Now What

45 The Mighty Black & Brown Dollar

Hosts: Diane, Kekey, L.G.

Executive Producer: DJ LG

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of  ‘Now What’,  we talk about the economic power of the black and brown community and share examples of how we wield this power. 

Episode Summary:

The  episode spotlights a use case where a community would no longer tolerate disrespect from a business. The community enacted a boycott and eventually made the business owner sell his business. We discuss the specifics of this use case and give our thoughts on the tactics used.

We announced to our listeners that Now What is officially a business, and we are adopting a “buy black and brown” approach to our business dealings.  

We educate listeners on the buying power of the black and brown community, and ask our listeners to think about where they will spend their money in 2021.

The episode closes with a Key talking about his “Banking Black” journey with OneUnited Bank and Diane discusses a situation where she was looking for a non-white accountant or booker-keeper.

Key Facts:

• Black buying power in 2018: $1.3 trillion
• Latino buying power in 2018 : $1.5 trillion - represents largest minority buying power

{source: Data is from the March 2019 Selig Center for Economic Growth, Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia report titled "The Multicultural Economy 2018."}

“Now What” Takeaways:

• LG:
• • It’s easy to support black & brown business in your community
  • • Use filters on UberEats and Google maps, so search for black and latin owned businesses. 
  • Key:  It’s easy to open a bank account with OneUnited Ban

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Host: Diane Gil, KeKey Moore, LG  

Executive Producer: DJ LG

Episode Introduction: In this episode of “Now What”, Diane, LG and Key reflect on 2020 and share the one word they are taking into 2021. 

Episode Summary: 

This podcast episode includes thoughts on what 2020 revealed to the global Black and Brown community while the world was watching America in the fight against social injustice, systemic racism, white supremacy and the impacts of misinformation, disinformation.

• We learned more people stand with us, than against us. Global solidarity in the Black Lives Matter movement was evidence.

• America won the fight for democracy in our 2020 Presidential election.

• The fast development and distribution of the Covid vaccine was a global win.

It also includes what quarantine gave or revealed to them personally, and the 1 word they are taking into 2021

• Quarantine gave Diane a path for sobriety as she just celebrated 8 months. Her one word for 2021 is “Write”.

• Quarantine gave Key the gift of forging new relationships, reconnecting with his important relationships and time to be more involved with his children's education. His words for 2021 are “Rebuild and Restore”.

• Quarantine gave LG a positive change in life balance between work, family and working out. His one word for 2021 is “Entrepreneur”. 

Key Takeaways: 

1. 2020 brought the black and brown community global solidarity and compassion in a time of tremendous loss of loved ones and a global pandemic. 

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   • Special Shout out to Amy, Nick and Shelana for subscribing to Now What Radio and being fans of the show.

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43 Black Lives Matter: Casey Goodson J.R.

Hosts: Diane, Kekey, L.G.

Executive Producer: DJ LG

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of  ‘Now What’,  we talk about the Casey Goodson case.

Episode Summary:

The episode focuses on the facts and story of what happened to Casey Goodson.

In this episode, we explore the facts around what happened to Casey Goodson. We discuss Sheriff Deputy Jason Meade and his history of Discharging his weapon.

We educate listeners on what happened to Casey from the police perspective and his family perspective.

The episode closes with a discussion on how we can, in our community, fight back and how do we eliminate unlawful shootings by police officers

Key Facts:

• Dec 4 Casey Goodson jr. was shot and killed by police while entering his home.
• Casey Goodson was legally permitted to have a gun
• 2 weeks later the Officer involved has yet to speak to investigators
• His family feels this was a Racially motivated crime.

“Now What” Takeaways:

• Push to end Qualified Immunity

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42 Mass-Incarceration: “Guilty Until Proven Innocent”

Hosts: Diane, Kekey, L.G.

Executive Producer: DJ LG

Episode Introduction: 

In this episode of  ‘Now What’,  we talk about equal justice & mass-incarceration and its impact on the black and brown community. 

Episode Summary:

The  episode focuses on the reality many in our community  face when dealing with the justice system; “We’re guilty until proven innocent”.  The traditional American ideals of justice of being “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law” , are just that, ideals we are still fighting to achieve.

In this episode, the Kyle Rittenhouse case is compared to the cases of Kenneth Walker & Ahmaud Aubrey, demonstrating the “difference in treatment” our community faces in the justice system. This “difference in treatment” has led to the mass-incarceration of our community at alarming rates, impacting the family structure and disenfranchising millions from the political system.

We educate listeners on the $100 billion dollar jail & prison system, and the “school to prison” pipeline.

The episode closes with a discussion on how the Defunding the Police movement strives to bring equality and remove racism from the justice system.

*commentary correction: L.G. referenced “$87 billion in 2005” , correct date is 2015.

Key Facts:

• US has 5% of world’s population, but 25% of it’s incarcerated population
• • In 1972, 200,000 were incarcerated, now 2.2 million.
• $87 Billion spent in 2015 on jails and prisons + 1000%, from $7.45 billion in 1975. 
• From 1980 to 2017, the number of women in jails and prisons in the U.S. grew 750%. Over 225,000 women are incarcerated today.
• 4.5 million people can’t vote because of a past conviction

(source: Equal Justice Initiative)

“Now What” Takeaways:

• Diane:
• • Make yourself aware of what’s happening locally, including voting in local elections.
  • Educate your kids about their rights when speaking to school officials.
• Key: 
• • Check your 401K plans for private prison stocks
  • Do not invest in: Core Civic (CXW) or The Geo Group (GEO) stocks
• L.G.:
• • Support your family who are in the “system”

“Now What” Takeaways:

• Diane:
• • Make yourself aware of what’s happening locally, including voting in local elections.
  • Educate your kids about their rights when speaking to school officials.
• Key: 
• • Check your 401K plans for private prison stocks
  • Do not invest in: Core Civic (CXW) or The Geo Group (GEO) stocks
• L.G.:
• • Support your family who are in the “system”

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