lack of understanding of and support for mental health, racism or all of the above?  Listen to the hosts debate this multi-layered topic. Please share your thoughts by emailing us at [email protected].

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https://www.npr.org/2021/07/06/1013578552/u-s-sprinter-shacarri-richardson-will-not-compete-in-the-tokyo-olympics

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/shacarri-richardson-suspended-marijuana.html

https://www.essentiallysports.com/you-have-media-obligations-stephen-a-smith-reacts-to-japanese-tennis-player-naomi-osakas-withdrawal-fallout-wta-news/

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We all want peace in our relationships.  But what happens when you disagree with your partner?  Is unconditional support required or are there conditions under which it is not necessarily expected?  Does support look different in different situations?  JAG and TLeake discuss the nuances of this not-so-stupid question.  Tag in and let us know how you resolve sticky diasgreements in your relationship.  

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Almost 30 years ago, a highly publicized, video-recorded police victim, Rodney King, asked an important question while making a plea. “Can we all get along?”  Join JAG and TLeake as they explore if white and Black people can heal the wounds, forgive and forget. Listen as they tackle this challenging issue and offer a path forward.  Weigh in with your thoughts by emailing us at [email protected].

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https://www.npr.org/2012/04/23/150985823/rodney-king-comes-to-grips-with-the-riot-within-17/

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Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, over 150 years since its first anniversary. Is the first national holiday to be codified since MLK Day a sincere acknowledgment of America’s dark history or merely a distraction and tip-of-the-hat?  Listen and share your thoughts as JAG and TLeake debate whether a federal holiday celebrating “Black freedom” signifies enough.  Please email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-sign-juneteenth-bill-creating-holiday-marking-us-slaverys-end-2021-06-17/

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