STRANGER FRUIT

By Donovan Thompson

Where radical Black and Brown voices debate and unpack controversial issues from the headlines and our timelines. Join Donovan Thompson in his audacious experiment, using conflict and compassion to fo... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

STRANGER FRUIT episodes:

July 18, 2024 ISRAEL & PALESTINE: Conflict Resolution vs. Multicultural Coalition feat: Jake Levin
In Part 2 of Donovan's 1:1 with Jake Levin, they pick up right where they left off at the end of part 2, jumping into whether or not a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is possible, the complexity of the upcoming elections, and the power of coalition-building. Jake shares his perspective on the essential role of Palestinians leading the conversation and the significance of solidarity among marginalized groups. It's a pretty thought-provoking convo. Remember to try to donate directly to evacuation fundraisers as opposed to bigger organizations.
🌟 Highlights:
• The viability of the two-state solution
• Election 2024 and its impact on activism
• Coalition-building across communities
• The leadership of Palestinians in the fight for justice
• Personal reflections on anti-Zionism and collective liberation
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Join the Conversation:
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know your thoughts on the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Credits:
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Danhy Clermont: Executive Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow Us:
@thestrangerfruit: Instagram/TikTok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
Additional Links:
For behind-the-scenes content and to see the video for this episode, head over to YouTube @strangerfruituniverse and subscribe!
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36min
July 11, 2024 JEWISH & PRO-PALESTINIAN? feat: Jake Levin
In this episode of STRANGER FRUIT, we sit down with Jake Levin, a dedicated community organizer for the Jewish Left. He lets us into the world of Jewish-left activism, exploring the rise of antisemitism and the powerful movements led by anti-Zionist college students. Jake shares his firsthand experiences from the front lines of protests, offering unique insights into the struggles and victories of today’s activists.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The impact of college students protesting against genocide in Palestine.
• The complex relationship between Jewish identity, Zionism, and antisemitism.
• The role of media in shaping public perception of student protests.
• The importance of solidarity and coalition-building across marginalized communities.
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of STRANGER FRUIT!
Join the Conversation:
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know your thoughts on the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Credits:
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Danhy Clermont: Executive Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow Us:
@thestrangerfruit: Instagram/TikTok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
Additional Links:
For behind-the-scenes content and to see the video for this episode, head over to YouTube @strangerfruituniverse and subscribe!
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29min
June 27, 2024 AMERICA: Democracy or Fascist State? feat: Queen
Donovan sits down with Queen, one half of the dynamic podcast duo Tea with Queen and J, and the creator of Miss Vixen, for part 2 of their discussion about the relationship between the Black, Jewish and Arab communities. From the rising activism among college students to the powerful role of media in shaping public perception, this conversation sheds light on the importance of cross-cultural coalitions in the fight for justice.
Queen shares her unique perspective as a Black Muslim woman, discussing the complexities of navigating these identities in today’s sociopolitical landscape. They explore the fear of speaking up for Palestinians, the historical and ongoing struggles for liberation, and the impact of social media in mobilizing movements. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intersectionality of social justice issues and the power dynamics at play.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Danhy Clermont: Executive Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/TikTok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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24min
June 20, 2024 SHOULD BLACK PEOPLE CARE ABOUT PALESTINE? feat: Queen
In this episode of Stranger Fruit, Donovan sits down with Queen, one half of the dynamic podcast duo Tea with Queen and J, and the creator of Miss Vixen. Join us as we delve deep into the intricate relationships between the Black, Jewish, and Arab communities. Queen shares her unique perspective on anti-Semitism, Zionism, and the often overlooked anti-Black racism within the Arab world. We also discuss the impact of social media in amplifying these issues and the fear of losing career opportunities when speaking out against oppression. This conversation is filled with deep insights and powerful reflections on coalition-building and the importance of standing together in the fight for justice.
Next week, we continue with part 2 of our conversation with Queen, where we dive into the fear of speaking up for Palestinians and the power of media and its impact on the state of the world today.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Danhy Clermont: Executive Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/TikTok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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27min
June 13, 2024 IS ZIONISM A DANGER TO BOTH JEWS AND PALESTINIANS? feat. Nina Kharoufeh
In part 2 of our series on the relationship between the Black, Jewish and Arab communities, Donovan continues his conversation with Nina Kharoufeh, Palestinian stand-up comedian and amateur boxer. This episode dives deeper into the dynamics of identity and activism in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Nina shares her unique perspective on the conflation of Judaism and Zionism, the prevalence of racism in the Arab world, and the impact these issues have on the fight for Palestinian liberation. How do these complexities shape our understanding and actions? How does social media play a role in shifting societal views?
Join us as we explore the courage it takes to speak out against injustice and the essential role of cross-cultural coalitions in striving for a free Palestine.
Shout out to Queen for blessing us with a special visit.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to share your thoughts on the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Danhy Clermont: Executive Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer

Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/TikTok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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27min
June 06, 2024 LET'S TALK ABOUT ISRAEL AND PALESTINE feat. Nina Kharoufeh
We kick off Season 2, sitting down with Nina Kharoufeh, a brilliant Palestinian stand-up comedian and amateur boxer whose insights and experiences go far beyond the ring and the stage. In this episode, Donovan dives deep with Nina into the complex and often painful realities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. How do our cross community relationships impact the way we think about this conflict? Should celebrities speak out against the ongoing genocide?
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Danhy Clermont: Executive Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/Tik Tok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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47min
August 23, 2023 HAS DATING BECOME TRANSACTIONAL?
Modern dating and relationships barely resemble those of prior generations. As we pursue relationships in this era where being a savage is glamorized, we explore how the digital world and money impact the dating landscape for Black and Brown folks!
- Humanity 101 - CH 6.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Feat: Lea Landaverde and Dr. Donna
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Constanza Eliana Chinea: Producer, Co-Host
Danhy Clermont: Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/Tik Tok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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45min
August 16, 2023 WILL CAPITALISM DESTROY HUMANITY?
Capitalism is how the world goes round, but as the world heats up, tensions rise and the stakes get higher, should it be the standard? With climate change being an unavoidable concern, global inflation and threats of war on the horizon, it may be safe to say that capitalism is behind the world's biggest problems. Join us for a dope conversation about capitalism's impact on our community.
- Capitalism 101.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Feat: Hope Giselle and Nautia Smalls
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Constanza Eliana Chinea: Producer, Co-Host
Danhy Clermont: Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/Tik Tok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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32min
August 09, 2023 RELIGIOSITY: DOES IT SERVE BLACK & BROWN PEOPLE?
Religion and tradition are important to many in the Black and Brown communities. With the recent acknowledgement of the wrong doings of the Catholic church to indigenous Canadians and last week's anti-queer street execution of O'Shae Sibley, in this episode, we examine the role religion has played in our past and current reality. Does religion have a place in our future? - Accountability 101.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Feat: Tommy Garvin, Shanese Steele and Jo Luehmann
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Constanza Eliana Chinea: Producer, Co-Host
Danhy Clermont: Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/Tik Tok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]
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28min
August 02, 2023 GENDER WARS: BIG BUCKS & AN EVEN BIGGER DISTRACTION
Our beloved Keke Palmer divided the internet like the red sea. That sheer dress seen around the world stirred up the ever familiar and ongoing debate about women’s body autonomy and men being unnecessarily vocal about what women should or shouldn't be wearing. Whether brought to you by the manosphere or your fav girl boss, gender wars are profitable but costly. Is it “nature” or is it "toxic"? In this episode, we explore how we got here and if it's killing our community's ability to heal.
Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict + compassion = empathy.
Feat: Dr. Donna, Jimmy Toussaint, Nikki Valentine, Sunah Nash, "Juice" Pierce, Elijah Day and Eric Ford
Donovan Thompson: EP, Host
Constanza Eliana Chinea: Producer, Co-Host
Danhy Clermont: Producer
William Stallings: Executive Producer
Follow @thestrangerfruit: Instagram/Tik Tok
Visit: www.thestrangerfruit.com
Email: [email protected]

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40min

FAQs about STRANGER FRUIT:

How many episodes does STRANGER FRUIT have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.