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Episode 146: Funding Public Education May 24, 2021

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Four years ago, L. Joy began #SundayCivics with a conversation on the importance of, and lack of funding for Public Education. Zakiyah Ansari came to the front of the class back then to educate us on her years long advocacy around public education funding. In one of our many full circle moments, Ansari is coming back to the front of the class because the billions allocated to states for public education in the CARES Act, the COVID relief package in December of 2020, and the American Rescue Plan may mean an end to the fight for funding, but the fight for how that money is allocated on the ground continues. L. Joy also revisits our interview with Dr. Lester Young, Jr. for history and context on the great equalizer, public education.

Chairman Eric H. Holder, Jr. Apr 26, 2021

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L. Joy is excited to bring on someone who has been on her wish list for a while. The 82nd Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder, Jr., comes to the front of the class to discuss the role of Attorney General, his present role as Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and the work they are doing around redistricting. He also shares his thoughts on skepticism, civic engagement, and how we can reimagine policing.

Episode 144: Perseverance and Persistence Apr 19, 2021

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On this episode, L. Joy welcomes someone she has wanted since she began #SundayCivics. Michael Steele comes to the front of the class to discuss DC Statehood, the difference between Conservative and Republican, and his thoughts on alternative measures of political engagement.

Episode 143: Florida, again! Mar 28, 2021

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There always seems to be a lot going on in Florida. L. Joy brings attorney Sean Shaw to the front of the class to discuss the implications of how Florida’s Governor is handling the pandemic, Florida Democrats’ messaging problem, and the work his organization People Over Profits has in store for the future.

Episode 142: We Don’t Have To Live Like This Mar 22, 2021

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What does it mean to be a Prison Industrial Complex (PIC) Abolitionist? L. Joy brings Mariame Kaba to the front of the class to break down the practice and organizing vision of PIC Abolitionists, and to discuss Kaba’s latest book “We Do This 'Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice.”

Episode 141: White Evangelical Racism Mar 14, 2021

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The last time Dr. Anthea Butler stepped to the front of the class, she discussed the separation of church and state on The Political Church episode with L. Joy. Now she is back to give us the -straight no chaser- history and context of the White Evangelical movement and a preview of her new book White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America.

Episode 140: The Equality Act Feb 28, 2021

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The House of Representatives has passed the Equality Act (H.R 5), legislation that amends federal civil rights laws, adding protections for the LGBTQ+ community, in a 224 to 206 vote. The bill is now on its way to The Senate, and if it passes there, it is on its way to the president’s desk for signing. To give us the history and complete context of this important legislation, L. Joy brings David Johns to the front of the class.

Episode 139: People Powered Climate Justice Feb 23, 2021

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Climate change is real and it is the human rights issue of our time. Our #Civics teacher L. Joy brings Elizabeth Yeampierre to the front of the front of the class to give us the context we need to get #CivicallyEngaged around climate justice. Then, we share L. Joy’s discussion on the Green New Deal with Demond Drummer.

Episode 138: For the Advancement of Colored People Feb 19, 2021

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For this episode of Sunday Civics, our #Civics teacher L. Joy brings the President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Derrick Johnson to the front of the class to discuss the nation’s premier civil rights organization, leadership, and the role of civil rights organizations in our communities.

Episode 136: “Accountability Is Love” Jan 30, 2021

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Our civics teacher L. Joy is brings Dr. Christina Greer back to the front of the class. They have an in-depth conversation on how we hold this new administration accountable, define pragmatic patience, and outline the challenges that are in front of us all.

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