A weekly social justice, faith-minded podcast featuring three friends from across the Diaspora - Exploring life at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, politics...and living while Black in America. Abdullah Muhammad is consultant, and equity, diversity, and inclusion educator who works with local governments, public, and private organizations to help them build equitable and antiracist organizations and communities. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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#32. The Souljah&#39;s discuss the experience of being LGBTQ with Viveca &#34;DJ Viv&#34; Dillard. Lots of gems dropped on this one! Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.comFind Viveca: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_heyviv/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_heyviv/ </a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/DatDudeDullah" rel="nofollow"> @DatDudeDullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

Black Love Pt. 8: Don't Call Me Queer

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#31. Abdullah delivers a solo episode discussing the misuse and misappropriation of the Reverend Dr. Martin Lither King Jr. Helpful Links<ol><li><a href="https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/articles-reports/2021/01/14/positive-view-martin-luther-king-jr" rel="nofollow">https://today.yougov.com/topics/politics/articles-reports/2021/01/14/positive-view-martin-luther-king-jr</a></li><li>https://news.gallup.com/poll/20920/martin-luther-king-jr-revered-more-after-death-than-before.aspx</li><li>https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/04/04/martin-luther-king-jr-50-years-assassination-donald-trump-disapproval-column/482242002/</li><li>Montgomery Bus Boycott Speech <a href="https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1955-martin-luther-king-jr-montgomery-bus-boycott/" rel="nofollow">https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1955-martin-luther-king-jr-montgomery-bus-boycott/</a></li><li>Letter From A Birmingham Jail <a href="https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/sites/mlk/files/letterfrombirmingham_wwcw_0.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/sites/mlk/files/letterfrombirmingham_wwcw_0.pdf</a></li><li>MLK&#39;s Speech the American Psychological Association in 1967 <a href="https://www.apa.org/monitor/features/king-challenge" rel="nofollow">https://www.apa.org/monitor/features/king-challenge</a></li><li>MLK’s Final Essay <a href="https://www.playboy.com/read/martin-luther-king-testament-of-hope" rel="nofollow">https://www.playboy.com/read/martin-luther-king-testament-of-hope</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/DatDudeDullah" rel="nofollow"> @DatDudeDullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

MLK: Colorblind Messiah or Critical Race Theorist?

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#30 TThe Souljahs continue their Black Love series to discuss the contributions of Black art, culture, music, and intellectualism. Helpful Links<ol><li>Theaster Gates main website <a href="https://art21.org/artist/theaster-gates/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjt-3rJDz8QIVojY4Ch1g7Q9sEAAYASAAEgLR8fD_BwE" rel="nofollow">https://art21.org/artist/theaster-gates/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjt-3rJDz8QIVojY4Ch1g7Q9sEAAYASAAEgLR8fD_BwE</a></li><li>Apple TV Home documentary featuring Theaster Gates <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/chicago/umc.cmc.6k66e1r0lk9qa5inu3z3sf8gl?showId=umc.cmc.5xjrgoblr5l5i1ypamtayuhe9" rel="nofollow">https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/chicago/umc.cmc.6k66e1r0lk9qa5inu3z3sf8gl?showId=umc.cmc.5xjrgoblr5l5i1ypamtayuhe9</a></li><li><a href="https://www.blackartinamerica.com/index.php/2018/11/20/a-very-abbreviated-version-of-black-art-history/" rel="nofollow">A Very Abbreviated Version of Black Art History</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/features/black-art-2000s-identity-politics-1234576636/" rel="nofollow">Black Artists of the 2000s Were Told to Stay out of Identity Politics – ARTnews.com</a></li><li><a href="https://blackmusicscholar.com/the-2000s/" rel="nofollow">The 2000&#39;s – Black Music</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-J-Bliges-My-Life/dp/B095XNNWFL" rel="nofollow">Mary J Blige’s documentary (My Life)</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/DatDudeDullah" rel="nofollow"> @DatDudeDullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

Black Love Pt 7: Black Arts and Culture

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#29 The Souljahs tackle the conversation surrounding Critical Race Theory (CRT): What it is, where it comes from, is it hurtful or harmful, and how is connected to the broader national discourse.Helpful Links<ol><li>Lee Atwater outlines the “southern strategy <a href="https://youtu.be/X_8E3ENrKrQ" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/X_8E3ENrKrQ</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/exclusive-lee-atwaters-infamous-1981-interview-southern-strategy/" rel="nofollow">Unedited Lee Atwater interview</a> (<a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/thenation/audio/mp3/Full_Audio/LeeAtwaterEditedFull.mp3" rel="nofollow">Audio Only</a>) [The Nation]</li><li>MSNBC on critical race theory Joy Reid Interview <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4TAQF6ocLU" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4TAQF6ocLU</a></li><li>Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Testifies about Critical Race Theory <a href="https://youtu.be/H2CdPvR3PyY" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/H2CdPvR3PyY</a></li><li><a href="https://popular.info/p/the-obscure-foundation-funding-critical" rel="nofollow">The Thomas W. Smith Foundation has donated more than $12.7 million to 21 organizations attacking Critical Race Theory</a> [Popular Information]</li><li><a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=%2Fm%2F06d76c" rel="nofollow">Although Critical Race Theory emerged in the late 70s, only since August 2020 has it been a researched topic online</a>. [Google Trends]</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo/status/1371541044592996352" rel="nofollow">CRT is admittedly used as a vessel to fill with whatever concepts are politically unpopular</a>. [Twitter via <a href="https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2021/06/14/gop-lawmakers-intensify-effort-to-ban-critical-race-theory-in-schools" rel="nofollow">The Pew Charitable Trusts</a>]</li><li>John Rolfe and Pocahontas <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/john-rolfe" rel="nofollow">https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/john-rolfe</a></li><li>The Pocahontas Exception and the creation of race <a href="https://repository.law.umich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1115&context=mjrl" rel="nofollow">https://repository.law.umich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1115&amp;context=mjrl</a></li><li>The Rolfe family <a href="https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/thomas-rolfe.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/thomas-rolfe.htm</a></li><li>Racial Integrity Act <a href="https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/racial-integrity-laws-1924-1930/" rel="nofollow">https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/racial-integrity-laws-1924-1930/</a></li><li>Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy explains Hermeneutics <a href="https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hermeneutics/" rel="nofollow">https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hermeneutics/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/18/fact-check-democrats-republicans-and-complicated-history-race/3208378001/" rel="nofollow">Black people who could vote tended to support the Republican Party from the 1860s to about the mid-1930s</a> [USA Today]</li><li><a href="https://www.facinghistory.org/holocaust-and-human-behavior/chapter-2/inventing-black-and-white" rel="nofollow">Colonial charters and other official documents are written in the 1600s and early 1700s rarely refer to European colonists as white</a>. [Facing History]</li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/made-by-history/wp/2018/04/27/most-people-think-whiteness-is-innate-theyre-wrong-it-was-created-to-keep-black-people-from-voting/" rel="nofollow">Most people think ‘whiteness’ is innate. They’re wrong: It was created to keep black people from voting</a>. [Washington Post]</li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_bible" rel="nofollow">Slave bible</a> [Wikipedia]</li><li><a href="https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2021/06/08/governor-kim-reynolds-signs-law-targeting-critical-race-theory-iowa-schools-diversity-training/7489896002/" rel="nofollow">Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law targeting critical race theory, saying she&#39;s against &#39;discriminatory indoctrination&#39;</a> [Des Moines Register]</li><li><a href="https://www.blackpast.org/special-features/racial-violence-united-states-1660/" rel="nofollow">Racial Violence In The United States Since 1660</a> [Black Past]</li><li><a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/insurgency-refocuses-need-for-history-of-white-mob-violence-to-be-taught-in-classroom/2021/01" rel="nofollow">The Violent History of White Supremacy Is Rarely Taught in Schools. It Should Be</a> [Education Week]</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMweEpGlu_U" rel="nofollow">Butter</a> by BTS [YouTube]</li><li>Summer of Soul documentary <a href="https://youtu.be/1-siC9cugqA" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/1-siC9cugqA</a></li></ol>————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/DatDudeDullah" rel="nofollow"> @DatDudeDullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

A Riff On Critical Race Theory

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#28 The Souljahs celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Christian Souljah Podcast. Abdul, Justine, and Andres reflect on lessons learned in their first year, the state of their justice journey, a really crazy &#34;liner notes&#34; segment, and a lot of thank you&#39;s to a FABULOUS community of listeners.Helpful Links————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/DatDudeDullah" rel="nofollow"> @DatDudeDullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

Year One, Y'all! Anniversary Episode

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#27 The Souljahs return to their Black Love series to discuss the wealth gap, ideas for entrepreneurship, their thoughts on money, and reparations.Helpful Links<ol><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqrhn8khGLM" rel="nofollow">Explained | Racial Wealth Gap | FULL EPISODE | Netflix</a> [YouTube]</li><li><a href="https://www.axios.com/racial-wealth-gap-ten-myths-d14fe524-fec6-41fc-9976-0be71bc23aec.html" rel="nofollow">10 myths about the racial wealth gap</a> [Axios]</li><li><a href="https://time.com/nextadvisor/in-the-news/race-and-money/" rel="nofollow">7 Things About Race and Money I Learned From Interviewing Black Entrepreneurs</a> [Time]</li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/19/homes/black-homeowner-home-appraisal-feseries/index.html" rel="nofollow">When a Black homeowner concealed her race, her home&#39;s appraisal value doubled</a> [CNN]</li><li><a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-are-reparations-explainer" rel="nofollow">What are Reparations, How Could They Happen, and Why Do They Matter?</a> [Teen Vogue]</li><li><a href="https://affordanything.com/the-most-crucial-money-lesson-in-three-words-mind-the-gap/" rel="nofollow">Growing the Gap Between Earning and Spending</a> [Afford Anything]</li><li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYoB8rDEBI-qCI0cZ527hPqRdrz1mJd3F" rel="nofollow">Michael McDonald’s Greatest Hits</a> [YouTube]</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqrhn8khGLM" rel="nofollow">Median Household Wealth</a> (Justine Add) </li><li><a href="https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/bigideas/why-we-need-reparations-for-black-americans/" rel="nofollow">Reparations and why we need them</a></li><li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/the-truth-behind-40-acres-and-a-mule/" rel="nofollow">40 Acres and a mule (also related to reparations)</a></li><li>Home Ownership and Home-buying Stats <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/06/17/192730233/for-people-of-color-a-housing-market-partially-hidden-from-view" rel="nofollow">https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/06/17/192730233/for-people-of-color-a-housing-market-partially-hidden-from-view</a></li><li>New York Times article on a longitudinal study on wealth .<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/19/upshot/race-class-white-and-black-men.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/19/upshot/race-class-white-and-black-men.html</a></li><li>Black people and equality of opportunity <a href="http://www.equality-of-opportunity.org/assets/documents/race_paper.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.equality-of-opportunity.org/assets/documents/race_paper.pdf</a></li><li>Wealth gap statistics Wealth Gap explains the episode </li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?aqs=chrome..69i57j0i333.9388j0j4&hl=en-US&ie=UTF-8&oq=average+house+income+of+white+families&q=average+house+income+of+white+families&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS924US924&sourceid=chrome-mobile" rel="nofollow">https://www.google.com/search?q=average+house+income+of+white+families&amp;rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS924US924&amp;oq=average+house+income+of+white+families&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i333.9388j0j4&amp;hl=en-US&amp;sourceid=chrome-mobile&amp;ie=UTF-8</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/DatDudeDullah" rel="nofollow"> @DatDudeDullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

Black Love Pt 6: Black Money and Wealth

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#26 In this “freestyle” episode, the Souljah’s discuss the new Juneteenth federal holiday. Is it a good idea? Is there a downside? What do we even know about Juneteenth, anyway? Abdul, Justine, and Andres enter the “virtual living room” to chop it up!  Helpful Links<ol><li>George Floyd Policing Act <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1280" rel="nofollow">https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1280</a></li><li>Most Americans know little or nothing about Juneteenth <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/351041/americans-know-juneteenth-holiday.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://news.gallup.com/poll/351041/americans-know-juneteenth-holiday.aspx</a></li><li>Emancipation Proclamation Issued <a href="https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation#:~:text=President%20Abraham%20Lincoln%20issued%20the,and%20henceforward%20shall%20be%20free.%22" rel="nofollow">https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation#:~:text=President%20Abraham%20Lincoln%20issued%20the,and%20henceforward%20shall%20be%20free.%22</a></li><li>Forgotten Verse of the Star-Spangled Banner <a href="https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/pdf/ssb_lyrics.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2017/07/04/518876922/the-star-spangled-banner-verse-youve-probably-never-heard" rel="nofollow">https://www.npr.org/2017/07/04/518876922/the-star-spangled-banner-verse-youve-probably-never-heard</a></li><li>Cause of the Civil War <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history" rel="nofollow">https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history</a></li><li>Lincoln Douglas Debates <a href="https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/lincoln-douglas-debates" rel="nofollow">https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/lincoln-douglas-debates</a></li><li>Lincoln’s evolving thoughts on Black people <a href="https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-lincoln-slavery-and-emancipation" rel="nofollow">https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-lincoln-slavery-and-emancipation</a></li><li>Enslaved people started Memorial Day <a href="https://time.com/5836444/black-memorial-day/" rel="nofollow">https://time.com/5836444/black-memorial-day/</a></li><li>Steven Blight’s History of the Earliest Memorial Day in Charleston <a href="https://www.history.com/news/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston" rel="nofollow">https://www.history.com/news/memorial-day-civil-war-slavery-charleston</a></li><li>I Have a Dream full speech <a href="https://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYs" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/smEqnnklfYs</a></li><li>Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1967 NBC interview. At the 21:25 mark, MLK reflects on “the dream” and how it has in many ways “become a nightmare…” <a href="https://youtu.be/2xsbt3a7K-8" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/2xsbt3a7K-8</a></li></ol> ***Epilogue***Senate Republicans block voting rights reform bill in the midst of voting for the Juneteenth holiday. This behavior seems inconsistent if Senate Republicans are truly interested in the cause of justice. <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-republicans-block-voting-rights-reform-bill-unified/story?id=78427255" rel="nofollow">https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-republicans-block-voting-rights-reform-bill-unified/story?id=78427255</a> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

Juneteenth 2021 Freestyle...Real Progress or the Okie-Doke?

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#25 Do parents parent differently across races? Are there considerations for Black parents that other parents don&#39;t have? What&#39;s with whuppins? The Souljah&#39;s discuss parenting styles, differences in parenting between races, and cross-racial adoption. Plus, Andres can&#39;t seem to stop laughing! *** Correction *** In the episode, Andres mentioned John Legend was the first African American to get EGOT status. That was incorrect. He is the first African American male to get the honors. Whoopi Goldberg was the first African American to win all four awards. She won two of those awards in the same year. Helpful Links<ol><li>Parenting styles Pew Research <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/12/17/3-parenting-approaches-and-concerns/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/12/17/3-parenting-approaches-and-concerns/</a></li><li>Racial Differences and academic achievement <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930341/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930341/</a></li><li>Racial Differences in Parenting Styles <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4362953/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4362953/</a> and <a href="https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_etd/send_file/send?accession=bgsu1320162825&disposition=inline" rel="nofollow">https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_etd/send_file/send?accession=bgsu1320162825&amp;disposition=inline</a></li><li>Influence off Race on Parent Judgements <a href="https://www.irp.wisc.edu/publications/focus/pdfs/foc242e.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.irp.wisc.edu/publications/focus/pdfs/foc242e.pdf</a></li><li>Racial and Ethnic Differences in Parenting Stress <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10826-013-9833-z" rel="nofollow">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10826-013-9833-z</a></li><li>Parenting differences across cultures <a href="https://theconversation.com/parenting-practices-around-the-world-are-diverse-and-not-all-about-attachment-111281" rel="nofollow">https://theconversation.com/parenting-practices-around-the-world-are-diverse-and-not-all-about-attachment-111281</a></li><li>Corporal Punishment <a href="https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newsletter/2017/04/racial-trauma" rel="nofollow">https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newsletter/2017/04/racial-trauma</a></li><li><a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1095045" rel="nofollow">https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1</a></li><li>Parenting Styles, Economics, and Extracurricular activities <a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1095045" rel="nofollow">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0192513X10386305095045</a></li><li>Rita Moreno - <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9361535/rita-moreno-only-living-egot-won-all-4-awards-as-performer?fbclid=IwAR0-QOStaCQ2mYqkYEluasD67JgAtvVbOxb_5OUp2cVEEEJplMa8-fH3xcw" rel="nofollow">In Praise Of the Only Living EGOT Who&#39;s Won All 4 Awards as a Performer</a> [Billboard]</li><li>MacKenzie Thomas album <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7v6ZSabXARDkpTRmNRzFeR?si=86XtP00KS6GPU97_iarSJA" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/album/7v6ZSabXARDkpTRmNRzFeR?si=86XtP00KS6GPU97_iarSJA</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#25 Do parents parent differently across races? Are there considerations for Black parents that other parents don't have? What's with whuppins? The Souljah's discuss parenting styles, differences in parenting between races, and cross-racial adoption. Plus, Andres can't seem to stop laughing!

*** Correction *** In the episode, Andres mentioned John Legend was the first African American to get EGOT status. That was incorrect. He is the first African American male to get the honors. Whoopi Goldberg was the first African American to win all four awards. She won two of those awards in the same year.

Helpful Links

1. Parenting styles Pew Research https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/12/17/3-parenting-approaches-and-concerns/
2. Racial Differences and academic achievement https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3930341/
3. Racial Differences in Parenting Styles https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4362953/ and https://etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws_etd/send_file/send?accession=bgsu1320162825&disposition=inline
4. Influence off Race on Parent Judgements https://www.irp.wisc.edu/publications/focus/pdfs/foc242e.pdf
5. Racial and Ethnic Differences in Parenting Stress https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10826-013-9833-z
6. Parenting differences across cultures https://theconversation.com/parenting-practices-around-the-world-are-diverse-and-not-all-about-attachment-111281
7. Corporal Punishment https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newsletter/2017/04/racial-trauma
8. https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1
9. Parenting Styles, Economics, and Extracurricular activities https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0192513X10386305095045
10. Rita Moreno - In Praise Of the Only Living EGOT Who's Won All 4 Awards as a Performer [Billboard]
11. MacKenzie Thomas album https://open.spotify.com/album/7v6ZSabXARDkpTRmNRzFeR?si=86XtP00KS6GPU97_iarSJA

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Black Love Pt 5: Black Parenting

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#24 This is perhaps our most important and impactful episode to date. One of the most important components of Black love is taking care of your mind. The Souljah&#39;s discuss mental health and trauma with therapist and trauma specialist, David Strother, LSCSW, LCSW. Andres bravely and candidly discusses his experience with fighting depression. *This episode contains some explicit content and profanity.  Helpful Links<ol><li><a href="https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American" rel="nofollow">NAMI on Black /African American Mental Health</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx" rel="nofollow">NAMI on Hispanic/Latinx Mental Health</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thevaliantmind.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thevaliantmind.org/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ValiantTherapeuticServices" rel="nofollow">David Strother&#39;s Valiant Therapeutic Services Facebook Page</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_LeDVJRLhw" rel="nofollow">Afrobeats playlist</a></li><li><a href="https://auxgodgame.com/" rel="nofollow">Aux God the game </a></li><li><a href="https://thenakedmarriagepodcast.simplecast.com" rel="nofollow">The Naked Marriage podcast </a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/wMfoE49TCsU" rel="nofollow">New Girl - 3 Seconds From Every Episode</a> [YouTube]</li><li><a href="https://nami.org/Advocacy/Advocate-for-Change" rel="nofollow">Advocate for Change</a> [<a href="https://nami.org/About-NAMI/Who-We-Are" rel="nofollow">NAMI</a>]</li></ol> *NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#24 This is perhaps our most important and impactful episode to date. One of the most important components of Black love is taking care of your mind. The Souljah's discuss mental health and trauma with therapist and trauma specialist, David Strother, LSCSW, LCSW. Andres bravely and candidly discusses his experience with fighting depression. 

*This episode contains some explicit content and profanity. 
Helpful Links

NAMI  on Black /African American Mental Health https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American

NAMI on Hispanic/Latinx Mental Health https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx

https://www.thevaliantmind.org/

David Strother's Valiant Therapeutic Services Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ValiantTherapeuticServices

Aux God the game https://auxgodgame.com/

Afrobeats playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_LeDVJRLhw

The Naked Marriage podcast https://thenakedmarriagepodcast.simplecast.com

New Girl - 3 Seconds From Every Episode [YouTube] https://youtu.be/wMfoE49TCsU

Advocate for Change [NAMI] https://nami.org/Advocacy/Advocate-for-Change

*NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.

1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org

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Andres' Twitter @Andres_Amador

Black Love Pt 4: Black Mental Health

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#23 It&#39;s here! The Souljah&#39;s discuss Black romantic love and whether people involved interracially can call their relationship &#34;Black love&#34; Helpful Links<ol><li>Black Love</li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loving_Day" rel="nofollow">Loving Day</a></li><li><a href="https://theundefeated.com/features/share-the-love-on-black-love-day/" rel="nofollow">Black Love Day</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/06/beverly-daniel-tatum-discusses-new-version-why-are-all-black-kids-sitting-together" rel="nofollow">Why are all the Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria</a></li><li>The Rachel Divide Documentary on Netflix </li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/lMhix4nr_0g" rel="nofollow">Asexuality</a> </li><li><a href="https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/sm-asexuals-press-release" rel="nofollow">Being Asexual UCLA Press Release</a>  </li><li><a href="https://cedar.wwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1081&context=wwu_honors#:~:text=Asexuality%20is%20also%20an%20uncommon,-24%20(GLAAD%202017)" rel="nofollow">Being Asexual GLAAD</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#23 It's here! The Souljah's discuss Black romantic love and whether people involved interracially can call their relationship "Black love"



Helpful Links

Black Love
Loving Day
Black Love Day
Why are all the Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria
The Rachel Divide Documentary on Netflix 
Asexuality 
Being Asexual UCLA Press Release  
Being Asexual GLAAD


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Black Love Pt 3: Black Romantic Love

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/5/26/6/569e4cf8-35fa-454c-8460-113cbbff9cbc_s2e6_black_trauma.mp3

#22 This is long one! The Souljah&#39;s discuss Black trauma, microaggressions, and how Black trauma is often fetishized by majority culture. They also discuss ways to develop resiliency and practice self-care. Helpful Links<ol><li>Adverse Childhood Experience Study <a href="https://acestoohigh.com/" rel="nofollow">https://acestoohigh.com</a></li><li>Microaggression video <a href="https://vimeo.com/204588115" rel="nofollow">https://vimeo.com/204588115</a></li><li>Microaggressions Dr. Derald Wing Sue <a href="https://www.uua.org/files/pdf/m/microaggressions_by_derald_wing_sue_ph.d._.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.uua.org/files/pdf/m/microaggressions_by_derald_wing_sue_ph.d._.pdf</a></li><li>Study of microaggressions in the workplace toward Black men <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cdq.12152?casa_token=-ccol_AKHo8AAAAA%3ATw1-BqfB0_O2H_pwD6VT63gL_99rGjZQvUqnxZQJ-X6slDSJLUBbOQrMGXLr28ktlr-e898dVGusgW3d" rel="nofollow">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cdq.12152?casa_token=-ccol_AKHo8AAAAA%3ATw1-BqfB0_O2H_pwD6VT63gL_99rGjZQvUqnxZQJ-X6slDSJLUBbOQrMGXLr28ktlr-e898dVGusgW3d</a></li><li>Race Battle Fatigue Study of Black Men</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlZ1TKweP3s" rel="nofollow">Resmaa Menakem- Racialized Trauma - The Weathering Effects on the Human Body</a> [YouTube]</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/BJL2P0JsAS4" rel="nofollow">Microaggressions in Everyday Life</a> [YouTube]</li><li>Kanye West - <a href="https://youtu.be/MYF7H_fpc-g" rel="nofollow">Jesus Walks</a> [YouTube]</li><li>Nas and Kanye West Cops Shot The Kid <a href="https://youtu.be/TBT7ytgVB9c" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/TBT7ytgVB9c</a></li><li>Dr Yolanda Florres - <a href="https://nebraskapublicmedia.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cb19-ss-types.microaggressions/microassult-microinsults-and-microinvalidation/" rel="nofollow">Microaggressions: Microassaults, microinsults and microinvalidations</a>. </li><li>Brandon Jones, M.A - <a href="https://lifestance.com/blog/racial-trauma-what-it-is-and-how-can-you-heal-from-it/" rel="nofollow">Racial trauma and its impacts on mental and physical health. </a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/12/20/570777510/how-racism-may-cause-black-mothers-to-suffer-the-death-of-their-infants" rel="nofollow">Black infant mortality rates resource 1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/equity/projects/infantmortality/session2.2.pdf" rel="nofollow">Black infant mortality rates resource 2</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#22 The Souljah's discuss Black trauma, microaggressions, and how Black trauma is often fetishized by majority culture. They also discuss ways to develop resiliency and practice self-care. 

Helpful Links

1. Adverse Childhood Experience Study https://acestoohigh.com
2. Microaggression video https://vimeo.com/204588115
3. Microaggressions Dr. Derald Wing Sue https://www.uua.org/files/pdf/m/microaggressions_by_derald_wing_sue_ph.d._.pdf
4. Study of microaggressions in the workplace toward Black men https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cdq.12152?casa_token=-ccol_AKHo8AAAAA%3ATw1-BqfB0_O2H_pwD6VT63gL_99rGjZQvUqnxZQJ-X6slDSJLUBbOQrMGXLr28ktlr-e898dVGusgW3d
Race Battle Fatigue Study of Black Men
5. Resmaa Menakem- Racialized Trauma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlZ1TKweP3s
6. The Weathering Effects on the Human Body [YouTube]
7. Microaggressions in Everyday Life [YouTube] https://youtu.be/BJL2P0JsAS4
8  Kanye West - Jesus Walks [YouTube] https://youtu.be/MYF7H_fpc-g
9. Nas and Kanye West Cops Shot The Kid https://youtu.be/TBT7ytgVB9c
10. Dr Yolanda Florres - Microaggressions: Microassaults, microinsults and microinvalidations. https://nebraskapublicmedia.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/cb19-ss-types.microaggressions/microassult-microinsults-and-microinvalidation/
11. Brandon Jones, M.A - Racial trauma and its impacts on mental and physical health.  https://lifestance.com/blog/racial-trauma-what-it-is-and-how-can-you-heal-from-it/
12. Black infant mortality rates resource 1 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/12/20/570777510/how-racism-may-cause-black-mothers-to-suffer-the-death-of-their-infants
13. Black infant mortality rates resource 2 https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/equity/projects/infantmortality/session2.2.pdf


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Black Love Pt 2: Black Trauma (Extended Episode)

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#21 The Souljah&#39;s begin the first installment of their &#34;Black Love&#34; series. In this episode, Abdul, Justine, and Andres discuss their perspectives on Black joy. Helpful Links<ol><li><a href="https://kleavercruz.com/the-black-joy-project" rel="nofollow">Black Joy Project</a></li><li><a href="https://m.facebook.com/El-Mofongo-Caribbean-Rest-270639056659125/" rel="nofollow">El Mofongo Caribbean Restaurant</a>, Arlington, TX</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PuertoRicoRestaurante/" rel="nofollow">Puerto Rico Restaurant, Des Moines</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thewarandtreaty.com/" rel="nofollow">The War and Treaty</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_blues" rel="nofollow">Bluesy Kinfork Soul Music</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwId74hvAVY" rel="nofollow">On and On by Curtis Harding</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25ys0vc4tTI" rel="nofollow">Jimmie Allen, Best Shot</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mickeyguyton.com/" rel="nofollow">Mickey Guyton</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kanebrownmusic.com/" rel="nofollow">Kane Brown</a> and <a href="http://www.torikellymusic.com/#/" rel="nofollow">Tori Kelly</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#21 The Souljah's begin the first installment of their "Black Love" series. In this episode, Abdul, Justine, and Andres discuss their perspectives on Black joy. 

Helpful Links

Black Joy Project
El Mofongo Caribbean Restaurant, Arlington, TX
Puerto Rico Restaurant, Des Moines
The War and Treaty
Bluesy Kinfork Soul Music
On and On by Curtis Harding
Jimmie Allen, Best Shot
Mickey Guyton
Kane Brown and Tori Kelly


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Black Love Pt 1: Cultivating Black Joy

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#20 The Souljah&#39;s are back...all three of them! Join Abdullah, Andres, and Justine as they recap what they&#39;ve been up to and discuss the upcoming episodes in their &#34;Black Love&#34; series. Helpful Links<ol><li>CB4 “I’m Black” clip <a href="https://youtu.be/rZHwGnGrm_k" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/rZHwGnGrm_k</a></li><li>Malcolm X Dictionary Clip <a href="https://youtu.be/51USLgPWhgc" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/51USLgPWhgc</a></li><li>Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye <a href="https://youtu.be/6kduvcqx-BU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/6kduvcqx-BU</a></li><li>Kenyan radio <a href="https://radio.or.ke/classic-105/" rel="nofollow">https://radio.or.ke/classic-105/</a></li><li>Botswanan radio <a href="https://onlineradiobox.com/bw/gabz/" rel="nofollow">https://onlineradiobox.com/bw/gabz/</a></li><li>A Black Women’s History of the United States <a href="http://www.beacon.org/A-Black-Womens-History-of-the-United-States-P1524.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.beacon.org/A-Black-Womens-History-of-the-United-States-P1524.aspx</a></li><li>Atomic Habits by James Clear <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299</a></li><li>Jeremiah 33:3 - “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and unsearchable things that you do not know.”</li><li>James Balwin quote <a href="https://the1a.org/segments/to-be-in-a-rage-almost-all-the-time/" rel="nofollow">https://the1a.org/segments/to-be-in-a-rage-almost-all-the-time/</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

Black Love and Self Care

#20 The Souljah's are back...all three of them! Join Abdullah, Andres, and Justine as they recap what they've been up to and discuss the upcoming episodes in their "Black Love" series.



Helpful Links

CB4 “I’m Black” clip https://youtu.be/rZHwGnGrm_k
Malcolm X Dictionary Clip https://youtu.be/51USLgPWhgc
Trouble Man by Marvin Gaye https://youtu.be/6kduvcqx-BU
Kenyan radio https://radio.or.ke/classic-105/
Botswanan radio https://onlineradiobox.com/bw/gabz/
A Black Women’s History of the United States http://www.beacon.org/A-Black-Womens-History-of-the-United-States-P1524.aspx
Atomic Habits by James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
Jeremiah 33:3 - “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and unsearchable things that you do not know.”
James Balwin quote https://the1a.org/segments/to-be-in-a-rage-almost-all-the-time/

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Email: hello@christiansouljah.com
Hit us up on social media:

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Justine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7

Andres' Twitter @Andres_Amador

Where We've Been

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#19 The Souljah&#39;s and guest, Anthony Jones, Ph.D. discuss the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, its implications for Christians, and the local community response. Helpful Links<ol><li>Black Lives Matter by Dax https://youtu.be/A2o15RCtSS0</li><li>BLM at Schools Week of Action resources <a href="https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/13-guiding-principles.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/13-guiding-principles.html</a></li><li>Trans black murder statistics <a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2020" rel="nofollow">https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2020</a> and </li><li>Apple Black History Month <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/01/apple-celebrates-black-history-month/" rel="nofollow">https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/01/apple-celebrates-black-history-month/</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#19 The Souljah's and guest, Anthony Jones, Ph.D. discuss the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, its implications for Christians, and the local community response.

Helpful Links

1. Black Lives Matter by Dax https://youtu.be/A2o15RCtSS0
2. BLM at Schools Week of Action resources https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/13-guiding-principles.html
3. Trans Black murder statistics https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2020 and 
4. Apple Black History Month https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/01/apple-celebrates-black-history-month/




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Hit us up on social media:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/

Abdullah's Instagram and Twitter: @Dat_Dude_Dullah

Justine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7

Andres' Twitter @Andres_Amador

"Black Lives Matter at School"...Interview with Dr. Anthony Jones

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#18: In this episode, Abdullah and Justine discuss the ups, downs, surprises, and insights of interracial relationships.  Helpful Links: <ol><li>Myths about interracial dating <a href="https://www.mic.com/articles/123985/6-myths-about-interracial-couples-we-need-to-retire-immediately" rel="nofollow">https://www.mic.com/articles/123985/6-myths-about-interracial-couples-we-need-to-retire-immediately</a></li><li>Trends in interracial marriage <a href="https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/05/18/1-trends-and-patterns-in-intermarriage/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/05/18/1-trends-and-patterns-in-intermarriage/</a></li><li>10 Things That Interracial Couples Wish You Stop Asking Them <a href="https://is.gd/B5LKHi" rel="nofollow">https://is.gd/B5LKHi</a></li><li>Black Sheep, The Choice is Yours (This or That) <a href="https://youtu.be/K9F5xcpjDMU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/K9F5xcpjDMU</a></li></ol> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#18: In this episode, Abdullah and Justine discuss the subject of interracial relationships.    Helpful Links:  1.      ———————————— Plenty of options to connect with us: Email: hello@christiansouljah.com   Hit us up on social media: Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/ Abdullah's Instagram and Twitter: @Dat_Dude_Dullah Justine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7 Andres' Twitter @Andres_Amador

#18: In this episode, Abdullah and Justine discuss the ups, downs, surprises, and insights of interracial relationships. 

Helpful Links: 

1.  Myths about interracial dating https://www.mic.com/articles/123985/6-myths-about-interracial-couples-we-need-to-retire-immediately
2. Trends in interracial marriage https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/05/18/1-trends-and-patterns-in-intermarriage/
3. 10 Things That Interracial Couples Wish You Stop Asking Them https://is.gd/B5LKHi
4. Black Sheep, The Choice is Yours (This or That) https://youtu.be/K9F5xcpjDMU
 
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Email: hello@christiansouljah.com
Hit us up on social media:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/

Abdullah's Instagram and Twitter: @Dat_Dude_Dullah

Justine’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7

Andres' Twitter @Andres_Amador

"The Choice is Yours"...Interracial Relationships

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#18 (S2E2): In this episode, Abdullah and Justine discuss the Vice Presidential Inauguration of Kamala Harris.  Helpful Links: 1. Kamala Harris Swearing In <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iZPW4nN-Rrw" rel="nofollow">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iZPW4nN-Rrw</a>2. Amanda Gorman Poem <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFAICB8vxw" rel="nofollow">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFAICB8vxw</a> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> @Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> @Andres_Amador</a>

#18: In this episode, Abdullah and Justine discuss the Vice Presidential Inauguration of Kamala Harris. 
 


Black Girl Magic: The Inauguration of Kamala Harris

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#17: Abdullah, Justine, and Andres are back for season 2! In this episode, Abdullah and Justine discuss what Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) should be on the lookout for when choosing a church.  These are our suggestions of what to look for in a church if you are BIPOC. Much of this works for everyone but there are certain considerations for marginalized groups.  Justine’s list<ol><li>The leadership - I am a strong believer that the culture and the DNA of the church, and any institution for that matter, flows from top to bottom. First and foremost, it is beneficial to have a leadership team that represents a myriad of perspectives. To this end, I believe that having gender, ethnicity, age, socio-economic diversity on a church’s leadership team can help the whole team see things that would otherwise be overlooked.</li><li>Solidarity - It’s also helpful to have a leadership team and parishioners that are able to empathize with the heartbreak, the fatigue, the disappointment, and hopelessness that is so often tied to the Black experience in America. Jemar Tisby posted something on his FB page that’s stuck with me - “You know you’re in solidarity with the oppressed when you start to experience what they experience. The persecution, the marginalization, and even the oppression they endure”.  When people have been transformed to this extent, injustice is no longer a “them” issue. It’s no longer something that BIPOC experiences. It’s no longer something that women or the differently-abled or the poor experience. It’s something we’re all experiencing together. </li><li>Courage - MLK once said: “All too many religious leaders have been more cautious than courageous and have remained silent behind the anesthetizing security of stained-glass windows.” Courageous Christianity stands against any person, policy, system, perspective, and practice that takes away from the glory of God that is reflected in humanity. Is your church willing to have tough conversations about injustice? Are your leaders and parishioners bold enough to condemn racism and division from the pulpit? Or are they silent and therefore complicit with systems that dehumanize the oppressed? </li><li>Worship - Is the worship inclusive? Is the worship pulled from a myriad of cultures, styles, writers, and voices? What is the makeup of the worship team? Are people free to be fully expressive during worship? Or is there an undertone that white contemporary worship styles are the ideal? </li><li>Do you feel seen? Do you feel heard? Do you feel safe? Do you feel like you are an equal part of the church family? Or is there a feeling that BIPOC are being included just because it’s the right and cool thing to do? </li><li>If you have children, you probably want to make sure that the children’s program is using content and curricula that are inclusive. </li><li>View on missions </li><li>View on cross-racial adoptions</li><li>Community involvement</li></ol> Abdullah’s List <ol><li>Is the church leadership ethnically and generationally diverse?</li><li>You need the wisdom of ethnic diversity and the wisdom of older people in the faith. </li><li>Talk to the elders to see where they stand on issues of justice, inclusion, and the Gospel. If there are elders of color, talk to them specifically about their experience in the church. If elders are unapproachable or give the impression that meeting with you is an inconvenience, this may mean that it is not a healthy environment.  </li><li>Is it an evangelical church? Given the state of evangelicalism in the United States, there has to be serious before a Black person joins an evangelical church. </li><li>Do the sermon illustrations give tacit acceptance to white as normal, or are they more reflective of the diversity of God’s people? </li><li>Do they reflect a middle-class or upper-middle-class experience?</li><li>Are they overly spiritual at the expense of the here and now? </li><li>Are they welcoming to marginalized people (mentally ill, BIPOC, differently able, LGBTQIA+?</li><li>What does the relationship between the pastor and his wife seem to be like?</li><li>What is the music like? Do they play diverse styles of music regardless of the presence or absence of diversity in the congregation?</li><li>Talk to people and ask them if the church has grown, stayed the same, or shrank in the last few years. Ask several people. Ask them if:</li><li>If the church has stayed the same or shrank, it could be a sign that body life isn’t in a healthy place. It could be because people are leaving if the pastor is teaching about controversial things that make people uncomfortable. </li><li>Ask them if there have been sermons about the political and social unrest going on in the country. If there have been sermons, what has been the fallout or the result? </li><li>I’d also ask them specifically if they have discussed the killing of Black people in the streets from the pulpit and what was the fallout? </li><li>Ask what is the culture of relationships and discipleship? Are people intimately involved in people&#39;s lives for the sake of true Christian sanctification, fellowship, and community, or are folks just sitting playing nice while they are silently judging each other. </li></ol> Helpful Links: 1. <a href="https://youtu.be/5NZ6aftOorE" rel="nofollow">Lift Every Voice and Sing </a>2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prophetic-Lament-Justice-Troubled-Times/dp/0830836942/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2U2QWBLP19BIM&dchild=1&keywords=prophetic+lament&qid=1610506324&sprefix=prophetic+lament%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Prophetic Lament</a> by Dr. Soong Chan Rah3. <a href="https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/sites/mlk/files/letterfrombirmingham_wwcw_0.pdf" rel="nofollow">Letter from a Birmingham Jail</a>4. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Fatigue-Racism-Erodes-Spirit/dp/1523091304/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Black+Fatigue&qid=1610506398&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Black Fatigue</a> by Mary-Frances Winters5. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuQbJst4Lk" rel="nofollow">Amazing Grace</a> Origin told by Wintley Phipps6. <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271913489_Diversity_Donations_and_Disadvantage_The_Implications_of_Personal_Fundraising_for_Racial_Diversity_in_Evangelical_Outreach_Ministries" rel="nofollow">Economic Inequalities in Raising Support for Missions</a>  ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: hello@christiansouljah.com Hit us up on social media:Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Instagram and Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Justine’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Andres&#39; Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

"Lift Every Voice and Sing": Church-hunting While Black

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#16 Abdul and Justine the tragedy in our democracy of Trump supporters breaching the halls of Congress on January 6, 2021

Special Episode: Breaching the Senate and this Current Political Moment

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#15 Here it is y’all, the lost episode; the second half of our episode with the conversation with Justine and her friends Brianna Lawton, Andrea Lowe, Jordan Harrison, and Dr. Patience Leuth. In this second half of the conversation, they touch on the allyship of white women, cultural and ethnic appropriation, black fishing, dating and marriage, child-rearing, and interracial dating. I promise you that this episode is worth the wait. You will want to hear from these amazing women.

#15 Here it is y’all, the lost episode; the second half of our episode with the conversation with Justine and her friends Brianna Lawton, Andrea Lowe, Jordan Harrison, and Dr. Patience Leuth. In this second half of the conversation, they touch on the allyship of white women, cultural and ethnic appropriation, black fishing, dating and marriage, child-rearing, and interracial dating. I promise you that this episode is worth the wait. You will want to hear from these amazing women.

The Lost Episode, "I Am Not My Hair;" The Loves of Black Women, Pt. 2.

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#14. The Souljah&#39;s are back. In this episode, Abdullah and Andres discuss the 2020 US Presidential election, what Christian&#39;s response to politics be, and once again come with receipts. They talk about who started the so-called &#34;culture wars,&#34; how the Christian response to Roe v. Wade has changed over the years, how Americans became so politically divisive, and offer suggestions for how to return to civility. Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, &#34;What&#39;s Goin&#39; On&#34; will equip you the backstory and tools you&#39;ll for those weird conversations that are sure to come up if you are spending time with family over the holidays. Mentioned in this episode: <ol><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHOp8wnBsM8/?igshid=1lcom8mvglzh9" rel="nofollow">Calvary Chapel Clip </a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/vXxHyWTDza4" rel="nofollow">People praying at the altar of Trump </a></li><li><a href="https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133" rel="nofollow">The Real Origins of the Religious Right were about Segregation</a> [POLITICO]</li><li><a href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/baptist-press-initial-reporting-on-roe-v-wade/" rel="nofollow">Baptist Press Initial Reporting on Roe v. Wade</a> [THE GOSPEL COALITION]</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GBAsFwPglw" rel="nofollow">Moral Majority Co-Founder Paul Weyrich - &#34;I don&#39;t want everybody to vote&#34;</a> [YOUTUBE]</li><li><a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/exclusive-lee-atwaters-infamous-1981-interview-southern-strategy/" rel="nofollow">Lee Atwater’s Interview on the Southern Strategy</a> (41 Mins) (THE NATION)</li><li><a href="https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/consistent-ethic-life-more-voter-checklist" rel="nofollow">Consistent ethic of life is more than a voter checklist</a> [NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER]</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/nmswkrdzFds" rel="nofollow">The Messy Truth:</a> Van Jones interview with Busta Rhymes</li></ol> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Justine&#39;s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter and Instagram <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

"What's Goin' On?" Politics and the Christian: Election 2020

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#13. This one is the for the sistas! Justine is joined by her friends Andrea Lowe, Jordyn Harrison, Brianna Lawton, and Dr. Patience Leuth. Educators, artists, and academics; this episode is filled to the brim with #BlackGirlMagic.

#13. This one is for the sistas! Justine is joined by her friends Andrea Lowe, Jordyn Harrison, Brianna Lawton, and Dr. Patience Leuth. Educators, artists, and academics; this episode is filled to the brim with #BlackGirlMagic.

"I Am Not My Hair"...Black Womanhood Across the Diaspora, Pt 1.

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#12 &#34;This Is America.&#34; In this episode, Justine is flying solo as she shares her heart about her feelings related to the acquittal of the officers accused of killing Breonna Taylor while she slept in her bed in her home in Louisville, KY. **This episode will discuss depictions of racial trauma and killing. Please consider your own mental health in deciding to listen. Intro clip from MSNBC <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH_kzPwynG4" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH_kzPwynG4</a> This is America, by Childish Gambino https://youtu.be/VYOjWnS4cMY﻿ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Justine&#39;s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

#12 "This Is America." In this episode, Justine is flying solo as she shares her heart about her feelings related to the acquittal of the officers accused of killing Breonna Taylor while she slept in her bed in her home in Louisville, KY. 

**This episode will discuss depictions of racial trauma and killing. Please consider your own mental health in deciding to listen. 



"This Is America"...The Killing of Breonna Taylor

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#11: Continuing the discussion about political ideology that was started in episode 10 with guest Rex Evans, all three of the Souljah&#39;s are back. In this episode, they talk specifically about patriotism and nationalism. Are they the same things? Have they become toxic? What does it mean to be an American, and has that definition changed over time. <ol><li><a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/patriotism-vs-nationalism/" rel="nofollow">“Patriotism” vs “Nationalism”</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/@wesodonnell/patriotism-vs-nationalism-whats-the-difference-5e23db662a3" rel="nofollow">Patriotism vs. Nationalism- What’s the Difference?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazitj4x6YI" rel="nofollow">Trump: &#34;You know what I am? I&#39;m a nationalist&#34;</a></li><li><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_effect" rel="nofollow">Overview Effect</a></li><li><a href="https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/literary_theory_and_schools_of_criticism/critical_race_theory.html" rel="nofollow">Critical Race Theory Explained</a></li><li><a href="http://chnm.gmu.edu/courses/ncc375/rp/rp2.html" rel="nofollow">Ozawa and Thind cases</a></li><li><a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4907181%2Fpresident-trump-launches-1776-commission-restore-patriotic-education-nation=" rel="nofollow">Donald Trump and 1776 Commission</a></li><li><a href="https://immigrationhistory.org/item/thind-v-united-states%E2%80%8B/" rel="nofollow">Supreme Court Decision on Thind</a></li></ol> Artists mentioned during the Liner Lotes segment<ol><li><a href="https://youtu.be/1R6m62_uJ6s" rel="nofollow">Can We Talk cover</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/UciFlY28rB4" rel="nofollow">Emily Muli </a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Bh-qkbkZmRI" rel="nofollow">Tone 6 Imagine Me by Kirk Franklin cover</a></li></ol>

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#11: Continuing the discussion about political ideology that was started in episode 10 with guest Rex Evans, all three of the Souljah's are back. In this episode, they talk specifically about patriotism and nationalism. Are they the same things? Have they become toxic? What does it mean to be an American, and has that definition changed over time.

"Born in the USA"...Patriotism and Nationalism

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#10: Abdul and Andres discuss political ideology with a friend and listener who is a Christian Conservative. The Souljah&#39;s discuss a range of issues important to conservatives. This conversation can be used as a model for those who seek to have respectful and loving conversations with those share different worldviews. <ol><li>The Christian Souljah Podcast - <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/a42301e3-e56a-4d81-875a-5973d6d4995e/episodes/d36023df-2fb6-47f8-b7f5-9c4e025b522d" rel="nofollow">Christian Souljah&#39;s Episode (#5)</a></li><li><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/275792/remained-center-right-ideologically-2019.aspx" rel="nofollow">The U.S. Remained Center-Right, Ideologically, in 2019</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2016/3/1/11127424/trump-authoritarianism" rel="nofollow">The rise of American authoritarianism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.christianpost.com/news/robert-jeffress-max-lucado-donald-trump-mean-sob-mild-turn-the-other-cheek-president.html" rel="nofollow">Robert Jeffress Disagrees With Max Lucado on Donald Trump, Prefers Mean &#39;SOB&#39; to Mild, Turn-the-Other-Cheek President</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOktqY5wY4A" rel="nofollow">Mark Charles and the Doctrine of Discovery</a></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1984/03/25/farm-policy-disaster-for-reagan/92dce6d1-ef88-48fd-8752-98d7b67436ad/" rel="nofollow">Farm Policy Disaster for Reagan</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm_Aid" rel="nofollow">Farm Aid</a></li><li><a href="https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2019/jul/29/tweets/republican-presidents-democrats-contribute-deficit/" rel="nofollow">Here&#39;s how the deficit performed under Republican and Democratic presidents, from Reagan to Trump</a></li><li><a href="https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/ytd-u-s-soybean-sales-to-china-lowest-in-5-years" rel="nofollow">YTD: U.S soybean sales to China lowest in 5 years</a></li><li><a href="https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/12/republican-party-obstructionism-victory-trump-214498" rel="nofollow">The Party of No</a></li><li><a href="https://archive.thinkprogress.org/beck-is-obama-the-antichrist-4982e7f6e976/" rel="nofollow">Beck: ‘Is Obama the Antichrist?’</a></li><li><a href="https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2019/04/02/the-politics-of-ceos/" rel="nofollow">The Politics of CEOs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Think_tanks" rel="nofollow">There are twice as many conservative think tanks as liberal ones</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/12/9/13875096/us-political-donors" rel="nofollow">Political donors in the US are whiter, wealthier, and more conservative than voters</a></li><li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2053168016684066" rel="nofollow">Do Authoritarians Vote for Authoritarians</a></li></ol>

#10: Abdul and Andres discuss political ideology with a friend and listener who is a Christian Conservative. The Souljah's discuss a range of issues important to conservatives. This conversation can be used as a model for those who seek to have respectful and loving conversations with those who share different worldviews.

"Freestyle"... Courageous Conversations About Political Ideology

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#9. Decolonizing Your Theology Pt. 3 This is the mic drop episode. In this installment, the Souljah’s take aim at patriarchy in the church and slaughter all of the sacred cows that have led to the oppression and degrading of women in the Body of Christ.  Listen at your own risk...you just might be refreshed and encouraged! Gender pay gap <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gender-wage-pay-gap-charts-2017-3#the-gender-wage-gap-varies-widely-depending-on-the-state-1" rel="nofollow">https://www.businessinsider.com/gender-wage-pay-gap-charts-2017-3#the-gender-wage-gap-varies-widely-depending-on-the-state-1</a> <a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2020/03/24/482141/quick-facts-gender-wage-gap/" rel="nofollow">https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2020/03/24/482141/quick-facts-gender-wage-gap/</a>

#9. Decolonizing Your Theology Pt. 3 This is the mic drop episode. In this installment, the Souljah’s take aim at patriarchy in the church and slaughter all of the sacred cows that have led to the oppression and degrading of women in the Body of Christ. 

Listen at your own risk...you just might be refreshed and encouraged

“Flawless”...Toxic Patriarchy in the Church (Extended Episode)

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#8 &#34;Decolonizing Theology&#34; isn&#39;t just a catchphrase. It is a commitment to understanding the bible...and your faith...apart from the a Christianity that is dogmatic, selectively interpreted, and oppressive. The Souljah&#39;s continue Their Discussion on decolonizing your theology. Justine, Andres, and Abdullah go in as usual. This one is DEEP, with lots of tangible ways to to understand Christianity apart from a Eurocentric frame and worldview. Emmett Till - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Till" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Till</a>MLB 2020 Jackie Robinson Day -<a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/jackie-robinson-day-2020-complete-guide" rel="nofollow">https://www.mlb.com/news/jackie-robinson-day-2020-complete-guide</a>Kenosha, WI Protests - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenosha_protests" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenosha_protests</a>Chadwick Boseman - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chadwick_Boseman" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chadwick_Boseman</a>R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Official Music Video) -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwtdhWltSIg" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwtdhWltSIg</a>Definition of Meekness - <a href="https://www.biblewise.com/bible_study/questions/definition-meekness.php" rel="nofollow">https://www.biblewise.com/bible_study/questions/definition-meekness.php</a>The Hamilton Mixtape - Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_35a7sn6ds" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_35a7sn6ds</a> In the scriptures, <ol><li>Moses was born in Egypt</li><li>Simon of Cyrene who carried for the cross for Jesus, was African. Cyrene is modern day Libya. </li><li>The ancient land of Cush and the Cushite Kingdom is mentioned 57 times in the Old testament. Cush is Africa. It was referred to both as all of Africa and specifically the region now known as Ethiopia and Eritrea.</li><li>The land of Havila mentioned in the bible, first in the Book of Genesis is associated with Sudan.</li><li>Hagar, the mother of Ismael (Abraham’s concubine and Sarah’s maidservant) and basically the spiritual progenitor of the Arabs.</li><li>The woman mentioned in Song of Songs was “dark and ruddy” Songs 1:5. This is perhaps and according to many scholars refers her her African skin. </li><li>In the new testament, we read of the conversion of Candace’s Ethiopian treasurer (Acts 8:26-39). Candace was the royal title of the Queen Mother of Nubia, a African nation located mostly in what is now Sudan. </li></ol> Early Church Fathers<ol><li>Tertulian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertullian" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertullian</a></li><li>Augustine <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_Hippo" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_Hippo</a></li><li>Athanasius of Alexandria <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athanasius_of_Alexandria" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athanasius_of_Alexandria</a></li><li>Origen of Alexandria <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen</a></li></ol> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Justine&#39;s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/tina.akinyi.7</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

"Losing My Religion"...Pt. 2 - Decolonizing Your Theology

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#7. Justine, Andres, and Abdullah begin a three-part series on decolonizing your theology. In this episode they discuss what the idea of colonized theology means and give some examples (some from their own lives) of what it looks like. They discuss research on the racial attitudes of Christians from PRRI, Pew Research Center, The Barna Group and others, as well as some helpful books to learn about the history of racist iseaas and whiteness. Abdullah discusses a very poignant example of racist ideas he perpetuated during his ministry career. Rich Nathan Tweet : <a href="https://twitter.com/RichNathan/status/1296094120700772357" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/RichNathan/status/1296094120700772357</a> A Nation of Immigrants? Diverging Perceptions of Immigrants Increasingly Marking Partisan Divides : <a href="https://www.prri.org/research/a-nation-of-immigrants-diverging-perceptions-of-immigrants-increasingly-marking-partisan-divides/" rel="nofollow">https://www.prri.org/research/a-nation-of-immigrants-diverging-perceptions-of-immigrants-increasingly-marking-partisan-divides/</a> Summer Unrest over Racial Injustice Moves the Country, But Not Republicans or White Evangelicals : <a href="https://www.prri.org/research/racial-justice-2020-george-floyd/" rel="nofollow">https://www.prri.org/research/racial-justice-2020-george-floyd/</a> Scandalous Witness: A Little Political Manifesto for Christians - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scandalous-Witness-Political-Manifesto-Christians/dp/0802877354" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Scandalous-Witness-Political-Manifesto-Christians/dp/0802877354</a> Interview with Robert P. Jones on NPR’s Fresh Air - <a href="https://www.npr.org/transcripts/896712611" rel="nofollow">https://www.npr.org/transcripts/896712611</a> Relevant Magazine, Is Your Bookshelf Racist? <a href="https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/books/is-your-bookshelf-racist/" rel="nofollow">https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/books/is-your-bookshelf-racist/</a> Societal views by religion and race of whether people feel it helps or hurts to be poor, Muslim, Black, or Latinx in the U.S. (Pew) <a href="https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2019/04/09/views-of-racial-inequality/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2019/04/09/views-of-racial-inequality/</a> Your Woke-ness is Not Worship with Sandra Maria Van Opstal on The Evolving Faith Podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-woke-ness-is-not-worship-with-sandra-maria-van-opstal/id1519314093?i=1000487891805" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-woke-ness-is-not-worship-with-sandra-maria-van-opstal/id1519314093?i=1000487891805</a> Black Practicing Christians Are Twice as Likely as Their White Peers to See a Race Problem (Barna Group) <a href="https://www.barna.com/research/problems-solutions-racism/" rel="nofollow">https://www.barna.com/research/problems-solutions-racism/</a> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

#7. Justine, Andres, and Abdullah begin a three-part series on decolonizing your theology. In this episode they discuss what the idea of colonized theology means and give some examples (some from their own lives) of what it looks like. They discuss research on the racial attitudes of Christians from PRRI, Pew Research Center, The Barna Group and others, as well as some helpful books to learn about the history of racist iseaas and whiteness.

"Losing My Religion"...Decolonizing Your Theology Pt. 1

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#6 Justine and Abdullah discuss authentic vs performative allyship and whether POC can be racist. Helpful Links:What does it mean to be asexual<a href="https://youtu.be/lMhix4nr_0g" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/lMhix4nr_0g</a> OneIowa: An organization that advances, empowers, and improves the lives of LGBTQ Iowans statewide.<a href="https://oneiowa.org/" rel="nofollow">https://oneiowa.org/</a> Critical Race Theory (CRT) Explained<a href="https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/literary_theory_and_schools_of_criticism/critical_race_theory.html" rel="nofollow">https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/literary_theory_and_schools_of_criticism/critical_race_theory.html</a>or<a href="https://youtu.be/Pl1bcO_IL-M" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/Pl1bcO_IL-M</a> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

#6 Justine and Abdullah discuss authentic vs performative allyship and whether POC can be racist.

"I'm Real" Authentic Allyship

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#5: Abdullah, Andres, and Justine pay homage to the late Reverend Dr. C.T. Vivian and Representative John Lewis. They also discuss the classic vs contemporary civil rights movement, and the role of faith in public activism. Helpful Links:About Black Lives Matter<a href="https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-we-believe/%C2%A0" rel="nofollow">https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-we-believe/ </a> Remembering Rep. John Lewis; Washington Post: <a href="https://youtu.be/5ayewOtuixI" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/5ayewOtuixI</a> C.T. Vivian: A Message of Hope to Today’s Young People<a href="https://youtu.be/uZhRlHBnEUc" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/uZhRlHBnEUc</a> Rosa Parks and The Rape of Recy Taylor documentary excerpt<a href="https://youtu.be/STcAVDuOkv8" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/STcAVDuOkv8</a> Commentary on The Rape of Recy Taylor documentary<a href="https://youtu.be/6BJgNUrS38c" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/6BJgNUrS38c</a>————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/christiansouljah/</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

#5: Abdullah, Andres, and Justine pay homage to the late Reverend Dr. C.T. Vivian and Representative John Lewis. They also discuss the classic vs contemporary civil rights movement and role of faith in public activism.

Christian Souljah's

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#4: On July 14, 2020, ViacomCBS ended a decades-long relationship with Nick Cannon. The company claimed he made anti-Semitic comments on his podcast &#34;Cannon’s Class.&#34; On the podcast, Cannon said Black people are the “true Hebrews.” He also talked about anti-Semitic conspiracy theories involving the Rothschild family. “It’s never hate speech, you can’t be anti-Semitic when we are the Semitic people,” Cannon said. “When we are the same people who they want to be. That’s our birthright. We are the true Hebrews.” In today’s episode Abdullah, Andres, and Justine discuss the subjects brought up by Cannon. The crew is surprised he was not also fired for insulting another group of people. But by the end of the episode, they are all surprised by the lessons learned through the discussion. &#34;The problem is that in the African American community for hundreds of years we have been trying to figure out the question of, &#39;What the heck happened that ended up with Black folks being at the bottom of the barrel?&#39;, &#34; Abdullah begins to unwrap the discussion. &#34;This conversation is about the result of trauma,&#34; Andres continues the conversation. &#34;This is the result of a group of people placed in a horrible situation. And you have to find a way to make this [life] have some kind of meaning.&#34; There is some discussion about is anti-whiteness a thing and if so, is it the new anti-Semitism? Plus, Justine differentiates the historical criticism for those of European descent and anti-Semitism. Finally, listen to how this Nick Cannon story is a model for the race conversation happening in the US. Info Links:- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKHvnXO33BA" rel="nofollow">Complete Cannon&#39;s Class: Nick Cannon and Professor Griff Interview Episode on YouTube</a>- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothschild_family" rel="nofollow">The Rothschild Family</a>- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy" rel="nofollow">Black Supremacy</a>- <a href="https://www.theroot.com/hotep-explained-1790854506" rel="nofollow">Hotep</a>-<a href="http://www.desihiphop.com/shouldnt-miss-video-nick-cannon-explaining-sikhism-importance-turban/542005#:~:text=When%20asked%20a%20lot%20of,been%20studying%20the%20Sikh%20faith.&text=He%20said,%20%E2%80%9CWhen%20you%20study,don%27t%20cut%20their%20hair." rel="nofollow">Nick Cannon explains why he wears a turban</a>-<a href="https://youtu.be/L-1UAORcX4c" rel="nofollow">What Sikh&#39;s believe</a> ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

"Nick of Time"...

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#3: Abdullah, Andres, and Justine finish their two-part conversation about toxic whiteness. This episode covers how to identify a toxic workplace, church, or other spaces, and ways that majority culture can recover from the social construction of whiteness.  ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

Exiting Toxic Whiteness, Pt. 2

#3: Abdullah, Andres, and Justine finish their two-part conversation about toxic whiteness. This episode covers how to identify a toxic workplace, church, or other spaces, and ways that the majority culture can recover from the social construction of whiteness.

"Gotta Go, Gotta Leave:" Exiting Toxic Whiteness, Pt. 2

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#2: Abdullah, Andres, and Justine begin a two-part episode discussing toxic whiteness; what is it, how to identify it, and how to know when it&#39;s time to leave toxic spaces. Abdullah recounts an experience with &#34;driving while Black.&#34; ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

Exiting Toxic Whiteness, Pt. 1

#2: Abdullah, Andres, and Justine discuss toxic whiteness; what is it, how to identify it, and how to know when it's time to leave toxic spaces. Abdullah recounts an experience with "driving while Black."

"Gotta Go, Gotta Leave:" Exiting Toxic Whiteness, Pt. 1

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#1: This is the first full episode of the Christian Souljah Podcast. Abdullah, Andres, and Justine have an in-depth conversation about the pitfalls and challenges of discussing racism and justice issues with white friends and white evangelicals. They discuss problematic racial outcomes in occupations dominated by liberal and progressive white women, and whether they believe in racial reconciliation. Near the end of the episode, they discuss whether they are hopeful for the future of the justice conversation and people doing what it takes to truly begin to dismantle racism. <h3>Show Notes:</h3><ol><li>Partisan affiliation by profession <a href="http://verdantlabs.com/politics_of_professions/" rel="nofollow">http://verdantlabs.com/politics_of_professions/</a></li><li>Rates of foster care placement by race <a href="https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data#USA/1/0/char/5" rel="nofollow">https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data#USA/1/0/char/5</a></li><li>Black male students are more likely to be punished without warning <a href="https://www.studyfinds.org/teachers-give-black-students-fewer-warnings-before-punishments-escalate/" rel="nofollow">https://www.studyfinds.org/teachers-give-black-students-fewer-warnings-before-punishments-escalate/</a></li><li>Here is some data on the breakdown of religious affiliation in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/09/how-the-faithful-voted-a-preliminary-2016-analysis/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/09/how-the-faithful-voted-a-preliminary-2016-analysis/</a></li><li>Information on what self-described evangelicals believe. The website is from Josh McDowall, author of the book, &#34;Evidence That Demands a Verdict&#34; <a href="https://www.josh.org/real-evangelicals-believe-4-things/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Kjeq5fn6gIV9_3jBx39RwSVEAAYASAAEgKxF_D_BwE&mot=J79GNF&mwm_id=241874010215" rel="nofollow">https://www.josh.org/real-evangelicals-believe-4-things/?mwm_id=241874010215&amp;mot=J79GNF&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Kjeq5fn6gIV9_3jBx39RwSVEAAYASAAEgKxF_D_BwE</a></li><li>This link describes the 4 distinctive of evangelicalism (conversionism, activism, biblicism, and crucicentrism) known as the Bebbington Quadrilateral <a href="https://www.nae.net/what-is-an-evangelical/" rel="nofollow">https://www.nae.net/what-is-an-evangelical/</a></li></ol>————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

Discussing Anti Racism and Social Justice with White Friends

#1: This is the first full episode of the Christian Souljah Podcast. Abdullah, Andres, and Justine have an in-depth conversation about the pitfalls and challenges of discussing racism and justice issues with white friends and white evangelicals. They discuss problematic racial outcomes in occupations dominated by liberal and progressive white women, and whether they believe in racial reconciliation. Near the end of the episode, they discuss whether they are hopeful for the future of the justice conversation and people doing what it takes to truly begin to dismantle racism.

"What About Your Friends..." Discussing Anti Racism and Social Justice with White Friends

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#0: This is the pilot episode of the Christian Souljah Podcast. Meet hosts Abdullah Muhammad, Andres Amador, and Justine Akinyi as they share part of their story, their passion for racial justice, and discuss whether Black folks should celebrate the 4th of July. (1 hour, 14 minutes) ————————————Plenty of options to connect with us:Email: <a href="mailto:hello@christiansouljah.com" rel="nofollow">hello@christiansouljah.com</a> Hit us up on social media:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah" rel="nofollow">http://facebook.com/groups/christiansouljah</a>Official Podcast Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/xtiansouljah" rel="nofollow">@XtianSouljah</a>Abdullah&#39;s Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dat_dude_dullah" rel="nofollow">@Dat_Dude_Dullah</a>Andres&#39; Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/andres_amador" rel="nofollow">@Andres_Amador</a>

S1:E1

#0: This is the pilot episode of the Christian Souljah Podcast. Meet hosts Abdullah Muhammad, Andres Amador, and Justine Akinyi as they share part of their story, their passion for racial justice, and discuss whether Black folks should celebrate the 4th of July.  (1 hour, 14 minutes)

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A social justice, faith-minded podcast featuring three friends from across the Diaspora - Exploring life at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, politics...and living while Black in America. 

The Christian Souljah Collective is a Jesus-centered community dedicated to the pursuit of unity, cultural and ethnic conciliation, and social justice.




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