Speak Your Truth Now!

By Amanda Daniel Monroe

This is a podcast about speaking out and having hard conversations in America.

When this podcast premieres Friday, June 12th, we'll be discussing what people can do to get involved and resources out... more

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How many episodes does Speak Your Truth Now! have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Speak Your Truth Now! episodes:

July 30, 2021 Episode 16 - One year later, where are we now?
In this episode, we reflect on the past year after George Floyd's death and what has and hasn't changed. We explore topics ranging from corporate accountability and local policing changes.
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54min
June 19, 2021Episode 15 - Pride and Juneteenth
Join Mallory and Amanda as they discuss Rainbow Capitalism and politician's new favorite holiday, Juneteenth.

Music Used:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2
Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921

Used with artist permission.
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44min
April 21, 2021 Episode 14 - Off The Record - Calling People Out
In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss some recent events and what they are looking forward to doing (and not doing) after getting vaccinated, and Amanda tells a story about accidentally calling out racism. We hope you enjoy this episode.
This podcast was recorded on 4/10/2021. On that date, the George Floyd Trial did not yet have a verdict, and the article and video of the traffic stop with the Army Lieutenant had just been published the day before.
Article Links:
Facebook Hiring Discrimination Articles: The Intercept, Reuters,
Army Lieutenant Traffic Stop Articles: Washington Post, CNN
Rachel Hollis - (un)relatable: Video, Article(Vox)
Additional Resources:
Harvard Business Review: How To Hire
Follow Us On Social Media
Twitter: @SYTNpod
Instagram: SpeakYourTruthNowPod
Anchor (send us voice messages!)
Email: [email protected]
Music Used:
Intro:
Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2
Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921
Used with artist permission.
Outro:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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1h 5min
March 17, 2021 Episode 13 - Workplace Diversity - Where are all the Black Folks?
In our newest episode, we have a guest come on to chat about her thoughts on diversity in the corporate workforce. She chose the topic and we were happy to chat more about the history of black folks in the workplace and where we are today.
Email your voice memo to: [email protected]
Insta: speakyourtruthnowpod

Intro Music:
Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2
Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921
Used with artist permission.

Outro Music:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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58min
February 02, 2021 Episode 12 - Off The Record (pt. 3) - 7 truths about COVID
Amanda and Mallory come together and chat about COVID-19. Trying to keep it to loosely 7 topics to focus on and flesh out, they give you their own insight and opinions on living in the time of coronavirus. As we know, COVID has been proven to disproportionately affect black and brown communities and we chat about this as well. Listen in and let us know what you think!

Intro and Outro Music:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Other Music:
Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2
Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921
Used with artist permission.
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1h 3min
January 01, 2021Episode 11 - Systemic Racism and Year-End Wrap-up!
In this episode, Amanda and Mallory play a call from a listener, discuss systemic racism, how to discuss it with others, and how to be an ally. They wrap things up with a discussion about the end of 2020 and their goals for 2021. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you all in 2021!
Email your voice memo to: [email protected]
Insta: speakyourtruthnowpod
Episode Notes and Resources:
News
“25 million students are in school districts that aren’t integrated, or are too homogenous to integrate”- https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/local/school-diversity-data/

"Reconstructing seven days of protests in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death"-https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/live-stream-george-floyd-protests/?tid=graphics-story
Books
"So You Want to Talk about Race"- https://g.co/kgs/R8MT1P

"White Fragility"- https://g.co/kgs/ZepbEA

"Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?: Police Violence and Resistance in the United States"- https://g.co/kgs/CVp9DW

"The End of Policing"- https://g.co/kgs/hrn4G8

Music Credits:
Main intro and outro:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Other Music:
Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2
Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921
Used with artist permission.
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1h 1min
December 13, 2020 Episode 10 - Social Media and Social Justice
In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss social media and its impact on social justice movements. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this episode:
POCs rely on social media for social justice news- Pew Research Study https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/07/13/activism-on-social-media-varies-by-race-and-ethnicity-age-political-party/
People to follow on Twitter/Instagram:
Indya Moore (@IndyaMoore)- trans and non-binary actor and model
Tarana Burke (@TaranaBurke) - activist and founder of Metoo movement
Ijeoma Oluo (@IjeomaOluo) - best-selling author, wrote “So You Want to Talk about Race” and “Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America”
Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks) - Professor, Lawyer, and Writer. Known for research on intersectionality.
Check out local organizations and activist groups in your area on Twitter and Instagram!
Intro and Outro Music:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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45min
November 22, 2020 Episode 09 - Off The Record (pt. 2) - Post Election
In this episode, Amanda and Mallory discuss how things have gone since election day.

This show was recorded on November 14, 2020, one week after the race was called for Joe Biden.

Intro and Outro Music:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Other Music:
Chase Her by Enyar from the album Blue Dreams 2
Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/chase-her/1505761332?i=1505761921
Used with artist permission.
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51min
November 02, 2020 Episode 08 - Elections and Voting in America ... Now Go Vote!
Yes, we're also talking about voting like the rest of America!
This week, Amanda, Mallory, and their special guest, Cameron, talk about voter suppression, the electoral college, and voting theory. Enjoy! And Go Vote!

Intro and Outro Music:
Cinematic HipHop 001 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/526-cinematic-hiphop-001
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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54min
October 12, 2020 Episode 07 - Off The Record (pt.1)
Amanda is in Colorado with Mallory as they discuss memories of moving, grad school, and other random topics.
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45min

FAQs about Speak Your Truth Now!:

How many episodes does Speak Your Truth Now! have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.