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Abroad While Black Apr 07, 2020

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Johnathan & April enjoy an enlightening conversation with international English teacher and all around jet-setter, Jo Acholonu, about what it's like to travel the globe as a black woman.

Becoming Right-Sized with White People for Black Lives (WP4BL) Mar 16, 2020

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White People 4 Black Lives: https://www.awarela.org/white-people-4-black-lives

Showing Up for Racial Justice: https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/

Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Racism 101: Common Questions & Straight Answers Feb 18, 2020

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Johnathan & April recount the ten questions about race and racism they encounter most frequently, then talk representation and news reporting with Philadelphia Magazine's writer at large, Ernest Owens.

Juvenile Justice with Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project Jan 28, 2020

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Johnathan & April take a deep dive into America's broken juvenile justice system, its glaring racial disparities and, all the work required for meaningful reform with the co-founders of the Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project.

We're Talking Civil Rights with the ACLU Jan 07, 2020

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Johnathan & April enjoy a fascinating discussion with ACLU Executive Director, Reggie Shuford about the ongoing threat to civil rights and liberties under the Trump administration.

Public Defenders: An Inside Look Dec 18, 2019

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Johnathan & April discuss what it's like to be the only black/brown person in an all white environment and the negative effects of the White Gaze in the workplace, then enjoy a fascinating conversation with veteran public defender, Derrick Johnson.

Thanksgiving Dinner with White Nonsense Roundup Nov 25, 2019

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Johnathan & April explain why discussing racism and white supremacy with relatives at Thanksgiving dinner is an opportunity for anti-racists, then explore the vital online advocacy of White Nonsense Roundup with founding volunteer, Joel Derfner.

Antiracism as a Lifelong Journey: A Conversation with Our (White) Mother Oct 08, 2019

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In their Season One Finale, Johnathan & April chat with their mother about her conservative upbringing, her journey to Jackson, MS, her life with our father, and our lives after his untimely death. They then discuss why she believes all white people must be "broken" and humbled, before they can be effective racial allies.

Two Discussions: White Feminism + The Cannabis Industry Sep 25, 2019

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Johnathan & April discuss "white feminism," its pervasiveness during the #MeToo movement, and its harmful effects, then take a deep dive into the racial implications of the emerging cannabis industry with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Tauhid Chappell.

Gentrification vs. Community Building with Shane Claiborne Sep 10, 2019

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Johnathan & April take a deep dive into gentrification's harmful effects. They then discuss community building best practices and much more with activist Shane Claiborne, founder of The Simple Way, a non-profit community organization in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington, widely considered the epicenter of the opioid crisis.

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