Pass The Mic The Witness

Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation. 

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In this podcast you will learn about: 
--The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX 
--The Junteenth flag and its symbolism 
--Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday 
--And more! 

You can get more content like this at: JemarTisby.Substack.com 
Order Dr. Tisby's latest book: The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance
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Over 5 years later and still relevant... Tyler and Jemar are joined with then SBC Pastor Earon James to discuss the controversy that surrounded the Southern Baptist Convention’s 2017 annual meeting.
Original Airdate: June 18 2017
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 Tye Tribbett's Appearance on the Breakfast Club left many in the church up in arms to hear him declare "The Church is Wack!" The immediate influx of calls in to the show from the 90s demanding it's language back aside, this click bait moment does offer up a legit question: Is the Church wack? Tyler and Jemar are here to share their thoughts.
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Latasha Morrison is a bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. The author of the award-winning New York Times bestseller Be the Bridge, Tasha has spoken nationwide at many events including IF:Gathering and Justice Conference. A native of North Carolina, Tasha earned degrees in human development and business leadership. She founded Be the Bridge to inspire and equip ambassadors of racial reconciliation.
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Jemar and Tyler are BACK this week and discussing recent events concerning Pastor Keion Henderson going viral after 'shushing' a member of the church during worship.
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Over 5 years later and still relevant... Pastor Earon James returns to join Jemar and Tyler for a discussion on living in the South. This conversation is inspired by the NY Times July 8 2017 article "Racism Is Everywhere, So Why Not Move South?" Learn more how you can get social and support the show at PassTheMicPodcast.com
Original Airdate: Sept 25 2017
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