The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby

This past February I spoke with a few of the young scholars of Clarksdale Collegiate dive into one of my favorite things to talk about: History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are continuing our discussion with the young scholars of Clarksdale Collegiate to unpack their understanding of identity, diversity, and what makes everyone unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the modern Civil Rights era, the question on everyone’s mind is how do we fight racism? But when addressing this question, especially when talking to our children, we have to take a step back and start with the basics… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This series is for children and the grownups that care about them. However, this episode is just for the grownups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming very soon to Footnotes: 'How To Fight Racism: Young Listens Edition'. A podcast miniseries for kids and the grownups who care about them that will help you discuss one of the most important and sensitive topics in America: How to fight racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Pass The Mic, Jemar reflects on Juneteenth after it became a national holiday and was officially commemorated nationwide. He talks about why Juneteenth should be a national holiday and the unintended consequences of taking a Black-centered holiday and making it mainstream. He also delves into the history (of course!) as he discusses the actual contents of General Order N...

In this brief episode of Footnotes, Kristina shares the story of Tessica Brown and a call to stand in the gap for Black Women.   Kristina's tweet on Tessica, here. You can follow Kristina on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at Black Women Plant Seeds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in for a special episode of Footnotes! Jemar goes live inside his How To Fight Racism facebook study group where he peels back the layers of current events and equips you to recognize and fight racism. Don't miss it! If you haven’t done so already, join Jemar's HTFR study group here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The How to Fight Racism book study group kicks off on Monday, February 1st! You can still request to join. Order your copy of the book here and then fill out the membership questions to join the HTFR group here.  Already a part? Tag a friend you want in the group with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Jemar and Kristina talk about the #EndSARS movement and protests in Nigeria, Wilton Gregory as the first Black U.S. cardinal-to-be, voter suppression and what you can do about it, and the White House Strategy, or lack thereof, for the coronavirus pandemic.  Links:  Protest In Nigeria  Solidarity and Support for #ENDSARS First Black U.S. Catholic Cardinal Appointed by Pope Francis A...

In this episode Jemar and Kristina talk about Donald Trump getting COVID-19, reflect on the first and only vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, the plot to kidnap governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, and the birthday of one of my she-roes, Fannie Lou Hamer. Links: - Pence as Stand-in For “White Evangelical Pastor”  - Facts about Fannie Lou Hamer -  - Pre-Order How to Fi...

In this episode Jemar talks about the long-awaited Breonna Taylor verdict, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the ramifications for the Supreme Court, the president’s push for a “more patriotic education”, and finally Mike Espy and the 2020 campaign for U.S. senate in Mississippi. PLUS a special surprise…! Links:  DONATE TO MIKE ESPY FOR SENATEhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy-web-2020?refc...

In this episode Jemar talks about the announcement and significance of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, the attempts to hamper the vote by tampering with the United States Postal Service, and reflects on personal changes since the killing of Mike Brown on August 9, 2014.  Links:  How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice Why Kamala...

In this episode Jemar talks about the president and his racial slurs against people of Asian-descent, Allie Stuckey and her comments that reveal she knows very little about the Black church tradition, and he asks Black Christian why they write for white outlets.  Links:  With ‘kung flu,’ Trump sparks backlash over racist language — and a rallying cry for supporters Blacks more likely than others i...

There needs no explanation to you of the magnitude of the season of life we are in as a nation. We can’t thank you enough for your support and for being here and in this fight with us. As you all know, Juneteenth is a special holiday for us here at the Witness as we seek to celebrate our journey and the amplifying of black voices within the faith community and beyond, and this year remains no diff...

Jemar Tisby is joined by Executive Producer Beau York to discuss the murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis uprising, and place the current events within a historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for this rebroadcast of a special live event lamenting the heinous murder of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23rd in Brunswick, Georgia. In this episode Jemar and Tyler are joined by Ally Henny and Michelle Higgins to unpack our feelings, our pain, our reality, and our responsibility as we move forward. Do not look away. Enough is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

In this episode Jemar talks about white evangelical support for Trump again in 2020, how abortion has become the one-drop rule for white evangelicals and politics, and about “The Last Dance” documentary about Michael Jordan and the Bulls.  Links: "Mohler's turn to Trump is the crowning flip-flop of his career" by Jonathan Merritt  "An all-access Michael Jordan documentary? How &#39...

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The Rona, voter suppression, and the case for big government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Jemar talks about the sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his accomplishments but also the credible accusation of rape from 2003. He discusses what we can do in the aftermath of the loss of someone who is well-known and admired. Finally, he offers some insights about the Black church inspired by comments from a comedian.  Links:  NY Daily News - https://www.nydailynews.c...

Impeachment, impeachment, impeachment! Jemar talks all the things about the impeachment of the 45th president, plus offers commentary on the explosive Christianity Today article supporting the president’s removal from office.  Links.  Republicans Who Want Trump Defeated -  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/opinion/lincoln-project.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Trump Should Be Removed from Office   L...

Jemar recaps his experiences in South Africa including reflections about apartheid, colonialism, and some stories both humorous and hair-raising. And he asks, “Has the concept of Christian missions been stolen from Black people?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode Jemar talks about why Kanye West’s Jesus Is King album has been so controversial, what Mississippi’s election tells us about politics in America today, and why you need to be your full racially and ethnically embodied self to the table. Links: Support Jemar's South Africa Trip: https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/tisby-jemar Account#: 400295 How Kanye West embeds black gospel musi...