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Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Black CreativityIntellectual PropertyExploitation

Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable

Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks centuries of Black creativity, revealing how it was systematically exploited and the ongoing fight for Black artists and innovators to reclaim ownership and profit from their intellectual labor.

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Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Intellectual PropertyBlack CreativityExploitation

Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable

Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks the systemic exploitation of Black intellectual property and creative genius throughout American history, from slavery to the AI era, and highlights the ongoing fight for ownership and control.

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Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground
Racial JusticeLegal AccountabilityPolice Brutality

Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground

This episode unpacks critical legal battles concerning racial bias in the justice system, offers a deep dive into the complex history of US political parties and Black Americans, and highlights a community initiative fostering joy and connection among Black women.

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“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
Black SeminolesSeminole WarsIndigenous history

“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War

Uncover the untold history of the Black Seminoles, their powerful alliance with Native American tribes, and their decades-long defiance against U.S. colonial aggression in Florida.

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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
Black ArtistsImmigration Enforcement (ICE)Bankruptcy

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.

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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
Artistic ExpressionICEPolitical Strategy

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.

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Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Voter SuppressionRedistrictingGerrymandering

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP

Roland Martin exposes deceptive political tactics, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and Republican attempts to whitewash history, all while advocating for Black political power.

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Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
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Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP

This episode exposes multiple fronts of voter suppression and historical revisionism, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to legislative efforts to restrict voting rights and whitewash American history in Tennessee.

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