For The Movement

Conference of National Black Churches on Twitter: @thecnbc

Conference of National Black Churches website: www.thecnbc.org

Grace Baptist Church website: http://www.gracechurchtoday.org

Grace Baptist Church Instagram: gracebcmv

Grace Baptist Church Facebook: GraceBaptistChurchMV

Google Policy on Twitter: @googlepubpolicy @mschanellep

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

In Memoriam: A Tribute to Judge Nathaniel R. Jones Apr 08, 2020

In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Judge Nathaniel R. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Judge Jones left a tremendous legacy of social justice, civil rights, and mentorship to a generation of lawyers who have since went on to accomplish great things. In honoring Judge Jones, we are first joined by the Senior Senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown, as he discusses the resolution that has been introduced to honor the Judge’s legacy. Next, we speak with Donald Remy, Chief Operations Officer of the NCAA, on the profound impact that the Judge had on his life and the lives of others. Lastly, Karyn A. Temple, the former 13th Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office and current Global General Counsel for the Motion Picture Association, gives us a sense of Judge Jones’ personality and what it was like to work with him.

The host for this episode is Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

African American

Black

Black America

Civil Rights

Clerkships

Judge Nathaniel Jones

Kappa Alpha Psi

Kerner Commission

Law Clerks

Mentorship

NAACP

Ohio

Senators

Sixth Circuit

Stephanie Jones

U.S. Congress

U.S. Court of Appeals

Youngstown State University

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Senator Sherrod Brown: @SenSherrodBrown

Donald Remy: @NCAA

Karyn A. Temple: @motionpictures

NY Times Obit: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/04/us/nathaniel-r-jones-dead.html

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Addressing the Homework Gap for Children of Color During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Mar 24, 2020

In this episode, we join Jessica Rosenworcel, a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission and one of the nation’s leading advocates for closing the “homework gap,” a particularly cruel part of the digital divide that prevents 12 million children from having access to broadband at home. More than half of the nation’s public-school children – 27 million -- are children of color. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused the closures of schools for more than 40 million kids nationwide, highlights the risk that children of color will not have access to classroom instruction during these extended school closures. Commissioner Rosenworcel discusses the response of companies to the pandemic and makes suggestions for policy and legislative responses to the crisis.

The host for this episode is Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

ACT

African American

AT&T

Backhaul

Black

Black America

Black Girls Code

Broadband

African American

Carla Hayden

Children of Color

Charter

Comcast

Computers

Congress

Coronavirus

COVID-19

Data Caps

Digital Divide

Digital Economy

Digital Equity

Digital Infrastructure

Diversity

Emergency Power

eRate

FCC

FCC Open Meeting

Homework Gap

Internet

Kimberly Bryant

Last Mile

Library of Congress

Life in the Age of Coronavirus

Low Income

Marc Morial

Media

Mobile Hot Spots

National Plan

Networks

Online

Pandemic

President Trump

Remote Learning Environments

Rural

School Work

SAT

Senators

Stimulus

Title I

T-Mobile

Teachers

Telecommunications Act of 1996

Verizon

Video

Virtual Private Networks

WiFi

Wi-FI Routers

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Jessica Rosenworcel: Jessica.Rosenworcel@fcc.gov

Twitter: @JRosenworcel

Google Policy on Twitter: @googlepubpolicy @mschanellep

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Money, Power, and Access: Talking Census with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Mar 14, 2020

In this episode, we join Dr. Beverly Evans Smith, the current National President & CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a lifelong educator at her organization’s 31st annual Delta Days on the Hilllegislative conference. The 2020 Census and ensuring an accurate count and allocation of resources and political power for communities of color is this year’s conference focus. The host for this episode is Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Divine Nine

Black Greek Letter Organization

Black Women

Delta Sigma Theta

Census Engagement

Children Health

Title I

Delta Days on the Hill

Broadband

Fair Count

Hard to Count

Redistricting

2020 Elections

Children’s Defense Fund

Marian Wright Edelman

Marcia Fudge

Joyce Beatty

Yvette Clarke

Val Demings

Brenda Lawrence

Lucy McBath

Stacey Plaskett

Loretta Lynch

Alexis Herman

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Dr. Beverly Evans Smith’s Email: nationalpresident@deltasigmatheta.org

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Twitter: @dstinc1913

Google Policy on Twitter: @googlepubpolicy @mschanellep

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Up in Smoke: A Conversation about the Youth Smoking Epidemic in America Feb 14, 2020

In this episode, we sit down with child psychiatrist and current president of the American Medical Association (AMA), Dr. Patrice A. Harris. Dr. Harris walks us through her journey of becoming the first Black woman physician to lead the prestigious organization in its 172 years of existence and the need for more diverse voices in medicine. She also talks about her current campaign to end youth nicotine and e-cigarette addiction and their harmful health and developmental impacts. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

American Medical Association

National Medical Association

Black History

E-cigarette

Vaping

Menthol

Flavored tobacco

Tobacco-free kids

Addiction

Diabetes

Mental health

Health equity

Sadiqa Reynolds

Louisville Urban League

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Louisville Urban League Website: https://lul.org/

Louisville Urban League Twitter: @louisvilleul

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Website: tobaccofreekids.org

American Medical Association Pre-Diabetes Assessment: doihaveprediabetes.org

Dr. Patrice Harris’ Twitter: @patriceharrismd

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

War and (Mis)Information: The Privacy Cost of American Freedom Feb 09, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Travis LeBlanc, partner and Vice Chair of Cyber/ Data/ Privacy at Cooley LLP and member of the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board (or PCLOB). PCLOB is a bipartisan board created to enhance checks and balances to correspond with increased government internet surveillance on American citizens following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Travis discusses the threats and opportunities to keep America safe and our rights intact. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Podcast

Information

Syria

Cyber Terrorism

Border Security

Mexico

9/11

Privacy

Civil Liberties

FCC

State Preemption

PCLOB

Internet

Web

Surveillance

TSA

Biometrics

COINTELPRO

Karen Freeman Wilson

Chicago Urban League

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Affiliate Website: www.chiul.org

Affiliate Twitter: @ChiUrbanLeague

Travis LeBlanc’s Email: travis.leblanc@pclob.gov

PCLOB Website: pclob.gov

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

War's Not the Answer, But Who Asked: Unpacking the U.S.-Iranian Conflict Jan 22, 2020

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brett Rosenberg, Associate Director of Policy at the National Security Action, Rhodes Scholar and foreign policy expert. Dr. Rosenberg walks us through the United States’ diplomatic and military history with Iran and how we got to our current crisis. We also reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s (then) unpopular stance on war as we commemorate the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Iran

Iraq

Trump

Terrorism

Foreign Policy

Diplomacy

War Powers Resolution

Martin Luther King Jr

Anti-War

Allies

ISIS

Domestic Terrorism

Rep Barbara Lee

James Buford Sr

Michael McMillan

Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Website: www.ulstl.org

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Twitter: @ulstl

Brett Rosenberg’s Twitter: @brettarosenberg

National Security Action’s Twitter: @natsecaction

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

War is (far from) Over: Unpacking the U.S. Withdrawal from Syria Dec 13, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by Halie Soifer, Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America and foreign affairs expert. Ms. Soifer breaks down the current crisis in Northern Syria and the impacts of U.S. military withdrawal from the region both home and abroad. The episode also explores how these issues intercept with the rise of domestic terrorism in the U.S. against African Americans and religious groups. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Syria

Trump

Terrorism

Foreign Affairs

Russia

Kurds

Allies

Turkey

NATO

ISIS

Domestic Terrorism

Charlottesville

Tree of Life Synagogue

Esther Bush

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Website: www.ulpgh.org

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Twitter: @ulpgh

Halie Soifer’s Twitter: @haliesoifer

Jewish Dems Twitter: @usjewishdems

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

The CROWN Act: Protecting Natural Hair Dec 02, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by branding and marketing executives, Kelli Joy Richardson Lawson, CEO of the JOY Collective and Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, President & COO of the JOY Collective. Ms. Richardson and Ms. Blanchard walk us through how they got involved in the fight to end hair discrimination by getting the CROWN Act passed across America. Currently law in the states of California and New York, the CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hair style and hair texture in employment, housing, and education. National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial discusses gun control and mass shootings in America. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

The CROWN Act

Black Hair

Natural Hair

Hair Discrimination

Crown Coalition

DOVE

Gun Control

Background Checks

Mass shootings

Gwendolyn Grant

Urban League of Greater Kansas City

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Urban League of Greater Kansas City Website: www.ulkc.org

Urban League of Greater Kansas City Twitter: @UrbanLeagueGKC1

CROWN Act Website: thecrownact.com

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

TOP HEADLINES & BELTWAY BUZZ: Impeachment Watch Part 2 - November 2019 Nov 11, 2019

In this episode, we’re baaaack…with the latest impeachment buzz here in Washington, DC. We will get you up to speed on where we are in the process, recent congressional proceedings, current public opinion polling, and how a possible government shutdown might impact the looming presidential impeachment. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Impeachment

Obstruction

Ukraine

Mueller Report

Donald Trump

Bill Clinton

Elijah Cummings

Donald McEachin

2020 Election

Harriet

Government Shutdown

Judy Reese Morse

Urban League of Louisiana

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Urban League of Louisiana Website: www.urbanleaguela.org

Urban League of Louisiana Twitter: @urbanleaguela

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

TOP HEADLINES & BELTWAY BUZZ: Impeachment Watch - October 2019 Oct 11, 2019

In this episode, we’re discussing what is all the buzz here in Washington, DC: impeachment and foreign election interference. We will walk through the impeachment process, how presidential impeachment proceedings have traditionally played out, and how did we get here with the current administration. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Impeachment

Obstruction

Mueller Report

Donald Trump

Richard Nixon

Bill Clinton

Andrew Johnson

Hunter Biden

Joe Biden

Nancy Pelosi

Al Green

Maxine Waters

The Squad

2020 Election

Ukraine

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Demystifying the NCAA: A Conversation with Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Legal Officer Donald Remy Sep 24, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by Mr. Donald Remy, Esq., Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).The NCAA has recently been a lightning rod of controversy over whether athletes should be paid for their services, images and likenesses. Mr. Remy sets the record straight on these issues, as well as, the vital role the NCAA plays in higher education, athlete graduation rates, and staff diversity. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League,For The Movementdiscusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

NCAA

College

University

Sports

Student

Athlete

Rich Paul Rule

Higher Education

Graduation

Gambling

Student Athlete Compensation

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Twitter:https://twitter.com/NULpolicy

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy

NCAA Governance Website: ncaa.org

NCAA Athletics Website: ncaa.com

Marc’s Twitter:@MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

“Reparations: Healing the Psychic Wounds of Slavery” (Episode 2) Aug 23, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by Ms. Nkechi Taifa, Esq., D.C. native, founder of the D.C.-based Taifa Group, LLC and long-time reparations advocate and social justice activist. As we continue our series on reparations, we examine the mental effects of America’s legacy of slavery and what role (if any) reparations should play in the healing process. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Reparations

Nkechi Taifa

Healing

Slavery

N’COBRA

NAARC

HR 40

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

NCOBRA Website: ncobraonline.org

NAARC Website: IBW21.org

Nkechi’s Twitter: @Nkechi_Taifa

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Navigating the (not so) Black & White Issue of Abortion in America Jul 16, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by Jacqueline Ayers, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She will help us unpack the highly-charged and often complicated issue of abortion and reproductive rights in our current political climate. Specifically, how restricting access to family planning services impacts the Black community and our Civil Rights. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Abortion

Alabama

Missouri

Gerrymandering

Family Planning

Reproductive Rights

Civil Rights

Women’s Rights

Roe v Wade

Planned Parenthood

Contact and Follow:

Web: #NULForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Planned Parenthood’s Twitter: @PPFA @PPACT

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Making the “Net Work” for all Americans: A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks May 30, 2019

In this episode, we are joined by Federal Communications Commissioner, Geoffrey Starks. The FCC is an independent government agency that regulates the radio, television and phone industries; this includes interstate communications, such as wire, satellite and cable, and international communications originating or terminating in the United States. As only the seventh African-American to serve on the Commission since its 1934 inception and one of the youngest members currently serving on this small, but powerful commission, Mr. Starks provides valuable insight about the reach and importance of the FCC in ensuring digital access, diversity and representation in the media, and a place in the digital economy for all Americans, especially those who have been historically locked out. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Black

Black America

African-American

News

Information

Geoffrey Starks

Federal Communications Commission

Kerner Commission

Algorithmic Bias

Diversity

Privacy

Digital Divide

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Geoffrey Stark’s Twitter: @GeoffreyStarks

To Submit a Comment to FCC Website: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Clint’s Twitter: @ClintEOdom

Reparations: What’s in it for Black America?—Episode 1 (The Legal Perspective) Apr 22, 2019

In this week’s episode, we begin our series exploring various aspects on the topic of reparations. We are joined by Sheila R Foster, Esq., a Professor of Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University and author of several books including “From the Ground Up: Environmental Racism and the Rise of the Environmental Justice Movement” (NYU Press, 2001). She will walk us through the legal facets of the reparations debate using her experience litigating environmental discrimination cases. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Clint Odom

Reparations

Affirmative Action

Slavery

Descendants

Supreme Court

Corporations

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Sheila Foster’s Twitter: @SheilaRFoster

Sheila Foster’s website: www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/sheila-foster

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

The Politics of Sports and Black Fatherhood Mar 11, 2019

In this week’s episode, athlete, activist, author, and founder of the Etan Thomas Foundation, Etan Thomas, joins us to discuss the important and expanding role of athletes in social activism. We also examine the joys and challenges of Black fatherhood and raising socially conscious and empowered children through the lens of his book, “Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge”. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Athletes

Activism

Police Brutality

Football

Patriotism

Mentors

Fathers

Colin Kaepernick

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Etan Thomas’ Twitter: @EtanThomas36

Etan Thomas’ Instagram: @EtanThomas36

Etan Thomas’ website: www.etanthomas.com

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Slavery by Another Name: The Crisis of Human Trafficking in the Black Community Feb 11, 2019

In this week’s episode, we explore the misconceptions, disparities, and prevalence of human trafficking in communities of color from the lens of a survivor and advocate. Founder and Executive Director of Courtney’s House DC, Tina Frundt, talks about the warning signs for children in crisis, steps we can all take to prevent trafficking, and help for survivors. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Human Trafficking

Juvenile Justice

Child Abuse

Expungement

Cyntoia Brown

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Courtney’s House Twitter: @CourtneysHouse

Courtney’s House Instagram: @OfficialCourtneysHouse

Courtney’s House website: www.courtneyshouse.org

DC Child Abuse Hotline: (202) 671-SAFE

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

What’s Past is Prologue: A Discussion with Civil Rights Legend Sterling Tucker Jan 21, 2019

As the country honors Dr. Martin Luther King, this week’s episode is a history lesson on the Civil Rights Movement through the lens of Mr. Sterling Tucker. Currently, 95 years young, Mr. Tucker began his Urban League career in 1945 and would eventually lead several Urban League affiliates. During his tenure, he became a trusted confidant of Whitney M. Young and was a friend and colleague of Dr. King. Because of his proficiency in organizing massive groups, in 1963 he was named Vice Chairman of the March on Washington. Mr. Tucker’s historical details are a tribute to the past but a reminder of the continuing struggles of the present. He has authored 3 books “For Blacks Only,” “Black Reflections On White Power” and “Beyond the Burning, Life, and Death of the Ghetto.” Hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

History of the Civil Rights Movement

1963 March on Washington

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Whitney M. Young, Jr.

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

TOP HEADLINES & BELTWAY BUZZ—January 2019 Edition Jan 14, 2019

In this week’s episode we’re discussing top headlines here in Washington DC and news you may not get on the major networks affecting communities of color. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Government Shutdown

Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi

Mitch McConnell

2020 Presidential Race

Kamala Harris

Staff Diversity

FCC

Geoffrey Starks

Attorney General

William Barr

Human Trafficking

Cyntoia Brown

R Kelly

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

The Hidden Consequences of Mass Incarceration on Families and Communities Jan 07, 2019

In this week’s episode, we discuss the social, economic, and emotional impact of mass incarceration on families and communities. Senior Associate of Strategic Partnerships at FWD.us, Carlton Miller, Esq. and Director of National Social Justice Programs at UNCF, Ashley Harrington, Esq. will walk us through the data and the solutions. The hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Criminal Justice Reform

Mass Incarceration

Families

Communities

Generational Wealth

Economics

Education

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Pretrial Justice and Cash Bail Reform: Why It Matters to Our Community Dec 17, 2018

In this week’s episode, we examine how pretrial justice and cash bail reform are helping to ensure citizens are treated fairly and not financially burdened prior to their appearance in court. Chief Executive Officer of Pretrial Justice Institute, Cherise Fanno Burdeen talks about bail reform advocacy and what we can do to support the cause. The hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr and Antonesia “Toni” Wiley.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Pretrial Justice

Criminal Justice Reform

Public Safety

Cash Bail

Sandra Bland

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Sistas, are we doing too much…and what are we getting out of the deal? Dec 10, 2018

In this week’s episode we discuss the expanding role of women of color in politics and society. Co-founder and Managing Editor of “The Beat DC”, Tiffany D. Cross and Director of African American and Women’s Outreach at the Democratic National Committee, Waikinya Clanton reflect on the challenges and opportunities for women of color carrying the weight of the “savior complex”. The host for this episode is Antonesia “Toni” Wiley.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Women

116th Congress

Midterm Election

Self-Care

Balance

Contact and Follow:

Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

The 116th Congress: Tackling policy issues and advocacy efforts with the new Congress | Cara Morris & Susie Feliz Dec 03, 2018

In this week’s episode, we discuss the National Urban League’s initial plans for policy issues and advocacy efforts for 2019. Hear NUL Vice President for Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives, Cara Morris and NUL Vice President for Policy and Legislative Affairs, Susie Feliz as they reflect on 2018 and plan for 2019. The host for this episode is Donald Cravins, Jr.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

National Urban League

Policy

Advocacy

116th Congress

Mainstreet Marshall Plan

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

2018 Midterm Elections: What the Results Mean for Communities of Color | Sindy M. Benavides Nov 12, 2018

This week’s episode focuses on what the 2018 Midterm Election results mean for communities of color. We sit down with Sindy Benavides, Chief Executive Office for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest Hispanic civil rights organization in the country. The hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr. and Antonesia “Toni” Wiley.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

2018 Midterm Election Results

LULAC

Voter Suppression

Voting Rights Act

14th Amendment

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789

Change in America Begins By Voting | Marc H. Morial Nov 05, 2018

This week’s episode is a continuation of NUL’s focus on the upcoming 2018 Elections. There are critical congressional and state elections taking place throughout the country. Hear NUL President and CEO Marc Morial discuss why voting is our only option for survival in these uncertain times and hear from SVP for Affiliate Services Herman Lessard on the civic engagement efforts of the Urban League Affiliate Movement. The host for this episode is Donald Cravins, Jr.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

2018 Midterm Elections

Civic Engagement

Advocacy

Voting

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Civic Engagement during the 2018 Election Cycle | Ebony Baylor, Ebonie Riley Oct 29, 2018

In this week’s episode, we discuss civic engagement during the 2018 Election Cycle with Ebony Baylor, Director of Civic Engagement for the National Urban League; and Ebonie Riley, DC Bureau Chief for the National Action Network. The hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr. and Antonesia “Toni” Wiley.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

Midterm Elections

Civic Engagement

Advocacy

Voting

GOTV

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Social Change Pt. 2 Oct 22, 2018

This week we continue our episode from last week that was recorded during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. The National Urban League hosted a panel discussion on “Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Social Change” with Moderator, Quentin James (Co-Founder of the Collective PAC), LaTricea Adams (Founder of Black Millennials for Flint), Wesley Bell (St. Louis County Prosecutor-elect), Dr. Wes Bellamy (Charlottesville, VA Vice Mayor), Reverend Tony Lee (Senior Pastor of Community of Hope AME and Convener of the Black Male initiative) and DeJuana Thompson (Co-Founder & Partner at Think Rubrix, Creator of #WokeVote). This episode is Part 2 of 2. Donald Cravins, Jr. opens as the host for this episode.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode: Social Movements Alabama elections AME Church Ferguson Charlottesville rally/riots Community mobilization Flint water crisis/environmental justice

Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Social Change Pt. 1 Oct 15, 2018

This week we have a special episode that was recorded during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. The National Urban League hosted a panel discussion on “Mobilizing the Black Community for Sustainable Social Change” with Moderator, Quentin James (Co-Founder of the Collective PAC), LaTricea Adams (Founder of Black Millennials for Flint), Wesley Bell (St. Louis County Prosecutor-elect), Dr. Wes Bellamy (Charlottesville, VA Vice Mayor), Reverend Tony Lee (Senior Pastor of Community of Hope AME and Convener of the Black Male initiative) and DeJuana Thompson (Co-Founder & Partner at Think Rubrix, Creator of #WokeVote). This episode is Part 1 of 2. Donald Cravins, Jr. opens as the host for this episode.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode: Social Movements Alabama elections AME Church Ferguson Charlottesville rally/riots Community mobilization Flint water crisis/environmental justice

Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Self Care and Mental Health in a Resistance Movement Sep 24, 2018

This week we discuss ways to self care and protect mental health in an age of increased activism with psychologist, Dr. Charlayne Hayling-Williams, co-founder of Community Wellness Ventures. The host for this episode is Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Defining self-care and mental health in a resistance movement.

Debunking myths of seeking therapy.

Tips to protect mental health.

How social media contributes to mental fatigue.

Twitter: @drcharlaynehw

Instagram: @drcharlayne

Community Wellness Ventures: www.cwellnessv.com.

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Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Bridging The Digital Divide: Using Tech For Social Good Sep 17, 2018

In this week's episode Rhonda Spears Bell talks with Tony Williams, Senior Director of Government Affairs at Comcast, and Nancy Flake Johnson, CEO of the Atlanta Urban League, to discuss Bridging The Digital Divide: Using Tech For Social Good.

In this episode, learn how the National Urban League and Comcast are partnering to break down technology barriers and how you can make a social impact with your business.

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Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Rhonda’s Twitter: @rspearsbell

Technology Is Shaping Jobs in the Automotive Industry | Tonya Hallet, Myron Lloyd Sep 10, 2018

This week we discuss how technology is shaping the automotive industry with Tonya Hallett, Executive Director, Global Manufacturing Human Resources at General Motors; and Myron Lloyd, Information Technology Counsel, from our national conference. The special host for this episode is Rhonda Spears Bell, Chief Marketing Officer at the National Urban League.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

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Email: podcast@nul.org

http://www.equalpaytoday.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Rhonda’s Twitter: @rspearsbell

Save the Supreme Court, Oppose Brett Kavanaugh Sep 03, 2018

This week we’re joined by Todd Cox, Director of Policy at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, to inform and discuss the vacancy on the Supreme Court and the unusual steps the Senate Majority is taking to replace Justice Kennedy with Brett Kavanaugh. The host for this episode is Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs at the National Urban League. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed In This Episode: Civil rights and racial justice groups’ opposition to confirming Brett Kavanaugh as the next Supreme Court Justice based on his record. Advocacy groups urge listeners to call both their U.S. Senators immediately at 202-224-3121 and tell them to vote against Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea Don’s Twitter: @DCravins Rhonda’s Twitter: @rspearsbell

She Works Hard For The Money: Black Women Pay Gap Aug 27, 2018

This week we discuss the Black women pay gap with Joi Chaney, Executive Director of Equal Pay Today. The host for this episode is Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned In This Episode:

https://twitter.com/EqualPay2dayOrg

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

State of Black Health | Linda Goler Blount, MPH Aug 20, 2018

This week we discuss what discuss the State of Black Health with Linda Goler, president and CEO, of the Black Women’s Health Imperative. The host for this episode is Rhonda Spears Bell, Chief Marketing Officer at the National Urban League.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed In This Episode:

State of Black Health: The ability to garner quality health care and quality health care solutions has not always been an option for those in the African American community. Now more than ever, one must challenge the status quo, fight against myths, stigma, shame and the ever daunting statistics related to African Americans to ensure they get the support, treatment and care they expect and need. Lisa Goler examines the root causes and social determinants of health while also offering promising health strategies that will help you, your family and your communities bring quality health care solutions within reach to all.

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Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Rhonda’s Twitter: @rspearsbell

August Break Aug 13, 2018

For The Movement will return on Monday, August 20th with more great episodes. During our hiatus, be sure to catch up on all past episodes, and subscribe and rate us on your podcast platform of choice. We love hearing from our listeners. Feel free to send your comments, questions, episode ideas, and/or praise to podcast@nul.org.

HBCUs Matter | Naomi Shelton, UNCF Aug 06, 2018

This week we discuss Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why they still matter with Naomi Shelton, Director of K-12 Advocacy at the United Negro College Fund. The host for this episode is Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: Importance of HBCUs The rise, decline and rise, again, of HBCUs Steps to support HBCUs Student financing Tougaloo College Florida A&M University UNCF, www.uncf.org Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection | Alexis Hoag, Senior Counsel Jul 30, 2018

This week we discuss racial discrimination in the jury selection process with Alexis Hoag, Senior Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Discussed in this episode:

Amicus Brief in California Supreme Court Criticizing Race-Based Jury Selection California v. Miles

The OJ question

Race proxy

NAACP LDF

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Kezmiché/Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

DeRay McKesson: Activist, Culture Creator and Movement Maker Jul 23, 2018

This week we sit down with activist, culture creator and movement maker DeRay McKesson to learn more about him and to get his take on various topics and social issues. This episode is co-hosted by Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

In this episode DeRay discusses:

The state of Black America
Pod Save America
His daily routine
Black Lives Matter vs. Legacy Organizations
Criminal justice reform
Pose, TV show
Why he still wears his blue vest
Upcoming book, On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope
People and books that inspire him
Find him at: https://deray.com

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Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

Black Republicans: Fact vs. Fiction | Elroy Sailor, Republican Strategist Jul 16, 2018

This week we discuss what it means to be a Black Republican with Elroy Sailor, Founder of Insight America and Republican Strategist. The host for this episode is Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

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“I saw a need as a young student at Morehouse College to have Black people in the Republican Party.”

“I joined the Republican Party because I wanted to make a difference.”

“What do you say to those who believe Black Republicans are monolithic?”

“Are you voting against African Americans self-interest in being a Black Republican? Is there a moral dilemma.”

“The National Urban League and Insight America are doing something phenomenal together by convening conservatives and progressives together to broker solutions to issues affecting African Americans.”

“There’s big difference between Black Republicans and Black Democrats!”

“Black Republicans and Black Democrats need to be political and work together to get .”

“Is there a recognition within the party that Republicans need to diversify their worldviews and is there an intentionally to do so?”

“There’s a gap between intentions and resources.”

“What advice would you give to new Black voters that are unsure about which political party to affiliate?”

Elroy Sailor, @ElroySailor

Insight America, http://www.insightamerica4u.com

Former Congressman J.C. Watts

President George H.W. Bush

Republican Party

Affirmative Action

Trent Lott

Newt Gingrich

Governor John Engler

Colin Powell

Condoleezza Rice

Kay Jay Coles, Heritage Foundation CEO

Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Congressman John Lewis

Remembering John Wesley Mack

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Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

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Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

July 4th Break: #ReclaimingOurIndependence Jul 02, 2018

In the spirit of July 4th, we’re taking a two-week break.

For The Movement will return on Monday, July 16, with more great episodes.

During our hiatus, be sure to catch up on all past episodes, and subscribe and rate us on your podcast platform of choice.

We love hearing from our listeners. Feel free to send your comments, questions, episode ideas, and/or praise to podcast@nul.org.

See you on July 16th!

Access to Capital: A Challenge for Small and Minority Businesses Jun 25, 2018

This week we discuss the challenges small and minority business owners encounter when trying to gain funding or access to capital for their businesses. The guests are Aron Betru, Managing Director of the Center for Financial Markets at the Milken Institute; and Chris Upperman, CEO of Envolve Entrepreneurship and former Assistant Administrator of the Office of Public Engagement at the U.S. Small Business Administration. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Small Business Administration
Milken Institute, https://www.milkeninstitute.org
Envole Entrepreneurship, https://envolveglobal.org
Challenges to gaining funding for businesses
Capital opportunities that exist
Minority entrepreneurship
Bank black and buy black
Small Business Administration Loans
Traditional lending versus Fintech
Black unemployment
Urban League Entrepreneurship Center
Devaluing black businesses

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Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

Elections & the Black Vote | Holli Holiday, Dr. Elise Scott Jun 18, 2018

This week we discuss the importance of elections and the influence of Black women voters. The guests are Holli Holiday, senior political and data advisor to the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; and Dr. Elise Scott, director of the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Voting Rights Act of 1965
Shelby County v. Holder
Moral Monday protests
Midterm Elections
Power of Black women voters
Voter suppression tactics
Voting and the U.S. Census
Holding elected officials accountable

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Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

Weaponizing Whiteness: Racism, Implicit Bias and Social Exclusion | Dr. Jason Johnson, Dr. Connie Razza Jun 11, 2018

This week we discuss why white people routinely call the police on black people when doing innocuous things and the implications of these occurrences. We also unpack the concept of social exclusion and how it affects people of color. The guests are Dr. Jason Johnson, politics editor at The Root.com, political science professor at Morgan State University, and frequent contributor to MSNBC and Sirius XM; and Dr. Connie Razza, director of research at Demos. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Starbucks
Yale University
Racial sensitivity training
White allyship
Implicit bias
Social exclusion
Social deprivation
Democratic disqualification

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Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

The Congressional Black Caucus On “What We Have to Lose” | Rep. Cedric Richmond, CBC Chair Jun 04, 2018

This week we discuss the history of the Congressional Black Caucus, their mission, and the Jobs and Justice Act, which is a newly introduced bill to address many of the issues impacting urban and rural America. The host for this episode is Don Cravins, Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Congressional Black Caucus, currently led by Rep. Cedric Richmond, has a historic 49 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, representing 78 million Americans, 24 percent of the total U.S. population, and 17 million African-Americans, 41 percent of the total U.S. African-American population.

Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.

Cedric Richmond regarding President Trump on the low black unemployment rate, “We had zero unemployment during slavery and sharecropping days but does that mean we had great plight in the African American community? The answer is no. You can’t just look at the unemployment numbers. You have to look at all the real indicators on how well we’re doing as a people are awful.”
The National Urban League articulates in the State of Black America report on how well African Americans are doing.
Jobs and Justice Act is a comprehensive approach to all the things we’re facing in the Black community—community policing, justice reform, summer jobs, investments in small businesses, and infrastructure.

Jobs and Justice Act includes the National Urban League’s Main Street Marshall Plan which is call for America to invest and rebuild in urban areas same as the United States rebuilt parts of Europe after World War II.

You can find information about the Jobs and Justice Bill at: https://cbc.house.gov
Download a copy of the State of Black America at: www.stateofblackamerica.org

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Environmental Racism: It’s A Thing | Flint Mayor Dr. Karen Weaver and Mustafa Ali May 28, 2018

This week we define and discuss environmental racism and how it has long affected the quality of life experienced by African Americans and communities of color. Our guests are Dr. Karen Weaver, Mayor of Flint; and Mustafa Santiago Ali, Senior Vice President of Climate, Environmental Justice, and Community Revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus. The host for this episode is Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Current state of Flint, Michigan Water Crisis

Environmental racism is the new Jim Crow

Eroding infrastructure impacting environment and residents

How environmental policy decisions affect health and oppress people

People of color are more likely to live near brownfields and toxic sites

Local elections matter to effect these issues

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Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

Reflecting on The Movement and the State of Black America | Damon Young, Hugh Price, Benjamin Crump, Marc Morial, Jason Towns, Angela Yee, Vie Kaufman May 21, 2018

This week strayed from our usual format to talk with key people in the Urban League Movement and fight for economic parity and social justice. We’ve asked our guests to share their personal accounts and reflection of their time in the civil rights and Urban League Movement, as well as their take on the State of Black America. Our guests are Damon Young (Very Smart Brothas), Hugh Price (Aspen Institute), Benjamin Crump (Civil Rights Attorney), Marc H. Morial (National Urban League), Jason Towns (Venture Capitalist), Angela Yee (The Breakfast Club), and Vie Kaufman (Urban League Historian).

Mentioned in This Episode:

Reflecting on the history of the Urban League Movement and the State of Black America

Chronicling The Movement from the 60s until now

Hugh Price, former president of the National Urban League (1994-2003), Aspen Institute Commissioner, and author of This African American Life

Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans

Vie Kaufman, National Urban League Historian (1972- present)

Black Lives Matter and technology has helped to progress and curtail abuses in police abuse

The debate around affirmative action in the 90s

The importance of continuing to put pressure on government to move the needle

There’s no entitlement to exist. You must adapt and progress

Urban League helped people that were a part of the great migration to get into the mainstream

Urban League opened the doors to nontraditional jobs for women

What is the response when people say the Urban League is a middle class organization?

Corporations recruiting at HBCUs was a pioneering effort of the Urban League in 1950s

How important is it that the civil rights community work together?

Vision for the future of the Urban League and The Movement

Reframing and rebranding the Urban League

Early days of the Urban League’s fight for police reform

Embrace the digital age and world

Me Too Movement

The power of African American women

Finding housing and jobs for people through Urban League programs

How civil rights organizations play together and false narratives about how groups work together

There’s no tension between legacy organizations and Black Lives Matter. Don’t believe the hype

Bring the Movement to Washington

Race relations in America

Are you in the fight?

Voter education

Our job as civil right advocates is work our way out of a job

Young Professionals

National Urban League Guild

Chocolate City by Dr. Derek Musgrove

Vernon Jordan

John Jacobs

Whitney M. Young

Ed Lewis, Essence Magazine

Rev. Al Sharpton organizing

President Bill Clinton on police violence

Rev. Jesse Jackson

Johnny Cochran

Janet Reno

Former White House Counsel Charles Ruff

Dick Gregory

Former Congressman John Conyers

Former Attorney General Eric Holder

Bill O'Reilly

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Leadership Conference for

NAACP Defense Fund

League of Women Voters National Council on LaRaza Anti-defamation League

Democratic Convention in 1984

Anti-apartheid Movement

Justice Thurgood Marshall last case

Howard University School of Communications Freedman Hospital

Tuskegee University Amherst College University of Pennsylvania Georgetown University School of Law

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Mignon Clyburn on the FCC and Her Legacy May 14, 2018

This week we sit down with outgoing Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on her historic career as the first African American woman to be appointed to the FCC and briefly lead this small but important government agency. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs; and Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Mignon Clyburn stepping down from FCC

The significance of the FCC

Prison phone rates

The digital and broadband divide

Internet Service Providers

Net neutrality

Next steps in Mignon Clyburn’s career

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Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

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Black & Addicted: Addressing the African American Opioid Crisis | Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Dr. Edwin Chapman May 07, 2018

This week we discuss ways to address the Black Opioid Crisis and the whitewashing of this epidemic with guests Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Dr. Edwin Chapman, Drug Addiction Specialist.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.

Mentioned in This Episode:

State of Black America

Opioid Epidemic

Chicago Urban League Report - Whitewashed: The African American Opioid Crisis

Over criminalization of drugs

Difference between government's treatment of Crack Epidemic versus Opioid Epidemic

Legislation H.R. 5590, the Opioid Addiction Action Plan

Ways for the public to help

To learn more: https ://clarke .house .gov

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Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

#ForTheMovement

Educational Equity and Excellence Defined Apr 30, 2018

This week we discuss how to achieve education equity and excellence in America’s public school system. Our guest is Dr. Hal Smith, Senior Vice President for Education, Youth Development, and Health at the National Urban League. The host for this episode is Kim Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in this Episode:

How do we achieve equity and excellence in public education

How parents and stakeholders in holding schools accountable

Determining accountability measures

Public school reform

Meeting students where they are

U.S. Department of Education

Every Student Succeeds Act

Secretary Betsy Devos

No Child Left Behind

Common Core

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Spring Break Apr 16, 2018

Taking Aim At Gun Violence Apr 09, 2018

This week we discuss Taking Aim at Gun Violence with guests Shari Runner, President of the Chicago Urban League; four youth activists at the March for Our Lives; and Kris Brown, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The host for this episode is Don Cravins, Jr., Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in this Episode:

March for Our Lives

Gun Control and Violence

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Sacramento Urban League

Stephon Clark

Chicago gun violence

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Columbine High School shooting

Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

Youth activism

Zion and Zaire Kelly

Mental health

Communities of color activism to end gun violence

Illegal trafficking of guns into urban communities

Need to change the paradigm of gun violence

Continued civic engagement is needed to vote out lawmakers who don’t support gun control.

Over 116,000 people are shot annually in the U.S.

About 38,000 people are killed by gun violence in America.

We have an epidemic of gun violence in our country.

Parkland is raising the issue of gun violence in schools. Mass murders account for 1% to 2% of gun violence in this country. The vast majority of gun violence occurs in communities that look a lot different than Parkland, where the most dangerous part of your day could be walking to and from school--not being at school.

Eradicate gun violence now.

One in 5 guns are sold without a background check.

Cut gun violence in half by 2024 through background checks, renewal of the assault weapons ban, and enactment of extreme risks laws.

When fatal car accidents were prolific in the 1950s and 1960s, lawmakers responded to save lives. The same should be done for gun violence.

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2020 Census: What You Need To Know Apr 02, 2018

This week we discuss the 2020 Census: What You Need To Know with guest Jeri Green, advisor to the National Urban League on the upcoming 2020 Census, and former senior advisor for civic engagement in the Office of the Director at the U.S. Census Bureau. The host for this episode is Don Cravins, Jr., Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.

Mentioned in this Episode:

March for Our Lives

Gun Control

The Children’s Crusade

American Youth Congress

U.S. Census Bureau history

Why the census is important

How the census is conducted

What’s the census data is used for

Concerns about the upcoming census rollout

2020 Census is underfunded and understaffed

Internet-based census concerns

Addressing hard to count communities

Preserving the integrity of upcoming census

The problem with the census citizenship status question

The issue with counting prisoners where they are incarcerated instead of where they are from

Ensuring full participation of people of color in the census

Ensuring resources are allocated to communities of color

Undercount of children in census

Confidentiality of census data

Census Bureau is without a director

Rhode Island census testing site

Congress members William Lacy Clay and Yvette Clarke introduced a bill to address census issues

Quad County Urban League

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Web: #ForTheMovement

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

Senate So White: The Push for Congressional Diversity Mar 26, 2018

This week we discuss Senate So White: The Push For Congressional Diversity with guests Don Bell, director of the Black Talent Initiative at the Joint Center for Economic and Political Studies, and Tamia Booker, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Cory Booker.

From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., Senior Vice President for Policy, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Digital Revolution

Congressional Diversity

Rooney Rule

Senator Cory Booker

Joint Center for Economic and Political Studies

Pipeline to Capitol Hill Jobs

Senate Staff Diversity

Wage Gap

Shootings of Unarmed Black Men

Beyoncé

On The Run 2 Tour

U.S. National Guard

American Lung Association

CVS Foundation

Freedom From Smoking Program

Email: podcast@nul.org

Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial

Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea

Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun

Web: #ForTheMovement

The Real State of Black Unemployment | Ronald Marlow, Dr. Valerie Wilson Mar 19, 2018

This week we discuss The Real State of Black Unemployment, with guests Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, director of the Economic Policy Institute’s Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy (PREE); and Ronald Marlow, Vice President for Workforce Development at the National Urban League and former Massachusetts Undersecretary for Workforce Development.

From the National Urban League, For the Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy, and Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.

Mentioned in This Episode:

State of the Union

Unemployment Rate

Returning Citizens

Apprenticeship Programs

Urban League of Greater Atlanta

Pennsylvania Special Election

Email: podcast@nul.org