Episode 1: Am I an Organizer? (Season 2 Preview)

October 13th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  56 mins

civil rights movement, genz, millennials, mobilize, news, organize, organizing, politics, racial justice, rebellion, social justice, united states

Are you a mobilizer or an organizer? Junius Williams prepares listeners to explore their potential as organizers and movement builders. Junius will be joined by podcast producer and advocate, Francesca Larson, to talk about the new season's format, challenge each other on generational views about organizing, and share what listeners can expect to learn this season.

Episode 7: Defund the Police? Mayor Ras Baraka on a Newark Alternative

May 26th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  38 mins 46 secs

black politics, newark, politics

What made Mayor Ras Baraka reject calls for de-funding the police in Newark, NJ after the George Floyd killing last summer in Minneapolis? Listen to Mayor Baraka talk about reliance upon his Office of Violence Prevention and a new Community Museum to help create a culture of non-violence in Newark.

Episode 4: What Happened to The Blues? The Politics of The Music that You Hear

February 24th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  44 mins

black, blues, history, music, politics