Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johnshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854On Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>enEducationDr. David J. Johnshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8d8078dceba4e251e8d3c732f80080d.jpgTeach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johnshttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:47:45 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVExecutive Producer Dr. David J. Johnsteachthebabiesdjj@gmail.comOn Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies. On Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies. 

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From her parents' kitchen table discussions that shaped her critical consciousness, to her groundbreaking work challenging legal institutions, to founding the African American Policy Forum, Professor Crenshaw has spent decades translating academic theory into tools for resistance. 

In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to be "a born back talker," why pivoting away from our truth won't save us, and how we can resist critically—and in community—during these challenging times. Enjoy!

Resources



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From her parents' kitchen table discussions that shaped her critical consciousness, to her groundbreaking work challenging legal institutions, to founding the African American Policy Forum, Professor Crenshaw has spent decades translating academic theory into tools for resistance. 

In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to be "a born back talker," why pivoting away from our truth won't save us, and how we can resist critically—and in community—during these challenging times. Enjoy!

Resources



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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is gone. Not weakened. Not under threat. Gone. The legal architecture that turned 7% Black voter registration in Mississippi into 60%—dismantled, decision by decision, by a Supreme Court that was never neutral and was never on our side.

But that's not even the whole story. Because while the courts were killing the VRA, the Justice Department was being turned into a weapon. FBI agents raided a Black state senator's office mid-day—Fox News already on the scene—while allies under federal investigation had their evidence destroyed. Ballots from Fulton County are in federal custody. Arizona. Michigan. They are building the architecture of election interference before the midterms. In public. And most people don't even know it's happening.

This episode is about all of it. The Proud Boys as a militia. The Roberts Court as an antidemocratic enforcement mechanism. The Southern Strategy, sixty years old and running on steroids. And the organizing tradition—Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, Hungary's opposition movement—that proves rigged maps can be beaten and stolen futures can be reclaimed.

This is the class I didn't want to have to teach. But you need it. Pull up.

SHOW NOTES

  • The death of the Voting Rights Act—Shelby County v. Holder (2013), Brnovich v. DNC (2021), and the April 29, 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which Justice Elena Kagan called "all but a dead letter."
  • The pardon of 1,500+ January 6th participants and the DOJ's move to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders.
  • The FBI raid on Fulton County's election center, the subpoenas targeting Arizona and Michigan 2024 ballots, and what it means for the midterms.
  • The mid-day FBI raid on Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas's office, with Fox News cameras already rolling—and not one charge filed.
  • The two-tier justice system in plain sight: evidence destroyed for allies, prosecutions launched against opponents.
  • Elie Mystal's proposal to add 20 justices to structurally change the Supreme Court's incentive for extremism.
  • How Hungary's opposition built 208 local chapters and 50,000 poll watchers—and won a supermajority against a gerrymandered map.
  • The Afrofuturist tradition of Ella Baker and Bayard Rustin as the organizing inheritance we carry forward.
  • Black Power War Room — blackpowerwarroom.com 
  • National Black Justice Coalition — nbjc.org 
  • NBJC Equity Week — nbjc.org


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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is gone. Not weakened. Not under threat. Gone. The legal architecture that turned 7% Black voter registration in Mississippi into 60%—dismantled, decision by decision, by a Supreme Court that was never neutral and was never on our side.

But that's not even the whole story. Because while the courts were killing the VRA, the Justice Department was being turned into a weapon. FBI agents raided a Black state senator's office mid-day—Fox News already on the scene—while allies under federal investigation had their evidence destroyed. Ballots from Fulton County are in federal custody. Arizona. Michigan. They are building the architecture of election interference before the midterms. In public. And most people don't even know it's happening.

This episode is about all of it. The Proud Boys as a militia. The Roberts Court as an antidemocratic enforcement mechanism. The Southern Strategy, sixty years old and running on steroids. And the organizing tradition—Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, Hungary's opposition movement—that proves rigged maps can be beaten and stolen futures can be reclaimed.

This is the class I didn't want to have to teach. But you need it. Pull up.

SHOW NOTES

  • The death of the Voting Rights Act—Shelby County v. Holder (2013), Brnovich v. DNC (2021), and the April 29, 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which Justice Elena Kagan called "all but a dead letter."
  • The pardon of 1,500+ January 6th participants and the DOJ's move to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders.
  • The FBI raid on Fulton County's election center, the subpoenas targeting Arizona and Michigan 2024 ballots, and what it means for the midterms.
  • The mid-day FBI raid on Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas's office, with Fox News cameras already rolling—and not one charge filed.
  • The two-tier justice system in plain sight: evidence destroyed for allies, prosecutions launched against opponents.
  • Elie Mystal's proposal to add 20 justices to structurally change the Supreme Court's incentive for extremism.
  • How Hungary's opposition built 208 local chapters and 50,000 poll watchers—and won a supermajority against a gerrymandered map.
  • The Afrofuturist tradition of Ella Baker and Bayard Rustin as the organizing inheritance we carry forward.
  • Black Power War Room — blackpowerwarroom.com 
  • National Black Justice Coalition — nbjc.org 
  • NBJC Equity Week — nbjc.org


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>1079false425fullThe World Is Being Destroyed by Some Little Boys with Phil Agnewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-is-being-destroyed-by-some-little-boys-with-phil-agnew--73208015
That question sits at the heart of this conversation between Dr. David J. Johns and Phil Agnew, Dream Defenders co-founder, community organizer, and co-author of P.S. Eye Value You, a children’s book created with Brandon Vega and artist Damon Davis through their imprint Black House Publishing.

Phil talks about what it took to write a book he desperately needed as a child—and still needs now. He shares the full story of Roots Bookstore & Market in Liberty City, born from grief, spirit, and a stranger’s unexpected email. He names exactly what’s happening when patriarchy repackages itself for the algorithm and spends billions to recruit brothers away from their own freedom. And he offers what he calls “models for new ways of being”—not because it’s politically correct, but because the old ways never made anyone happy.

Phil’s peace right now? Real, hard-fought, and honest. His message to the tired brother? The transition will be clunky, but it’s so great over here.

Class is in session. Pull up.

SHOW NOTES
Resources & References
  • P.S. Eye Value You
    A children’s book by Phil Agnew, Brandon Vega, and Damon Davis, published through their imprint Black House Publishing. Told through poetry and illustration, it is a love letter to Black boys learning themselves in a world that doesn’t always see them clearly. pseyevalueyou.com
  • Roots Bookstore & Market
    A Black-owned bookstore at 6610 NW 15th Avenue in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. Seeded in part from the personal library of Barney Agnew—Phil and Danny’s father, known on Chicago’s South Side as “Barney the Bookman” (a former Jeopardy contestant). Open Tuesday–Saturday. rootsbookstore.com
  • Black Men Build
    A national organization co-founded by Phil Agnew in 2020 that brings Black men into the movement for racial, social, and gender justice through political education, mutual aid, mass meetings, and men’s circles. Publishes WARTIME, a digital and print magazine. Chapters throughout the country. blackmen.build
  • Dream Defenders
    A Florida-based human rights organization co-founded by Phil Agnew in 2012, dedicated to ending policing and abolishing prisons through multi-racial organizing. Rose to national prominence following the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin. dreamdefenders.org


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That question sits at the heart of this conversation between Dr. David J. Johns and Phil Agnew, Dream Defenders co-founder, community organizer, and co-author of P.S. Eye Value You, a children’s book created with Brandon Vega and artist Damon Davis through their imprint Black House Publishing.

Phil talks about what it took to write a book he desperately needed as a child—and still needs now. He shares the full story of Roots Bookstore & Market in Liberty City, born from grief, spirit, and a stranger’s unexpected email. He names exactly what’s happening when patriarchy repackages itself for the algorithm and spends billions to recruit brothers away from their own freedom. And he offers what he calls “models for new ways of being”—not because it’s politically correct, but because the old ways never made anyone happy.

Phil’s peace right now? Real, hard-fought, and honest. His message to the tired brother? The transition will be clunky, but it’s so great over here.

Class is in session. Pull up.

SHOW NOTES
Resources & References
  • P.S. Eye Value You
    A children’s book by Phil Agnew, Brandon Vega, and Damon Davis, published through their imprint Black House Publishing. Told through poetry and illustration, it is a love letter to Black boys learning themselves in a world that doesn’t always see them clearly. pseyevalueyou.com
  • Roots Bookstore & Market
    A Black-owned bookstore at 6610 NW 15th Avenue in Liberty City, Miami, Florida. Seeded in part from the personal library of Barney Agnew—Phil and Danny’s father, known on Chicago’s South Side as “Barney the Bookman” (a former Jeopardy contestant). Open Tuesday–Saturday. rootsbookstore.com
  • Black Men Build
    A national organization co-founded by Phil Agnew in 2020 that brings Black men into the movement for racial, social, and gender justice through political education, mutual aid, mass meetings, and men’s circles. Publishes WARTIME, a digital and print magazine. Chapters throughout the country. blackmen.build
  • Dream Defenders
    A Florida-based human rights organization co-founded by Phil Agnew in 2012, dedicated to ending policing and abolishing prisons through multi-racial organizing. Rose to national prominence following the acquittal of George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin. dreamdefenders.org


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Andre 3000 told us the South has something to say, and Dr. Christina Greer wants us to heed the lessons that Black women political leaders from the South are teaching us. Dr. Greer stops by the class to talk about her latest publication, “How to Build a Democracy. From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams,” and what it means to grow beyond fear, to build upon foundations established by our ancestors, being prepared to thrive at Historically White Colleges and Universities, the importance of political tithing and not waiting for America to grow up fully–she may never.  

How to Build a Democracy. From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/how-to-build-a-democracy/F34AB82F40A6FFD835D39C8AF46DA530 

Instagram: @dr_cmgreer

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Andre 3000 told us the South has something to say, and Dr. Christina Greer wants us to heed the lessons that Black women political leaders from the South are teaching us. Dr. Greer stops by the class to talk about her latest publication, “How to Build a Democracy. From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams,” and what it means to grow beyond fear, to build upon foundations established by our ancestors, being prepared to thrive at Historically White Colleges and Universities, the importance of political tithing and not waiting for America to grow up fully–she may never.  

How to Build a Democracy. From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/how-to-build-a-democracy/F34AB82F40A6FFD835D39C8AF46DA530 

Instagram: @dr_cmgreer

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Associate Professor of Education at Harvard University and former youth worker for over two decades, Dr. Baldridge has spent her career shining light on the spaces where Black children are seen, held, and loved outside of school walls. Her new book, Laboring in the Shadows: Precarity and Promise in Black Youth Work (Stanford University Press, 2026), is one of the most necessary things I have read in years. I don't do courtesy. I do testimony.

There are an estimated 2.53 million youth workers in this country. Young people spend only 18% of their waking hours in school. And yet we have no national youth policy. No floor. No framework. No "do good and be paid well."

This conversation changes that. Pull up.

Books
  • Laboring in the Shadows: Precarity and Promise in Black Youth Work — Stanford University Press (February 2026)
    Publisher page & order: sup.org/books/sociology/laboring-shadows 
  • Reclaiming Community: Race and the Uncertain Future of Youth Work — Stanford University Press (2019)
  • 2019 American Educational Studies Association Critics' Choice Book Award
Previous Episode


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Associate Professor of Education at Harvard University and former youth worker for over two decades, Dr. Baldridge has spent her career shining light on the spaces where Black children are seen, held, and loved outside of school walls. Her new book, Laboring in the Shadows: Precarity and Promise in Black Youth Work (Stanford University Press, 2026), is one of the most necessary things I have read in years. I don't do courtesy. I do testimony.

There are an estimated 2.53 million youth workers in this country. Young people spend only 18% of their waking hours in school. And yet we have no national youth policy. No floor. No framework. No "do good and be paid well."

This conversation changes that. Pull up.

Books
  • Laboring in the Shadows: Precarity and Promise in Black Youth Work — Stanford University Press (February 2026)
    Publisher page & order: sup.org/books/sociology/laboring-shadows 
  • Reclaiming Community: Race and the Uncertain Future of Youth Work — Stanford University Press (2019)
  • 2019 American Educational Studies Association Critics' Choice Book Award
Previous Episode


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In this episode, Dr. David Johns sits down with Dreisen Heath—reparations researcher, movement strategist, and founder and executive director of the Why We Can't Wait Reparations Network—in the wake of Equity Week in Washington, D.C. Together, they unpack what it meant to convene the Congressional Black Caucus, stand on the House Triangle alongside Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Summer Lee, Rep. Al Green, and dozens of partner organizations, and then walk through the reparative justice display at the Library of Congress—all ahead of Juneteenth and America's 250th anniversary.

Dr. Heath breaks down what the infrastructure of repair actually means in practice—and exactly how the current administration is gutting it. She connects the dismantling of DEI offices and the DOJ Civil Rights Division to the accumulation of unpaid debt to Black Americans, and makes the case for why this moment demands more urgency, not less.

This is Freedom Summer. The babies are watching. The question is whether we'll show up.

Legislation Referenced
  • H.R.40 — Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, currently led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley
  • S.40 — Senate companion bill, currently carried by Sen. Cory Booker
  • The HEAR Act (H.R.40's Senate counterpart in earlier sessions)
  • 13th Amendment punishment clause — legislation to strike the exception allowing forced labor as criminal punishment
  • Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act (passed 2022; first introduced 1900)

Organizations and Coalitions
  • Why We Can't Wait Reparations Network — whywecantwaitreparations.org 
  • NBJC — National Black Justice Collective — nbjc.org 
  • United By Equity — unitedbyequity.org
  • N'COBRA — National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America
  • Black Veterans Project
  • Black Voters Matter Fund
  • Children's Defense Fund
  • National Action Network

People Referenced
  • Rep. Ayanna Pressley — lead sponsor, H.R.40
  • Sen. Cory Booker — lead sponsor, S.40
  • Rep. Summer Lee — co-sponsor; carrying forward legislation co-authored with then-Rep. Cori Bush
  • Rep. Al Green — reparations advocate
  • Rep. Barbara Lee (now Mayor, Oakland) — longtime H.R.40 champion
  • Rep. Cori Bush — co-author of 2023 federal reparations legislation with Dreisen Heath
  • Rep. Jamaal Bowman — reparations advocate
  • Rep. John Conyers (now deceased) — original H.R.40 champion; first introduced 1989
  • Tiffany Crutcher — Tulsa racial justice leader; Legacy Festival collaborator
  • Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — author, Radical Reparations; referenced in closing

Events
  • Equity Week 2026, Washington D.C. — Congressional meeting (Tuesday), House Triangle press conference (Thursday), reparative justice display at the Library of Congress, Equity Ball
  • Legacy Festival, Tulsa — organized in memory of the Tulsa Race Massacre
  • Freedom Summer 2026 — the organizing frame for this episode and season
  • America 250 — the U.S. 250th anniversary, named as a 'fake celebration' framing the urgency of this moment

Historical Context
  • Tulsa Race Massacre (1921) — destruction of Black Wall Street; Tulsa litigation referenced as a model
  • Rosewood Massacre — looted homes before burning
  • H.R.40 first introduced: 1989 (36+ year delay as of this episode)
  • First-ever committee vote on H.R.40: 2021
  • Treasury Judgment Fund — permanent taxpayer fund; discussed as a future vehicle for reparative repair
  • Holocaust victims reparations — U.S. government assistance for U.S.-based Holocaust survivors to reclaim looted art and artifacts; cited as evidence the federal government already has infrastructure for repair


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In this episode, Dr. David Johns sits down with Dreisen Heath—reparations researcher, movement strategist, and founder and executive director of the Why We Can't Wait Reparations Network—in the wake of Equity Week in Washington, D.C. Together, they unpack what it meant to convene the Congressional Black Caucus, stand on the House Triangle alongside Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Rep. Summer Lee, Rep. Al Green, and dozens of partner organizations, and then walk through the reparative justice display at the Library of Congress—all ahead of Juneteenth and America's 250th anniversary.

Dr. Heath breaks down what the infrastructure of repair actually means in practice—and exactly how the current administration is gutting it. She connects the dismantling of DEI offices and the DOJ Civil Rights Division to the accumulation of unpaid debt to Black Americans, and makes the case for why this moment demands more urgency, not less.

This is Freedom Summer. The babies are watching. The question is whether we'll show up.

Legislation Referenced
  • H.R.40 — Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, currently led by Rep. Ayanna Pressley
  • S.40 — Senate companion bill, currently carried by Sen. Cory Booker
  • The HEAR Act (H.R.40's Senate counterpart in earlier sessions)
  • 13th Amendment punishment clause — legislation to strike the exception allowing forced labor as criminal punishment
  • Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act (passed 2022; first introduced 1900)

Organizations and Coalitions
  • Why We Can't Wait Reparations Network — whywecantwaitreparations.org 
  • NBJC — National Black Justice Collective — nbjc.org 
  • United By Equity — unitedbyequity.org
  • N'COBRA — National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America
  • Black Veterans Project
  • Black Voters Matter Fund
  • Children's Defense Fund
  • National Action Network

People Referenced
  • Rep. Ayanna Pressley — lead sponsor, H.R.40
  • Sen. Cory Booker — lead sponsor, S.40
  • Rep. Summer Lee — co-sponsor; carrying forward legislation co-authored with then-Rep. Cori Bush
  • Rep. Al Green — reparations advocate
  • Rep. Barbara Lee (now Mayor, Oakland) — longtime H.R.40 champion
  • Rep. Cori Bush — co-author of 2023 federal reparations legislation with Dreisen Heath
  • Rep. Jamaal Bowman — reparations advocate
  • Rep. John Conyers (now deceased) — original H.R.40 champion; first introduced 1989
  • Tiffany Crutcher — Tulsa racial justice leader; Legacy Festival collaborator
  • Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — author, Radical Reparations; referenced in closing

Events
  • Equity Week 2026, Washington D.C. — Congressional meeting (Tuesday), House Triangle press conference (Thursday), reparative justice display at the Library of Congress, Equity Ball
  • Legacy Festival, Tulsa — organized in memory of the Tulsa Race Massacre
  • Freedom Summer 2026 — the organizing frame for this episode and season
  • America 250 — the U.S. 250th anniversary, named as a 'fake celebration' framing the urgency of this moment

Historical Context
  • Tulsa Race Massacre (1921) — destruction of Black Wall Street; Tulsa litigation referenced as a model
  • Rosewood Massacre — looted homes before burning
  • H.R.40 first...]]>1687equity,justice,reparationsfalse421fullFreedom Summer 2026 with Brittany Packnett Cunninghamhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-summer-2026-with-brittany-packnett-cunningham--72646749
    They go deep on who actually carried Freedom Summer — young people and everyday Black Mississippians who risked everything for the audacity of a vote — and how Marian Wright, present on those same voter registration lines, took what she saw and built what would become CDF Freedom Schools, now serving upwards of 12,000 students every summer. Dr. Brittany explains why Freedom Schools are as much an intervention for the whole family as they are for the child — and why, in a moment when Roots has been banned in the same county where Alex Haley bought the farm that bears its legacy, we cannot afford to lose the recipes.

    The conversation moves into UNDISTRACTED — the Meteor Network flagship that Dr. David is proud to be part of as a correspondent this season — and what it means to build a platform where the questions are better and the community is ready to wrestle with them. And it closes with the ecosystem that connects it all: State of the People, Signal LIVE, All Roads Lead South, and Freedom Summer 2026 — a season-long drumbeat of mobilization, education, and local organizing rooted in the same soil as 1964.

    This is not a closed chapter. This is a living model. Class is in session.

    Show Notes:
    • CDF Freedom Schools Find a Freedom School near you, apply to become a Servant Leader Intern, or explore leadership pathways for students, parents, caregivers, and faith leaders: childrensdefense.org
    • Freedom Summer 2026 Host a satellite rally, join Juneteenth Week of Action events, and plug into mobilization happening across the country all summer long: freedomsummer2026.com
    • UNDISTRACTED / The Meteor Webby Award-winning podcast hosted by Dr. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, flagship of the Meteor Network. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and at wearethemeteor.com
    • State of the People / Signal LIVE Black-owned, Black-led media ecosystem founded by Angela Rye. Watch Signal LIVE, explore The Black Papers, and tap into the community: stateofthepeople.tv
    • Juneteenth Week of Action events: June 18 (Georgia State Capitol/Liberty Plaza), June 20 (125th Street, Harlem), June 22 (mass virtual meeting with Freedom Trainers/Ashley Woodard Henderson)
    •  — UNDISTRACTED Live: June 22, Washington DC


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72646749Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:35:02 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVFreedom Summer didn't end in 1964 — it lives in every classroom, every protest, every young person who picks up a book and sees themselves as their own liberator. In this conversation, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with his sister and colleague Dr....
    They go deep on who actually carried Freedom Summer — young people and everyday Black Mississippians who risked everything for the audacity of a vote — and how Marian Wright, present on those same voter registration lines, took what she saw and built what would become CDF Freedom Schools, now serving upwards of 12,000 students every summer. Dr. Brittany explains why Freedom Schools are as much an intervention for the whole family as they are for the child — and why, in a moment when Roots has been banned in the same county where Alex Haley bought the farm that bears its legacy, we cannot afford to lose the recipes.

    The conversation moves into UNDISTRACTED — the Meteor Network flagship that Dr. David is proud to be part of as a correspondent this season — and what it means to build a platform where the questions are better and the community is ready to wrestle with them. And it closes with the ecosystem that connects it all: State of the People, Signal LIVE, All Roads Lead South, and Freedom Summer 2026 — a season-long drumbeat of mobilization, education, and local organizing rooted in the same soil as 1964.

    This is not a closed chapter. This is a living model. Class is in session.

    Show Notes:
    • CDF Freedom Schools Find a Freedom School near you, apply to become a Servant Leader Intern, or explore leadership pathways for students, parents, caregivers, and faith leaders: childrensdefense.org
    • Freedom Summer 2026 Host a satellite rally, join Juneteenth Week of Action events, and plug into mobilization happening across the country all summer long: freedomsummer2026.com
    • UNDISTRACTED / The Meteor Webby Award-winning podcast hosted by Dr. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, flagship of the Meteor Network. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and at wearethemeteor.com
    • State of the People / Signal LIVE Black-owned, Black-led media ecosystem founded by Angela Rye. Watch Signal LIVE, explore The Black Papers, and tap into the community: stateofthepeople.tv
    • Juneteenth Week of Action events: June 18 (Georgia State Capitol/Liberty Plaza), June 20 (125th Street, Harlem), June 22 (mass virtual meeting with Freedom Trainers/Ashley Woodard Henderson)
    •  — UNDISTRACTED Live: June 22, Washington DC


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    This conversation goes everywhere it needs to go. They talk about how authoritarianism uses isolation as a weapon — and why people are making intentional, physical, sometimes spontaneous choices to gather again. They get into what it actually means to find an organizing home when you care about everything. Tiffany tells the truth about the Debt Collective, the SAVE program, and what borrowers sitting in default right now actually need to do. And she closes with a charge that lands hard: we are not going to get free being comfortable.

    We're dropping this episode the week of Juneteenth. The promise of freedom is real. The weight of this moment is real. Both are true at the same time.

    Find your organizing home. Not tomorrow. Now.

    SHOW NOTES

    Connect with Tiffany Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Threads, Bluesky: @tiffanydloftin How We Get Free

    Podcast: @howwegetfreepod

    Organizations & Resources Mentioned
    Referenced in This Episode:
    • DeJuana Thompson / Black Voters Matter Courtland Cox, SNCC veteran and mentor Carmen Berkeley — on building relationships, not titles Marshall Ganz — on relationships as the currency of power (Harvard Kennedy School) Kingian Nonviolence Certificate Program
    Support the Show spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72545908Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:50:02 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVTiffany Dena Loftin has been in this work for over two decades — from a TRIO student at UC Santa Cruz organizing against tuition hikes, to leading the United States Student Association, to fighting for student debt cancellation at the NAACP and the...
    This conversation goes everywhere it needs to go. They talk about how authoritarianism uses isolation as a weapon — and why people are making intentional, physical, sometimes spontaneous choices to gather again. They get into what it actually means to find an organizing home when you care about everything. Tiffany tells the truth about the Debt Collective, the SAVE program, and what borrowers sitting in default right now actually need to do. And she closes with a charge that lands hard: we are not going to get free being comfortable.

    We're dropping this episode the week of Juneteenth. The promise of freedom is real. The weight of this moment is real. Both are true at the same time.

    Find your organizing home. Not tomorrow. Now.

    SHOW NOTES

    Connect with Tiffany Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Threads, Bluesky: @tiffanydloftin How We Get Free

    Podcast: @howwegetfreepod

    Organizations & Resources Mentioned
    Referenced in This Episode:
    • DeJuana Thompson / Black Voters Matter Courtland Cox, SNCC veteran and mentor Carmen Berkeley — on building relationships, not titles Marshall Ganz — on relationships as the currency of power (Harvard Kennedy School) Kingian Nonviolence Certificate Program
    Support the Show spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support ]]>    1657juneteenth,loftin,saveactfalse419full    Equity Week- All of Us. All the Time. with- Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/equity-week-all-of-us-all-the-time-with-dr-marcus-anthony-hunter--72290329
    One week out from Equity Week 2026, Dr. Hunter — professor of sociology and African American studies, author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation, and NBJC board member — walks us through everything you need to know. Why the week exists. Who it was built for. What it asks of you.

    Then we go deeper. The Trump administration’s $1.7 billion fund to compensate January 6th participants is not just wrong — it’s a moral inversion. Dr. Hunter breaks it down: the difference between hush money and reparations, what the Central Park Five actually had to wait for, and why enslaved people didn’t need pardons because they never committed a crime.

    He also gives the class a new frame: reparative justice. What it is, why it covers everything from police reform to educational equity, and why — when it comes to reparations — our work has already been done.

    Equity Week 2026 is June 10–13 in Washington, D.C. Register at nbjc.org/equity-week.

    EQUITY WEEK 2026
    • June 10–13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
    • Register: nbjc.org/equity-week
    • Equity Ball tickets: NBJC Eventbrite page (or pay at the door)
    • OUT on the Hill Advocacy Day — meet directly with lawmakers and their staff
    • Equity Ball at the Historic Howard Theatre

    NBJC RESOURCES
    • nbjc.org
    • nbjc.org/nbjc-policy-agenda

    LEGISLATION REFERENCED
    • H.R. 40 — Federal Reparations Commission Bill (Rep. Ayanna Pressley)
    • The Third Reconstruction Bill — Rep. Barbara Lee (Poor People’s Campaign)
    • G.I. Restoration Bill — Rep. Seth Moulton, with Rep. Clyburn
    • Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Act — Rep. Jamie Raskin

    IN THE NEWS
    • theGrio: Trump’s $1.7B Fund for J6 Participants — May 20, 2026
    • Central Park Five / Exonerated Five — context for the fund comparison

    BOOKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
    • Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation — Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter
    • Substack: open.substack.com/drdavidjjohns


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    One week out from Equity Week 2026, Dr. Hunter — professor of sociology and African American studies, author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation, and NBJC board member — walks us through everything you need to know. Why the week exists. Who it was built for. What it asks of you.

    Then we go deeper. The Trump administration’s $1.7 billion fund to compensate January 6th participants is not just wrong — it’s a moral inversion. Dr. Hunter breaks it down: the difference between hush money and reparations, what the Central Park Five actually had to wait for, and why enslaved people didn’t need pardons because they never committed a crime.

    He also gives the class a new frame: reparative justice. What it is, why it covers everything from police reform to educational equity, and why — when it comes to reparations — our work has already been done.

    Equity Week 2026 is June 10–13 in Washington, D.C. Register at nbjc.org/equity-week.

    EQUITY WEEK 2026
    • June 10–13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
    • Register: nbjc.org/equity-week
    • Equity Ball tickets: NBJC Eventbrite page (or pay at the door)
    • OUT on the Hill Advocacy Day — meet directly with lawmakers and their staff
    • Equity Ball at the Historic Howard Theatre

    NBJC RESOURCES
    • nbjc.org
    • nbjc.org/nbjc-policy-agenda

    LEGISLATION REFERENCED
    • H.R. 40 — Federal Reparations Commission Bill (Rep. Ayanna Pressley)
    • The Third Reconstruction Bill — Rep. Barbara Lee (Poor People’s Campaign)
    • G.I. Restoration Bill — Rep. Seth Moulton, with Rep. Clyburn
    • Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Act — Rep. Jamie Raskin

    IN THE NEWS
    • theGrio: Trump’s $1.7B Fund for J6 Participants — May 20, 2026
    • Central Park Five / Exonerated Five — context for the fund comparison

    BOOKS & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
    • Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation — Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter
    • Substack: open.substack.com/drdavidjjohns


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    This week, we’re joined by civil rights attorney, author, and Justice for Greenwood Foundation executive director Damario Solomon-Simmons. His first book, Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America, just dropped — and it is a history, a legal thriller, and a blueprint all at once.

    We talked about what it felt like to knock on Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle's door at 106 years old and ask her to run toward justice one more time. We talked about Greenwood as a love story. We talked about exhaustion, rest as a revolutionary act, and what it means to keep fighting when the courts keep saying no. And Damario left us with a name we all need to know: Hal Singer — a survivor, a musician, a man on hospice who still wanted to fight — whose words became the foundation of the Justice for Greenwood program.

    Get the book. Get in community. Show up.

    Class is in session.

    SHOW NOTES
    • Book: Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America Available now wherever books are sold. Community toolkit (free): redeemanation.com Join the 11,000 Campaign: redeemanation.com

    • Justice for Greenwood Foundation: justiceforgreenwood.org Get involved in genealogy work, legacy protection, narrative work, and legal advocacy.


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72166183Tue, 26 May 2026 10:07:20 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVThere are moments in this work when you sit across from someone and realize you're not just talking to a lawyer. You're talking to a son. A keeper. A man who has spent his entire adult life making sure that what happened in Greenwood — and what...
    This week, we’re joined by civil rights attorney, author, and Justice for Greenwood Foundation executive director Damario Solomon-Simmons. His first book, Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America, just dropped — and it is a history, a legal thriller, and a blueprint all at once.

    We talked about what it felt like to knock on Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle's door at 106 years old and ask her to run toward justice one more time. We talked about Greenwood as a love story. We talked about exhaustion, rest as a revolutionary act, and what it means to keep fighting when the courts keep saying no. And Damario left us with a name we all need to know: Hal Singer — a survivor, a musician, a man on hospice who still wanted to fight — whose words became the foundation of the Justice for Greenwood program.

    Get the book. Get in community. Show up.

    Class is in session.

    SHOW NOTES
    • Book: Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America Available now wherever books are sold. Community toolkit (free): redeemanation.com Join the 11,000 Campaign: redeemanation.com

    • Justice for Greenwood Foundation: justiceforgreenwood.org Get involved in genealogy work, legacy protection, narrative work, and legal advocacy.


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1801greenwood,reparations,tulsafalse417full    The Klan Never Left. They Just Changed Their Clothes.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-klan-never-left-they-just-changed-their-clothes--72066811
    The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is gone. Not weakened. Not under threat. Gone. The legal architecture that turned 7% Black voter registration in Mississippi into 60%—dismantled, decision by decision, by a Supreme Court that was never neutral and was never on our side.

    But that's not even the whole story. Because while the courts were killing the VRA, the Justice Department was being turned into a weapon. FBI agents raided a Black state senator's office mid-day—Fox News already on the scene—while allies under federal investigation had their evidence destroyed. Ballots from Fulton County are in federal custody. Arizona. Michigan. They are building the architecture of election interference before the midterms. In public. And most people don't even know it's happening

    This episode is about all of it. The Proud Boys as a militia. The Roberts Court as an antidemocratic enforcement mechanism. The Southern Strategy, sixty years old and running on steroids. And the organizing tradition—Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, Hungary's opposition movement—that proves rigged maps can be beaten and stolen futures can be reclaimed.

    This is the class I didn't want to have to teach. But you need it. Pull up.

    SHOW NOTES
    • The death of the Voting Rights Act—Shelby County v. Holder (2013), Brnovich v. DNC (2021), and the April 29, 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which Justice Elena Kagan called "all but a dead letter."
    • The pardon of 1,500+ January 6th participants and the DOJ's move to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders.
    • The FBI raid on Fulton County's election center, the subpoenas targeting Arizona and Michigan 2024 ballots, and what it means for the midterms.
    • The mid-day FBI raid on Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas's office, with Fox News cameras already rolling—and not one charge filed.
    • The two-tier justice system in plain sight: evidence destroyed for allies, prosecutions launched against opponents.
    • Elie Mystal's proposal to add 20 justices to structurally change the Supreme Court's incentive for extremism.
    • How Hungary's opposition built 208 local chapters and 50,000 poll watchers—and won a supermajority against a gerrymandered map.
    • The Afrofuturist tradition of Ella Baker and Bayard Rustin as the organizing inheritance we carry forward.
    • Black Power War Room — blackpowerwarroom.com 
    • National Black Justice Coalition — nbjc.org 
    • NBJC Equity Week — nbjc.org



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    The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is gone. Not weakened. Not under threat. Gone. The legal architecture that turned 7% Black voter registration in Mississippi into 60%—dismantled, decision by decision, by a Supreme Court that was never neutral and was never on our side.

    But that's not even the whole story. Because while the courts were killing the VRA, the Justice Department was being turned into a weapon. FBI agents raided a Black state senator's office mid-day—Fox News already on the scene—while allies under federal investigation had their evidence destroyed. Ballots from Fulton County are in federal custody. Arizona. Michigan. They are building the architecture of election interference before the midterms. In public. And most people don't even know it's happening

    This episode is about all of it. The Proud Boys as a militia. The Roberts Court as an antidemocratic enforcement mechanism. The Southern Strategy, sixty years old and running on steroids. And the organizing tradition—Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, Hungary's opposition movement—that proves rigged maps can be beaten and stolen futures can be reclaimed.

    This is the class I didn't want to have to teach. But you need it. Pull up.

    SHOW NOTES
    • The death of the Voting Rights Act—Shelby County v. Holder (2013), Brnovich v. DNC (2021), and the April 29, 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which Justice Elena Kagan called "all but a dead letter."
    • The pardon of 1,500+ January 6th participants and the DOJ's move to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders.
    • The FBI raid on Fulton County's election center, the subpoenas targeting Arizona and Michigan 2024 ballots, and what it means for the midterms.
    • The mid-day FBI raid on Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas's office, with Fox News cameras already rolling—and not one charge filed.
    • The two-tier justice system in plain sight: evidence destroyed for allies, prosecutions launched against opponents.
    • Elie Mystal's proposal to add 20 justices to structurally change the Supreme Court's incentive for extremism.
    • How Hungary's opposition built 208 local chapters and 50,000 poll watchers—and won a supermajority against a gerrymandered map.
    • The Afrofuturist tradition of Ella Baker and Bayard Rustin as the organizing inheritance we carry forward.
    • Black Power War Room — blackpowerwarroom.com 
    • National Black Justice Coalition — nbjc.org 
    • NBJC Equity Week — nbjc.org



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1079bayardrustin,ellabaker,klan,vrafalse416full    Black. Single. Mother. with Jamilah Lemieuxhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-single-mother-with-jamilah-lemieux--71971482
    In this conversation, Jamilah and I go deep. We talk about what Aunt Toni Morrison taught us about writing the books we need—and what it means to actually do it. We trace the wreckage of the 1965 Moynihan Report, the myth of the absentee Black father, and the way respectability politics decides which single Black mothers this culture chooses to celebrate and which ones it chooses to punish. We talk about Nia Long, Taraji P. Henson, and Cardi B. We talk about the African ancestral village and why every-other-weekend is not enough. And we talk about what it costs all of us—not just women—when we fail to love one another fully.

    This is one of those episodes you share. With the single mothers in your life. With the men who need to hear it. With anyone who's ever made an assumption about what a Black family is supposed to look like

    The class is in session.

    SHOW NOTES

    Resources & References
    The Negro Family: The Case for National Action (The Moynihan Report, 1965) — U.S. Department of Labor

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    In this conversation, Jamilah and I go deep. We talk about what Aunt Toni Morrison taught us about writing the books we need—and what it means to actually do it. We trace the wreckage of the 1965 Moynihan Report, the myth of the absentee Black father, and the way respectability politics decides which single Black mothers this culture chooses to celebrate and which ones it chooses to punish. We talk about Nia Long, Taraji P. Henson, and Cardi B. We talk about the African ancestral village and why every-other-weekend is not enough. And we talk about what it costs all of us—not just women—when we fail to love one another fully.

    This is one of those episodes you share. With the single mothers in your life. With the men who need to hear it. With anyone who's ever made an assumption about what a Black family is supposed to look like

    The class is in session.

    SHOW NOTES

    Resources & References
    The Negro Family: The Case for National Action (The Moynihan Report, 1965) — U.S. Department of Labor

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    Show Notes:
    • The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy by Atima Omara — theinstigatorsbook.com
    • The Real Ones by Maya Rupert — TTB Episode: “A White People Whisperer on Authenticity,” aired March 24th
    Support the Book
    • Pre-order or buy The Instigators at theinstigatorsbook.com
    • Support your local Black or independent bookseller — National Association of Black Bookstores (shoutout to Kevin Johnson, founder)
    • Available in hardcover, audio, and e-book
    • Find Atima: @atima_omara on LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads


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    Show Notes:
    • The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy by Atima Omara — theinstigatorsbook.com
    • The Real Ones by Maya Rupert — TTB Episode: “A White People Whisperer on Authenticity,” aired March 24th
    Support the Book
    • Pre-order or buy The Instigators at theinstigatorsbook.com
    • Support your local Black or independent bookseller — National Association of Black Bookstores (shoutout to Kevin Johnson, founder)
    • Available in hardcover, audio, and e-book
    • Find Atima: @atima_omara on LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1535atimaomara,democracy,instigatorfalse413full    Julie Wenah on AI and Civil Rightshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julie-wenah-on-ai-and-civil-rights--71520644
    In this conversation, digital civil rights lawyer, tech executive, and Chairwoman of the Digital Civil Rights Coalition Julie Wenah breaks down how AI is already shaping the lives of our elders, our children, and our communities-often without accountability and almost always without our consent. From the Medicare algorithm that denied an 83-year-old rock climber his pain treatment, to the gap between how fast technology moves and how slow the law catches up, Julie makes the stakes plain. She also reminds us that we have more power than we think-if we choose to use it. The technology train is moving. Julie Wenah is here to help us find our seats.

    Show Notes & Resources:
    • Digital Civil Rights Coalition: digitalcivilrights.com | @digitalcivilrights
    • Follow Julie: @juliemwenah (Instagram) | @juliemwenah (some platforms)
    • Film: Rain to Reign (2022)-Julie's short documentary on Black womanhood, healing & the next generation
    • Referenced: NCNW (National Council of Negro Women) & the Dorothy Height Foundation
    Referenced: The Book of Genesis / Babel Tower-Zeke Ultra's album connecting scripture to tech

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    In this conversation, digital civil rights lawyer, tech executive, and Chairwoman of the Digital Civil Rights Coalition Julie Wenah breaks down how AI is already shaping the lives of our elders, our children, and our communities-often without accountability and almost always without our consent. From the Medicare algorithm that denied an 83-year-old rock climber his pain treatment, to the gap between how fast technology moves and how slow the law catches up, Julie makes the stakes plain. She also reminds us that we have more power than we think-if we choose to use it. The technology train is moving. Julie Wenah is here to help us find our seats.

    Show Notes & Resources:
    • Digital Civil Rights Coalition: digitalcivilrights.com | @digitalcivilrights
    • Follow Julie: @juliemwenah (Instagram) | @juliemwenah (some platforms)
    • Film: Rain to Reign (2022)-Julie's short documentary on Black womanhood, healing & the next generation
    • Referenced: NCNW (National Council of Negro Women) & the Dorothy Height Foundation
    Referenced: The Book of Genesis / Babel Tower-Zeke Ultra's album connecting scripture to tech

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1731ai,algorithm,civilrights,wenahfalse412full    AI Is Not Coming for You. It's Waiting on You with Dee Marshallhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-is-not-coming-for-you-it-s-waiting-on-you-with-dee-marshall--71311451
    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

    Resources Mentioned:Connect with Dee:
    • LinkedIn: Dee C. Marshall
    • Instagram: @deecmarshall


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71311451Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:40:02 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVAI is already here. The question is whether it's working for you—or leaving you behind. In this conversation, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with Dee C. Marshall, CEO of AI Training Plus, creator of the Free by 3™ methodology, and founder of the...
    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

    Resources Mentioned:Connect with Dee:
    • LinkedIn: Dee C. Marshall
    • Instagram: @deecmarshall


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2219false411full    How Vouchers Are Destroying Public Schools with Fred Joneshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-vouchers-are-destroying-public-schools-with-fred-jones--71153545Vouchers aren't new—they're the same resistance to integration we've been fighting since 1954.

    Fred Jones (Southern Education Foundation) joins the class to trace a direct line from Brown v. Board of Education to today's federal tax credit voucher program. The history is ugly: after Brown, Southern states created 450 laws to block desegregation. They funneled public money to "segregation academies"—and 300 still exist today.

    Now it's happening again. The 2026 federal voucher program lets families earning up to $491,700 in some areas access public dollars for private schools that can legally discriminate. Meanwhile, public schools lose $51 billion annually.Fred breaks down what vouchers actually are, who benefits (hint: not Black families), and what the data shows after 50 years of failure. Most importantly, he tells us exactly what to do right now, whether you're a parent, educator, or concerned citizen.

    Class, the babies are watching. What are we teaching them?

    Read the Full Report:Organizations Fighting for Public Education:Take Action:
    • Contact your governor about opting out of the federal voucher program
    • Attend school board meetings and speak up
    • Request accountability data from your state on voucher spending


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    Fred Jones (Southern Education Foundation) joins the class to trace a direct line from Brown v. Board of Education to today's federal tax credit voucher program. The history is ugly: after Brown, Southern states created 450 laws to block desegregation. They funneled public money to "segregation academies"—and 300 still exist today.

    Now it's happening again. The 2026 federal voucher program lets families earning up to $491,700 in some areas access public dollars for private schools that can legally discriminate. Meanwhile, public schools lose $51 billion annually.Fred breaks down what vouchers actually are, who benefits (hint: not Black families), and what the data shows after 50 years of failure. Most importantly, he tells us exactly what to do right now, whether you're a parent, educator, or concerned citizen.

    Class, the babies are watching. What are we teaching them?

    Read the Full Report:Organizations Fighting for Public Education:Take Action:
    • Contact your governor about opting out of the federal voucher program
    • Attend school board meetings and speak up
    • Request accountability data from your state on voucher spending


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    Zakiya brings her full toolkit: the policy precision of a former Senior Advisor on the White House Domestic Policy Council and U.S. Department of Education, the grounded clarity of New Jersey's former Secretary of Higher Education, and the voice of a mother who—in spite of best-laid plans—had to pause this very recording to redirect her daughter and close a door. Together, she and David break down the federal push to require all recipients of federal funding to certify they don't operate "illegal DEI" programs, unpacking what those words actually mean, what the courts have repeatedly said, and why the vagueness is entirely the point. They take on the narrative that public schools are failing, the difference between an executive order and the law of the land, and what Black families—and all families invested in democracy—should be asking, demanding, and refusing to be intimidated into silence about.

    In spite of what's being torn down, Zakiya insists we are still living in the house. And she wants us to start dreaming about what we're going to build.

    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

    Organizations doing critical work right now:
    • NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) — ldf.org
    • Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law — lawyerscommittee.org
    • Democracy Forward — democracyforward.org
    • LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) — lulac.org
    • EducationCounsel — educationcounsel.com (weekly plain-language updates on the latest policy and legal developments)
    Follow Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis:
    • Substack: zakiyaellis.substack.com
    • Instagram: @zakiyasmithellis


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    Zakiya brings her full toolkit: the policy precision of a former Senior Advisor on the White House Domestic Policy Council and U.S. Department of Education, the grounded clarity of New Jersey's former Secretary of Higher Education, and the voice of a mother who—in spite of best-laid plans—had to pause this very recording to redirect her daughter and close a door. Together, she and David break down the federal push to require all recipients of federal funding to certify they don't operate "illegal DEI" programs, unpacking what those words actually mean, what the courts have repeatedly said, and why the vagueness is entirely the point. They take on the narrative that public schools are failing, the difference between an executive order and the law of the land, and what Black families—and all families invested in democracy—should be asking, demanding, and refusing to be intimidated into silence about.

    In spite of what's being torn down, Zakiya insists we are still living in the house. And she wants us to start dreaming about what we're going to build.

    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

    Organizations doing critical work right now:
    • NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) — ldf.org
    • Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law — lawyerscommittee.org
    • Democracy Forward — democracyforward.org
    • LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) — lulac.org
    • EducationCounsel — educationcounsel.com (weekly plain-language updates on the latest policy and legal developments)
    Follow Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis:
    • Substack: zakiyaellis.substack.com
    • Instagram: @zakiyasmithellis


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    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

    Guest: Maya Rupert — Political Strategist | Author | Host, When We Win Podcast (NAACP Image Award Nominee), @MayaRupert. The Book: The Real Ones: How to Disrupt the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic by Maya Rupert
    • Available wherever books are sold
    • Order online at bookshop.org (the independent-bookstore-supporting alternative)
    • Shoutout to Loyalty Bookstores — Black, Asian, and queer-owned — on 9th Street NW in Petworth, Washington, D.C.
    Referenced in This Episode:
    • Misogynoir — term coined by Moya Bailey; explored in the "Lisa Versus Jessie" chapter
    • Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett, Julián Castro, James Heller Rico, Candace Owens, Hasan Minhaj — all examined through the lens of the authenticity trap
    • The Black Tax — page 165, The Real Ones
    • Being "deputized in your own oppression" — page 86, The Real Ones
    Follow the Show: @NBJCONtheMove across all platforms

    📚 EmpowerED Book Club Giveaway: Look out for our giveaway featuring The Real Ones — details at @NBJCONtheMove

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    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

    Guest: Maya Rupert — Political Strategist | Author | Host, When We Win Podcast (NAACP Image Award Nominee), @MayaRupert. The Book: The Real Ones: How to Disrupt the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic by Maya Rupert
    • Available wherever books are sold
    • Order online at bookshop.org (the independent-bookstore-supporting alternative)
    • Shoutout to Loyalty Bookstores — Black, Asian, and queer-owned — on 9th Street NW in Petworth, Washington, D.C.
    Referenced in This Episode:
    • Misogynoir — term coined by Moya Bailey; explored in the "Lisa Versus Jessie" chapter
    • Kamala Harris, Jasmine Crockett, Julián Castro, James Heller Rico, Candace Owens, Hasan Minhaj — all examined through the lens of the authenticity trap
    • The Black Tax — page 165, The Real Ones
    • Being "deputized in your own oppression" — page 86, The Real Ones
    Follow the Show: @NBJCONtheMove across all platforms

    📚 EmpowerED Book Club Giveaway: Look out for our giveaway featuring The Real Ones — details at @NBJCONtheMove

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2709authenticity,mayarupertfalse48full    Take Up Space, Y'All w/Tess Hollidayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-up-space-y-all-w-tess-holliday--70682248
    Dr. David Johns sits down with trailblazer Tess Holliday—one of the world's most recognized plus-size models, the first of her size to be signed to a major agency, and creator of the viral "Eff Your Beauty Standards" campaign. Today's conversation centers on her latest work: Take Up Space, Y'All: Your Bold and Bright Guide to Self-Love, co-written with Kelly Coon.

    While marketed as a guide for teens navigating social media, body image, and toxic friendships, this book is essential reading for anyone who has ever felt they needed to make themselves smaller. Tess brings her full self—as a mom raising a 20-year-old and a 9-year-old, as someone who grew up in rural Mississippi without the resources she desperately needed, and as a woman who has spent over a decade breaking barriers in the modeling industry. From discussing mutual aid and community care to naming joy as resistance, this conversation reminds us that in a world telling you to shrink, taking up space is the most radical thing you can do.

    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

    Purchase the Book:
    • Take Up Space, Y'All: Your Bold and Bright Guide to Self-Love by Tess Holliday and Kelly Coon
    • Available at independent bookstores nationwide
    • Find your local bookstore: bookshop.org
    Learn More:
    • "Eff Your Beauty Standards" campaign: Search #EffYourBeautyStandards on social media platforms


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70682248Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:12:47 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWhen was the last time you gave yourself permission to just exist? Not shrink, not apologize, not mold yourself into what somebody else needs—but to simply take up space? Dr. David Johns sits down with trailblazer Tess Holliday—one of the world's...
    Dr. David Johns sits down with trailblazer Tess Holliday—one of the world's most recognized plus-size models, the first of her size to be signed to a major agency, and creator of the viral "Eff Your Beauty Standards" campaign. Today's conversation centers on her latest work: Take Up Space, Y'All: Your Bold and Bright Guide to Self-Love, co-written with Kelly Coon.

    While marketed as a guide for teens navigating social media, body image, and toxic friendships, this book is essential reading for anyone who has ever felt they needed to make themselves smaller. Tess brings her full self—as a mom raising a 20-year-old and a 9-year-old, as someone who grew up in rural Mississippi without the resources she desperately needed, and as a woman who has spent over a decade breaking barriers in the modeling industry. From discussing mutual aid and community care to naming joy as resistance, this conversation reminds us that in a world telling you to shrink, taking up space is the most radical thing you can do.

    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

    Purchase the Book:
    • Take Up Space, Y'All: Your Bold and Bright Guide to Self-Love by Tess Holliday and Kelly Coon
    • Available at independent bookstores nationwide
    • Find your local bookstore: bookshop.org
    Learn More:
    • "Eff Your Beauty Standards" campaign: Search #EffYourBeautyStandards on social media platforms


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1645beauty,bodypositive,tesshollidayfalse47full    Black Girls Deserve More Than Resilience with Dr. Monique Couvsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-girls-deserve-more-than-resilience-with-dr-monique-couvson--70560991
    Dr. Couvson offers a masterclass in participatory worldview, pulling young people in closer when they're struggling, and investing in our daughters with more than money. From the airport encounter that reminds her why she does this work to two critical assignments for parents and educators, this conversation is a call to action: harm festers in isolation, healing happens in community.

    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCESConnect with Dr. Couvson:
    Books by Dr. Monique Couvson:
    • Girls, Unlimited: How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money (The New Press, 2025) - NOW AVAILABLE
    • Charisma's Turn: A Graphic Novel (The New Press, 2023) - Named one of ALA's Best Graphic Novels for Teens
    • Cultivating Joyful Learning Spaces for Black Girls: Insights into Interrupting School Pushout (ASCD, 2022)
    • Sing A Rhythm, Dance A Blues: Liberatory Education for Black and Brown Girls (The New Press, 2019)
    • Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools (The New Press, 2016)
    • Black Stats: African Americans by the Numbers in the Twenty-First Century (The New Press, 2014)
    • Too Beautiful for Words (MWM Books, 2012)
    • Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story with Kemba Smith (IBJ Book Publishing, 2011)
    Films & Media:
    • Documentary: PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools (NAACP Image Award-nominated, streaming on Amazon Prime)
    • Documentary Short: In Conversation: The Power of Imagination (featuring Dr. Nikki Giovanni)
    • TED Talk: "How to Stop the Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" (2+ million views, translated into 20 languages) - Watch here
    • Countering PUSHOUT Learning Series for Educators
    Additional Resources Mentioned:
    • National Black Women's Justice Institute: nbwji.org
    • Global Girl Media


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    Dr. Couvson offers a masterclass in participatory worldview, pulling young people in closer when they're struggling, and investing in our daughters with more than money. From the airport encounter that reminds her why she does this work to two critical assignments for parents and educators, this conversation is a call to action: harm festers in isolation, healing happens in community.

    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCESConnect with Dr. Couvson:
    Books by Dr. Monique Couvson:
    • Girls, Unlimited: How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money (The New Press, 2025) - NOW AVAILABLE
    • Charisma's Turn: A Graphic Novel (The New Press, 2023) - Named one of ALA's Best Graphic Novels for Teens
    • Cultivating Joyful Learning Spaces for Black Girls: Insights into Interrupting School Pushout (ASCD, 2022)
    • Sing A Rhythm, Dance A Blues: Liberatory Education for Black and Brown Girls (The New Press, 2019)
    • Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools (The New Press, 2016)
    • Black Stats: African Americans by the Numbers in the Twenty-First Century (The New Press, 2014)
    • Too Beautiful for Words (MWM Books, 2012)
    • Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story with Kemba Smith (IBJ Book Publishing, 2011)
    Films & Media:
    • Documentary: PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools (NAACP Image Award-nominated, streaming on Amazon Prime)
    • Documentary Short: In Conversation: The Power of Imagination (featuring Dr. Nikki Giovanni)
    • TED Talk: "How to Stop the Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" (2+ million views, translated into 20 languages) - Watch here
    • Countering PUSHOUT Learning Series for Educators
    Additional Resources Mentioned:
    • National Black Women's Justice Institute: nbwji.org
    • Global Girl Media


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1835blackgirls,couvson,resiliencefalse46full    The Decline of Learning is a National Emergency- w-Dr. Christina Granthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-decline-of-learning-is-a-national-emergency-w-dr-christina-grant--70404546
    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCESResources Mentioned:
    Connect with Dr. Grant:
    Related Episode: Listen to Dr. Grant's first Teach the Babies appearance: "Systems Work Exactly As Designed" (June 23, 2024)

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70404546Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:45:02 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVDr. Christina Grant returns to Teach the Babies with an urgent message: the decline of learning in America should be considered a national emergency. From her work leading the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard to serving on the...
    SHOW NOTES & RESOURCESResources Mentioned:
    Connect with Dr. Grant:
    Related Episode: Listen to Dr. Grant's first Teach the Babies appearance: "Systems Work Exactly As Designed" (June 23, 2024)

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1843crisis,education,emergencyfalse45full    Fighting for Reparations Integrity with Dr. Marcus Hunterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-for-reparations-integrity-with-dr-marcus-hunter--70244946
    Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, author of Radical Reparations and professor at UCLA, was denied even the chance to compete for Washington State's groundbreaking reparations study—not because his proposal wasn't strong enough, but because it allegedly got lost in malware. No portal. No receipt. No accountability. And when he pushed back, he was denied a required debriefing—twice.

    Dr. Hunter breaks down what went wrong in Washington, why it matters for every state considering reparations, and what we all need to do right now. They discuss the Department of Commerce's troubling patterns, the role of Attorney General Nick Brown, and why legendary economist Dr. William Darity was also shut out.

    "Reparations is sacred work," Dr. Hunter reminds us, "and if the process is not governed with integrity, the repair cannot and will not be trusted." 

    This episode is a call to action. Not on our watch.

    RESOURCES & TAKE ACTION:Read the Documents:Contact Decision-Makers & Demand oversight of Department of Commerce procurement practices:Learn About Reparations:
    • Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter
    • From Here to Equality by Dr. William A. Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen
    • H.R. 40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals: Congress.gov
    • National Black Justice Coalition reparations resources: NBJC.org/reparations


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70244946Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:45:02 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWhat happens when the process meant to deliver justice becomes part of the problem? Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, author of Radical Reparations and professor at UCLA, was denied even the chance to compete for Washington State's groundbreaking...
    Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter, author of Radical Reparations and professor at UCLA, was denied even the chance to compete for Washington State's groundbreaking reparations study—not because his proposal wasn't strong enough, but because it allegedly got lost in malware. No portal. No receipt. No accountability. And when he pushed back, he was denied a required debriefing—twice.

    Dr. Hunter breaks down what went wrong in Washington, why it matters for every state considering reparations, and what we all need to do right now. They discuss the Department of Commerce's troubling patterns, the role of Attorney General Nick Brown, and why legendary economist Dr. William Darity was also shut out.

    "Reparations is sacred work," Dr. Hunter reminds us, "and if the process is not governed with integrity, the repair cannot and will not be trusted." 

    This episode is a call to action. Not on our watch.

    RESOURCES & TAKE ACTION:Read the Documents:Contact Decision-Makers & Demand oversight of Department of Commerce procurement practices:Learn About Reparations:
    • Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter
    • From Here to Equality by Dr. William A. Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen
    • H.R. 40 – Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals: Congress.gov
    • National Black Justice Coalition reparations resources: NBJC.org/reparations


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2095equity,reparations,washingtonfalse44full    Minneapolis Teaches Us to Fight Back with Robin Wonsleyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minneapolis-teaches-us-to-fight-back-with-robin-wonsley--70095662
    Robin doesn't just talk about what happened in Minneapolis—she was there. She was at the scene when Renée Good was killed by federal agents. She's been organizing eviction moratoriums, securing rental assistance, calling for ICE to be abolished, and building communities of care in the middle of a crisis designed to break people.

    Most importantly, Robin teaches us about revolutionary love—how Minneapolis chose to lean into care and compassion instead of bitterness when faced with state-sanctioned terror. She shows us what a politics of care looks like: starting with your neighbors, your workplace, your school, your faith community. Building the networks that sustain us when institutions fail us.

    Class is in session. And this lesson is for everyone.

    CONNECT WITH ROBIN WONSLEY:
    • Instagram/Twitter/TikTok/Bluesky: @Robin4MPLS or @RobinForMPLS
    • Email: robin4mpls@gmail.com
    • Website: Robin4MPLS.com


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70095662Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:22:17 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWhat does leadership look like when your city is under federal occupation? When ICE agents are killing civilians in your streets? When thousands of your neighbors are being hunted, arrested, and deported—and you're the one people are looking to for...
    Robin doesn't just talk about what happened in Minneapolis—she was there. She was at the scene when Renée Good was killed by federal agents. She's been organizing eviction moratoriums, securing rental assistance, calling for ICE to be abolished, and building communities of care in the middle of a crisis designed to break people.

    Most importantly, Robin teaches us about revolutionary love—how Minneapolis chose to lean into care and compassion instead of bitterness when faced with state-sanctioned terror. She shows us what a politics of care looks like: starting with your neighbors, your workplace, your school, your faith community. Building the networks that sustain us when institutions fail us.

    Class is in session. And this lesson is for everyone.

    CONNECT WITH ROBIN WONSLEY:
    • Instagram/Twitter/TikTok/Bluesky: @Robin4MPLS or @RobinForMPLS
    • Email: robin4mpls@gmail.com
    • Website: Robin4MPLS.com


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2612ice,metrosurge,minneapolis,resistancefalse43full    Will Democrats Act- With Dr. Jason Johnsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-democrats-act-with-dr-jason-johnson--69946536
    Dr. Jason Johnson—professor, MSNBC contributor, and political analyst—argues that Democrats should make abolishing ICE central to their 2026 midterm campaigns. His case isn't just moral—it's political. Polling shows 46% of Americans support abolishing ICE, higher than support for abolishing the IRS. Yet Democratic leadership remains silent.

    In this urgent conversation, Jason breaks down why ICE's absence from pop culture creates a unique political opportunity, how ICE spending is an economic justice issue, why this agency operates as a secret police force, and what it means for Democrats to actually be an opposition party. The question now: will Democrats have the courage to act?

    RESOURCES & REFERENCES

    Dr. Jason Johnson's Work:
    Book: Political Consultants & Campaigns: One Day to Sell

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69946536Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:20:05 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVOn January 7, 2026, ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and poet, in Minneapolis. One week earlier, an off-duty ICE agent killed Keith Porter Jr., a Black father of two, on New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. No...
    Dr. Jason Johnson—professor, MSNBC contributor, and political analyst—argues that Democrats should make abolishing ICE central to their 2026 midterm campaigns. His case isn't just moral—it's political. Polling shows 46% of Americans support abolishing ICE, higher than support for abolishing the IRS. Yet Democratic leadership remains silent.

    In this urgent conversation, Jason breaks down why ICE's absence from pop culture creates a unique political opportunity, how ICE spending is an economic justice issue, why this agency operates as a secret police force, and what it means for Democrats to actually be an opposition party. The question now: will Democrats have the courage to act?

    RESOURCES & REFERENCES

    Dr. Jason Johnson's Work:
    Book: Political Consultants & Campaigns: One Day to Sell

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2743democracy,ice,keithporterfalse42full    Know Your Rights with Allen Orrhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-your-rights-with-allen-orr--69755449
    We discuss:
    • The truth behind "Operation Metro Surge" and mass raids
    • Why 75,000 people with NO criminal record were arrested
    • What happened to the 2 US citizens killed in Minneapolis
    • Children are being detained and separated from their families
    • The profit motive behind private detention centers
    • Deaths in ICE custody (32 last year alone)
    • Practical know-your-rights information everyone needs RIGHT NOW
    • What to do if ICE shows up at your door, stops you on the street, or pulls you over
    • Resources for undocumented folks, DACA/TPS holders, green card holders, and US citizens
    • Why this affects ALL Black communities—not just immigrants
    • The connection between immigration enforcement and voting rights
    • What the "self-deportation" program really means
    • The bigger picture: what's the actual endgame?
    This is information your family needs. Your neighbors need. Your congregation needs.

    Listen. Share. Protect each other.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69755449Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:45:07 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVIn this urgent conversation, immigration attorney Allen Orr—the first Black president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and founder of Orr Immigration Law Firm—breaks down what's really happening with ICE enforcement across the country....
    We discuss:
    • The truth behind "Operation Metro Surge" and mass raids
    • Why 75,000 people with NO criminal record were arrested
    • What happened to the 2 US citizens killed in Minneapolis
    • Children are being detained and separated from their families
    • The profit motive behind private detention centers
    • Deaths in ICE custody (32 last year alone)
    • Practical know-your-rights information everyone needs RIGHT NOW
    • What to do if ICE shows up at your door, stops you on the street, or pulls you over
    • Resources for undocumented folks, DACA/TPS holders, green card holders, and US citizens
    • Why this affects ALL Black communities—not just immigrants
    • The connection between immigration enforcement and voting rights
    • What the "self-deportation" program really means
    • The bigger picture: what's the actual endgame?
    This is information your family needs. Your neighbors need. Your congregation needs.

    Listen. Share. Protect each other.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2599civilrights,ice,metrosurge,orrfalse41full    Racism K*lls: Dr. Chris Pernell on Health, Vaccines, and Guarding Joyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-k-lls-dr-chris-pernell-on-health-vaccines-and-guarding-joy--69621453
    But this conversation doesn't stop at systems—it goes to the soul. Dr. Pernell shares the lessons her parents taught her: a mother with "a PhD in love" who taught her how to protect her core, and a father who was "a fighter's fighter" who cultivated in her "a sense of self that racism can't touch." This is about survival, yes—but it's also about joy, freedom, and the ancestral wisdom that keeps us fighting.

    IN THIS EPISODE:
    • Why Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications—and what we can do about it
    • The difference between misinformation and disinformation (and why it matters)
    • Practical advocacy advice: "What else might this be?"
    • How the current administration's attack on vaccines threatens public health for generations
    • Guarding joy in the midst of systemic battles
    • The legacy of love and resistance that fuels the fight for health equity
    RESOURCES SHARED:
    • American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org
    • Yale School of Public Health
    • Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
    • Commonwealth Fund
    • The Political Determinants of Health by Daniel Dawes
    • NAACP Center for Health Equity: https://naacp.org
    FOLLOW DR. CHRIS PERNELL:
    • Instagram: @thegooddoctormd
    • LinkedIn: Dr. Chris T. Pernell
    • NAACP.org


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    But this conversation doesn't stop at systems—it goes to the soul. Dr. Pernell shares the lessons her parents taught her: a mother with "a PhD in love" who taught her how to protect her core, and a father who was "a fighter's fighter" who cultivated in her "a sense of self that racism can't touch." This is about survival, yes—but it's also about joy, freedom, and the ancestral wisdom that keeps us fighting.

    IN THIS EPISODE:
    • Why Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications—and what we can do about it
    • The difference between misinformation and disinformation (and why it matters)
    • Practical advocacy advice: "What else might this be?"
    • How the current administration's attack on vaccines threatens public health for generations
    • Guarding joy in the midst of systemic battles
    • The legacy of love and resistance that fuels the fight for health equity
    RESOURCES SHARED:
    • American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org
    • Yale School of Public Health
    • Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
    • Commonwealth Fund
    • The Political Determinants of Health by Daniel Dawes
    • NAACP Center for Health Equity: https://naacp.org
    FOLLOW DR. CHRIS PERNELL:
    • Instagram: @thegooddoctormd
    • LinkedIn: Dr. Chris T. Pernell
    • NAACP.org


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1718antivax,joy,mentalhealth,pernellfalse339full    Preston Mitchum on Revolutionary Lovehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preston-mitchum-on-revolutionary-love--69514598
    As a policy advocate working at the intersections of race, sexuality, and gender, Preston also breaks down what's at stake in the 2026 midterms—voting rights, trans liberation, Title IX. He shares where he finds inspiration, how mutual aid sustains the work, and what it means to build a life with his partner that honors both togetherness and individual freedom.

    This is a conversation about love as resistance, joy as defiance, and showing up for our people even when we don't have all the answers.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69514598Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:45:08 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVPreston Mitchum returns fresh from a wedding that was equal parts celebration and declaration. He opens up about the revolutionary act of Black men loving Black men, what it means to center abundance and joy, and how chosen family showed up in full...
    As a policy advocate working at the intersections of race, sexuality, and gender, Preston also breaks down what's at stake in the 2026 midterms—voting rights, trans liberation, Title IX. He shares where he finds inspiration, how mutual aid sustains the work, and what it means to build a life with his partner that honors both togetherness and individual freedom.

    This is a conversation about love as resistance, joy as defiance, and showing up for our people even when we don't have all the answers.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1325love,marriage,prestonmichumfalse338full    The 4 Cs of Love with Amari Icehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-4-cs-of-love-with-amari-ice--69419335
    Show Notes:
    • Connect with Prince Amari: Instagram & YouTube @PrinceAmari
    • Take the Dating Skill Quiz: DatingSkillQuiz.com
    • Read: Lasting Love at Last: A Gay Guide to Attracting the Relationship of Your Dreams (International Bestseller)
    • Upcoming: Love Alchemy: The Gay Guide to Transforming Love Blocks into Relationship Gold


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69419335Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:02:50 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWhat does healthy love look like for Black people navigating a world that doesn't always welcome our relationships? In this powerful conversation, Prince Amari—the first certified Black gay matchmaker in the love industry—breaks down the four...
    Show Notes:
    • Connect with Prince Amari: Instagram & YouTube @PrinceAmari
    • Take the Dating Skill Quiz: DatingSkillQuiz.com
    • Read: Lasting Love at Last: A Gay Guide to Attracting the Relationship of Your Dreams (International Bestseller)
    • Upcoming: Love Alchemy: The Gay Guide to Transforming Love Blocks into Relationship Gold


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    3972amariice,love,matchmaking,relationshipsfalse337full    2026 New Year, Same Missionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-new-year-same-mission--69319104
    This year, we're going to keep building. Keep learning. Keep pushing. Keep getting free.

    #TeachTheBabies #TeachTheBabies Podcast. Listen. Like. Subscribe. Share

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69319104Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:45:07 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVThis isn't just a podcast. This is us doing the work of protecting our babies—their minds, their futures, their right to learn truth and to live free.”The stakes are high. But so is our resolve. We're not done. We're just getting started. This year,...
    This year, we're going to keep building. Keep learning. Keep pushing. Keep getting free.

    #TeachTheBabies #TeachTheBabies Podcast. Listen. Like. Subscribe. Share

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    323false336bonus    Dr. Raquel Martin on Liberation Psychologyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-raquel-martin-on-liberation-psychology--69251884
    In this conversation, she gets brutally honest about raising Black boys in the South, why "I prescribed activism as much as I prescribed coping skills," and the difference between protective versus proactive parenting. She shares how growing up "short on cash, not on love" taught her that traditions don't require money—they require energy and intention. And she explains why there's no such thing as individual wellness when we're all operating in oppressive systems.

    Dr. Martin offers concrete strategies: how to talk to children about why the president is terrorizing communities, how to find your 15 minutes for joy even when exhausted, and why following the right people on social media is a survival tool. She also shares her favorite parenting resources and reminds us that apologizing to our children means changed behavior, not Roblox cards.

    This isn't therapy. This is liberation psychology. This is how we build the communities that will sustain us through whatever comes next.

    Show notes/resources: Books & AuthorsParenting Resources:
    • "Raising Confident Black Kids" by M.J. Fievre
    • "Raising Resilient Black Kids" by Dr. Erlanger Turner
    • "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson
    Digital Activists & Educators to Follow
    • Dr. Lauren C. Mims- @drlaurenmims 
    • Garrison Hayes- @garrisonh
    • Blair Imani- @blairimani
    • Mychal Threets- @mychal3ts
    • Brittany Packnett Cunningham- @mspackyetti
    Website: raquelmartinphd.com

    Podcast: Mind Ya Mental Podcast

    Social Media: @RaquelMartinPhDOrganizations & Communities Mentioned
    • Malik and Mamas - Parenting group for community building
    • Burn the Cape Community - Dr. Martin's online community for Black mental health
    • Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts - Suggested for building community around shared interests


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69251884Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:41:17 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IV"We Were Short on Cash, Not on Love: Liberation Psychology for the Holidays"Dr. Raquel Martin returns to the class to break down how families can resist capitalism's grip on the holiday season while building real community care. As a licensed clinical...
    In this conversation, she gets brutally honest about raising Black boys in the South, why "I prescribed activism as much as I prescribed coping skills," and the difference between protective versus proactive parenting. She shares how growing up "short on cash, not on love" taught her that traditions don't require money—they require energy and intention. And she explains why there's no such thing as individual wellness when we're all operating in oppressive systems.

    Dr. Martin offers concrete strategies: how to talk to children about why the president is terrorizing communities, how to find your 15 minutes for joy even when exhausted, and why following the right people on social media is a survival tool. She also shares her favorite parenting resources and reminds us that apologizing to our children means changed behavior, not Roblox cards.

    This isn't therapy. This is liberation psychology. This is how we build the communities that will sustain us through whatever comes next.

    Show notes/resources: Books & AuthorsParenting Resources:
    • "Raising Confident Black Kids" by M.J. Fievre
    • "Raising Resilient Black Kids" by Dr. Erlanger Turner
    • "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson
    Digital Activists & Educators to Follow
    • Dr. Lauren C. Mims- @drlaurenmims 
    • Garrison Hayes- @garrisonh
    • Blair Imani- @blairimani
    • Mychal Threets- @mychal3ts
    • Brittany Packnett Cunningham- @mspackyetti
    Website: raquelmartinphd.com

    Podcast: Mind Ya Mental Podcast

    Social Media: @RaquelMartinPhDOrganizations & Communities Mentioned
    • Malik and Mamas - Parenting group for community building
    • Burn the Cape Community - Dr. Martin's online community for Black mental health
    • Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts - Suggested for building community around shared interests


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    3480false335full    Accountability Rooted in Love, Not Controlhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accountability-rooted-in-love-not-control--69180562
    Together, they name what Black men owe Black women, trans folks, and each other—not through guilt, but through genuine repair. They expose how anti-blackness, misogyny, trans misogynoir, and homophobia work together to reinforce systems that harm us all. They challenge us to move beyond performance to practice: building actual structures of accountability that cross borders, cultures, and comfort zones. From the streets of DC to organizing spaces in South Africa, from the ballroom to the policy room, these three truth-tellers refuse to let us off easy.

    This isn't about shame. It's about safety and solidarity. Protection rooted in love, not control. Refusing to give up on each other even when it's hard. And remembering that real accountability is a required act of love—because liberation requires all of us.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69180562Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:45:07 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVReal accountability isn't comfortable—but it's how we all get free. In this powerful third conversation of our Million Man March 30th Anniversary series, Dr. David J. Johns brings together three organizers whose work centers the intersections that...
    Together, they name what Black men owe Black women, trans folks, and each other—not through guilt, but through genuine repair. They expose how anti-blackness, misogyny, trans misogynoir, and homophobia work together to reinforce systems that harm us all. They challenge us to move beyond performance to practice: building actual structures of accountability that cross borders, cultures, and comfort zones. From the streets of DC to organizing spaces in South Africa, from the ballroom to the policy room, these three truth-tellers refuse to let us off easy.

    This isn't about shame. It's about safety and solidarity. Protection rooted in love, not control. Refusing to give up on each other even when it's hard. And remembering that real accountability is a required act of love—because liberation requires all of us.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2573accountability,hutton,millionmanmarch,mitchum,mmm,omeogafalse334full    Juliette Stanley is Getting into Good Trouble Through Lawhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/juliette-stanley-is-getting-into-good-trouble-through-law--69072164Chemistry teacher turned law student. Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Law Journal. Juliette Stanley is getting ready to get into some good, necessary trouble—and she's teaching the babies how to do it too.

    In this powerful conversation, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with Juliette to explore the moment a flying ruler in her classroom changed everything. From teaching 10th graders chemistry in under-resourced Title I schools to leading one of the nation's most prestigious law journals, Juliette's journey is a masterclass in recognizing that sometimes the problem isn't in the building—it's in the law.

    You'll hear about:
    • Why she walked away from the chemistry classroom (and why she misses it)
    • What it means to lead a publication explicitly dedicated to civil and human rights in this political moment
    • How her student called her just to show her he was finally at peace (grab tissues for this one)
    • The dangerous reality of how prior convictions silence Black voices in courtrooms
    • Why grace—especially grace for yourself—is the most important tool for anyone fighting for justice
    This isn't just a story about career development. It's about purpose, power, and what happens when you stop asking permission to disrupt systems that aren't serving the babies. From Alabama classrooms to Howard Law, Juliette Stanley is proof that good trouble comes in many forms—and sometimes it starts with asking: "Why don't we have enough chairs?"

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69072164Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:45:07 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVChemistry teacher turned law student. Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Law Journal. Juliette Stanley is getting ready to get into some good, necessary trouble—and she's teaching the babies how to do it too. In this powerful conversation, Dr. David J....Chemistry teacher turned law student. Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Law Journal. Juliette Stanley is getting ready to get into some good, necessary trouble—and she's teaching the babies how to do it too.

    In this powerful conversation, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with Juliette to explore the moment a flying ruler in her classroom changed everything. From teaching 10th graders chemistry in under-resourced Title I schools to leading one of the nation's most prestigious law journals, Juliette's journey is a masterclass in recognizing that sometimes the problem isn't in the building—it's in the law.

    You'll hear about:
    • Why she walked away from the chemistry classroom (and why she misses it)
    • What it means to lead a publication explicitly dedicated to civil and human rights in this political moment
    • How her student called her just to show her he was finally at peace (grab tissues for this one)
    • The dangerous reality of how prior convictions silence Black voices in courtrooms
    • Why grace—especially grace for yourself—is the most important tool for anyone fighting for justice
    This isn't just a story about career development. It's about purpose, power, and what happens when you stop asking permission to disrupt systems that aren't serving the babies. From Alabama classrooms to Howard Law, Juliette Stanley is proof that good trouble comes in many forms—and sometimes it starts with asking: "Why don't we have enough chairs?"

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2024juliette,law,teaching,title1false333full    Mentoring Into Liberation - Million Man March 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mentoring-into-liberation-million-man-march-2--68957432
    Hosted by Dr. David J. Johns, this conversation brings together Emmy Award winner Dyllon Burnside (Pose, P-Valley, creator of Burnside Artist Retreat), DC organizer Clarence Fluker, and artist Benji Coy.

    They explore what queer eldership offers ALL young people, how to mentor toward freedom instead of survival, and why Black queer men hold the keys to Black men's liberation. From refusing performative masculinity to living outside the binary, from creating brave healing spaces to "gentle parenting the adults," this conversation offers practical wisdom on building the world we need.

    This isn't about charity or saviorism. It's about mutual building, world-making, and teaching the babies how to be free.

    Resources Mentioned:


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68957432Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:25:42 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWelcome to Event 2 of our Million Man March 30th Anniversary extended dialogue series: "Mentorship & World-Building."Thirty years after the Million Man March, we're asking: How do we mentor the next generation into liberation rather than...
    Hosted by Dr. David J. Johns, this conversation brings together Emmy Award winner Dyllon Burnside (Pose, P-Valley, creator of Burnside Artist Retreat), DC organizer Clarence Fluker, and artist Benji Coy.

    They explore what queer eldership offers ALL young people, how to mentor toward freedom instead of survival, and why Black queer men hold the keys to Black men's liberation. From refusing performative masculinity to living outside the binary, from creating brave healing spaces to "gentle parenting the adults," this conversation offers practical wisdom on building the world we need.

    This isn't about charity or saviorism. It's about mutual building, world-making, and teaching the babies how to be free.

    Resources Mentioned:


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    3799liberation,mentorship,mmmfalse332full    Gutting the Voting Rights Act w/ Cliff Albrighthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gutting-the-voting-rights-act-w-cliff-albright--68830757
    In this urgent and essential conversation, Cliff takes us from his journey in Selma, Alabama—witnessing the 2000 mayoral election that finally ousted the mayor who presided over Bloody Sunday—to standing outside the Supreme Court fighting for Section 2 protections. He explains in plain speak what Louisiana v. Callais actually means: Louisiana had one majority-Black district despite Black people making up one-third of the state. A court ordered a second district. Then "non-African American voters" sued, claiming race-based representation violates the 14th Amendment—the very amendment designed to guarantee Black people equal rights.

    Cliff breaks down the 2017 Alabama Senate race that put Black Voters Matter on the map, why "The Blackest Bus in America" matters, how disinformation targets Black voters, what organizing with joy actually looks like, and the concrete actions people can take right now. This isn't just about one Supreme Court case—it's about whether our votes matter, whether our communities get representation, and whether the law will protect us or be weaponized against us.

    Resources: blackvotersmatterfund.org

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68830757Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:31:06 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVThe Supreme Court just heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais—a case that could dismantle what's left of the Voting Rights Act and eliminate up to 19 majority-Black congressional districts nationwide. Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director...
    In this urgent and essential conversation, Cliff takes us from his journey in Selma, Alabama—witnessing the 2000 mayoral election that finally ousted the mayor who presided over Bloody Sunday—to standing outside the Supreme Court fighting for Section 2 protections. He explains in plain speak what Louisiana v. Callais actually means: Louisiana had one majority-Black district despite Black people making up one-third of the state. A court ordered a second district. Then "non-African American voters" sued, claiming race-based representation violates the 14th Amendment—the very amendment designed to guarantee Black people equal rights.

    Cliff breaks down the 2017 Alabama Senate race that put Black Voters Matter on the map, why "The Blackest Bus in America" matters, how disinformation targets Black voters, what organizing with joy actually looks like, and the concrete actions people can take right now. This isn't just about one Supreme Court case—it's about whether our votes matter, whether our communities get representation, and whether the law will protect us or be weaponized against us.

    Resources: blackvotersmatterfund.org

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    3482albright,rights,scotus,votingfalse331full    Black Women's Political Power w/Glynda Carrhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-women-s-political-power-w-glynda-carr--68733152In this conversation, Glynda Carr—co-founder, president, and CEO of Higher Heights—joins Dr. David J. Johns to discuss Black women's unwavering commitment to democracy, even as their political power faces unprecedented attacks. From the Brooklyn café where Higher Heights was born to the dungeons of Ghana where ancestors dreamed of freedom, Glynda traces the through-line of Black women's political organizing across generations.

    Glynda breaks down why Black women voters feel their power decreasing despite being democracy's most reliable defenders, how to navigate the current assault on election integrity, and what it means to "run toward your power" when authoritarianism is rising. She shares the "Kamala Effect," discusses the importance of creating political budgets, and issues a rallying cry: we are the ones we've been waiting for—our ancestors could see us, and we must build the yellow brick road to the possibilities they dreamed of.

    This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to defending democracy, understanding Black women's political power, and building the multiracial, multigenerational coalition necessary for this moment.

    Content Warnings

    This episode contains discussions of:
    • Historical and contemporary violence against Black people, including slavery and the Middle Passage
    • Political persecution and attacks on Black women leaders
    • Gun violence and the murder of Jordan Russell Davis
    • Systemic oppression and racial trauma
    • Election-related anxiety and grief
    Listener discretion is advised. Please practice self-care while engaging with this conversation.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68733152Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:35:07 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVIn this conversation, Glynda Carr—co-founder, president, and CEO of Higher Heights—joins Dr. David J. Johns to discuss Black women's unwavering commitment to democracy, even as their political power faces unprecedented attacks. From the Brooklyn café...In this conversation, Glynda Carr—co-founder, president, and CEO of Higher Heights—joins Dr. David J. Johns to discuss Black women's unwavering commitment to democracy, even as their political power faces unprecedented attacks. From the Brooklyn café where Higher Heights was born to the dungeons of Ghana where ancestors dreamed of freedom, Glynda traces the through-line of Black women's political organizing across generations.

    Glynda breaks down why Black women voters feel their power decreasing despite being democracy's most reliable defenders, how to navigate the current assault on election integrity, and what it means to "run toward your power" when authoritarianism is rising. She shares the "Kamala Effect," discusses the importance of creating political budgets, and issues a rallying cry: we are the ones we've been waiting for—our ancestors could see us, and we must build the yellow brick road to the possibilities they dreamed of.

    This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to defending democracy, understanding Black women's political power, and building the multiracial, multigenerational coalition necessary for this moment.

    Content Warnings

    This episode contains discussions of:
    • Historical and contemporary violence against Black people, including slavery and the Middle Passage
    • Political persecution and attacks on Black women leaders
    • Gun violence and the murder of Jordan Russell Davis
    • Systemic oppression and racial trauma
    • Election-related anxiety and grief
    Listener discretion is advised. Please practice self-care while engaging with this conversation.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2993carr,chisholm,glynda,kamala,middlepassagefalse330full    Unbought and Unbossed: Joy-Ann Reid on Independent Black Mediahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unbought-and-unbossed-joy-ann-reid-on-independent-black-media--68614306
    This conversation goes deep—from the behind-the-scenes call that ended The ReidOut, to standing firm when Trump targets you by name, to why your voice is the one thing they can never take. Joy breaks down the business of building independent Black media, the freedom that comes from owning your platform, and why resistance starts with refusing to be silent.

    If you've ever wondered what courage looks like in practice, or how to keep fighting when institutions fail us, this is your episode.

    Show Notes:
    • Follow Joy Ann Reid: The Joy Ann Reid Show | Substack: joyannreid.com
    • Read Joy's books including Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America
    • Support independent Black journalism and subscribe to Joy's platforms
    This episode of Teach the Babies features candid conversation about serious topics. The discussion includes:
    • Strong language (we believe in authentic conversation)
    • Detailed accounts of sudden job loss and workplace trauma
    • Discussion of threats and intimidation from political figures, including threats of arrest and imprisonment
    • References to police violence against Black people
    • Discussion of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and violence against Palestinians
    • Frank talk about media censorship and institutional failures
    Why We're Not Sanitizing This Conversation:
    At Teach the Babies, we believe our community—especially our young people—deserves to hear truth-telling in its full complexity. Joy Ann Reid's story and voice represent the courage and clarity we need now. We trust you to engage with this content in ways that serve your own well-being while honoring the importance of what's being said.

    Take care of yourself: If you need to pause, step away, or return to this episode when you're ready, that's completely valid. Your well-being matters.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68614306Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:30:08 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVIn a moment when major media companies are bending to power and silencing truth-tellers, Joy-Ann Reid is building something different. Fresh from her historic run as cable's first Black woman to host a primetime news program, Joy joins the class to...
    This conversation goes deep—from the behind-the-scenes call that ended The ReidOut, to standing firm when Trump targets you by name, to why your voice is the one thing they can never take. Joy breaks down the business of building independent Black media, the freedom that comes from owning your platform, and why resistance starts with refusing to be silent.

    If you've ever wondered what courage looks like in practice, or how to keep fighting when institutions fail us, this is your episode.

    Show Notes:
    • Follow Joy Ann Reid: The Joy Ann Reid Show | Substack: joyannreid.com
    • Read Joy's books including Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America
    • Support independent Black journalism and subscribe to Joy's platforms
    This episode of Teach the Babies features candid conversation about serious topics. The discussion includes:
    • Strong language (we believe in authentic conversation)
    • Detailed accounts of sudden job loss and workplace trauma
    • Discussion of threats and intimidation from political figures, including threats of arrest and imprisonment
    • References to police violence against Black people
    • Discussion of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and violence against Palestinians
    • Frank talk about media censorship and institutional failures
    Why We're Not Sanitizing This Conversation:
    At Teach the Babies, we believe our community—especially our young people—deserves to hear truth-telling in its full complexity. Joy Ann Reid's story and voice represent the courage and clarity we need now. We trust you to engage with this content in ways that serve your own well-being while honoring the importance of what's being said.

    Take care of yourself: If you need to pause, step away, or return to this episode when you're ready, that's completely valid. Your well-being matters.

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    As an independent councilmember raising two Black daughters in DC, she speaks truth about local power, why your council member matters more than you think, and what she's teaching her children about resistance.

    Three actions you can take: Ask your congressperson about DC statehood. Call your governor to bring troops home. Interrogate what you consume.

    Required listening for anyone who cares about democracy and the future our babies deserve.

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    As an independent councilmember raising two Black daughters in DC, she speaks truth about local power, why your council member matters more than you think, and what she's teaching her children about resistance.

    Three actions you can take: Ask your congressperson about DC statehood. Call your governor to bring troops home. Interrogate what you consume.

    Required listening for anyone who cares about democracy and the future our babies deserve.

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    Deesha takes us inside the moment she saw excavators tearing down the East Wing of the White House in October 2025—the space where she orchestrated state dinners, opened doors for people who never thought they'd walk through them, and made the People's House truly belong to the people.

    This conversation moves from the rubble of demolished institutions to the unshakeable foundation of community organizing. Deesha shares lessons learned from Michelle Obama about grace under pressure, why she wrote Undiplomatic for Black girls who "risk it all," and what defending democracy actually looks like in practice: investing in local organizations, letting leaders lead in their expertise, documenting our work, and showing up for each other with intention.

    Deesha's story is a masterclass in refusing to let imposter syndrome—or anyone else—define your worth. As she reminds us: buildings can be demolished in 72 hours, but they can't demolish the memories, the legacy, or the collective power we build together.

    This is required listening for anyone who believes that mutual aid isn't charity—it's how we survive, build, and love each other into liberation.

    Website: DeeshaDyer.com
    Instagram: @deedyer267
    Email: deesha@deeshadyer.com (She answers every email!)
    Book: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble
    (Available at libraries and independent bookstores)

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    Deesha takes us inside the moment she saw excavators tearing down the East Wing of the White House in October 2025—the space where she orchestrated state dinners, opened doors for people who never thought they'd walk through them, and made the People's House truly belong to the people.

    This conversation moves from the rubble of demolished institutions to the unshakeable foundation of community organizing. Deesha shares lessons learned from Michelle Obama about grace under pressure, why she wrote Undiplomatic for Black girls who "risk it all," and what defending democracy actually looks like in practice: investing in local organizations, letting leaders lead in their expertise, documenting our work, and showing up for each other with intention.

    Deesha's story is a masterclass in refusing to let imposter syndrome—or anyone else—define your worth. As she reminds us: buildings can be demolished in 72 hours, but they can't demolish the memories, the legacy, or the collective power we build together.

    This is required listening for anyone who believes that mutual aid isn't charity—it's how we survive, build, and love each other into liberation.

    Website: DeeshaDyer.com
    Instagram: @deedyer267
    Email: deesha@deeshadyer.com (She answers every email!)
    Book: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble
    (Available at libraries and independent bookstores)

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    This isn't just a memorial. It's a call to action

    Together, we explore how to break the silence, expand access to culturally responsive care, and create spaces where Black men feel safe asking for help. They celebrate Michael K's radical honesty, iconic portrayal of Omar Little, and commitment to criminal justice reform. Most importantly, they remind us that joy was Michael's catalyst—and it can be ours too

    This conversation could save a life—maybe yours

    Resources mentioned:
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
    • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    • Startcare: startny.org
    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
    • NBJC (National Black Justice Collective): nbjc.or
    • We Build The Block https://webuildtheblock.org/


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    This isn't just a memorial. It's a call to action

    Together, we explore how to break the silence, expand access to culturally responsive care, and create spaces where Black men feel safe asking for help. They celebrate Michael K's radical honesty, iconic portrayal of Omar Little, and commitment to criminal justice reform. Most importantly, they remind us that joy was Michael's catalyst—and it can be ours too

    This conversation could save a life—maybe yours

    Resources mentioned:
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
    • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    • Startcare: startny.org
    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
    • NBJC (National Black Justice Collective): nbjc.or
    • We Build The Block https://webuildtheblock.org/


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    On October 16, 2025, we celebrated 30 years since the Million Man March. To honor that anniversary, I sat down with three brothers for a conversation about what the March got right, what it got wrong, and what repair requires of us now.

    You're about to hear Rev. Mark Thompson (who emceed the original 1995 March), Pastor Jamal Bryant (who's leading one of the nation's largest Black churches), and Sean Ebony Coleman (who's keeping Black trans youth alive in the Bronx) get honest about:
    • Where we were in 1995 and why some of us were told we couldn't belong
    • How sexuality has been weaponized to divide Black men
    • What happens when a megachurch pastor admits he was doing "domestic terrorism" from the pulpit
    • Why the Black church owes the LGBTQ+ community an apology
    • What it costs when we police masculinity instead of expanding brotherhood
    • How we turn churches into sanctuaries and teach the babies that vulnerability is strength
    This conversation is brothers talking WITH each other—not at each other. It's repair in real time. It's reckoning and regeneration.

    And it's what teaching the babies actually requires.

    For full video and additional resources, visit NBJC.org and millionmanmarch2025.com

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    On October 16, 2025, we celebrated 30 years since the Million Man March. To honor that anniversary, I sat down with three brothers for a conversation about what the March got right, what it got wrong, and what repair requires of us now.

    You're about to hear Rev. Mark Thompson (who emceed the original 1995 March), Pastor Jamal Bryant (who's leading one of the nation's largest Black churches), and Sean Ebony Coleman (who's keeping Black trans youth alive in the Bronx) get honest about:
    • Where we were in 1995 and why some of us were told we couldn't belong
    • How sexuality has been weaponized to divide Black men
    • What happens when a megachurch pastor admits he was doing "domestic terrorism" from the pulpit
    • Why the Black church owes the LGBTQ+ community an apology
    • What it costs when we police masculinity instead of expanding brotherhood
    • How we turn churches into sanctuaries and teach the babies that vulnerability is strength
    This conversation is brothers talking WITH each other—not at each other. It's repair in real time. It's reckoning and regeneration.

    And it's what teaching the babies actually requires.

    For full video and additional resources, visit NBJC.org and millionmanmarch2025.com

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    4688anniversary,atonement,millionmanmarch,mmmfalse325full    Building Radical Brotherhood- Rev. Mark Thompson on the Million Man March at 30https://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-radical-brotherhood-rev-mark-thompson-on-the-million-man-march-at-30--68128872
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    This conversation explores what it means to be impeccable with your word, why the fourth estate matters for democracy, and what makes this moment different. Karen breaks down journalism versus propaganda, shares lessons from crisis communications and surviving brain surgery, and offers a message: your voice matters, we need you—but take a breath first.The answers are within our community. Be impeccable with your word. Remember who we are.

    Watch The Signal LIVE every Thursday at 9pm ET/8pm CT at stateoftheppl.com/tv

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    This conversation explores what it means to be impeccable with your word, why the fourth estate matters for democracy, and what makes this moment different. Karen breaks down journalism versus propaganda, shares lessons from crisis communications and surviving brain surgery, and offers a message: your voice matters, we need you—but take a breath first.The answers are within our community. Be impeccable with your word. Remember who we are.

    Watch The Signal LIVE every Thursday at 9pm ET/8pm CT at stateoftheppl.com/tv

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2940finney,signallivefalse323full    Politics Determines Everything- A Zillennial's Guide to Activismhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-determines-everything-a-zillennial-s-guide-to-activism--67950078
    @jadaacapri on Instagram

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    @jadaacapri on Instagram

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67862039Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:45:07 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVIn this essential episode of Teach The Babies, Dr. David Johns sits down with theGrio's White House Correspondent and Managing Editor Gerren Keith Gaynor for a masterclass in journalism, media literacy, and democracy protection. From becoming the...
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2550gaynor,gerren,griot,journalismfalse321full    Surviving the Educational Assault with Nancy Hankshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-the-educational-assault-with-nancy-hanks--67776647
    Nancy provides unflinching analysis of the psychosocial toll on educators of color while offering concrete strategies for micro-recovery and sustained resistance. She shares specific questions parents should ask schools to maintain equity pressure using plain language, challenges white educators to step up as agitators, and reminds us all why ancestral wisdom is essential for this moment.

    From practical advice about red flags in school environments to the profound metaphor of raising a "standard" that lists previous battles won, this episode balances raw honesty about current challenges with actionable hope for protecting and teaching our babies.

    Key topics include: grief and healing in educational spaces, parent advocacy strategies that transcend academic jargon, the role of privilege in educational resistance, and why remembering that "folks did more with less" is crucial for sustaining the work ahead.

    Essential listening for educators feeling under attack, parents navigating hostile school environments, and anyone committed to ensuring all children can access their beauty and brilliance despite the current assault on educational equity.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67776647Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:02:33 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVIn this powerful follow-up conversation, education equity consultant Nancy Hanks returns to discuss how educators, parents, and allies can navigate the dramatically shifted educational landscape under current federal policies. Nancy provides...
    Nancy provides unflinching analysis of the psychosocial toll on educators of color while offering concrete strategies for micro-recovery and sustained resistance. She shares specific questions parents should ask schools to maintain equity pressure using plain language, challenges white educators to step up as agitators, and reminds us all why ancestral wisdom is essential for this moment.

    From practical advice about red flags in school environments to the profound metaphor of raising a "standard" that lists previous battles won, this episode balances raw honesty about current challenges with actionable hope for protecting and teaching our babies.

    Key topics include: grief and healing in educational spaces, parent advocacy strategies that transcend academic jargon, the role of privilege in educational resistance, and why remembering that "folks did more with less" is crucial for sustaining the work ahead.

    Essential listening for educators feeling under attack, parents navigating hostile school environments, and anyone committed to ensuring all children can access their beauty and brilliance despite the current assault on educational equity.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2330ancestors,education,parenting,schoolsfalse320full    Arming Our Children: Creativity Over Controlhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arming-our-children-creativity-over-control--67689376
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67689376Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:12:25 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWhile politicians push federal funding to arm teachers, Chris Chatmon and Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) are arming Black children with something far more powerful: creativity, culture, and community. In this deeply moving conversation, Chris returns to...
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2544kingmakers,oaklandfalse319full    Battle for the Black Mind with Dr. Karida Brownhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-for-the-black-mind-with-dr-karida-brown--67590788
    Learn why your parents' generation had to desegregate schools as children, how billionaire philanthropists shaped Black education in boardrooms, and why "small acts fall big trees" when it comes to resistance. Dr. Brown's book "Battle for the Black Mind" isn't just history—it's a playbook for fighting educational inequity today.Warning: This episode contains discussion of historical violence, including the execution of 14-year-old George Stinney Jr.

    Books Referenced:
    • "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George Johnson
    • "Pretty, Powerful: Appearance, Substance and Success" by Ebony K. Williams
    Artist Featured:
    • Charlie Palmer: Fine artist whose painting of George Stinney Jr. appears on the book cover. Palmer's "Divided States of America" series critiques systemic injustice.
    Connect with Dr. Brown: LinkedIn for daily historical receipts and analysis

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67590788Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:17:00 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVDr. Karida Brown drops receipts on the 150-year battle for Black educational freedom in America. From the original "diss track" between W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington to today's attacks on the Department of Education, she connects the dots...
    Learn why your parents' generation had to desegregate schools as children, how billionaire philanthropists shaped Black education in boardrooms, and why "small acts fall big trees" when it comes to resistance. Dr. Brown's book "Battle for the Black Mind" isn't just history—it's a playbook for fighting educational inequity today.Warning: This episode contains discussion of historical violence, including the execution of 14-year-old George Stinney Jr.

    Books Referenced:
    • "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George Johnson
    • "Pretty, Powerful: Appearance, Substance and Success" by Ebony K. Williams
    Artist Featured:
    • Charlie Palmer: Fine artist whose painting of George Stinney Jr. appears on the book cover. Palmer's "Divided States of America" series critiques systemic injustice.
    Connect with Dr. Brown: LinkedIn for daily historical receipts and analysis

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    4355black,karida,mindfalse318full    Black August: Revolutionary Love and Resistancehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-august-revolutionary-love-and-resistance--67516252
    From the prison walls where George Jackson was politicized and assassinated in 1971, to the contemporary attacks on Black mayors like Muriel Bowser and Karen Bass in 2025, Dr. Johns connects the dots between historical resistance and today's freedom fights. This isn't just Black history - it's Black present.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67516252Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:13:39 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWelcome back to class! In this powerful episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. David J. Johns teaches a transformative lesson about Black August—a month of revolutionary love, principled resistance, and the long arc of our freedom struggle. From the prison...
    From the prison walls where George Jackson was politicized and assassinated in 1971, to the contemporary attacks on Black mayors like Muriel Bowser and Karen Bass in 2025, Dr. Johns connects the dots between historical resistance and today's freedom fights. This isn't just Black history - it's Black present.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1286bass,blackaugust,bowser,freedom,resistancefalse317full    Standing On Business In NOLA with Stevie & Drinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/standing-on-business-in-nola-with-stevie-drin--67433761
    Connect: Learn more about BE NOLA's Black Is Brilliant Summit (October 2-5) at blackedunola.org.

    This conversation will feed your soul and challenge you to think differently about education, community, and what our babies truly deserve.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67433761Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:33:46 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVWhat does it mean to stand on business when it comes to our babies' education? Drin Kelly and Stevie Elem-Rogers, co-founders of BE NOLA (Black Education for New Orleans), join Dr. David J. Johns for a powerful conversation about building Black...
    Connect: Learn more about BE NOLA's Black Is Brilliant Summit (October 2-5) at blackedunola.org.

    This conversation will feed your soul and challenge you to think differently about education, community, and what our babies truly deserve.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    5130benola,essence,essencefest,neworleans,nolafalse316full    Joyful Survival: How Marsha P. Johnson Taught Us to Turn the Volume Up On Ourselveshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joyful-survival-how-marsha-p-johnson-taught-us-to-turn-the-volume-up-on-ourselves--67342404Marsha, the Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.

    Tourmaline reminds us that Marsha P. Johnson didn't wait for permission to exist—and neither should we. If you've ever wondered what real Pride looks like beyond corporate rainbow flags—start by pressing play.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67342404Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:47:43 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVToday we're diving deep into a conversation that has been decades in the making. You know, sometimes the universe brings people together at precisely the right moment, and today feels like one of those moments. I'm here with Tourmaline. An Artivist,...Marsha, the Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson.

    Tourmaline reminds us that Marsha P. Johnson didn't wait for permission to exist—and neither should we. If you've ever wondered what real Pride looks like beyond corporate rainbow flags—start by pressing play.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1949marsha,tourmalinefalse315full    Resisting vs. Existing w/DeJuana Thompsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resisting-vs-existing-w-dejuana-thompson--67256249
    "This is a different time, but it's still our time. Period."

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67256249Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:53 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVPolitical strategist DeJuana Thompson has engaged 2+ million Black voters through her revolutionary organizing approach. From leading the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to founding Woke Vote and spearheading the State of the People movement, she...
    "This is a different time, but it's still our time. Period."

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2639civil,rights,woke,wokevotefalse314full    Federal Funding Follows the Count, Not the Needhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-funding-follows-the-count-not-the-need--67172164
    Today's classroom guest is Larry Carter II, a former project manager at the US Census Bureau, who built partnerships to ensure historically under-counted communities are both seen and heard. But Larry isn't just about numbers. He's also a recording artist whose R&B work was considered for a Grammy and a community leader who ran for Atlanta City Council.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67172164Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:59:45 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVToday we're diving deep into something that touches every single one of our lives, but that many of us don't always take the time to understand fully... the US census, and we're exploring it through the lens of someone who embodies the intersections...
    Today's classroom guest is Larry Carter II, a former project manager at the US Census Bureau, who built partnerships to ensure historically under-counted communities are both seen and heard. But Larry isn't just about numbers. He's also a recording artist whose R&B work was considered for a Grammy and a community leader who ran for Atlanta City Council.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1831apportionment,censusfalse313full    The Constitution Does Not Coronate Kingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-constitution-does-not-coronate-kings--67069398
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    • State of the People www.stateoftheppl.com
    • Heather McGhee, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together (book)


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    • State of the People www.stateoftheppl.com
    • Heather McGhee, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together (book)


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    From her parents' kitchen table discussions that shaped her critical consciousness, to her groundbreaking work challenging legal institutions, to founding the African American Policy Forum, Professor Crenshaw has spent decades translating academic theory into tools for resistance. 

    In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to be "a born back talker," why pivoting away from our truth won't save us, and how we can resist critically—and in community—during these challenging times. Enjoy!

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    From her parents' kitchen table discussions that shaped her critical consciousness, to her groundbreaking work challenging legal institutions, to founding the African American Policy Forum, Professor Crenshaw has spent decades translating academic theory into tools for resistance. 

    In this powerful conversation, we explore what it means to be "a born back talker," why pivoting away from our truth won't save us, and how we can resist critically—and in community—during these challenging times. Enjoy!

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    Books 
    • "Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation" by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter (HarperCollins/Amistad 2024)
    • "Black Citymakers: How The Philadelphia Negro Changed Urban America" by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter (Oxford University Press)
    • "The Philadelphia Negro" by W.E.B. Du Bois
    People
    • Terrance Crutcher - Tulsa resident killed by police; his death sparked renewed organizing
    • Dr. Tiffany Crutcher - Sister of Terrance Crutcher, civil rights activist
    • Rebecca Brown Crutcher - Escaped the Tulsa Massacre, part of Crutcher family legacy
    • BC Franklin - Renowned lawyer who set up tents after Tulsa Massacre to process insurance claims
    • Tamika Mallory - Co-founder of Women's March, activist
    • Linda Sarsour - Activist and Women's March organizer
    Organizations 


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    Books 
    • "Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation" by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter (HarperCollins/Amistad 2024)
    • "Black Citymakers: How The Philadelphia Negro Changed Urban America" by Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter (Oxford University Press)
    • "The Philadelphia Negro" by W.E.B. Du Bois
    People
    • Terrance Crutcher - Tulsa resident killed by police; his death sparked renewed organizing
    • Dr. Tiffany Crutcher - Sister of Terrance Crutcher, civil rights activist
    • Rebecca Brown Crutcher - Escaped the Tulsa Massacre, part of Crutcher family legacy
    • BC Franklin - Renowned lawyer who set up tents after Tulsa Massacre to process insurance claims
    • Tamika Mallory - Co-founder of Women's March, activist
    • Linda Sarsour - Activist and Women's March organizer
    Organizations 


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    The conversation delves into Black mothers' challenges in healthcare systems, the importance of partners who show up fully, and the wisdom passed down through generations. Both women offer powerful insights on raising children who are compassionate, confident, and deeply connected to their cultural heritage.

    This episode stands as a testament to the strength of Black motherhood and offers lessons for anyone involved in nurturing the next generation. As Jovian beautifully summarizes, the key is "being malleable, being like water, being present and honoring the seasons" of life.

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    The conversation delves into Black mothers' challenges in healthcare systems, the importance of partners who show up fully, and the wisdom passed down through generations. Both women offer powerful insights on raising children who are compassionate, confident, and deeply connected to their cultural heritage.

    This episode stands as a testament to the strength of Black motherhood and offers lessons for anyone involved in nurturing the next generation. As Jovian beautifully summarizes, the key is "being malleable, being like water, being present and honoring the seasons" of life.

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    We explore how Eboni draws and respects her boundaries in spaces where she's often the first or the only, her reflections on representation in media, and the ancestral wisdom she's reclaiming. From Fox News to Revolt TV, from courtrooms to television courts – Eboni shares lessons that will challenge you to bet on yourself and honor your own authentic path.

    Spoiler Alert: Our conversation includes references to the film "Sinners" – so if you haven't seen Ryan Coogler's masterpiece yet (and seriously, what are you waiting for?), you might want to bookmark this episode and come back after your viewing.

    Mocha SMC Podcast


    Bet on Black The Good News about Being Black in America Today 


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    We explore how Eboni draws and respects her boundaries in spaces where she's often the first or the only, her reflections on representation in media, and the ancestral wisdom she's reclaiming. From Fox News to Revolt TV, from courtrooms to television courts – Eboni shares lessons that will challenge you to bet on yourself and honor your own authentic path.

    Spoiler Alert: Our conversation includes references to the film "Sinners" – so if you haven't seen Ryan Coogler's masterpiece yet (and seriously, what are you waiting for?), you might want to bookmark this episode and come back after your viewing.

    Mocha SMC Podcast


    Bet on Black The Good News about Being Black in America Today 


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    Latham shares her journey to becoming a doula after her own transformative birth experience, which led her to create Mama Glow, an organization that has trained over 3,000 doulas nationwide. In a healthcare system where Black women face dramatically higher maternal mortality rates, Latham's work stands as both resistance and restoration.

    The conversation delves into how doulas serve as modern-day midwives, holding space for birthing individuals while helping them access their ancestral magic during this powerful transition. Latham illuminates how birth is meant to be experienced in community rather than in isolation, with profound insights on how even non-birthing individuals physically change to support new life.

    From the power of language as a tool for healing to the alchemy that transforms trauma into joy, this episode offers wisdom for anyone interested in reproductive justice, community building, and reclaiming African ways of being. As Latham beautifully articulates, "It's not enough to survive—our birthright is transcendence.

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    Latham shares her journey to becoming a doula after her own transformative birth experience, which led her to create Mama Glow, an organization that has trained over 3,000 doulas nationwide. In a healthcare system where Black women face dramatically higher maternal mortality rates, Latham's work stands as both resistance and restoration.

    The conversation delves into how doulas serve as modern-day midwives, holding space for birthing individuals while helping them access their ancestral magic during this powerful transition. Latham illuminates how birth is meant to be experienced in community rather than in isolation, with profound insights on how even non-birthing individuals physically change to support new life.

    From the power of language as a tool for healing to the alchemy that transforms trauma into joy, this episode offers wisdom for anyone interested in reproductive justice, community building, and reclaiming African ways of being. As Latham beautifully articulates, "It's not enough to survive—our birthright is transcendence.

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    This conversation starts our season 'Rooted Resistance: Ancestral Wisdom for Revolutionary Times,' centered on lessons from mothers and maternal figures who've shaped us. Through laughter, vulnerability, and generations of wisdom, this episode reminds us that our collective liberation begins with healing our relationships and showing up fully for one another, especially in challenging times.

    Whether you're a parent, a child, or both, this episode offers powerful lessons about advocating for the next generation while finding your path to peace. As fascism threatens our communities, Mama Johns reminds us that fierce love is our most powerful weapon.

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    This conversation starts our season 'Rooted Resistance: Ancestral Wisdom for Revolutionary Times,' centered on lessons from mothers and maternal figures who've shaped us. Through laughter, vulnerability, and generations of wisdom, this episode reminds us that our collective liberation begins with healing our relationships and showing up fully for one another, especially in challenging times.

    Whether you're a parent, a child, or both, this episode offers powerful lessons about advocating for the next generation while finding your path to peace. As fascism threatens our communities, Mama Johns reminds us that fierce love is our most powerful weapon.

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    This capstone conversation weaves together the season's central themes: the courage to dream in Afrofuturistic colors, the necessity of equitable education, and the radical potential of loving community. Listeners will leave inspired by their practical strategies for "seeding disruption" and creating environments where everyone is seen as enough because they exist. Join us for this inspiring finale as we close Season 2 and look ahead to new explorations in Season 3. As Caroline reminds us, "We cannot take our humanity for granted" - a fitting conclusion to a season dedicated to defending democracy and expanding equity through education.

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    This capstone conversation weaves together the season's central themes: the courage to dream in Afrofuturistic colors, the necessity of equitable education, and the radical potential of loving community. Listeners will leave inspired by their practical strategies for "seeding disruption" and creating environments where everyone is seen as enough because they exist. Join us for this inspiring finale as we close Season 2 and look ahead to new explorations in Season 3. As Caroline reminds us, "We cannot take our humanity for granted" - a fitting conclusion to a season dedicated to defending democracy and expanding equity through education.

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    Trump Is Rolling Back Protections for Transgender Students. What Educators Can Do https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 

    www.jrandvanessaford.com 
    www.theadvocateeducator.com 
    VanessaFordDC
    www.RebeccaKling.com

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    Trump Is Rolling Back Protections for Transgender Students. What Educators Can Do https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-trump-is-rolling-back-protections-for-transgender-students-what-educators-can-do/2025/01 

    www.jrandvanessaford.com 
    www.theadvocateeducator.com 
    VanessaFordDC
    www.RebeccaKling.com

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    https://www.rainbowinblack.org/ 

    https://gendercool.org/

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    https://www.rainbowinblack.org/ 

    https://gendercool.org/

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    African Ancestry is offering a 10% discount on its DNA testing kits as a gift to the class. Visit AfricanAncestry.Com/Discount and use the code “TeachTheBabies” to activate the offer

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    African Ancestry is offering a 10% discount on its DNA testing kits as a gift to the class. Visit AfricanAncestry.Com/Discount and use the code “TeachTheBabies” to activate the offer

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    www.Flipthetables.com 

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    www.Flipthetables.com 

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    How to Build a Democracy. From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/how-to-build-a-democracy/F34AB82F40A6FFD835D39C8AF46DA530 

    Instagram: @dr_cmgreer

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    How to Build a Democracy. From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/how-to-build-a-democracy/F34AB82F40A6FFD835D39C8AF46DA530 

    Instagram: @dr_cmgreer

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    E-mail info@nbjc.org “GTN: Good Trouble Network” for more. 

    Michel Rayner For Florida https://micheleforflorida.com/

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    E-mail info@nbjc.org “GTN: Good Trouble Network” for more. 

    Michel Rayner For Florida https://micheleforflorida.com/

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    Robert discusses the importance of permitting yourself to love and interrogating the pleasure in bigotry. He also discusses the importance of witnessing, writing, and harnessing our superpowers. The episode celebrates caring and compassionate adults who invest in us, open windows, and expose us to mirrors so that we can explore who we are in this world we didn’t ask to be born into. 

    Witness Substack: https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/ Jordan Neely

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Jordan_Neely 

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    Robert discusses the importance of permitting yourself to love and interrogating the pleasure in bigotry. He also discusses the importance of witnessing, writing, and harnessing our superpowers. The episode celebrates caring and compassionate adults who invest in us, open windows, and expose us to mirrors so that we can explore who we are in this world we didn’t ask to be born into. 

    Witness Substack: https://robertjonesjr.substack.com/ Jordan Neely

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Jordan_Neely 

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    E-mail info@nbjc.org “GTN: Good Trouble Network” for more. 
     
    Rep. Jones, Venton - District 100 https://house.texas.gov/members/4275 

    Venton Jones: https://www.ventonfor100.com/ 

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    E-mail info@nbjc.org “GTN: Good Trouble Network” for more. 
     
    Rep. Jones, Venton - District 100 https://house.texas.gov/members/4275 

    Venton Jones: https://www.ventonfor100.com/ 

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    On April 18, 2019, 15-year-old Nigel Shelby died by suicide in response to constant homophobic, anti-Black bullying at school. His mother, Camika Shelby, stops by the class to discuss keeping Nigel’s legacy as he celebrates his 21st birthday (2/1) with our ancestors.  Camika reminds us of the importance of everyone using every available resource to support our babies.  She says that if a child doesn’t have a safe space at home, they will go looking for it elsewhere. She provides lessons she’s learned, including through loss and in grief, for caring and compassionate adults. Listen to the episode and read her book, “A Need for Nigel.”  

    National Suicide Hotline 988
    Camika Shelby- Facebook
    @longlivenigelshelby- Instagram 
    Iamnigelshelby- Facebook group page 
    Website. www.thenigelshelbyfoundation.org

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    On April 18, 2019, 15-year-old Nigel Shelby died by suicide in response to constant homophobic, anti-Black bullying at school. His mother, Camika Shelby, stops by the class to discuss keeping Nigel’s legacy as he celebrates his 21st birthday (2/1) with our ancestors.  Camika reminds us of the importance of everyone using every available resource to support our babies.  She says that if a child doesn’t have a safe space at home, they will go looking for it elsewhere. She provides lessons she’s learned, including through loss and in grief, for caring and compassionate adults. Listen to the episode and read her book, “A Need for Nigel.”  

    National Suicide Hotline 988
    Camika Shelby- Facebook
    @longlivenigelshelby- Instagram 
    Iamnigelshelby- Facebook group page 
    Website. www.thenigelshelbyfoundation.org

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    Baldwin, Dara. To Be A Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights (July 2024).

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    Baldwin, Dara. To Be A Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights (July 2024).

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    #MLK: But, If Not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kgkeuNOB4 

    Native Land Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/native-land-pod/id1724078118

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    #MLK: But, If Not https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kgkeuNOB4 

    Native Land Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/native-land-pod/id1724078118

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    Walker, Ron. Solomon’s Plan’s A Gift of Education from a Father to His Son. https://www.americanreadingathome.com/bookstore/book/9781640532809/ 

    Walker, Ron. Delores’s Dream. https://www.americanreadingathome.com/bookstore/book/9781648515842/ 

    Website:ronwalkerbooks.com

    Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Colo
    coseboc.org

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    Walker, Ron. Solomon’s Plan’s A Gift of Education from a Father to His Son. https://www.americanreadingathome.com/bookstore/book/9781640532809/ 

    Walker, Ron. Delores’s Dream. https://www.americanreadingathome.com/bookstore/book/9781648515842/ 

    Website:ronwalkerbooks.com

    Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Colo
    coseboc.org

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    Black Facts www.nbjc.org/BlackFacts 

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    Black Facts www.nbjc.org/BlackFacts 

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    Rainbow in Black- dedicated to providing unwavering support, resources, and advocacy for Black families of transgender and gender-diverse youth.

    The Dads (2023): Five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard—the father of Matthew Shepard—for a weekend fishing trip. On this trip, they find common ground across racial, geographical and generational lines: their unconditional love for their children.

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    Rainbow in Black- dedicated to providing unwavering support, resources, and advocacy for Black families of transgender and gender-diverse youth.

    The Dads (2023): Five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard—the father of Matthew Shepard—for a weekend fishing trip. On this trip, they find common ground across racial, geographical and generational lines: their unconditional love for their children.

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    Dime Doe’s story highlights the disproportionate violence faced by Black Queer communities. As we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, let’s honor those lost to hate and work towards a future where everyone can live safely and freely.

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    Dime Doe’s story highlights the disproportionate violence faced by Black Queer communities. As we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, let’s honor those lost to hate and work towards a future where everyone can live safely and freely.

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    Have YOU had sex education? Yes, YOU, no, seriously? Think about the consequences of miseducation when it comes to sex, gender, development and everything in between. Dr. Ed Brockenbrough explains how a lack of gender, sexuality, and sex education in schools can leave students miseducated.  Dr. Brockenbrough, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, breaks down the importance of comprehensive sex education, the consequences of operating out of fear, and how we can all do better by our students.  

    Brockenbrough, Edward. "Queer of color critique." Critical concepts in queer studies and education: An international guide for the twenty-first century (2016): 285-297.

    Brockenbrough, Ed. Learning While Black and Queer: Understanding the Educational Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Youth. Harvard Education Press, 2024.

    Black Men Teaching in Urban Schools: Reassessing Black Masculinity by Ed Brockenbrough

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    Have YOU had sex education? Yes, YOU, no, seriously? Think about the consequences of miseducation when it comes to sex, gender, development and everything in between. Dr. Ed Brockenbrough explains how a lack of gender, sexuality, and sex education in schools can leave students miseducated.  Dr. Brockenbrough, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, breaks down the importance of comprehensive sex education, the consequences of operating out of fear, and how we can all do better by our students.  

    Brockenbrough, Edward. "Queer of color critique." Critical concepts in queer studies and education: An international guide for the twenty-first century (2016): 285-297.

    Brockenbrough, Ed. Learning While Black and Queer: Understanding the Educational Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Youth. Harvard Education Press, 2024.

    Black Men Teaching in Urban Schools: Reassessing Black Masculinity by Ed Brockenbrough

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    Thema Bryant- https://drthema.com/ Podcast Episode 

    Mocha Moms- https://www.mochamoms.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

    Girl Trek- https://www.girltrek.org/ 

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    Thema Bryant- https://drthema.com/ Podcast Episode 

    Mocha Moms- https://www.mochamoms.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

    Girl Trek- https://www.girltrek.org/ 

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    Hill, M. L. (2016). Nobody: Casualties of America's war on the vulnerable, from Ferguson to Flint and beyond. Simon and Schuster.

    Hill, M. L. (2020). We still here: Pandemic, policing, protest, & possibility. Haymarket Books.

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    Hill, M. L. (2016). Nobody: Casualties of America's war on the vulnerable, from Ferguson to Flint and beyond. Simon and Schuster.

    Hill, M. L. (2020). We still here: Pandemic, policing, protest, & possibility. Haymarket Books.

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    https://www.instagram.com/heydubois/
    https://wearevalues.com
    https://gauge.ai/
    https://x.com/joshuadubois

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    https://www.instagram.com/heydubois/
    https://wearevalues.com
    https://gauge.ai/
    https://x.com/joshuadubois

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    Cane, C. (2024). The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump. Sourcebooks, Inc..
     
    Key facts about Black eligible voters in 2024 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/01/10/key-facts-about-black-eligible-voters-in-2024/ 
    (Documentary) Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn (2023)

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    Cane, C. (2024). The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump. Sourcebooks, Inc..
     
    Key facts about Black eligible voters in 2024 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/01/10/key-facts-about-black-eligible-voters-in-2024/ 
    (Documentary) Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn (2023)

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    Dillard, Cynthia B. "The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen: Examining an endarkened feminist epistemology in educational research and leadership." International journal of qualitative studies in education 13.6 (2000): 661-681.


    Sealey-Ruiz, Yolanda. "The critical literacy of race: Toward racial literacy in urban teacher education." Handbook of urban education. Routledge, 2021. 281-295.


    Sealey-Ruiz, Yolanda. "An archaeology of self for our times: Another talk to teachers." English Journal 111.5 (2022): 21-26.


    https://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/academicbooks-yolandasealeyruiz, 
    TEDx Talk: https://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/tedxtalk

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    Dillard, Cynthia B. "The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen: Examining an endarkened feminist epistemology in educational research and leadership." International journal of qualitative studies in education 13.6 (2000): 661-681.


    Sealey-Ruiz, Yolanda. "The critical literacy of race: Toward racial literacy in urban teacher education." Handbook of urban education. Routledge, 2021. 281-295.


    Sealey-Ruiz, Yolanda. "An archaeology of self for our times: Another talk to teachers." English Journal 111.5 (2022): 21-26.


    https://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/academicbooks-yolandasealeyruiz, 
    TEDx Talk: https://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/tedxtalk

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62394977Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:30:10 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVIn addition to our regularly scheduled class, we’re adding office hours. These office hours will feature election-specific content.  Sometimes, it’ll be just me, and sometimes, I’ll invite thoughtful people who also care about and spend time working...
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    Dr. Emdin earned his PhD in urban education with a concentration in Mathematics, Science, and Technology to birth the #HipHopEd social media movement, wrote books for “White For White Folks Who Teach In the Hood, and the Rest of Yall, too,” (yup, that’s the book title, get into it), and helps all of us get closer to freedom, faster.

    As Dr. Emdin says, “Science is the ultimate, hybridized knowledge,” and he breaks down why.  This conversation between colleagues and friends celebrates the best part of Afro-Futuristic dreaming and system design, the trappings of white supremacy in public schools and policy-making, and the critical role that words and affirmation play in surviving white supremacy.

    Emdin, Christopher. For White folks who teach in the hood... and the rest of y'all too: Reality pedagogy and urban education. Beacon Press, 2016.

    Emdin, Christopher. Ratchetdemic: Reimagining academic success. Beacon Press, 2021.

    Givens, Jarvis R. Fugitive pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the art of Black teaching. Harvard University Press, 2021.

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    Dr. Emdin earned his PhD in urban education with a concentration in Mathematics, Science, and Technology to birth the #HipHopEd social media movement, wrote books for “White For White Folks Who Teach In the Hood, and the Rest of Yall, too,” (yup, that’s the book title, get into it), and helps all of us get closer to freedom, faster.

    As Dr. Emdin says, “Science is the ultimate, hybridized knowledge,” and he breaks down why.  This conversation between colleagues and friends celebrates the best part of Afro-Futuristic dreaming and system design, the trappings of white supremacy in public schools and policy-making, and the critical role that words and affirmation play in surviving white supremacy.

    Emdin, Christopher. For White folks who teach in the hood... and the rest of y'all too: Reality pedagogy and urban education. Beacon Press, 2016.

    Emdin, Christopher. Ratchetdemic: Reimagining academic success. Beacon Press, 2021.

    Givens, Jarvis R. Fugitive pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the art of Black teaching. Harvard University Press, 2021.

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62281663Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:23:44 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVThis episode features the story of Barbara Johns–no relation–the 16-year-old high school student who organized a student-led protest when her teachers dismissed her concerns about poor facilities and shabby equipment.This episode features the story of Barbara Johns–no relation–the 16-year-old high school student who organized a student-led protest when her teachers dismissed her concerns about poor facilities and shabby equipment.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    369false21bonus    Season One Recaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-recap--62188763Host Dr. David J. Johns reflects upon the inaugural season of this podcast and the lessons learned in producing it. He discusses the best parts of teaching in this medium, which include the community that’s been cultivated, the conversations had both those recorded and inspired by what’s aired, and the Afro-futuristic anchored freedom dreams that are strengthening schools, communities, and democracy.  He thanks the community created through this virtual class offering, which includes YOU, the listening audience, the faculty, the co-teachers who graced the class with their wisdom and administration, and co-producers Thomas Cunningham and Emily Leugers.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62188763Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:08:52 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVHost Dr. David J. Johns reflects upon the inaugural season of this podcast and the lessons learned in producing it. He discusses the best parts of teaching in this medium, which include the community that’s been cultivated, the conversations had both...Host Dr. David J. Johns reflects upon the inaugural season of this podcast and the lessons learned in producing it. He discusses the best parts of teaching in this medium, which include the community that’s been cultivated, the conversations had both those recorded and inspired by what’s aired, and the Afro-futuristic anchored freedom dreams that are strengthening schools, communities, and democracy.  He thanks the community created through this virtual class offering, which includes YOU, the listening audience, the faculty, the co-teachers who graced the class with their wisdom and administration, and co-producers Thomas Cunningham and Emily Leugers.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1933false123full    Reimagining Educationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-education--62089718Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an educator, activist, writer, award-winning podcaster, leader, mother, and friend. She is an NBC News and MSNBC Political Analyst and host of UNDISTRACTED, a news and justice podcast with an intersectional lens on the world. This series concluding episode of the inaugural season of this podcast invites listeners to the freedom dream with one of our generation’s most sought-after thought leaders, policy advisors, and public speakers.  Brittany and Dr. Johns discuss how the game of politics is played, how to stand on business while building Black futures where all Black students thrive, and that there are no lay people in the work of defending democracy and getting everyone to freedom.

    Listen to Brittany Packnett Cunningham's Undisdtracted podcast.

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    Listen to Brittany Packnett Cunningham's Undisdtracted podcast.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    3277false122full    Education-A Colonizers Toolhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/education-a-colonizers-tool--61886414Can you imagine walking out of fourth grade in protest against white supremacy and racism? Dr. John B. Diamond did exactly that before becoming a sociologist studying race and education. He’s not alone, did you know about Barbara Johns and the 1951 student walkout in Farmville, VA? In this episode, we break down the relationship between social inequality and educational opportunity, revisit what DuBois described as the color line, and Derrick A. Bell noted as the permanence of white supremacy and anti-Blackness, describe what Brown and the NAACP got wrong,  unpack the consequences of distortions and failures (including Black educators losing the ability to teach), discuss the cost of integrating Black students into hostile environments, and the value of what Dr. Jarvis Giving termed “Fugitive Pedagogy” and libratory spaces that are supportive of Black and other non-white, non-privileged students thriving. Educators, system leaders, policymakers, and legal-activist/scholars will want to bookmark this episode.  



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61886414Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:10 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVCan you imagine walking out of fourth grade in protest against white supremacy and racism? Dr. John B. Diamond did exactly that before becoming a sociologist studying race and education. He’s not alone, did you know about Barbara Johns and the 1951...Can you imagine walking out of fourth grade in protest against white supremacy and racism? Dr. John B. Diamond did exactly that before becoming a sociologist studying race and education. He’s not alone, did you know about Barbara Johns and the 1951 student walkout in Farmville, VA? In this episode, we break down the relationship between social inequality and educational opportunity, revisit what DuBois described as the color line, and Derrick A. Bell noted as the permanence of white supremacy and anti-Blackness, describe what Brown and the NAACP got wrong,  unpack the consequences of distortions and failures (including Black educators losing the ability to teach), discuss the cost of integrating Black students into hostile environments, and the value of what Dr. Jarvis Giving termed “Fugitive Pedagogy” and libratory spaces that are supportive of Black and other non-white, non-privileged students thriving. Educators, system leaders, policymakers, and legal-activist/scholars will want to bookmark this episode.  



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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61321650Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:52:53 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVThis would only be a Dr. David J. Johns production if the perspective and experiences of a student were centered.  This episode features Oceanne–a brilliant non-binary/gender fluid middle school student who talks about the reality of being othered and...This would only be a Dr. David J. Johns production if the perspective and experiences of a student were centered.  This episode features Oceanne–a brilliant non-binary/gender fluid middle school student who talks about the reality of being othered and what it really means to be “normal,” the (un)learning unspoken school and societal rules, and finding your purpose and passion.  Their mother, Christine Ruiz, an entrepreneur, business owner, and fierce defender of her babies' ability to thrive, talks about the importance of finding support, working through the desire to control, and allowing your children to challenge you to stretch and grow.  This episode celebrates the power of Black women and their nurturing love, the importance of good therapy, and unschooling as a decolonizing movement.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2414teachthebabies,unschoolingfalse120full    Dolls & Dreamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dolls-dreams--61249961In this bonus episode, we dive into two significant stories that illuminate the complexities of race, identity, and possibilities for Black children. Our journey takes us back to the 1940s and then forward to the present, where we will explore the groundbreaking work of psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, as well as the narrative of Black Barbie, brought to life by director Ava DuVernay. The experiences of Black children, both in the 1940s and today, are shaped by societal views of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. We must continue to engage in conversations about racism, anti-Blackness, identity, orientation, and expression, and the importance of representation in all aspects of life—from education to play. Acknowledging this not only empowers children today but also sets the stage for a more equitable future. Let’s all get free!

    Credit: Emily Leugers and Niko Feliciano, with production support.

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    Credit: Emily Leugers and Niko Feliciano, with production support.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    778barbie,clark,dolls,duvernayfalse119bonus    #TeachTheBabies about (Public) Charter Schoolshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teachthebabies-about-public-charter-schools--61169643Naomi Shelton is nationally known and respected as a vocal advocate for quality choice options for Black and Brown students and families. She currently serves as CEO of the National Charter Collaborative. Do you know what distinguishes a charter school from other public schools? Do you have questions about whether charter schools are public schools? Tap into this episode to grapple with these questions and more.

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2791charter,schools,teachthebabiesfalse118full    Being Black in Americas Schoolshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-black-in-americas-schools--61088884This episode features a book talk conversation where Dr. Johns interviews author Brian Rashad Fuller about his latest publication, Being Black In America’s Schools.  The conversation, which took place on James Baldwin’s Centennial Birthday draws inspiration from the prolific witness and writer, touches on the apologies that educators owe their students, the process of unlearning trauma taught in public schools, and the process of learning that teaching is political.

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    3640charter,fuller,successfalse117full    Montessori Methods are African by Naturehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/montessori-methods-are-african-by-nature--61011511Maia Blankenship  is a mother, career educator, and proud Spelman University Alumna. She helped found Wildflower Schools in 2021 and is the co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund. Have you ever wondered what happens at Montessori schools and if they’re suitable for Black students? This episode answers these questions and more. Parent, family, and community engagement, the enduring legacy of lessons learned at HBCUs, and African-centered child-centered learning are unifying themes.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61011511Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:49:09 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVMaia Blankenship  is a mother, career educator, and proud Spelman University Alumna. She helped found Wildflower Schools in 2021 and is the co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund. Have you ever wondered what happens at Montessori schools and if they’re...Maia Blankenship  is a mother, career educator, and proud Spelman University Alumna. She helped found Wildflower Schools in 2021 and is the co-CEO of Black Wildflowers Fund. Have you ever wondered what happens at Montessori schools and if they’re suitable for Black students? This episode answers these questions and more. Parent, family, and community engagement, the enduring legacy of lessons learned at HBCUs, and African-centered child-centered learning are unifying themes.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2142montessorifalse116full    The Trappings of Private School Privilegehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trappings-of-private-school-privilege--60934343Bobby Edwards is the director of community inclusion and external relations at the McLean School.  His current role calls for constant engagement with our community to develop and implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.  This episode describes the role that elite private schools play in preserving privilege, what privileged families seek to buy when playing the real estate for school access game, and the importance of supporting the unique needs of all learners.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60934343Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:05:38 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVBobby Edwards is the director of community inclusion and external relations at the McLean School.  His current role calls for constant engagement with our community to develop and implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.  This episode...Bobby Edwards is the director of community inclusion and external relations at the McLean School.  His current role calls for constant engagement with our community to develop and implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.  This episode describes the role that elite private schools play in preserving privilege, what privileged families seek to buy when playing the real estate for school access game, and the importance of supporting the unique needs of all learners.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2934andover,exeter,privilegefalse115full    White Supremacy Mutateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-supremacy-mutates--60858043Judith Browne Dianis is the Executive Director of the Advancement Project National Office. She’s served as a lawyer, professor, and civil rights advocate for the movement for racial justice for decades, including at the NAACP-LDF.  Did you know that for every one white male student suspended or expelled K-12th grades, the rate is three times higher for Black boys? The rate is six times higher when comparing suspension rates of Black girls to their white counterparts.  This episode reflects on how Brown increased surveillance and discipline for Black students, the consequences of carceral policy-making, and the power of context and community.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60858043Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:03:14 +0000Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IVJudith Browne Dianis is the Executive Director of the Advancement Project National Office. She’s served as a lawyer, professor, and civil rights advocate for the movement for racial justice for decades, including at the NAACP-LDF.  Did you know that...Judith Browne Dianis is the Executive Director of the Advancement Project National Office. She’s served as a lawyer, professor, and civil rights advocate for the movement for racial justice for decades, including at the NAACP-LDF.  Did you know that for every one white male student suspended or expelled K-12th grades, the rate is three times higher for Black boys? The rate is six times higher when comparing suspension rates of Black girls to their white counterparts.  This episode reflects on how Brown increased surveillance and discipline for Black students, the consequences of carceral policy-making, and the power of context and community.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2346false114full    Systems Work Exactly As Designedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/systems-work-exactly-as-designed--60776904Dr. Christina Grant is the DC State Superintendent of Education for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. She is a system leader, researcher, and highly sought-after public speaker with decades of receipts for improving life opportunities and outcomes for children and families across the country. If you’ve ever wondered what a superintendent is responsible for or why it’s important to support Black women educators, you’ll want to bookmark this episode.

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    edloc.org

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    edloc.org

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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2340abbott,public,school,talktothebabies_,testingfalse17full    #TeachTheBabies about Equity and Reparationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teachthebabies-about-equity-and-reparations--60347051Dr. Hunter is a prolific scholar, prodigious author, and lover of Black people and our collective freedom. The inventor of the “Black Lives Matter” hashtag, Dr. Hunter’s latest book Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation (HarperCollins/Amistad 2024), has fueled a federal bi-cameral legislative effort to attain equity.

    This episode explores the genesis of NBJC's Equity Week, how slavery is thriving, the promises and possibilities of reparations, and the relationship between reparative justice and Juneteenth.  We also explore how whiteness is a recent and dangerous invention, lessons Dr. Hunter learned as a student and an educator at high schools and colleges across the country, and the importance of affirming people who have been force-fed a steady diet of white supremacy.

    Does the Negro need Separate Schools? https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/freedom/1917beyond/essays/does-the-negro-need-seperate-schools.pdf 

    Radical Reparations Healing the Soul of a Nationhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/radical-reparations-marcus-anthony-hunter?variant=41378013872162 

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    This episode explores the genesis of NBJC's Equity Week, how slavery is thriving, the promises and possibilities of reparations, and the relationship between reparative justice and Juneteenth.  We also explore how whiteness is a recent and dangerous invention, lessons Dr. Hunter learned as a student and an educator at high schools and colleges across the country, and the importance of affirming people who have been force-fed a steady diet of white supremacy.

    Does the Negro need Separate Schools? https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/freedom/1917beyond/essays/does-the-negro-need-seperate-schools.pdf 

    Radical Reparations Healing the Soul of a Nationhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/radical-reparations-marcus-anthony-hunter?variant=41378013872162 

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    Freedom to Learn Pledge
    https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/demand-freedom-learn

    Make Your Pan to Vote
    https://educationvotes.nea.org/take-action/vote-plan/

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    Freedom to Learn Pledge
    https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/demand-freedom-learn

    Make Your Pan to Vote
    https://educationvotes.nea.org/take-action/vote-plan/

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    Having gone from a life of poverty on the west side of Chicago to becoming a Harvard graduate, Nancy Hanks knows firsthand that one's circumstances do not predetermine one's future. As a teacher, principal, and systems leader, she has led both the development of technical systems and the cultivation of values and beliefs necessary to hold all students and adults to high expectations and provide them the support they need to meet that high bar. She shares lessons learned throughout her #TeachTheBabies journey.

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    Having gone from a life of poverty on the west side of Chicago to becoming a Harvard graduate, Nancy Hanks knows firsthand that one's circumstances do not predetermine one's future. As a teacher, principal, and systems leader, she has led both the development of technical systems and the cultivation of values and beliefs necessary to hold all students and adults to high expectations and provide them the support they need to meet that high bar. She shares lessons learned throughout her #TeachTheBabies journey.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    2604brown,children,education,teachthebabiesfalse14full    I Lived Through Brown (pt2)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-lived-through-brown-pt2--60146259
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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1438false13full    I Lived Through Brown (pt 1)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-lived-through-brown-pt-1--60108608
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    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.]]>    1764false12full    Teach-The-Babies-Series-Introhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teach-the-babies-series-intro--60071185
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