Rethinking Freedom

Mother’s Day didn’t begin with flowers, cards, or brunch. It began with war, grief, organizing, and resistance. In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we uncover the true origins of Mother’s Day—from Ann Reeves Jarvis organizing mothers during the American Civil War, to Julia Ward Howe calling for mothers to unite against war, to Anna Jarvis fighting the commercialization of the very holi...

What happens when the right to vote is no longer protected—but quietly weakened? In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we confront the ongoing fight for Black voting rights in America—from Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement to today’s legal battles over redistricting and representation. This is not just history. This is happening now. We break down: • The true history of the Bla...

What does it take to move from awareness to real change? In Part 2 of this urgent and necessary conversation, Rethinking Freedom goes deeper—beyond naming the crisis to confronting its roots and building pathways toward healing, accountability, and transformation. This episode brings together powerful voices committed to truth, restoration, and the protection of Black women and girls. Together, we...

What are we missing when we call these tragedies “isolated incidents”? In this powerful and necessary episode of Rethinking Freedom, Aya Fubara Eneli confronts the growing pattern of homicide-suicides involving women—particularly Black women—and places these tragedies within a broader global and systemic context. From recent cases to the staggering reality that 51,000 women and girls were killed b...

What does power really look like inside the justice system—and who does it truly serve? In this thought-provoking episode of Rethinking Freedom, Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Judge Darrell Jordan, former Harris County Criminal Court Judge and candidate for Harris County District Clerk, for a candid and layered conversation about the intersection of power, politics, and the judicial system. Befor...

Reclaiming Your Power | Your Vote. Your Legacy. Your Responsibility. What does it truly mean to reclaim your power? In this compelling episode of Rethinking Freedom, Aya Fubara Eneli challenges you to take control in two of the most overlooked—but life-defining—areas: 🗳️ Your Vote 📜 Your Legacy As local elections approach in Killeen and Harker Heights, Aya breaks down: ✔️ What’s on the ballot (ci...

What does it truly mean to become a woman in today’s world—and what wisdom are our daughters already carrying that we must learn to hear? In this powerful Women’s History Month finale of Rethinking Freedom, we turn inward, centering the voices of the next generation. In “What Our Daughters Know: Their Wisdom, Struggles, and the Journey to Womanhood,” we sit down with three brilliant young women wh...

The Iran War Explained: History, Lies, and Global Consequences | Rethinking Freedom What is really happening with the Iran war—and why should you care? In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we go beyond the headlines to unpack the history, hidden agendas, and global consequences of the Iran conflict. From the 1953 coup to present-day escalations, this is a conversation about power, propa...

Women’s Rights Under Attack: The SAVE Act, Healthcare, and the Fight for Freedom in Texas In this urgent and eye‑opening episode of Rethinking Freedom, we sit down with Dr. Mann, a board‑certified family practice physician, to examine the escalating crisis facing women in Texas. From reproductive healthcare restrictions to the erosion of patient autonomy, Dr. Mann breaks down what she is witnessin...

This week's conversation, featuring Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. and Adesoji Iginla,  delves into the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm.  the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress.  The discussion highlights her candidacy for the presidency, her advocacy for women's rights and civil rights, and her critique of the American political system.  Chisholm's emphasis on empowerment, p...

Rethinking Freedom – Episode: The Epstein Files: The Patriarchy Protection Racket Guest: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings This week on Rethinking Freedom, we welcome Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings—distinguished scholar, former chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, former U.S. congressional candidate, and candidate for Maryland Governor—to discuss her powerful essay on the Epstein Files. As Dr. Rocke...

What does it really take to raise confident, grounded, emotionally strong girls in today’s world? In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Saquoi Dreckette, IT Girls alumna, Board Secretary, and facilitator of the Love Social, and Janaya LaRae, owner of MelaninFlow Yoga Studio and facilitator of the yoga experience featured in the Love Social for girls ages 10–18. Tog...

Ballots, ICE, and Student Protest in Texas: What’s at Stake? Texas is at a crossroads. In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we break down two urgent issues shaping our state: the upcoming Texas primary elections and the wave of high school student walkouts protesting ICE enforcement policies. Part I: Texas Primaries Guest: Liz Jagodzinski, Elections & GOTV Committee Lead for Indivisible CenT...

Are you ready to be financially free?  In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we’re joined by Dawn Robinson, also known as The Money PhD™, creator of the CASH Formula. Dawn helps women over 40—especially natural spenders—build real financial power by rethinking how they save, spend, and invest. After saving $30,000 in cash and eliminating more than $140,000 in consumer debt without increasing her...

Episode 67 | The Assault on the 1964 Civil Rights Act – Why It Matters to You The 1964 Civil Rights Act is not ancient history—it is living law. And today, it is under sustained attack. In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. is joined by historian and educator Dr. Rodney Duckett to examine how one of the most important civil rights laws in U.S. history is being...

Title: Anxious, Angry, and Alone: Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis” What does freedom mean if our children are struggling to cope? On this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we confront the student mental health crisis and the role of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in public schools. Host Aya Fubara Eneli is joined by Shannon Lumar, Counseling Director of Mental Health and Wellness in public edu...

On January 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM CST, Rethinking Freedom presents a powerful, unfiltered episode: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Words and the Unfinished Moral Reckoning of America In this special broadcast, we move beyond the soundbites and slogans to let Martin Luther King Jr. speak for himself. This episode centers Dr. King’s own words—extended, uncompromised passages drawn from his sermons, sp...

Freedom starts with intention—and the systems we use to support it. In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we explore how clarity, consistency, and values-based habits create real freedom in our daily lives. This conversation focuses on using a simple, repeatable journaling system to set goals, track progress, and build momentum over time—without burnout or overwhelm. The discussion is anchored by...

This episode asks thoughtful questions about the intersections of belief, culture, history, and lived experience, and invites listeners to rethink how spirituality can be reclaimed in ways that are grounded, expansive, and life-affirming. 🎧 Watch & Listen: ▶️ YouTube: Rethinking Freedom Channel 📻 Radio: • KRGN 98.5 FM • KVBM 104.7 FM 🎙 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and where...

📺 Rethinking Freedom – Episode #61 From Miseducation to Mastery: Reclaiming Black History to Shape the Future 🗓 Monday, December 22 | ⏰ 7:00 AM (CT) In Episode #61 of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Freddie Taylor, CEO and founder of Urban Intellectuals, for a powerful conversation about history, identity, and liberation. At Urban Intellectuals, the mission is clear: emp...

Episode 60 Rethinking God: Christianity, Divinity, and the Search for Sacred Wholeness | Interview with Gilbert Richards In this powerful and reflective episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Gilbert Richards for conversation that explores spirituality, faith, and the evolving search for divine connection. This episode asks thoughtful questions about the intersections...

Episode 58 of Rethinking Freedom drops Monday, December 1st at 7 AM! This week, I sit down with Judge Amber Givens, a trailblazing Texas jurist and Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, to discuss the history of Black judges in Texas, the barriers they face, and her upcoming suit against Dallas County. This conversation is bold, honest, and necessary for anyone who cares about justice, equity, and represen...

Rethinking Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, let’s tell the truth. The story we learned about Pilgrims and Native peoples sharing a peaceful feast leaves out the real history of the Wampanoag Nation, colonial violence, and the inequalities still faced by Indigenous communities today. In this video, Aya Fubara-Eneli breaks down: • The true origins of Thanksgiving • What happened to the Wampanoag, Nar...

This Thanksgiving, join Aya Fubara-Eneli and historian Dr. Travis T. Armstrong for a powerful, truth-telling conversation that challenges the mythology surrounding one of America's most beloved holidays. The story many of us learned about Pilgrims and Native peoples joining hands in harmony is incomplete—and in many ways, intentionally misleading. Behind the sanitized tale lies a deeper histo...

Episode 56 | Blueprint for a Vibrant Life ft. Jacqueline Napier What does it truly take to design—and live—a vibrant life? 🎙️ In this inspiring episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. sits down with Jacqueline Napier, an award-winning learning and development professional with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations grow, adapt, and thrive. From her ear...