This year's Essence Festival of Culture sparked heated debate over representation, cultural ownership, and diaspora unity. Some attendees felt the event shifted away from its Black American roots, while others embraced its broader Pan-African focus. In this episode, we examine the controversy through the lens of Scripture—asking how the gospel speaks to questions of identity, culture, and unity. From Ephesians 2 to Revelation 7.

Join Monique and Kevin for part 2 of their thought-provoking series discussing the fears that grip the Black community. In this episode, they unpack five new fears perpetuated by cultural narratives, including the controversial reaction to the recent Sydney Sweeney jeans commercial. From education policies and the fear of school choice to the fear of leaving the Democratic Party, they challenge the irrational anxieties that keep the black community in bondage and explore paths to empowerment and freedom.

Watch part 1: https://youtu.be/VkCmgtWXtnQ

Kevin and Monique confront the uncomfortable truth: much of what is sold to the black community as “protection” or “progress” is often rooted in fear — fear of independence, fear of losing government support, fear of being left behind. In this podcast, we challenge the systems, narratives, and political strategies, especially from the Democrat Party, that keep blacks mentally fragile, emotionally dependent, and economically stagnant. This isn't about partisanship — it's about mental, spiritual, and economic liberation. It's time to think freely, act boldly, and pursue real flourishing, not fear-driven survival.

Where are black fathers? In his new book, The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores The Pain Of Child Neglect, Adam B. Coleman documents his pain of growing up with an absent father and lays out a vision to prioritize our children first.

Monique and Kevin dive into the life and philosophy of Booker T. Washington, exploring his seminal work, Up from Slavery. They discuss how his story of resilience, education, and self-reliance contrasts with modern narratives about race and history. Kevin also shares his controversial perspective on why he thinks the Civil Rights Act of 1964 should be repealed, arguing it violates constitutional freedoms of association, creating bureaucratic overreach and unintended consequences. From Washington's vision of black empowerment to the complexities of Jim Crow, integration, and DEI, this episode challenges mainstream views and invites honest dialogue.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

2:58 Booker T. Washington’s Up from Slavery

38:01 The Case Against the Civil Rights Act

1:04:33 Final Thoughts & Call to Action

🔗 Check out our previous episode on Manning Johnson: https://youtu.be/x2ueHJQ6RXQ

📖 Read Up from Slavery to discover Booker T. Washington’s inspiring story.

💬 Share your thoughts on the Civil Rights Act and Washington’s legacy in the comments!

Did communists hijack America’s racial justice movements? Former Communist Party insider Manning Johnson thought so—and he had the receipts. In this episode, we are talking about Johnson’s 1958 book, Color, Communism, and Common Sense, to explore how racial division was weaponized by Marxists to destabilize the U.S. capitalistic system and where we see the residue of these ideas working today.

Read Baldwin's article: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/post/the-real-cause-of-racial-conflict

Join Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins as they dive into the recent Corey Mahler vs. James White debate, responding to Mahler's controversial claim that black people cannot be sanctified like white people. They unpack the biblical truth that the Holy Spirit works equally in all believers, regardless of race, and expose the flaws in racist ideologies like white supremacy. Discover what Scripture says about unity, justification, and sanctification in Christ. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on rejecting pride, embracing biblical unity, and standing firm in the gospel.

Monique and Kevin tackle the controversial Minnesota park incident and its fallout, exploring what it reveals about race, faith, and culture from a Christian worldview. Is racism driving division in the church? Why are people supporting figures like Shiloh Hendricks and Carmelo Anthony despite their actions? We dive into black racism, the "woke right," liberation theology, and the danger of prioritizing race over identity in Christ. Discover biblical hope and practical ways to foster unity in a divided world.

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Kevin and Monique react to the backlash from the black aristocracy prompted by Atlanta Pastor Phillip Anthony Mitchell’s comments about black kids respecting authority, including white police officers. They also discuss a recent post Monique made on social media about the lack of call for diversity in the black church.

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Monique and Kevin respond to the recent social media beef between Melissa Dougherty, Allie Beth Stuckey and the black church delegates. Kevin had some strong words to address the problem of ethnic idolatry in the black church.