Native Land Pod Black Women Are Still the Most Disrespected in America | Angela Rye SoloPod
Oct 14, 2025
Angela Rye delves into the troubling trend of powerful Black women facing unjust prosecution, highlighting the charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. She critiques Stephen A. Smith's misogynistic comments about Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and discusses the safety concerns surrounding her activism. Rye emphasizes the societal pressures that silence Black women's voices in professional settings. The discussion urges solidarity and actionable support for Black women, exploring the patterns of political targeting and the broader implications for marginalized communities.
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Black Women As The Most Disrespected
- Malcolm X's line frames the episode: Black women are the most disrespected and unprotected in America.
- Angela Rye uses that frame to ask what men and society must do to defend Black women now.
Jasmine Crockett's Personal Risks
- Angela Rye recounts Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett getting death threats and wearing a bulletproof vest for public events.
- Rye explains why Crockett's visibility matters because she speaks for people who feel marginalized.
Risk Of Speaking Truth To Power
- Rye observes Black women often cannot speak truth to power in corporate or government roles for fear of losing jobs.
- She argues some risk their careers and safety to raise needed truths for marginalized people.