The Relay Odd Parliament

During this episode, hosts Secunda Joseph & Luke Brawner discuss the origins of both The Relay and its partnership with Project Curate and introduce the shows reimagined roundtable format. Guests Jessica Davenport, Cleve Tinsley and Rachel Schneider sit down with Secunda to interrogate the common idea that if we all “just get along,” the issues of racism and inequity will be solved. As we question and challenge empty calls for diversity and reconciliation, we also consider what substantive, intentional relationships across social difference look like and what they make possible in struggles for justice and social transformation.

During this episode, hosts Secunda Joseph & Luke Brawner discuss both the difficulty and necessity of some of the language used around racism, privilege white supremacy. Guests Dr. Jessica Davenport, Dr. Cleve Tinsley, and Dr. Rachel Schneider sit down with Secunda to continue discussing what substantive, intentional relationships across social difference look like practically and what they make possible in struggles for justice and social transformation.

In this episode, hosts Secunda & Luke discuss the difference between diversity and inclusion, as well as appreciation and appropriation. Guests Dr. Jessica Davenport, Dr. Cleve Tinsley, and Dr. Rachel Schneider sit down with Secunda to finish their discussion about what substantive, intentional relationships across social difference look like practically and what they make possible in struggles for justice and social transformation.

In this episode, hosts Secunda & Luke discuss the relationship between art and justice work, and then Secunda is joined by guests Lanecia Rouse Tinsley and Dr. Biko Mandela Gray to examine more specifically the work of Toni Morrison and celebrate her influence.

Among the many threads that bond our podcast collective is a common interest in questions of religion and spirituality. During this episode, we’ll consider the extent to which there is a relationship between religion, spirituality and justice-seeking. In particular, we’ll talk about how some of the concepts and commitments at work in 21st century justice movements pose a productive challenge to religious institutions and their theological practices. Guest voices include Brandi E. Holmes, Jude Feng, and Dr. Biko Mandela Gray.

Among the many threads that bond our podcast collective is a common interest in questions of religion and spirituality. During this episode, we’ll continue our examination of the relationship between religion, spirituality and justice-seeking. Guest voices include Brandi E. Holmes, Jude Feng, and Dr. Biko Mandela Gray.