Pass the Mic

Announcing Joy and Justice 2019 Digital Access! Learn more at JoyAndJustice.com

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This Labor Day, The Witness hosted a live Podcast-A-Thon to help raise support for the upcoming Joy And Justice Conference. Be sure to donate at JoyAndJustice.com

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This Labor Day, The Witness hosted a live Podcast-A-Thon to help raise support for the upcoming Joy And Justice Conference. Be sure to donate at JoyAndJustice.com

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Tyler and Jemar talk about the emotional and spiritual scars the past several years of racism and injustice have left on many of us. Listen as they describe why the Joy and Justice conference, our first national gathering, provides a time of healing for people who are weary in the struggle. JoyAndJustice.com

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This is a first for Pass The Mic! The hip hop artist S.O. chose our podcast to debut his new song "White Jesus" and you get to hear it in this episode. We interview S.O. about his experiences as a Nigerian immigrant to the U.K. and the U.S., and we talk about how images of Christ can reinforce or dismantle ideas of racial superiority.

Apple https://music.apple.com/us/album/augustines-legacy/1471205112?ls=1

Spotify URI spotify:track:6KsQPUwdigkgavFLUk1Tj6

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Earon James joins Jemar to discuss whether racism is worse in the South than other parts of the country. They even get international and talk about their experiences with racism and racial profiling while traveling abroad. This episode helps give perspective on the pervasiveness of racism in all parts of the world and how to spot it.

Link: "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson - https://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-Suns-Americas-Migration/dp/0679763880

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Jemar and Tyler are back with Part 2 of our Black Church series, this time to respond to listener feedback on the previous episode. Listen in as they have a transparent discussion about misogynoir, the prosperity gospel, pastoral idolatry, and homophobia. It’s a heavy discussion but one we feel is necessary. Keep the feedback coming!

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In this special episode of Pass The Mic Jemar Tisby reads the entire historic address of Frederick Douglass entitled, "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"

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We’ve talked about the “Quiet Exodus” of Black Christians from White Evangelical spaces, but the question is “Where’s the Promised Land?“. Jemar and Tyler answer the question by giving their history with the Black Church, what options Black Christians have, and some of the challenges of attending a Black Church in 2019. But we wanna hear your story. Share it with us!

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We’re back for Part 2 of our series on How to Raise Justice Minded Black Children. Tyler is joined by Ally Henny, host of Combing the Roots, to discuss this topic from the perspective of Black Mothers. Tune in as we talk about the differences between Black Mothers and Fathers, how to raise younger children with the right mindset, and the influence of our culture to create the capacity for justice and dignity. Part 3 coming soon!

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