<description>&lt;p data-start="0" data-end="1078"&gt;In this episode of &lt;strong data-start="19" data-end="42"&gt;Selective Ignorance&lt;/strong&gt;, Mandii B is joined by super producer &lt;strong data-start="81" data-end="91"&gt;A-King&lt;/strong&gt;, journalist &lt;strong data-start="104" data-end="124"&gt;Jayson Rodriguez&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong data-start="130" data-end="149"&gt;Jason &amp;ldquo;Jah&amp;rdquo; Lee&lt;/strong&gt; for a timely deep dive into &lt;strong data-start="191" data-end="279"&gt;Black History Month, racist laws in America, cultural stereotypes, and modern racism&lt;/strong&gt;, opening with a frank discussion about the legacy and ongoing effects of racist legislation and why historical truth still faces resistance today &lt;strong data-start="426" data-end="441"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="429" data-end="438"&gt;00:53&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;. The crew connects these themes to their own personal education journeys and lived experiences with how Black history is taught &amp;mdash; or omitted &amp;mdash; in schools &lt;strong data-start="596" data-end="611"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="599" data-end="608"&gt;02:46&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, leading into a candid conversation about ignorance, self-education, and the gaps many adults still have in understanding Black historical contributions &lt;strong data-start="765" data-end="780"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="768" data-end="777"&gt;06:04&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;. They then unpack the controversy surrounding &lt;strong data-start="827" data-end="851"&gt;Critical Race Theory&lt;/strong&gt; and curriculum limitations, examining how political pressure shapes what students are allowed to learn &lt;strong data-start="955" data-end="970"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="958" data-end="967"&gt;08:55&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, before spotlighting key historical figures and their lasting social and cultural impact &lt;strong data-start="1060" data-end="1075"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1063" data-end="1072"&gt;11:49&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1080" data-end="2336" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;The discussion expands into &lt;strong data-start="1108" data-end="1186"&gt;cultural stereotypes and long-standing misconceptions about Black identity&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong data-start="1187" data-end="1202"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1190" data-end="1199"&gt;15:02&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, followed by a nuanced breakdown of racial slurs, historical context, and how language evolves across generations &lt;strong data-start="1317" data-end="1332"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1320" data-end="1329"&gt;17:51&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;. From there, the hosts return to the structural level, outlining major racist laws and their real historical consequences &lt;strong data-start="1455" data-end="1470"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1458" data-end="1467"&gt;21:03&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, including &lt;strong data-start="1482" data-end="1550"&gt;miscegenation laws and the policing of interracial relationships&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong data-start="1551" data-end="1566"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1554" data-end="1563"&gt;23:50&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;. The conversation then bridges past to present through examples of &lt;strong data-start="1634" data-end="1670"&gt;modern racism and current events&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong data-start="1671" data-end="1686"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1674" data-end="1683"&gt;27:07&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, before shifting toward media analysis and the portrayal of Black culture in pop culture and entertainment &lt;strong data-start="1794" data-end="1809"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1797" data-end="1806"&gt;30:02&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;. Music is highlighted as a powerful tool of protest, preservation, and social commentary within Black history &lt;strong data-start="1920" data-end="1935"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="1923" data-end="1932"&gt;32:47&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, with specific attention paid to controversial songs and their cultural ripple effects &lt;strong data-start="2023" data-end="2038"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="2026" data-end="2035"&gt;36:03&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;. The episode closes with a direct call to action for listeners to pursue deeper education, cultural literacy, and historical awareness beyond performative celebration &lt;strong data-start="2206" data-end="2221"&gt;[&lt;strong data-start="2209" data-end="2218"&gt;38:52&lt;/strong&gt;]&lt;/strong&gt;, reinforcing the show&amp;rsquo;s commitment to informed dialogue around Black history, race, education, and representation.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="343" data-end="1207"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power&amp;rdquo; w/ Tempest X!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/No-Holes-Barred/Mandii-B/9781668061299"&gt;Sale Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the host on Social Media&lt;br&gt;Mandii B Instagram/X&lt;a href="https://instagram.com/fullcourtpumps"&gt; @fullcourtpumps&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the crew on Social Media&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="instagram.com/itsaking"&gt;@itsaking&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://instagram.com/jaysonrodriguez"&gt;@jaysonrodriguez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://instagram.com/mrhiphopobama"&gt;@mrhiphopobama&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2064" data-end="2402"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow the show on Social Media&lt;br&gt;Instagram&lt;a href="https://instagram.com/selectiveignorancepod"&gt; @selectiveignorancepod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tiktok&lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@selective.ignorance"&gt; @selective.ignorance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;X/Twitter&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://x.com/selectiveig_pod"&gt;@selectiveig_pod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Selective Ignorance: Ep. 50 | Black History Month: Mr. Morale & The Lemon Pepper Steppers

FEB 10, 202673 MIN
Decisions, Decisions

Selective Ignorance: Ep. 50 | Black History Month: Mr. Morale & The Lemon Pepper Steppers

FEB 10, 202673 MIN

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In this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King, journalist Jayson Rodriguez, and Jason “Jah” Lee for a timely deep dive into Black History Month, racist laws in America, cultural stereotypes, and modern racism, opening with a frank discussion about the legacy and ongoing effects of racist legislation and why historical truth still faces resistance today [00:53]. The crew connects these themes to their own personal education journeys and lived experiences with how Black history is taught — or omitted — in schools [02:46], leading into a candid conversation about ignorance, self-education, and the gaps many adults still have in understanding Black historical contributions [06:04]. They then unpack the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory and curriculum limitations, examining how political pressure shapes what students are allowed to learn [08:55], before spotlighting key historical figures and their lasting social and cultural impact [11:49]. The discussion expands into cultural stereotypes and long-standing misconceptions about Black identity [15:02], followed by a nuanced breakdown of racial slurs, historical context, and how language evolves across generations [17:51]. From there, the hosts return to the structural level, outlining major racist laws and their real historical consequences [21:03], including miscegenation laws and the policing of interracial relationships [23:50]. The conversation then bridges past to present through examples of modern racism and current events [27:07], before shifting toward media analysis and the portrayal of Black culture in pop culture and entertainment [30:02]. Music is highlighted as a powerful tool of protest, preservation, and social commentary within Black history [32:47], with specific attention paid to controversial songs and their cultural ripple effects [36:03]. The episode closes with a direct call to action for listeners to pursue deeper education, cultural literacy, and historical awareness beyond performative celebration [38:52], reinforcing the show’s commitment to informed dialogue around Black history, race, education, and representation.  No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X! Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the crew on Social Media @itsaking @jaysonrodriguez @mrhiphopobama Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.