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Author, public speaker, writer, and 2020 Presidential Candidate Mark Charles returns to Abolition Today. Mark Charles is a dynamic and thought-provoking public speaker, writer, and consultant. The son of an American woman (of Dutch heritage) and a Navajo man, he teaches with insight into the complexities of American history regarding race, culture, and faith in order to help forge a path of healin...

May 1, 2022, at 8 PM EST, The Smithsonian Channel will present the Oprah Winfrey-produced documentary "The Color of Care" which takes a look at systemic racism in the healthcare industry. Joining me in conversation on the issue is Dr. Hetty Cunningham who is in the documentary and the co-leader of the Anti-Racist Transformation In Medical Education Project initiative by Columbia University Irving...

In this episode we discuss the origins, creation, history, purpose, and actions of what is now modern US police forces. As always, we'll have profound in depth discussions, amazing music and poetry, and we'll bring the words of the abolitionist ancestors back to life for a new generation in our Bridging The Gap segment.

It's Easter Sunday and National Poetry Month. We've got Poets, Preachers and Teachers who will break down slavery in Black and White. - The story of Ota Benga - The History of White People in America - How America Invented Race - How America Made Skin Color Power - The Contemporary Conflation of Slavery in the Bible - For-profit prison as an economic development program With Spoken Word Poetry fro...

This week we are joined by members of United Tennessee to talk about their ballot measure to abolish slavery in the state for the first time. TN is one of FIVE states so far that will give citizens the opportunity to vote to abolish slavery in 2022. We'll discuss the history of slavery in Tennessee including the creation of the KKK and much, much, more. As always, we'll have amazing poetry/music m...

In our first broadcast for National Poetry Month we'll be honoring the legendary wordsmith Gil Scott-Heron and discussing the critical role of proper perspectives. We know like he knew that "the first revolution is when you change your mind". That's something that can't be televised. Join us as we share some of Gil's music and poetry while tying it all together in a nice neat slavery abolition bow...

Jon Jeter is a former Washington Post bureau chief for southern Africa, an author, columnist and an independent journalist creating content on the Patreon platform and jonjeter.com. I asked Jon to join me for a discussion on the collapse of the Black News Channel and if it matters as much as some people think in terms of the African Diaspora controlling their own stories without oversight from the...

A video posted by African students in Ukraine shows that many of them are still trapped and accuses the Ukrainians of holding them as human shields and bait.

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https://youtu.be/sD7De-KuugA Certain elements in the US media and political operatives like Hillary Clinton (D) and the rest of the "liberal" establishment have made Brittney Griner's arrest for drug possession in a Moscow airport a few weeks ago, an international cause. Rep. Cori Bush (D) called Griner a "political prisoner" and that the media should cover her as such. Let's dive in with a centra...

News and commentary focused on the current conflict in Ukraine which is a part of eastern Europe.

News and historical analysis of the conflict in Ukraine between a divided nation that was cobbled together after WWII by the allies, (Russia, USA).

Join us for an open discussion on the military conflict in Ukraine with Russian troops occupying key parts of the country after recognizing the independence of two regions that have a majority of people identified with Russia and do not hold Ukrainian white nationalist right-wingers in the West who are of varying ethnic tribal affiliations.  Joining us in conversation tonight is Dave who is former...

After responding to constituents in NYC who are concerned about the connection between violence and certain types of rap music, specifically, drill rap, NYC Mayor Eric Adams called for a social media ban on violent drill rap videos. Within the same week, the mayor held a summit with local drill rappers to address community complaints about the violent media and the messages it promotes.

Meet Christina and Edward Sledge!  They met as kids and found their way back to one another as young adults, got married and started a life with only love and 50 cents.  It hasn't always been easy but through faith, love and lots of patience, they celebrate 22 years of matrimony.  Hear some of their journey!  They are authors of "The Story of Christina and I" and "Our Marriage: An Essay".  Check o...

“Time for an Awakening” for Sunday 12/12/2021 at 7:00 PM scheduled guests was Activists, Organizers, Joint Leaders of N’COBRA Phila. Chapter, Breanna Moore and Rashaun Williams. Our guests, the new Male and Female Co-Chairs, gave their insights and perspectives on the moves to obtain full repair, and their shared vision for N’COBRA Phila. Chapter.

Liam returned from his spiritual retreat but Omar is still out there trying to find himself. If you see him, please send him home! Benita is back throwing shade and Big P is on the Big Board! Eclectic and fun music mix this week! Join us and feel free to leave a comment!

Talking Faith is about teaching listeners how to use their faith in their daily walk, in their conversations so that they will learn to see their faith work for them not against them. Our podcast is a tool to teach Christians to decipher between false teachers and the Godly teachers of God’s Word. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Ellis O Henderson who is a Christian, Pastor, Father, Son, and servant l...

What is Epigenetics?  How does epigenetic research support N’COBRA reparations work?  N’COBRA is launching a new campaign on the negative effects of African enslavement and its vestiges on Black People. These questions and much more will be answered during N’COBRA’s national press conferences on Nov 16, 2021, but tonight we will get an early preview when we speak with our special guests on Convers...

The virulent and often bombastic right-wing grifter Candace Owens-Farmer isn't responding to media requests about how she was able to attend a UFC fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 6th.

BTR News – On this episode of BTR News, Scotty comments on a story coming out of Baltimore, Maryland where two pre-teen adolescent boys are being exploited as rap artists. The boys are featured in what should seem highly inappropriate content to any logical adult. Children in the entertainment business are nothing new and child exploitation is nothing new but it still shocks the senses to see. The...

BTR News - Seven of the twelve jurors who sat on the Derek Chauvin trial are speaking out about some of the behind-the-scenes jury deliberations.  On May 25, 2020, on a street in front of a convenience store, George Floyd would be murdered on video by cops in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Multiple videos taken by eyewitnesses were uploaded to the internet and circulated widely, sparking a renewed focus...

Deathrow inmate’s clemency hearing delayed A clemency hearing for Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones scheduled for Tuesday has been delayed for a week while his legal challenge is pending in federal court. Jones maintains his innocence and says he was set up by a former friend who was the prosecution’s main witness against him. However, during his trial, a juror was reported after his trial fo...

Talking Faith is about teaching listeners how to use their faith in their daily walk, in their conversations so that they will learn to see their faith work for them not against them. Our podcast is a tool to teach Christians to decipher between false teachers and the Godly teachers of God’s Word. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Ellis O Henderson who is a Christian, Pastor, Father, Son, and servant l...