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  <copyright>&#x2117; &amp; &#xA9; 2018 Black Politics Today</copyright>
  <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Black Politics Today is the prolific political conscience of the African American community, and the heartbeat for “What’s At Stake” with public policy impacting the social, economic, and political affects on the African American community.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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  <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Black Politics Today is the prolific political conscience of the African American community, and the heartbeat for “What’s At Stake” with public policy impacting the social, economic, and political affects on the African American community.]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>121 - White Panthers</itunes:title>
    <title>121 - White Panthers</title>
    <description><![CDATA[White Nationalism has become the embodiment of what white republicans have come to stand for under this administration. However, Wakanda is what most Americans see as the encouragement of what America should be. Some $700M+ in two weeks, says America believes in the Black Panther more than they do the Trump Panther; and its racist nationalistic views. The future of our country must not be dependent upon the White Panthers of this administration, but it should be upon all of the Panthers of our nation.  My guest Rebekah Caruthers and Greg Stewart discuss the shifting landscape of the GOP and the Black Panther.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[White Nationalism has become the embodiment of what white republicans have come to stand for under this administration. However, Wakanda is what most Americans see as the encouragement of what America should be. Some $700M+ in two weeks, says America believes in the Black Panther more than they do the Trump Panther; and its racist nationalistic views. The future of our country must not be dependent upon the White Panthers of this administration, but it should be upon all of the Panthers of our nation.  My guest Rebekah Caruthers and Greg Stewart discuss the shifting landscape of the GOP and the Black Panther.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[White Nationalism has become the embodiment of what white republicans have come to stand for under this administration. However, Wakanda is what most Americans see as the encouragement of what America should be. Some $700M+ in two weeks, says America b...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, super tuesday, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>120 - “Cries of Anger”</itunes:title>
    <title>120 - “Cries of Anger”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Guns Kill People! Yes, people kill people too. However, people would not be able to kill anyone without the absolute access that is given to guns in this country.  The truth is, a  gun needs a person to pull the trigger, and people who want to kill need a gun to do it. Assault weapons like AR-15 and M-16 are military style weapons designed for war, not hunting, unless you’re hunting humans. The question we need to ask ourselves: is access to deadly weapons more important than the safety of our children? My guest Dr. Johnny B. Hill and Det. Marq Claxton join me to answer that question. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Guns Kill People! Yes, people kill people too. However, people would not be able to kill anyone without the absolute access that is given to guns in this country.  The truth is, a  gun needs a person to pull the trigger, and people who want to kill need a gun to do it. Assault weapons like AR-15 and M-16 are military style weapons designed for war, not hunting, unless you’re hunting humans. The question we need to ask ourselves: is access to deadly weapons more important than the safety of our children? My guest Dr. Johnny B. Hill and Det. Marq Claxton join me to answer that question. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Guns Kill People! Yes, people kill people too. However, people would not be able to kill anyone without the absolute access that is given to guns in this country.  The truth is, a  gun needs a person to pull the trigger, and people who want to kill nee...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3781</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>119 - “Classified Dangerous Abuses”</itunes:title>
    <title>119 - “Classified Dangerous Abuses”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[When you think about the past week and the previous fifty-seven weeks since this Test Tube Baby took office, do you want to rip your robe like David? Are you so fed up, that you can’t stand to hear another thing that’s going on inside this administration? Do you want to throw every American who voted for and those who didn’t vote at all, into a huge room and pimp slap them all? Or maybe you’re like me, and you want to, ala Chris Rock, Shake the Sh__ out of every African American who sat on their asses and didn’t vote? Are you just as pissed, that over 40 staff members in the White House don’t have the proper security clearance to even work in the damn house, let alone see top secret documents? Does it bother you that every staff member in the White House, is white? How about, that they are all in the highest tax bracket and get the most from the tax bill? Every one of these facts should bother you to your core, if indeed you care about America and our political and economic future.  Black America, this is our bus boycott. This is our Bloody Sunday! This is where we decide, to stand and fight, or do we sit and watch? My guest, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga and Rebekah Caruthers, break it all down for us. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When you think about the past week and the previous fifty-seven weeks since this Test Tube Baby took office, do you want to rip your robe like David? Are you so fed up, that you can’t stand to hear another thing that’s going on inside this administration? Do you want to throw every American who voted for and those who didn’t vote at all, into a huge room and pimp slap them all? Or maybe you’re like me, and you want to, ala Chris Rock, Shake the Sh__ out of every African American who sat on their asses and didn’t vote? Are you just as pissed, that over 40 staff members in the White House don’t have the proper security clearance to even work in the damn house, let alone see top secret documents? Does it bother you that every staff member in the White House, is white? How about, that they are all in the highest tax bracket and get the most from the tax bill? Every one of these facts should bother you to your core, if indeed you care about America and our political and economic future.  Black America, this is our bus boycott. This is our Bloody Sunday! This is where we decide, to stand and fight, or do we sit and watch? My guest, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga and Rebekah Caruthers, break it all down for us. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When you think about the past week and the previous fifty-seven weeks since this Test Tube Baby took office, do you want to rip your robe like David? Are you so fed up, that you can’t stand to hear another thing that’s going on inside this administrati...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, super tuesday, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>118 - Trumptastrophe</itunes:title>
    <title>118 - Trumptastrophe</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Republican lead congress has dramatically embraced the entire Trump mantra and it’s continued displays to disrupt and distract the American people from the truth about legal surveillance of our nations judicial systems. Is this the democracy we want to live in? My guests Rebekah Caruthers and Greg Stewart discuss the impact of GOP rhetoric upon the American Society.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Republican lead congress has dramatically embraced the entire Trump mantra and it’s continued displays to disrupt and distract the American people from the truth about legal surveillance of our nations judicial systems. Is this the democracy we want to live in? My guests Rebekah Caruthers and Greg Stewart discuss the impact of GOP rhetoric upon the American Society.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Republican lead congress has dramatically embraced the entire Trump mantra and it’s continued displays to disrupt and distract the American people from the truth about legal surveillance of our nations judicial systems. Is this the democracy we wan...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>117 - America’s Blind Trust</itunes:title>
    <title>117 - America’s Blind Trust</title>
    <description><![CDATA[A racist, bigoted, narcissistic buffoon sits in 1600 without a clue of what to do, or how to do it. And yet, there are people who still think that having a racist for president is okay. Voters, made a deal and put the security and welfare of America in a BLIND TRUST and left Donald Trump as the fiduciary in charge and themselves hostage to 4yrs of chaos, threats of nuclear war, and a return to white supremacist way of thinking. America buried its head in the sand and as a result, their own bias’ against a woman are coming home to roost.  Damien Thaddeus, Kellie Green, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, and Ron Busby join the round table and discuss the GOP Tax Plan, and the concern for black businesses.  
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A racist, bigoted, narcissistic buffoon sits in 1600 without a clue of what to do, or how to do it. And yet, there are people who still think that having a racist for president is okay. Voters, made a deal and put the security and welfare of America in a BLIND TRUST and left Donald Trump as the fiduciary in charge and themselves hostage to 4yrs of chaos, threats of nuclear war, and a return to white supremacist way of thinking. America buried its head in the sand and as a result, their own bias’ against a woman are coming home to roost.  Damien Thaddeus, Kellie Green, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, and Ron Busby join the round table and discuss the GOP Tax Plan, and the concern for black businesses.  
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A racist, bigoted, narcissistic buffoon sits in 1600 without a clue of what to do, or how to do it. And yet, there are people who still think that having a racist for president is okay. Voters, made a deal and put the security and welfare of America in...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics Today, Mikal Kelly Williams, Trump, blis, politics, nuclear, caruthers, Dr. Johnny G. Hill</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>116 - The Queen of the City</itunes:title>
    <title>116 - The Queen of the City</title>
    <description><![CDATA[On November 7th, after winning the Primary by 11points, history will be made in the Queen City of Cincinnati Ohio, where Councilmember Yvette Simpson can become the first African American woman to serve as Mayor in the cities 229yr history. A progressive new vision will move into the Midwest's crown of glory. While in the nations capital, collusion looms large at 1600 with more crimes leading pass Russia’s doorstep, where not even the blood on the doorpost can stop the angel of death from stopping at the feet of Trump and his crooked cronies. Joining me tonight is Cincinnati City Councilwoman Yvette Simpson, Political Consultant, Rebekah Caruthers, along with Professor Omekongo Dibinga, and ANC Commissioner Greg Stewart, as they quibble over the Fake News.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[On November 7th, after winning the Primary by 11points, history will be made in the Queen City of Cincinnati Ohio, where Councilmember Yvette Simpson can become the first African American woman to serve as Mayor in the cities 229yr history. A progressive new vision will move into the Midwest's crown of glory. While in the nations capital, collusion looms large at 1600 with more crimes leading pass Russia’s doorstep, where not even the blood on the doorpost can stop the angel of death from stopping at the feet of Trump and his crooked cronies. Joining me tonight is Cincinnati City Councilwoman Yvette Simpson, Political Consultant, Rebekah Caruthers, along with Professor Omekongo Dibinga, and ANC Commissioner Greg Stewart, as they quibble over the Fake News.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On November 7th, after winning the Primary by 11points, history will be made in the Queen City of Cincinnati Ohio, where Councilmember Yvette Simpson can become the first African American woman to serve as Mayor in the cities 229yr history. A progressi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3580</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, super tuesday, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>115 - “A Slow &amp; Dirty Death”</itunes:title>
    <title>115 - “A Slow &amp; Dirty Death”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[When a Commander in Chief lies about his conduct, everyone should hold that individual accountable. From Congress to the American people, they should hold that leader responsible for anything that happens on his watch.  Unfortunately, Congress and that 27 percent don’t think so. As a result, hundreds of Americans have died because of his lack of leadership. The GOP has neglected to care for their constituents and other Americans across this country and it shows as the death toll increases with every tweet.  Prof. Kelly Green and Political Consultant Rebekah Caruthers breaks it all down. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When a Commander in Chief lies about his conduct, everyone should hold that individual accountable. From Congress to the American people, they should hold that leader responsible for anything that happens on his watch.  Unfortunately, Congress and that 27 percent don’t think so. As a result, hundreds of Americans have died because of his lack of leadership. The GOP has neglected to care for their constituents and other Americans across this country and it shows as the death toll increases with every tweet.  Prof. Kelly Green and Political Consultant Rebekah Caruthers breaks it all down. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When a Commander in Chief lies about his conduct, everyone should hold that individual accountable. From Congress to the American people, they should hold that leader responsible for anything that happens on his watch.  Unfortunately, Congress and that...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>114 - “.45 Caliber”</itunes:title>
    <title>114 - “.45 Caliber”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[A .45 Caliber weapon is known for its destruction to human life. It’s powerful bullet can rip through the bones of a man’s kneecap, or put a cantaloupe size hole in the back of a man’s head. That is the same destruction that many Americans have been feeling over the past 8months since there has been a 45 in the White House.  Any .45 is deadly and destructive, and both have the potential of killing a number of innocent by-standers, whether it be through the power of 45s pen or, if its through the slight hand movement of pulling the trigger. The results are nearly the same, death at the hands of a .45! My guests Craig Kirby and Gregory Stewart join me and share their thoughts and insights.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A .45 Caliber weapon is known for its destruction to human life. It’s powerful bullet can rip through the bones of a man’s kneecap, or put a cantaloupe size hole in the back of a man’s head. That is the same destruction that many Americans have been feeling over the past 8months since there has been a 45 in the White House.  Any .45 is deadly and destructive, and both have the potential of killing a number of innocent by-standers, whether it be through the power of 45s pen or, if its through the slight hand movement of pulling the trigger. The results are nearly the same, death at the hands of a .45! My guests Craig Kirby and Gregory Stewart join me and share their thoughts and insights.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A .45 Caliber weapon is known for its destruction to human life. It’s powerful bullet can rip through the bones of a man’s kneecap, or put a cantaloupe size hole in the back of a man’s head. That is the same destruction that many Americans have been fe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>113 - “Hypocrisy of White Privilege”</itunes:title>
    <title>113 - “Hypocrisy of White Privilege”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Constitution grants American’s rights of expression and protection. However, it seems that those rights and protections only exist or are accepted when they are expressed by hypocritical white folks. When Black American’s exercise those same rights, they are labeled or demonized for it. Colin Kaepernick quietly expressed his disdain for police brutality, and  his efforts have cost him his career. But, Donald Trump’s family can have private emails, communication with Russia, and make money off the government while being employed by the government a direct violation of an emoluments clause of the Constitution. However, it doesn’t seem to apply to Donald Trump. White privilege holds a revolving door of hypocrisy and my guest Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, Rebekah Caruthers and Jason Crosby discuss how White Privilege hurts America. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Constitution grants American’s rights of expression and protection. However, it seems that those rights and protections only exist or are accepted when they are expressed by hypocritical white folks. When Black American’s exercise those same rights, they are labeled or demonized for it. Colin Kaepernick quietly expressed his disdain for police brutality, and  his efforts have cost him his career. But, Donald Trump’s family can have private emails, communication with Russia, and make money off the government while being employed by the government a direct violation of an emoluments clause of the Constitution. However, it doesn’t seem to apply to Donald Trump. White privilege holds a revolving door of hypocrisy and my guest Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, Rebekah Caruthers and Jason Crosby discuss how White Privilege hurts America. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Constitution grants American’s rights of expression and protection. However, it seems that those rights and protections only exist or are accepted when they are expressed by hypocritical white folks. When Black American’s exercise those same rights...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>112 - Reality Check</itunes:title>
    <title>112 - Reality Check</title>
    <description><![CDATA[It was June 16, 2015, when a 68yr old smug, arrogant, insecure, narcissistic, Test Tube baby declared his candidacy for the presidency of these United States of America.  The announcement was filled with vile animus and hatred towards Latino’s, immigrants, and other foreign and domestic ethnic groups of color. His language was filled with race baiting rhetoric that stoked the fears of many American’s now willing to embrace that fear tactic and support the dangerous path of this man.  American’s must ask themselves, which America do they want to live in, a Post-Civil Rights Movement or a Post-Donald Trump. My guest is Trump supporter and District of Columbia Ward 7 ANC Commissioner, Greg Stewart.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was June 16, 2015, when a 68yr old smug, arrogant, insecure, narcissistic, Test Tube baby declared his candidacy for the presidency of these United States of America.  The announcement was filled with vile animus and hatred towards Latino’s, immigrants, and other foreign and domestic ethnic groups of color. His language was filled with race baiting rhetoric that stoked the fears of many American’s now willing to embrace that fear tactic and support the dangerous path of this man.  American’s must ask themselves, which America do they want to live in, a Post-Civil Rights Movement or a Post-Donald Trump. My guest is Trump supporter and District of Columbia Ward 7 ANC Commissioner, Greg Stewart.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was June 16, 2015, when a 68yr old smug, arrogant, insecure, narcissistic, Test Tube baby declared his candidacy for the presidency of these United States of America.  The announcement was filled with vile animus and hatred towards Latino’s, immigra...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>111 - “RECLAIMING OUR LEGACY”</itunes:title>
    <title>111 - “RECLAIMING OUR LEGACY”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson once said “(white folks)… what we need is six years of compulsory education, and what he meant was education for white folks. Why, did he say this, "that white folks needed six years of school?  Because he said, “So that they could rack a few geniuses from the rubbish, the rubbish being a dirt pile, or white trash.  And remember these are white folks Jefferson was speaking of.”  America we have to consider our future. Black America, we can no longer sit around and wait; We have to Reclaim Our Legacy! With so many of our Civil Rights reverting back to pre Civil Rights Movement, and some going back before Reconstruction, we don’t have time to bitch, gripe or complain. It’s time for action!!! We need to set our agenda, draft our legislation, and move forward with solid benchmarks of accomplishments.  Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities need support from everyone from alumni, corporations, donors, students, faculty and staff to ensure that Our Legacy is still in tacked ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson once said “(white folks)… what we need is six years of compulsory education, and what he meant was education for white folks. Why, did he say this, "that white folks needed six years of school?  Because he said, “So that they could rack a few geniuses from the rubbish, the rubbish being a dirt pile, or white trash.  And remember these are white folks Jefferson was speaking of.”  America we have to consider our future. Black America, we can no longer sit around and wait; We have to Reclaim Our Legacy! With so many of our Civil Rights reverting back to pre Civil Rights Movement, and some going back before Reconstruction, we don’t have time to bitch, gripe or complain. It’s time for action!!! We need to set our agenda, draft our legislation, and move forward with solid benchmarks of accomplishments.  Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities need support from everyone from alumni, corporations, donors, students, faculty and staff to ensure that Our Legacy is still in tacked ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thomas Jefferson once said “(white folks)… what we need is six years of compulsory education, and what he meant was education for white folks. Why, did he say this, "that white folks needed six years of school?  Because he said, “So that they could rac...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3235</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>110 - Crooked Trump &amp; Criminal Arpaio</itunes:title>
    <title>110 - Crooked Trump &amp; Criminal Arpaio</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Criminal elements routinely are left to the seedy and derelict of society; the thugs and hoodlums. And yet, those same characteristics apply to the racist, bigoted thug who wore the uniform of law enforcement and held the position of Sheriff. Joe Arpaio, a vicious thug in uniform terrorize thousands of African American’s and Latino’s during his tenure as sheriff. Then karma hit, and Joe Arpaio was criminally convicted by a federal judge. That conviction was for thousands of people of color that were tortured by Joe Arpaio and his deputies. An even greater crime is that Crooked Trump pardon Criminal Arpaio subjugating the criminal process and advocating for a known criminal thug! Donald Trump has continued to disrespect the office of the presidency and believe that he is almighty God and can do no wrong. Well, Lucifer, let me remind you, there is only one God and He is the ultimate judge and jury. My guest tonight to help in the rule of law is BPT Contributor Rebekah Caruthers.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Criminal elements routinely are left to the seedy and derelict of society; the thugs and hoodlums. And yet, those same characteristics apply to the racist, bigoted thug who wore the uniform of law enforcement and held the position of Sheriff. Joe Arpaio, a vicious thug in uniform terrorize thousands of African American’s and Latino’s during his tenure as sheriff. Then karma hit, and Joe Arpaio was criminally convicted by a federal judge. That conviction was for thousands of people of color that were tortured by Joe Arpaio and his deputies. An even greater crime is that Crooked Trump pardon Criminal Arpaio subjugating the criminal process and advocating for a known criminal thug! Donald Trump has continued to disrespect the office of the presidency and believe that he is almighty God and can do no wrong. Well, Lucifer, let me remind you, there is only one God and He is the ultimate judge and jury. My guest tonight to help in the rule of law is BPT Contributor Rebekah Caruthers.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Criminal elements routinely are left to the seedy and derelict of society; the thugs and hoodlums. And yet, those same characteristics apply to the racist, bigoted thug who wore the uniform of law enforcement and held the position of Sheriff. Joe Arpai...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>109 - Hate of The State</itunes:title>
    <title>109 - Hate of The State</title>
    <description><![CDATA[White Supremacy has existed for centuries in America.  And so has racism. Charlottesville, Durham, Seattle, and other cities across the country became the racial fields for the Neo Nazi, White Nationalist and the Alt-Right movement for white hatred. These groups and their insecure leadership have found the acceptance by their  de facto leader to be  a bugle, to assemble and fight for white supremacy.  That fight, the same fight waged in the 1800s, 1900s and now in 2017, will have a far different result than before. Today that fight comes with resistance and power to fight against the white controlled establishment. Today, that fight comes with more white American’s fighting along side Black America to ensure that the Constitution that white supremacist use to validate their racist existence will be the same weapon Black America uses to stop their progress. The Confederacy and it’s monuments is no longer hold it’s intimidating nature, because today, they are coming down.  My guests, Dr. Karen Cox and Dr. Martha Bireda, join me to say…Welcome to America, white supremacist!]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[White Supremacy has existed for centuries in America.  And so has racism. Charlottesville, Durham, Seattle, and other cities across the country became the racial fields for the Neo Nazi, White Nationalist and the Alt-Right movement for white hatred. These groups and their insecure leadership have found the acceptance by their  de facto leader to be  a bugle, to assemble and fight for white supremacy.  That fight, the same fight waged in the 1800s, 1900s and now in 2017, will have a far different result than before. Today that fight comes with resistance and power to fight against the white controlled establishment. Today, that fight comes with more white American’s fighting along side Black America to ensure that the Constitution that white supremacist use to validate their racist existence will be the same weapon Black America uses to stop their progress. The Confederacy and it’s monuments is no longer hold it’s intimidating nature, because today, they are coming down.  My guests, Dr. Karen Cox and Dr. Martha Bireda, join me to say…Welcome to America, white supremacist!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>black politics today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[White Supremacy has existed for centuries in America.  And so has racism. Charlottesville, Durham, Seattle, and other cities across the country became the racial fields for the Neo Nazi, White Nationalist and the Alt-Right movement for white hatred. Th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>black politics, kelly mikal williams, trump, clinton, debate, african american, blis, america, police shootings</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>108 - Black Murder Under Blue Shield</itunes:title>
    <title>108 - Black Murder Under Blue Shield</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In 1967 the arrest of black men and women that were peacefully enjoying themselves at an after hours nightclub in a black neighborhood by white police officers sparked the fuse for the start of the Detroit Riots.  Ultimately the shooting death of three more unarmed black men after three white officers terrorized a group of black hotel patrons fueled even more anger. As the cops covered up their murder and blamed the victims for their deaths, tensions flared. Police violence against black me isn't new, but having someone in the White House forced to denounce white neo nazi racists and white supremacist in the 21st Century is! Donald Trump refused to call out radicle white racism and rhetoric by neo nazi's, white nationalists, and white supremacists, that rallied in support of him and his policies in Charlottesville. VA. Heather Heyer, who was killed by one of these white nationalist supporters, was the embodiment of the fight and struggle for equality for all, especially the underserved and marginalized.  She was an activist for equality. But, White America led by David Duke, say that they're going to take America back, they mean from you and me, Men of color. Racist cops and racist groups are eager to white wash America with murder, hate, and violence, to Make America White Again!]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In 1967 the arrest of black men and women that were peacefully enjoying themselves at an after hours nightclub in a black neighborhood by white police officers sparked the fuse for the start of the Detroit Riots.  Ultimately the shooting death of three more unarmed black men after three white officers terrorized a group of black hotel patrons fueled even more anger. As the cops covered up their murder and blamed the victims for their deaths, tensions flared. Police violence against black me isn't new, but having someone in the White House forced to denounce white neo nazi racists and white supremacist in the 21st Century is! Donald Trump refused to call out radicle white racism and rhetoric by neo nazi's, white nationalists, and white supremacists, that rallied in support of him and his policies in Charlottesville. VA. Heather Heyer, who was killed by one of these white nationalist supporters, was the embodiment of the fight and struggle for equality for all, especially the underserved and marginalized.  She was an activist for equality. But, White America led by David Duke, say that they're going to take America back, they mean from you and me, Men of color. Racist cops and racist groups are eager to white wash America with murder, hate, and violence, to Make America White Again!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In 1967 the arrest of black men and women that were peacefully enjoying themselves at an after hours nightclub in a black neighborhood by white police officers sparked the fuse for the start of the Detroit Riots.  Ultimately the shooting death of three...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>107 - Reclaiming Our Time!</itunes:title>
    <title>107 - Reclaiming Our Time!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Trump Administration under Attorney General Jeff Sessions has embarked upon a witch hunt for white students in America that have been discriminated against by colleges and universities in admissions because they have accepted African Americans as students. A Task Force has been organized to research whether or not these cases exist, with the result that the college or university will be prosecuted by the Justice Department. Rather then investigate the already known cases of racial discrimination against black people where evidence already exists, this Justice Department would rather seek to create a case, then follow the case. Similarly, the Task Force on Voting, searching for something that doesn't exist, to rally their white racially conscious base, to galvanize a racist segment in our country.  The fear mongering that Trump engages in to fuel and stir already frayed relationships among the races is the exact demagoguery we cannot accept from someone who is supposed to be the leader for the entire nation, not just its white citizens.  Today, Black America must stand and declare, we "RECLAIM OUR TIME!" We Reclaim Our Legacy, Our History, and Our Future in this country and we are no longer going to allow a race baiting, narcissistic, test tube baby, to dictate to us, who, what when, where, why, or how we do it. We must re-establish the power of the Black Vote, Black Economy, Black History and burn the path for our Black Future!  We, the people, Black America, "Reclaim Our Time!" ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/548987]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Trump Administration under Attorney General Jeff Sessions has embarked upon a witch hunt for white students in America that have been discriminated against by colleges and universities in admissions because they have accepted African Americans as students. A Task Force has been organized to research whether or not these cases exist, with the result that the college or university will be prosecuted by the Justice Department. Rather then investigate the already known cases of racial discrimination against black people where evidence already exists, this Justice Department would rather seek to create a case, then follow the case. Similarly, the Task Force on Voting, searching for something that doesn't exist, to rally their white racially conscious base, to galvanize a racist segment in our country.  The fear mongering that Trump engages in to fuel and stir already frayed relationships among the races is the exact demagoguery we cannot accept from someone who is supposed to be the leader for the entire nation, not just its white citizens.  Today, Black America must stand and declare, we "RECLAIM OUR TIME!" We Reclaim Our Legacy, Our History, and Our Future in this country and we are no longer going to allow a race baiting, narcissistic, test tube baby, to dictate to us, who, what when, where, why, or how we do it. We must re-establish the power of the Black Vote, Black Economy, Black History and burn the path for our Black Future!  We, the people, Black America, "Reclaim Our Time!" ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trump Administration under Attorney General Jeff Sessions has embarked upon a witch hunt for white students in America that have been discriminated against by colleges and universities in admissions because they have accepted African Americans as s...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>106 - Critical Chaos</itunes:title>
    <title>106 - Critical Chaos</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Trump White House for 190 days has shown a complete disregard for the dignity of the Presidency. This quartet of imbeciles, fools, neophytes, and plain ole jackass (Trump) have demonstrated why this man has been sued numerous times and has filed bankruptcy more than four times. It's because, Donald Trump after learning how to tie his shoes and cheat on his wives, has mastered nothing of any substantive relevancy. His attempts at history and stating that Andrew Jackson was upset at the Civil War, when Jackson was dead before it started, reinforces his ignorance and inability to actual learn anything outside of a beauty pageant and how to cheat students out of their money. The billions he claims he's worth is all on paper that isn't worth the ink it's written on. His six months in office have decimated any respect the United States held in the World; and he was able to destroy that literally on day one. So, guess what America, we've got three & half more years of this critical chaos to deal with and we don't know what's next. America, it's time to Wake Up! Wake Up Everybody....!!!!]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/545420]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Trump White House for 190 days has shown a complete disregard for the dignity of the Presidency. This quartet of imbeciles, fools, neophytes, and plain ole jackass (Trump) have demonstrated why this man has been sued numerous times and has filed bankruptcy more than four times. It's because, Donald Trump after learning how to tie his shoes and cheat on his wives, has mastered nothing of any substantive relevancy. His attempts at history and stating that Andrew Jackson was upset at the Civil War, when Jackson was dead before it started, reinforces his ignorance and inability to actual learn anything outside of a beauty pageant and how to cheat students out of their money. The billions he claims he's worth is all on paper that isn't worth the ink it's written on. His six months in office have decimated any respect the United States held in the World; and he was able to destroy that literally on day one. So, guess what America, we've got three & half more years of this critical chaos to deal with and we don't know what's next. America, it's time to Wake Up! Wake Up Everybody....!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trump White House for 190 days has shown a complete disregard for the dignity of the Presidency. This quartet of imbeciles, fools, neophytes, and plain ole jackass (Trump) have demonstrated why this man has been sued numerous times and has filed ba...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>105 - GOP Healthcare Kills 270k Americans</itunes:title>
    <title>105 - GOP Healthcare Kills 270k Americans</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Thirteen! That's the number of white men that crafted the healthcare plan for over 350M Americans, and they did so, in 13 days. Theirs always been that superstition about the number 13 being unlucky.  Hotels, don't have a 13th floor. You rarely find it as a persons favorite number. And yet, that's the number of bonehead senators it took to totally destroy one sixth of our nations economy and steal $800 Billion out of Medicaid/Medicare and give $600 Billion in tax cuts to the wealthiest people in America. And you wonder why we have a healthcare crisis. Stupidity That's why! The GOP healthcare plan will kill nearly 270k Americans simply because they don't have healthcare. My guest Dr. Martha Bireda and Alisa Hughley explain why.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thirteen! That's the number of white men that crafted the healthcare plan for over 350M Americans, and they did so, in 13 days. Theirs always been that superstition about the number 13 being unlucky.  Hotels, don't have a 13th floor. You rarely find it as a persons favorite number. And yet, that's the number of bonehead senators it took to totally destroy one sixth of our nations economy and steal $800 Billion out of Medicaid/Medicare and give $600 Billion in tax cuts to the wealthiest people in America. And you wonder why we have a healthcare crisis. Stupidity That's why! The GOP healthcare plan will kill nearly 270k Americans simply because they don't have healthcare. My guest Dr. Martha Bireda and Alisa Hughley explain why.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thirteen! That's the number of white men that crafted the healthcare plan for over 350M Americans, and they did so, in 13 days. Theirs always been that superstition about the number 13 being unlucky.  Hotels, don't have a 13th floor. You rarely find it...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>104 - The Real Death Panels</itunes:title>
    <title>104 - The Real Death Panels</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The GOP Senate Bill will ultimately cause 23Million American's, many of which are African American, to lose their healthcare insurance, not in the name of better insurance, but in the name of $600 Billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest people in America. More than 400 of the riches families in America will get $7Million per year in an epic illustration of a transfer of wealth; while the most vulnerable and the sickest of Americans, the elderly, disabled, poor, and black, will lost the only healthcare coverage that they had ever had, the Affordable Care Act. Thirteen rich white men, have decided what our nations healthcare will be for 350 Million Americans; one-sixth of our nations economy. And they did it without any input from women, disabled, or any one of color.  Thirteen, decided for America, and Black America was never represented.  My guests, Rebekah Caruthers, Alisa Hughley, and Marlon Jackson discuss the impact of healthcare on the Black community.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The GOP Senate Bill will ultimately cause 23Million American's, many of which are African American, to lose their healthcare insurance, not in the name of better insurance, but in the name of $600 Billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest people in America. More than 400 of the riches families in America will get $7Million per year in an epic illustration of a transfer of wealth; while the most vulnerable and the sickest of Americans, the elderly, disabled, poor, and black, will lost the only healthcare coverage that they had ever had, the Affordable Care Act. Thirteen rich white men, have decided what our nations healthcare will be for 350 Million Americans; one-sixth of our nations economy. And they did it without any input from women, disabled, or any one of color.  Thirteen, decided for America, and Black America was never represented.  My guests, Rebekah Caruthers, Alisa Hughley, and Marlon Jackson discuss the impact of healthcare on the Black community.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The GOP Senate Bill will ultimately cause 23Million American's, many of which are African American, to lose their healthcare insurance, not in the name of better insurance, but in the name of $600 Billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest people in Americ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3170</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>103 - The Killing Fields</itunes:title>
    <title>103 - The Killing Fields</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The acquittals of Deputy Sheriff Betty Jo Shelby and Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the killing of two unarmed African American men who in both cases were detained as a result of traffic stops by these officers, in separate and independent incidents, highlights the renewed belief that continues to haunt African American's and this nation at its core...RACISM! White America continues to want to sweep the injustices experienced by Black America under the rug and say that the victims are somehow to blame for their own deaths, when in both cases, the victims were complying with the officers. In neither case was there any reason to use deadly force, especially when neither victim was exhibiting any aggression or violence towards the officer or any other person at the time of their deaths. Joining me tonight is Retired New York City Police Detective, and current Director of Public Information and Political Affairs, for the Black Law Enforcement Alliance, and frequent contributor to MSNBC is Detective Marq Claxton, ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The acquittals of Deputy Sheriff Betty Jo Shelby and Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the killing of two unarmed African American men who in both cases were detained as a result of traffic stops by these officers, in separate and independent incidents, highlights the renewed belief that continues to haunt African American's and this nation at its core...RACISM! White America continues to want to sweep the injustices experienced by Black America under the rug and say that the victims are somehow to blame for their own deaths, when in both cases, the victims were complying with the officers. In neither case was there any reason to use deadly force, especially when neither victim was exhibiting any aggression or violence towards the officer or any other person at the time of their deaths. Joining me tonight is Retired New York City Police Detective, and current Director of Public Information and Political Affairs, for the Black Law Enforcement Alliance, and frequent contributor to MSNBC is Detective Marq Claxton, ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The acquittals of Deputy Sheriff Betty Jo Shelby and Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the killing of two unarmed African American men who in both cases were detained as a result of traffic stops by these officers, in separate and independent incidents,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3224</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>102 - &quot;The Consequences of 2016&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>102 - &quot;The Consequences of 2016&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[With just a 143 days in office and with more than a dozen investigations circling the White House, First Family members, staff, and Russia, it's no wonder so many American's have become more and more desensitized to the continuous volume of conflicts of interest surrounding this White House and staff. With each passing day, another news report reveals another questionable act by either Donald Trump or someone closely tied to him. When will it stop? Only when we can get him and his GOP cronies out of office.  So, don't stop making each day a day of reflection. And don't stop reflecting until you see what matters the most to you in your reflection.  America, you have to make a difference for you and your family, #WhatsAtStake for you? ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/524616]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With just a 143 days in office and with more than a dozen investigations circling the White House, First Family members, staff, and Russia, it's no wonder so many American's have become more and more desensitized to the continuous volume of conflicts of interest surrounding this White House and staff. With each passing day, another news report reveals another questionable act by either Donald Trump or someone closely tied to him. When will it stop? Only when we can get him and his GOP cronies out of office.  So, don't stop making each day a day of reflection. And don't stop reflecting until you see what matters the most to you in your reflection.  America, you have to make a difference for you and your family, #WhatsAtStake for you? ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With just a 143 days in office and with more than a dozen investigations circling the White House, First Family members, staff, and Russia, it's no wonder so many American's have become more and more desensitized to the continuous volume of conflicts o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3129</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>101 - Power - The Difference between Black &amp; White</itunes:title>
    <title>101 - Power - The Difference between Black &amp; White</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Strongmen regimes have been identified as political regimes that have a totalitarian dictator or autocrat seeking to rule by fear and threat. These leaders are typically void of any democratic philosophy, although they may use a democratic structure to hide their authoritarian rule. Most notable strongmen regimes are Russian President, Vladimir Putin; Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, and North Korea's President, Kim Jung-un to name a few. Donald Trump idolizes these individuals and is seeking to turn his administration and this country into a mirror of these autocratic governments. So, the question becomes, if Barack Obama displayed these strongman characteristics and sought to harness complete power under his authority, would congress, the media, and the Rust Belt White America respond in the same manner as they have with Donald Trump? Can a black man use the same tactics as a white man and get the same results? My guests, Ret. Lt. Col Warren Christopher, and Dr. Johnny B. Hill join me to discuss the reality of Power - The Difference between Blacks & Whites.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/514163]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Strongmen regimes have been identified as political regimes that have a totalitarian dictator or autocrat seeking to rule by fear and threat. These leaders are typically void of any democratic philosophy, although they may use a democratic structure to hide their authoritarian rule. Most notable strongmen regimes are Russian President, Vladimir Putin; Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, and North Korea's President, Kim Jung-un to name a few. Donald Trump idolizes these individuals and is seeking to turn his administration and this country into a mirror of these autocratic governments. So, the question becomes, if Barack Obama displayed these strongman characteristics and sought to harness complete power under his authority, would congress, the media, and the Rust Belt White America respond in the same manner as they have with Donald Trump? Can a black man use the same tactics as a white man and get the same results? My guests, Ret. Lt. Col Warren Christopher, and Dr. Johnny B. Hill join me to discuss the reality of Power - The Difference between Blacks & Whites.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Strongmen regimes have been identified as political regimes that have a totalitarian dictator or autocrat seeking to rule by fear and threat. These leaders are typically void of any democratic philosophy, although they may use a democratic structure to...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3168</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>100 - Death Panel</itunes:title>
    <title>100 - Death Panel</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Former VP Candidate Sarah Palin once suggested that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would create "death panels" because "bureaucrats" would decide who was worthy of health care. She called that such system was "downright evil!" The Republican controlled Congress, passed TrumpCare that would indeed create those Death Panels that Sarah Palin said would occur. She just didn't think it would be the Republican healthcare plan. Well, with $800Billion cut from Medicaid and $600Billion in tax cuts given to the rich, babies with Down Syndrome, Asthma, Cancer, or any other disease, may end up, on that Death Panel. My guests tonight: Dr. Marilyn McPherson-Corder, Commissioner Greg Stewart, and Dr. Jermane Bond discuss the impact on Black America. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/510818]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Former VP Candidate Sarah Palin once suggested that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would create "death panels" because "bureaucrats" would decide who was worthy of health care. She called that such system was "downright evil!" The Republican controlled Congress, passed TrumpCare that would indeed create those Death Panels that Sarah Palin said would occur. She just didn't think it would be the Republican healthcare plan. Well, with $800Billion cut from Medicaid and $600Billion in tax cuts given to the rich, babies with Down Syndrome, Asthma, Cancer, or any other disease, may end up, on that Death Panel. My guests tonight: Dr. Marilyn McPherson-Corder, Commissioner Greg Stewart, and Dr. Jermane Bond discuss the impact on Black America. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Former VP Candidate Sarah Palin once suggested that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would create "death panels" because "bureaucrats" would decide who was worthy of health care. She called that such system was "downright evil!" The Republican controlled ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3126</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>99 -  &quot;The First 100&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>99 -  &quot;The First 100&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[One Hundred days have never been so long. Every year someone says, this year has gone by so fast. Yet, these first 100 days of the Trump Administration actually feels like two or three years; nothing about it, has been quick.  Trumps 100 days has not had any legislation accomplishments or created any jobs, and Trump proclaims his first 100 is greater than any others. Unfortunately, the fact is, that Trump has the lowest rating of any President ever. Why should anyone believe this man? My guest California State Senator Steve Bradford, SkillTarget Co-Founder Brandon Andrews, and Principle of Caruthers Consulting, Rebekah Caruthers join me to explain why America's credibility is at stake. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/508359]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[One Hundred days have never been so long. Every year someone says, this year has gone by so fast. Yet, these first 100 days of the Trump Administration actually feels like two or three years; nothing about it, has been quick.  Trumps 100 days has not had any legislation accomplishments or created any jobs, and Trump proclaims his first 100 is greater than any others. Unfortunately, the fact is, that Trump has the lowest rating of any President ever. Why should anyone believe this man? My guest California State Senator Steve Bradford, SkillTarget Co-Founder Brandon Andrews, and Principle of Caruthers Consulting, Rebekah Caruthers join me to explain why America's credibility is at stake. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One Hundred days have never been so long. Every year someone says, this year has gone by so fast. Yet, these first 100 days of the Trump Administration actually feels like two or three years; nothing about it, has been quick.  Trumps 100 days has not h...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3082</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>98 -  &quot;POST STRIKE, PRE 100&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>98 -  &quot;POST STRIKE, PRE 100&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ On Thursday,  April 6, 2017 at approximately 8:40pm EST, the United States military launched Tomahawk missiles at Syrian airfields in response to Syrian's use of chemical weapons against their own people. Unfortunately, that strike did nothing to halt the Syrian slaughter of innocent women and children, nor did it give this president any post strike boost in his job approval ratings.  This Administration had done nothing to address the issues affecting millions of Americans, many of which voted for this president. So, today we declare Donald Trumps first 100 days as, detached from reality.  Never again, will America subject itself to then whelms of a narcissistic, egotistical, autocratic person.  Nooo...next time America will step up an not be fooled.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/504998]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Thursday,  April 6, 2017 at approximately 8:40pm EST, the United States military launched Tomahawk missiles at Syrian airfields in response to Syrian's use of chemical weapons against their own people. Unfortunately, that strike did nothing to halt the Syrian slaughter of innocent women and children, nor did it give this president any post strike boost in his job approval ratings.  This Administration had done nothing to address the issues affecting millions of Americans, many of which voted for this president. So, today we declare Donald Trumps first 100 days as, detached from reality.  Never again, will America subject itself to then whelms of a narcissistic, egotistical, autocratic person.  Nooo...next time America will step up an not be fooled.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ On Thursday,  April 6, 2017 at approximately 8:40pm EST, the United States military launched Tomahawk missiles at Syrian airfields in response to Syrian's use of chemical weapons against their own people. Unfortunately, that strike did nothing to halt...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3233</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>97 - &#39;NUCLEAR&#39;</itunes:title>
    <title>97 - &#39;NUCLEAR&#39;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Since January 20, 2017, some 80 days ago the nation has been in continuous chaos and confusion with no signs of it ending anytime soon. The nepotism of this administration and the conflicts of interest are momentous and clearly demonstrate a complete disregard for the integrity and credibility for the Office of the Presidency.  The impact that this administration has had on our domestic and foreign policy, our allies, and even our adversaries has been devastating. A further indication that knowledge, experience, and understanding of our Constitution, our three branches of government, and the roles and responsibilities of each individual representing the Office of the President, is crucial and should not be taken lightly or as another notch in a belt. The direction of this nation falls on the shoulder's of those American's who chose to sit and be a spectator, rather than engage and be a participant. Our experts weigh in on the current state of our nation, Commissioner Greg Stewart, Political Consultant Rebekah Caruthers and Author & Professor Dr. Johnny B. Hill. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since January 20, 2017, some 80 days ago the nation has been in continuous chaos and confusion with no signs of it ending anytime soon. The nepotism of this administration and the conflicts of interest are momentous and clearly demonstrate a complete disregard for the integrity and credibility for the Office of the Presidency.  The impact that this administration has had on our domestic and foreign policy, our allies, and even our adversaries has been devastating. A further indication that knowledge, experience, and understanding of our Constitution, our three branches of government, and the roles and responsibilities of each individual representing the Office of the President, is crucial and should not be taken lightly or as another notch in a belt. The direction of this nation falls on the shoulder's of those American's who chose to sit and be a spectator, rather than engage and be a participant. Our experts weigh in on the current state of our nation, Commissioner Greg Stewart, Political Consultant Rebekah Caruthers and Author & Professor Dr. Johnny B. Hill. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Since January 20, 2017, some 80 days ago the nation has been in continuous chaos and confusion with no signs of it ending anytime soon. The nepotism of this administration and the conflicts of interest are momentous and clearly demonstrate a complete d...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics Today, Mikal Kelly Williams, Trump, blis, politics, nuclear, caruthers, Dr. Johnny G. Hill</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>96 - &quot;Ain&#39;t Nothing Funny About Trump&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>96 - &quot;Ain&#39;t Nothing Funny About Trump&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In just 73 days, Donald Trump has been able to turn the American society upside down with criminal investigations, failed policies, a lack of knowledge, an autocratic totalitarian narcissistic nepotism, and no clear direction for the country.  This administrations lack of ability to govern or provide any frame of leadership has caused the American people to wonder if our nation is safe in the hands of a 70yr old twitter techie.  America has entrusted its future to the hands of someone without any experience and now they are reaping what they have sown.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/497298]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In just 73 days, Donald Trump has been able to turn the American society upside down with criminal investigations, failed policies, a lack of knowledge, an autocratic totalitarian narcissistic nepotism, and no clear direction for the country.  This administrations lack of ability to govern or provide any frame of leadership has caused the American people to wonder if our nation is safe in the hands of a 70yr old twitter techie.  America has entrusted its future to the hands of someone without any experience and now they are reaping what they have sown.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In just 73 days, Donald Trump has been able to turn the American society upside down with criminal investigations, failed policies, a lack of knowledge, an autocratic totalitarian narcissistic nepotism, and no clear direction for the country.  This adm...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>95 - &quot;Donald Trump&#39;s Presidency, means America&#39;s Suffrage&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Just 60 days in and the Trump Administration is officially under criminal investigation by the FBI. Not since Nixon, have we seen such criminal activity by a President or his staff. But in 2016, the Trump family made history for the number of investigations opened in the first 100 days of a new administration. The budget, healthcare, jobs, infrastructure, housing and education policies are all under siege as a result of this administrations dereliction to duty. What's At Stake for the American people and how will we overcome the continual cycle of investigations, tweets, and blatant lies by this President of the United States of America? Can we afford to sit back and wait to see what happens next? I don't think so. My panel of insiders, Rebekah Caruthers, Greg Stewart and Rep. Robin Kelly, shared their thoughts and insight into what's next for America.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just 60 days in and the Trump Administration is officially under criminal investigation by the FBI. Not since Nixon, have we seen such criminal activity by a President or his staff. But in 2016, the Trump family made history for the number of investigations opened in the first 100 days of a new administration. The budget, healthcare, jobs, infrastructure, housing and education policies are all under siege as a result of this administrations dereliction to duty. What's At Stake for the American people and how will we overcome the continual cycle of investigations, tweets, and blatant lies by this President of the United States of America? Can we afford to sit back and wait to see what happens next? I don't think so. My panel of insiders, Rebekah Caruthers, Greg Stewart and Rep. Robin Kelly, shared their thoughts and insight into what's next for America.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Just 60 days in and the Trump Administration is officially under criminal investigation by the FBI. Not since Nixon, have we seen such criminal activity by a President or his staff. But in 2016, the Trump family made history for the number of investiga...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>94 - &quot;The Ignorance of A Brain Surgeon&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>94 - &quot;The Ignorance of A Brain Surgeon&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Ignorance, Incompetence, and Narcissism are not qualities one would look for in someone they would want to lead them, and it certainly shouldn't be the character traits of the President of the United States.  Nor should these same traits be the qualities of our Federal Agency Secretaries, unfortunately, in America; the home of the brave and the land of the free, 43 million people decided that those are the exact qualities they wanted to put the future of their family in the hands of. Welcome to the Trump Debacle. Dr. Ben Carson, HUD Secretary believes that slaves were immigrants and that their journey to American was filled with hopes and dreams of the good life and a prosperous future for their Massa (Master) fathered children. Dr. Lewis Brogden shares his historical perspective on Trump and the dismissive nature of our American slave history that Ben Carson attempted to do with his asinine comments.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ignorance, Incompetence, and Narcissism are not qualities one would look for in someone they would want to lead them, and it certainly shouldn't be the character traits of the President of the United States.  Nor should these same traits be the qualities of our Federal Agency Secretaries, unfortunately, in America; the home of the brave and the land of the free, 43 million people decided that those are the exact qualities they wanted to put the future of their family in the hands of. Welcome to the Trump Debacle. Dr. Ben Carson, HUD Secretary believes that slaves were immigrants and that their journey to American was filled with hopes and dreams of the good life and a prosperous future for their Massa (Master) fathered children. Dr. Lewis Brogden shares his historical perspective on Trump and the dismissive nature of our American slave history that Ben Carson attempted to do with his asinine comments.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ignorance, Incompetence, and Narcissism are not qualities one would look for in someone they would want to lead them, and it certainly shouldn't be the character traits of the President of the United States.  Nor should these same traits be the qualiti...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>93 - &quot;Trump &amp; Bannon&#39;s Predatory Message&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>93 - &quot;Trump &amp; Bannon&#39;s Predatory Message&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Nationalism, Autocracy, lies, and more lies, are what this Trump Administration has been based on. The American people were bamboozled, repeatedly lied to, mislead, and been made a party of the election of the worst and most unqualified individual ever to hold elected office. The "fake news" that this administration has fed to the American people have been so ingrained in white nationalism that Steve Bannon himself told the Conservative Political Action Conference just how he planned to destabilize and destroy the American government based on economic nationalism. The predatory messages that these folks are spewing are detrimentally dangerous to our American society and void of any Constitutional resolve. To discuss the dysfunctionality of this Trump Administration is Prof. Sharon Kyle and Rebekah Caruthers. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nationalism, Autocracy, lies, and more lies, are what this Trump Administration has been based on. The American people were bamboozled, repeatedly lied to, mislead, and been made a party of the election of the worst and most unqualified individual ever to hold elected office. The "fake news" that this administration has fed to the American people have been so ingrained in white nationalism that Steve Bannon himself told the Conservative Political Action Conference just how he planned to destabilize and destroy the American government based on economic nationalism. The predatory messages that these folks are spewing are detrimentally dangerous to our American society and void of any Constitutional resolve. To discuss the dysfunctionality of this Trump Administration is Prof. Sharon Kyle and Rebekah Caruthers. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nationalism, Autocracy, lies, and more lies, are what this Trump Administration has been based on. The American people were bamboozled, repeatedly lied to, mislead, and been made a party of the election of the worst and most unqualified individual ever...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>92 - &quot;Donald Trump: Unqualified and Unprepared&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>92 - &quot;Donald Trump: Unqualified and Unprepared&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[During the 2016 Presidential election many conscious sensitive republican American's found themselves in precarious positions attempting to defend their support for Donald Trump while still trying to maintain some dignity among their peers. The results of the election didn't help much to pivot away from the rhetoric and tone, nor did it create any substantive agenda. No, instead it gave way to a group of unqualified, unprepared and incompetent staffers and president around the White House and in major cabinet positions. Tonight we discuss the level of dysfunction and destruction under the Trump Administration with Greg Stewart and Will Jawando.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/482479]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[During the 2016 Presidential election many conscious sensitive republican American's found themselves in precarious positions attempting to defend their support for Donald Trump while still trying to maintain some dignity among their peers. The results of the election didn't help much to pivot away from the rhetoric and tone, nor did it create any substantive agenda. No, instead it gave way to a group of unqualified, unprepared and incompetent staffers and president around the White House and in major cabinet positions. Tonight we discuss the level of dysfunction and destruction under the Trump Administration with Greg Stewart and Will Jawando.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[During the 2016 Presidential election many conscious sensitive republican American's found themselves in precarious positions attempting to defend their support for Donald Trump while still trying to maintain some dignity among their peers. The results...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>91 -  &quot;Till...Session&#39;s End&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>91 -  &quot;Till...Session&#39;s End&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[On February 9, 2017 the 84th U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions was sworn in as the Top Law Enforcement official in America. Yet, this AG has a history and has made public statements of denying, obstructing, and supporting legislation that suppresses the votes of African Americans and Latinos; seeks to overturn Roe v. Wade and a woman's constitutional right to chose; along with legislation to set back legal rights of members of the LGBT community. All of this during the celebration of Black History Month that supports the diversity of our nation. Unfortunately, this Attorney General has sought to obstruct the Civil Rights of our citizens and like his president, can only see contributions from deceased Fredrick Douglas who died more than 100 years ago in 1895, rather than speaking to the current state of our nations civil rights.  My guest tonight is Dr. Wilmer Leon, host of "Inside the Issues w/Wilmer Leon" and Award Filmmaker and Producer, Keith Beauchamp.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[On February 9, 2017 the 84th U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions was sworn in as the Top Law Enforcement official in America. Yet, this AG has a history and has made public statements of denying, obstructing, and supporting legislation that suppresses the votes of African Americans and Latinos; seeks to overturn Roe v. Wade and a woman's constitutional right to chose; along with legislation to set back legal rights of members of the LGBT community. All of this during the celebration of Black History Month that supports the diversity of our nation. Unfortunately, this Attorney General has sought to obstruct the Civil Rights of our citizens and like his president, can only see contributions from deceased Fredrick Douglas who died more than 100 years ago in 1895, rather than speaking to the current state of our nations civil rights.  My guest tonight is Dr. Wilmer Leon, host of "Inside the Issues w/Wilmer Leon" and Award Filmmaker and Producer, Keith Beauchamp.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On February 9, 2017 the 84th U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions was sworn in as the Top Law Enforcement official in America. Yet, this AG has a history and has made public statements of denying, obstructing, and supporting legislation that suppresses...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>90 - &quot;The True Alternative Facts&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>90 - &quot;The True Alternative Facts&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ In eighteen days, the Trump Administration has clearly demonstrated that they are all way over their heads in attempting to run this government. They have disrespected federal judges, banned Americans and legal residents with a ban that isn't a ban, assailed polling that they once embraced as biblical, lied about the number of attendees at their inauguration, become besties with Vladimir Putin, and now even deciding which facts are going to be facts. This is who America has decided they want to lead our country...SMH]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/473834]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ In eighteen days, the Trump Administration has clearly demonstrated that they are all way over their heads in attempting to run this government. They have disrespected federal judges, banned Americans and legal residents with a ban that isn't a ban, assailed polling that they once embraced as biblical, lied about the number of attendees at their inauguration, become besties with Vladimir Putin, and now even deciding which facts are going to be facts. This is who America has decided they want to lead our country...SMH]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ In eighteen days, the Trump Administration has clearly demonstrated that they are all way over their heads in attempting to run this government. They have disrespected federal judges, banned Americans and legal residents with a ban that isn't a ban, a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>89 - &quot;13th&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>89 - &quot;13th&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[For more than 18months, racially charged rhetoric, hatred, masogeny, homophobia, you name it and it was front and center at every campaign event for Donald Trump. That same rhetoric has continued into the Oval office and the cabinet selection of Donald Trump. Many of his cabinet selections have a history of racial bias and hateful language towards people of color. Ironically, they all seem to take on the same prosauna as Donald Trump, if they don't like the truth, they make up their own and push it over and over until they can change the story and move on to something new.  Donald Trump and his administration have instilled fear among our nations most vulnerable citizens and have opened the door and welcomed our adversaries as if they were allies. The ignorance of this authoritarian, will be critical to our democracy as we know it. My guest, Greg Stewart, Dr. Johnny B. Hill, and Clifton Rogers share their thoughts on the new administrations.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/466087]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For more than 18months, racially charged rhetoric, hatred, masogeny, homophobia, you name it and it was front and center at every campaign event for Donald Trump. That same rhetoric has continued into the Oval office and the cabinet selection of Donald Trump. Many of his cabinet selections have a history of racial bias and hateful language towards people of color. Ironically, they all seem to take on the same prosauna as Donald Trump, if they don't like the truth, they make up their own and push it over and over until they can change the story and move on to something new.  Donald Trump and his administration have instilled fear among our nations most vulnerable citizens and have opened the door and welcomed our adversaries as if they were allies. The ignorance of this authoritarian, will be critical to our democracy as we know it. My guest, Greg Stewart, Dr. Johnny B. Hill, and Clifton Rogers share their thoughts on the new administrations.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For more than 18months, racially charged rhetoric, hatred, masogeny, homophobia, you name it and it was front and center at every campaign event for Donald Trump. That same rhetoric has continued into the Oval office and the cabinet selection of Donald...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>88 - &quot;The Stupidity of Crime&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>88 - &quot;The Stupidity of Crime&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Todays technology has provided a glimpse into the actions and minds of criminals in the millennial age. The rise of social media to document everything you do, doesn't stop with junior and senior high school kids. It captures, adults, celebrities, athletes, even the President of the United States. Noo, social media has allowed even the most criminally inclined to post their illegal actions for some kind of notoriety.  On New Years Day, three teenagers and one adult kidnapped, torched, and humiliated another teenager with a disability for more than two days and streamed it LIVE on Facebook. While another would be theft, is caught on camera using the credit card of a man who has been missing for four weeks, while shopping with her five year old son. What are these people thinking? Your right, they aren't thinking. And now, they've signed up for 30, thirty years in the penitentiary.  Why...?]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/460513]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Todays technology has provided a glimpse into the actions and minds of criminals in the millennial age. The rise of social media to document everything you do, doesn't stop with junior and senior high school kids. It captures, adults, celebrities, athletes, even the President of the United States. Noo, social media has allowed even the most criminally inclined to post their illegal actions for some kind of notoriety.  On New Years Day, three teenagers and one adult kidnapped, torched, and humiliated another teenager with a disability for more than two days and streamed it LIVE on Facebook. While another would be theft, is caught on camera using the credit card of a man who has been missing for four weeks, while shopping with her five year old son. What are these people thinking? Your right, they aren't thinking. And now, they've signed up for 30, thirty years in the penitentiary.  Why...?]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Todays technology has provided a glimpse into the actions and minds of criminals in the millennial age. The rise of social media to document everything you do, doesn't stop with junior and senior high school kids. It captures, adults, celebrities, athl...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3650</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>87 - Trump Embraces Racial Politics</itunes:title>
    <title>87 - Trump Embraces Racial Politics</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Dog Whistle politics are the politics that frequently spew racial animus and division among different ethnic groups as a result of the constant and often times incendiary rhetoric. Many Southern Democrats, whom are now staunch conservative Republicans, used divisive language to stir up hatred for white voters against Liberals who were supported by civil rights organizations that were predominately black. The racial code words used by Richard Nixon in 1970 is the same language Donald Trump used during the 2016 Presidential Election. Racial Politics has re-emerged in America when it was said that we were in a “Post Racial” society. The documentary 13th featured on the broadcast, enlightens and educates many who were clearly unaware of the racial foundations previously laid to impact the mood and turnout of the 2016 election proving that America was never in a post racial society, just a well hidden one. Sooo…welcome to the Post Trump Society of Racial Politics.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/454386]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dog Whistle politics are the politics that frequently spew racial animus and division among different ethnic groups as a result of the constant and often times incendiary rhetoric. Many Southern Democrats, whom are now staunch conservative Republicans, used divisive language to stir up hatred for white voters against Liberals who were supported by civil rights organizations that were predominately black. The racial code words used by Richard Nixon in 1970 is the same language Donald Trump used during the 2016 Presidential Election. Racial Politics has re-emerged in America when it was said that we were in a “Post Racial” society. The documentary 13th featured on the broadcast, enlightens and educates many who were clearly unaware of the racial foundations previously laid to impact the mood and turnout of the 2016 election proving that America was never in a post racial society, just a well hidden one. Sooo…welcome to the Post Trump Society of Racial Politics.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dog Whistle politics are the politics that frequently spew racial animus and division among different ethnic groups as a result of the constant and often times incendiary rhetoric. Many Southern Democrats, whom are now staunch conservative Republicans,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>86 - The Depth of Alzheimer’s</itunes:title>
    <title>86 - The Depth of Alzheimer’s</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease that claimed ten thousand new victims each day. My daughter’s grandmother was one of those victims. My mother will be another when her time comes. Caring for my mother can be trying and exhausting at times, but its what you do for your loved one. I’m grateful for the opportunity and yet, I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. Dan Gasby, husband of supermodel and restaurantuer, B. Smith, and Dr. Goldie Byrd shared their research and personal experience on the disease. The personal experience of Dan Gasby and his wife B. Smith helped me to better understand and cope with what my destiny with my mother will become. Many thanks to Dr. Goldie Byrd and Mr. Dan Gasby.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease that claimed ten thousand new victims each day. My daughter’s grandmother was one of those victims. My mother will be another when her time comes. Caring for my mother can be trying and exhausting at times, but its what you do for your loved one. I’m grateful for the opportunity and yet, I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. Dan Gasby, husband of supermodel and restaurantuer, B. Smith, and Dr. Goldie Byrd shared their research and personal experience on the disease. The personal experience of Dan Gasby and his wife B. Smith helped me to better understand and cope with what my destiny with my mother will become. Many thanks to Dr. Goldie Byrd and Mr. Dan Gasby.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease that claimed ten thousand new victims each day. My daughter’s grandmother was one of those victims. My mother will be another when her time comes. Caring for my mother can be trying and exhausting at times, but its what ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3346</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>85 - “Only Crooks Make $25M Settlements”</itunes:title>
    <title>85 - “Only Crooks Make $25M Settlements”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ The 2016 Presidential election featured the President-elect Donald Trump railing against Hillary Clinton calling her a crook because she was paid for making speeches after leaving the State Department. Well, we find out that Trumps initial cabinet selections have done the same thing, even getting paid from terrorist groups. Now, Mr. Never Settle, is settling the Trump University lawsuit for $25million something he said he would never do because he wasn’t wrong. Well, I guess proving that would have been harder to do than writing a check for $25M. Only crooks settle, and Donald Trump is in fact, a CROOK!]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/445432]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The 2016 Presidential election featured the President-elect Donald Trump railing against Hillary Clinton calling her a crook because she was paid for making speeches after leaving the State Department. Well, we find out that Trumps initial cabinet selections have done the same thing, even getting paid from terrorist groups. Now, Mr. Never Settle, is settling the Trump University lawsuit for $25million something he said he would never do because he wasn’t wrong. Well, I guess proving that would have been harder to do than writing a check for $25M. Only crooks settle, and Donald Trump is in fact, a CROOK!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The 2016 Presidential election featured the President-elect Donald Trump railing against Hillary Clinton calling her a crook because she was paid for making speeches after leaving the State Department. Well, we find out that Trumps initial cabinet sel...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3550</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>84 - Bigotry in 1600</itunes:title>
    <title>84 - Bigotry in 1600</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, Nov 8th America announced that racism, bigotry, misogyny and inexperience are not disqualifiers for them to elect a Commander in Chief and Leader of the Free World. For forty-five percent of the nations population to sit out this election given the magnitude of the Supreme Court and so many other issues.  A new era is coming to America, an era that embraces the Alt-Right of conservatism and ignores the divisiveness of what has occurred.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/443108]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, Nov 8th America announced that racism, bigotry, misogyny and inexperience are not disqualifiers for them to elect a Commander in Chief and Leader of the Free World. For forty-five percent of the nations population to sit out this election given the magnitude of the Supreme Court and so many other issues.  A new era is coming to America, an era that embraces the Alt-Right of conservatism and ignores the divisiveness of what has occurred.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, Nov 8th America announced that racism, bigotry, misogyny and inexperience are not disqualifiers for them to elect a Commander in Chief and Leader of the Free World. For forty-five percent of the nations population to sit out this election ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3575</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>83 - Suburban Whites or Urban Blacks, Which will Decide?</itunes:title>
    <title>83 - Suburban Whites or Urban Blacks, Which will Decide?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[GOP Nominee Donald Trump decided that suburban white America was his ticket to victory and that alienating the urban Hispanics, African Americans, and eventually women wouldn’t matter that angry white America could take him over the top.  Will it work, is there enough white men in America that will support a racially bigoted, misogynistic, narcissistic, self absorbed seventy year old child to lead the most powerful nation on the earth? Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., Amb Suzan Johnson Cook, Mr. Brandon Andrews, and Dr. Wilmer Leon share their perspectives on Decision 2016 the Presidential elections.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[GOP Nominee Donald Trump decided that suburban white America was his ticket to victory and that alienating the urban Hispanics, African Americans, and eventually women wouldn’t matter that angry white America could take him over the top.  Will it work, is there enough white men in America that will support a racially bigoted, misogynistic, narcissistic, self absorbed seventy year old child to lead the most powerful nation on the earth? Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., Amb Suzan Johnson Cook, Mr. Brandon Andrews, and Dr. Wilmer Leon share their perspectives on Decision 2016 the Presidential elections.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[GOP Nominee Donald Trump decided that suburban white America was his ticket to victory and that alienating the urban Hispanics, African Americans, and eventually women wouldn’t matter that angry white America could take him over the top.  Will it work,...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3434</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, super tuesday, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>82 - Dangerous Don &amp; His Bag of Tricks</itunes:title>
    <title>82 - Dangerous Don &amp; His Bag of Tricks</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The GOP Nominee suggested that African Americans and Latinos would break the law and vote more than once because “the system is rigged” and if we don’t watch out, then someone could break the law and rig the election. The irony of this is Donald Trump was right, someone would do that, and it was an Iowa female Trump supporter what followed Trumps direction to commit fraud and vote twice in a Presidential election.  Donald Trump told supporters in Colorado, to “get a new ballot and vote again, your old ballot is no good.” This is the GOP nominee for President of the United States.  Tom Morris, Jr, joins me to discuss the dangers of Donald Trump. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The GOP Nominee suggested that African Americans and Latinos would break the law and vote more than once because “the system is rigged” and if we don’t watch out, then someone could break the law and rig the election. The irony of this is Donald Trump was right, someone would do that, and it was an Iowa female Trump supporter what followed Trumps direction to commit fraud and vote twice in a Presidential election.  Donald Trump told supporters in Colorado, to “get a new ballot and vote again, your old ballot is no good.” This is the GOP nominee for President of the United States.  Tom Morris, Jr, joins me to discuss the dangers of Donald Trump. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The GOP Nominee suggested that African Americans and Latinos would break the law and vote more than once because “the system is rigged” and if we don’t watch out, then someone could break the law and rig the election. The irony of this is Donald Trump ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3352</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>81 - “The albatross of Trump for the Black Vote…”</itunes:title>
    <title>81 - “The albatross of Trump for the Black Vote…”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Donald Trump told an all white audience in Wisconsin that he wanted to help minorities, specifically African Americans, because “What Do They Have to Lose?” Give him a chance…Well, African Americans have a great deal to lose, National Stop & Frisk, Birther Saga, Central Park 5, Sued by Justice Department for not renting to African Americans, No National Minimum Wage increase, Suggesting African Americans will illegally vote multiple times, Encouraged supporters to assault blacks at his rally’s. These are just a few things that Donald Trump has implied and said about African Americans, and its these things that are the albatross around his neck. Black America will never support Donald Trump. My guest, Dr. Lewis Brogdon shares his insight and wisdom on the Black Vote!]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/435979]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Donald Trump told an all white audience in Wisconsin that he wanted to help minorities, specifically African Americans, because “What Do They Have to Lose?” Give him a chance…Well, African Americans have a great deal to lose, National Stop & Frisk, Birther Saga, Central Park 5, Sued by Justice Department for not renting to African Americans, No National Minimum Wage increase, Suggesting African Americans will illegally vote multiple times, Encouraged supporters to assault blacks at his rally’s. These are just a few things that Donald Trump has implied and said about African Americans, and its these things that are the albatross around his neck. Black America will never support Donald Trump. My guest, Dr. Lewis Brogdon shares his insight and wisdom on the Black Vote!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Donald Trump told an all white audience in Wisconsin that he wanted to help minorities, specifically African Americans, because “What Do They Have to Lose?” Give him a chance…Well, African Americans have a great deal to lose, National Stop & Frisk, Bir...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3312</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, super tuesday, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>80 - “When Rape Isn’t Enough”</itunes:title>
    <title>80 - “When Rape Isn’t Enough”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[When Texas Congressman Blake Farenthold (R) told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes that he would have to think about whether or not he would continue to support GOP nominee Donald Trump, if he has said, “I like raping women!” Rep. Farenthold said, it would be bad, but he would have to understand the context in which Trump made such criminal suggestion. Like most GOP supporters, nothing is off limits for them to stand behind an unqualified racist and misogynist candidate. My guest Greg Stewart and Dr. Lewis Brogdon join me to discuss the insanity of the Trumpsters philosophy.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When Texas Congressman Blake Farenthold (R) told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes that he would have to think about whether or not he would continue to support GOP nominee Donald Trump, if he has said, “I like raping women!” Rep. Farenthold said, it would be bad, but he would have to understand the context in which Trump made such criminal suggestion. Like most GOP supporters, nothing is off limits for them to stand behind an unqualified racist and misogynist candidate. My guest Greg Stewart and Dr. Lewis Brogdon join me to discuss the insanity of the Trumpsters philosophy.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When Texas Congressman Blake Farenthold (R) told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes that he would have to think about whether or not he would continue to support GOP nominee Donald Trump, if he has said, “I like raping women!” Rep. Farenthold said, it would be bad, b...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3422</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>79 - PREDATOR</itunes:title>
    <title>79 - PREDATOR</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Donald Trumps bombshell video exposes DT for who he is…a “SEXUAL PREDATOR!” A man who brags about committing sexual assaults on women and getting away with it because he’s a celebrity. America felt ashamed of Bill Clinton when he was impeached for his sexual encounter, and now we are actually considering a self proclaimed sexual abuser. America, what are you thinking? Donald Trump is a criminal.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Donald Trumps bombshell video exposes DT for who he is…a “SEXUAL PREDATOR!” A man who brags about committing sexual assaults on women and getting away with it because he’s a celebrity. America felt ashamed of Bill Clinton when he was impeached for his sexual encounter, and now we are actually considering a self proclaimed sexual abuser. America, what are you thinking? Donald Trump is a criminal.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Donald Trumps bombshell video exposes DT for who he is…a “SEXUAL PREDATOR!” A man who brags about committing sexual assaults on women and getting away with it because he’s a celebrity. America felt ashamed of Bill Clinton when he was impeached for his ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3206</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>78 - The Debate: “Social Justice &amp; Presidential”</itunes:title>
    <title>78 - The Debate: “Social Justice &amp; Presidential”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ Last week America was shown two more police shootings of African American men. One of the videos clearly shows the victim with his hands up, and the other shows the victim with his hands down. Neither video shows any aggression or violence, so why did they both end up dead? Cops shoot, and black men get killed. What will Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump do about police brutality against black men; say it doesn’t exist or demand changes to policies and procedures when encountering African Americans? Well, 100 million viewers will watch their answers and decide who is best prepared to lead our nation and mend our relationships.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last week America was shown two more police shootings of African American men. One of the videos clearly shows the victim with his hands up, and the other shows the victim with his hands down. Neither video shows any aggression or violence, so why did they both end up dead? Cops shoot, and black men get killed. What will Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump do about police brutality against black men; say it doesn’t exist or demand changes to policies and procedures when encountering African Americans? Well, 100 million viewers will watch their answers and decide who is best prepared to lead our nation and mend our relationships.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Last week America was shown two more police shootings of African American men. One of the videos clearly shows the victim with his hands up, and the other shows the victim with his hands down. Neither video shows any aggression or violence, so why did...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3132</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>77 - Donald Trump Agrees POTUS is American, REALLY? </itunes:title>
    <title>77 - Donald Trump Agrees POTUS is American, REALLY? </title>
    <description><![CDATA[Over the past 5 years, Republican Presidential  Nominee Donald "Nazi" Trump has lied, slandered, fabricated, deceived and subterfuge the truth about President Obama's citizenship. He repeatedly suggested that the POTUS was illegal, foreign, a muslim, and born in Kenya. Well, he recently decided that Barack Obama was born in America, but still didn't apologize for his hateful and insidious speech. Donald Trump, is a fraud and a NAZI. Who do you want to with their finger on the button? ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/423658]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the past 5 years, Republican Presidential  Nominee Donald "Nazi" Trump has lied, slandered, fabricated, deceived and subterfuge the truth about President Obama's citizenship. He repeatedly suggested that the POTUS was illegal, foreign, a muslim, and born in Kenya. Well, he recently decided that Barack Obama was born in America, but still didn't apologize for his hateful and insidious speech. Donald Trump, is a fraud and a NAZI. Who do you want to with their finger on the button? ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Over the past 5 years, Republican Presidential  Nominee Donald "Nazi" Trump has lied, slandered, fabricated, deceived and subterfuge the truth about President Obama's citizenship. He repeatedly suggested that the POTUS was illegal, foreign, a muslim, a...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3805</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>76 -  “Donald Trump is Blackish for African American Voters”</itunes:title>
    <title>76 -  “Donald Trump is Blackish for African American Voters”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Is it strange that Donald Trump made a pitch to African Americans while speaking to an All White crowd in a 95% white county? How about asking Black American to vote for him while he told them “your already living in poverty, you have bad schools, you don’t have any jobs, and you don’t have any healthcare, your lives are a Total Catastrophe! So, what do you have to lose by voting for me? And this was the reason why sound and rational thinking African Americans would support him. Really?  Trump supporter Sean P. Jackson, Chairman of the Florida Black Republican Caucus tells us why. And Pastor Alex Bellow joins me to discuss the floods in Louisiana.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is it strange that Donald Trump made a pitch to African Americans while speaking to an All White crowd in a 95% white county? How about asking Black American to vote for him while he told them “your already living in poverty, you have bad schools, you don’t have any jobs, and you don’t have any healthcare, your lives are a Total Catastrophe! So, what do you have to lose by voting for me? And this was the reason why sound and rational thinking African Americans would support him. Really?  Trump supporter Sean P. Jackson, Chairman of the Florida Black Republican Caucus tells us why. And Pastor Alex Bellow joins me to discuss the floods in Louisiana.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Is it strange that Donald Trump made a pitch to African Americans while speaking to an All White crowd in a 95% white county? How about asking Black American to vote for him while he told them “your already living in poverty, you have bad schools, you ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3427</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>75 - Donald Trump Criticizes War Hero Capt. Khan’s Parents</itunes:title>
    <title>75 - Donald Trump Criticizes War Hero Capt. Khan’s Parents</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Every day Donald Trump continues to alienate and divide this country with his racist rhetoric as the Republican nominee for President. This narcissistic, insecure, self absorbed neophyte sunk to his lowest level by criticizing and disparaging the heroics of Captain Humayun Khan and his grieving parents. Donald Trump is completely void of any patriotism or respect for others.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every day Donald Trump continues to alienate and divide this country with his racist rhetoric as the Republican nominee for President. This narcissistic, insecure, self absorbed neophyte sunk to his lowest level by criticizing and disparaging the heroics of Captain Humayun Khan and his grieving parents. Donald Trump is completely void of any patriotism or respect for others.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Every day Donald Trump continues to alienate and divide this country with his racist rhetoric as the Republican nominee for President. This narcissistic, insecure, self absorbed neophyte sunk to his lowest level by criticizing and disparaging the heroi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2958</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>74 - Donald Trumps Approach to America… Death &amp; Destruction</itunes:title>
    <title>74 - Donald Trumps Approach to America… Death &amp; Destruction</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ GOP Nominee Donald Trump and the theme of the Republican National Convention portrayed the darkest perspective of what America stands for.  The GOP and their surrogates spew evil racist rhetoric that exemplifies the views of its leaders and the descent of America’s pride. My guests Jewell Elliott, Esq and Romonta share insightful analysis for solutions for Americans living in a time of uncertainty.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/405015]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ GOP Nominee Donald Trump and the theme of the Republican National Convention portrayed the darkest perspective of what America stands for.  The GOP and their surrogates spew evil racist rhetoric that exemplifies the views of its leaders and the descent of America’s pride. My guests Jewell Elliott, Esq and Romonta share insightful analysis for solutions for Americans living in a time of uncertainty.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ GOP Nominee Donald Trump and the theme of the Republican National Convention portrayed the darkest perspective of what America stands for.  The GOP and their surrogates spew evil racist rhetoric that exemplifies the views of its leaders and the descen...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3274</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>73 - Consequences of Black Blood w/Blue.The Trump Factor</itunes:title>
    <title>73 - Consequences of Black Blood w/Blue.The Trump Factor</title>
    <description><![CDATA[African Americans have been killed 9 times more often at the hands of white police officers than any other race. With recent deaths of more black men by white cops, some have instilled the “Eye for an Eye” mentality and have sought to be a martyr for Black Lives Matter. But the killing of police have altered the focus and divided the urban sector even more.  Donald Trump has fueled this divide with his racist rhetoric and bigoted tone seeking to steam roll over the American values we share as citizens.  America’s greatness begins without Donald Trumps bigotry. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/402832]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[African Americans have been killed 9 times more often at the hands of white police officers than any other race. With recent deaths of more black men by white cops, some have instilled the “Eye for an Eye” mentality and have sought to be a martyr for Black Lives Matter. But the killing of police have altered the focus and divided the urban sector even more.  Donald Trump has fueled this divide with his racist rhetoric and bigoted tone seeking to steam roll over the American values we share as citizens.  America’s greatness begins without Donald Trumps bigotry. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[African Americans have been killed 9 times more often at the hands of white police officers than any other race. With recent deaths of more black men by white cops, some have instilled the “Eye for an Eye” mentality and have sought to be a martyr for B...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3386</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>72 - Modern Day Klansman Rudy Giuliani spews Racist Rhetoric Condoning Black Killings</itunes:title>
    <title>72 - Modern Day Klansman Rudy Giuliani spews Racist Rhetoric Condoning Black Killings</title>
    <description><![CDATA[African American males are 9 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than any other race. Unfortunately, Racist Rudy told national media that black parents need to tell their children to respect the cops, in spite of the cops continual killing of unarmed black men.  White cops must give respect to get respect, and stop being scared of innocent unarmed black men.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/400589]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[African American males are 9 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than any other race. Unfortunately, Racist Rudy told national media that black parents need to tell their children to respect the cops, in spite of the cops continual killing of unarmed black men.  White cops must give respect to get respect, and stop being scared of innocent unarmed black men.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[African American males are 9 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than any other race. Unfortunately, Racist Rudy told national media that black parents need to tell their children to respect the cops, in spite of the cops continual killin...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3571</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>71 - Racist Donald Trump, Caught with His Pants Down</itunes:title>
    <title>71 - Racist Donald Trump, Caught with His Pants Down</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The GOP presumptive nominee continued to show that he does not have the temperament nor the ability to be Commander in Chief for our country. He has repeatedly filed for bankruptcy to the detriment of American workers losing jobs and businesses closing in debt.  His capitalistic blood sucking nature will only bankrupt America while he shows us his true racist colors as he again referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as Pocahontas making fun of her Native American ancestry.  Donald Trump, is unfit for President and yet more African Americans seem to be pulling towards him. Why? Greg Stewart and Tom MorrisJr., to answer that question.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/395871]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The GOP presumptive nominee continued to show that he does not have the temperament nor the ability to be Commander in Chief for our country. He has repeatedly filed for bankruptcy to the detriment of American workers losing jobs and businesses closing in debt.  His capitalistic blood sucking nature will only bankrupt America while he shows us his true racist colors as he again referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as Pocahontas making fun of her Native American ancestry.  Donald Trump, is unfit for President and yet more African Americans seem to be pulling towards him. Why? Greg Stewart and Tom MorrisJr., to answer that question.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The GOP presumptive nominee continued to show that he does not have the temperament nor the ability to be Commander in Chief for our country. He has repeatedly filed for bankruptcy to the detriment of American workers losing jobs and businesses closing...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3329</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>70 - NAZI Trump, Is No Leader for America</itunes:title>
    <title>70 - NAZI Trump, Is No Leader for America</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Donald Trump has assailed a Federal Judge, US Senators and others based on their ethnicity and race in the most racist fashion based on their parents ethnicity and culture. And yet, by those standards, his own family roots are from Nazi Germany. America doesn’t want a racist Nazi as its President of the United States. Nazi Trump is not a leader for America!]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/393523]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Donald Trump has assailed a Federal Judge, US Senators and others based on their ethnicity and race in the most racist fashion based on their parents ethnicity and culture. And yet, by those standards, his own family roots are from Nazi Germany. America doesn’t want a racist Nazi as its President of the United States. Nazi Trump is not a leader for America!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Donald Trump has assailed a Federal Judge, US Senators and others based on their ethnicity and race in the most racist fashion based on their parents ethnicity and culture. And yet, by those standards, his own family roots are from Nazi Germany. Americ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3291</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics, mikal williams, donald trump, race, heritage, culture, african american, blis GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>69 - The Myth…..</itunes:title>
    <title>69 - The Myth…..</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The once outlawed brand of discrimination is back on display in 2016; leaving many black and brown Americans  unable to vote because they do not have the required ID.   Yet, the NRA and other GOP establishments, are free to use their organizations ID; while people of color are pushed aside from exercising their constitutionally protected right to vote.  Tonight, we discussed The Myth….of voter fraud, which was the impetus for voter ID laws. My guests, Barbara Arnwine, Tristan Wilkerson, Darryl Marshall, and college intern Maurice Burroughs.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/384739]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The once outlawed brand of discrimination is back on display in 2016; leaving many black and brown Americans  unable to vote because they do not have the required ID.   Yet, the NRA and other GOP establishments, are free to use their organizations ID; while people of color are pushed aside from exercising their constitutionally protected right to vote.  Tonight, we discussed The Myth….of voter fraud, which was the impetus for voter ID laws. My guests, Barbara Arnwine, Tristan Wilkerson, Darryl Marshall, and college intern Maurice Burroughs.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The once outlawed brand of discrimination is back on display in 2016; leaving many black and brown Americans  unable to vote because they do not have the required ID.   Yet, the NRA and other GOP establishments, are free to use their organizations ID; ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3086</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics today, kelly mikal williams, vote, voter fraud, blis, politics, election, NRA, GOP</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>68 - Trump, West Point, Crime Rate….What’s Next?</itunes:title>
    <title>68 - Trump, West Point, Crime Rate….What’s Next?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[With Donald Trump primed to be the GOP contender for President, his own party is still seeking a way to stop his momentum. While eighteen African American women cadets at West Point Academy show their pride with their fist. A Brennan Center for Justice study finds that the murder crime rate for nearly half the nation is concentrated in three major cities. What’s Next for America? Only God knows, along with my guests Prof. Sharon Kyle, and Mr. Tom Morris, Jr.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/382775]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With Donald Trump primed to be the GOP contender for President, his own party is still seeking a way to stop his momentum. While eighteen African American women cadets at West Point Academy show their pride with their fist. A Brennan Center for Justice study finds that the murder crime rate for nearly half the nation is concentrated in three major cities. What’s Next for America? Only God knows, along with my guests Prof. Sharon Kyle, and Mr. Tom Morris, Jr.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With Donald Trump primed to be the GOP contender for President, his own party is still seeking a way to stop his momentum. While eighteen African American women cadets at West Point Academy show their pride with their fist. A Brennan Center for Justice...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2945</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>67 - Where Do You Stand?</itunes:title>
    <title>67 - Where Do You Stand?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[2016 is a must year. A year you must not sit on the sidelines and wait for the 30 second sound bite to make a decision of the lifetime. Ask yourself, what’s at stake for you and your family? My guest tonight, Lt. Colonel Warren Christopher joins me to lay out his agenda for Congress and share his views on “What’s At Stake” for the black community.
]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/373901]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[2016 is a must year. A year you must not sit on the sidelines and wait for the 30 second sound bite to make a decision of the lifetime. Ask yourself, what’s at stake for you and your family? My guest tonight, Lt. Colonel Warren Christopher joins me to lay out his agenda for Congress and share his views on “What’s At Stake” for the black community.
]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[2016 is a must year. A year you must not sit on the sidelines and wait for the 30 second sound bite to make a decision of the lifetime. Ask yourself, what’s at stake for you and your family? My guest tonight, Lt. Colonel Warren Christopher joins me to ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3096</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>66 - Trumped By the GOP</itunes:title>
    <title>66 - Trumped By the GOP</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Americans are head over heels with Donald Trump, while 60% of the GOP Establishment are steaming and want someone else.  Trumps lies, rhetoric, and extreme positions have pushed republican voters to the most unlikely of Establishment heroes in Ted Cruz. Tonight we discussed the truth about Donald Trumps rhetoric and the impact it would have on the American people and the Constitution of these United States.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/369494]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Americans are head over heels with Donald Trump, while 60% of the GOP Establishment are steaming and want someone else.  Trumps lies, rhetoric, and extreme positions have pushed republican voters to the most unlikely of Establishment heroes in Ted Cruz. Tonight we discussed the truth about Donald Trumps rhetoric and the impact it would have on the American people and the Constitution of these United States.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Americans are head over heels with Donald Trump, while 60% of the GOP Establishment are steaming and want someone else.  Trumps lies, rhetoric, and extreme positions have pushed republican voters to the most unlikely of Establishment heroes in Ted Cruz...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>65 - “WHAT IF…..”</itunes:title>
    <title>65 - “WHAT IF…..”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[What If, America didn’t sit around and allow bigoted remarks and rhetoric to prevail. What If, America decided that the Institution of the Presidency deserved respect.  What If, the candidates seeking the highest office in the land, were actually required to answer every question? What If, America decided that it was going to make a difference and allow every U.S. Citizen 18yrs and older regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, or age, to vote and that everyone had to vote or pay a fine? What If, Donald Trump were President? What If….?]]></description>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What If, America didn’t sit around and allow bigoted remarks and rhetoric to prevail. What If, America decided that the Institution of the Presidency deserved respect.  What If, the candidates seeking the highest office in the land, were actually requi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3155</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>64 -  America’s Uproar - The Blacklist</itunes:title>
    <title>64 -  America’s Uproar - The Blacklist</title>
    <description><![CDATA[America’s political landscape has changed.  As many of you have observed over the past few months and in recent weeks, a dramatic shift in the social climate of the Presidential election, primarily, with GOP candidates and specifically with Donald Trump. This election cycle has proven to bring out the worst in American Culture. The idea that America had arrived with the election of our first African-American President, had somehow translated into, White America is deprived and people of color are to blame for America’s uproar - the Blacklist.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[America’s political landscape has changed.  As many of you have observed over the past few months and in recent weeks, a dramatic shift in the social climate of the Presidential election, primarily, with GOP candidates and specifically with Donald Trump. This election cycle has proven to bring out the worst in American Culture. The idea that America had arrived with the election of our first African-American President, had somehow translated into, White America is deprived and people of color are to blame for America’s uproar - the Blacklist.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[America’s political landscape has changed.  As many of you have observed over the past few months and in recent weeks, a dramatic shift in the social climate of the Presidential election, primarily, with GOP candidates and specifically with Donald Trum...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>63 -  The CAT’s Out of the Bag - GOP Uproar</itunes:title>
    <title>63 -  The CAT’s Out of the Bag - GOP Uproar</title>
    <description><![CDATA[When we don’t allow ourselves to participant in the electoral process, it diminishes our cultural value in an economic system of governance. When we allow people to disrespect our race, heritage or culture, we reinforce a perception of inferiority. On Super Tuesday, Donald Trump received 25 percent of the black vote indicating either a severe anger with America’s first African American President, or a complete ignorance in why they are promoting a man who blatantly called for President Barack Obama to prove he was an American, and when asked about the Klu Klux Klan, lied and said he knew nothing about the organization. Tonight, we talked…the 25 percent!]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/360080]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[When we don’t allow ourselves to participant in the electoral process, it diminishes our cultural value in an economic system of governance. When we allow people to disrespect our race, heritage or culture, we reinforce a perception of inferiority. On Super Tuesday, Donald Trump received 25 percent of the black vote indicating either a severe anger with America’s first African American President, or a complete ignorance in why they are promoting a man who blatantly called for President Barack Obama to prove he was an American, and when asked about the Klu Klux Klan, lied and said he knew nothing about the organization. Tonight, we talked…the 25 percent!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When we don’t allow ourselves to participant in the electoral process, it diminishes our cultural value in an economic system of governance. When we allow people to disrespect our race, heritage or culture, we reinforce a perception of inferiority. On ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>62 - Donald Trump &amp; The KLAN</itunes:title>
    <title>62 - Donald Trump &amp; The KLAN</title>
    <description><![CDATA[This election cycle has witnessed a dynamic shift in the decorum in the candidate(s) seeking the highest office in the land. The most powerful position in the world. The Presidency of these United States of America.  That should mean something to every American, but it doesn’t. At least not Donald Trump or his supporters.  Just when you thought America had turn the corner on race in 2008, it turned its ugly head right back around on February 22, 2009. And it hasn’t looked back since. In fact, in 2016 its gotten worse, and America is still dealing with the prospects of the Klu Klux Klan in American politics.  Once again racial tensions enter into presidential politics and Donald Trump is Front and Center. The @realDonalTrump refused to disavow Klan Grand Master David Duke and lied to the American people by saying “I know nothing about David Duke or the organization you’re talking about!” when he was asked about Dukes comments. Tonight I discussed the Super Tuesday primaries and the hypocrisy that is Donald Trump. Join me. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[This election cycle has witnessed a dynamic shift in the decorum in the candidate(s) seeking the highest office in the land. The most powerful position in the world. The Presidency of these United States of America.  That should mean something to every American, but it doesn’t. At least not Donald Trump or his supporters.  Just when you thought America had turn the corner on race in 2008, it turned its ugly head right back around on February 22, 2009. And it hasn’t looked back since. In fact, in 2016 its gotten worse, and America is still dealing with the prospects of the Klu Klux Klan in American politics.  Once again racial tensions enter into presidential politics and Donald Trump is Front and Center. The @realDonalTrump refused to disavow Klan Grand Master David Duke and lied to the American people by saying “I know nothing about David Duke or the organization you’re talking about!” when he was asked about Dukes comments. Tonight I discussed the Super Tuesday primaries and the hypocrisy that is Donald Trump. Join me. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This election cycle has witnessed a dynamic shift in the decorum in the candidate(s) seeking the highest office in the land. The most powerful position in the world. The Presidency of these United States of America.  That should mean something to every...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>black politics, donald trump, mikal kelly williams, david duke, super tuesday, vote, voting, rights, republican, democrat</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>61 - Justice Antonin Scalia - 2016 Game Changer</itunes:title>
    <title>61 - Justice Antonin Scalia - 2016 Game Changer</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Judge Scalia’s death has changed the 2016 Presidential election into an ideological fight over constitutional responsibility. The Republican controlled Senate have drawn a line in the sand, demanded that President Obama not make any nominations, in violation of his Constitutional responsibilities. In addition, they are determined not to hold any confirmation hearings, another violation of that same Constitution that they hold so dearly. So, what’s next for the GOP/Democratic Presidential candidates and how will they respond to the threat to our nations constitution?  Joining me to discuss that issue is Dr. Wilmer Leon and Dr. Johnny Hill.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Judge Scalia’s death has changed the 2016 Presidential election into an ideological fight over constitutional responsibility. The Republican controlled Senate have drawn a line in the sand, demanded that President Obama not make any nominations, in violation of his Constitutional responsibilities. In addition, they are determined not to hold any confirmation hearings, another violation of that same Constitution that they hold so dearly. So, what’s next for the GOP/Democratic Presidential candidates and how will they respond to the threat to our nations constitution?  Joining me to discuss that issue is Dr. Wilmer Leon and Dr. Johnny Hill.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Judge Scalia’s death has changed the 2016 Presidential election into an ideological fight over constitutional responsibility. The Republican controlled Senate have drawn a line in the sand, demanded that President Obama not make any nominations, in vio...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>60 -  Business Monday - Entrepreneurial Opportunities</itunes:title>
    <title>60 -  Business Monday - Entrepreneurial Opportunities</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ Since 1997 black women owned businesses have increased by more 300 percent increasing the number of women owned business to 1.3 million.  The NAACP is providing new programs and assistance for first-time business owners to fight the fear and launch their business ideas. My guest Attorney Shavon J. Smith and Marlysa Thomas share their insight in helping you become the next black business owner.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since 1997 black women owned businesses have increased by more 300 percent increasing the number of women owned business to 1.3 million.  The NAACP is providing new programs and assistance for first-time business owners to fight the fear and launch their business ideas. My guest Attorney Shavon J. Smith and Marlysa Thomas share their insight in helping you become the next black business owner.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Since 1997 black women owned businesses have increased by more 300 percent increasing the number of women owned business to 1.3 million.  The NAACP is providing new programs and assistance for first-time business owners to fight the fear and launch th...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:keywords>Shavon J. Smith, Marlysa Thomas, NAACP, Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, F</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>59 - 50 Shades of Black</itunes:title>
    <title>59 - 50 Shades of Black</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ Today, Black America is again at a pivotal moment of truth. Racial inequality and injustices have raised their proverbial heads in the center of our misguided belief that in this millennial age, we live in a post-racial society.  Not only is that not true, we’ve seen what little growth that were still left from the 1990s completely evaporated in recent years.  When Congressman Joe Wilson declared “You Lie” to President Barack Obama, that signaled the turning back of the hands of time and the economic, social and political gains that many African Americans had achieved. That phrase denoted a concerted effort to bar African Americans for ever achieving economic, social, or political success in America.  My guests tonight to discuss the chains of opportunity are Dr. Eddie Glaude, Lt. Colonel Warren Christopher, Andrew Duncomb and B.C. Johnson.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, Black America is again at a pivotal moment of truth. Racial inequality and injustices have raised their proverbial heads in the center of our misguided belief that in this millennial age, we live in a post-racial society.  Not only is that not true, we’ve seen what little growth that were still left from the 1990s completely evaporated in recent years.  When Congressman Joe Wilson declared “You Lie” to President Barack Obama, that signaled the turning back of the hands of time and the economic, social and political gains that many African Americans had achieved. That phrase denoted a concerted effort to bar African Americans for ever achieving economic, social, or political success in America.  My guests tonight to discuss the chains of opportunity are Dr. Eddie Glaude, Lt. Colonel Warren Christopher, Andrew Duncomb and B.C. Johnson.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Today, Black America is again at a pivotal moment of truth. Racial inequality and injustices have raised their proverbial heads in the center of our misguided belief that in this millennial age, we live in a post-racial society.  Not only is that not ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>4422</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>58 - Are You Willing to Die?</itunes:title>
    <title>58 - Are You Willing to Die?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Martin Luther King, Jr., believed that his existence warranted justice.  He didn’t allow the color of his skin to stop him from expressing his contempt for racial segregation. Today’s pastor’s seem to only believe in themselves and their prosperity ministries, yet very few are willing to sacrifice their non-profit status to fight against the injustices that continue to occur against African Americans.  Jesus died so that we could be free from sin. Martin Luther King was willing to die for what he believed in….Freedom!  So pastor’s, are you willing to die for the freedom of others, the way Martin Luther King and Jesus did, or will you continue to shadowbox and pretend? My guest, Dr. Johnny Hill, Bishop Herbert Crump, and Pastor Grant Thompson share their perspectives on the Life, Leader, and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Martin Luther King, Jr., believed that his existence warranted justice.  He didn’t allow the color of his skin to stop him from expressing his contempt for racial segregation. Today’s pastor’s seem to only believe in themselves and their prosperity ministries, yet very few are willing to sacrifice their non-profit status to fight against the injustices that continue to occur against African Americans.  Jesus died so that we could be free from sin. Martin Luther King was willing to die for what he believed in….Freedom!  So pastor’s, are you willing to die for the freedom of others, the way Martin Luther King and Jesus did, or will you continue to shadowbox and pretend? My guest, Dr. Johnny Hill, Bishop Herbert Crump, and Pastor Grant Thompson share their perspectives on the Life, Leader, and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Martin Luther King, Jr., believed that his existence warranted justice.  He didn’t allow the color of his skin to stop him from expressing his contempt for racial segregation. Today’s pastor’s seem to only believe in themselves and their prosperity min...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3219</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>57 - “America: An Unjust Society”</itunes:title>
    <title>57 - “America: An Unjust Society”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The social injustices that African Americans experienced over the past year, were nothing short of the treatment many blacks received during the early civil rights movement. In 2016, under a two-term African American President, many people of color, feel like they are experiencing a repeat of the 50’s and 60’s.  My guests, Kimbriell Kelly and Tom Morris share their feelings about the impact that 2015 will have on the 2016 agenda.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/341822]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The social injustices that African Americans experienced over the past year, were nothing short of the treatment many blacks received during the early civil rights movement. In 2016, under a two-term African American President, many people of color, feel like they are experiencing a repeat of the 50’s and 60’s.  My guests, Kimbriell Kelly and Tom Morris share their feelings about the impact that 2015 will have on the 2016 agenda.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The social injustices that African Americans experienced over the past year, were nothing short of the treatment many blacks received during the early civil rights movement. In 2016, under a two-term African American President, many people of color, fe...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3346</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>56 -  The Moment of Truth: What Will 2016 Really Mean to Black America</itunes:title>
    <title>56 -  The Moment of Truth: What Will 2016 Really Mean to Black America</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Election cycles are more and more crucial for African Americans as each year rolls around and 2016 will be no different. In fact it may be the most important. Without President Obama, who can Black America turn too?  Who will be that voice? Who will establish the policies that support Black America? My guests Dr. Estrelda Alexander, Mr. Brandon Andrews, and Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee addressed the Donald Trump effect and the plight that faces Black America in 2016.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/334182]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Election cycles are more and more crucial for African Americans as each year rolls around and 2016 will be no different. In fact it may be the most important. Without President Obama, who can Black America turn too?  Who will be that voice? Who will establish the policies that support Black America? My guests Dr. Estrelda Alexander, Mr. Brandon Andrews, and Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee addressed the Donald Trump effect and the plight that faces Black America in 2016.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Election cycles are more and more crucial for African Americans as each year rolls around and 2016 will be no different. In fact it may be the most important. Without President Obama, who can Black America turn too?  Who will be that voice? Who will es...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>55 - Black Pastor’s Get Trumped!</itunes:title>
    <title>55 - Black Pastor’s Get Trumped!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Black Pastor’s using the anointing of their pulpits, gathered in NYC to lay hands upon their heir apparent, Donald Trump. The same Donald Trump that spent five years challenging President Obama to prove his citizenship and suggested that America should never elect another African American, received the highest praise from black pastors that hailed him as the Messiah for African Americans. Tonight we asked the question, What has Donald Trump done for African Americans? How did this group of pastors become the mouthpiece for Black America? Pastors Courtenay Miller, Grant Thompson, and Bishop Jonathan Alvarado, joined us to discuss Black Pastor’s getting Trumped.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/332057]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Black Pastor’s using the anointing of their pulpits, gathered in NYC to lay hands upon their heir apparent, Donald Trump. The same Donald Trump that spent five years challenging President Obama to prove his citizenship and suggested that America should never elect another African American, received the highest praise from black pastors that hailed him as the Messiah for African Americans. Tonight we asked the question, What has Donald Trump done for African Americans? How did this group of pastors become the mouthpiece for Black America? Pastors Courtenay Miller, Grant Thompson, and Bishop Jonathan Alvarado, joined us to discuss Black Pastor’s getting Trumped.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Black Pastor’s using the anointing of their pulpits, gathered in NYC to lay hands upon their heir apparent, Donald Trump. The same Donald Trump that spent five years challenging President Obama to prove his citizenship and suggested that America should...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3335</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>54 - The Magnitude of Murder by Police…</itunes:title>
    <title>54 - The Magnitude of Murder by Police…</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Murder by any other name is Criminal. And yet, over 35 unarmed black men have been shot and killed by police and none of those officers have ever been convicted of murder. Only two, were charged under the statute, and both are out walking the streets. LaQuan McDonald is dead because Jason Van Dyke, a Chicago police officer, shot him 16 times. Defenseless and non-threatening is the modus operandi for the killing of unarmed black me. Tonight we discuss the magnitude of murder by police. Why has it become okay to kill black men? Dr. E. Faye Williams, along with retired Detective. Marq Claxton and Tom Morris, Jr., with a special interview with Father Michael Pfleger, of the Saint Sabina Church in Chicago shared their views on the death of LaQuan McDonald.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/330334]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Murder by any other name is Criminal. And yet, over 35 unarmed black men have been shot and killed by police and none of those officers have ever been convicted of murder. Only two, were charged under the statute, and both are out walking the streets. LaQuan McDonald is dead because Jason Van Dyke, a Chicago police officer, shot him 16 times. Defenseless and non-threatening is the modus operandi for the killing of unarmed black me. Tonight we discuss the magnitude of murder by police. Why has it become okay to kill black men? Dr. E. Faye Williams, along with retired Detective. Marq Claxton and Tom Morris, Jr., with a special interview with Father Michael Pfleger, of the Saint Sabina Church in Chicago shared their views on the death of LaQuan McDonald.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Murder by any other name is Criminal. And yet, over 35 unarmed black men have been shot and killed by police and none of those officers have ever been convicted of murder. Only two, were charged under the statute, and both are out walking the streets. ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3455</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>LaQuan McDonald, Jason Van Dyke, Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, </itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>53 - THE WAR ON TERROR - OBAMA vs. ISIS…A DEFINING MOMENT!</itunes:title>
    <title>53 - THE WAR ON TERROR - OBAMA vs. ISIS…A DEFINING MOMENT!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[As the world looked onto the French City of Paris in the wake of the terrorist attacks, America is braced for another 911 crisis. With their military spread across the globe and fake Muslim fractions claiming credit for senseless murder; Americans sought solace in their Commander in Chief, while former cabinet officials and members of congress openly criticized his leadership and strategy. Did President Obama have the chops to take on ISIS and win?  Lieutenant Colonel Warren Christopher, Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, and Dr. Wilmer Leon discuss the truth about ISIS and the strategy.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/328071]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As the world looked onto the French City of Paris in the wake of the terrorist attacks, America is braced for another 911 crisis. With their military spread across the globe and fake Muslim fractions claiming credit for senseless murder; Americans sought solace in their Commander in Chief, while former cabinet officials and members of congress openly criticized his leadership and strategy. Did President Obama have the chops to take on ISIS and win?  Lieutenant Colonel Warren Christopher, Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, and Dr. Wilmer Leon discuss the truth about ISIS and the strategy.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the world looked onto the French City of Paris in the wake of the terrorist attacks, America is braced for another 911 crisis. With their military spread across the globe and fake Muslim fractions claiming credit for senseless murder; Americans soug...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3448</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>52 - The Power of One…When One Can Make the Difference</itunes:title>
    <title>52 - The Power of One…When One Can Make the Difference</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In an instant, the success of the election of the first African American as President of the United States came crashing down with a loud thud, when S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson, yelled out at President Obama during a joint session of Congress, “YOU LIE!” At that moment, the post-racial society that was believed to have existed, died. Missouri University, at the hands of bigoted students, neighbors, and faculty created a racially segregated atmosphere that caused a lone man to stand up and call for equality and justice. Join Dr. Tammy Sanders-Henderson, Brandon Andrews, and Tom Morris as they dissect the cause and effects of Mizzu.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/326042]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In an instant, the success of the election of the first African American as President of the United States came crashing down with a loud thud, when S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson, yelled out at President Obama during a joint session of Congress, “YOU LIE!” At that moment, the post-racial society that was believed to have existed, died. Missouri University, at the hands of bigoted students, neighbors, and faculty created a racially segregated atmosphere that caused a lone man to stand up and call for equality and justice. Join Dr. Tammy Sanders-Henderson, Brandon Andrews, and Tom Morris as they dissect the cause and effects of Mizzu.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In an instant, the success of the election of the first African American as President of the United States came crashing down with a loud thud, when S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson, yelled out at President Obama during a joint session of Congress, “YOU LIE...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3398</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>51 - A Recurring Horror</itunes:title>
    <title>51 - A Recurring Horror</title>
    <description><![CDATA[A recurring nightmare had become the sequel to so many halloween horror movies that we longed for them each year. Today, the real nightmares have become the reality TV that we see occurring on our major streets from the Urban center, to the upscale suburbs, to the country south.  Black men are dying routinely and white men are the culprit.  So, how do we save our men and our children from the brutality that instant reality tv has brought to the black community.  My guests tonight, Jami Dunham, Steve Alsbrook and Tom Morris share their views]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/321590]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A recurring nightmare had become the sequel to so many halloween horror movies that we longed for them each year. Today, the real nightmares have become the reality TV that we see occurring on our major streets from the Urban center, to the upscale suburbs, to the country south.  Black men are dying routinely and white men are the culprit.  So, how do we save our men and our children from the brutality that instant reality tv has brought to the black community.  My guests tonight, Jami Dunham, Steve Alsbrook and Tom Morris share their views]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A recurring nightmare had become the sequel to so many halloween horror movies that we longed for them each year. Today, the real nightmares have become the reality TV that we see occurring on our major streets from the Urban center, to the upscale sub...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3248</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>50 - Business Horrors: What To Do if You Get Sued</itunes:title>
    <title>50 - Business Horrors: What To Do if You Get Sued</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Starting a small business is a lengthy process.  It’s a process that impacted every business owner mentally, emotionally, and financially.  The realization of becoming a business owner is both exhilarating and frightening at the same time. The joy of owning your own business and doing something you love is very exciting    As a small business owner, the idea of facing a lawsuit can be stressful, financially draining, and professionally devastating.  So listen in, as we engaged our Small Business General Counsel and Attorney Marcia MCree to go deeper, and share with us tips on what to do if you get sued.  ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting a small business is a lengthy process.  It’s a process that impacted every business owner mentally, emotionally, and financially.  The realization of becoming a business owner is both exhilarating and frightening at the same time. The joy of owning your own business and doing something you love is very exciting    As a small business owner, the idea of facing a lawsuit can be stressful, financially draining, and professionally devastating.  So listen in, as we engaged our Small Business General Counsel and Attorney Marcia MCree to go deeper, and share with us tips on what to do if you get sued.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Starting a small business is a lengthy process.  It’s a process that impacted every business owner mentally, emotionally, and financially.  The realization of becoming a business owner is both exhilarating and frightening at the same time. The joy of o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3232</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>49 - &quot;Justice or Else&quot;</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Just days after the “Justice or Else” rally that commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, we reflect on what transpired. Thousand converge upon on our nations capital to be a part of this historic event. Messages from the first march were echoed in speeches from black leaders, calling for unity and institutional reform in social justice issues affecting the African-American community.  Our guest Prof. Ezrah Aharone, Richard Glover, Grant Thompson and students Kayla Edwards-Scott and Kyle Shepperd share their analysis of the March, Min. Louis Farrakhan, and the Future of Black America! ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/317327]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just days after the “Justice or Else” rally that commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, we reflect on what transpired. Thousand converge upon on our nations capital to be a part of this historic event. Messages from the first march were echoed in speeches from black leaders, calling for unity and institutional reform in social justice issues affecting the African-American community.  Our guest Prof. Ezrah Aharone, Richard Glover, Grant Thompson and students Kayla Edwards-Scott and Kyle Shepperd share their analysis of the March, Min. Louis Farrakhan, and the Future of Black America! ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Just days after the “Justice or Else” rally that commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, we reflect on what transpired. Thousand converge upon on our nations capital to be a part of this historic event. Messages from the first march...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3055</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>48 - &quot;Reflections….20yrs Later Million Man March”</itunes:title>
    <title>48 - &quot;Reflections….20yrs Later Million Man March”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ Twenty years ago, there was a sense of atonement, by those who had attended the march and those who wish they had.  But today, does that same accountability still stand? Are we more or less responsible for and to our families as men? Are we more or less stable in our actions towards one another? Or, are we only for the moment? What will the march that brought over a million black men together look like 20 years later?  Dr. Wilmer Leon and Richard Glover stop by and shared their experience. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/313451]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Twenty years ago, there was a sense of atonement, by those who had attended the march and those who wish they had.  But today, does that same accountability still stand? Are we more or less responsible for and to our families as men? Are we more or less stable in our actions towards one another? Or, are we only for the moment? What will the march that brought over a million black men together look like 20 years later?  Dr. Wilmer Leon and Richard Glover stop by and shared their experience. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Twenty years ago, there was a sense of atonement, by those who had attended the march and those who wish they had.  But today, does that same accountability still stand? Are we more or less responsible for and to our families as men? Are we more or le...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3338</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>47 - Pope….Policy &amp; Politics</itunes:title>
    <title>47 - Pope….Policy &amp; Politics</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Pope Francis’ historical visit to America transcended race, faith, and generations as he spoke of love, compromise, and reconciliation. So, did the Pontiff’s speech in the hollow halls of Congress impact the decision of Speaker John Boehner to resign from his post and his seat in Congress? Or were conservatives ready to pounce and oust the Speaker. My guest Pastor Courtenay Miller, explores the possibility that the Leader met the King.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Pope Francis’ historical visit to America transcended race, faith, and generations as he spoke of love, compromise, and reconciliation. So, did the Pontiff’s speech in the hollow halls of Congress impact the decision of Speaker John Boehner to resign from his post and his seat in Congress? Or were conservatives ready to pounce and oust the Speaker. My guest Pastor Courtenay Miller, explores the possibility that the Leader met the King.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pope Francis’ historical visit to America transcended race, faith, and generations as he spoke of love, compromise, and reconciliation. So, did the Pontiff’s speech in the hollow halls of Congress impact the decision of Speaker John Boehner to resign f...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3411</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>46 - IMPACT….Millennial’s and 2016</itunes:title>
    <title>46 - IMPACT….Millennial’s and 2016</title>
    <description><![CDATA[With so many hashtag movements popping up, and the GOP moving further to the right, what impact can the #HashTag Movement have on the future of Black Politics and the 2016 Election cycle? Brandon Andrews stops by to share his views on the Hashtag movement and its impact on 2016.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/309271]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[With so many hashtag movements popping up, and the GOP moving further to the right, what impact can the #HashTag Movement have on the future of Black Politics and the 2016 Election cycle? Brandon Andrews stops by to share his views on the Hashtag movement and its impact on 2016.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With so many hashtag movements popping up, and the GOP moving further to the right, what impact can the #HashTag Movement have on the future of Black Politics and the 2016 Election cycle? Brandon Andrews stops by to share his views on the Hashtag movem...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3195</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>45 - Lyrical Lessons of Millennial HipHop: The Impact of HipHop on the Black Community</itunes:title>
    <title>45 - Lyrical Lessons of Millennial HipHop: The Impact of HipHop on the Black Community</title>
    <description><![CDATA[NWA’s original story premiered this weekend to record sales. But has today’s millennial hip hop culture and lyrics lost its original value in threading a storyline through the lyrics and emotions expressed in the music? Or are todays artist just poor knockoffs of what real hip hop was created to be? My guest Tom Morris, Jr, Dr. Lawana Gladney, and Mr. Taijuan Gales discussed the changing times of Hip Hop and its impact on todays black culture.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/298772]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[NWA’s original story premiered this weekend to record sales. But has today’s millennial hip hop culture and lyrics lost its original value in threading a storyline through the lyrics and emotions expressed in the music? Or are todays artist just poor knockoffs of what real hip hop was created to be? My guest Tom Morris, Jr, Dr. Lawana Gladney, and Mr. Taijuan Gales discussed the changing times of Hip Hop and its impact on todays black culture.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NWA’s original story premiered this weekend to record sales. But has today’s millennial hip hop culture and lyrics lost its original value in threading a storyline through the lyrics and emotions expressed in the music? Or are todays artist just poor k...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3352</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>44 - “Show Me The Money: Getting Your Legal House in Order Prior to Seeking Funding”</itunes:title>
    <title>44 - “Show Me The Money: Getting Your Legal House in Order Prior to Seeking Funding”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s role in the acclaimed movie Jeremy McGuire highlighted what so many potential and existing business owners think about when they are in the thralls of starting their business; Show Me The Money! The start up cash that they will need to lift their dreams off the pillow and into action is often times elusive.  However, with companies like Benjii, dreams are kept alive.  Hear from our Small Business General Counsel, Small Business Funding source, and a Small Business Owner share their insights into running a small business.
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    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/296872]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s role in the acclaimed movie Jeremy McGuire highlighted what so many potential and existing business owners think about when they are in the thralls of starting their business; Show Me The Money! The start up cash that they will need to lift their dreams off the pillow and into action is often times elusive.  However, with companies like Benjii, dreams are kept alive.  Hear from our Small Business General Counsel, Small Business Funding source, and a Small Business Owner share their insights into running a small business.
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s role in the acclaimed movie Jeremy McGuire highlighted what so many potential and existing business owners think about when they are in the thralls of starting their business; Show Me The Money! The start up cash that they will nee...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3520</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>43 -  Black Rebel, and White Murder</itunes:title>
    <title>43 -  Black Rebel, and White Murder</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Confederate Flag a symbol of hatred and slavery, or is it. One African-American said NO!, that’s not what the flag represented, that’s not what is meant. And Samuel DuBose, murdered by a white cop simply because his vehicle didn’t have a front license plate. Why are so many African-Americans dying in routine police traffic stops? And why would someone black embrace the Confederacy. My guests, Andrew Duncomb and Darryl Marshall answered the questions.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/295194]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Confederate Flag a symbol of hatred and slavery, or is it. One African-American said NO!, that’s not what the flag represented, that’s not what is meant. And Samuel DuBose, murdered by a white cop simply because his vehicle didn’t have a front license plate. Why are so many African-Americans dying in routine police traffic stops? And why would someone black embrace the Confederacy. My guests, Andrew Duncomb and Darryl Marshall answered the questions.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Confederate Flag a symbol of hatred and slavery, or is it. One African-American said NO!, that’s not what the flag represented, that’s not what is meant. And Samuel DuBose, murdered by a white cop simply because his vehicle didn’t have a front lice...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3364</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>42 -  Sandra Bland&#39;s Tragic Death, But, #HateWontWin!</itunes:title>
    <title>42 -  Sandra Bland&#39;s Tragic Death, But, #HateWontWin!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Under the cloak of history the Confederate Flag spewed generations of Hate towards Black America. That Hate centered in the very Constitution governing our lives. That Hate fought against Slavery, that Hate brutalized African Americans, that Hate, said African Americans was only 3/5 of a person, that Hate established the KKK, and that Hate killed 9 innocent worshippers. That Hate, stopped Sandra Bland for changing lanes without signaling and threaten to “Light Her Up!” But, one person said, #HATEWONTWIN! And tonight my guest Dr. Tammy Sanders-Henderson, Alana Simmons, and Tom Morris, Jr., discussed beating the hate that’s causing the deaths in Black America!]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/293012]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Under the cloak of history the Confederate Flag spewed generations of Hate towards Black America. That Hate centered in the very Constitution governing our lives. That Hate fought against Slavery, that Hate brutalized African Americans, that Hate, said African Americans was only 3/5 of a person, that Hate established the KKK, and that Hate killed 9 innocent worshippers. That Hate, stopped Sandra Bland for changing lanes without signaling and threaten to “Light Her Up!” But, one person said, #HATEWONTWIN! And tonight my guest Dr. Tammy Sanders-Henderson, Alana Simmons, and Tom Morris, Jr., discussed beating the hate that’s causing the deaths in Black America!]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Under the cloak of history the Confederate Flag spewed generations of Hate towards Black America. That Hate centered in the very Constitution governing our lives. That Hate fought against Slavery, that Hate brutalized African Americans, that Hate, said...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3313</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>41 - Understanding Your Business Contracts &amp; Making a Change!</itunes:title>
    <title>41 - Understanding Your Business Contracts &amp; Making a Change!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[As a business owner you would want to know the contracts you’re entering into. Don’t just accept terms you don’t understand. Make sure you know what’s in your contracts.  And when starting a new business, interview legal counsel to help you get started, and if you’re looking for an image makeover, get a meeting with one of my guests Shavon J. Smith or Jessica Dew.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/291240]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As a business owner you would want to know the contracts you’re entering into. Don’t just accept terms you don’t understand. Make sure you know what’s in your contracts.  And when starting a new business, interview legal counsel to help you get started, and if you’re looking for an image makeover, get a meeting with one of my guests Shavon J. Smith or Jessica Dew.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As a business owner you would want to know the contracts you’re entering into. Don’t just accept terms you don’t understand. Make sure you know what’s in your contracts.  And when starting a new business, interview legal counsel to help you get started...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3182</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>40 - “Freedom From Hate: Down with The Confederacy”</itunes:title>
    <title>40 - “Freedom From Hate: Down with The Confederacy”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[“Freedom From Hate: Down with The Confederacy”

Description: The State of South Carolina finally decided that it would end its long run of hate symbols with the removal of the Confederate Flag from the Capital grounds.  Even with the removal of the flag, many legislators still hold onto the premise of white supremacy and slavery. But in spite of their continued effort to keep the Confederacy alive, representatives like Cezar McKnight and Jenny Horne made sure that #HateWontWin.  My guest Rep. Cezar McKnight and Bishop Herbert C. Crump, share their views and insight into the moments when the Confederate Flag came down.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[“Freedom From Hate: Down with The Confederacy”

Description: The State of South Carolina finally decided that it would end its long run of hate symbols with the removal of the Confederate Flag from the Capital grounds.  Even with the removal of the flag, many legislators still hold onto the premise of white supremacy and slavery. But in spite of their continued effort to keep the Confederacy alive, representatives like Cezar McKnight and Jenny Horne made sure that #HateWontWin.  My guest Rep. Cezar McKnight and Bishop Herbert C. Crump, share their views and insight into the moments when the Confederate Flag came down.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[“Freedom From Hate: Down with The Confederacy”

Description: The State of South Carolina finally decided that it would end its long run of hate symbols with the removal of the Confederate Flag from the Capital grounds.  Even with the removal of the f...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3562</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>39 - Under His Grace</itunes:title>
    <title>39 - Under His Grace</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Under His Grace

Description: Over the past 10 years a total of 34 shootings and burnings occurred at churches across the country.  The most significant of them all was the murder of the Emanuel Nine at the Mother Emanuel AME Church, in Charleston, SC. Leaving us to ask the questions, are our churches safe? Are we free from harm at our worship centers? Officer Wayne Powell helps us answer these question and more.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Under His Grace

Description: Over the past 10 years a total of 34 shootings and burnings occurred at churches across the country.  The most significant of them all was the murder of the Emanuel Nine at the Mother Emanuel AME Church, in Charleston, SC. Leaving us to ask the questions, are our churches safe? Are we free from harm at our worship centers? Officer Wayne Powell helps us answer these question and more.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Under His Grace

Description: Over the past 10 years a total of 34 shootings and burnings occurred at churches across the country.  The most significant of them all was the murder of the Emanuel Nine at the Mother Emanuel AME Church, in Charleston, S...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3486</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>38 - &quot;The Confederacy of Treason”</itunes:title>
    <title>38 - &quot;The Confederacy of Treason”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[ The Confederate Flag had ignited a vigorous debate over its true historical meaning and the social impact it has had on society.  The recent massacre at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC and the confessed killers allegiance to the Confederacy has charged and prompted the nation to revisit the question, “Why are so many Southern States holding onto such a divisive symbol within their states flag and its states sovereignty?” To help answer that question and others is State Rep. Doug Brannon and Dr. Lonnie Randolph, Jr, President, South Carolina State Conference, NAACP  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/285653]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Confederate Flag had ignited a vigorous debate over its true historical meaning and the social impact it has had on society.  The recent massacre at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC and the confessed killers allegiance to the Confederacy has charged and prompted the nation to revisit the question, “Why are so many Southern States holding onto such a divisive symbol within their states flag and its states sovereignty?” To help answer that question and others is State Rep. Doug Brannon and Dr. Lonnie Randolph, Jr, President, South Carolina State Conference, NAACP  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ The Confederate Flag had ignited a vigorous debate over its true historical meaning and the social impact it has had on society.  The recent massacre at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC and the confessed killers allegiance to the Confedera...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3430</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>37 - “White Privilege &amp; White Supremacy - Are They One in the Same?”</itunes:title>
    <title>37 - “White Privilege &amp; White Supremacy - Are They One in the Same?”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Race Wars, Civil Rights, the Confederate Flag, and Faith.  Each had an impact on the recent events that affected our country.  And each signified a social, economic, and political position that had great affects upon people of color.  Rachel Dolezal and Dylan Roof embraced and expressed their white privilege and supremacy through their actions with, for and even towards African Americans. One choose to pretend and the other choose to massacre. Both used their whiteness to affect and impact Black America. So, that question is was their actions one in the same?]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/283763]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Race Wars, Civil Rights, the Confederate Flag, and Faith.  Each had an impact on the recent events that affected our country.  And each signified a social, economic, and political position that had great affects upon people of color.  Rachel Dolezal and Dylan Roof embraced and expressed their white privilege and supremacy through their actions with, for and even towards African Americans. One choose to pretend and the other choose to massacre. Both used their whiteness to affect and impact Black America. So, that question is was their actions one in the same?]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Race Wars, Civil Rights, the Confederate Flag, and Faith.  Each had an impact on the recent events that affected our country.  And each signified a social, economic, and political position that had great affects upon people of color.  Rachel Dolezal an...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3458</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>36 - From Agony to Action: Tamir Rice, 12yrs but, Gone in 3 Seconds”</itunes:title>
    <title>36 - From Agony to Action: Tamir Rice, 12yrs but, Gone in 3 Seconds”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Why did being twelve years old playing in the park become a death sentence? Because a police department with a history of police brutality, racial bias, and excessive force, decided that state law and its constitution didn’t apply when it came to African Americans. Tamir Rice, was killed in 3 second; he violated no law, was no threat, and yet he was killed for doing what white citizens of Ohio do everyday, why? To answer that question, Pastor Jawanza Colvin, Mr. Joseph Worthy, and Mr. Tom Morris joined me to explore the fuse that lit and set white cops off when it came to black citizens.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/281904]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why did being twelve years old playing in the park become a death sentence? Because a police department with a history of police brutality, racial bias, and excessive force, decided that state law and its constitution didn’t apply when it came to African Americans. Tamir Rice, was killed in 3 second; he violated no law, was no threat, and yet he was killed for doing what white citizens of Ohio do everyday, why? To answer that question, Pastor Jawanza Colvin, Mr. Joseph Worthy, and Mr. Tom Morris joined me to explore the fuse that lit and set white cops off when it came to black citizens.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Why did being twelve years old playing in the park become a death sentence? Because a police department with a history of police brutality, racial bias, and excessive force, decided that state law and its constitution didn’t apply when it came to Afric...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3258</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>black politics today, tamir rice, voting, voting rights, public policy</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>35 -  “Let’s Get Your Funding On!”</itunes:title>
    <title>35 -  “Let’s Get Your Funding On!”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Securing enough financing to start and maintain a business is often the main concern of many small business owners.  Banks are often unwilling to take the risk and lend to new small businesses.  Family members and friends may not be able to help you finance your dream.  So, for many small businesses and startups, Crowdfunding has filled the financing gap.  If you are thinking of creative ways to finance your business - crowdfunding may work for you.   In one year alone, U.S. crowdfunders raised $9.46 billion!!  It’s time minority owned businesses get a piece of the economic funding pie to secure their business platform and launch new and exciting ideas. Join us, as we discuss the various types of crowdfunding and the impact on traditional financing; the relevant laws, and what you need to consider before you undertaking a crowdfunding campaign.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/279835]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Securing enough financing to start and maintain a business is often the main concern of many small business owners.  Banks are often unwilling to take the risk and lend to new small businesses.  Family members and friends may not be able to help you finance your dream.  So, for many small businesses and startups, Crowdfunding has filled the financing gap.  If you are thinking of creative ways to finance your business - crowdfunding may work for you.   In one year alone, U.S. crowdfunders raised $9.46 billion!!  It’s time minority owned businesses get a piece of the economic funding pie to secure their business platform and launch new and exciting ideas. Join us, as we discuss the various types of crowdfunding and the impact on traditional financing; the relevant laws, and what you need to consider before you undertaking a crowdfunding campaign.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Securing enough financing to start and maintain a business is often the main concern of many small business owners.  Banks are often unwilling to take the risk and lend to new small businesses.  Family members and friends may not be able to help you fi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3281</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>34 -  “Business Monday - Entrepreneurship: A New Way of Life”</itunes:title>
    <title>34 -  “Business Monday - Entrepreneurship: A New Way of Life”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[If you are unemployed and tired of fighting the rat race? Join the other 1.9M black owned businesses in America and take yourself off the unemployment roll. Start your business.  Black businesses generated $135B annually for their families and their future. But, don’t take your business for granted; consult an attorney and plan for the future. Establish your legacy and your companies sustainability, don’t let chance still your dreams.  Attorney Shavon J. Smith, Editor-in-Chief Tiffany Boyles, and CEO Rodney Chambers share their insight and expertise on Starting, Building and Sustaining your business, not just for today, but for tomorrow.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/274134]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are unemployed and tired of fighting the rat race? Join the other 1.9M black owned businesses in America and take yourself off the unemployment roll. Start your business.  Black businesses generated $135B annually for their families and their future. But, don’t take your business for granted; consult an attorney and plan for the future. Establish your legacy and your companies sustainability, don’t let chance still your dreams.  Attorney Shavon J. Smith, Editor-in-Chief Tiffany Boyles, and CEO Rodney Chambers share their insight and expertise on Starting, Building and Sustaining your business, not just for today, but for tomorrow.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you are unemployed and tired of fighting the rat race? Join the other 1.9M black owned businesses in America and take yourself off the unemployment roll. Start your business.  Black businesses generated $135B annually for their families and their fu...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3372</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>33 - “From Agony to Action: A Lost Generation” </itunes:title>
    <title>33 - “From Agony to Action: A Lost Generation” </title>
    <description><![CDATA[A generation of youths that have found themselves in a tumultuous  cycle of generational curses from economic to social which impact their lives each and every day.  As a result, black communities are heavily impacted economically when our youth are left out of the opportunity cycle. Emmy Award Winning Actor Sorcez Deniro, Professor Omekongo Dibinga, and Author Evangelist Wanda Ross join me to discuss the future of black youth.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/272345]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A generation of youths that have found themselves in a tumultuous  cycle of generational curses from economic to social which impact their lives each and every day.  As a result, black communities are heavily impacted economically when our youth are left out of the opportunity cycle. Emmy Award Winning Actor Sorcez Deniro, Professor Omekongo Dibinga, and Author Evangelist Wanda Ross join me to discuss the future of black youth.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A generation of youths that have found themselves in a tumultuous  cycle of generational curses from economic to social which impact their lives each and every day.  As a result, black communities are heavily impacted economically when our youth are le...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3241</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>32 - “From Agony to Action: Marching Towards Justice</itunes:title>
    <title>32 - “From Agony to Action: Marching Towards Justice</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the death of Freddie Gray, residents from across the city expressed their anger, disappointment, frustration, sorrow, and love for a man that didn’t deserve to die, and certainly should not have died at the hands of law enforcement. Thousands marched in solidarity for justice, but a few went astray, creating more damage to their own community. When will it stop? When will black lives really matter? Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton and America’s Most Wanted Tom Morris joined me to answer…. When?   ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/270134]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the death of Freddie Gray, residents from across the city expressed their anger, disappointment, frustration, sorrow, and love for a man that didn’t deserve to die, and certainly should not have died at the hands of law enforcement. Thousands marched in solidarity for justice, but a few went astray, creating more damage to their own community. When will it stop? When will black lives really matter? Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton and America’s Most Wanted Tom Morris joined me to answer…. When?   ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the death of Freddie Gray, residents from across the city expressed their anger, disappointment, frustration, sorrow, and love for a man that didn’t deserve to die, and certainly should not have died at the hands of law enforcement....]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3183</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>31 - “From Agony to Action”- Part III: “A Mother’s Tears”</itunes:title>
    <title>31 - “From Agony to Action”- Part III: “A Mother’s Tears”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In the wake of recent unjust murders of Dontre Hamilton, Michael Brown, Michael Willis, VonDerrit Myers, Malik White, and so many others at the hands of police officers, it was time to take action. The Mother’s for Justice United took action and will descend on Washington DC with the “Million Moms March.” Tonight Mother’s discussed their pain, loss, and the tears they’ve shed for their children killed by police.  Join them May 9th and help fund these three women at http://www.gofundme.com/amotherstears so they can share their story with the nation. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/267981]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the wake of recent unjust murders of Dontre Hamilton, Michael Brown, Michael Willis, VonDerrit Myers, Malik White, and so many others at the hands of police officers, it was time to take action. The Mother’s for Justice United took action and will descend on Washington DC with the “Million Moms March.” Tonight Mother’s discussed their pain, loss, and the tears they’ve shed for their children killed by police.  Join them May 9th and help fund these three women at http://www.gofundme.com/amotherstears so they can share their story with the nation. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the wake of recent unjust murders of Dontre Hamilton, Michael Brown, Michael Willis, VonDerrit Myers, Malik White, and so many others at the hands of police officers, it was time to take action. The Mother’s for Justice United took action and will d...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3649</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>30 - From Agony to Action: Epidemic or Coincidence</itunes:title>
    <title>30 - From Agony to Action: Epidemic or Coincidence</title>
    <description><![CDATA[All across the nation there is black on black crime, but there is also white on white, Asian on Asian, and Latino on Latino crime. What there shouldn’t be is white on black crime when the white is represented by the oath “sworn to uphold the law.” North Dallas Gazette, reported that black men died at the hands of white police officers at rates of two per week, accounted for more than 700 black men at the hands of law enforcement. Is it an epidemic or coincidence? To answer that question Oklahoma State Senator Kevin Matthews and Florida State Representative Barbara Watson joined me.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/265470]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[All across the nation there is black on black crime, but there is also white on white, Asian on Asian, and Latino on Latino crime. What there shouldn’t be is white on black crime when the white is represented by the oath “sworn to uphold the law.” North Dallas Gazette, reported that black men died at the hands of white police officers at rates of two per week, accounted for more than 700 black men at the hands of law enforcement. Is it an epidemic or coincidence? To answer that question Oklahoma State Senator Kevin Matthews and Florida State Representative Barbara Watson joined me.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[All across the nation there is black on black crime, but there is also white on white, Asian on Asian, and Latino on Latino crime. What there shouldn’t be is white on black crime when the white is represented by the oath “sworn to uphold the law.” Nort...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3569</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>29 - To Protect &amp; to Serve, or To Kill &amp; to Lie?</itunes:title>
    <title>29 - To Protect &amp; to Serve, or To Kill &amp; to Lie?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Over the past week there has been numerous reports of white police officers shooting and killing unarmed black men.  In one state alone, two police officers were charged with murder, while another white officer was charged with man-slaughter, and another in Miami, was put on leave while an investigation is being conducted into that case. In California, a Hispanic man was beaten by 7 white police officers after he had surrendered and put his hands behind his back. Are police officers sworn to Protect and to Serve, or to Kill and to Lie? My guest tonight to discuss that issue are: Mayor Chris Brown of Hawthorne, California, South Carolina State Representative J. Seth Whipper, Brandon Andrews, CEO SWAT, and South Carolina State Representative Justin Bamberg, the attorney for the Walter Scott family.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/263465]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the past week there has been numerous reports of white police officers shooting and killing unarmed black men.  In one state alone, two police officers were charged with murder, while another white officer was charged with man-slaughter, and another in Miami, was put on leave while an investigation is being conducted into that case. In California, a Hispanic man was beaten by 7 white police officers after he had surrendered and put his hands behind his back. Are police officers sworn to Protect and to Serve, or to Kill and to Lie? My guest tonight to discuss that issue are: Mayor Chris Brown of Hawthorne, California, South Carolina State Representative J. Seth Whipper, Brandon Andrews, CEO SWAT, and South Carolina State Representative Justin Bamberg, the attorney for the Walter Scott family.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Over the past week there has been numerous reports of white police officers shooting and killing unarmed black men.  In one state alone, two police officers were charged with murder, while another white officer was charged with man-slaughter, and anoth...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3032</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>28 - “A 21st Century Lifestyle but a 19th Century Mentality”</itunes:title>
    <title>28 - “A 21st Century Lifestyle but a 19th Century Mentality”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Continually across this country we are witnessing a dramatic shift in our social, economic, and political atmosphere. GOP Members of Congress, Presidential candidates, and State Legislatures, have all proclaimed “A War on Civil Rights.” Indiana, Arkansas, and many other GOP controlled states are using religion to segregate and discriminate against those they hate. It’s a “21st Century Lifestyle, but A 19th Century Mentality.” How will Americans challenge this rebirth of unbalanced ideology? Arkansas State Senator Linda Chesterfield and Indiana State Representative John Bartlett join me.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/261744]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Continually across this country we are witnessing a dramatic shift in our social, economic, and political atmosphere. GOP Members of Congress, Presidential candidates, and State Legislatures, have all proclaimed “A War on Civil Rights.” Indiana, Arkansas, and many other GOP controlled states are using religion to segregate and discriminate against those they hate. It’s a “21st Century Lifestyle, but A 19th Century Mentality.” How will Americans challenge this rebirth of unbalanced ideology? Arkansas State Senator Linda Chesterfield and Indiana State Representative John Bartlett join me.]]></content:encoded>
    <itunes:image href="https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/sYbEeXXyXPr94T6SMiTHywpr/8d66eb17bb7d02ca4856ab443a78f2148cafbb129f58a3c81282007c6fe24ff2?.jpg" />
    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Continually across this country we are witnessing a dramatic shift in our social, economic, and political atmosphere. GOP Members of Congress, Presidential candidates, and State Legislatures, have all proclaimed “A War on Civil Rights.” Indiana, Arkans...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2939</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>27 -  “With Liberty And Justice for ALL”</itunes:title>
    <title>27 -  “With Liberty And Justice for ALL”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[We Celebrated Women’s History Month and recognized brilliant women who have contributed to our great history. But, we also challenged the inequalities in America across every sector from unemployment to the most egregious; education, crime, and wealth. People of Color suffered the greatest disparities and with the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) report, which highlighted systemic racial discrimination of African Americans, how will we every know “Liberty and Justice for ALL?” To find out, we discussed the truth about America and the truth about the black culture with Amb. Suzan Johnson Cook and Community Activist, Michael Hassell.]]></description>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We Celebrated Women’s History Month and recognized brilliant women who have contributed to our great history. But, we also challenged the inequalities in America across every sector from unemployment to the most egregious; education, crime, and wealth....]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3412</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>26 - Transforming Dreams into Business</itunes:title>
    <title>26 - Transforming Dreams into Business</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Many American’s dream of owning their own business. From their childhood they saw themselves running their business, but they never took the steps to start it. For some of them, not knowing where to begin or how to put a business plan together, or even, what business to start; have all been a challenges and have impacted their ability to move forward.  But for others,it’s been a lack of money and a fear to get started. So often, un-launched dreams are the result of the fear to step out on faith.  Tonight, we tackled all of those issues that have prevented you from living your dreams of owning your own business.  My guests. Shavon J. Smith, Karen Todd, Enoch Hill, Shavannia Williams, and Doug Dillon together they “Transform Your Dreams into Business.”]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/255303]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many American’s dream of owning their own business. From their childhood they saw themselves running their business, but they never took the steps to start it. For some of them, not knowing where to begin or how to put a business plan together, or even, what business to start; have all been a challenges and have impacted their ability to move forward.  But for others,it’s been a lack of money and a fear to get started. So often, un-launched dreams are the result of the fear to step out on faith.  Tonight, we tackled all of those issues that have prevented you from living your dreams of owning your own business.  My guests. Shavon J. Smith, Karen Todd, Enoch Hill, Shavannia Williams, and Doug Dillon together they “Transform Your Dreams into Business.”]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Many American’s dream of owning their own business. From their childhood they saw themselves running their business, but they never took the steps to start it. For some of them, not knowing where to begin or how to put a business plan together, or even...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3128</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>25 - Youth In Leadership: Their Future is NOW!</itunes:title>
    <title>25 - Youth In Leadership: Their Future is NOW!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Historic Movements within the black community happened because young people made them happen. It wasn't the older generations that ignited changed, it was the younger generations.  It was young men and women who stood up and took on leadership roles.  Today, we have to re-ignite that same spirit and conviction for leadership in our youth to encourage them to never back away from their roles and responsibilities of their generation.  Each generation raises up new leaders.  The question becomes, what will the next generation of leaders look like? Tonight my guest discussed the structure, the motivation, and the process of leadership; leadership for a leaderless generation.   ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/253106]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Historic Movements within the black community happened because young people made them happen. It wasn't the older generations that ignited changed, it was the younger generations.  It was young men and women who stood up and took on leadership roles.  Today, we have to re-ignite that same spirit and conviction for leadership in our youth to encourage them to never back away from their roles and responsibilities of their generation.  Each generation raises up new leaders.  The question becomes, what will the next generation of leaders look like? Tonight my guest discussed the structure, the motivation, and the process of leadership; leadership for a leaderless generation.   ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Historic Movements within the black community happened because young people made them happen. It wasn't the older generations that ignited changed, it was the younger generations.  It was young men and women who stood up and took on leadership roles.  ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3193</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>24 -  What Will Be Our Black Legacy, and How Will You Be Remembered?</itunes:title>
    <title>24 -  What Will Be Our Black Legacy, and How Will You Be Remembered?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[There are a number of great African Americans both men and women that have contributed to our Black History, our American History, but rarely did they receive the recognition and credit for their accomplishments that transcended historical bounds that created legacies. Many of our great inventors are black, and yet, you wouldn’t know it from our history books. Is the civil rights legacy relevant today? Will the current generation leave a legacy for the next? How will you be remembered? What will your legacy be? Dr. Willie Jolley, Dr. Estrelda Alexander, and Georgia State Senator Vincent Fort join us to answer these questions.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/251138]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are a number of great African Americans both men and women that have contributed to our Black History, our American History, but rarely did they receive the recognition and credit for their accomplishments that transcended historical bounds that created legacies. Many of our great inventors are black, and yet, you wouldn’t know it from our history books. Is the civil rights legacy relevant today? Will the current generation leave a legacy for the next? How will you be remembered? What will your legacy be? Dr. Willie Jolley, Dr. Estrelda Alexander, and Georgia State Senator Vincent Fort join us to answer these questions.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are a number of great African Americans both men and women that have contributed to our Black History, our American History, but rarely did they receive the recognition and credit for their accomplishments that transcended historical bounds that ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2899</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>23 - “Black History: Black Empowerment – Empowering Our Community for Success in a Global Economy.” </itunes:title>
    <title>23 - “Black History: Black Empowerment – Empowering Our Community for Success in a Global Economy.” </title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Wealth Gap is expanding, the Achievement Gap is increasing and the more you look around, the more you see things moving backwards instead of moving forward. From Civil Rights to Do I Have Rights, the picture for the future of African Americans is becoming less picturesque. The Millennial’s and generations beyond must empower themselves to succeed in this global economy. Without a laser focus on their future, another generation could be lost to the life of drugs and poverty. How do we challenge a culture of African Americans to empower themselves? My guests Col. Warren Christopher and Dr. Wilmer Leon, and Mr. Darius Stanton, explore the pathway to success in this global economy]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/248940]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Wealth Gap is expanding, the Achievement Gap is increasing and the more you look around, the more you see things moving backwards instead of moving forward. From Civil Rights to Do I Have Rights, the picture for the future of African Americans is becoming less picturesque. The Millennial’s and generations beyond must empower themselves to succeed in this global economy. Without a laser focus on their future, another generation could be lost to the life of drugs and poverty. How do we challenge a culture of African Americans to empower themselves? My guests Col. Warren Christopher and Dr. Wilmer Leon, and Mr. Darius Stanton, explore the pathway to success in this global economy]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Wealth Gap is expanding, the Achievement Gap is increasing and the more you look around, the more you see things moving backwards instead of moving forward. From Civil Rights to Do I Have Rights, the picture for the future of African Americans is b...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3066</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>22 - Passing The Torch or Snatching It Away: How Are We Preparing the Next Generation To Lead? </itunes:title>
    <title>22 - Passing The Torch or Snatching It Away: How Are We Preparing the Next Generation To Lead? </title>
    <description><![CDATA[If you asked them, they are already leading and they aren't waiting for the current leadership to pass them anything, they're ready to SNATCH IT!  With the average term of Black Caucus members 10-to-15 years of service, and their average age being 55+; the Next Generation says, they are prepared to move forward with or without the blessings of the current leadership. So, Who is Preparing the Next Generation? They are, said Deon Jones. "We don't need them to pass it, we are prepared to take it." So, is the next generation of leadership prepared to lead the future of Black Politics? Hear what my other guests, Dr. Omar Ali and Brandon Andrews, had to say.  ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/244747]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you asked them, they are already leading and they aren't waiting for the current leadership to pass them anything, they're ready to SNATCH IT!  With the average term of Black Caucus members 10-to-15 years of service, and their average age being 55+; the Next Generation says, they are prepared to move forward with or without the blessings of the current leadership. So, Who is Preparing the Next Generation? They are, said Deon Jones. "We don't need them to pass it, we are prepared to take it." So, is the next generation of leadership prepared to lead the future of Black Politics? Hear what my other guests, Dr. Omar Ali and Brandon Andrews, had to say.  ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you asked them, they are already leading and they aren't waiting for the current leadership to pass them anything, they're ready to SNATCH IT!  With the average term of Black Caucus members 10-to-15 years of service, and their average age being 55+;...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3275</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>21 - Black History: What is Our Black History &amp; What Will be Our Black Future?</itunes:title>
    <title>21 - Black History: What is Our Black History &amp; What Will be Our Black Future?</title>
    <description><![CDATA[For African American’s, overcoming racial prejudice and tension became the focus of our ancestors.  Today, too much of our history is blurred with our current reality; suggesting that our history is no longer behind us, but right in our face. Which begged the question, “What Will be Our Black Future?” Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Ms. Kristal Lauren High, and Dr. Nicol Turner Lee join me and provide insight into the stark reality of Black History: Its Past, Its Present and Its Future.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/242514]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[For African American’s, overcoming racial prejudice and tension became the focus of our ancestors.  Today, too much of our history is blurred with our current reality; suggesting that our history is no longer behind us, but right in our face. Which begged the question, “What Will be Our Black Future?” Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, Ms. Kristal Lauren High, and Dr. Nicol Turner Lee join me and provide insight into the stark reality of Black History: Its Past, Its Present and Its Future.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For African American’s, overcoming racial prejudice and tension became the focus of our ancestors.  Today, too much of our history is blurred with our current reality; suggesting that our history is no longer behind us, but right in our face. Which beg...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3391</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>20 - Martin Luther KingJr.,: Reflections and The New Civil Rights Movement</itunes:title>
    <title>20 - Martin Luther KingJr.,: Reflections and The New Civil Rights Movement</title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Civil Rights Movement established public policies and a legacy for MLK.  Today, many have forgotten the struggle but, Michael Brown and Eric Gardner reminded us that the struggle isn’t over, just the way we identify it. What policies will the New Civil Rights Movement establish? What will it do for the this generation? My guests: Michael Hassell, Dr. Viola Bradford, Ifeoma (Ify) Ike, and LeVar Jones, checked their PC at the door and opened up and spoke truth to power! ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/238685]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Civil Rights Movement established public policies and a legacy for MLK.  Today, many have forgotten the struggle but, Michael Brown and Eric Gardner reminded us that the struggle isn’t over, just the way we identify it. What policies will the New Civil Rights Movement establish? What will it do for the this generation? My guests: Michael Hassell, Dr. Viola Bradford, Ifeoma (Ify) Ike, and LeVar Jones, checked their PC at the door and opened up and spoke truth to power! ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Civil Rights Movement established public policies and a legacy for MLK.  Today, many have forgotten the struggle but, Michael Brown and Eric Gardner reminded us that the struggle isn’t over, just the way we identify it. What policies will the New C...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3207</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>19 - Poverty, Race, and Culture… Bang Bang!</itunes:title>
    <title>19 - Poverty, Race, and Culture… Bang Bang!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Poverty, Race, and Culture have not made the headlines of the numerous black deaths at the hands of white police officers. Yet, they have played a vital role in the atmosphere of those deaths. But, one group has raised the bar to overcome “what’s not” and focus on “what is.” Dr. Lenora Fulani, opens up and discusses the All Stars “Cops & Kids” Project, helping the Inner City cope, and the Cops learn.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/236526]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Poverty, Race, and Culture have not made the headlines of the numerous black deaths at the hands of white police officers. Yet, they have played a vital role in the atmosphere of those deaths. But, one group has raised the bar to overcome “what’s not” and focus on “what is.” Dr. Lenora Fulani, opens up and discusses the All Stars “Cops & Kids” Project, helping the Inner City cope, and the Cops learn.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Poverty, Race, and Culture have not made the headlines of the numerous black deaths at the hands of white police officers. Yet, they have played a vital role in the atmosphere of those deaths. But, one group has raised the bar to overcome “what’s not” ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>18 - When Gender Doesn’t Matter: The Victimization of Black Women by Police</itunes:title>
    <title>18 - When Gender Doesn’t Matter: The Victimization of Black Women by Police</title>
    <description><![CDATA[If you read or listened to mainstream media you wouldn’t hear about black women being killed by white police officers, yet its happened more than you think. Unarmed black women have been victimized just as much as unarmed black men. Popular media didn’t address these disparities, but we did. And we asked the question, “Why did white police officers kill black victims at a rate of twice per week, for seven years?” ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/234446]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you read or listened to mainstream media you wouldn’t hear about black women being killed by white police officers, yet its happened more than you think. Unarmed black women have been victimized just as much as unarmed black men. Popular media didn’t address these disparities, but we did. And we asked the question, “Why did white police officers kill black victims at a rate of twice per week, for seven years?” ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you read or listened to mainstream media you wouldn’t hear about black women being killed by white police officers, yet its happened more than you think. Unarmed black women have been victimized just as much as unarmed black men. Popular media didn’...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3449</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>17 -  Protest, Policy &amp; the POTUS</itunes:title>
    <title>17 -  Protest, Policy &amp; the POTUS</title>
    <description><![CDATA[As protests continued across the country in support of black men slain by white police officers; a similar element has emerged and gone virtually unnoticed, “Black Women!” They too are dying at the hands of white cops, and are received the same injustice as their male counterparts; “No Accountability!”  Now with local, state, and federal legislators returning to work, who will work to provide new laws and new hope? Congresswoman Alma Adams and Dr. Nsenga Burton help us understand the “Forgotten Black Women” and the Policies that have burned us at the stake.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/232674]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As protests continued across the country in support of black men slain by white police officers; a similar element has emerged and gone virtually unnoticed, “Black Women!” They too are dying at the hands of white cops, and are received the same injustice as their male counterparts; “No Accountability!”  Now with local, state, and federal legislators returning to work, who will work to provide new laws and new hope? Congresswoman Alma Adams and Dr. Nsenga Burton help us understand the “Forgotten Black Women” and the Policies that have burned us at the stake.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As protests continued across the country in support of black men slain by white police officers; a similar element has emerged and gone virtually unnoticed, “Black Women!” They too are dying at the hands of white cops, and are received the same injusti...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2014 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3171</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>16 - &quot;Criming While White”</itunes:title>
    <title>16 - &quot;Criming While White”</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Criming While White has become a term in cities like New York City, Ferguson, Missouri, Berkely, California, Washington, D.C., and many other cities across the country where demonstrators have expressed their concerns and frustrations with the murder of  unarmed black men like Eric Gardner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, John Crawford, and the list goes on and on at the hands of white police officers. Each of these men were killed by white police officers in the name of justice. What justice was there? Is this what justice has come to look like? We discussed a tragic trend of black men dying at the hands of white law enforcement and what’s the solution to stop it.
]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/227683]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Criming While White has become a term in cities like New York City, Ferguson, Missouri, Berkely, California, Washington, D.C., and many other cities across the country where demonstrators have expressed their concerns and frustrations with the murder of  unarmed black men like Eric Gardner, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, John Crawford, and the list goes on and on at the hands of white police officers. Each of these men were killed by white police officers in the name of justice. What justice was there? Is this what justice has come to look like? We discussed a tragic trend of black men dying at the hands of white law enforcement and what’s the solution to stop it.
]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Criming While White has become a term in cities like New York City, Ferguson, Missouri, Berkely, California, Washington, D.C., and many other cities across the country where demonstrators have expressed their concerns and frustrations with the murder o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3272</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>15 -  “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot!&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>15 -  “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot!&quot;</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In the wake of the Michael Brown shooting, “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” became the symbolism across America in support of Michael Brown.  And with no criminal indictment of Police Officer Darren Wilson, symbolism may be the only thing the citizens of Ferguson have left.  With conflicting testimony, racial tensions continued to divide a nation. The question is, “What’s At Stake” in this country when white police officers continue to kill unarmed Black Men and not be held accountable? Answering that question is my guests, Attorney Johnny Barnes, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Rev. Jeffrey Thames. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/225815]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the wake of the Michael Brown shooting, “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” became the symbolism across America in support of Michael Brown.  And with no criminal indictment of Police Officer Darren Wilson, symbolism may be the only thing the citizens of Ferguson have left.  With conflicting testimony, racial tensions continued to divide a nation. The question is, “What’s At Stake” in this country when white police officers continue to kill unarmed Black Men and not be held accountable? Answering that question is my guests, Attorney Johnny Barnes, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Rev. Jeffrey Thames. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the wake of the Michael Brown shooting, “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” became the symbolism across America in support of Michael Brown.  And with no criminal indictment of Police Officer Darren Wilson, symbolism may be the only thing the citizens of Fergus...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3283</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>14 - The Young and Free: Precious and Vulnerable </itunes:title>
    <title>14 - The Young and Free: Precious and Vulnerable </title>
    <description><![CDATA[Each year hundreds of children from across the globe are abducted every day.  Many of these abductions end tragically, and don't receive the national media attention that is often needed and deserved.  BPT examined the need for greater exposure and attention to black children abductions and the major causes that impact the rise of missing black children.  Tonight we sat down and spoke with Ms. Ju'Riese Colon for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children along with Mrs. Derrica Wilson, of Black & Missing Foundation, Inc.  Dr. Justine Love, joined us and shared her memory of Mayor for Life, Marion S. Barry, Jr., on his passing and his legacy. ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/223983]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Each year hundreds of children from across the globe are abducted every day.  Many of these abductions end tragically, and don't receive the national media attention that is often needed and deserved.  BPT examined the need for greater exposure and attention to black children abductions and the major causes that impact the rise of missing black children.  Tonight we sat down and spoke with Ms. Ju'Riese Colon for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children along with Mrs. Derrica Wilson, of Black & Missing Foundation, Inc.  Dr. Justine Love, joined us and shared her memory of Mayor for Life, Marion S. Barry, Jr., on his passing and his legacy. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Each year hundreds of children from across the globe are abducted every day.  Many of these abductions end tragically, and don't receive the national media attention that is often needed and deserved.  BPT examined the need for greater exposure and att...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2990</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>13 - The Aftermath of Apathy</itunes:title>
    <title>13 - The Aftermath of Apathy</title>
    <description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the 2014 Midterm Elections, Progressive found themselves scratching their heads and asking, "What now?" Many Democrats pointed fingers and blamed everyone but themselves. From the President, Majority Leader, to the pundits, all scrambled to blame others for the devastating losses.  The Democrats must take responsibility for their actions instead of attempting to blame everyone else. There is no togetherness, no responsibility, and a confused sense of direction moving forward. What happened to the MESSAGE?  We asked my guests Stacey Abrams, Georgia State Minority Leader, and Brandon Andrews, Director of IMPACT, to answer the question of "What now?"]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/221799]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the 2014 Midterm Elections, Progressive found themselves scratching their heads and asking, "What now?" Many Democrats pointed fingers and blamed everyone but themselves. From the President, Majority Leader, to the pundits, all scrambled to blame others for the devastating losses.  The Democrats must take responsibility for their actions instead of attempting to blame everyone else. There is no togetherness, no responsibility, and a confused sense of direction moving forward. What happened to the MESSAGE?  We asked my guests Stacey Abrams, Georgia State Minority Leader, and Brandon Andrews, Director of IMPACT, to answer the question of "What now?"]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the 2014 Midterm Elections, Progressive found themselves scratching their heads and asking, "What now?" Many Democrats pointed fingers and blamed everyone but themselves. From the President, Majority Leader, to the pundits, all scra...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3219</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>12 - The Rise or Fall of The Obama Legacy</itunes:title>
    <title>12 - The Rise or Fall of The Obama Legacy</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Election Day 2014 may hold the presidential legacy of President Barack Obama.  With dwindling approval ratings and a disenchanted electorate, the balance of Congress hung in the air.  African American voters will determine if the legacy continues or if it falls.  Congressman Andre Carson (D-OH), Dr. Wilmer Leon, III, and League of Woman Voters, Linda Softli, discussed the Voter suppression tactics of the GOP and the apathy thats discouraging the Black Vote. And shared their viewpoints on why President Obama has been so passive in his leadership style, which may result in the death of his Presidency.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/221798]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Election Day 2014 may hold the presidential legacy of President Barack Obama.  With dwindling approval ratings and a disenchanted electorate, the balance of Congress hung in the air.  African American voters will determine if the legacy continues or if it falls.  Congressman Andre Carson (D-OH), Dr. Wilmer Leon, III, and League of Woman Voters, Linda Softli, discussed the Voter suppression tactics of the GOP and the apathy thats discouraging the Black Vote. And shared their viewpoints on why President Obama has been so passive in his leadership style, which may result in the death of his Presidency.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Election Day 2014 may hold the presidential legacy of President Barack Obama.  With dwindling approval ratings and a disenchanted electorate, the balance of Congress hung in the air.  African American voters will determine if the legacy continues or if...]]></itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3316</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>11 - Georgia Democrats Fight Back:  Used Ferguson to Turn Out Black Vote</itunes:title>
    <title>11 - Georgia Democrats Fight Back:  Used Ferguson to Turn Out Black Vote</title>
    <description><![CDATA[So often in life there comes a moment when you are faced with the realization that so many people are just plain ole Hypocrites! Georgia Republicans ranted, raved, and cried "Racism" as Democrats in an effort to overcome Georgia's restrictive Voter ID Law, evoked the Ferguson, Missouri mantra "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" to rally their base. These are the same Republicans who instituted the current Voter ID law based on race. And the same Republicans that used race to scare white voters with the infamous "Willie Horton" ad.  And they called African American Democrats racist. Really!? My guests: State Senator Vincent Fort (GA). ]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/223080]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[So often in life there comes a moment when you are faced with the realization that so many people are just plain ole Hypocrites! Georgia Republicans ranted, raved, and cried "Racism" as Democrats in an effort to overcome Georgia's restrictive Voter ID Law, evoked the Ferguson, Missouri mantra "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" to rally their base. These are the same Republicans who instituted the current Voter ID law based on race. And the same Republicans that used race to scare white voters with the infamous "Willie Horton" ad.  And they called African American Democrats racist. Really!? My guests: State Senator Vincent Fort (GA). ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[So often in life there comes a moment when you are faced with the realization that so many people are just plain ole Hypocrites! Georgia Republicans ranted, raved, and cried "Racism" as Democrats in an effort to overcome Georgia's restrictive Voter ID ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3297</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>10 - Black America:  Sleepwalking Again...Drowning Under Their Own Apathy!</itunes:title>
    <title>10 - Black America:  Sleepwalking Again...Drowning Under Their Own Apathy!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Every two years, African Americans failed to understand the necessity of their participation in local and state elections commonly called "Midterm Elections." As a result, GOP members across the country passed laws to eliminate the black vote. Inexperienced minority politicians struggle to compete as they sleepwalk into the November general election and struggle with how to overcome the apathy that leads to their demise.  My guests, Dr. Estrelda Alexander, Dr. Freddie B. Haynes, and S.F. Mayor Willie Brown, discussed the prognosis for the future of Black America's vote and the structure for the Black Electorate.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.buzzsprout.com/34659/223083]]></link>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every two years, African Americans failed to understand the necessity of their participation in local and state elections commonly called "Midterm Elections." As a result, GOP members across the country passed laws to eliminate the black vote. Inexperienced minority politicians struggle to compete as they sleepwalk into the November general election and struggle with how to overcome the apathy that leads to their demise.  My guests, Dr. Estrelda Alexander, Dr. Freddie B. Haynes, and S.F. Mayor Willie Brown, discussed the prognosis for the future of Black America's vote and the structure for the Black Electorate.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Every two years, African Americans failed to understand the necessity of their participation in local and state elections commonly called "Midterm Elections." As a result, GOP members across the country passed laws to eliminate the black vote. Inexperi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3497</itunes:duration>
    <itunes:keywords>Black Politics, Politics, Public Policy, Campaigns, Elected Officials, Elections, Voting, Voting Rights, Voters, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act, African Americans, President, Presidency, Barack Obama, POTUS, FLOTUS, Economy, Economics, Money, Influe</itunes:keywords>
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    <itunes:title>9 - The New Jim Crow....Just Like The Old</itunes:title>
    <title>9 - The New Jim Crow....Just Like The Old</title>
    <description><![CDATA[From Indiana to Florida and back to California there seems to be a real concerted effort to criminalize all black men in this country. The Old Jim Crown created that same atmosphere when a black man couldn’t walk down the street without being subjected to racial hatred. Now with Voter ID laws, murders at the hand of police, economic and educational disenfranchisement, and mass incarcerations, there is nothing new about it. They are the same old actions, just under a new day and time.   My guest Dr. Wilmer Leon, III answered the question “is this really new?” ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[From Indiana to Florida and back to California there seems to be a real concerted effort to criminalize all black men in this country. The Old Jim Crown created that same atmosphere when a black man couldn’t walk down the street without being subjected to racial hatred. Now with Voter ID laws, murders at the hand of police, economic and educational disenfranchisement, and mass incarcerations, there is nothing new about it. They are the same old actions, just under a new day and time.   My guest Dr. Wilmer Leon, III answered the question “is this really new?” ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[From Indiana to Florida and back to California there seems to be a real concerted effort to criminalize all black men in this country. The Old Jim Crown created that same atmosphere when a black man couldn’t walk down the street without being subjected...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[As African Americans continue to fight for equal access at the ballot box, there is an even greater fight for access to the internet.  Millions of children are being denied a basic right to information disenfranchising a generation of minority children and limiting their ability to compete on a global scale.  Why are the basic fundamental resources continually being denied to African Americans? My guests Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee answers that question.]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[As African Americans continue to fight for equal access at the ballot box, there is an even greater fight for access to the internet.  Millions of children are being denied a basic right to information disenfranchising a generation of minority children and limiting their ability to compete on a global scale.  Why are the basic fundamental resources continually being denied to African Americans? My guests Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee answers that question.]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As African Americans continue to fight for equal access at the ballot box, there is an even greater fight for access to the internet.  Millions of children are being denied a basic right to information disenfranchising a generation of minority children...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>7 - Standing Out In The Cold</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[What do you do when Apartheid comes to America? In the State of Wisconsin, a three judge Appeals Court has ruled that a Voter ID law may take effect immediately in the middle of the 2014 Midterm general election, disenfranchising nearly 300 thousand voters without the proper ID. My guests Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) & Sup. Khalif Rainey (D-WI) will share their views and plans to stop the modern day apartheid in America.   ]]></description>
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    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What do you do when Apartheid comes to America? In the State of Wisconsin, a three judge Appeals Court has ruled that a Voter ID law may take effect immediately in the middle of the 2014 Midterm general election, disenfranchising nearly 300 thousand vo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2014 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>3263</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>6 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. YOURSELF!</itunes:title>
    <title>6 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T. YOURSELF!</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Aretha Franklin made R.E.S.P.E.C.T. famous with her song Respect Yourself. But today, more African Americans are being pimped by Fortune 500 Corporations. These corporations have little if any black representation on their Boards of Director, which determines the policies and procedures of the company. The question is, do we continue to allow ourselves to be taken advantage of, or do we allow our $1.3 trillion in annual revenue to speak for us? My guests Ron Parker, President/CEO of Executive Leadership Council and Charles O’Neil, U. S. Black Chamber Board Member, help us answer the question. ]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Aretha Franklin made R.E.S.P.E.C.T. famous with her song Respect Yourself. But today, more African Americans are being pimped by Fortune 500 Corporations. These corporations have little if any black representation on their Boards of Director, which determines the policies and procedures of the company. The question is, do we continue to allow ourselves to be taken advantage of, or do we allow our $1.3 trillion in annual revenue to speak for us? My guests Ron Parker, President/CEO of Executive Leadership Council and Charles O’Neil, U. S. Black Chamber Board Member, help us answer the question. ]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Black Politics Today</itunes:author>
    <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Aretha Franklin made R.E.S.P.E.C.T. famous with her song Respect Yourself. But today, more African Americans are being pimped by Fortune 500 Corporations. These corporations have little if any black representation on their Boards of Director, which det...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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