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Looking Back/Moving Forward
by Anthony J Harris
Commentary on past, current, and future events and incidents in which race and racism were at the center. I will offer commentary on my experiences as a 1960s civil rights activist and offer commentary on similarities and differences between activism during the 1960s and that of today.
Episodes
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More thoughts on hypocritical politicians
In this episode, I talk about how some Republican candidates are trying to walk back their extremist views on such issues as the 2020 election and abortion rights. They are unabashedly trying to move away from their extreme views and take positions more towards the center. Also, I talk about book...
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School segregation
In this episode, I share some stories about my days as a Black student in the segregated school system in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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FBI, DJT, and the future of Democracy
In this episode, I share thoughts on the former president and his followers are responding to the seizure of classified documents by the FBI from his home. Also, I share my thoughts on how democracy is being threatened, from the local level to the federal level.
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Conversation with Deborah Keys Write
In this episode, Deborah Keys Write and I have a conversation about the work she does as a national school board consultant. We talk about some of the historical and contemporary issues facing school boards, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also discuss the recent national trend of...
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What is "woke"?
In this episode, I share my thoughts about the anti-woke movement and how it is attempting to censor words, thoughts, and books. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward...
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Thoughts on the political landscape.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the recent search of DJT's home by the FBI and the impact of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Also, I share my thoughts on the drift toward autocracy, as evidenced by efforts to ban books and the rise of Christian Nationalism and Trumpism.
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Thoughts on Breona Taylor, Alex Jones, and Trump World
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I offer commentary on recent news events, including Breona Taylor, Alex Jones, and Trump World.
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Thoughts on January 6 Committee
In this episode, I share my thoughts about the work of the January 6 House Select Committee.
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Thoughts on current political events
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward I share my thoughts on a number of issues facing our country, including Black History Month, HBCU bomb threats, Brian Flores, Joe Rogan, Supreme Court nominee, Book bannings, Mike Pence, and Autocracy within the Republican Party. The Podcast is...
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MLK Thoughts and Reflections
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I share my memories of Dr. King as we celebrate his 93rd birthday. In addition, I share my thoughts on the resistance in the US Senate to fulfill Dr. King's dream of equal access to the right to vote by ALL citizens in this country. The Podcast is...
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January 6....A Year Later
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I share my thoughts on what led to the insurrection attempted coup on 1/6/21 and what has happened since then to further threaten our democracy. From Trump's Big Lie to right-wing media's and Republican politicians' effort to perpetuate the lie…
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More thoughts about politics.
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I share my thoughts about the January 6 Committee, Joe Manchin, the Build Back Better legislation, and threats to democracy. The Podcast is accessible at · anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris ·...
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More commentary on Supreme Court, COVID, and efforts to undermine democracy
In this episode of Looking Forward/Looking Back, I share my thoughts on the Supreme Court's hearing on the Mississippi abortion ban. Also, I discuss my thoughts on why politicians have turned COVID from a public health issue into a political one. In addition, I share my thoughts on efforts to...
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Three important trial verdicts
In this episode I offer my thoughts on the verdicts in the Rittenhouse, Arbery, and White Supremacists cases. Also, I address examples of extremism and racism among some politicians in Congress. The Podcast is accessible at · anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris ·...
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Commentary on the news of the day
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I offer my thoughts and opinions about items in the news, including the Ahmad Arbery trial and the Rittenhouse trial. I also talk about the book, Peril, and how the authors chronicled how close the country came to experiencing a coup, at the hands…
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More commentary on events and people who capture my attention
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I offer my thoughts on such issues as book censorship, attacks on what some people call Critical Race Theory, the consequences of not being vaccinated, and the results of depending on quackery to make decisions about the COVID vaccine. The Podcast…
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More thoughts on our society
In this episode of Looking Back/ Moving Forward, I share some of my thoughts on issues of the day - Critical Race Theory, The Big Lie, and the upcoming mid-term election in 2022. To access the Podcast, go to Spotify, Google Podcasts, or anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris
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What's Going On?
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I share more thoughts about what's going on in my state of Texas and in other parts of the country regarding social justice and those who oppose to it. To access the podcast, go to anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris
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Conversation with Dr. Amber Cheatham, a cellular/molecular biologist at Walter Reed Hospital.
In this episode, I have a conversation about Covid-19 with Dr. Amber Cheatham, a scientist at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. We talk about some of the medical and scientific evidence that we all need to know about Covid-19 and the protocols for reducing its spread. In the interest of...
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Jim Crow 3.0
In this episode, I connect the dots among Jim Crow 1.0, Jim Crow 2.0, and Jim Crow 3.0. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward https://open.spotify.com/show/1kW5Ltn6XRYj2349eVhMUj
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Thoughts of the Day
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I share my thoughts on the continuing saga of voter suppression and the demonization of Critical Race Theory. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward...
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More thoughts on Jim Crow and Critical Race Theory
In this episode, I share stories about growing up in the Jim Crow south, and how that relates to the current understanding of Critical Race Theory. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward...
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More thoughts on Critical Race Theory and manufactured opposition to it
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I share my thoughts on several issues of the day, including Critical Race Theory, Voter Suppression, and efforts by some to whitewash our country's history. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris...
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Reflections on Juneteenth ( and other important matters).
In this episode, I offer my thoughts on Juneteenth, Critical Race Theory and the unhinged, irrational opposition to both. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward https://open.spotify.com/show/1kW5Ltn6XRYj2349eVhMUj
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Conversation with Mayor Johnny Dupree
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, Dr. Johnny Dupree, former four-term mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and I discuss politics and race - both past and present. In addition, Mayor Dupree describes his path to success as a Black man in a southern town. The Podcast is accessible at...
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More thoughts about the political and racial landscape
In this episode, I share my thoughts on some of the issues of the day, including how the current political and racial climate will impact the future of American democracy. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward...
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More thoughts on today's racial and political landscape
In this episode, I share thoughts regarding the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, which occurred 100 years ago today. Also, I share my thoughts on the failure of Republicans to support the January 6 Commission. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris...
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More thoughts about...
In this episode, I share my thoughts about what's going on with the proposed January 6 Commission and what has changed since the death of George Floyd, one year ago. Also, I chat about Republican personalities, such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, Donald Trump, Mitch McConnel, and Kevin McCarthy. The...
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More thoughts on politics and race
In this episode, I offer commentary on many of today's headlines, especially those that deal with politics, race, and racism. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris https://podcasts.google.com/search/looking%20back%2Fmoving%20forward...
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Thoughts on today's political climate
In this episode of my Podcast, I share my thoughts on several issues regarding the political landscape, including Liz Cheney, the past, present, and future of the Republican Party, Critical Race Theory, and laws being enacted that are exact manifestations of Critical Race Theory. The Podcast is...
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Random Thoughts
In this episode of Looking Back/Moving Forward, I comment on a number of issues of the day, including statements by the former NFL quarterback, Brett Favre, regarding the intersection of sports, politics, and race. Also, I discuss the unrelenting efforts by Republican legislatures to suppress…
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Conversation with L R and Ivey Jenkins
In this episode, Dr. L R Jenkins and her husband Ivey Jenkins join me in a conversation about being successful. They share what motivated and inspired them to achieve success and what sustains them in that effort, given the challenges of systemic racism. The Podcast is accessible at:...
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A Conversation with Robert Henry - another successful Black man
In this episode, Mr. Robert Henry and I discuss the ups and downs of his journey towards being a successful Black man. His story is a compelling one that began as a child in a home where domestic violence was an everyday occurrence. His story also includes seven years as a convict in state…
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Voter Suppression Laws and Derek Chauvin Murder Trial
In this episode, I offer commentary on the spate of voter suppression laws that are cropping up around the country. Why are we seeing so many state legislatures passing such laws? What's really behind them - massive fraud (no) or massive voter turnout (yes)? Also, I talk about the Derek Chauvin...
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Thoughts on the Derek Chauvin trial, Voter Suppression laws, and Matt Gaetz
In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on such topics as the Derek Chauvin murder trial, efforts by the Georgia Legislature to suppress voter participation, church attendance rates, and the case of Matt Gaetz. The Podcast is accessible at anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris...
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Successful Black Women - Looking Back/Moving Forward
In this episode, three successful African American women share their stories of how they have achieved success. This conversation is one of several I have had with successful African Americans to counter Jared Kushner's belief that "Black people have to want to be successful if they expect Donald...
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Successful Black People: A response to Jared Kushner
In this episode, I continue conversations with successful Black people. Dr. Harvey White, professor at the University of Delaware, joins me in a conversation about systemic racism and how he has had to battle it in his efforts to achieve success as a Black man. To access the Podcast, Looking...
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Voter Suppression
In this episode, I discuss efforts by Republican Legislatures to implement new voter suppression laws. Also, I share my thoughts on the trial of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd and the one-year anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor. To access this and other episodes of Looking...
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A conversation with entrepreneur, Dr. Pamela Larde about her life and career successes.
In this episode, Dr. Pamela Larde of Atlanta, Georgia and I talk about the many ways in which she has achieved success. The conversation with Dr. Larde is the first of a series that I will have with successful Black people that will challenge the Kushner/Trump doctrine that Black people are not...
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Intersection of racism, race, and religion
In this episode, I share a conversation with the Reverend Donyale Fraylon and her husband, the Reverend Damon Fraylon, both pastors at United Methodist Churches in Houston, Texas. In our conversation, we compare and contrast how various Christian organizations and individuals approach the issue…
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The Texas Deep Freeze
In this episode, I share my thoughts on what happened, what went wrong, and who the villains and heroes are during the Great Texas Deep Freeze. Also, I talk about the causes and consequences of a fractured Republican Party, following the defeat of Donald Trump and the ensuing campaign of...
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The Aftermath of the Impeachment Hearing
In this episode, I share my thoughts about the Trump impeachment trial. Please go to anchor.fm/anthony-j-harris to listen to this and other episodes. Or, you can use the following link, which will take you directly to Spotify.https://open.spotify.com/show/1kW5Ltn6XRYj2349eVhMUj
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How do we understand and cope?
In this episode, I share more of my thoughts about what's been going on in the aftermath of the attempted overthrow of the U.S. Government. Also, I share some of my thoughts on Black History.
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Racism in an affluent suburb & other thoughts
In this episode, I talk about the presence of racism in one of the wealthiest suburbs in Texas. Also, I have more thoughts on what has transpired since the insurrection on January 6, 2021.
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More thoughts about the insurrection of 1-6-21
In this episode, I share some of my thoughts about what led to the insurrection on January 6, 2021 and what has happened since then.
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Conversation about White Privilege and Systemic Racism
In this episode, Sarah Earhart and I have a conversation regarding her journey, as a White woman, toward being anti-racist.
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January 6, 2021
In this first episode of 2021, I offer my views on what happened before, during, and after January 6th, when armed terrorists attempted to stage a coup at the U.S. Capitol
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Part Two of Reflections on 2020
In this episode, I continue with my reflections on the Year 2020.
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Part One of Reflections on 2020
In this episode, I reflect on some of the issues our country faced in 2020. Also, there are reflections on my personal joys and challenges. This is Part One.
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A conversation about white privilege and systemic racism
In this episode, Ms. Andrea Ledwell and I discuss white privilege and systemic racism. Ms. Ledwell offers her perspectives on the topic, as a white woman who has embarked on a journey to become anti-racist.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Commentary on past, current, and future events and incidents in which race and racism were at the center. I will offer commentary on my experiences as a 1960s civil rights activist and offer commentary on similarities and differences between activism during the 1960s and that of today.
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Anthony J Harris
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Commentary on past, current, and future events and incidents in which race and racism were at the center. I will offer commentary on my experiences as a 1960s civil rights activist and offer commentary on similarities and differences between activism during the 1960s and that of today.
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