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Last week, we talked about the Grove City College attacks against Jemar. We discussed how harmful and hypocritical they are and what really happened when Jemar was there. But we’re discussing Grove City because it is about much more than Grove City. This controversy is simply a microcosm of a much larger problem. Jemar and Tyler are back to talk about how uncomfortably familiar this controversy is and why it affects those of us who frequently speak about race and justice. Support the podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/passthemicTo follow more about the Grove City College controversy, join the conversation at jemartisby.substack.comRacial Compromise and Complicity at Grove City College: https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/racial-compromise-and-complicity?s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webAlumni at Grove City College Mobilize in Support of Racial Justice: https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/alumni-at-grove-city-college-mobilize?s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past week, Dr. Jemar Tisby has been attacked by Grove City College administrators for his visit there in the Fall of 2020. This is Jemar's response to the fallout and his clarification of what really happened at Grove City during his visit.You can view his presentation from Grove City here: The Fierce Urgency Of Now - Jemar Tisby at Grove College - YouTubeYou can support Pass The Mic via patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Documentaries have had tremendous success in gathering attention and calling for action. We all have stories and our stories are powerful.Want to support the podcast? Be sure to visit www.patreon.com/PassTheMic to become a patron today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Black Christians helped to spark the current justice conversation in America over the past 10 years and took the brunt of the hits only to see white evangelical speakers being lifted up on their backs, entering into the conversation, and replicating the same mistakes of centering themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we feel second hand embarrassment, especially in the age of social media, of our own in moments that are unbecoming. Our heart is for Black Christians. We are not shields, not stools, and we have nothing to be ashamed of. Pass The Mic is now on Youtube. Be sure to subscribe to The Witness’ YouTube Channel: The Witness, A Black Christian Collective - YouTube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we feel second hand embarrassment, especially in the age of social media, of our own in moments that are unbecoming. Our heart is for Black Christians. We are not shields, not stools, and we have nothing to be ashamed of. This is just the beginning of the conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spiritual metaphor of a table is compelling. To set that table, on the part of the host, is an act of service. The host is setting a place for the guest. The host is working so that others will be filled. And that table is not complete when one sits in it alone. Get hungry, Fam! We’re talking food, fellowship, legacy, love, and more on this week’s Pass The Mic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singing and songs are important to our lives and at The Witness we LOVE Gospel music. This week, we want to hear you sing. Black Christians, go on IG, Facebook, twitter, etc and tag us with you singing songs that set you free! #FreedomSongChallengeSpotify – Election "Selah" Playlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a tension that exists when a Black Pastor or even just a Black Christian is instantly labeled or associated with the Black Church, regardless of whether or not they are actively in or even ever have been a member of a Black Church. Too often we miss the moment to have a deeper discussion on the Expansive Black Christian Tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson return to Pass The Mic this week to discuss their new book: Truth’s Table Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation. Pre-order our book today at https://truthstable.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices