You Ain't Imagining This!

You Ain't Imagining This!

By Robin LoftonSociety & CultureHistory
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You Ain't Imagining This! episodes

  • The Hidden Truth about Race, Veganism, Health Care and More

    Do environmental issues have unique consequences for African American and Indigenous communities? What special issues do Black vegans encounter? Will universal health care solve the racial bias problems in medical treatment? There are many issues that appear as race-neutral but that actually present special challenges for African Americans as well as Native and Indigenous communities. This perspective is rarely addressed in the mainstream media or among policymakers. The result is that real problems are not solved and the concerns of people of color are marginalized and neglected. The Espresso Talk Today podcast raises these important issues and perspectives. It's time to face the whole problem, develop real solutions and ask: are we really all in this together?

    19 min
  • How White People Can Fight for Racial Justice
    How can White people fight for racial justice and equality for African Americans and other people of color? From watching movies and reading books about the African American experience to boycotting companies that use prison labor to "banking Black," the co-hosts examine the article's suggestions and make a few of their own. No more normalizing racism or accepting white fragility!
    21 min
  • The Surprising Life of Harriet Tubman
    In honor of Harriet Tubman Day (March 10), Doug and Robin discuss little-known and surprising facts about Harriet Tubman and her contributions to the enslaved Africans, the sick and the infirm. And, yes, she was an ardent suffragette as well! Listen to their uncommon conversation and join the celebration of Harriet Tubman Day!
    18 min
  • Why the Sun Never Sets on Black History
    From the special museum and library exhibits to the musical and cultural festivals, Black History Month is a vibrant time of remembrance, learning, and celebration. Sibling historians and activists Doug and Robin discuss their enjoyment of this special month and how they plan to celebrate Black history and culture throughout the year. It's true: the sun never sets on Black history!
    24 min
  • A Most Shocking and Inhumane Form of Discrimination
    The health care system in the United States is marked by racial discrimination and bias. Many African Americans have been denied treatment, received unnecessary life-altering treatments like amputations, and were refused medicine for pain.  The use of algorithms has exacerbated the problem. Doug and Robin discuss these discrimination- and bias-based problems, their deadly results and whether this problem can be solved under a universal health care system.
    24 min
  • Universal Health Care 2: The Walking Uninsured
    Doug and Robin continue their discussion of health care in America and ask why millions of people continue to lack health insurance. They focus on the problem of Medicaid expansion. Some states have accepted it; others not. And this has been shown to be a life-or-death decision. Join this uncommon conversation!
    16 min
  • How the Motion Picture Academy Overlooks Black Talent
    African Americans have a large presence in the film industry. Yet awards continue to go overwhelmingly to white acting and non-acting talent. Doug and Robin talk about this continued #Oscarssowhite problem, their ideas on great and disappointing picks by the Motion Picture Academy, and the future for people of color in the movie industry.
    21 min
  • Universal Health Care in the United States

    In this first episode about universal health care, Doug and Robin introduce the problems of health care in the United States. What are some of the major problems that Americans face regarding their health care? Is universal health care a real solution? How do other countries address health care issues? This is definitely an uncommon conversation about a very common problem! We hope that you will listen and join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.

    18 min
  • Veganism in the Black Community 2
    Many in the mainstream vegan movement only focus on protecting animals. However, others believe that ALL oppression is wrong and that the vegan movement should also be concerned with human rights. This podcast will address this conflict in the vegan movement.
    12 min

About You Ain't Imagining This!

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You Ain't Imagining This! (YAIT) is an extension of Ama-Robin Lofton's the Espresso Talk Today Podcast. It is a bold and mindful podcast rooted in Black truth-telling, healing, and collective power.…