55 min
The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr & What Activism Looks Like Today The Generation Distinct Podcast
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- Religion & Spirituality
This Monday, our nation celebrates and honors the legacy of legendary leader Martin Luther King Jr and his work that shaped history forever. Today, to honor his legacy and also discuss how we can continue to see his dreams of equality fully realized in this country, we have Activist, Singer, Songwriter, Poet & Rapper Sharon Irving.
Sharon grew up on the South Side of Chicago, living in the light and legacy of her own activist hero - her grandfather who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr himself. As she grew up, she began to use her remarkable talent to speak out for justice and equality. You may recognize her from Season Ten of “America’s Got Talent”, where she received the coveted “Golden Buzzer” at her first televised audition, and was chosen by America to compete in the Semi-Finals.
Social: @SharonIrvingMusic
Website: www.sharonirving.com
Spotify: Sharon Irving
List of Suggested Resources - A Note From Sharon:
Austin Channing Brown’s book entitled “I’m Still Here”
Her IG is great to follow for the real and honest truth: https://instagram.com/austinchanning?utm_medium=copy_link
Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America
Book by Michael O Emerson
White Awake by Daniel Hill
“The Souls of Black Folk” (1903)
by W.E.B. Du Bois
God of the Oppressed by James Cone
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Book by Michelle Alexander
FILMS TO WATCH:
Watch Women of The Movement - this is a MUST WATCH - A limited series event based on the true story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
When They See Us
Selma
People to follow and engage with:
One of my favorite anti racism educators and activists is Faitth Brooks
Her is her IG - https://instagram.com/faitthb?utm_medium=copy_link
Love the books this account recommends - https://instagram.com/gelslitreviews?utm_medium=copy_link
Links to my stuff:
IG - @sharonirvingmusic
Twitter - @sharonirving
https://solo.to/sharonirvingmusic
“Bennett Ave” - name of my debut album with original music and features some songs about the injustices and work to bring reconciliation in Chicago.
If they’d like, people can follow my group with Q (fiancé), Living Epistle at https://instagram.com/livingepistleofficial?utm_medium=copy_link
“To be a living epistle means you are a living, breathing, walking letter of God's goodness, glory, and grace. That’s who we are.”
Did you know Generation Distinct is way more than just a Podcast?
We are a community of passionate young change makers AND we have a 6 month program called, “The Launch Your Passion” Program designed to help you discover the wrong you were born to make right and create a strategy to take action.
We all desire to make a lasting impact, fight for justice, build our passions and see the world change...but so often we have no idea where to start.
That is where Generation Distinct’s Launch Your Passion 6 Month Program comes in.
Find out more at www.GenerationDistinct.com
We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode.
You can...
This Monday, our nation celebrates and honors the legacy of legendary leader Martin Luther King Jr and his work that shaped history forever. Today, to honor his legacy and also discuss how we can continue to see his dreams of equality fully realized in this country, we have Activist, Singer, Songwriter, Poet & Rapper Sharon Irving.
Sharon grew up on the South Side of Chicago, living in the light and legacy of her own activist hero - her grandfather who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr himself. As she grew up, she began to use her remarkable talent to speak out for justice and equality. You may recognize her from Season Ten of “America’s Got Talent”, where she received the coveted “Golden Buzzer” at her first televised audition, and was chosen by America to compete in the Semi-Finals.
Social: @SharonIrvingMusic
Website: www.sharonirving.com
Spotify: Sharon Irving
List of Suggested Resources - A Note From Sharon:
Austin Channing Brown’s book entitled “I’m Still Here”
Her IG is great to follow for the real and honest truth: https://instagram.com/austinchanning?utm_medium=copy_link
Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America
Book by Michael O Emerson
White Awake by Daniel Hill
“The Souls of Black Folk” (1903)
by W.E.B. Du Bois
God of the Oppressed by James Cone
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Book by Michelle Alexander
FILMS TO WATCH:
Watch Women of The Movement - this is a MUST WATCH - A limited series event based on the true story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
When They See Us
Selma
People to follow and engage with:
One of my favorite anti racism educators and activists is Faitth Brooks
Her is her IG - https://instagram.com/faitthb?utm_medium=copy_link
Love the books this account recommends - https://instagram.com/gelslitreviews?utm_medium=copy_link
Links to my stuff:
IG - @sharonirvingmusic
Twitter - @sharonirving
https://solo.to/sharonirvingmusic
“Bennett Ave” - name of my debut album with original music and features some songs about the injustices and work to bring reconciliation in Chicago.
If they’d like, people can follow my group with Q (fiancé), Living Epistle at https://instagram.com/livingepistleofficial?utm_medium=copy_link
“To be a living epistle means you are a living, breathing, walking letter of God's goodness, glory, and grace. That’s who we are.”
Did you know Generation Distinct is way more than just a Podcast?
We are a community of passionate young change makers AND we have a 6 month program called, “The Launch Your Passion” Program designed to help you discover the wrong you were born to make right and create a strategy to take action.
We all desire to make a lasting impact, fight for justice, build our passions and see the world change...but so often we have no idea where to start.
That is where Generation Distinct’s Launch Your Passion 6 Month Program comes in.
Find out more at www.GenerationDistinct.com
We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode.
You can...
55 min