How Frederick Douglass launched generations of Black and Irish solidarity

podcast April 10, 2024

What’s a portrait of Frederick Douglass doing hanging in an Irish-themed pub in Washington, D.C.? To get to the answer, Parker and Gene dive deep into the long history of solidarity and exchange between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists, starting with Frederick Douglass’ visit to Ireland in 1845.

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Black Podcasting - AMANI TALKS: Talk Tuesday "What's happening with friendships?"

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AMANI TALKS: Talk Tuesday “What's happening with friendships?”

podcast April 9, 2024

From JT and Caresha battling on Twitter to the dissolution of B. Simone and Megan’s podcast, what is going on with friendships lately? Is there any hope for the rest […]