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Racist Terrorism in Buffalo: How the Mainstreaming of White Supremacy Puts the Nation at Risk with Tim Wise

In this presentation, anti-racist educator Tim Wise examines how overt racism has increasingly penetrated American political discourse and has contributed to terrorist violence, most recently in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Charlottesville, El Paso and Charleston. Having begun his career in the campaigns to defeat Neo-Nazi David Duke in his runs for political office, Wise has been a witness to a 30-year process of … Continued


Davey D speaks with American activist and writer Tim Wise about racism and white privilege in America. The conversation explores the insurrection, race war, and the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, NY.   Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. He has spent the past 25 years … Continued


We speak with Mazi Mutafa and Hodari B. Davis about providing healthy learning environments for children of color that allow them to thrive academically. Guests: Hodari B. Davis is the Chief Innovation Officer and a partner at Edutainment for Equity. He is also the Artistic Director of E4E Arts, which includes the award-winning youth performance ensemble … Continued


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Fund Drive Special: Sundiata Acoli released from prison after 49 Years and A Look at Abortion Rights

We speak with Rosa Clemente about the release of former Black Panther Party member Sundiata Acoli after 49 years in prison. Later we explore the attack on women’s reproductive rights. Guest: Rosa Alicia Clemente is a Black-Puerto Rican woman born and raised in the Bronx, NY. She is an organizer, producer, independent journalist and scholar-activist. … Continued


Davey D speak with Lowkey, a British rapper and activist from in London, England. With his own unique take on racism, war, and global political issues, rapper and activist (and member of several supergroups) Lowkey has emerged as one of the British hip-hop scene’s most outspoken artists. Born Kareem Dennis in London in 1986 to … Continued


Over a decade ago — in response to grassroots organizing against mass incarceration and police violence — a bipartisan coalition took shape. It brought together billionaires, large liberal non-profits, universities, rightwing think tanks, and politicians from both parties. Its stated aim was to reform the bloated criminal justice system on humanitarian grounds. Kay Whitlock argues … Continued