Trey's Table

Trey's Table

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Trey's Table episodes

  • Trey’s Table Episode 145: The Red Hats
    Trey’s Table Episode 145: The Red Hats
    In this episode, I explore the significance of the color red and its relationship to the history of racial violence against African-Americans.

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    43 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 144: The Battle of Hayes Pond
    Trey’s Table Episode 144 The Battle of Hayes Pond

    In this episode I discuss a little known event in Black American history in North Carolina.

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    40 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 143: Beds Are Burning
    Welcome back to Trey’s Table Podcast! In our latest episode, we dive deep into the powerful resonance of Midnight Oil's iconic song "Beds Are Burning" and how its message inspired a broader conversation about reparations for African Americans.

    As a host passionate about African American history, politics, and culture, I believe it’s essential to explore how music can serve as a catalyst for social change. Midnight Oil, an Australian rock band, released "Beds Are Burning" in 1987 as a rallying cry against the injustices faced by Indigenous Australians. The song's urgent tone and poignant lyrics emphasize the need for action and accountability, reminding us that change does not happen without a collective effort to address past wrongs.

    This message resonates profoundly within the context of reparations for African Americans. Just as Midnight Oil called for recognition and redress of historical injustices, the conversation around reparations seeks to confront the legacy of slavery, systemic racism, and economic disparity that continues to affect African American communities today.

    In this episode, we explore the historical context of reparations—examining the long-standing demands for acknowledgment, restitution, and systemic changes that could pave the way for healing and equity. We also discuss contemporary efforts, including legislative proposals and grassroots movements, that highlight the urgency of this issue.

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    42 min
  • Trey’s Table Episode 137: A Pattern and Practice of Abuse
    Trey’s Table Episode 137
    A Pattern and Practice of Abuse

    In this episode I discuss the Rankin County Goon Squad.

    Mississippi sheriff’s office that produced ‘Goon Squad’ faces federal probe - The Washington Post

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    Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Announces Civil Rights Investigation of Rankin County, Mississippi, and Rankin County Sheriff’s Department | United States Department of Justice
    33 min

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A podcast about African American politics, history, and culture.