Sox and Sandals Podcast

This is it! The time has come to bring the Sox and Sandals Podcast to a close. With mixed emotions, I elaborate on the six-year journey of personal, spiritual, and entrepreneurial growth. To all my guests and listeners that have turned into friends and family, I am eternally grateful for your many contributions that have inspired me to keep going and keep creating. Huge shout out to my key collaborators/influencers -- Jesse Brown, Maundo, Tevin, Oba, Paul Henry Grice III, and Devon. We did some good work ya'll. Farewell for now...

Ep. 189 - Anti-Black Hate Crime Cover-up by Emmanuel Williams

On this episode I cover the backlash that Coach Deion Sanders is receiving from the Black Community for taking a job with The University of Colorado after winning back to back conference championships with Jackson State

It's election season! It's time to vote for the people that tell us what we want to hear! It's time to put our trust in new people because the people we trusted 4 years ago, well... They're just like everyone else that let us down in the past, right? Oh yeah, and Ye is in his rant bag once again, so there's that too.

On this episode I discuss the conundrum of the "White Lives Matter" fiasco of Candace Owens and Kanye West while contrasting it with what has happened with the Black Lives Matter foundation.

On this episode I sit down and discuss all things crypto with crypto educator and Algorand Ambassador, Sea Will. He graciously explains the world of crypto, blockchain technology, the reasons why many exchanges went bankrupt in 2022, & more. Follow Sea Will

On this episode I am joined by Niyi Sobomehein. He is the creator of the Sports Motivation podcast, Get ya Mind Right podcast, Imnotyou.com, etc... When I say World-Class?! I kid you not! Niyi has been a Mindset coach for athletes and entrepreneurs for quite some time. He shares is "I'm not You" philosophy on the Sports Motivation podcast and offers intense, hi-level mindset coaching through his Killer Instinct program. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to the Sports Motivation podcast and follow @Niyisobo on YouTube and IG.

Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization 5. Fanaticism Level 5 - Fanaticism: At this level... "My knowledge controls my every action." Fanaticism: a rigid attachment to knowledge with an obsessive intolerance of opposing views. It is driven by the need to believe in something 100% even though that something’s meaning is dependent on the agreement of others. Anything that contradicts or puts into question the sustainability of the belief is a direct threat, and the fanatic will believe the threat at any cost… Prejudice, intolerance, and violence are the instruments by which the beliefs are imposed onto the dream of the planet. The driving force behind fanaticism is not hate or anger, but rather an extreme form of conditional love for self and others. This is how any beautiful belief in the world can become lost in corruption, as knowledge controls a persons will for the sake of its own existence. Fanaticism is the complete loss of respect for another living being. When we no longer see an individual as a living being, and instead only an idea or a number. The image of oneself can become so distorted that one’s own perception of their own humanity becomes lost. There is no awareness that a line has been crossed, only an illusion remains.

Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization 5. Fanaticism Level 4 - Internalization: At this stage... "my identity in the form of my knowledge gives me the rules and guidelines by which I live my life." Internalization describes a degree of attachment to knowledge where our identity becomes the model in which we accept ourselves. This is domestication through attachment. At this level our narrators have begun to set the conditions by which we domesticate our identity. They measure our acceptance and rejection of ourselves and others based on the beliefs we use to construct the mask of our identity. We will distort the information we receive to reinforce the conditions of which we expect from life. The narrators also serve our need to validate who we are in our personal dream, as well as the face we present to the world . Our knowledge is corrupted. Our sense of self is the personification of our beliefs and our will is subjugated by the need to fit in with the dream.. Thus our mask may not necessarily be in the form of our passion, but we will wear whatever mask we think we need to be accepted. At this point we’ve lost our sense of respect for self and others, and conditional love is all we know.

Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization 5. Fanaticism Level 3 - Identity I identify myself with my knowledge although I use it to see and understand the world. When it comes to understanding ourselves our identity is a symbol that can be wrapped up in an expression of our knowledge.. From the stance of knowledge identity is the grounding sense of self that allows us to have our place in the dream of the planet. It gives us the point of reference from which we identify and engage with one another. But this identity is a mask that blurs our awareness of the authentic self… An attachment at this level occurs when we identify ourselves with our knowledge.

On this episode I speak with Emanuel Solomon. Founder of Black Flame Yoga. Author of Navigating Whiteness. Creator of Cultural Emotional Intelligence. Go to www.emanuelsolomon.com and check out his work.

On this episode I speak with Tyler Monk of the Underdog Mentality. The Underdog Mentality uses inspirational story-telling and practical strategies to accomplish the goal of breaking people’s mindset bondage---releasing them to tap into the power of their potential so they can accomplish their goals. TUM delivers high energy and engaging workshops on a host of topics including but not limited to---How to persist in challenging times, The power of purpose, leadership development and cutting edge growth mindset strategies.

On this episode I am joined by David Barron, Owner of Cross-eyed Cricket Farms. He shares his journey of being a part-time firefighter and a part-time farmer. Show notes: (3:30) Introducing David Barron, Owner of Cross-Eyed Cricket Farms (8:11) Day in the life of a part-time farmer, part-time firefighter, full-time Dad (10:15) Transitioning from city life to rural life (17:40) The satisfaction one gets from growing their own food (28:00) I’d rather show my kids than tell em (33:35) Peace, quiet and tranquility on demand (39:13) Impending national food security crisis (42:00) Rapid fire

On this episode I am joined by Shalimar Williams, owner of Holy Beanz Coffee, located in Portland, Oregon. From childhood to present day, Shalimar gives us the raw and uncut truth of her journey and all the experiences that led her into entrepreneurship. In this episode you will truly understand the meaning of "Purpose in a Cup" Show notes: - 3:53 | Shalimar introduces herself - 5:43 | Shalimar's formative years - 11:50 | Car accident that changed everything - 15:25 | Incarceration saved my life - 19:43 | Holy Beanz Coffee Shop is really a vibe - 24:48 | Unapologetic spiritual convictions - 28:45 | Purpose in a cup - 30:28 | Becoming an Entrepreneur - 33:52 | Becoming a parent; added motivation to achieve and provide - 37:52 | Once you get out, it's hard not to go back - 42:09 | Racial Identity - 53:05 | Rapid fire questions

Replay of Ep. 150 - Off White | Jane Elliott interview Co-host | William Johnson

On this episode I have my personal dream-team of guests, my guys Maundo and Oba. Two gentlemen who have crossed the SXSNDLS path many times, but have not been on the show at the same time! Furthermore, we dedicated our time together to review the part 2 of Ye's Drink Champs interview. His interview will be watched and studied for years and its impact on Black culture will be undeniable. Timestamps: 5:57 - Is Kanye West still canceled? 10:00 - Drink champs review transition 11:11 - Inmates in control of the jail 22:40 - Correlation of comfortability in prisons and profitability of the prison industrial complex 25:03 - Christianity in Africa before colonization; We are the Blood of Christ; low-key Hebrew Israelite talk 35:02 - Ye x Umar collab in Wyoming? 37:04 - You Crazy 50:33 - Is this a new Ye or an evolved Ye? 55:06 - Culture is the new oil 57:03 - How can Black people be anti-semitic is we are the Jews? Jewish x Jews i.e. Black Hebrews 1:13:04 - Cancel what? What we canceling out here?! Scared to death negroes beware 1:23:30 - How can we change if we don’t embrace new ideas? True political power for Black Americans 1:35:41 - Black Gringos

On this episode Trenelle Doyle and I discuss navigating the low-points of entrepreneurship. Trenelle is the founder of Go Girl Ride; a Womxn, Femme, Non-binary ride service. Show notes 4:50 - Trenelle shares about the past 4 years of establishing Go Girl Ride 10:20 - The request for proposal letdown 19:00 - Navigating the highs and lows; the growth curve 22:30 - Managing time with family while building a business 30:49 - Emotional toll of relationships lost on your entrepreneurial journey 37:40 - In service to the mission 44:45 - True entrepreneur doesn’t do it for money 53:40 - Intentionally making time for your health and family 58:35 - There is no balance 1:02:00 - Advice to aspiring and current entrepreneurs

On this episode I discuss the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities of former Las Vegas Raiders Coach Jon Gruden and a few of his contemporaries in the NFL. We must realize that this type of behind the scenes rhetoric from upper management folks who are seemingly "cool bosses."

On this episode I react to Dave Chappelle latest Netflix comes special "The Closer." Beyond my initial reaction, I attempt to breakdown the rationale of Dave's set. I have never experienced such an emotional roller coaster during a comedy special. Join me as I put on my tinfoil psychiatrist and dive into the psyche of Dave Chappelle.

Podcasting has transformed my life. I recently started a new chapter in life as I have accepted the position of Community Justice & Equity Coordinator with the Black United Fund of Oregon. I share a common story that many of you have heard, but also add on to the significance this position in the way that it checks all the boxes of narrow criteria I've set for myself as it pertains to working for someone else. Something that I've vowed not to do since I quit my job in 2018... unless, once again it fit specific criteria.

On this episode Oba and I discuss the Kanye West interview from the Joe Rogan podcast. We also have a special appearance by our brother Tevin Tavares. Timestamps 20:05 - Teaching my kids about marriage 30:02 - Family-Friend dichotomy 34:15 - Family + Generational Wealth 1:00:20 - Black history months affect on the Black psyche. 1:12:34 - Tevin Tavares has entered the chat

Oba and I continue the conversation about family, investing/divesting from the system, the hero's journey, the passive aggressive racism of white progressives, integration vs. segregation, etc.

On this episode my brother Emanuel Solomon and I bounce ideas in response to an amazing lecture by Professor Bayyinah Bello. Check out Emanuel Solomon at www.Emanuelsolomon.com and download his free ebook at www.navigatingwhiteness.com Follow me on IG: @Emmanuelsince85 @Soxandsandalspodcast Tap in with the website www.Emmanuelwilliams.co Timestamps 10:38 - The white man is living in your mind 19:35 - Unlearn, detach, disassociate, disentangle from whiteness 27:45 - How to speak to the church folks that don’t want acknowledge the history of racism and religion 38:18 - What is the difference between medicine and poison. 55:55 - The independence dilemma 1:01:38 - We’re dope, but we must acknowledge the L’s that we’ve taken. 1:11:51 - Know your limits as it pertains to the rate at which you unlearn and re-learn 1:20:23 - Success 1:28:20 - Who are you outside of your characteristics 1:31:00 - Diaspora wars spurred from bad information 1:35:50 - Manipulation, deception, mind control, reshaping perception 1:52:30 - Simply going through the motions will move us to extinction

On this episode I review a recent Aljazeera article by a professor from Columbia University, that speaks on race, racism and critical race theory. There is much confusion going on pertaining to this topic and my goal is to help clear the confusion. Time stamps 3:30 - Achilles Story 12:27 - KYE 3.0 announcement 13:10 - Aljazeera article review https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/7/23/white-is-not-a-colour-white-is-an-ideology 15:51 - “White is not a color, white is an ideology” 21:20 - “Looking at someone and calling them white is racism” 22:35 - My YOUniversal definitions for Racism 27:30 - Difference between supreme and superior 29:35 - Accusing Critical Race Theory as conflating racism with the color of one’s skin 31:55 - “You are only white if you think you’re entitled to certain privileges that are denied to non-white people.” 38:10 - “Racism is a construct.” 46:30 - “Being white is an ideological conviction.”

On this episode my brother Terrance Hayes and I discuss a rift that's is going on among two groups of black community advocates in Portland, Or. We are dealing with huge government contracts, real estate, non-profit vs for-profit, black representation in leadership but overall leadership is majority white, lack of trust among the groups, etc... All of these topics are all to common in this city... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!

On this episode I discuss review the controversial Portland Billboard campaign from www.thenohatezone.com and their gun violence awareness campaign. The messaging of the billboards include these two phrases; "Gun violence is a sign of self hate. Destroy white supremacy, not each other." Also, "Racism + Self-hate = Gun violence." Listen and evaluate as I read and react the 'motivation behind the gun violence awareness campaign' according to their website... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! www.thenohatezone.com Follow me: IG: @soxandsandalspodcast TWTR: @SXSNDLS Buy your fav podcaster a coffee: Cashapp - $EmmanuelWilliams85

On this episode I speak with one of Portland's most thorough activists, Mac Smiff. Mac has been fighting to defund the police years before it became a slogan. We discuss the current obstacles that Portland must overcome with a mayor and city council who can't seem to defund at the rate that Mac and many others would like to see. We discuss everything from freedom, to solidarity, to the US potentially being a 3rd world country, and much more... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened! Show notes: 7:50 - Foundations of Mac’s “defund the police” style of activism 9:50 - Ted Wheeler tings 17:50 - Mac’s plan to actualize the goal of defunding the police 25:20 - Freedom > Solidarity 30:40 - How do we produce justice and constructive change despite the mayor’s reluctance to defund PPB 37:54 - Black solidarity > allies 43:45 - capitol riot reaction 49:13 - Is Portland over 1:02:00 - Is the United States a 3rd world country? 1:12:43 - Unity does not require uniformity 1:24:28 - Fab 5 questions

On this episode my brother Oba and I react to the end of the Joe Budden Podcast we grew to love over the past 3+ years. The end of the Joe/Mal/Rory/Parks connection... Listen and enjoy! Oba: www.effabl.co @Obabalu (IG) @Effabl (TWITTER)

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with brother Hannibal Muhammad. We discussed his new book "In My Fathers' Steps," which share stories he's learned from his biological and spiritual fathers. He speaks candidly and clears up some misconceptions that surrounds the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! Time stamps: 5:02 - Why we both chose to attend Texas Southern University 11:56 - The Motivation for writing his book “In My Fathers’ Steps” 20:07 - Wisdom imparted by Hannibal’s biological father. 27:24 - Going beyond the narrative of Hannibal’s spiritual father, the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan 34:04 - “We don’t fear you, we fear your ideas” 42:55 - Million Man March+ 46:30 - Produce for ourselves 56:55 - Impacting their pockets, but more importantly impact our impacts 1:00:24 - Group homes 1:04:04 - Fab 5 Purchase the book at www.hannibalmuhammad.com follow on IG: @brotherhannibal

On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Elle Ingalls. She is an author, speaker, and high performance coach. She is one of the world’s top experts on the fight-or-flight stress response and the creator of the Pressure-Free method. What started as a simple conversation about her journey into coaching turned into an impromptu Masterclass on stress response. This is one of the most important conversations I've been able to publish since I've started podcasting... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! Time Stamps: 7:50 - How Elle became a high performance coach 16:35 - The Pressure-Free method 22:00 - It’s a stress hormone release problem 31:55 - Three steps to prevent the trigger of stress response 46:50 - When the doctor says there’s nothing else that can be done to help heal you 53:55 - When the mind and body are in opposition change will never happen 1:00:27 - Unnecessarily stressful society 1:11:09 - Canada, French/Indian War history 1:15:44 - Optimal Mindset 1:22:07 - Elle’s Worldview 1:30:22 - Fab 5

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Randal Wyatt. He a father, an artist, and the Executive Director of Taking Ownership, LLC. - Taking Ownership PDX is an organization with a mission to renovate and black-owned homes that request help, with an emphasis on enabling black home owners to age in place, generate wealth, and simultaneously deter predatory investors and realtors to deflect the gentrification process. We also discuss Randal latest album 'Sixteen' which was released 4.4.2021 Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered!

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with two leaders in one of Portland's leading black-led and black-community focused non-profit organizations. Winta Yohannes is the Executive Director of Albina Vision Trust. Kayin Talton-Davis is the Head of History, Art & Storytelling for Albina Vision Trust. Time Stamps 11:25 - Meghan Markel 21:15 - How I met the guests 25:21 - Winta and Kayin’s role with Albina Vision Trust 31:45 - How AVT came into being 37:00 - How will AVT create and black sustain an intentional black community in the “whitest metropolitan city in America” 51:48 - AVT’s 120-unit affordable housing unit and theater acquisition in the Albina District 1:01:42 - What does the 2030 Albina Vision look like? 1:05:12 - Fab 5 questions Contact info: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

The race problem has plagued America since its inception. Some would say the seeds of extreme prejudice and dehumanization go back just over 2,000 years ago to the Roman Empire. In this course we travel back to 15th century Europe and trace solid roots of modern day racism. Upon completion of this course you be able to clearly identify the continuity and consistency of systematic prejudice that we presently call racism/white supremacy. This course is taught from the lens of a black man who grew up in the whitest city in the United States, attended an HBCU, and came back home with a consciousness that couldn’t help but notice the glaring difference between the two environments. For the past seven years I (that black man) have made it my life’s mission to definitively answer the questions; “What is racism?” “Why does it exist? And “How do we constructively counter this overwhelmingly destructive system? This course, Know Your Enemy: The Evolution of Racism will reveal many truths about white supremacy that have been hidden in plain sight, but hidden nonetheless. This course provides an education on Western (white) culture unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard. We will tap into the bare naked truth of the systematic oppression, subjugation, exploitation, and extermination of non-white inhabitants of the globe. If you or your organization are interested in taking part in this course email me at [email protected] | Enter "Course" in the subject line. In the body enter your name and number. I will contact you to further discuss details of the curriculum and moving forward to enroll individually and/or partner with your organization.

Time stamps - 6:30 Capitol Siege - 15:10 Riley June Williams/Pelosi laptop - 18:00 White Supremacyst prayer - 20:21 Is God listening to their prayers - 28:30 We were wrong, Angela Rye, Amanda Seales, Alicia Garza and nem were right - BLM 33:07 Twerk to Washington on MLK - Are we the old heads now? - 51:03 How I identify with Shaina - 56:20 Dealing with the influence and normalcy of twerk/stripper culture - 1:04:31 Investment strategies and building the black future @theshainalynn twerk til exhaustion vid https://youtu.be/L_93Q7v-zGM

On January 6th, 2021 thousands of Trump supporters descended on Capital Hill and stormed Congress like an angry lynch mob. A police officer was killed and a Trumper was shot and a few others were trampled to death. They thought they were going to stop the process of approving the electoral college votes, but they failed once again. Big sore loser energy turned into a quasi-insurrection... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!

On this episode Oba and I discuss our favorite Verzuz (2:24), Tevin hop’s in (7:12), Is 2020 the bridge to a new era/new way of life? (13:27), Moving and living where you want due to the nature of remote work (20:21), Everything being closed/no nightlife (26:00), Why is America struggling with Covid harder than so-called 3rd world countries? (33:36), The new strain propaganda (39:33), How big will 2021 be for hip hop? (58:40... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!

On this episode oba and I discuss the potential Biden shut-in, Stock market investing in 2021 - (7:30), Government Trust (23:10), Candace Owens impact (33:20, Van Jones tears(37:30), and the biggest winners and losers of 2020 (40:30)... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!

On this episode Oba and I discuss enduring loss of loved ones (9:30), our societal expectations for the first quarter of 2021 (12:15), and Rona babies (27:30)... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!

Pressure comes from having to face the idea or notion that you can fail. Pressure is a mental construct. Pressure should only be used constructively. Don't allow pressure to give birth to depression... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! The clip shared comes from a Drink Champs episode Pharrell Williams.

On this episode Oba and I listen and react to Kanye West's interview with Joe Rogan. We discuss the value of money, when doing it for the culture goes wrong, the service aspect of leadership, the pastor/guru effect on the lives of those seeking spiritual guidance, Edison vs. Tesla, city planning, and other forms of currency... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened! Email: [email protected] IG: @soxandsandalspodcast Twitter: @SXSNDLS Guest - IG: @Obabalu Twitter: @effabl

This conversation was recorded 9/29/2020. Gio and I spoke about the gift and curse of working from home (4:32), Gio's trippy start to the Oregon wildfires (9:10), the Breonna Taylor case (24:10), the system of Racism/White Supremacy (28:50), European/white greed (34:00), zero empathy for white supremacists (46:45), racism as a potential by-product of capitalism (52:30), white supremacyst pride vs white supremacyst love of money (1:10:25), strippers encouraging us to get our booty to the poll and vote (1:19:00), the PSA for the stripper poll campaign (1:25:00), and finished out the conversation discussing voting and political strategies. Follow Gio: @realtalkwithgio (IG) Follow the Pod: @soxandsandalspodcast (IG) @SXSNDLS (Twitter) BE Enlightened, BE Inspired, BE Empowered!

On this episode I spoke to the homie 8bitJ as we discussed his debt album "Dreamland." We went track by track and dove into the narrative of the project and the inspiration of each song. Drugs, women, depression, suicidal thoughts, and all kinds of real life topics are what you can expect from this conversation and his album... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! Follow 8bitJ on IG: @8bitJ Follow the show on IG: @Soxandsandalspodcast Twitter: @SXSNDLS

This 8-week live digital course is designed to help victims of Racism become bold and confident by establishing a rock-solid foundational understanding of Racism/White Supremacy. This course provides a historical framework on the establishment, maintenance, and refinement of Racism and Racist ideology. You will be equipped with tools to constructively live a life of counter-racism. This is for you! The ambitious, open-minded, independent thinker that is dedicated to solving the race problem and/or striving to minimize the feeling of being a victim of racism. You recognize that your genuine concern and ambition to resolve the feeling of helplessness on this subject, doesn’t match the level of historical knowledge and emotional intelligence needed to consistently and constructively live a life of counter-racism. You have been underwhelmed by the advice and leadership of politicians, celebrities, social justice spokespersons, and other hired-guns that tell you what you want to hear, get you all worked up, inspire you in the moment, but leave you with no tools to fight the good fight when they are gone. In the United States so-called education system, most of what we've been taught about our history and our identity has been carefully crafted and curated by our enemy (colonizer/oppressor). Whether we would like to admit it or not, we have been directly and indirectly affected in a harmful manner by this faulty information. The KYE course is designed to equip you with knowledge that will help you to understand what White Supremacy is, how it came to be, how it works, and how it presently shapes your personal identity and our society at large. Once you take inventory of how you've been shaped and molded by this system (of Racism/White Supremacy), you can then take steps to rid yourself of that psychological poison. After you rid yourself of the poison, you have a clean slate to build a correct identity and live a life of counter-racism.

On this episode my guy Tevin Tevares pulls up and we discuss grinding through this Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the circumstances we both have had some breakthroughs in our careers. Tevin recently submitted his script for a movie he's been writing for the past year. We also discuss all that's happened since I released the Jane Elliott interview. Join us as we reflect and bounce ideas off one another... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! Follow Tevin on IG @Tevin.Jordan Follow the Pod on IG @Soxandsandalspodcst Follow the Pod in Twitter @SXSNDLS

On this episode I have the honor of collaborating with Portland Sneaker Week and interviewing world-renown shoe designer Chris Dixon. Chris hails from Fayetteville, NC, but his dreams, drive, and determination have taken him all over the world, as it pertains to design. This 2017 Pensole/Foot Locker World Sneaker Champion shared every step of his journey with me. J. Cole may be the nicest with a pen out of NC, but after you listen to this episode you will undoubtably acknowledge that Chris Dixon is the nicest with a pencil out of NC... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! Portland Sneaker Week 2020 is all digital this year. Anyone one anywhere can sign up and take part in the experience! Go too www.sneakerweekpdx.com to check out the activities happening Aug 7-14 Follow Chris Dixon IG: @ChrisDixonNC Follow the show: IG: @Soxandsandalspodcast Twitter: @SXSNDLS Email: [email protected] Tip your favorite podca$ter Ca$hApp: $EmmanuelWilliams85

William Johnson and I interviewed Jane Elliott on June 30th, 2020. We spoke about the racial climate of the country, post George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Jane educated us in typical no-nonsense Jane Elliott fashion. We discussed the business of racism, the prevalence of pale-faced ignorance, 52 years of social distancing, reservations, reparations, and moving forward as one human race... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!

On this episode I give everyone a peak behind the curtain. This is a pre-production meeting between William Johnson and I, as we prepped for an interview with the One and only Jane Elliott. Jane is the creator of the controversial, yet impactful, blue eye-brown eye exercise. This exercise simulates racism for white people.

This a my take on a question Joe Budden posed on Episode 351 of the Joe Budden Podcast. He questioned how racial the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protests were since he seen police tear-gassing and using excessive force on white people in a similar fashion as they did with black people.

On this episode I listen and react to clips of the Joe Budden Podcast from episodes 349 and 351. The clips pertain to how we rationalize the images and outcomes that we see, versus the rhetoric that is given to us that attempt to explain the narratives surrounding police brutality and racism.

This episode was recorded Tuesday May 26, 2020. On this day the video of George Floyd went viral. 24-48 before we recorded there was the "Central Park Karen" incident. We went on to break down the Joe Biden Breakfast Club interview. Roughly 80 mins into the conversation we discussed to the Washington Post video in which a number of black women spokespersons made an appeal to Joe Biden to select a black woman as his VP running mate. This led to a robust discussion on patriarchy vs matriarchy among the black American population... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered!