Celebrating 10 years of Pass The Mic, this week we bring you part 2 of our miniseries sharing the oral history of Pass The Mic. 
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Not The Voice, The Microphone Part 2: James White, Donald Trump, and Black Lives Matter

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Over 5 years later and still relevant... Tyler and Jemar are joined by Pastor Earon James to discuss the current state of the ‘Culture Wars’. Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com
Original Airdate: Sept 4 2017
We Want To Kill The Culture Wars
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Kill The Culture Wars

As with last week, we are doing something a little different. Jemar Tisby & EP Beau York are talking about the importance of understanding history and combating prevalent fictitious narratives, especially in the era of AI. 
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Perception vs Reality

Something a little different this week. Tyler Burns & EP Beau York are talking about the challenge of crafting stories with meaning and unpacking the role of telling a good story in preaching.
BTW the Preist referenced in this episode is Father Roderick. My apologies for forgetting his name at the time of recording - Father Roderick - YouTube
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Preaching and the Art of Telling a Good Story

Writer/Director Dee Rees is an alumna of New York University's graduate film program and a Sundance Screenwriting & Directing Lab Fellow. In 2018, Dee became the first Black woman nominated for an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category for her highly-acclaimed film Mudbound (2017). Dee's Emmy-Award winning HBO film Bessie (2015) starred Queen Latifah as the legendary American Blues singer and was nominated for a total of twelve Emmy Awards, including Dee's individual nominations for Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special. Bessie was also nominated for four Critics' Choice Awards and Dee was the recipient of the 2016 Director's Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries as well as the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie.
This week, Tyler and Dee get into the inner workings of telling Black stories and specifically bringing the Tuskegee Airmen to the screen through her unique lens.
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Masters of the Air with Dee Rees

In this episode of Pass The Mic, hosts Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby discuss the desire for mentors. Join the conversation as they explore the significance of mentorship in personal, professional, and spiritual growth, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the impact of mentorship on their own lives.
Discover the signs that indicate you might be in need of a mentor and gain valuable advice on how to identify the right mentors for your unique journey. The hosts discuss various mentorship models, providing guidance on overcoming common obstacles in establishing these crucial relationships.
Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking guidance or a new Black Christian listener navigating the complexities of your spiritual life, this episode offers practical tips on finding, building, and sustaining meaningful mentorship connections. Tune in to learn about alternative forms of mentorship, the role of shared values in successful mentor-mentee relationships, and how mentorship can serve as a catalyst for personal and communal flourishing.
Don't miss this insightful episode that delves into the dynamics of mentorship, providing a roadmap for listeners to navigate their own journeys with intentionality and purpose. Join Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby as they explore the power of mentorship on Pass The Mic!
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Not The Voice, The Microphone Part 2: James White, Donald Trump, and Black Lives Matter

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