The Black Agenda

By theblackagendapodcast

We are getting to the root causes of racial disparities suffered by Black America. Our hope is to educate communities, talk to experts about the situations, and lobby our leaders.

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How many episodes does The Black Agenda have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

The Black Agenda episodes:

December 15, 2020Motivating You Into 2021
Adrian and Devin speak with pastor, motivational coach, author, and marketing expert, Maurice W. Evans.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment:
What have you been telling those around you to help calm the stress and anxiety? (0:30)
What does it say about our country when we chose the right to not wear a mask over possibly saving lives? (4:10)
With the momentum from the protesting, will America finally undo the damages of systemic racism? (10:08)
Break: Brooklyn and the Bridge by Nico Staf (22:05)
2nd Segment:
How does one begin to get a handle on motivation and success in their life? (22:45)
How do we get people to focus and not be distracted or feel defeated when they see the success of others? (31:00)
Break: Sunday Rain by Cheel (40:07)
3rd Segment:
Advice for starting a home-based or ecommerce business. (40:42)
Steps to developing and executing a marketing strategy (45:52)
Break: Tea Time by Ofshane (50:56)
Final Message (51:30)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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1h 2min
December 09, 2020You Should Care About the GA Senate Runoffs
Adrian and Devin discuss the special election on Jan 5th, 2021 for the two GA Senate Seats and how this will affect us all as a country.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment:
Sen Kelly Loeffler (4:30)
Pastor Raphael Warnock (10:40)
Sen David Perdue (14:58)
Jon Ossoff (19:40)
Break: Christmas Chores by RKVC (23:51)
2nd Segment:
Predictions (24:24)
Why These Races Matter (33:06)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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42min
December 03, 2020 Interview with Ariana Glaser
Adrian does a solo interview with fellow author Ariana Glaser of Foundations Books Publishing.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
Tell us about yourself and "She Remembers" (0:34)
What do you say to other teens who might be afraid to get started with writing? (3:17)
What is your message from "She Remembers" (5:35)
How to buy the book (7:45)
Other Projects (8:20)
How to follow Ariana (9:00)
Final Message (9:30)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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13min
December 01, 2020Financial Literacy Simplified
Adrian and Devin have a conversation about Financial Literacy.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
Importance of the Mindset (1:29)
Having a Vision (5:47)
Break: Bella Bella Beat by Nana Kwabena
2nd Segment
Budgeting (11:20)
Savings Tips (15:10)
Debt (15:49)
Getting Out (18:10)
Investments (20:07)
Retirement (25:06)
Break: Cielo by Huma-Huma
3rd Segment
Passive income and multiple streams of revenue (26:54)
Teaching family/friends (27:51)
Employee + Entrepreneur (31:45)
Break: The Truth by Anno Domini Beats
Final Message: (34:40)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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43min
November 18, 2020The Cooking Gene with Author Michael W. Twitty
Adrian and Devin have a discussion with James Beard Foundation Award winning author Michael W. Twitty on his book, The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
Why is America the only place you can exist? (1:20)
Reaction to changes with Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben (3:15)
Racist Advertisements with food (8:00)
Break: I Have A Reservation by TrackTribe (13:40)
2nd Segment
How Africans and Black America have shaped American cuisine (14:14)
Blaming southern food for health issues (18:50)
Interlude: Carried by Lauren Duski (27:11)
How can we get children to appreciate their African heritage? (29:25)
Whistle Walks (35:45)
Break: Soul Searching by Causmic (44:43)
3rd Segment
Southern Discomfort Tour (45:20)
Afroculinaria, where to buy the book, social media accounts, and upcoming projects (55:05)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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1h 1min
November 10, 2020Being a Black Gun Owner
Adrian and Devin interview Douglas Jefferson, National Vice President for the National African American Gun Association and the history of Black gun ownership and how guns impact our communities today.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
What does resident expert of "The Black Tradition of Arms" title mean? (1:07)
Why is NAAGA necessary when we already have the NRA? (4:20)
Why do African Americans feel guns are more necessary now than before (8:55)
Community work of NAAGA (16:10)
Break: The Missing 11th by DJ Williams (19:36)
2nd Segment
Guns and peaceful protesting (20:13)
Impact of Donald Trump and other radical groups mixed with guns (27:50)
Should black communities begin to take concern for white supremacy more (33:50)
Break: Twisted Bandits All Around Me by NoMBe (40:42)
3rd Segment
What should our response be to mass shootings? And how does legislation impact the Black community? (41:29)
NAAGA fighting the stereotype of the black gun owner (48:55)
Break: Like Lee by The Mini Vandals (53:33)
Final Message: (54:06)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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1h 5min
November 03, 2020Should Voting Be Mandatory?
Adrian and Devin interview Miles Rapoport, Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy at the Ash Center for Harvard Kennedy School for Democratic Governance in Cambridge, MA, on the issue of Universal Civic Duty Voting.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
Thoughts on the 2020 election (1:41)
Why is America behind in voter turnout? What would the benefits of Universal Civic Duty Voting be? (4:15)
What country offers the best model? And how would Universal Civic Duty Voting work in our country? (7:19)
Do Americans want our leaders to reflect the population just like jury duty? (9:05)
Break (12:22)
2nd Segment
Counter arguments to Universal Civic Duty Voting (13:03)
What does the lack of civic knowledge say about our population? (16:10)
How do we combat the connotation of something being "mandatory" and what part of government would do this? (18:55)
How would Universal Civic Duty Voting work in the face of voter suppression or fraud claims? (21:27)
Break (25:43)
Final Message (27:31)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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35min
October 28, 2020Mobilizing Your Community
Adrian and Devin interview Nsombie Lambright-Haynes (Executive Director, One Voice) and Corey Wiggins (Executive Director, Mississippi NAACP) on their efforts in the community.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
Focus of the organizations (1:39)
Issues black communities should be concerned with (5:44)
Interlude: Tiptoe Out the Back by Dan Lebowitz (11:55)
The effects of voter suppression (12:12)
Organizing during a pandemic (18:29)
Break: Flight to Tunisia by Causmic (25:21)
2nd Segment
Events (26:08)
Facebook Live Streams
MBLS: Gathering of Leaders
Election Protection Hotline: 888-601-8683
MS NAACP Convention
MS NAACP Events
One Voice Events
Final Message: (35:22)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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49min
October 20, 2020Affirmative Action...Has it Really Helped?
Adrian and Devin discuss Affirmative Action with Natalie Santoscoy, former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment:
Overview of Affirmative Action (2:03)
What did Affirmative Action mean to you? (5:06)
How does Affirmative Action work in Admissions? AND should race be considered? (8:00)
Why is diversity important? (11:17)
Break: Benji by Dyalla (16:44)
2nd Segment:
Reverse discrimination (18:10)
Legacy, donor, and athlete admissions (23:12)
Did you feel pressure (28:00)
Bringing Affirmative Action back on the ballot (30:44)
Lasting Legacy (34:40)
Final Message: (38:55)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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45min
October 13, 2020Understanding The 2nd Amendment
Adrian and Devin interview Jane Milhans, who is the President of the Tacoma Rifle & Revolver Club in Tacoma, Washington. Jane also serves on the board for the Washington State Rifle & Pistol Association (an NRA affiliated state association) in Government Affairs. Lastly, Jane has been a certified NRA instructor for over 10 years.

Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios
1st Segment
What is your background with firearms? (1:23)
Stereotypes about gun owners (6:00)
Is our country tackling this issue correctly? (11:32)
Break: Slug Love 87 by Rachel K Collier (16:34)
2nd Segment
Mental health, annual mental evaluation, or mandatory training? (17:15)
Break: Road Trip by Slynk (24:00)
Message to women about firearms (25:10)
Should we have more firearms in communities? (31:37)
Break: Take It Easy by Bad Snacks (37:20)
Final Message (38:03)
Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA
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47min

FAQs about The Black Agenda:

How many episodes does The Black Agenda have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.