Jul 23, 2020
Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, one of the national co-chairs of "Our Black Party" (@ourblackparty) joins us for this special episode of the Black Light. Our Black Party is a political platform designed to harness Black political power, and advocate policy initiatives that benefit Black people. We discuss what power...
Jul 17, 2020
In these weeks episode we are joined by Don Teasyman of the Baked Beans And Rice Podcast. He helps us to discuss what it's like raising children to be prepared for White supremacy. The NBA has approved 29 social just statements that players can wear on their jerseys. We ask, is this progress or fluff. And the Trump...
Jul 9, 2020
In this episode of the Black Light we are joined Eddie Glaude Jr. to discuss his latest book, Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own. Prof. Glaude helps us to get a better understanding on why 'Begin Again' is not only an ode to Baldwin but also a reflection of our current state in...
Jul 3, 2020
In this episode we discuss how a large group of investors is pushing for corporations to sever their ties with the Washington Redskins, in an effort to get Daniel Snyder to change the teams name We tackle why Bill Simmons has an issue with diversity, and why he seems averse to hiring people of color. And we tackle the...