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Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well.

Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts.

Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.

Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.

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The Sixth Day of Kwanzaa - Kuumba, Creativity Dec 31, 2020

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This year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. On this sixth day of Kwanzaa, we look back at Mark’s conversation with Jessica Care Moore, a critically acclaimed poet with numerous collections, the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press, Executive Producer of Black WOMEN Rock!, and Founder of the literacy-driven Jess Care Moore Foundation. Her latest poetry collection, "We Want Our Bodies Back," is out now, and she talks with Mark about generating income as artists (especially in uncertain times like we're experiencing right now), seeking comfort in black artistry, perfecting her craft with nothing more than library books, and lifting up other women in the arts. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Fifth Day of Kwanzaa - Nia, Purpose Dec 30, 2020

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This year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. For this fifth day of Kwanzaa, we take a listen to Mark’s conversation with DCP Entertainment CEO Chris Colbert, who introduced us to his new podcast project, “Say Their Name,” which features stories he collected while traveling around the country speaking to Black families who lost loved ones to police violence. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Fourth Day of Kwanzaa - Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics Dec 29, 2020

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This year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. For this day of Kwanzaa, we’re featuring Mark’s conversation with Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, who says the phenomenon of today in Black America is the working poor: great jobs, prestigious degrees, but salaries that haven't kept up with inflation and therefore keeps Black people earning an average of $30,000 dollars less than white families per year. And that's just one piece of the pie, as we're facing a health crisis that is spurring on an economic crisis, and simultaneously is the racial justice crisis. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Third Day of Kwanzaa - Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility Dec 28, 2020

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This year’s Kwanzaa theme is “Kwanzaa and the well-being of the world: living and uplifting the seven principles” and Mark talks with the creator, Pan-African activist and academic Dr. Maulana Karenga, to welcome the holiday and give context to the holiday’s purpose. For this day of Kwanzaa, we’ll hear from Carmen Perez, who is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice. She joined the show in September to discuss the organization's 15th anniversary, which was the day after the March on Washington. While protesters and police forces clashed nationwide in the name of Black Lives Matter, Carmen discussed the intersection of Latinx and Black movements, and how police are trying to deter people from protesting by sticking organizers with felonies. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters on Sen. Kamala Harris for VP, George Floyd & Black Lives Matter, and Trump's Full Embrace of Fascism Dec 25, 2020

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Merry Christmas, Make It Plain family! Our gift to you is another listen to our conversation with everyone’s favorite auntie, Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Congresswoman Maxine Waters predicted Senator Kamala Harris would be Joe Biden's pick for Vice President, and now she's celebrating that nomination. She looked ahead to the Biden/Harris 2020 campaign and how Senator Harris might handle the inevitable criticisms of her appointment. On the subject of Trump, the congresswoman directly confronts his most recent dangerous behavior, including his embrace of Russia and Putin, his erratic Tweeting, and his use of military force against protestors in Portland. "I wouldn't be surprised if he has to be taken out," says the congresswoman on Trump losing the election and potentially refusing to leave the White House. Auntie Maxine is speaking, kids, so listen up! Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dr. Michael LeNoir Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Fears in the Black Community Dec 24, 2020

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Dr. Michael LeNoir, one of the nation’s top Black physicians, AAWP Founder and past president of the National Medical Association, has released a PSA campaign that addresses the disproportionate effects COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have, on the Black community. Dr. LeNoir also addresses concerns that are circulating within the Black community regarding the safety of the coronavirus vaccine. Check out the PSA campaign here: https://digitalmedia.vnr1.com/2020/11/03/2020-070_AAWP_LenoirPSAs/ Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 Fatigue with Jamala Rogers of BlackCommentator.com Dec 23, 2020

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Jamala Rogers, editorial board member and columnist at BlackCommentator.com, defines COVID-19 fatigue as a wearing out from the relentless onslaught of information, and sometimes misinformation, as well as a loss of “normalcy” that gave a lot of people a quality of life they never imagined they’d lose. Today she discusses her latest article, which explores this disproportionate impact on the African American community, as well as the fears of jumping to take the vaccine. Read Jamala’s piece here: https://blackcommentator.com/845/845_cover_vb_responding_to_covid_fatigue.html Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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AFT President Randi Weingarten On Biden's Plan to Reopen Schools in the First 100 Days of 2021 Dec 22, 2020

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President-elect Biden said he wants to reopen schools within the first 100 days of the new year, and Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, is on board. But first, Biden needs to build the public’s trust back for both the CDC and the government processes that were tarnished under the Trump administration. Randi also weighs in on where teachers should fall in the line for vaccinations and how that could correspond with reopening schools. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Voting Ossoff and Warnock in GA is How We Get Rid of Mitch McConnell says Jaime Harrison Dec 21, 2020

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Early voting is underway in Georgia and Jaime Harrison is here to remind you that voting for Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock is voting for your health, your jobs, and justice for all. He also speaks to the harsh reality of the situation: Democrats need a senate majority to finally say goodbye to Mitch McConnell and his foolish games and hello to progress. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sean Monterrosa Was Murdered By Police - Ashley and Michelle Monterrosa Are Demanding Justice Dec 18, 2020

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The story of Sean Monterrosa’s death is one we’ve become too familiar with: he was kneeling down with his hands up when Vallejo police shot and killed him at a local Walgreens on June 2, 2020, during protests for George Floyd. Now his sisters, Ashley and Michelle Monterrosa are calling on Governor Newsom to break his silence on the Monterrosa case, drop the criminal charges against the Monterrosas and their allies who were arrested, and take the appropriate legal actions to hold Sean’s murderers accountable. Follow and support their journey: www.standwithsean.com Instagram: @justice4sean_ @gather4justice @nyjusticeleague Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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