Free Black Thought Podcast

Nov 22 2024 83 ep. 72 mins 6
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Shining a light on black viewpoint diversity.

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Ep. 84 - BONUS: Have We Ever Been 'Woke'? (Musa al-Gharbi)

Nov 22 2024 122 mins  
In this episode, guest host Jake Mackey sits down with sociologist Musa Al-Gharbi to discuss his unconventional academic journey, the personal impact of his cancellation, and his current research pursuits. Musa also delves into his book, We Have Never Been Woke, which explores the rise of 'awokenings' and the factors driving major shifts in social justice discourse. He offers thoug

Ep. 83 - Leave the Dogma Behind (Winkfield Twyman Jr.)

Nov 13 2024 90 mins  
Free Black Thought favorite Winkfield Twyman joins his good friend and host Connie Morgan for a conversation about their friendship and the role that free thought plays in their bond. They discuss the outcome of the recent election, the challenges of dogma, and explore whether free thought is something we're born with or something we're taught.Show notes:* Wink and Jennifer Richmon

Ep. 82 - Comfortable with Being a Carlton (Z. K. Paschal)

Nov 06 2024 59 mins  
Z.K. Paschal recounts his unique journey from being a military brat born in Japan to returning years later and navigating cultural identity as a black American. He discusses cultural acceptance, family dynamics, and the challenges of raising children in a different cultural context. Show notes:* Paschal’s “On Being a Carlton” for the Journal of Free Black Thought* Paschal’s

Ep. 81 - What No One Tells You About FDR (David T. Beito)

Oct 30 2024 65 mins  
In this episode David T. Beito discusses his book The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights, exploring the historical context of the New Deal and its implications for civil liberties. The discussion covers a multitude of FDR’s civil liberty offenses including the Newport sex scandal, mass civilian surveillance, and the failure to pass anti-lynching legislation. David argues that w

Ep. 80 - Israel is Not an Apartheid State (Olga Meshoe Washington)

Oct 23 2024 61 mins  
In this long overdue conversation between Olga and Connie, Olga talks about what it was like to grow up under Apartheid in South African and compares that to the current state of racial dynamics in the United States and Israel. She discusses the complexities of identity, the influence of Western values on African culture, and her advocacy for Israel. Show notes:* Institute for Blac

Ep. 79 - Who Cares About Being "Culturally Black" (Henry C. Flowers III)

Oct 16 2024 89 mins  
Henry shares his journey from a challenging childhood marked by the absence of his mother to finding faith. He discusses the influence of his father and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace Christianity. Henry talks through career transitions, the impact of family dynamics on his beliefs, and why he doesn’t care if he passes for “culturally black.”Show notes:* Henry’

Ep. 78 - The State of Black Progress (Star Parker)

Oct 09 2024 75 mins  
In this conversation, Star Parker discusses the impact of abortion, education, housing, and social security on the black population. Star shares her life journey from a rebellious child to a life of criminal and destructive activities, until she found faith and turned her life around. She became involved in welfare reform and worked with the GOP to bring about change. Show notes:*

Ep. 77 - Learn Beyond Your Ethnic Roots (Ildi Tillmann)

Oct 02 2024 85 mins  
Ildi Tillmann shares her unique childhood growing up in Hungary during the late Soviet era. Ildi eventually moved to the United States and ended up in Africana Studies after auditing a class on African history and wanting to learn about different cultures. She discovered her passion for photography and realized the importance of telling stories through both writing and photography.

Ep. 76 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Tywman, Ep. 13

Sep 30 2024 77 mins  
In episode Mike and Wink delve into the implications of declining black enrollment at elite universities, particularly Harvard, following changes in affirmative action policies. The hosts discuss the media's framing of these changes, the complexities of race in college admissions, and the evolving concept of identity. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the p

Ep. 75 - It's Not About Whiteness, It's About Wealth (Remi Adekoya)

Sep 25 2024 84 mins  
Dr. Remi Adekoya shares his unique upbringing as a mixed-race individual in Nigeria, Poland, and the UK with host Connie Morgan, highlighting the cultural influences that shaped his identity. Remi also discusses his book, It's Not About Whiteness, It's About Wealth, where he explores the economic dimensions of race and the importance of collective wealth in determining status and p