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**Free Black Thought Podcast**

Shining a light on black viewpoint diversity.

https://freeblackthought.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (freeblackthought.substack.com)

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Ep. 56 - BONUS: "Ain't I a Woman" (Tiffanie Jones) Jun 12, 2024

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Pride Month 2024

“AIN’T I A WOMAN”

Spoken word honoring Sojourner Truth and feminine power.

Dr. Tiffanie Victoria Jones

Music By David Hunte

Tiffanie Victoria Jones (PhD, LMSW) is a New Orleans native. She earned a BA in Mass Communication from Dillard University, an MSW from the University of Missouri at Columbia, and a PhD in Social Work from Howard University. A research methodologist, Dr. Jones has taught in both undergraduate and graduate schools, predominantly in the research sequence. She specializes in research design and data analysis. Dr. Jones has served as either the methodologist, advisor, or research consultant for over 100 Master’s theses and doctoral capstone projects, domestic and abroad. She is also the founder of CiL Research Consulting Group. Dr. Jones’ research centers primarily on psychosocial outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In the classroom, she focuses on incorporating innovative teaching techniques to increase higher-order thinking skills, critical thinking skills, and engagement. Personally and most importantly, Dr. Jones loves God above everything and is a devoted born-again believer in the Lord, Jesus Christ. She also enjoys doing creative works, reading, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and getting beautifully crafted cakes for her birthday. You can read her series on gender ideology for The Journal of Free Black Thought here and find her podcast episode here.

Ep. 55 - BONUS: The Jabbari Lincoln Files Teaser (Yaya J. Fanusie) Jun 05, 2024

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Yaya Jata Fanusie has written for the Journal of Free Black Thought and has been a guest on the podcast. He is a former CIA analyst and creator of the thriller podcast The Jabbari Lincoln Files. Checkout the teaser trailer to better understand why it is a story worth your time.

Ep. 54 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 7 Jun 01, 2024

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This episode begins with a discussion about graduation speeches and the role of commencement day speakers. Wink shares his thoughts on what he would say in a commencement address, emphasizing the importance of respecting different perspectives and the power of conscience. Mike highlights the need to move away from outdated language tools and stereotypes in black America. They discuss the influence of black nationalism and the challenges of achieving black power in America. The conversation explores code-switching and the expectations placed on black individuals to conform to certain stereotypes. Overall, Mike and Wink emphasize the importance of individuality and the need to challenge societal expectations.

Ep. 53 - Black on the Air (Larry Wilmore) May 22, 2024

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The one and only Larry Wilmore closes out Season 2 of the Free Black Thought podcast. The man who should require little introduction as Emmy Award winner and has been a television producer, actor, comedian, and writer for more than 25 years. He can currently be heard as host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air on The Ringer Podcast Network.

Larry on X: @larrywilmore
Larry’s podcast: Black On the Air
Larry’s “Why I Haven’t Worked in 30 Years” for LinkedIn
Sheena Mason’s Theory of Racelessness
Insecure Season 4: Molly and Andrew's brother, Victor, argue over selective racism
“Larry Wilmore on the End of The Nightly Show and the Show’s Greatest Legacy” by Jessie David Fox on Vulture.com
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Black on the Air
The Nightly Show: Neil deGrasse Tyson debates religion
Larry’s favorite book this year so far: Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylumby Antonia Hylton
Larry’s website: thelarrywilmore.com

Ep. 52 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 6 May 21, 2024

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In this episode, Wink and Michael delve into the notion of wise elders and the gap between generations, reflecting on past events' impact and current influences on younger generations. They examine the motivations behind youth activism and the societal role of wise elders, exploring constructive versus destructive activism and societal power dynamics. The conversation extends to the influence of social media, diverse ambitions within the Black community, and the lack of dynastic political power. They also discuss the challenges of being a wise elder, including bridging the generation gap and the importance of wisdom, courage, and probity, ultimately concluding with the reminder that wisdom comes with experience.

Ep. 51 - Pro Union but Anti Woke (Seneca Scott) May 15, 2024

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A colorful, hilarious and passionate conversation with Seneca Scott who has worked as a Labor leader and community organizer for over 20 years. Despite being very pro-labor (when it comes to the private sector) Seneca is no leftist. He is fighting against corruption and radical progressive policies that have destroyed Oakland, California.

Seneca’s “A Masturbatory ‘Homage’ to My Family” in Compact Magazine
My Life with Martin Luther King, Jrby Coretta Scott King
Seneca on X: @SenecaSpeaks21
Neighbors Together Oakland

Ep. 50 - Nurse Practitioners Aren't Doctors! (Nikki Johnson) May 08, 2024

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Connie Morgan and Nikki Johnson, MD discuss what’s wrong with the way we do healthcare today and how to fix it. Nikki was recently named interim director for FAIR in Medicine.

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Nikki’s Website: nikkimjohnsonmd.com
Nikki on X: @notaproviderMD
Nikki on Substack
DPC Action
Free 2 Care
Physicians for Patients
Parents for Accountability in Cleveland Independent Schools
Urgency of Normal
Restore Childhood

Ep 49 - The Enchantress (Chloé Valdary) May 01, 2024

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Chloé Valdary and host Connie Morgan discuss The Theory of Enchantment and how it can increase your well being. Chloé started her career as a Zionist activist but has shifted away from that line of work in her quest for universal delight.

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Theory of Enchantment
Enchanted Dojo
Theory of Enchantment on X: @enchanttheory
Theory of Enchantment on Instagram: @theoryofenchantment
Chloé on X: @cvaldary
A Hidden Life
A Tale Of Love And Darknessby Amos Oz
A Tale of Love and Darkness(movie trailer)
Reinhold Niebuhr
The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World by David Abram
Chloé’s “Israelis, Palestinians, and the Search for Home” in the Journal of Free Black Thought

Ep. 48 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 5 Apr 26, 2024

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On March 10, 2024, American Fiction won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Twyman sees a break through film for our generation, our latter-day A Raisin in the Sun. Bowen doesn't see the genius of Lorraine Hansberry in novelist Monk Ellison and the Ellison family. Two thumbs up! Or Meh? You decide as Bowen and Twyman tussle it out.

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Wink’s “American Fiction”
Wink’s “The Human Race Concerns Me”
Wink’s “Time for a Laugh”

Ep. 47 - Arab Slave Masters (Charles Jacobs) Apr 24, 2024

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Charles Jacobs is unafraid to talk about inconvenient truths. As president of the American Anti-Slavery Group Charles shines a light on modern day slavery in Africa.

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The American Anti-Slavery Group
Charles’s “Arab Enslavement and Slaughter of Black Africans Must Stop” in Tablet Magazine
Christian Solidarity International
Charles’s book (not the new one): Betrayal: The Failure of American Jewish Leadership
Charles on X: @DrCharlesJacobs

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