Interdependent Study

Reparations are a key step in this country's path towards equality, justice, and collective liberation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss a piece in The New York Times Magazine by Nikole Hannah-Jones called "What is Owed" which makes the strong case for the need for reparations.  Learn more about H.R. 40, the federal bill that will establish a commission to examine the impacts of slavery and...

Niceness isn't enough, and it sure ain't liberation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss three articles on the concept of whiteness and niceness, the harm that can be done by "nice white people" if their words and actions aren’t in alignment with anti-racism, and the importance of critical self-analysis to move towards social justice and collective liberation.  Follow us on social media and vi...

The COVID-19 pandemic, racism, police violence, economic hardships, white supremacy, and social injustice were some of the unfortunate cornerstones of 2020. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss Marc Lamont Hill's book We Still Here and use it as a resource for how we might work towards an abolitionist future.  Follow us on social media and visit our website! Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , Web...

There is no debate that Black lives matter and that this country needs to do better by Black boys and men. Listen as Aaron and Damien talk about the documentary Black Boys, which illuminates the humanity and lived experiences of Black men and boys in America.  Follow us on social media and visit our website! Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , Website

It's difficult to discuss the impact of the 2020 U.S. presidential election---and all of the events and years surrounding it---on our country and our everyday lives. With the 59th Presidential Inauguration behind us, listen as Aaron and Damien talk about the election, inauguration, insurrection, and more from the lenses of social justice and collective liberation.  Follow us on social media a...

We are long overdue for a true reckoning with this country's history. Listen as Aaron and Damien explore The 1619 Project as a powerful tool for reframing American history and pushing us towards collective liberation.  Follow us on social media and visit our website! Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , Website

We recorded a brief discussion on the coup from January 6th, 2021 that appears before this episode begins.  Finding a path towards healing and liberation amidst our individual and collective traumas can be a daunting process. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an article by Kazu Haga from Waging Nonviolence and how to apply Haga's proposed actions as a guide in doing this work.  Follow u...

Much of the work of social justice is personal. Listen as Aaron and Damien share aspects of our identities to give you a sense of who we are and why the work of social justice and collective liberation is important to us. Follow us on social media and visit our website! Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , Website

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