Episodios

  • Episode 8 | Featuring Benjamin Dixon

    Episode 8 | Featuring Benjamin Dixon
    Nov 5 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by activist and visionary Benjamin Dixon, host of Like It Or Not, On The Clock, and the all-encompassing streaming morning show The Benjamin Dixon Show and podcast of the same name. Benjamin discusses his upbringing in the American south, the Black church, and organizing by extension. Describing his father's role as a preacher in the southeast of the United States, and work organizing boycotts in Mississippi, Benjamin spoke of his earliest memories observing and working with his father and the trajectory it put him on. He spoke about how Black Power translates into real change in the real lives of real people. Cliff and Ben also discussed recent events in American politics dating from the 2010's until now, voting rights and the filibuster. They also discuss the impact of Donald Trump and the campaigns of Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
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    35 m
  • Episode 7 | Featuring Brittany Packnett Cunningham

    Episode 7 | Featuring Brittany Packnett Cunningham
    Oct 29 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by award-winning educator, organizer, and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham, host of the UNDISTRACTED podcast. Brittany discusses her upbringing and how she was born into organizing. Describing her parents' backgrounds, she spoke of how the seeds of organizing and activism were planted early in her life. Brittany shared experiences of protests in her childhood and lessons she's learned from elders. They discussed the city of New Orleans and the politics and culture that came out of it. Brittany also spoke on the history of Black power, the challenges faced today, and the shared commonalities with other marginalized communities.
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    48 m
  • Episode 6 | Featuring Congressman Jamaal Bowman

    Episode 6 | Featuring Congressman Jamaal Bowman
    Oct 22 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by Congressman Jamaal Bowman, the United States Representative for New York's 16th District. A former middle school principal and educator, Congressman Bowman spoke with Cliff about childhood experiences, and how hip-hop music planted the seeds for his social justice and racial justice work and advocacy. They discussed Rep. Bowman's experience as an educator and working with his students and community and what led him to run for political office. The Congressman spoke of what Black power means in the everyday lives of people and their community, as well as what it looks like in the halls of Congress. Cliff and Representative Bowman also discussed current examples showing we're building Black power and what he's working to change in our communities in the immediate future.
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    34 m
  • Episode 5 | Featuring Tamika Mallory

    Episode 5 | Featuring Tamika Mallory
    Oct 16 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by social justice leader, movement strategist and activist Tamika Mallory, co-founder of Until Freedom. She is the author of Stae of Emergency and co-host of the Street Politicians podcast. Tamika spoke with Cliff about how her upbringing equipped her with the skills to take on movement building. They also discussed defunding police, reimaging public safety, and how communities build Black power. Tamika previously served as the youngest ever Executive Director of the National Action Network and was a co-chair of the 2017 Women's March on Washington.
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    35 m
  • Episode 4 | Featuring Rashad Robinson

    Episode 4 | Featuring Rashad Robinson
    Oct 8 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by Rashad Robinson, President of Color Of Change, a leading racial justice organization, which uses innovative strategies to bring about system change in the industries that affect Black people’s lives. Rashad spoke with Cliff about his familial background, early start in organizing, and his education. They discussed the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the inception of Color of Change, as well as how their organization carries out its mission. Rashad was a member of the inaugural cohort of Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity, and serves on the board of the Hazen Foundation. Previously, he served as Senior Director of Media Programs at GLAAD.
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    45 m
  • Episode 3 | Featuring Roland Martin

    Episode 3 | Featuring Roland Martin
    Jun 15 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by Roland Martin, host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered. Roland Martin discusses the power and importance of Black media, his upbringing and direct familial experience with community organizing, and his decades of experience in media and journalism. Cliff and Roland also discuss the history of Black power and what it teaches us.
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    49 m
  • Episode 2 | Featuring Alicia Garza

    Episode 2 | Featuring Alicia Garza
    May 27 2021
    In this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by Alicia Garza, Principal of Black Futures Lab, co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter, and author of The Purpose of Power. Alicia Garza discusses her journey into activism and her work, lessons learned and how she knows we are building Black Power, and what Black Power means to her.
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    51 m
  • Episode 1 | Featuring St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones

    Episode 1 | Featuring St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones
    May 18 2021
    In the inaugural episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, the first Black woman to hold that office. Mayor Jones discusses her journey into politics as well as the obstacles and attitudes she faced. Cliff and Mayor Jones also speak about some of the programs and policies she implemented earlier in her career to improve the lives of St. Louis citizens, and her goals as Mayor.
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    41 m