Intersectionality Matters!

Welcome to AAPF's Election Round Table Series, Part 2!There is a lot of noise to cut through right now when it comes to the important issues at stake in the election. To bring nuance to the mainstream media narratives, between now and election day, the African American Policy Forum presents a series of election round table conversations featuring three thinkers who are deeply enmeshed in academia, media, and community activism unpacking what’s at stake on Nov 5th: Kirsten West Savali, Kaye Wise Whitehead, and Tim Wise.The trio will tackle the issues that are likely to make a difference as we come down to the wire: threats to democracy, racial and reproductive justice, policing, Project 2025, and more.Featuring:Kirsten West Savali, VP of Content at Urban One’s iOne Digital, and former Executive Producer of News & Politics Editor for Essence magazine (@KWestSavali)Kaye Wise Whitehead, host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA and founding executive director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University (@blackmommyactivist)Tim Wise, anti-racist writer, lecturer and African American Policy Forum Senior FellowMusic by Blue Dot Sessions.Read AAPF and HIT Strategies' Race-Forward Messaging Report here.

There is a lot of noise to cut through right now when it comes to the important issues at stake in the election. To bring nuance to the mainstream media narratives, between now and election day, the African American Policy Forum presents a series of election round table conversations featuring three thinkers who are deeply enmeshed in academia, media, and community activism unpacking what’s at stake on Nov 5th: Kirsten West Savali, Kaye Wise Whitehead, and Tim Wise.The trio will tackle the issues that are likely to make a difference as we come down to the wire: threats to democracy, racial and reproductive justice, policing, Project 2025, and more.Featuring:Kirsten West Savali, VP of Content at Urban One’s iOne Digital, and former Executive Producer of News & Politics Editor for Essence magazine (@KWestSavali)Kaye Wise Whitehead, host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA and founding executive director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University (@blackmommyactivist)Tim Wise, anti-racist writer, lecturer and African American Policy Forum Senior Fellow (@timjacobwise)Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Read AAPF and HIT Strategies' Race-Forward Messaging Report here.

Attorney Ben Crump joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw and members of the #SayHerName Mothers Network to spotlight the ongoing fight for justice for the killing of Sonya Massey by police. Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.Listen to conversations with Attorney Crump and other CRT Summer School 2024 participants for a limited time here: https://linktr.ee/intersectionalitymattersHosted by: Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)Featured Guests: Attorney Ben Crump (@attorneycrump)Senior Producer: Nicole EdwardsAssociate Producer: Sana HashmiMixing by Sean Dunnam Episode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us on X (twitter) and Instagram , or via aapf.org

In this episode, guests discuss Project 2025, Tennessee's fight for democracy, and challenges faced in the state, including expulsion of black colleagues and anti-CRT legislation. They highlight removing divisive symbols, advocating for school choice, and the significance of 'white lies' in confronting systemic racism. Reflections on resilience, empowerment from backlash, and commitment to fighting for future generations are also explored.

Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.This episode features anti-racist author, educator, and lecturer Tim Wise (@timjacobwise)Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamEpisode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us on Instagram and Twitter, or via aapf.org

Join host Kimberlé Crenshaw behind the scenes at the African American Policy Forum in this series of brief, intimate conversations on intersectionality and how we can use it to interpret and navigate our multiracial democracy.This episode features comedian and Emmy-nominated director CJ Hunt (http://gocjhunt.com/).Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamEpisode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us on Instagram and (Twitter), or via aapf.org

Guest Dawn Porter, director of Luther: Never Too Much, joins host Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss a new Luther Vandross biopic. They explore Luther's unmatched artistry, the intersections of the pop star's lived experience that stopped him from receiving the accolades he rightfully deserved, and his legacy as the soundtrack to so many lives.Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw (@sandylocks)Guest Dawn Porter (@dawnporter)Produced by Sr. Producer Nicole EdwardsMixing by Sean DunnamSupport provided by Sana Hashmi, Jocelyn Walker, and the team at the African American Policy ForumEpisode art by Ashley JulienMusic by Blue Dot SessionsFollow us at @intersectionalitymatters (Twitter), @IMKC_podcast (Instagram), and aapf.org

Imani Joye Samuels, founder of Huru, discusses the revolutionary act of self-care for Black women with guest host Shermena M. Nelson. They explore the importance of rest, strategies for sustainable self-care, and the transformative power of prioritizing wellness. They also touch on strategies for Black women's health, the impact of weathering due to racial bias, and the practice of listening to body wisdom for better self-care.

Explore the significance of Black narratives in the US, the impact of Hollywood censorship and book bans on storytelling, memory laws and their connection to voter suppression, cinematic storytelling and its influence on heroes and democracy, the portrayal of slavery in American mythology and the power of the 1619 Project, challenges of inclusivity in nonfiction television, and the importance of allyship in countering white Christian nationalism.

Kimberlé Crenshaw, co-author of the #SayHerName book, discusses the power of the book tour and the urgency of its message. Actors perform poignant pieces at each tour stop. The #SayHerName Mothers Network shares their experiences of losing loved ones to police violence. The book highlights black women's experiences and demands visibility. The fight for justice and the devaluation of black mothers are examined. Sisters of victims discuss trauma and erasure. A passionate call to action urges listeners to say the names of the victims and bear witness.