Footnotes with Jemar Tisby: Recent Episodes
The Witness
News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.
There are moments in a democracy when the choice becomes stark, the stakes undeniable, and the moral line unmistakable.
Recent events in our nation have made a simple fact painfully clear:
There is no redeeming this presidency. And now it’s time to say what millions are thinking but too few are willing to say out loud.
Trump has to go. Legally. Immediately. Without equivocation.
🚨 I’m hosting a Vision Casting Meeting for something I’ve never publicly unveiled until now—TISBY MEDIA.
This is the multimedia ecosystem we’re building together: historically grounded, theologically rooted, and action oriented.
I want to invite you to be part of the founding moment.
The meeting will take place on Sunday, December 7th at 4 pm ET
If you want to help build something meaningful—something rooted in faith, history, justice, and joy—then join me online on December 7th at 4 pm ET.
Register HERE.
The truth is not valuable only when it produces political fallout. The truth matters because it is the truth.
If nothing else, we owe the survivors honesty.
Truth is liberation. Truth is light. Truth is how people wounded in the dark find their way back toward hope.
The Justice Briefing
Today, I’m officially announcing that the podcast is becoming The Justice Briefing
Welcome to the first episode.
The Justice Briefing brings you the most important issues of the day, and interprets them at the intersection of faith, history, joy, and justice.
It’s designed as a constructive alternative to the far-right Christian media ecosystem, helping people interpret events through truth, not fear.
If we are going to resist culture war chatter and podcasts that play on fear and distortion, then we need clarity not just commentary.
We need a briefing for the brave. And that’s exactly what The Justice Briefing is.
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What can a Star Wars series teach us about authoritarianism, resistance, and the state of democracy in America?
In this episode of Footnotes, Jemar Tisby sits down with his friend and producer, Beau York, a man steeped in Star Wars lore. Together they explore how Andor—a show set in a galaxy far, far away—becomes an urgent mirror for our political present. T
hey discuss the rise of empire, the courage of ordinary people, and the power of storytelling to stir the soul when facts fall flat.
Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a student of history, or someone longing for hope in dark times, this episode is for you.
***NOTE: This episode has spoilers.
You can follow beau at instagram.com/incognitbeau and check out his new project at www.MidnightHTX.com
Check out Jemar's (spoiler free) Substack article: Why You Should Be Watching Andor Right Now
Dr. Beth Allison Barris the James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University. She earned her PhD in Medieval History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth.
In this episode we talk about her latest book, Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry.
We discuss:
- The role of the pastor's wife
- Complementarianism and how it bolsters gendered divisions in church leadership
- The "First Lady" in the Black church tradition and how it differs from white evangelical conceptions of the "pastor's wife"
- The aggressive sexism and patriarchy we're seeing in the political realm and how that connects to the church
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In this episode of Footnotes, I sit down with investigative journalist Katherine Stewart to discuss her latest book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy.
Katherine’s work, including her previous book The Power Worshipers, which inspired the documentary God & Country, exposes the hidden networks of money, power, and religious extremism shaping our political landscape.
We dive into the key players behind the antidemocratic movement—funders, thinkers, sergeants, infantry, and power brokers—exploring why financial influence is central to their success.
Katherine unpacks the pervasive lies fueling these movements, the complex web of organizations behind them, and the racial and religious dynamics at play.
This is a conversation about the urgent threats to democracy—and the resistance rising to meet them. If you care about the future of American democracy, you’ll want to listen to this one from start to finish.
Get the book: Money, Lies, and God
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In this episode, I take a closer look at Homestead, the post-apocalyptic drama from Angel Studios based on the novel Black Autumn. I explore its themes of faith, anti-government sentiment, and personal property rights, plus its connection to real-world trends like doomsday prepping and Christian nationalism. Join me as I unpack how this film reflects the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.
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Key Themes:
- Plot and Production Context: Homestead adapts Black Autumn to showcase survivalism, faith, and societal collapse.
- Anti-Government Narrative: The film critiques federal institutions, highlighting themes of tyranny and resource control.
- Religious Messaging: Heavy-handed Christian motifs like Noah’s Ark and miraculous conversions drive the story’s resolution.
- Real-World Parallels: Reflects trends in doomsday prepping and libertarian ideologies among the ultra-wealthy.
- Cultural Implications: Examines how media shapes public perceptions of faith, politics, and self-reliance.
For further research:
- Silicon Valley Billionaires and Doomsday Bunkers - Bloomberg
- Religious Movies and Hollywood Trends - WSJ
- Homestead Review - Culture Mix
On this episode I speak with Amanda Tyler, head of the BJC, a Baptist group that works for religious freedom for all, about her new book "How to End Christian Nationalism."
We talk:
- Defining Christian nationalism
- How to talk to your family member, neighbor, friend who is in the sunken place of Christian nationalism
- Why women subscribe to this ideology when it is so anti-women
- And more...
Pick up the book at EndChristianNationalism.com and access a whole library of resources for use in your local context at ChristiansAgainstChristianNationalism.org
Give your kids the gift of knowing the stories that shaped us. Pre-order "I Am the Spirit of Justice" and "Stories of the Spirit of Justice"!
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Fuller Texas and the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies welcome author, speaker, and public historian, Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise, in celebrating the release of his most recent book The Spirit of Justice: Faith, Race, and Resistance. In this chat recorded live at Fuller Texas, Dr. Tisby will share the heart behind his new work which features bold stories of individuals who have gone before us and how their legacy continues to encourage us to pursue solidarity as the fight against injustices continues today. Following the presentation, Dr. Dwight Radcliff, Academic Dean of the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies at Fuller, will joined Dr. Tisby for an audience Q&A session.
Our thanks to Fuller Texas and the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies at Fuller for sharing this conversation with the Footnotes audience.
Joel Edward Goza dismantles the deep-seated myths that perpetuate white supremacy—and makes the case that reparations are necessary to heal America’s racial wounds and live up to our democratic ideals.
Like many well-intentioned white people, Goza once believed that he could support Black America’s struggle for equality without supporting reparations. Reparations, he thought, were altogether irrelevant to the real work of racial justice.
This is a book about why he was wrong. In fact, any effort to heal our nation’s wounds will fail without reparations.
In Rebirth of a Nation, Goza exposes lesser-known aspects of racism in American history and how Black people have consistently been depicted as responsible for their own oppression to justify slavery, Jim Crow, mass incarceration and gross inequality. Goza’s iconoclastic and incisive account exposes how revered figures like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln embedded white supremacy deep into our nation’s consciousness—and how Ronald Reagan manipulated this ideology so that society cheered as he advanced a set of policies that wounded our nation and intensified Black America’s suffering.
But Rebirth of a Nation is not merely about accountability. It is also about hope. A reparations process is not a utopian dream; Goza offers a practical path toward closing the racial wealth gap. Rebirth of a Nation shows readers how they can join the reparative process, working toward the creation of a more perfect union.
Dive into the pages of The Spirit of Justice and uncover the enduring power of faith and resistance in the fight for racial equality. Here are key themes and takeaways you'll explore:
- Historical Resistance: Learn about the brave individuals who stood against racial injustice throughout American history.
- Faith in Action: See how deeply faith influenced major movements and led to significant changes in society.
- Inspiration for Today: Draw strength and inspiration from past victories and strategies to fuel current and future activism.
- Cultural Impact: Understand the role of African American culture in shaping resistance and fostering a legacy of change.
- Continuing the Fight: Recognize that the journey towards justice is ongoing and the spirit of resistance is as necessary now as ever.
Get your copy today: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance: Tisby, Jemar: 9780310144854: Amazon.com: Books
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You're hearing from Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey about her latest book "Antiracism as Daily Practice: Refuse Shame, Change White Communities, and Help Create a Just World"
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We discuss:
--Why I resonate so deeply with her approach to antiracism
--How Black theologian James Cone influenced her journey into antiracism
--How to talk to your racist family members about race
Pre-order: The Spirit of Justice
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Author interview!!! Caleb Cambpell has written a book you've probably been waiting for...
It's called "Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor."
At one point in his young life, Caleb Campbell was an avowed white supremacist. Then through a series of experiences he followed Jesus and has turned his energies toward discipling his white Christian nationalist neighbors out of this harmful ideology.
In a first for Footnotes, we are jointly releasing this episode. I wanted to have Caleb on my show, and he wanted me on his, so we decided to record once and post on two different podcasts!
Enjoy this conversation, and if you like it, please leave me a review!
We often frame the white Christian nationalism as a problem exclusively of far-right, fundamentalist evangelicalism. What we talk much less about is mainline Protestants and how they have contributed to the rise of Christian nationalism from the 1940s to the present.
I talk with Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor about the book he co-authored called, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism.
Among the topics we cover are:
- Defining mainline Protestantism
- Distinguishing between civil religion and Christian Nationalism
- Why capitalize the "N" in Christian Nationalism
- How January 6, 2021 compares with January 6, 2022
- What can or should unite us as a civic body
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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation.
In this video you will learn about:
--The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX
--The Junteenth flag and its symbolism
--Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday
--And more!
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Dr. Jemar interviews Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil about her latest book "Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities."
Dr. Brenda is a professor of Reconciliation Studies, a program she founded, at Seattle Pacific University. She is also a pastor and has been doing racial reconciliation work for decades.
We talk about her journey from Trenton, NJ to Seattle, WA, the importance of self-care in justice work, and how to move beyond the theory and get practical in doing racial reconciliation.
Get her book HERE.
Remember to pre-order my next book "The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance" HERE.
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In my second book, How to Fight Racism, I wrote a section called "Create a Pipeline of Mental Health Therapists of Color." In it I suggested that "you or your church could contribute to scholarship funds for people of color interested in getting trained in mental health and therapy."
Well, a group actually did this and formed the Black Mental Health Counselors Reparations Foundation. I spoke to the three founders: Drs. Dr. Layla Bonner, DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash, and Danny Bryant.
They explain the extensive and EXPENSIVE process of training to become a professional counselor. They also talk about their organization and how they are raising $1 million to completely pay for the education and credentialing of Black mental health professionals.
Contribute to their cause. Visit: bmhcr.org
Remember to pre-order my next book! The Spirit of Justice Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance
According to a Psychology Today article, racial and ethnic minorities represent 30 percent of the population, yet 83.6 percent of mental health professionals identify as non-Hispanic White. And only about 5 percent of students enrolled in graduate level psychology programs are Black.
Adebisi Gbadamosi is a Black woman therapist who specializes in addressing racial and religious trauma. She specializes in working with peo[le of color to process racial trauma, Christians to process faith-related trauma, and women wanting to work through any aspect of life.
In this episode she talks about her journey into mental health care, her painful experiences with race and white evangelical churches, and general coping skills for those who have endured trauma of various sorts.
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The United States has five percent of the world's population but 25 percent of its incarcerated individuals. But the statistics only tell part of the story. Behind the numbers are real people.
Stanley Frankart is someone who made it out of the prison system and is now helping others to do the same.
Through the nonprofit he co-founded, Young Christian Professionals, Frankart and his team offer character education and professional development to reduce rates of recidivism.
Learn More: -Young Chrisitan Professionals: youngchristianprofessionals.org -Vera Institute: vera.org -Prison Policy Initiative: prisonpolicy.org -The Witness Foundation: thewitnessfoundation.co
FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Racism is not an ideology invented by people of African descent—people of European descent who are considered white hold that dubious distinction. So what is the role of white people in fighting racism? In part four of the Fighting Racism series, I talk with Shelley and David Park. They are the transracial adoptive parents of a son who is Black. They also composed a curriculum called “Let's Talk Race: A Beginners Guide to Conversations about Race.” In this 5-week course they talk to other white people about race. Delve into the definition of an ally and how white people can act in solidarity with Black people and other people of color. LINKS Let's Talk Race - Shelley and David Park
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In this episode we are going to talk with someone who knows all too well the challenges of environmental racism externally and the challenges of fighting for racial and ethnic diversity internally at a company.
We are joined by Abigail Oduaol. She works for an organization called Earthjustice which employs more than 500 people. She serves as a senior development office but has also taken it upon herself to spearhead the company's antiracist initiatives and their efforts to make the workplace more responsive to the needs and concerns of its Black employees. This is an informative interview that will challenge and inspire you.
To learn more about Abigail Oduol and her work, click HERE
Article: Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company Article: Environmental Justice Must Lie at the Heart of Climate Action Article: How St. Louis Churches Are Revealing the Disparities in the Air We Breathe Article: Pew Research, Workplace Diversity 2023
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FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode we hear what one homeschooling parent, Brytni McNeil is doing to create a more racially inclusive and honest culture in homeschooling. Brytni is so graciously vulnerable in sharing her story of coming from a colorblind approach to race to becoming color-conscious. She talks about the challenges of being a Black homeschooling parent and how she is working to make homeschooling families more aware of racial dynamics. Learn more about her work HERE.
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FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Welcome to the FIGHTING RACISM series, a project that explores how real people just like you are fighting racism in their everyday lives. My name is Dr. Jemar Tisby. I'm a historian, an author, a speaker, and a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky, and I will be your host and guide throughout this series. In this episode I unpack the ARC of Racial Justice and tell you how this series came about and what to expect. See below for the upcoming episode themes.
Fighting Racism Series
Real Stories from Real People - Jemar Tisby, PhD
Confronting Racism in Homeschooling - Brynti McNeil
Racial Justice at Work and in the Environment - Abigail Oduol
How White Allies Can Talk to Other White People about Racism - Shelly & David Park
Giving the Formerly Incarcerated a Chance at True Freedom - Stanley Frankart
Addressing Racial and Religious Trauma through Mental Health Care - Adebisi Gbadamosi
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FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Nation Under God Episode 5: White Christian Nationalism is not merely a set of beliefs, it is a net that ensnares real people. At one time, Chuck Armstrong, a dedicated Christian, worked closely with far-right radio host and Congressional Medal of Honor winner (under Trump), Rush Limbaugh. As Armstrong matured in his faith and had more contact with marginalized and oppressed people, he realized he had been deceived into following a pernicious belief system. This is his journey into and out of White Christian Nationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Nation Under God Episode 4: White Christian Nationalists use Christianity as cover for their anti-democratic and repressive ideology. So other Christians have the responsibility and opportunity to resist this misuse of their religion and present a better way. Thankfully, some leaders are doing just that. Amanda Tyler is the Executive Director of BJC, and her organization was instrumental in creating "Christians Against Christian Nationalism" a comprehensive resource for people of faith who want to take action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Nation Under God Episode 3: An attempted insurrection on January 6, 2021 forced the nation to pay attention to the rising wave of anti-democratic movements in the United States. With the Christian iconography of the event--from crosses to pictures of a European-looking Jesus--we also had to learn more about a topic unfamiliar to some--White Christian Nationalism. To help us understand WCN's influence on politics and the events of January 6, we are joined by Andrew Seidel, author of American Crusade and the Director of Strategic Response at the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Nation Under God Episode 2: The attempted insurrection on January 6, 2021 presented glaring examples of White Christian Nationalism in action. But that was just one manifestation of how this ideology threatens has undermined our political process. Sociologists Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry explain how White Christian Nationalism threatens democracy based on research for their book The Flag and the Cross.
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White Nation Under God Episode 1: White Christian nationalism is the greatest threat to democracy and the witness of the church in the United States. In this episode Dr. Jemar Tisby gives an introduction to the White Nation Under God series. You'll learn a basic definition of white Christian nationalism (WCN) , know how to spot it in action, list some common beliefs associated with WCN, and learn some of the historical roots of the ideology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A lot of people believe that evangelical voters are hopelessly lost to the Republican Party. Doug Pagitt, the Executive Director of Vote Common Good, has other ideas. His organization is traveling across the country seeking to persuade 5-10% of Republican voters to change their votes and elect candidates who will protect democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. In this conversation, you'll hear Doug speak passionately and personally about evangelicals. He is one. He's also a theorist who uses simple but eloquent frameworks to make sense of how we perceive ourselves and how to change people's minds. You'll learn about the role of information, transformation, and participation, as well as about the "hero-victim-villian" concept. Visit VoteCommonGood.com to learn more.
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The Elaine Massacre is one of the bloodiest race riots in U.S. history. Yet it is a tragedy about which few people know. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby explains what happened over those fateful days in Arkansas in the Fall of 1919 when Black sharecroppers were targeted by white mobs. He explores the aftermath and the critical legal cases in subsequent years. And he sits down with filmmaker Nolan Dean of Cherry Street Productions to talk about "The Valley of Dry Bones," a documentary film project they are co-producing. Listen to this important story and share with others! Links: JemarTisby.Substack.com Video: The Elaine Massacre: A Teach-In Donate to the documentary: PayPal: @csfilmfoundation Venmo: @csfilmfoundation CashApp: $csfilmfoundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An article following up on the viral "People Who Don't Have Any Questions" tweet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Black elf! A Black dwarven princess. Characters of Asian descent. And still, a mostly white cast. How is the new Lord of the Rings series doing on race? Why are so many trolls big mad that there’s diversity in Middle Earth? What opportunities and risks does the series face moving forward. Listen to two experts on race and appreciators of LOTR, Jemar Tisby and Nancy Wang Yuen, break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every awards show has become a barometer of how much Hollywood has truly reckoned with race. This year’s Emmy Awards were no different. Jemar and Nancy Wang Yuen, a sociologist who studies race and pop culture, weigh in on the highs and lows of this year’s awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should the state put people to death? Does the death penalty deter crime? Does it bring healing to the victims? I talk with Sam Heath, manager of the Evangelical Network at Equal Justice USA, about these questions and more. He describes his experiences growing up as an evangelical and what he learned about the criminal legal system. Heath also explains the reasons why we should repeal the death penalty and what kinds of systems and policies should guide our approach to harm and healing.
Links Website: evangelical.ejusa.org How to Get Involved: linktr.ee/samheathejusa What Is Justice: youtube.com/channel/UCWyTqBleaIBS4jmupr5cxSw
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If this is the civil rights movement of our day, then we have to utilize some of the tactics of the movement in the 1950s and 1960s. It's not enough simply to know about the anti-CRT crusade. We have to do something about it. We have to resist.
But what can one person or a small group of people do in the face of such a widespread and coordinated movement? People concerned about racial justice have fought against steeper odds. They used the tactics of direct action, nonviolent protest to instigate change.
Andre Henry, artist/activist and author of To All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep, offers practical ways to protest against racism. Follow him at andrehenry.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When people try to block racial justice efforts, we tend to respond intellectually. We come up with arguments and rebuttals. But what's happening with racism is not just a battle against lies and misinformation, it is a spiritual struggle that requires a spiritual response.
How should we think about and respond to the anti-CRT crusade through the lens of Scripture and the life of Jesus Christ? How do we relate to people who want to deny the truth of our racial history and get in the way of efforts at racial justice? What can we learn from the teachings of Christianity about resisting racism?
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Senior Minister of the historic Middle Collegiate Church, offers us her wisdom. Follow her at @RevJacquiLewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite our best efforts, Black people and other people of color still experience racism. The cumulative effects of these encounters, over a lifetime and over generations, can accurately be described as trauma.
How do we process the specific pain that comes with racial discrimination? How can we heal and develop healthy self-care practices to endure racism?
Sheila Wise Rowe is a Christian counselor, spiritual director, educator, writer, and speaker. She is also the author of Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience. She offers her perspective and suggests healthy practices for healing from the distinct harm of racism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The anti-CRT crusade tries to prevent students from learning accurate history about racism in our society. This session pushes back against those efforts and explains how students and administrators can work together to build an antiracist culture at their schools.
Dr. Christina Edmondson, a clinical psychologist and specialist in organizational culture, guides us. She is co-host of the Truth’s Table podcast and co-author of Faithful Antiracism: Moving Past Talk to Systemic Change. Follow her at @DrCEdmondson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Far right Christians and their anti-CRT crusade tend to suck up all the attention. But there are different Christian approaches to racism.
Christians concerned about racism can look to Black Christians and their long history of resisting discrimination in the name of their faith.
Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley is the Director of Black Church Studies at Truett Seminary and co-pastor of a multiethnic church. He explains what we need to learn from the Black church tradition. Follow him at @MalcolmBFoley.
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An internecine controversy among historians spilled out into the broader public conversation. A term called "presentism" started trending on Twitter after the president of the American Historical Association, Dr. James Sweet, wrote an article asking if there was too much focus from historians on "contemporary social justice issues—race, gender, sexuality, nationalism, capitalism..."
I speak with Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, who has his PhD in religious historical studies, to help explain what presentism is, why it is so controversial, and how Black studies takes a different approach.
Links:
"Is History History?" by Dr. James Sweet
I Am a Historian: On Presentism by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley
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The anti-CRT crusade operates through a complex web of organizations, individuals, and money. It's like a machine, or what we can call the anti-CRT industrial complex. If we want to counteract the negative efforts of those who oppose what they call Critical Race Theory, then we have to understand how this industrial complex operates. Katherine Stewart is an investigative journalist who asks the questions some don’t want to hear and exposes the truth we all need to. She is the author of The Power Worshipers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Follow her at @kathsstewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ideology behind the anti-CRT crusade is white Christian Nationalism. More concerned with power than piety, the culture wars than Christ—what are the signs of white Christian Nationalism? How can you detect it and what can you do about it? Andrew Whitehead is a sociologist and Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives. He is also the co-author of Taking America Back for God. In this episode he explains the link between the anti-CRT crusade and the dangerous ideology of Christian Nationalism. Follow him at @ndrewwhitehead. Get the latest updates at: JemarTisby.Substack.com Please share this series! Use that hashtag #ThoseMeddlingKids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Conservative Christian colleges and universities are often some of the worst places for learning about racial justice.
A disturbing number of them are beginning to join the anti-CRT crusade, so it can be extremely difficult for students to learn what they need about racism and what to do about it? How did it get this way?
Dr. Otis Pickett is the University Historian at Clemson University. His area of study focuses on race and the church in the 19th century and earlier. He has worked at Mississippi College and was instrumental in helping the school make proactive steps toward racial justice. Follow him at @OtisWPickett.
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Slice through the propaganda! Despite all the misinformation you may have heard about Critical Race Theory, this session provides an accurate introduction to the themes and basic concepts of CRT. Dr. Robert Chao Romero, author of Brown Church and a professor at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), is a trained lawyer who knows all about CRT in its proper context. He breaks it down for us with a dose of Pentecostal passion! Support this work! 1. Subscribe to my newsletter (JemarTisby.Substack.com ) 2. Book me to speak! (harrywalker.com/speakers/jemar-tisby) 3. Follow me on social media (@JemarTisby) 4. Get my books! (JemarTisby.com/books) 5. Share! Share! Share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode I introduce the entire series by talking about anti-CRT efforts in Christian higher ed (and nationally) and why I call it a “crusade.” I also give a breakdown of the topics in this 10-episode series. I am joined by a group of amazing colleagues and friends who are all experts in the themes we discuss. Watch this episode to learn what the series is all about and get the context to understand the controversy: "Those Meddling Kids: Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed." with Dr. Jemar Tisby - YouTube I don't have institutions backing me. This project comes from the need of students and passion for the message. If you find this content helpful, then please consider supporting my work as an independent scholar. Three ways to support this work: 1) Become a paid subscriber to my newsletter (JemarTisby.Substack.com) 2) Get my books! (JemarTisby.com/books) 3) Share! Share! Share! Email, text, call (does anyone do that anymore) use TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...all the things. Let people know about this series!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed! Subscribe to the show here: Jemar Tisby - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we are continuing our discussion with the young scholars of Clarksdale Collegiate to talk about rules and the role that young people have in making and changing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we are continuing our discussion with the young scholars of Clarksdale Collegiate to talk about the importance of true friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today we continue our discussion of history with the young scholars of Clarksdale Collegiate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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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 No. 3 which was read to enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Finally, Jemar discusses some reasons why Black and white people should commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth in different ways. Even though the holiday has passed, this episode helps shape the narrative of how we should acknowledge Juneteenth as a nation in future years. Links: Why Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday The Unintended Consequences of Making Juneteenth a National Holiday Why Black and White People Should Commemorate Juneteenth Differently Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Alabama Curbside Voting Preorder: How to Fight Racism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Fight Racism - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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?refcode=espy-fr-web-box&amount=5&express_lane=true Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party play victims. Don't let them. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/22/ruth-bader-ginsburg-court-seat-victim-republican-warfare-column/5853211002/ Breonna Taylor Verdict : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/us/breonna-taylor-decision-verdict. Trump calls for more patriotic education in schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/trump-history-education/2020/09/17/f40535ec-ee2c-11ea-ab4e-581edb849379_story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Harris Chose Howard University Postmaster General to Appear Before House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 in U.S. to read the Bible regularly, see it as God’s word Black Christians, Why are You Writing for White Christian Outlets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 different. We are humbly excited to announce our Juneteenth digital celebration “Free To Be”. It hasn’t gotten any easier in our country to feel free to be whoever we were called to be, we believe "The greatest pursuit in life is becoming the fullest version of yourself. We honor the fight it took to get here, celebrate the people who embody it most, and rock with each other no matter where we are in the process." Friday, June 19th starting at 10 am cst (with a special kid specific session at 930 am) we will offer a wide array of sessions around this topic with our always intended goal of presenting some of the best unique and emerging voices across many disciplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.com/adchoices
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 'The Last Dance' was made possible" by Ramona Shelburn
“A Quiet Exodus: Why Black Worshipers are Leaving White Evangelical Churches” by Campbell Robertson
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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.com/sports/basketball/ny-kobe-bryant-sexual-assault-charge-gloria-allred-colorado-20200129-mq77nkjsunctxkwvqsonddeesy-story.html
You probably can’t live every day like it’s your last, but here’s what you CAN do” - https://thewitnessbcc.com/you-probably-cant-live-every-day-like-its-your-last-but-heres-what-you-can-do/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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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?"
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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 music in white evangelical theology - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/30/how-kanye-wests-jesus-is-king-embeds-black-gospel-music-white-evangelical-theology/
Democrats Win Control in Virginia and Claim Narrow Victory in Kentucky Governor’s Race - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/05/us/politics/ky-va-ms-elections-recap.html
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Jemar recaps the impeachment inquiry including the most damning testimony yet, he explains why the president’s comments comparing lynching and impeachment are grossly inappropriate, discusses Princeton Seminary’s efforts at reparations, and shares an inspiring story of a high school coach demonstrating disarming love.
Links: Ukraine Envoy Testifies Trump Linked Military Aid to Investigations - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/us/trump-impeachment-ukraine.html
Trump compares impeachment probe to ‘lynching,’ draws swift condemnation - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-compares-impeachment-probe-to-lynching-draws-widespread-condemnation/2019/10/22/2fa24af2-f4d4-11e9-ad8b-85e2aa00b5ce_story.html
Princeton seminary will pay $27M in slavery reparations - https://www.nj.com/news/2019/10/princeton-seminary-will-pay-27m-in-slavery-reparations.html
Video shows Oregon coach disarming student then embracing him before police arrive - https://abcnews.go.com/US/video-shows-oregon-coach-disarming-student-embracing-police/story?id=66389192
Bonus: White Christians, do not cheapen the hug and message of forgiveness from Botham Jean’s brother - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/03/white-christians-do-not-cheapen-hug-message-forgiveness-botham-jeans-brother/
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In this episode of Footnotes Jemar dives into the the long awaited impeachment investigation of the president, discusses the courage of climate activist Greta Thunberg, makes it clear that arresting a 6-year old is not okay, and talks about black Christian self-empowerment.
Links: Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Trump - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/us/politics/democrats-impeachment-trump.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/23/763452863/transcript-greta-thunbergs-speech-at-the-u-n-climate-action-summit
Florida grandmother outraged after 6-year-old arrested for ‘tantrum’ - https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-grandmother-outraged-after-6-year-old-arrested-for-tantrum/
Black Christians Deserve Better Than Companies (And Churches) Like Relevant Media Group - https://medium.com/@andrehenry/black-christians-deserve-better-than-companies-like-relevant-media-group-42aed44528c9
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In this episode of Footnotes Jemar goes a bit heavy on the “sportsball” stories but mixed with a heaping dose of justice, he talks about the brilliant expose about Liberty University president Jerry Falwell, Jr., and he questions why white evangelicals waged a concerted effort to mount a primary challenger to Donald Trump.
Links: It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/10/black-athletes-should-leave-white-colleges/596629/ Notre Dame’s mascots are breaking barriers. They should be celebrated — not trolled. - https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-notre-dame-leprechaun-mascot-20190910-omzbgcnbxrf4jnkcm2nobhoage-story.html ‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence” - https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/09/jerry-falwell-liberty-university-loans-227914 Primary challenges show potential cracks in Trump's GOP - https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/460585-primary-challenges-show-potential-cracks-in-trumps-gop
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In this episode of Footnotes Jemar talks bout the #1619Project and explains the backlash, he explains why Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL may be problematic, he dissects the absurdity of Trump’s “chosen one” comment, and he throws the cold water of reality on the Chic-Fil-A vs. Popeye’s chicken sandwich debate.
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Links: N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html
Why Trump — and some of his followers — believe he is the Chosen One - https://religionnews.com/2019/08/23/why-trump-and-some-of-his-followers-believe-he-is-the-chosen-one/
PBS Newshour Interview w/ Nikole Hannah Jones - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-1619-project-details-the-legacy-of-slavery-in-america
N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html
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This week Jemar talks about the enormous racial rift between black Christians and white evangelicals, the slew of mass shootings we’ve seen in recent weeks, the massive ICE raids in Mississippi that swept up hundreds of immigrant workers, the death of the award-winning writer Toni Morrison and what she teaches us about being black and free.
Links How Ferguson widened an enormous rift between black Christians and white evangelicals - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/08/09/how-ferguson-widened-an-enormous-rift-between-black-christians-white-evangelicals/ The El Paso shooter faces the death penalty in a 'domestic terrorism’ case - https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/04/us/el-paso-shooting-sunday/index.html Advocates: In Mississippi, ICE Agents Arrest, Tase Migrants, Documented or Not http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/aug/07/advocates-mississippi-ice-agents-arrest-tase-migra/ Toni Morrison, Towering Novelist of the Black Experience, Dies at 88 - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/books/toni-morrison-dead.html
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Jemar talks about the need for more history as people study theology, how Puerto Rican protestors outside their governor, the president’s insults of Elijah Cummings and Baltimore, the pattern of hate toward black women, and racism among a group of students at the University of Mississippi.
Relevant Links: "15 Days of Fury: How Puerto Rico’s Government Collapsed" - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/us/puerto-rico-protests-timeline.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
“On the Attack: Trump Targets Cummings for Second Straight Day” - https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/28/donald-trump-elijah-cummings-1438132
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In this episode Jemar gives tips for how to gauge the racial awareness of your child’s school, he talks about the president’s latest racist tweets, gives an update on the border crisis including organizations that are trying to help, and he talks about the latest and disappointing news in the Eric Garner case.
Relevant Links: --Updates on Trump’s Racist Tweets: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-racist-tweet-immigration-july-2019/index.html
--“When ICE Raids Homes” https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/07/when-ice-raids-homes-immigration/594112/
--Immigration Organizations: seekingpeace.org lightsforliberty.org preemptivelove.org evangelicalimmigrationtable.com
--“Eric Garner’s Death Will Not Lead to Federal Charges for NYPD Officer” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/nyregion/eric-garner-case-death-daniel-pantaleo.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share --VIDEO: Eric Garner’s Family Reacts”: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/videos/watch-emotional-reactions-from-garner-family-after-doj-decision-not-to-charge-officer/vi-AAEpEKW
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In this episode Jemar talks about the pitfalls of attending a multiethnic church, more outlandish racial profiling by the police, the first two Democratic debates, the history of busing, and the crisis at the border.
Relevant links: Tweet: https://twitter.com/JemarTisby/status/1145520725475901440?s=20 Pass the Mic - Why Do Multiethnic Churches Fail?: https://passthemic.fireside.fm/150 Police Profiling: https://apple.news/AcCss0FJ0QXKqYVkiiY4RYQ Shifts in Polls after Dem Debates: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/politics/2020-democratic-candidates-poll/index.html The Generational Shift in the Debate Over Busing: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/kamala-harris-and-busing-debate/593047/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share Crisis at the Border: https://www.vox.com/2019/7/2/20678806/aoc-democrat-texas-border-facility-tour
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Jemar talks about the ludicrous behavior of police officers in Phoenix, AZ, his complaints about the so-called “threat” of Critical Race Theory in evangelicalism, Joe Biden praises the “civility” of a rabid segregationist, and why Juneteenth should be a national holiday.
Relevant links: Building a More Just Church: https://weare.nd.edu/stories/building-a-more-just-church/ Phoenix man feared family was about to be 'executed' by police over stolen doll: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/phoenix-man-feared-family-was-about-be-executed-police-over-n1018366 Joe Biden Draws Fire from Rivals Over Remarks about Segregationist Senators: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/us/politics/biden-segregationists.html More on James O. Eastland: http://www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/articles/367/james-o-eastland Why Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday: https://thewitnessbcc.com/why-juneteenth-should-be-a-national-holiday/ For comments, questions, and suggestions email: footnotespod1@gmail.com
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In this episode Jemar talks about the horrendous Virginia Beach shooting, president Trump’s dubious appearance at a church service, and one historian's quest to expose alleged sexual exploits of Martin Luther King Jr.
Everything We Know about the Virginia Beach Shooting - http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/everything-we-know-about-the-virginia-beach-shooting.html) The Troubling Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. - https://standpointmag.co.uk/issues/june-2019/the-troubling-legacy-of-martin-luther-king/?smid=nytcore-ios-share A Black Feminist’s Response to Attack’s on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/opinion/martin-luther-king-fbi.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Pastor David Platt Prayed for Trump While Trying Super Hard Not to Sound Like a Trump Supporter - https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/06/trump-david-platt-prayer-pastors.html
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In this episode Jemar talks about the new wave of laws restricting or almost totally banning abortion, the magnificent gift that black billionaire, Robert F. Smith, gave to Morehouse’s 2019 graduating class, and the anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision and the continuing issue of racial segregation in schools.
Relevant Links Survivors of Charleston Shooting Forgive, and Cannot Forget: https://stream.org/charleston-church-shooting-emanuel-movie/ When They See Us: You will Not Only See the Central Park Five; You’ll Hear, Feel, and Want to Fight for Them https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/when-they-see-us-you-will-not-only-see-the-central-par-1834899356 Alabama Governor Signs Controversial Abortion Ban Bill Into Law: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/alabama-governor-signs-controversial-abortion-ban-bill-law-n1006211 Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/health/medicaid-work-requirement.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Boss: The Black Experience in Business https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/ The Black Student Loan Crisis That Led Robert Smith to Pay Off HBCU Morehouse Grads’ Debt https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2019/05/20/the-black-student-loan-crisis-that-led-robert-smith-to-pay-off-hbcu-morehouse-grads-debt/ Who Is Robert F. Smith, the Man Paying Off Morehouse Graduates’ Student Loans? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/business/robert-f-smith-morehouse-vista-equity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share U.S. Churches Recieve Less Trust Yet More Money Than Ever https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2015/june/churches-get-less-trust-more-money-giving-usa-gallup.html Why We Can't Afford to Leave Race Out of School Funding Conversations http://bit.ly/30sU47a
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In this episode, Jemar talks about the tragic death of Rachel Held Evans, new evidence about the deaths Oscar Grant and Sandra Bland, and President Trump gets his highest approval ratings yet.
Relevant Links: Emma Green, Rachel Held Evans, Hero to Christian Misfits https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/05/rachel-held-evans-death-progressive-christianity/588784/ Laura Turner - Why Rachel Held Evans, Meant So Much to So Many https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraturner/rachel-held-evans-death-doubt-evangelical-christianity Donald Trump Is More Popular Than Ever Before (https://apple.news/AqekxGuufTlazN_eh4LFKXw) Claiming Two Years of His Presidency Were Stolen, Trump Suggests He’s Owed Overtime https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/05/06/claiming-two-years-his-presidency-were-stolen-trump-suggests-hes-owed-overtime/
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In the very first official episode of Footnotes your host, Jemar Tisby, gives you the origin story of the podcast. He talks about the meaning of the title, the goals of the podcast, and why he thinks it's long past time to move beyond a Culture Wars kind of commentary on the news. We hope this is the beginning of a long relationship. Subscribe today!
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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.
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