The Uncomfortable Truth Podcast
1) Arbery, Travon and Till
Loki and Luvaghn wrap up the season with their reflections on the Ahmaud Arbery trial outcome and how it compares to and is possible because of the Trayvon Martin and Emmett Till trials.
2) A Civil Rights Movement Christmas
In the early 1960s Leflore County, Mississippi cut off assistance to everyone in need so that none went to Blacks. However, that also meant nothing went to poor whites in need either. Luvaghn Brown re...Show More
3) Brown Eyes and Blue Eyes with Jane Elliott - Part 2
The night was still young and Jane Elliott was holding court. She wants to pack a lot in so here we go.
4) Brown Eyes and Blue Eyes with Jane Elliott - Part 1
Jane Elliott is famous for her Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes "experiment" she did with her students. The story is fascinating all on its own and Jane (who is, by far, our most fiery interview) has a lot...Show More
5) The Fuller Story: The Non-Removal of a Confederate Statue
A law passed in 2013 to preserve Confederate statues kept a team of citizens from removing a 37 foot monument in the public square of Franklin, TN. So, a team lead by Pastor Hewitt Sawyers came up wit...Show More
6) A Long Talk About
Inspired by the death of George Floyd, two African American activists are pursuing an audacious goal: end racism in 15 years. How? Through their organization A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth ...Show More
7) Civil Rights Movement: An Interview with Judge Constance Harvey-Slaughter
The first black female graduate of the University of Mississippi's law school and the first black female judge in Mississippi, Judge Constance Harvey-Slaughter wasn't never going to let anyone turn he...Show More
8) BLCK Market
When traditional retail markets don't want to do business with you, you create your own. J.O. Malone is the founder of a unique Black-owned marketplace called BLCK Market and he hopes it catches on an...Show More
9) Breach of Peace: A Discussion with Eric Etheridge
The Freedom Rides capture the imagination of some Americans and the scorn of others. Eric Etheridge's acclaimed book is a study of these brave souls then and now while capturing their portraits from t...Show More
10) The Jackson Woolworth's Sit-in: A Discussion with Mike O'Brien
There's more to the famous lunch counter sit-in photo than meets the eye and award-winning author, Mike O'Brien, spoke with people on both sides of the demonstration.