Free Black Thought Podcast

This conversation explores the theme of black vulnerability and the frustrations experienced by black individuals. It delves into the disconnect between public discourse on race and the lived experiences of black people. Mike and Wink share personal stories of vulnerability, including instances of racial discrimination and family dynamics influenced by race. The conversation highlights the importa...

Host Connie Morgan and  Braver Angels  ambassador John Wood Jr. discuss his personal political and religious evolution and how he continues to find common ground with just about anyone. John is a former nominee for congress, former Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, musical artist, and a noted writer and speaker on subjects including racial and political reconci...

In this episode Quisha King and Connie Morgan talk about Quisha’s journey from questioning the 2016 election's narratives to a profound personal awakening. Despite facing resistance from loved ones, she found renewed strength through community and activism, ultimately working with the Republican National Committee and influencing grassroots efforts nationwide. THIS EPISODE RECORDED 20 JULY 2024, b...

N3VLYNNN  first caught our eye when she wrote an excellent piece setting the record straight on civil rights activist Pauli Murray’s identity. In this episode she and host Connie Morgan talk about what is happening to black history and how to handle modern gender ideology. Show notes: N3VLYNNN’s movie:  Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights N3VLYNNN’s “ How The Trans Movement...

Cecil Grant Jr. and host Connie Morgan discuss the experience of discovering that your values don't align with those of the people you were expected to be in harmony with. Show notes:  Cecil’s Substack:  Changing the Narrative Cecil’s  podcast “ Please Be Patient With Me ”

Mike and Wink delve into the evolution and nuances of “Black Pride,” examining its complexities and the varying perceptions of snobbiness, class, and success within black America. It contrasts the experiences of the hosts from different backgrounds and regions, exploring themes such as generational gaps, popular culture's impact on identity, and the challenges of navigating public personas versus...

Bion Bartning is the founder of the Foundation of Intolerance & Racism (FAIR) and the ProHuman Foundation — two organizations that Free Black Thought respects and collaborates with. In this conversation with Connie Morgan, he explains how his children’s school curriculum inspired him to become involved in the classical liberal nonprofit sector and what it means to embrace a Prohuman philosophy...

Host Connie Morgan talks with Kareem Weaver about what lead a guy who grew up in the hood surrounded by chaos to become a leader in the literacy and education reform movement. Kareem is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of FULCRUM (Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate). Full and Complete Reading is a Universal Mandate (FULCRUM) Ep. 13 - What You Don't Know About American Lynching...

Angel Eduardo and Connie Morgan talk about creativity, ending race and assuming the best about your ideological opposites. Angel works as Senior Writer & Editor for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) , and serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR) . Show notes: Angel’s website Angel on X: @StrangelEdweird The Ha...

In this episode Mike and Wink explore black identity, freedom, and tribalism, discussing Juneteenth and diverse paths to black American liberation. The conversation eventually shifts to Glenn C. Loury's new memoir  Late Admissions , examining black conservatism’s nuances and the tension between individual and collective identities. They highlight challenges faced by black professionals, advoc...

Connie Morgan and co-founder of Every Black Life Matters Kevin McGary talk about family, fatherhood and why Karl Marx must have been demon possessed. Kevin also serves as Chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California and he’s an executive with the Douglass Leadership Institute . Show notes: Kevin’s book: DEI in 3D: Deciphering Designs, Demands And Dilemmas of DEI Kevin’s book: Freed...

A new project means a new podcast. Learn more on The Journal of Free Black Moms  Substack  or visit freeblackoms.com .

Season 3 kicks off with Julian Brown. Julian is an amazing young man on a mission to clean up the oceans. He goes by the name of “Nature Jab” on social media where he has acquired hundreds of thousands of followers that tune-in to watch him innovate and build a microwave pyrolysis reactor in his backyard. Show notes: Julian’s website Donate to him Julian on Instagram Julian’s on YouTube Julian on...

Bowen and Twyman discuss the meaning of recent protests at college campuses. The conflict in the Middle East is not black and white but nuanced and complex, despite many believing they know the answer at the age of 21. Bowen and Twyman begin the episode with a review of a recent incident at the University of Mississippi between a black female protestor and a group of white frat boys, including one...

Pride Month 2024 “AIN’T I A WOMAN” Spoken word honoring Sojourner Truth and feminine power. Dr. Tiffanie Victoria Jones Music By David Hunte Tiffanie Victoria Jones (PhD, LMSW) is a New Orleans native. She earned a BA in Mass Communication from Dillard University, an MSW from the University of Missouri at Columbia, and a PhD in Social Work from Howard University. A research methodologist, Dr. Jone...

Yaya Jata Fanusie has written for the Journal of Free Black Thought and has been a guest on the podcast . He is a former CIA analyst and creator of the thriller podcast The Jabbari Lincoln Files . Checkout the teaser trailer to better understand why it is a story worth your time.

This episode begins with a discussion about graduation speeches and the role of commencement day speakers. Wink shares his thoughts on what he would say in a commencement address, emphasizing the importance of respecting different perspectives and the power of conscience. Mike highlights the need to move away from outdated language tools and stereotypes in black America. They discuss the influence...

The one and only Larry Wilmore closes out Season 2 of the Free Black Thought podcast. The man who should require little introduction as Emmy Award winner and has been a television producer, actor, comedian, and writer for more than 25 years. He can currently be heard as host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air on The Ringer Podcast Network. Larry on X: @larrywilmore Larry’s podcast: Black On t...

In this episode, Wink and Michael delve into the notion of wise elders and the gap between generations, reflecting on past events' impact and current influences on younger generations. They examine the motivations behind youth activism and the societal role of wise elders, exploring constructive versus destructive activism and societal power dynamics. The conversation extends to the influence of s...

A colorful, hilarious and passionate conversation with Seneca Scott who has worked as a Labor leader and community organizer for over 20 years. Despite being very pro-labor (when it comes to the private sector) Seneca is no leftist. He is fighting against corruption and radical progressive policies that have destroyed Oakland, California. Seneca’s “ A Masturbatory ‘Homage’ to My Family ” in Compac...

Connie Morgan and Nikki Johnson, MD discuss what’s wrong with the way we do healthcare today and how to fix it. Nikki was recently named interim director for FAIR in Medicine . Show notes: Nikki’s Website: nikkimjohnsonmd.com Nikki on X: @notaproviderMD Nikki on Substack DPC Action Free 2 Care Physicians for Patients Parents for Accountability in Cleveland Independent Schools Urgency of Normal Res...

Chloé Valdary and host Connie Morgan discuss The Theory of Enchantment and how it can increase your well being. Chloé started her career as a Zionist activist but has shifted away from that line of work in her quest for universal delight. Show notes: Theory of Enchantment Enchanted Dojo Theory of Enchantment on X: @enchanttheory Theory of Enchantment on Instagram: @theoryofenchantment Chloé on X:...

On March 10, 2024, American Fiction  won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Twyman sees a break through film for our generation, our latter-day A Raisin in the Sun. Bowen doesn't see the genius of Lorraine Hansberry in novelist Monk Ellison and the Ellison family. Two thumbs up! Or Meh? You decide as Bowen and Twyman tussle it out.  Show notes: Wink’s “ American Fiction ” Wink’s “ Th...

Charles Jacobs is unafraid to talk about inconvenient truths. As president of the American Anti-Slavery Group Charles shines a light on modern day slavery in Africa. Show notes: The American Anti-Slavery Group Charles’s “ Arab Enslavement and Slaughter of Black Africans Must Stop ” in Tablet Magazine Christian Solidarity International Charles’s book (not the new one): Betrayal: The Failure of Amer...

Pastor Corey Brooks spells out how he’s actually making a change in Chicago’s South Side. The Rooftop Pastor highlights the work his non-profit Project H.O.O.D. is doing and explains how he got his now infamous nickname. Show notes: Project H.O.O.D. New Beginnings Church News Coverage Rooftop Revelations Dion’s Chicago Dream Bright Star Metropolitan Family Services Chicago Hope Academy Trailer for...