MIP | Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson

Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson
MIP | Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 35 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Mark, hosts Make It Plain, a political, human rights and non-mainstream news podcast. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.

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    KUJICHAGULIA! | Day 2 of Kwanzaa 2024 with Dr. Maulana Karenga

    The principle for Dec. 27 is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture. He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including: •Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle • Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics • Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt • Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition • Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait. Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    UMOJA! | Day 1 of Kwanzaa 2024 with Dr. Maulana Karenga

    The principle for Dec. 26 is Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture. He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida Institute of Pan-African Studies. Dr. Karenga is co-chair of the Black Community, Clergy and Labor Alliance (BCCLA). Dr. Karenga is also the author of numerous scholarly articles and books including: •Kawaida and Questions of Life and Struggle • Maat, The Moral Ideal in Ancient Egypt: A Study in Classical African Ethics • Selections from the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt • Introduction to Black Studies, 4th Edition • Odu Ifa: The Ethical Teachings Dr. Karenga s the subject of the book by Dr. Molefi Asante entitled: Maulana Karenga: An Intellectual Portrait. Dr. Karenga he is currently writing a major work on Haji Malcolm X entitled: The Liberation Ethics of Haji Malcolm X: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Trump Won. Now What? Part II

    Markos and Rev. Mark examine the apparent slippage in numbers for the Democratic coalition that previously secured Biden's presidency. Despite the Democrats efforts, the nation experienced a conservative shift, with Trump gaining unexpected traction among low-propensity voters in rural areas.One revelation from the election is the curious shift in high voter turnout benefiting Republicans—a departure from historical trends favoring Democrats. Dramatically, Trump has managed to win over a significant portion of economically marginalized voters, taking 28 of the 30 poorest states. Republicans now align more with lower socioeconomic demographics, traditionally the Democratic stronghold. And what about the influence of societal and gender dynamics on Nov. 5? With women advancing in educational and professional spheres, young men appear increasingly alienated and radicalized—a phenomenon with global echoes. This gender shift may underlie some of the support for Trump, whose rhetoric seems to galvanize men feeling disenfranchised by women’s progress. Despite significant slippage of Latino support for Democrats, Markos cautions against viewing the situation through a panicked lens. Instead, he emphasizes understanding the existing fractures and addressing them head-on. Should Democrats reevaluate their approach to voters, focusing on practical policy alignment over ideological purity? Should Democrats not just educate and uplift marginalized groups, but, also ensure their political strategies resonate with a broader audience, including those feeling sidelined by economic or societal changes? Markos and Rev. Mark also discuss the necessity of leaving Elon Musk’s X platform for the bluer skies of Blue Sky. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Has The Biden Harris Administration Improved The Economy For African Americans?

    Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Robert James, II, President of Carver Financial Corporation join. Jobs The Black unemployment rate was 5.7% in September, near historic lows. The Black unemployment rate was 9.3% when President Biden took office.2023 was the lowest year for Black unemployment on record.16 million jobs have been created since President Biden took office, including nearly 2.4 million jobs for Black workers—achieving one of the lowest gaps between Black and White unemployment on record.Prime-age Black women have seen their labor force participation rates climb by about 3% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Wages/Wealth Real wages for Black Americans grew over 5% between 2019 and the four-quarters ending in Q3 2024.Black net worth is up 60% between 2019 and 2022 and the Black-white wealth gap is at its narrowest level in nearly 20 years. Housing Black homeownership rates increased by 3.5 percentage points from 2019 through the four-quarters ending in Q2 2024. In the years of the Financial Crisis, Black homeownership had dropped 1.75 percentage points.As of Q2 2024, 37% of Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) homeowners self-identified as Black.In 2021, eviction filing rates in Black neighborhoods were less than half their historic average.41% of ERA payments have gone to Black families as of Q1 2024. Child Poverty Over 800,000 Black children were lifted out of poverty in 2021 through the expansion of the Child Tax Credit under the American Rescue Plan, helping drive the child poverty rate for Black children to its lowest level on record. Small Business The number of Black households owning a business has more than doubled since 2019.Black business ownership is up 6.2 percentage points from 2019 to 2022 to 11%, the highest rate in history.In 2021, Black-owned companies employed 1.4 million people and paid over $50 billion in annual payroll.·       The number of Black workers that were self-employed—a measure of entrepreneurship—increased by over 30% from 2019 through 2024.  ·       The number and dollar value of SBA-backed loans to Black-owned businesses have more than doubled since 2020. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has now surpassed the $1 billion mark in lending to Black-owned small businesses for the third year, almost double 2019 lending amounts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 35 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Mark, hosts Make It Plain, a political, human rights and non-mainstream news podcast. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.

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