Resistance
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Resistance is a show about refusing to accept things as they are. Stories from the front lines of the movement for Black lives, told by the generation fighting for change. Hosted by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr.
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SEP 17, 2021
Big Floyd
Before George Floyd was known to the world, he was known to his friends as Big Floyd - a gentle giant who loved to rap. Our friends at Mogul made him this tribute. To hear more from them, follow Mogul for free on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 MIN
SEP 3, 2021
Live From The Tribeca Film Festival
Comedian Elsa Eli Waithe, Musician Ivy Sole & poet Dominique Christina take the stage to induct three new icons into the FYWF Hall of Fame. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 MIN
JUN 25, 2021
Bushwick and the Beast
When Flako moved back home to Bushwick, he noticed hella changes to the place that raised him. But Flako’s determined to not let gentrification win. Instead, he’s digging in and fighting the beast with the tools his community gave him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 MIN
JUN 11, 2021
Get Back In The Water
On a stretch of beach in Southern California, a Black couple once created an oasis for Black joy. A place to swim, a place to breathe. This is the story of how it was destroyed, and the fight for its legal and spiritual reclamation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 MIN
MAY 28, 2021
Jesus Was An Enemy Of The State
Like a lot of disillusioned Christians, Mack left the church a long time ago. But then he met Jacquie and Abdus, two people who found a way to align their faith and their sense of justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 MIN
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