Unnamed and Unbound: Black Voters Matter Podcast

What does it take to build lasting power? In this episode of Unnamed & Unbound, Cliff Albright sits down with Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson to explore disruption—one of the essential 3D's for combating authoritarianism. From economic pressure campaigns that hold corporations accountable to relational organizing rooted in trust and community, they discuss how sustainable change is built through col...

ICE raids are increasing. Voting rights are under attack. Healthcare costs keep rising. In this season opener, we sit down for an unfiltered conversation about the chaos dominating the headlines and how it’s impacting our communities in real life. Most importantly, this conversation is about protection and how we protect ourselves, our families, and each other during a time of unprecedented confus...

Redistricting isn’t just about maps, it’s about power. It determines who has a real say in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our communities. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how these lines are drawn and who stands to win or lose. Join Cliff Albright, The Conscious Lee, and Rev. Mark Thompson as they expose why unfair maps aren’t some distant problem, they silence Black voices, drai...

This Juneteenth, we’re digging deep into the realities facing Black communities when it comes to food stamps (SNAP), healthcare, and reproductive justice. In this episode, we break down what’s really going on in politics and policy, and how every decision impacts our survival and freedom. As lawmakers debate and restrict our rights, we’re here to unpack what’s happening, how it affects Black famil...

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with The King Center, Unnamed and Unbound dives deep into the legacy of Dr. King’s warning about the "white moderate," the dangerous myth of the "right time," and why real progress demands direct action, not just words. How do these historic lessons shape our organizing, our choices, and our future? Tune in for a candid, passionate discuss...

What does Dr. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail mean for us in 2025? On this episode we dig deep into the letter’s message and urgency, connecting it to the direct action and organizing needed in today’s political climate. Dr. King wrote for justice in the face of complacency and his words still light the way for every fight we face now. We’re not just talking history; we’re talking about what co...

The conversation deepens in Episodes 6 as we pass the mic to those living Selma's story today. We'll hear raw, honest perspectives from students about what it takes to get young folks engaged. Community leaders share their frontline experiences, while Selma's elected officials confront tough questions about turning talk into action. Through these intergenerational conversations, we&#39...

The scars of Selma run deeper than the Edmund Pettus Bridge. In Episodes 5 & 6, we uncover how white leaders weaponized economic power against Black residents who dared to march for their voting rights in 1965. This isn't just about police batons and tear gas—it's about the devastating financial retaliation that followed, creating ripples of hardship that Selma still feels today. Join...

Let's get real for a minute. The political landscape is messy, confusing, and changing by the day. But here's what isn't changing: our commitment to Black communities, Black voters, and Black issues. Our field teams are out there every day, and we're sharing what we're hearing from real people in real communities. Sure, there's a lot we don't know about how things will...

Government is about to change – and not in the way you think. In this critical episode, we discuss the coordinated effort to dismantle decades of progress, from gutting DEI initiatives to the mass firing of federal employees. What's happening behind closed doors isn't just politics – it's personal. We're breaking down the systematic dismantling of diversity programs, Trump's ex...

Join us for an intimate conversation with two powerhouses from Black Voters Matter: Sabre Sims (Senior Logistics Manager) and Venkayla Haynes (Communications Director). In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into their personal journeys through the intense 2024 election season and explore how they're finding their center in the aftermath. Sabre and Venkayla share their unfiltered thought...

In our premiere episode, "Black & Mad – A Post-Election Reflection," Black Voters Matter's co-founders offer their candid reactions to the 2024 election. This unfiltered discussion examines what recent political shifts mean for our community. The name "Unnamed and Unbound" honors the forgotten freedom fighters whose stories were erased from history books, while represen...

What does it mean to build real community power, especially for Black men. This episode spotlights Black men who are reshaping what it means to protect, nourish, and uplift their communities, even as militarization and economic setbacks threaten their safety. Tune in for a raw conversation that goes far beyond the ballot. We dig into the authoritarian takeover, role of resistance and most importan...