STRANGER FRUIT

Jul 18 2024 32 ep. 39 mins 11
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Where radical Black and Brown voices debate and unpack controversial issues from the headlines and our timelines. Join Donovan Thompson in his audacious experiment, using conflict and compassion to foster empathy among melanated people everywhere.

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ISRAEL & PALESTINE: Conflict Resolution vs. Multicultural Coalition feat: Jake Levin

Jul 18 2024 35 mins  
In Part 2 of Donovan's 1:1 with Jake Levin, they pick up right where they left off at the end of part 2, jumping into whether or not a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is possible, the complexity of the upcoming elections, and the power of coalition-building. Jake shares his perspective on the essential role of Palestinians leading the conversation and the significan

JEWISH & PRO-PALESTINIAN? feat: Jake Levin

Jul 11 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of STRANGER FRUIT, we sit down with Jake Levin, a dedicated community organizer for the Jewish Left. He lets us into the world of Jewish-left activism, exploring the rise of antisemitism and the powerful movements led by anti-Zionist college students. Jake shares his firsthand experiences from the front lines of protests, offering unique insights into the struggles

AMERICA: Democracy or Fascist State? feat: Queen

Jun 27 2024 23 mins  
Donovan sits down with Queen, one half of the dynamic podcast duo Tea with Queen and J, and the creator of Miss Vixen, for part 2 of their discussion about the relationship between the Black, Jewish and Arab communities. From the rising activism among college students to the powerful role of media in shaping public perception, this conversation sheds light on the importance of cros

SHOULD BLACK PEOPLE CARE ABOUT PALESTINE? feat: Queen

Jun 20 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of Stranger Fruit, Donovan sits down with Queen, one half of the dynamic podcast duo Tea with Queen and J, and the creator of Miss Vixen. Join us as we delve deep into the intricate relationships between the Black, Jewish, and Arab communities. Queen shares her unique perspective on anti-Semitism, Zionism, and the often overlooked anti-Black racism within the Arab w

IS ZIONISM A DANGER TO BOTH JEWS AND PALESTINIANS? feat. Nina Kharoufeh

Jun 13 2024 26 mins  
In part 2 of our series on the relationship between the Black, Jewish and Arab communities, Donovan continues his conversation with Nina Kharoufeh, Palestinian stand-up comedian and amateur boxer. This episode dives deeper into the dynamics of identity and activism in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.Nina shares her unique perspective on the conflation of Judaism and Zi

LET'S TALK ABOUT ISRAEL AND PALESTINE feat. Nina Kharoufeh

Jun 06 2024 46 mins  
We kick off Season 2, sitting down with Nina Kharoufeh, a brilliant Palestinian stand-up comedian and amateur boxer whose insights and experiences go far beyond the ring and the stage. In this episode, Donovan dives deep with Nina into the complex and often painful realities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. How do our cross community relationships impact the way we think about thi

HAS DATING BECOME TRANSACTIONAL?

Aug 23 2023 44 mins  
Modern dating and relationships barely resemble those of prior generations. As we pursue relationships in this era where being a savage is glamorized, we explore how the digital world and money impact the dating landscape for Black and Brown folks! - Humanity 101 - CH 6. Tag #thestrangerfruit or @ us on social media to let us know what you think of the episode! Remember, conflict

WILL CAPITALISM DESTROY HUMANITY?

Aug 16 2023 31 mins  
Capitalism is how the world goes round, but as the world heats up, tensions rise and the stakes get higher, should it be the standard? With climate change being an unavoidable concern, global inflation and threats of war on the horizon, it may be safe to say that capitalism is behind the world's biggest problems. Join us for a dope conversation about capitalism's impact on our comm

RELIGIOSITY: DOES IT SERVE BLACK & BROWN PEOPLE?

Aug 09 2023 27 mins  
Religion and tradition are important to many in the Black and Brown communities. With the recent acknowledgement of the wrong doings of the Catholic church to indigenous Canadians and last week's anti-queer street execution of O'Shae Sibley, in this episode, we examine the role religion has played in our past and current reality. Does religion have a place in our future? - Accounta

GENDER WARS: BIG BUCKS & AN EVEN BIGGER DISTRACTION

Aug 02 2023 39 mins  
Our beloved Keke Palmer divided the internet like the red sea. That sheer dress seen around the world stirred up the ever familiar and ongoing debate about women’s body autonomy and men being unnecessarily vocal about what women should or shouldn't be wearing. Whether brought to you by the manosphere or your fav girl boss, gender wars are profitable but costly. Is it “nature”