It’s Freedom Summer 2024! We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964, and kicking off our annual <a href="https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvOWZwdo_7o2pQPOfMrnJXqUZTRsZcFO_9Hqcm7O1ZhAQ45bavBj~AsJqCgQ2R5ZvJz7e8aUe5c4NsTli-S7N6mtSrhsh7wj8MkniZOKnowqgug">Critical Race Theory Summer School</a> in the locus for the recent attacks on racial justice and democracy: Nashville, Tennessee. Host, Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by CRT Summer School contributors, Tennessee Representative Justin Jones; Superintendent for CRT summer school and celebrated educator, radio host, and film producer—Kaye Wise Whitehead; and Tim Wise, a groundbreaking anti-racist thinker, author and educator who is also a senior fellow with the AAPF. They discuss Project 2025, the attacks on our democracy, and why Tennessee is the tip of the spear in the fight to keep democracy alive. Join us in person and online for CRT Summer School 2024: <a href="https://www.aapf.org/crtsummerschool">Register now for CRT Summer School</a>  Hosted by: Kimberlé Crenshaw <a href="https://x.com/sandylocks?lang=en">(@sandylocks</a>) Featured Guests:Rep. Justin Jones (<a href="https://x.com/brotherjones_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@brotherjones_</a>) Kaye Wise Whitehead (<a href="https://x.com/kayewhitehead?lang=en">@kayewhitehead</a>)Tim Wise (<a href="https://x.com/timjacobwise?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@timjacobwise</a>) Senior Producer Nicole EdwardsAssociate Producer Madison BeloMixing by Sean Dunnam Episode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot Sessions Follow us on <a href="https://x.com/imkc_podcast">X</a> (twitter) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalitymatters/">Instagram</a> , or via <a href="http://aapf.org">aapf.org</a>

<description>It’s Freedom Summer 2024! We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964, and kicking off our annual Critical Race Theory Summer School in the locus for the recent attacks on racial justice and democracy: Nashville, Tennessee. 
Host, Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by CRT Summer School contributors, Tennessee Representative Justin Jones; Superintendent for CRT summer school and celebrated educator, radio host, and film producer—Kaye Wise Whitehead; and Tim Wise, a groundbreaking anti-racist thinker, author and educator who is also a senior fellow with the AAPF. They discuss Project 2025, the attacks on our democracy, and why Tennessee is the tip of the spear in the fight to keep democracy alive.

Join us in person and online for CRT Summer School 2024: Register now for CRT Summer School 

Hosted by: Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)

Featured Guests:
Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) 
Kaye Wise Whitehead (@kayewhitehead)
Tim Wise (@timjacobwise)

Senior Producer Nicole Edwards
Associate Producer Madison Belo
Mixing by Sean Dunnam 
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions

Follow us on X (twitter) and Instagram , or via aapf.org</description>

Critical Race Theory Summer School 2024

It’s Freedom Summer 2024! We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964, and kicking off our annual Critical Race Theory Summer School in the locus for the recent attacks on racial justice and democracy: Nashville, Tennessee. 
Host, Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by CRT Summer School contributors, Tennessee Representative Justin Jones; Superintendent for CRT summer school and celebrated educator, radio host, and film producer—Kaye Wise Whitehead; and Tim Wise, a groundbreaking anti-racist thinker, author and educator who is also a senior fellow with the AAPF. They discuss Project 2025, the attacks on our democracy, and why Tennessee is the tip of the spear in the fight to keep democracy alive.

Join us in person and online for CRT Summer School 2024: Register now for CRT Summer School 

Hosted by: Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)

Featured Guests:
Rep. Justin Jones (@brotherjones_) 
Kaye Wise Whitehead (@kayewhitehead)
Tim Wise (@timjacobwise)

Senior Producer Nicole Edwards
Associate Producer Madison Belo
Mixing by Sean Dunnam 
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions

Follow us on X (twitter) and Instagram , or via aapf.org

60. Tennessee: Tip of the Spear in the Fight for Democracy

Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.This episode features anti-racist author, educator, and lecturer Tim Wise (<a href="https://twitter.com/timjacobwise?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@timjacobwise</a>)Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (<a href="https://x.com/sandylocks?lang=en">@sandylocks</a>)Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamEpisode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalitymatters/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/IMKC_podcast">Twitter</a>, or via <a href="https://www.aapf.org/'">aapf.org</a>

<description>Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.
This episode features anti-racist author, educator, and lecturer Tim Wise (@timjacobwise)
Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or via aapf.org</description>

Conversations on intersectionality and our multiracial democracy.

Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.
This episode features anti-racist author, educator, and lecturer Tim Wise (@timjacobwise)
Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter, or via aapf.org

59. A moment with Tim Wise

Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.This episode features comedian and Emmy-nominated director CJ Hunt (<a href="http://gocjhunt.com/">http://gocjhunt.com/</a>).Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (<a href="https://x.com/sandylocks?lang=en">@sandylocks</a>)Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamEpisode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalitymatters/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and (<a href="https://x.com/IMKC_podcast">Twitter</a>), or via <a href="https://www.aapf.org/'">aapf.org</a>

<description>Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.
This episode features comedian and Emmy-nominated director CJ Hunt (http://gocjhunt.com/).
Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us on Instagram and (Twitter), or via aapf.org</description>

Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.
This episode features comedian and Emmy-nominated director CJ Hunt (http://gocjhunt.com/).
Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us on Instagram and (Twitter), or via aapf.org

58. A moment with CJ Hunt

Guest Dawn Porter, director of Luther: Never Too Much, joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss a new Luther Vandross biopic. They explore Luther's unmatched artistry, the intersections of the pop star's lived experience that stopped him from receiving the accolades he rightfully deserved, and his legacy as the soundtrack to so many lives. Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)Guest Dawn Porter (@dawnporter)Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamSupport provided by Sana Hashmi, Jocelyn Walker, and the team at the African American Policy ForumEpisode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram), and aapf.org

<description>Guest Dawn Porter, director of Luther: Never Too Much, joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss a new Luther Vandross biopic. They explore Luther's unmatched artistry, the intersections of the pop star's lived experience that stopped him from receiving the accolades he rightfully deserved, and his legacy as the soundtrack to so many lives.

Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Guest Dawn Porter (@dawnporter)
Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Support provided by Sana Hashmi, Jocelyn Walker, and the team at the African American Policy Forum
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram), and aapf.org</description>

Director Dawn Porter joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss a new Luther Vandross documentary.

Guest Dawn Porter, director of Luther: Never Too Much, joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss a new Luther Vandross biopic. They explore Luther's unmatched artistry, the intersections of the pop star's lived experience that stopped him from receiving the accolades he rightfully deserved, and his legacy as the soundtrack to so many lives.

Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Guest Dawn Porter (@dawnporter)
Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Support provided by Sana Hashmi, Jocelyn Walker, and the team at the African American Policy Forum
Episode art by Ashley Julien
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram), and aapf.org

57. Never Too Much: The Untold Story of Luther Vandross

Guest host Shermena M. Nelson is joined by <a href="https://www.huru.space/">Huru founder</a> Imani Joye Samuels to discuss the life-saving importance of rest for Black women. They also unpack strategies for creating a sustainable, effective self care practice. Shermena, Imani, and other wellness practitioners will host an evening dedicated to Black women's self care calledYou Carry the Dream: Reclaiming Rest and Resilience on March 28th during this year's Her Dream Deferred week. Join in person in NYC, or host a watch party and livestream the event from your area. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/her-dream-deferred-2024-3152859">Find out more here.</a>Featuring Shermena M NelsonImani Joye SamuelsExecutive produced by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)Produced by Sr Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamAssociate Production by Sana HashmiArt by Ashley JulienSupport provided by Jocelyn Walker, Kristin Penner and the team at African American Policy ForumMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram)

<description>Guest host Shermena M. Nelson is joined by Huru founder Imani Joye Samuels to discuss the life-saving importance of rest for Black women. They also unpack strategies for creating a sustainable, effective self care practice.

Shermena, Imani, and other wellness practitioners will host an evening dedicated to Black women's self care calledYou Carry the Dream: Reclaiming Rest and Resilience on March 28th during this year's Her Dream Deferred week. Join in person in NYC, or host a watch party and livestream the event from your area. Find out more here.
Featuring Shermena M Nelson
Imani Joye Samuels
Executive produced by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Associate Production by Sana Hashmi
Art by Ashley Julien
Support provided by Jocelyn Walker, Kristin Penner and the team at African American Policy Forum
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram)</description>

The life-saving benefits of rest for Black women

Guest host Shermena M. Nelson is joined by Huru founder Imani Joye Samuels to discuss the life-saving importance of rest for Black women. They also unpack strategies for creating a sustainable, effective self care practice.

Shermena, Imani, and other wellness practitioners will host an evening dedicated to Black women's self care calledYou Carry the Dream: Reclaiming Rest and Resilience on March 28th during this year's Her Dream Deferred week. Join in person in NYC, or host a watch party and livestream the event from your area. Find out more here.
Featuring Shermena M Nelson
Imani Joye Samuels
Executive produced by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)
Produced by Sr Producer Nicole Edwards
Mixing by Sean Dunnam
Associate Production by Sana Hashmi
Art by Ashley Julien
Support provided by Jocelyn Walker, Kristin Penner and the team at African American Policy Forum
Music by Blue Dot Sessions
Follow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram)

56. The Revolutionary Act of Self Care

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