We speak with Darryl Jenkins of the One People’s Project about white supremacists in Philadelphia. We also play an array of speeches from iconic figures, Immortal Technique, Fannie Lou Hammer, Sister Souljah and Reverend Jeremiah Wright.
Journalist Georgia Fort reports from Tulsa, Oklahoma on the anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. Three of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Viola Fletcher, Hughes Van Ellis and Lessie Benningfield Randle, testify at a House Judiciary Committee hearing to mark the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre – when a white mob attacked residents, homes … Continued
We speak with historian Dr. Kimberley Ellis about Tulsa, domestic terrorism and reparations. Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, a Black economic and cultural mecca—until May 31, 1921 when a white mob decimated the community. Later we hear a talk featuring BLM co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors. She discusses her memoir, When They Call … Continued
We speak with prosecution witness Donald Williams and Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd about Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder. We also speak with Pastor Mike McBride and Dorsey Nunn about police terrorism and reform. And we head to Columbus, Ohio to talk about the police involved killing of 16-year old Ma’Khia … Continued
Racism is finally getting the attention it deserves, including the violence that people of color experience at the hands of the police. But can contemporary racism be understood outside of capitalism? Historian Touré Reed argues against artificially separating race from class — what he terms race reductionism. Resources: Touré F. Reed, Toward Freedom The Case … Continued
We check in with The Black Alliance for Peace to discuss US foreign policy in Haiti, Africa and South America. Later we speak with Liz Suk of Oakland Rising about ending anti-Asian violence. Guests: Ajamu Baraka with The Black Alliance for Peace Elizabeth Suk – Interim Executive Director – Oakland Rising
White supremacy is more powerful, more dangerous, than ever, despite the proponent-in-chief exiting the White House. Philosopher George Yancy expounds on his Op-Ed Let’s Not Lose Ourselves in Euphoria Over Trump’s Exit. Anti-Blackness Persists. PLUS: poet Raymond Nat Turner! Hosted by Kris Welch. Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash
The former president has STILL not conceded the election of Joseph Biden. What are the dangers of a loser who cannot admit defeat? PLUS poet Raymond Nat Turner. Hosted by Kris Welch.
On today’s show, we’ll hear from attorney Crump who spoke at a news conference held in support of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky. Taylor’s family is demanding the release of grand jury proceeding transcripts after a Kentucky grand jury indicted one officer for “wanton endangerment” of Taylor’s neighbor during the police shooting that resulted in her … Continued
On today’s program, best-selling writer Ta-Nehisi Coates explores race in America. On October 28, Coates spoke to a packed house in Berkeley Ca. The event was produced by KPFA and moderated by Greg Bridges. With Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. … Continued
