Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at TheNation.com , discusses his A Line-by-Line Breakdown of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order , with Rev. Mark and BlackPressUSA.com 's April Ryan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The longest tenured African American WH Correspondent on Trump's rescissions of DEI and other Biden Executive Orders, the pardoning of those convicted of the Jan. 6 insurrection and Snoop Dogg's Inaugural performance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rev. Mark A. Thompson preaches at The Riverside Church in New York, Jaunary 19, 20205, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. declared his opposition to the Vietnam War, April 4, 1968, one year to the day before his crucifixion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Markos, Founder of Daily Kos , and Rev. Mark get the New Year in politics off the ground! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The principle for Dec. 31 is  Imani (Faith): To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Dr. Maulana Karenga  is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday  Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles)  and author of the authoritative text entitled  Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and C...

The principle for Dec. 31 is  Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Dr. Maulana Karenga  is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday  Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles)  and author of the authoritative text entitled  Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community...

The principle for Dec. 30 is  Nia (Purpose) : To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Dr. Maulana Karenga  is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday  Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles)  and author of the authoritative text entitled  Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community...

The principle for Dec. 29 is  Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Dr. Maulana Karenga  is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday  Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles)  and author of the authoritative text entitled  Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is prof...

The principle for Dec. 28 is  Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together. Dr. Maulana Karenga  is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday  Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles)  and author of the authoritative text entitled  Kwanzaa: A Celeb...

The principle for Dec. 27 is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of...

The principle for Dec. 26 is Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture . He is professor and chair of department of Africana St...

On February 21, 2024, Joy Reid was honored by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference for her bestselling book, and for her role in the Ceasefire music video. Here is the conversation between Joy, Reena Evers, the daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, and Rev. Mark. Medgar & Myrlie is available wherever books are sold. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

Markos and Rev. Mark examine the apparent slippage in numbers for the Democratic coalition that previously secured Biden's presidency. Despite the Democrats efforts, the nation experienced a conservative shift, with Trump gaining unexpected traction among low-propensity voters in rural areas. One revelation from the election is the curious shift in high voter turnout benefiting Republicans—a d...

Markos and Rev. Mark examine turnout among key Democratic demographics, despite unprecedented enthusiasm and fundraising efforts, and specifically, why Latinos and white women, did not vote as expected. Markos shares insights into cultural aspects that might influence voting behaviors, particularly within the Latino community. Drawing parallels with his home country of El Salvador, he suggests how...

Markos joins for a Special Edition of Thursday Kos to discuss the Presidential, House and Senate races on the last weekend before Election Day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Robert James, II, President of Carver Financial Corporation join. Jobs The Black unemployment rate was 5.7% in September, near historic lows. The Black unemployment rate was 9.3% when President Biden took office. 2023 was the lowest year for Black unemployment on record. 16 million jobs have been created since President Biden took office, including near...

Also, young men are attracted to the political strongman, yet they aren't showing up to early vote as much as women are. Also, how are Latino and Arab voters trending toward the candidates? 12 days til Election Day! Markos joins for Thursday Kos! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Monifa Bandele of Moms Rising joins, TELL CONGRESS: Pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus! Another Woman Dies During Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital Family of woman who died after C-section plans legal action against Woodhull Hospital Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth Doctors Give Black Women Unneeded C-Sections to Fill Operating Room...

Newly-elected and First African American Service Employees International Union President April Verrett joins and pays tribute to Coaliton of Black Trade Unionists Founder William Lucy, Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Labor Secretary Julie Su joins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos, and breaks down the latest Cook Political Report which says Harris is leading in every battleground state, except GA. She's erased Trump's six point lead and the two are tied for the most trustworthy to handle inflation. The 37% of voters who thought the economy was getting better or was staying the same in May, has grown to 46%. As the gap be...

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Deputy Director Greg Jackson and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Micheal Regan join Rev. Mark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's #ThursdayKos, Markos and Rev. Mark, assess current voter turnout, the strategies of both the Harris and Trump campaigns, and the importance of mobilizing key demographic groups, including African American, Latino, and young voters for Harris, and white voters for Trump. They also highlight issues within the current campaign strategies, particularly the lack of investment in Afri...

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The Democratic National Committee Member, the President of the National Urban League, and the former Mayor of South Carolina, respectively, join National Newspaper Publishers Association President the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Rev. Mark at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy