Why We Protest

What about accountability? Freedom? Community? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Malcolm Nickens.

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Malcolm Nickens is a 20-year-old car salesman and Eagle Scout. Since a child, he has had a passion for the welfare and treatment of Black people. He is seeking and finding larger platforms to voice his opinion.

Reach out to Malcolm:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groovyymal/ & https://www.instagram.com/malcolmnickens/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/groovyymal/

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This is my sixteenth interview, recorded on July 22nd, 2020. International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here!: https://flow.page/whyweprotestpodcast

Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

What happened during Washington D.C. protests in March 2020? Why did only a select demographic of police officers have riot shields? How has Malcolm's encounters with police impacted his views on law enforcement as a whole? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Malcolm Nickens.

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Malcolm Nickens is a 20 year old car salesman and Eagle Scout. Since a child, he has had a passion for the welfare and treatment of Black people. He is seeking and finding larger platforms to voice his opinion.

Reach out to Malcolm:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groovyymal/ & https://www.instagram.com/malcolmnickens/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/groovyymal/

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This is my sixteenth interview, recorded on July 22nd, 2020. International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here!: https://flow.page/whyweprotestpodcast

Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

What is the most vital aspect of the process of protesting? What was the difference between protesting during the Obama Administration and the Trump Administration? How important are Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the Movement for Black Lives? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Rev. Kevin Lamár Peterman.

Kevin Lamár Peterman is graduate of Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He also earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Science degree in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Kevin is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership & Policy at Howard University. In conjunction with his regular course work, Kevin has studied extensively throughout China, Japan, Ghana and South Africa in an effort to learn more about the region’s political, economic, and cultural affairs.

Kevin has spent his career working to strengthen marginalized communities through faith and education. Prior to joining the staff of UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute, he worked for the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions, the U.S. Department of Education, and the D.C. Public School system. As an activist, he has participated in demonstrations in Ferguson, Baltimore, Washington, DC, New York, Chicago and Ohio. He recently ended a series with National Public Radio where he was featured as a contributor on NPR’s Sunday morning show, The Weekend Edition.

Peterman is a both an education scholar and an ordained Baptist minister. He currently serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives & Assessment at the Howard University School of Divinity and Associate Pastor at the historic Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Prior to returning to the nation’s capital, he served at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York and the First Baptist Church of Vauxhall, NJ. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Ezra Youth Seminary, and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Reach out to Kevin:

https://divinity.howard.edu/about/staff

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-lamar-peterman/

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This is my fifteenth interview, recorded on July 6th, 2020. International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here!: https://flow.page/whyweprotestpodcast

Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

Is there a bigger meaning to "looting"? How do we form an educated opinion rather than an undereducated opinion? How do we find news outlets that share accurate information on the 2020 protests? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Bria Howard.

Bria Howard is a recent 2020 graduate of American University with a degree in Business Administration. During her time at American, Bria took on several positions, including a teaching assistant, supplemental instructor  and being a member on a the school of business’s leadership board. Bria is now continuing her education at American University as she pursues a Master’s in Accounting. In line with her passion for education, she’s on track to becoming a certified public accountant in order to help small black businesses with financial organization and literacy.

Reach out to Bria:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briavstheworld/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bria-howard-1768a2b8

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This is my fourteenth interview, recorded on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2020.  International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here!: https://flow.page/whyweprotestpodcast

Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

What did Bria pack in aid packages to give to Washington, D.C. protestors for free? What's the difference between reforming, defunding, and abolishing the police? What is up with reparations for Black America? What advice does Bria have for people considering becoming a police officer? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Bria Howard.

This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Bria Howard.

Bria Howard is a recent 2020 graduate of American University with a degree in Business Administration. During her time at American, Bria took on several positions, including a teaching assistant, supplemental instructor  and being a member on a the school of business’s leadership board. Bria is now continuing her education at American University as she pursues a Master’s in Accounting. In line with her passion for education, she’s on track to becoming a certified public accountant in order to help small black businesses with financial organization and literacy.

Reach out to Bria:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briavstheworld/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bria-howard-1768a2b8 

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This is part one of my fourteenth interview, recorded on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2020.  International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here!: https://flow.page/whyweprotestpodcast

Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

How did the 2020 Minneapolis, Minnesota protests play out? What is Racial Battle Fatigue (coined by William A. Smith)? How did the hashtag #BlackInTheIvory amplify the voices of Black academics to speak truth about racism in academia? What is an example of privilege in mass media? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with John Nehemiah Harper.

Shoutout to Photographer Earnest Norris Jr., who captured moments during the 2020 Minnesota protests.

Mr. John Harper currently serves in the office of the president at South Central College as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and as the Interim Director of Admissions. He holds a degree in Political Science and Masters of Educational Leadership and Administration from Minnesota State University in Mankato. John has experience in college admissions and is passionate about access and equity within higher education. At South Central, John actively works with academic deans and faculty to examine policy, procedure and assessments with an equity lens. He recently was accepted into Morgan State University and will begin his doctoral program this fall. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-nehemiah-harper-a7453516

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This is my thirteenth interview, recorded on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2020.

International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

What happened at the 2020 Downtown Nashville, TN protests? What is the relationship between fighting for justice and being Christian? Why is Netflix show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj important in the conversation about accurate news information? What are some books that can aid in the struggle for liberation for oppressed peoples in the U.S.A.? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Maria de Guzman.

Reach out to Maria de Guzman in Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mariafloramelle/

After earning her bachelor’s degree in film production, Maria de Guzman set her sights into helping other people. She is an aspiring high school guidance counselor with a passion for mental health and social justice.

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This is part 2 of my twelfth interview, recorded on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020.

International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

How have Asian Americans been treated in the United States of America? What is the "Model Minority"? What was the "People Power Movement" against the 1980s dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines? Is there room for everyone in Hollywood? Why is bell hook's Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Politics important? How were the 2020 protests in Nashville, Tennessee? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Maria de Guzman.

Reach out to Maria de Guzman in Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mariafloramelle/

After earning her bachelor’s degree in film production, Maria de Guzman set her sights into helping other people. She is an aspiring high school guidance counselor with a passion for mental health and social justice.

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This is my twelfth interview, recorded on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020.

International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

How should police training be reformed? What has been left out and misrepresented in our public school system? Is there room for everyone in Hollywood? Why is Lena Waithe's Queen & Slim (2019) significant? How were the 2020 protests in Salt Lake City, Utah? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Andrew Mott.

Reach out to Andrew Mott at https://linktr.ee/Andrew2True

[email protected] | Twitter: @Andrew2True | Instagram: @Andrew2True | YouTube

Andrew Mott is a videographer and editor with a strong communications background. He is passionate about storytelling and is looking to further his career in a creative direction.

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This is my eleventh interview, recorded on Monday, June 15th, 2020.

International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest Thank you for listening!

Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?

How does You Power Purpose Inc.'s Purpose Curriculum equip our future leaders with moral values to advance social growth? Did the ministries and teachings of Jesus Christ example how we should protest?  What are some suggestions Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave for protesting? What is the "Tired Movement"? What was the energy like at 2020 protests in Atlanta? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Rev. Jared Sawyer Jr.

Reach out to Rev. Jared Sawyer Jr. at https://www.jaredsawyerjr.com/ and/or https://www.youpowerpurpose.org/ Jared Andre’ Sawyer Jr. is a young man of vision, ambition, and spirituality. A classic example of the anointing operating in Sawyer’s life, is when he was just 5, he was called by God in a dream into the gospel ministry. For 15 years, Rev. Sawyer has acclaimed an international ministry as a preacher, motivational speaker, and author. Jared’s support system has always been his family and being in rooted in the word of God. In 2008, Jared was featured in “The Child Preacher”, a European documentary produced by The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and “Around The World In 80 Faiths”, an original British television series aired by the BBC for two seasons. Rev. Sawyer is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Religion degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the 2013 recipient of the Trailblazer Leadership Award from Beulah Heights University. In November of 2012, he was graced to be the invocation speaker for the National Black MBA Association. Jared was also the keynote speaker at Howard University’s Paul Anthony Dillard Awards Program in Washington, D.C. Jared is the 2015 recipient of the NAACP’s Earl T. Shinhoster Youth Services Award and the Inaugural Recipient of The King Center’s Dream Forward Spiritual Faith Based Award. Passionate about community empowerment, Jared is a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association and an advocate for civil and human rights as an active member of the NAACP. Along with speaking at venues such as The White House, he has appeared on TBN’s Praise The Lord, Fox News, ABC Nightline, Huffington Post and numerous other media, sending a message to the world that “age is nothing but a number”. Jared is the founder of You Power Purpose Inc., a nonprofit organization designed to help the next generation of leaders discover and drive their purpose equip them with moral values, and advance their social growth. Rev. Sawyer has written 4 books, with his latest release, EMPOWER YOUR PURPOSE, available worldwide. 200,000 people follow on social media. He has been featured in several film and television projects, including Tyler Perry and The Best of Enemies, a feature film starring Taraji P. Henson.

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This is my tenth interview, recorded on Wednesday, June 11th, 2020. International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest Thank you for listening! 

Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world?