In this episode Dr. Fatimah Fanusie shares her personal journey growing up in an African-American Muslim family and the history of African-American Islam. She discusses the origins of the Nation of Islam and its role in giving a new identity to African-Americans. The conversation also touches on the relationship between jazz musicians and Islam

Show notes:

• The Black Muslims in America by C. Eric Lincoln
• Soundtrack to a Movement: African American Islam, Jazz, and Black Internationalism by Richard Brent Turner
• Islam in the African-American Experience by Richard Brent Turner
• “Lost Ones” by Lauryn Hill
• Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies (ICJS)

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Connie Morgan and Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp sit down and talk about Rue’s journey from a baby in and out of foster homes to one of the most impactful outdoor advocates in America.

Show notes:

• Outdoor Afro
• Rue’s website
• Rue’s book: Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors
• Get tickets to the Glamp Out
• The best book Rue has read this year: Let There Be Havens: An Invitation to Gentle Hospitality by Liz Bell Young
• Rue on Facebook
• Rue on Twitter: @ruemapp
• Rue on Instagram
• Outdoor Afro on Instagram: @outdoorafro
• Outdoor Afro on Twitter: @OutdoorAfro
• Outdoor Afro on Facebook
• Outdoor Afro on YouTube

This episode features guest Ada Akpala. Ada is a writer, podcaster and head of content at The Equiano Project which is a forum to promote freedom of speech and open dialogue on race, culture and politics. Ada was Born in Nigeria, and now resides in the United Kingdom. She and host Connie Morgan talk a lot about the immigration politics and general unrest currently happening in Britain. Ada specializes in debunking sensationalist and inaccurate narratives about current and historical events, particularly in regard to race.

Show notes:

• Ada on X: @ada_akpala
• Ada on YouTube
• Ada on Instagram: @ada_akpala
• Ada’s “Implications and Dangers of False Accusations of Racism” for the Journal of Free Black Thought

This conversation explores the theme of black vulnerability and the frustrations experienced by black individuals. It delves into the disconnect between public discourse on race and the lived experiences of black people. Mike and Wink share personal stories of vulnerability, including instances of racial discrimination and family dynamics influenced by race. The conversation highlights the importance of discipline and love in shaping character and the impact of desegregation on black students' experiences.

Host Connie Morgan and Braver Angels ambassador John Wood Jr. discuss his personal political and religious evolution and how he continues to find common ground with just about anyone. John is a former nominee for congress, former Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, musical artist, and a noted writer and speaker on subjects including racial and political reconciliation.

Show notes:

• John on X: @JohnRWoodJr
• John’s “Woke or Still Dreaming? A Dialogue on MLK's "Dream" Speech, Social Justice Ideology, and the Future of Liberalism” for the Journal of Free Black Thought
• John’s Scrappy Campaign Ad
• Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by David Garrow
• A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches (of Martin Luther King Jr.)

In this episode Quisha King and Connie Morgan talk about Quisha’s journey from questioning the 2016 election's narratives to a profound personal awakening. Despite facing resistance from loved ones, she found renewed strength through community and activism, ultimately working with the Republican National Committee and influencing grassroots efforts nationwide. THIS EPISODE RECORDED 20 JULY 2024, before Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the nominee.

Show notes:

• Quisha’s website
• Quisha on X: @imquishak
• Quisha on YouTube

N3VLYNNN first caught our eye when she wrote an excellent piece setting the record straight on civil rights activist Pauli Murray’s identity. In this episode she and host Connie Morgan talk about what is happening to black history and how to handle modern gender ideology.

Show notes:

• N3VLYNNN’s movie: Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights
• N3VLYNNN’s “How The Trans Movement is Erasing Black Women from History”
• N3VLYNNN’s YouTube Channel
• N3VLYNNN’s “Non-Binary is not a Revolutionary Black Feminist Concept”
• The Pauli Murray Center
• My Name is Pauli Murray documentary
• N3VLYNNN’s “I Made a ‘Trans Man’ Uncomfortable at the Dinner Table”
• N3VLYNNN’s “I Got Cancelled By An Old Friend.”
• N3VLYNNN’s favorite play: Ruined

Cecil Grant Jr. and host Connie Morgan discuss the experience of discovering that your values don't align with those of the people you were expected to be in harmony with.

Show notes:

• Cecil’s Substack: Changing the Narrative
• Cecil’s podcast
• “Please Be Patient With Me”