Episodes
Published 12/15/21
When Dominique was in college, she thought she knew exactly what resistance meant. That was until her grandfather said something that changed the rest of her life. In our season finale, we look at the small acts of resistance happening all around us, all the time. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Julian Randall's article Gold Teeth Are Beautiful On Their Own Terms was first reported for The Atlantic's Inheritance Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 12/15/21
In a country that has policed Black women's hair for centuries, a sweet talkin' Texan named Isis Brantley clapped back. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 12/01/21
Kelly never saw herself as a ride or die. But that all changed when her partner Keith Davis Jr. was locked up.  This week we revisit one of our favorite Resistance episodes. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/24/21
Aaron Randle's family reunion is a whole vibe. It's also one of the biggest and longest running Black reunions in the country, with hundreds of people coming together from all over every single year. But as Aaron discovers, it's way more than just a party. It's a promise that goes back 50 years. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 11/10/21
When Saidu visits a cemetery near George Floyd Square, he meets a man who seems to be waiting for him. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/13/21
Protestors occupying George Floyd Square have been showing up and holding it down for over a year. They’re still fighting for justice. But what does justice look like? You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/29/21
Before George Floyd was known to the world, he was known to his friends as Big Floyd - a gentle giant who loved to rap. Our friends at Mogul made him this tribute. To hear more from them, follow Mogul for free on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/17/21
Before George Floyd was known to the world, he was known to his friends as Big Floyd - a gentle giant who loved to rap. Our friends at Mogul made him this tribute. To hear more from them, follow Mogul for free on Spotify. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/15/21
Comedian Elsa Eli Waithe, Musician Ivy Sole & poet Dominique Christina take the stage to induct three new icons into the FYWF Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/03/21
Comedian Elsa Eli Waithe, Musician Ivy Sole & poet Dominique Christina take the stage to induct three new icons into the FYWF Hall of Fame. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 09/01/21
When Flako moved back home to Bushwick, he noticed hella changes to the place that raised him. But Flako’s determined to not let gentrification win. Instead, he’s digging in and fighting the beast with the tools his community gave him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/25/21
When Flako moved back home to Bushwick, he noticed hella changes to the place that raised him. But Flako’s determined to not let gentrification win. Instead, he’s digging in and fighting the beast with the tools his community gave him. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/23/21
On a stretch of beach in Southern California, a Black couple once created an oasis for Black joy. A place to swim, a place to breathe. This is the story of how it was destroyed, and the fight for its legal and spiritual reclamation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/11/21
On a stretch of beach in Southern California, a Black couple once created an oasis for Black joy. A place to swim, a place to breathe. This is the story of how it was destroyed, and the fight for its legal and spiritual reclamation. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 06/09/21
Like a lot of disillusioned Christians, Mack left the church a long time ago. But then he met Jacquie and Abdus, two people who found a way to align their faith and their sense of justice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/28/21
Like a lot of disillusioned Christians, Mack left the church a long time ago. But then he met Jacquie and Abdus, two people who found a way to align their faith and their sense of justice. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/26/21
F Your Elections. F Your Gun Laws. F Your War. F Your President. F Your Everything.
Published 05/14/21
F Your Elections. F Your Gun Laws. F Your War. F Your President. F Your Everything. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 05/12/21
The woman with the meanest side eye you've ever seen is inducted into the F Your Water Fountain Hall of Fame.
Published 04/30/21
The woman with the meanest side eye you've ever seen is inducted into the F Your Water Fountain Hall of Fame. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/28/21
An iconic image of a Black teenager drinking at a whites only water fountain inspired us to celebrate daring people who push through their fear, go up against the odds and look damn good doing it.
Published 04/16/21
An iconic image of a Black teenager drinking at a whites only water fountain inspired us to celebrate daring people who push through their fear, go up against the odds and look damn good doing it. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/14/21
In the low country of South Carolina the Gullah Geechee are engaged in a fight to preserve their land and determine their destiny.
Published 04/02/21
In the low country of South Carolina the Gullah Geechee are engaged in a fight to preserve their land and determine their destiny. You can find the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/31/21