black&
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black&
Biracial, millennial, brother-sister duo, Johnathan and April Perkins, take part in candid conversation about racism, white people, and what to do next.
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38 ਐਪੀਸੋਡTHEE Honorable JUSTICE Ketanji Brown Jackson
Johnathan & April celebrate nerd out and celebrate the occasion of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black Woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Cou...
Beware Performative Activism
Johnathan & April discuss a recent, nuanced example of performative activism and the very real risks these actions pose to Black, brown and Indigenous...
Don’t Call Police, Just Stay Focused
Johnathan & April discuss the very real harm you calling police continues to inflict upon Black people.
We’re Baaaaack!
Johnathan & April kick off their 4th season with announcements, updates, and an important challenge for listeners.
Family Matters (Season 3 Finale)
In the Season 3 Finale, April and Johnathan open up about racism within their own extended family and give insight on how best to handle these difficu...
The Trial of Derek Chauvin
Johnathan & April welcome their sister Jubilee to discuss the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin and its implications on the Black community. The conversa...
True Crime
Johnathan & April spend the entire episode in an intense discussion of the true crime genre and its intersection with race and white supremacy.
Organizing in Biden-Harris' America with Ivette (JusticeLA) and Dahlia (WP4BL)
Johnathan & April breathe a sigh of relief following the Biden-Harris inauguration, then explore antiracist organizing with founders of JusticeLA and...
Two Discussions: Reparations + Gen Z activism
Johnathan & April discuss America's refusal to even entertain the notion of reparations, then dive deep into the life of three Gen Z student-activists...
Racial Resolutions for 2021
Johnathan & April discuss their Racial Resolutions for 2021, then enjoy a fascinating and informative conversation with poet, activist, and self-procl...
Implicit Bias 101 with Jerry Kang
Johnathan & April dedicate the entire episode to exploring implicit bias, sharing real-world examples and the harms that stem from them. They then tak...
Mental Health in 2020 with Dr. Nicole Green
Johnathan & April discuss Black trauma and mental health in the workplace, then explore a fascinating conversation with Dr. Nicole Green, Executive Di...
Say Her Name with Brittany Packnett Cunningham
On their Season 3 premier, Johnathan & April catch up on the challenges of summer 2020, then dive into a packed conversation about Breonna Taylor, the...
Introducing Roots to Revolution!
Johnathan & April dedicate this special bonus episode to speaking with the three founders of Roots to Revolution, an online history courses for all ag...
It's a Family Affair! (Season 2 Finale)
In the Season 2 Finale, mom Nancy and sister Jubilee join Johnathan & April in a lively discussion on a variety of issues including COVID-19; the #Bla...
Black Lives Matter Goes Mainstream
Johnathan & April discuss how they see white people finally responding to the outcries of racial injustice, following the public lynchings of George F...
Karens & Killer Kops
Johnathan & April define "Karens" and discuss the recent attempt on Christian Cooper's life in New York's Central Park, then dive into the tragedy of...
N-Word, Please
Johnathan & April discuss white people's opinions on the n-word, then enjoy an intense discussion of law, politics and Trump with foreign policy, nati...
We Run with Ahmaud (explicit)
Johnathan & April share their thoughts on the lynching of Ahmaud Arbery.
Pandemic: The Racial Implications of COVID-19
Johnathan & April dedicate the episode to parsing through the numerous risks and harms black and brown people are experiencing as a result of the coro...
Abroad While Black
Johnathan & April enjoy an enlightening conversation with international English teacher and all around jet-setter, Jo Acholonu, about what it's like t...
Becoming Right-Sized with White People for Black Lives (WP4BL)
White People 4 Black Lives: https://www.awarela.org/white-people-4-black-lives
Showing Up for Racial Justice: https://www.showingupforracialjust...
Racism 101: Common Questions & Straight Answers
Johnathan & April recount the ten questions about race and racism they encounter most frequently, then talk representation and news reporting with Phi...
Juvenile Justice with Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project
Johnathan & April take a deep dive into America's broken juvenile justice system, its glaring racial disparities and, all the work required for meani...
We're Talking Civil Rights with the ACLU
Johnathan & April enjoy a fascinating discussion with ACLU Executive Director, Reggie Shuford about the ongoing threat to civil rights and liberties u...
Public Defenders: An Inside Look
Johnathan & April discuss what it's like to be the only black/brown person in an all white environment and the negative effects of the White Gaze in t...
Thanksgiving Dinner with White Nonsense Roundup
Johnathan & April explain why discussing racism and white supremacy with relatives at Thanksgiving dinner is an opportunity for anti-racists, then exp...
Antiracism as a Lifelong Journey: A Conversation with Our (White) Mother
In their Season One Finale, Johnathan & April chat with their mother about her conservative upbringing, her journey to Jackson, MS, her life with our...
Two Discussions: White Feminism + The Cannabis Industry
Johnathan & April discuss "white feminism," its pervasiveness during the #MeToo movement, and its harmful effects, then take a deep dive into the raci...
Gentrification vs. Community Building with Shane Claiborne
Johnathan & April take a deep dive into gentrification's harmful effects. They then discuss community building best practices and much more with activ...
Social Media, Appropriation, and Influencer Culture with Amber Burns
Johnathan & April dissect white folks' apparent need to touch black women's hair, then dive into social media and influencer culture with lifestyle bl...
Eric Garner's Murderer is Fired, A Rant. (w. cussing.)
Today, the New York City Police Commissioner announced via emotional press conference his decision to fire Eric Garner's murderer. Johnathan & April d...
The Federal Government Reinstates the Death Penalty
Johnathan & April discuss the often-subtle language of white supremacy within the context of gentrification, then discuss the death penalty, its origi...
Moving Forward with Martese Johnson
Johnathan & April explain FTR #1 (Fundamental Truths about Racism), then discuss turning racial trauma into action with Martese Johnson, UVA alumnus,...
America's Segregated Education System
Johnathan & April are emotionally-ready to discuss the importance of Ava DuVernay's When They See Us, the story of the so-called Central Park Five, th...
Religion's Role in the Creation of Race
Johnathan & April illustrate how to put their FTRs (Fundamental Truths about Racism) to work in real-world discussions, then invite religion and criti...
black&: a sister/brother podcast
Introducing black& - a sister/brother podcast on racism and what white
people can do to be effective allies! Subscribe, rate, and review in Ap...
FTRs and Interracial Dating
Johnathan and April discuss their FTRs (Foundational Truths about Race), and then discuss their thoughts around beauty standards, interracial dating,...