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Ken invites John Williams back to the podcast, this time to talk about the summer series, TRUTH QUEST. John and Ken review the origins of the Civil Rights (C.R.) Tour of the South, and John's journey from his law practice to his first C.R. Tour. His experience became a catalyst for leaving his law practice behind. A vision was born to introduce others to the history of race in America - to educate, inspire and transform. The Center has grown exponentially, influencing not only Fellowship Monrovia but churches, non-profits, and individuals across the nation by means of the tours, workshops, Table Talks, and curriculum development. In this conversation, John reflects on his personal meeting with the late Civil Rights icon and Congressman, John Lewis. John Williams has been in "Good Trouble" ever since, along with Ken. SHOW NOTES

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Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.

In this second installment of Ken's special series, TRUTH QUEST - Exploring the History of Race in America, we launch the Civil Rights tour of the South in New Orleans.  The Whitney Plantation in St. John the Baptist Parish is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of slavery in Louisiana. You'll hear an in-depth description of the exhibits, displays, and elegant plantation house and how those displays impacted our team of pilgrims. In this episode, we are invited to a team "debrief," in which several share their personal responses to a history that has been hidden until now. Then Ken takes us to the French Quarter on a bustling Saturday evening in the heart of the New Orleans. Under the tutelage of master-guide, Leon A. Waters, the team wanders down the Mississippi River and Washington Artillery Park, to Jackson Square, by the St. Louis Cathedral, the Federal Courthouse, and the Slave Exchange, along the narrow streets filled with iconic architecture, surrounded by eager crowds, street vendors and musicians, lively multitudes lined up for the annual Pride Month Parade - New Orleans style.  SHOW NOTES

Meet our contributors.

Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.

TRUTH QUEST brings Ken's participation on the Civil Rights Tour of the South to his podcast. This is the first of five episodes, bringing sixteen voices (of 39 travelers) to the microphone. Each will share what motivated them to join the tour, how the history and sites impacted them, and the commitments that emerge from this quest. In future episodes, we'll visit the iconic sites, from New Orleans to Jackson to Memphis to Montgomery to Selma, and finally, Birmingham.

Meet our contributors.

Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.

Ken invites John Williams back to the podcast, this time to talk about the summer series, TRUTH QUEST. John and Ken review the origins of the Civil Rights (C.R.) Tour of the South, and John's journey from his law practice to his first C.R. Tour. His experience became a catalyst for leaving his law practice behind. A vision was born to introduce others to the history of race in America - to educate, inspire and transform. The Center has grown exponentially, influencing not only Fellowship Monrovia but churches, non-profits, and individuals across the nation by means of the tours, workshops, Table Talks, and curriculum development. In this conversation, John reflects on his personal meeting with the late Civil Rights icon and Congressman, John Lewis. John Williams has been in "Good Trouble" ever since, along with Ken. SHOW NOTES

Meet our contributors.

Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.

In this second installment of Ken's special series, TRUTH QUEST - Exploring the History of Race in America, we launch the Civil Rights tour of the South in New Orleans.  The Whitney Plantation in St. John the Baptist Parish is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of slavery in Louisiana. You'll hear an in-depth description of the exhibits, displays, and elegant plantation house and how those displays impacted our team of pilgrims. In this episode, we are invited to a team "debrief," in which several share their personal responses to a history that has been hidden until now. Then Ken takes us to the French Quarter on a bustling Saturday evening in the heart of the New Orleans. Under the tutelage of master-guide, Leon A. Waters, the team wanders down the Mississippi River and Washington Artillery Park, to Jackson Square, by the St. Louis Cathedral, the Federal Courthouse, and the Slave Exchange, along the narrow streets filled with iconic architecture, surrounded by eager crowds, street vendors and musicians, lively multitudes lined up for the annual Pride Month Parade - New Orleans style.  SHOW NOTES

Meet our contributors.

Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.

TRUTH QUEST brings Ken's participation on the Civil Rights Tour of the South to his podcast. This is the first of five episodes, bringing sixteen voices (of 39 travelers) to the microphone. Each will share what motivated them to join the tour, how the history and sites impacted them, and the commitments that emerge from this quest. In future episodes, we'll visit the iconic sites, from New Orleans to Jackson to Memphis to Montgomery to Selma, and finally, Birmingham.

Meet our contributors.

Listen to the entire series - TRUTH QUEST: Exploring the History of Race in America - in their own words.

Ken takes ten minutes to catch his valued listeners up on what's been happening in his world and what's coming up in the podcast. He's been busy putting together a five-part series on the Civil Rights Tour. It's intended to counter the current attack on racial history in America, where CRT has been demonized and talk about race has been silenced in schools, libraries, and government agencies. Ken's working titles are "Truth Quest" or maybe "Wade in the Water."

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While Ken is traveling on the Civil Rights Tour, he's replaying some of his top podcasts. He's also asking you to check in with your thoughts on the celebration of his 200th Episode.

Ken welcomes back his friend John Williams, the Director of the Center for Racial Reconciliation. Recorded on January 13, after the insurrection and before the inauguration, Ken and John talk about the assault on the Capitol. John's work at the Center has put him in a position to counsel some 200 pastors, most of them white pastors with predominantly white congregations, all of whom are eager to address the issues of race. John is about  to launch a new podcast he calls Disruptive Peacemakers. The Center is also launching a second series of Table Talks. Ken will serve as a facilitator for a second time. The podcast was released just after the inauguration ceremonies - Ken pays tribute to  22 year old Young Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and her poem,  The Hill We Climb. SHOW NOTES

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Ken tells the story of the CIVIL RIGHTS TOUR, June 2022 - Episode 200 is coming!

Ken welcomes author, spiritual director, activist, and preaching minister at the University Church of Christ (Pepperdine),  Eric Wilson. The two met at a spiritual retreat for the facilitators of the Center for Racial Reconciliation where Eric led a day of refreshment and restoration around the theme of Brush Arbor. "It's soul work," Eric says. The two take us back to Eric's early formation years growing up in St. Louis, Missouri. His academic work took him from the University of Missouri to UCLA, where he earned an ABD in Theater Literature, History and Criticism. Eric's work as a Certified Spiritual Director and Life Coach contributes to this conversation filled with wisdom, insight, and authenticity.

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Today, Ken welcomes Jasmin Schupper, Founder and CEO of Greenline Housing Foundation. With a university degree in business and corporate and non-profit experience in finance, Jasmine learned about the racial wealth gap in this country. She's taking action. Ken and Jasmine discuss that wealth gap, from the post-civil war reconstruction era where the newly freed, formerly enslaved were promised 40 acres and a mule. Tracing history since then, they talk about the way in which homeownership has been the primary driver of wealth for most Americans. But many have been left out. From the Tulsa Massacre (Black Wall Street) to Manhatten Beach (CA) to redlining, to forced segregation, to unjust banking policies and unjust public assistance, the need for resources and correction is real. Jasmine's supporters and friends have stepped up building a bridge across the gap. This episode includes a word from Albert Tate and personal stories of Greenline in action that will inspire. Redlining is now illegal - welcome Greenline. SHOW NOTES

Learn more at www.greenlinehouseing.org  where you may contact Jasmine.

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Ken welcomes author, spiritual director, activist, and preaching minister at the University Church of Christ (Pepperdine),  Eric Wilson. The two met at a spiritual retreat for the facilitators of the Center for Racial Reconciliation where Eric led a day of refreshment and restoration around the theme of Brush Arbor. "It's soul work," Eric says. The two take us back to Eric's early formation years growing up in St. Louis, Missouri. His academic work took him from the University of Missouri to UCLA, where he earned an ABD in Theater Literature, History and Criticism. Eric's work as a Certified Spiritual Director and Life Coach contribute to this conversation filled with wisdom, insight and authenticity.

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Osahon Obasuaye is a pastor, a podcaster, and a deep thinker. He's been a businessman and now a dad. He's the son of a college professor in political science and that gives him unusual insight into the current political climate. Osahon has been a co-host with Ken on two Table Talks with the Center for Racial Reconciliation. In this podcast, Osahon shares his concern about an appeal that was recently filed in the case of Dylann Roof, the mass murdered convicted of hate crimes in the attack on twelve worshippers gathered for prayer at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston that sparked a nation-wide focus on the issues of race in America.

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REPRISE- The Orignal Round Table Discussion on Seeing White from August 28 2021 for April 2, 2021

For five weeks, Ken Kemp facilitated a virtual discussion around the Scene On Radio Podcast series, Seeing White - all 14 episodes. All ten participants were white and represented several generations - white people exploring "whiteness" together. In this episode of the BWM, you'll hear about the TABLE TALKS project from Albert Tate, John Williams, Theon Hill, and a special word from author and activist, Brenda Salter McNeil who has just published a ground-breaking new book: Becoming Brave. You'll also hear from several Table Talk participants - Ron Mahurin, Angela Mia De la Vega, and Scott Young; and at one point, they turn the table and interview Ken. SPECIAL NOTE: Because of the disturbing current events, Ken opens with a very personal statement you won't want to miss.  Learn more from our SHOW NOTES.

Ken welcomes back his friend John Williams, the Director of the Center for Racial Reconciliation. Recorded on January 13, after the insurrection and before the inauguration, Ken and John talk about the assault on the Capitol. John's work at the Center has put him in a position to counsel some 200 pastors, most of them white pastors with predominantly white congregations, all of whom are eager to address the issues of race. John is about  to launch a new podcast he calls Disruptive Peacemakers. The Center is also launching a second series of Table Talks. Ken will serve as a facilitator for a second time. The podcast was released just after the inauguration ceremonies - Ken pays tribute to  22 year old Young Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and her poem,  The Hill We Climb. SHOW NOTES

Angela Lee is a featured and popular Presenter at the Center for Racial Reconciliation where Ken is a Facilitator. Ken and Angela talk about Angela's growing up years and her first awareness of race. Her father is African American and her mother is Puerto Rican. After her graduation from the University of Delaware, she worked as a director and grant writer for the Boys and Girls Clubs in Dallas. That's when her call to ministry brought her to an historically, predominantly white mega-church in Southern California. The election and widely publicized police-related shootings in 2016 prompted a spiritual crisis - that's when she found Fellowship Monrovia - Pastor Albert Tate and John Williams. Angela shared her insights into the biblical quest of seeking justice, repair, healing, and reconciliation. SHOW NOTES

Dr. Belle Barthelmess talks about her commitment to anti-racism. Her journey started in a small, rural town in Maine. After college in Boston and a degree in urban youth work, she became a Residential Addictions Counselor for gang-affiliated adolescent males. Later, after serving a mega-church running a large youth program, she became Dean of Students at the International Training Institute in South Africa. Belle just completed her doctoral work, and along with Ken, is a trained facilitator for the Center for Racial Reconciliation in Monrovia. We follow her journey and gain insight from her considerable insight. Ken also reflects on the anti-racism work of Ibram X. Kendi and Tom Skinner. See SHOW NOTES here.