In our latest podcast we interviewed Dominique Johnson of the Center for Policing Equity (CPE). Dominique discussed how data can provide resources for improving policing. CPE partners with police agencies to help them understand how their practices actaully impact communities. CPE is able to help agencies striving to improve their relationships in the communities they … Resources for Improving Policing
Everyone is talking about how to reform policing. Some people just think police need better training, while other believe in a radical overhaul if not eliminated all together. Since the Floyd demonstrations over two hundred bills have been passed, though activists aren’t entirely pleased with the reforms. No matter where you fall on the spectrum … Empowering Communities to Improve Policing
There was so much to learn in our discussion with Tracy McCurty. Most importantly, in addition to the American Recovery Act provisions for Black Farmers, we also learned about the Pigford v. Glickman litigation. As always, we offer you some additional resources about Black farmers. History Pigford Farmers Class Action and Settlement To really understand … Resources About Black Farmers
On our last episode we learned about programs that teach children how to grow food. But, we look can also look at farming on the macro level. For decades Black farmers in the US have fought against racism at the United States Agricultural Department. In 1920 14% of farmers in this country were black and … Justice Ahead for Black Farmers?
This page provides resources for the Heirs Property Episode where we interviewed Dr. Sandra Thompson. We’ve gathered additional information on the topic for you. The independent investigative paper, Pro Publica has a series of stories on the problem of Heirs Property. We’ve attached a few for your enjoyment: They Family Bought Their Land one Generation … Resources for Heirs Property Episode
In a previous episode we explored how Black families are losing their homes, but they are also losing family held land. Although many Black people in America have family roots in the southern part of the country, we don’t know about heirs property issues. In this episode, Dr. Sandra Thompson is connecting heirs property and … Connecting Heirs Property and Black Land Loss
Add titleBreaking Down the COVID Stimulus Bill During the election cycle candidate Biden promised to propose an economic stimulus bill to help everyone recover from the pandemic. When he became President, he proposed a $1.9 trillion dollar bill. In this episode Linda Chatmen spends time with us breaking down the COVID stimulus bill. We learn … Breaking Down the COVID Stimulus Bill
Election 2020: The People Have Spoken is our final episode for season 1 of our podcast. In a sense, it’s a cliff hanger because the current president did not concede the election. We know that plans are afoot to continue his efforts to disrupt the democratic and orderly transition of administrations. However, hopefully, his corrupt … Election 2020: The People Have Spoken
Should Black Communities Take the COVID-19 Vaccine? The time we have all been anxiously awaiting has arrived. We finally have several successful coronavirus vaccines. Now, African Americans’ COVID-19 dilemma comes front and center. Should our communities take the vaccine? Is it time to trust medical science and the doctors who treat us? Why is there … African Americans’ COVID-19 Dilemma
This is Part III: The Tigresses Wrap Up Their Election Talk. The Tigresses they come to the end of their after-election analysis. In Part I: they talked about their anxieties. Part II covered whether they voted by mail or in person. In the wrap up, they analyze why they believed the nation’s vote was so … Part III: The Tigresses Wrap Up Their Election Talk