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Alicia Garza is joined this week by Pastor Mike McBride, founder and Lead Pastor of The Way Christian Center in West Berkeley, CA. McBride is a national leader in the movement to implement public health and community centered gun violence prevention programs. Garza talks to McBride about founding Black Church PAC, and is Oakland really as violent as the president claims? Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of all things awful and wonderful known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

About Pastor Mike

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Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. Alicia was recently named to TIME’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, alongside her BLM co-founders Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published on October 20, 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do. 

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Alicia Garza is joined this week by artist and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, Patrisse Cullors. Garza and Cullors clear up misconceptions about BLM, and take a deep dive into Cullors’ New York Times besting memoir, “When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir”. Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of all things awful and wonderful known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

Patrisse Cullors on Twitter & Instagram.

Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. Alicia was recently named to TIME’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, alongside her BLM co-founders Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published on October 20, 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do. 

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

At a time where racial, social, and political divides are sweeping our country, a bastion of hope is just 33 days away: Election Day. African Americans are considered one of the most important voting groups, yet it’s been easy to feel like the system hasn’t always done right by us. So why should we show up and what’s on the ballot for our community?  

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Oliver Brooks, a past President of the National Medical Association, as they examine the potential impact of the upcoming election on our health and our people.

Alicia Garza is joined this week by Desmond Meade, author of the forthcoming book, Let My People Vote (Beacon Press), and president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. Garza asks Meade to break down his journey from being formerly incarcerated, to leading the fight in Florida to restore voting rights to ‘return citizens’.Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of all things awful and wonderful known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

Donate to the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

Desmond Meade on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. Alicia was recently named to Time Magazine’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, alongside her BLM co-founders Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published on October 20, 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do. 

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

Alicia Garza is joined this week by activist, writer, and public speaker, Malkia Devich-Cyril. They are also the founding director and a Senior Fellow at MediaJustice. Garza and Devich-Cyril chat about everything from kittens, to the concept of media justice. Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of all things awful and wonderful known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

Malkia Devich-Cyril on Twitter.

Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. She shares her thoughts on the women transforming power in Marie Claire magazine every month. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published in October 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do. 

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

Alicia Garza is joined this week by Grammy Award winning artist, and a founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné!, D’Wayne Wiggins. Garza asks Wiggins about “new Oakland” versus “old Oakland”, and his early musical beginnings. Plus, Garza is back with another weekly round-up of all things awful and amazing known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

D’Wayne Wiggins on Twitter and Instagram.

The official website for Tony! Toni! Toné!

Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. She shares her thoughts on the women transforming power in Marie Claire magazine every month. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published in October 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do.

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE! 

Alicia Garza is joined this week by Sonya Passi, the founder and CEO of FreeFrom, a national organization on a 

mission to create pathways to financial security and long-term safety with and for survivors of gender-based violence. Garza and Passi discuss diffusers, beach life, and the meaning behind “healing justice is economic justice”. Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of all that is awful and excellent, known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

Sonya Passi on Twitter.

FreeFrom’s Survivors Knows Best Report

Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. She shares her thoughts on the women transforming power in Marie Claire magazine every month. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published in October 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do. 

This special Lady Don’t Take No is a reaction to presumed Democratic Party nominee for President Joe Biden, announcing his running mate: California Senator Kamala Harris. Instead of our regular format, Garza asked many of her friends to send their initial reactions to this news. You’ll hear from Angela Rye, Amanda Seales, Joy Reid, Patrisse Cullors, Brittany Packnett Cunngingham, Rashad Robinson & Van Lathan. Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of all that’s awful and great known as “Lady Don’t Take No”.

Lady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Alicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

This pod is supported by the Black Futures Lab

Production by Phil Surkis

Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by Latyrx

Alicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. She shares her thoughts on the women transforming power in Marie Claire magazine every month. Her forthcoming book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House) will be published in October 2020, and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do. 

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

In Episode 20: Vote Baby Vote!

We are joined by a special guest, the amazing Lydia Fahs, who is “really into” voting. She shares her wealth of information and passion for getting out the vote, and if you haven’t heard, this shit is really important.  Lydia helps us understand why voting Democratic IS important, why we need to flip the Senate, why local elections matter, how to get involved and more!

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If you would like to contact Lydia directly to see how you can help out please contact her by email: lydiafahs@gmail.com

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Podcast Music by Jeff Stovall: https://soundcloud.com/backhousetranscendental