Resistance

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Resistance is a show about refusing to accept things as they are. Stories from the front lines of the movement for Black lives, told by the generation fighting for change. Hosted by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr.

12/15/2021

Say It All Now, Sugar

When Dominique was in college, she thought she knew exactly what resistance meant. That was until her grandfather said something that changed the rest of her life. In our season finale, we look at the small acts of resistance happening all around us, all the time. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Julian Randall's article Gold Teeth Are Beautiful On Their Own Terms was first reported for The Atlantic's Inheritance Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 1m
12/01/2021

Land of the Free, Home of the Braid

In a country that has policed Black women's hair for centuries, a sweet talkin' Texan named Isis Brantley clapped back. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41 min
11/24/2021

My Somebody

Kelly never saw herself as a ride or die. But that all changed when her partner Keith Davis Jr. was locked up. This week we revisit one of our favorite Resistance episodes. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
11/10/2021

Reunion

Aaron Randle's family reunion is a whole vibe. It's also one of the biggest and longest running Black reunions in the country, with hundreds of people coming together from all over every single year. But as Aaron discovers, it's way more than just a party. It's a promise that goes back 50 years. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
10/13/2021

The Baobab Tree

When Saidu visits a cemetery near George Floyd Square, he meets a man who seems to be waiting for him. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

40 min
09/29/2021

The Fist Without The Fuss

Protestors occupying George Floyd Square have been showing up and holding it down for over a year. They’re still fighting for justice. But what does justice look like? You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 4m
09/15/2021

Big Floyd

Before George Floyd was known to the world, he was known to his friends as Big Floyd - a gentle giant who loved to rap. Our friends at Mogul made him this tribute. To hear more from them, follow Mogul for free on Spotify. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

53 min
09/01/2021

Live From The Tribeca Film Festival

Comedian Elsa Eli Waithe, Musician Ivy Sole & poet Dominique Christina take the stage to induct three new icons into the FYWF Hall of Fame. You can find a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47 min

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Resistance is a show about refusing to accept things as they are. Stories from the front lines of the movement for Black lives, told by the generation fighting for change. Coming October 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09/30/2020

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Saidu Tejan Thomas

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09/07/2021

Phila-Dan

I was just going to share the “F your water fountain” series with a friend, and thought I’d share it here too. It started in April 2021. Find it in this podcast feed.
Top-Notch

08/06/2021

JustOneTree

Engaging, educational and thought-provoking!
This podcast is incredible

07/20/2021

Otelia18

I binged this entire podcast in a couple days and I cannot wait for the next season. Every episode is well thought out and fully engaging. I have learned so much about racism and deep betrayals that have been committed and continue to occur daily. I can’t recommend it enough.
Wow

07/17/2021

yennyvee

Like many others, I’ve never felt compelled to review a podcast despite being an avid listener. But wow, everyone needs to listen to this. Fresh Air introduced me to Saidu Tejan-Thomas and Resistance and I’m so grateful for it. Each episode is masterfully told and produced, and the show’s theme seems to grow more and more expansive with each episode. And the music! Thank you to the team behind this for doing such incredible work.

Resistance is a show about refusing to accept things as they are. Stories from the front lines of the movement for Black lives, told by the generation fighting for change. Hosted by Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr.