Hope & Hard Pills

Hardy and Marium discuss starting the Hold The Line Guide and what it means to "hold the line" in our spaces of influence.You can follow what Hold The Line is up to on the website, Instagram,  Twitter. 

With the election nearing every day, how do we prepare ourselves whatever the outcome? Andre Henry fills you in on what this limited series is about and what you can expect.

NOTE: The interview with Lauren took place in November, 2019. We feel this conversation is still important today.Lauren Duca is an award-winning and -losing journalist focused on building equitable public power by empowering young people — and especially young womxn — to insist on their right and duty to the political conversation. Since being catapulted to the public eye shortly after the 2016 election, Duca has been researching and reporting on the post-Trump youth political awakening. In September 2019, she published “How to Start a Revolution: Young People and the Future of American Politics,” which seeks to document and sustain the shift from passively navigating a broken system to actively seeking to change it.Follow what Lauren is up to on her website, Twitter, and Instagram.Share your own Hope Notes and Hard Pills with us on social media using #HHPpodcast!Episode Questions:• What are you personally going to do to refuse to comply with white supremacist ideology?• What does moving past voting look like for you and your community?Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Nandi is up to on their Twitter and Instagram.Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Jessica Becker Pierce, Caleb Maloney-Steiner, Shaun Wissmann, Lathania Butler, Jim Albarano, Danielle Pimentel, Sam & Nicole Galambos, Martha Fischer, Phillip Hargrove, Lauren Fleming, Tanner Hearne, The Brilliance, Lauren Henry, Amy Campbell-Blair, Sharon Kim, Aaron J. Albano, Tera Gorman, Johanna Tropiano, Dave Uriarte, Stephanie Whitty, Bonni Funk, Nick Richtsmeier, Anne Shaneen, Allison Chang, Janet Elsbach, Michaela Doelman, Scott Unger, Delaine Thomas, Beth DeWet, Mike McHargue, Jason DeMeo, The DeWilde Muthiahs, Samantha Ham, Marissa Oritz, Anne Tomkinson, Gretchen HumphriesMusic by Andre Henry: How Long, People of the World, It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way

Bree Newsome is a writer, artist, and activist who drew national attention in 2015 when she climbed the flagpole in front of the South Carolina Capitol building and removed a confederate battle flag that was originally raised in 1961 as a racist statement of opposition to the Civil Rights Movement and lunch counter sit-ins occurring at the time. The massacre of nine black parishioners by a white supremacist at Emanuel AME Zion Church in Charleston reignited controversy over South Carolina’s continued endorsement of a hate symbol. Newsome’s act of defiance against the culture of white supremacy has been memorialized in photographs, artwork and film and has become a symbol of resistance and the empowerment of women.You can keep up with Bree and her work on Twitter and Facebook.Share your own Hope Notes and Hard Pills with us on social media using #HHPpodcast! Episode Questions:• What was your first protest? What were your trying to disrupt with your words or actions? What was the outcome?• How are you engaged in protest(s) during this season of your life? What are you wanting to see change by your participation in these things? What are the ways in which these protests actively work for change?• What are your beliefs around voting and Democratic processes? Is this the same or different from what you used to believe? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Jessica Becker Pierce, Caleb Maloney-Steiner, Shaun Wissmann, Lathania Butler, Jim Albarano, Danielle Pimentel, Sam & Nicole Galambos, Martha Fischer, Phillip Hargrove, Lauren Fleming, Tanner Hearne, The Brilliance, Lauren Henry, Amy Campbell-Blair, Sharon Kim, Aaron J. Albano, Tera Gorman, Johanna Tropiano, Dave Uriarte, Stephanie Whitty, Bonni Funk, Nick Richtsmeier, Anne Shaneen, Allison Chang, Janet Elsbach, Michaela Doelman, Scott Unger, Delaine Thomas, Beth DeWet, Mike McHargue, Jason DeMeo, The DeWilde Muthiahs, Samantha Ham, Marissa Oritz, Anne Tomkinson, Gretchen Humphries Music by Andre Henry: How Long, People of the World, It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way

No White Saviors is an advocacy campaign lead by a majority female, majority African team of professionals based in Kampala, Uganda. Our collective experience in the development & aid sectors has lead us to a deep commitment to seeing things change in a more equitable & anti-racist direction.You can follow them on Instagram, check out their podcast, or learn more on their website.Season Finale Question:• How can you posture yourself to listen to what people want and need? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.You can catch up with Corey on Instagram & Twitter and listen to his podcast, Existential. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren SamuelsAnne ShaneenAnne TomkinsonBeth DeWetDonna LynnJanet ElsbachJason DeMeoJohn TomkinsonMichaela DoelmanMike McHargueRebecca WilliamsonRegina-Wink SwinfordSamantha HamSamuel MuthiahScott UngerStephen MatlockMichael KinmanRyan Ku-Borden Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

No White Saviors is an advocacy campaign lead by a majority female, majority African team of professionals based in Kampala, Uganda. Our collective experience in the development & aid sectors has lead us to a deep commitment to seeing things change in a more equitable & anti-racist direction.You can follow them on Instagram, check out their podcast, or learn more on their website. Episode Questions:• What are some stories you were taught as a child that included white savior narratives• Considering the history is white-washed, how can we access fuller or more accurate histories• Why do you think white saviorism is not spoken about?• How can you identify white saviors?•What experiences have you had with white saviorism? How have you had to confront yourself or others as it relates to this concept? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.You can catch up with Corey on Instagram & Twitter and listen to his podcast, Existential. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren SamuelsAnne ShaneenAnne TomkinsonBeth DeWetDonna LynnJanet ElsbachJason DeMeoJohn TomkinsonMichaela DoelmanMike McHargueRebecca WilliamsonRegina-Wink SwinfordSamantha HamSamuel MuthiahScott UngerStephen MatlockMichael KinmanRyan Ku-Borden Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

Britt Hawthorne is a nationally recognized equity trainer in education. Britt partners with action-oriented educators, creating classroom environments that are inclusive and equitable for all learners. Her work seeks to move justice from being an idea to the authentic culture.Find out more over on her website or Instagram! Episode Questions:• What myths were you taught about racism and other forms prejudice in your education? When and how did those myths get disrupted?• What were you taught about bias and racism in your schools? Did you ever receive any education around antibias or antiracism? What do you wish you would've learned about these things throughout your education?• How have you experienced bias or racism in your educational formation? How have you witnessed discrimination impacting others?• What could an inclusive and equitable classroom look like? What might complicate educational spaces from being free of bias and racism?• What do you think kids should be taught about race and bias? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren SamuelsAnne ShaneenAnne TomkinsonBeth DeWetDonna LynnJanet ElsbachJason DeMeoJohn TomkinsonMichaela DoelmanMike McHargueRebecca WilliamsonRegina-Wink SwinfordSamantha HamSamuel MuthiahScott UngerStephen MatlockMichael KinmanRyan Ku-Borden Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

Rachel Ricketts is a thought leader + outspoken advocate for Black and Indigenous womxn and our healing. As a racial justice activist, lawyer, healer, speaker + author, she educates white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and helps folx of colour heal from internalized oppression. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her renowned Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice and offers practical solutions for all hue-mans to dismantle racist heteropatriarchy. Rachel’s work has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Mind Body Green 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she's presented at international conferences including SXSW 2018 + 2019 and me Convention in Stockholm. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and follow on Instagram. To take her online anti-racism courses head to https://www.rachelricketts.com/shop-products. Episode Questions:• What forms of oppression do you call out or point to as being an issue? What activated you in working to address these issues?• What beliefs or ideas give shape to your spirituality? What were you brought up to believe? What do you choose to believe?• How does your spirituality or spirituality come into contact with or impact your justice seeking work?• What lights you up and gives you life in your connection with yourself? What are your thoughts or wonderings about yourself and what lies outside of yourself?• Given that your energy is finite, who do you dedicate it to as you work for change in yourself and in the world? Who doesn't get your energy? Who do you want to give more of your energy to? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.You can connect with Nandi Kayyy on Instagram & Facebook. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren SamuelsAnne ShaneenAnne TomkinsonBeth DeWetDonna LynnJanet ElsbachJason DeMeoJohn TomkinsonMichaela DoelmanMike McHargueRebecca WilliamsonRegina-Wink SwinfordSamantha HamSamuel MuthiahScott UngerStephen MatlockMichael KinmanRyan Ku-Borden Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

Candice Marie Benbow is a theologian, essayist and creative who situates her work at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture. Her work gives voice to the shared experiences of healing and journeying toward wholeness.In May 2016, following the release of Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade, Candice created the #LemonadeSyllabus hashtag and social media campaign. With contributions from over 70 Black women, Candice released the syllabus as a free downloadable resource of over 250 works centered around the lives of Black women.She is also Founder of Zion Hill Media Group, a media boutique that produces messages of hope and healing across various platforms. Zion Hill’s flagship projects include a women’s lifestyle site, online courses and educational projects, and progressive faith based content.In addition to her own blog, Candice’s words can be found at ESSENCE Magazine, Glamour Magazine, VICE, Shondaland and MadameNoire. Catch up with Candice on Instagram and Twitter. Episode Questions:• What things, projects, or outlets have been meaningful to you when you've experienced grief?• Have you ever intentionally or unintentionally created something to work out your grief, pain, or anger? What is it? How did its creation impact you? How did its creation impact others?• If you felt you had the freedom to talk to God, the universe, and/or the ancestors with authenticity and no filters, what would you say? What, if anything, stops or complicates you speaking this freely?• What makes a group of people "community" for you? What do they give you? What do you give them? What sorts of things do you share?• How can you tangibly lend support to those who you consider to be your community? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren SamuelsAnne ShaneenAnne TomkinsonBeth DeWetDonna LynnJanet ElsbachJason DeMeoJohn TomkinsonMichaela DoelmanMike McHargueRebecca WilliamsonRegina-Wink SwinfordSamantha HamSamuel MuthiahScott UngerStephen MatlockMichael KinmanRyan Ku-Borden Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

Zellie Imani is a writer, educator and organizer. He is also a co-founder of the Black Liberation Collective, a Black youth Collective dedicated to transforming higher education through unity, coalition building, direct action and political education.Connect with Zellie on Twitter or Instagram.Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.A huge thank you to Corey Leak for being a guest host on this episode! Connect with Corey on Instagram and Twitter and check out his podcast Existential. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren Samuel, Allison Chang, Anne Shaneen, Anne Tomkinson, Donna Lynn, Janet Elsbach, Jason DeMeo, John Tomkinson, Michaela Doelman, Mike McHargue, Mikel Ellcessor, Rebecca Williamson, Regina-Wink Swinford, Samantha Ham, Scott Unger, Stephen Matlock, The DeWilde Muthiahs. Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry