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Episode 186: Educate, Register, Engage and Mobilize May 25, 2022

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It’s time to get primed and prepped for the midterm elections. L. Joy walks us through step by step how to on creating a report card for your elected officials, grading them, then engaging them. Next, L. Joy brings Nse Ufot back to the front of the class to discuss the continued laser focused work of the New Georgia Project on winning in Georgia.

Episode 185: How Media and Technology Impact the Fight for Racial Justice May 17, 2022

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Media has always played a part in social justice movements. Cellphones, social media, and the internet give an immediacy and democratization to today’s media, for good and for bad. L. Joy brings Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster to discuss their book, Seen and Unseen, our greater connectivity because of technology, and how all of this new media is used to amplify the voices of the marginalized.

Episode 184: We Need Dignity In This Digital Age May 10, 2022

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We are living in a digital explosion. Opportunities are seemingly everywhere but out of reach for too many Americans, especially those already marginalized. The pandemic has heightened the need to close the digital divide, expand education access to credentialed courses in the field, and an immediate call for a digital Bill of Rights. To have the conversation on how we bring dignity to this digital age, L. Joy brings self proclaimed Progressive Capitalist Congressman Ro Khanna to the front of the class.

Episode 183: We Need An Economic Bill Of Rights Now! May 02, 2022

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Franklin D. Roosevelt advocated for it in his 1944 State of the Union Address. Martin Luther King Jr. demanded it over 20 years later during the Poor People’s Campaign. Yet, we still do not have an Economic Bill of Rights. L. Joy brings Nina Turner to the front of the class to discuss how an Economic Bill of Rights for the 21st Century would help close the wealth gap, the mortality gap, and bring us closer to MLK’s Beloved Community. L. Joy closes out the episode with a meaningful commentary on values.

Episode 182: Being Poor Is Expensive Apr 25, 2022

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Check cashing places, payday loan lenders, car title loans, and flex loans are examples of predatory financial products that are pretty much the only resort for people living in low income areas. With repayment rates of up to 400%, how do people who are starting off with less survive if they continuously have to pay more? To break down what we need to know about predatory financial products and solutions to the problem that can help close the racial wealth gap, L. Joy brings Bill Bynum to the front of the class.

Episode 181: Reparations: History, Context, and Where We Stand Today Apr 11, 2022

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According to the United Nations, adequate, effective and prompt reparation is intended to promote justice by redressing gross violations of international human rights law or serious violations of international humanitarian law. Reparation should be proportional to the gravity of the violations and the harm suffered. To take us on a deep dive into the history and context of reparations and break down where we are today with correcting a great harm, L. Joy brings the esteemed Dr. Ron Daniels to the front of the class.

Episode 180: 23 Million+ Will No Longer Be Ignored Apr 05, 2022

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Did you know that the Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) population is, according to the AAPI Victory Fund, 23 million plus people strong with roots from countries in East, South, and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. They have vast ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity and make up approximately six percent of America’s population. L. Joy brings AAPI Victory Fund President and CEO, Brad Jenkins, to the front of the class to break down coalition building, engaging and empowering the AAPI population, and why PACs can be a force for good.

Episode 179: What’s The Problem With a Teenage Mom? Mar 28, 2022

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“Congratulations, you are simply glowing!” “You’re going to be a wonderful mother, I’m so happy for you,” are just a few of the phrases said to women who are pregnant. But when it comes to teenage pregnancy and teenage fatherhood, you may not hear those words and most certainly will experience shame and lack of support, at a time when you would need the most support. L. Joy brings Nicole Lynn Lewis to the front of the class to discuss teen parenthood and how we as a society can give the support our young parents deserve.

Episode 178: Methods of Voting Mar 22, 2022

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We are aware of the fight for and civic actions we should take to protect voting rights. But how much thought do we give to our method of voting? Right now, we mostly use plurality voting, in which the winner takes all, yet there are other methods too. L. Joy nerds out on this episode with Aaron Hamlin to discuss Approval Voting as a voting method. First, Nakita Hemmingway is featured in the Vote Mama Candidate Spotlight.

Episode 177: The Continued Fight for Reproductive Rights Mar 15, 2022

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Since Texas passed SB8, several states legislatures have followed suit with their own versions of legislation that would severely restrict abortion access in the hopes it will be challenged on the federal level, placing Roe v Wade at risk. To give us the lay of the reproductive justice land and action steps to get engaged, L. Joy brings Kelley Robinson to the front of the class. But first, L. Joy catches up with Liuba Grechen Shirley and chats with Vote Mama Spotlight Candidate Sarah Godlweski.

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