Episodes
Johnathan & April enjoy a fascinating discussion with ACLU Executive Director, Reggie Shuford about the ongoing threat to civil rights and liberties under the Trump administration.
Published 01/07/20
Johnathan & April discuss what it's like to be the only black/brown person in an all white environment and the negative effects of the White Gaze in the workplace, then enjoy a fascinating conversation with veteran public defender, Derrick Johnson.
Published 12/18/19
Johnathan & April explain why discussing racism and white supremacy with relatives at Thanksgiving dinner is an opportunity for anti-racists, then explore the vital online advocacy of White Nonsense Roundup with founding volunteer, Joel Derfner.
Published 11/25/19
In their Season One Finale, Johnathan & April chat with their mother about her conservative upbringing, her journey to Jackson, MS, her life with our father, and our lives after his untimely death. They then discuss why she believes all white people must be "broken" and humbled, before they can be effective racial allies.
Published 10/08/19
Johnathan & April discuss "white feminism," its pervasiveness during the #MeToo movement, and its harmful effects, then take a deep dive into the racial implications of the emerging cannabis industry with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Tauhid Chappell.
Published 09/25/19
Johnathan & April take a deep dive into gentrification's harmful effects. They then discuss community building best practices and much more with activist Shane Claiborne, founder of The Simple Way, a non-profit community organization in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington, widely considered the epicenter of the opioid crisis.
Published 09/10/19
Johnathan & April dissect white folks' apparent need to touch black women's hair, then dive into social media and influencer culture with lifestyle blogger, vlogger, and content creator, Amber Burns. Johnathan & April end this episode with a reading list!
Published 08/27/19
Today, the New York City Police Commissioner announced via emotional press conference his decision to fire Eric Garner's murderer. Johnathan & April discuss their emotional reactions...spiritedly.
Published 08/20/19
Johnathan & April discuss the often-subtle language of white supremacy within the context of gentrification, then discuss the death penalty, its origins, and the numerous inequalities central to its implementation with Hannah Riley of the Southern Center for Human Rights.
Published 08/13/19
Johnathan & April explain FTR #1 (Fundamental Truths about Racism), then discuss turning racial trauma into action with Martese Johnson, UVA alumnus, whose bloody encounter with law enforcement went viral in 2015.
Published 07/30/19
Johnathan & April are emotionally-ready to discuss the importance of Ava DuVernay's When They See Us, the story of the so-called Central Park Five, then take a deep dive into America's public schools with urban education expert, Kiah J. Hufane, M.S.Ed., who shares insight & advice for racial allies seeking to improve the system.
Published 07/16/19
Johnathan & April illustrate how to put their FTRs (Fundamental Truths about Racism) to work in real-world discussions, then invite religion and critical race theory expert, Nick Peterson, M.Div., to discuss the role religion played in the creation of race and racism in America.
Published 07/01/19
Johnathan and April discuss their FTRs (Foundational Truths about Race), and then discuss their thoughts around beauty standards, interracial dating, and more.
Published 06/11/19