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Episode #248 – September 20, 2025 – “We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about—survival and growth.” artwork

Episode #248 – September 20, 2025 – “We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about—survival and growth.”

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Send us Fan Mail Intro: Quote of the Week: Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches Unmasking the News: The Roots of Political Violence: Redistricting as a Weapon Against Black and Brown Power: The Moral Bankruptcy of Religious Excuses: Black Innovation Turning Waste into Power: Bible Study with an Atheist: Anti-Black Theology and a Post-Jesus Gospel: Reflections and Call to Action: Outro: Sources: https://rhinehartibenglish.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/1/0/22108252/sister_outsider_audrey_lorde_ib_pdf_packet.pdfhttps://www.waterisac.org/tlpclear-adl-report-murder-and-extremism-united-states-2024https://apnews.com/article/trump-redistricting-fight-naacp-65dd3035e7e4b4347a9be9e01d5158d8https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/09/15/canton-pastor-charged-death-teen-he-allegedly-allowed-ride-outside-car/https://www.blackenterprise.com/elevating-your-excellence-jamauri-bogan-community-developer-2/https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2015/07/27/the-most-and-least-racially-diverse-u-s-religious-groups/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

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