#American Shade w/ Brittany King

S3: My Top 15 Favorite Minds - Part 1

In this Part 1 episode, I share 5 minds who've influenced and impacted my life over the past 30 years (from writers, to chefs, to public intellects, and comedians). Here I share numbers: #15 through #10!

S3: Why "the Right" & "the Left" are Wrong.

In this episode, I discussed my background in Black Lives Matter as the founder of "BLM of Columbus, Indiana." I candidly explain my criticism of the global establishment and my recent distancing from #BLM​.  Also, I explain our "American problem" is not one-sided. Our issues are bigger than an organization, or other racial groups. Our division is based on "each side" believing the "other side" is the problem----we're all wrong. 

S3: Dear Jordan Peterson...form a former BLM organizer

In this video, I discussed 5 things I've learned from clinical psychologist, Jordan Peterson. No, I do not believe Peterson is a god. (I believe in Jesus Christ) And no, I don't agree with everything he says. But as a critical-thinker, one can find value in someone else's POV without agreeing with everything they offer to the world. **ALSO, I no longer lead a BLM chapter because I moved to New York. But, "Black Lives Matter-ing" is a focus I carry in my work. Listening to Peterson DIDN'T change my mind on being a Black activist.

S3: Ta-Nehisi Coates was my Writing Professor: 5 Things I Learned.

At NYU, I studied under Ta-Nehisi Coates (author of Between The World & Me, The Water Dancer) for graduate school. In this video, I share 5 writing tips I learned and my full experience in the course.

S3: Political Correctness-- Jordan Peterson vs. Rev Michael Eric Dyson

As a former Black Lives Matter leader, I watched Jordan Peterson and Rev Michael Dyson at the Munk Debates from 2018. The debate was on Political Correctness. I had thoughts. 

S3: Race Talk in 2020: former #BlackLivesMatter Leader & White Midwestern Engineer: Part 1

After re-evaluating our time w/ BLM, Lee Shipman (an engineer from Indiana) and Brittany King (a former #BlackLivesMatter leader) hold a conversation about race & the future of race relations in America.

S3: American Journalism in 2020 w/ Kyle Inskeep [Local 12 News]

Local 12's Kyle discussed his journey from small-town to prime-time News Anchor! He also talked on "Black Journalism," hardships w/ media & ending #FakeNews

S2: A Dedication to Toni Morrison

This episode is dedicated to the one and only, Toni Morrison. I aired a portion of an address she gave during the Second Chicago Humanities Festival in 1991.

She sadly died this year at the age of 88. 

Rest in Power, Toni. Your legacy lives.  

S2: Kanye West, "Is His Faith Authentic or Pandering Toward Forgiveness?

Is Kanye West a true Christian or pandering for black forgiveness?

On this episode, I will discuss "Jesus is King," and West's new transition into Christianity. Also, I'll air an impromptu debate which transpired between a Kanye critic and myself-- and you'll get to hear it all. 

 

S2: In Conversation w/ Tim Wise

During this episode Tim Wise (a renowned anti-racism activist, writer and author of "White Like Me"), and I discuss "Why Doesn't America Fear White Men?" Based on the statistic that shows 75% of domestic terrorism is committed by white men, though, they're not "fear." Why?