Guests: Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum. Discuss Iowa results, GOP field, Nikki Haley's comments, outreach to Black voters, and new black head coach in the NFL. Tiffany addresses what happened to her show at MSNBC. They emphasize accountability to Black voters, expanding opportunities for communities of color, dismantling oppressive systems, and the need for diversity. Critique a proposed law in Florida and reflect on their experiences at MSNBC. Explore impacts of enslavement and discrimination on African Americans.
The podcast discusses the lack of diversity in coaching staffs in the NFL, highlighting the need for more opportunities and retention of black coaches.
The hosts express concern over a proposed law in Florida that seeks to limit free speech by making it illegal to label someone as racist, homophobic, or misogynistic.
The episode emphasizes the importance of pushing for valuable policies, creating a black agenda, and engaging in grassroots activism to leverage political power.
The speaker shares their experience of facing challenges and criticism while staying mission-driven, emphasizing the need to stand up for what is right and not be deterred by obstacles or opposition.
Deep dives
Challenges of Black Voter Outreach in the NFL
The podcast episode explores the challenges of black voter outreach in the NFL, discussing the lack of diversity in coaching staffs compared to the demographic makeup of the players. The hosts emphasize the need for more black coaches to be given opportunities and not just be interviewed under the Rooney Rule, as well as the importance of retaining black coaches once they are hired. They highlight the Rooney Rule's limited success over the past 25 years and the necessity for continued efforts to push for diversity and equality in coaching positions.
Proposed Florida Law on Labeling Racism and Other -isms
The podcast episode discusses a proposed law in Florida that seeks to make it illegal to label someone as racist, homophobic, or misogynistic. The hosts express concern over this legislation, pointing out the contradiction coming from a party known for attacking so-called 'woke culture.' They highlight the importance of free speech and the potential negative impact of such a law, emphasizing the need to push back against any attempts to limit speech and label the truth as defamatory.
Black Head Coach in the NFL
The podcast episode mentions the hiring of a new black head coach in the NFL and addresses the lack of diversity among coaching staffs in the league. They discuss the need for more representation and opportunities for black coaches, citing the Rooney Rule as an existing effort to address the issue. However, they stress the importance of not only hiring black coaches but also retaining them and creating an environment where they can succeed. The hosts highlight the disparity between the demographic makeup of the players and the coaching staffs, underscoring the need for continued progress and change.
Leveraging Political Power and Working with Other Voters
The podcast episode examines the concept of leveraging political power and working with other voters. The hosts address the question of how to have leverage if black people are seen as consistently voting for a particular party. They emphasize the importance of pushing for valuable policies and holding elected officials accountable, rather than solely relying on voting. They discuss the power of creating and promoting a black agenda and pushing for its implementation, as well as engaging in grassroots activism and demanding genuine representation at every level of government.
Importance of Speaking the Truth and Being Mission Driven
This podcast episode discusses the importance of speaking the truth and being mission driven. The speaker shares their experience of facing challenges and criticism while trying to bring attention to important issues, particularly those affecting black communities. They emphasize the need to stand up for what is right and not be silenced by power structures or the fear of backlash. The podcast acknowledges the support they received from their community and calls for continued unity and solidarity. Ultimately, the message is to stay committed to one's mission and not be deterred by obstacles or opposition.
Lack of Diversity and Challenges Faced in Media
The podcast episode highlights the lack of diversity in media and the challenges faced by black voices. The speaker shares their personal experience of working at a major network and the constant battles they had to fight to cover important topics and bring marginalized perspectives to the forefront. They discuss how their show was canceled abruptly, pointing to internal and external pressures that contributed to this decision. The episode also addresses the betrayal felt from those in positions of power who did not speak up or support black voices. The overall message encourages unity within the community and calls for industry-wide change.
Overcoming Adversity and Staying Resilient
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares their journey of facing adversity and staying resilient. They discuss how they were unexpectedly fired from their show and the subsequent backlash they faced from their former network. Despite the challenges, the speaker expresses gratitude for the support they received from their community and close friends. They stress the importance of staying true to oneself, not letting setbacks define them, and continuing to speak the truth. The episode concludes with a call to the audience to support the speakers and their fellow co-hosts, and to embrace resilience in the face of adversity.
We're back with another episode of Native Land Pod, co-hosted by Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum. We appreciate each of you for making us the #1 podcast on Apple Podcasts for last week's debut!
This week's episode features a conversation about the results from Iowa, where things are headed with the GOP field, and a reaction to some of Nikki Haley's recent comments and strategies, before transitioning to the significance of outreach to Black voters by Democrats. The trio also discuss the new black head coach in the NFL— shoutout Jerod Mayo of the New England Patriots! Make sure you do not miss Tiffany's Testimony as she finally addresses the burning question: what happened to her show at MSNBC?
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Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael and Jabari Davis are our research producers, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. A special thanks as well to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.
