Via Scene on Radio. Seeing White Series Scene on Radio is the Peabody-nominated podcast from the Center for Documentary Studies (CDS) at Duke University. Season 4, January–June 2020: Over the course of twelve biweekly episodes, host John Biewen and collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika explore a theme both evergreen and immediately urgent: democracy in America. Along the way, says Biewen, “there’s … Read More
Via The New York Times. 1619 Podcast An audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling. “1619” is a New York Times audio series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines the long shadow of American slavery. Listen to the episodes below, or read the transcripts … Read More
Via San Francisco Chronicle. Rep. Barbara Lee Proposes Racial Healing and Truth Commission Amid Pandemic, Protests Tal Kopan June 1, 2020 Updated: June 2, 2020 9:29 a.m. WASHINGTON — As a spate of recent killings of black Americans and a weekend of intense protests have left the nation reeling, Rep. Barbara Lee is introducing legislation to create a … Read More
Via InterVarsity. The U.S. Racial Crisis and World Evangelism Audio Download Transcript Any understanding of world evangelism and racism in our country must begin with an understanding of the history of racism. To understand why we are in the middle of a revolution in our time, to come to grips with what the black revolution … Read More
Via It’s Nice That. A List of resources for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement Below you’ll find a list of petitions to sign, funds and charities to donate to, and resources for educating yourself and those around you. It has now been over three weeks since the brutal killing of George Floyd by a … Read More
Via Ashanté Reese and SA Smythe: These resources are to support anyone who’s interested in learning more about abolition. The texts vary, and there are many different viewpoints and approaches to theorizing and working toward abolition. Some of what is included doesn’t mention abolition specifically but may offer some historical and political education. Use what … Read More
