The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby

Jemar recaps his experiences in South Africa including reflections about apartheid, colonialism, and some stories both humorous and hair-raising. And he asks, “Has the concept of Christian missions been stolen from Black people?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode Jemar talks about why Kanye West’s Jesus Is King album has been so controversial, what Mississippi’s election tells us about politics in America today, and why you need to be your full racially and ethnically embodied self to the table. Links: Support Jemar's South Africa Trip: https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/tisby-jemar Account#: 400295 How Kanye West embeds black gospel music in white evangelical theology - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/30/how-kanye-wests-jesus-is-king-embeds-black-gospel-music-white-evangelical-theology/ Democrats Win Control in Virginia and Claim Narrow Victory in Kentucky Governor’s Race - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/05/us/politics/ky-va-ms-elections-recap.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jemar recaps the impeachment inquiry including the most damning testimony yet, he explains why the president’s comments comparing lynching and impeachment are grossly inappropriate, discusses Princeton Seminary’s efforts at reparations, and shares an inspiring story of a high school coach demonstrating disarming love. Links: Ukraine Envoy Testifies Trump Linked Military Aid to Investigations - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/us/trump-impeachment-ukraine.html Trump compares impeachment probe to ‘lynching,’ draws swift condemnation - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-compares-impeachment-probe-to-lynching-draws-widespread-condemnation/2019/10/22/2fa24af2-f4d4-11e9-ad8b-85e2aa00b5ce_story.html Princeton seminary will pay $27M in slavery reparations - https://www.nj.com/news/2019/10/princeton-seminary-will-pay-27m-in-slavery-reparations.html Video shows Oregon coach disarming student then embracing him before police arrive - https://abcnews.go.com/US/video-shows-oregon-coach-disarming-student-embracing-police/story?id=66389192 Bonus: White Christians, do not cheapen the hug and message of forgiveness from Botham Jean’s brother - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/03/white-christians-do-not-cheapen-hug-message-forgiveness-botham-jeans-brother/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Footnotes Jemar dives into the the long awaited impeachment investigation of the president, discusses the courage of climate activist Greta Thunberg, makes it clear that arresting a 6-year old is not okay, and talks about black Christian self-empowerment. Links: Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Trump - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/us/politics/democrats-impeachment-trump.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/23/763452863/transcript-greta-thunbergs-speech-at-the-u-n-climate-action-summit Florida grandmother outraged after 6-year-old arrested for ‘tantrum’ - https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-grandmother-outraged-after-6-year-old-arrested-for-tantrum/ Black Christians Deserve Better Than Companies (And Churches) Like Relevant Media Group - https://medium.com/@andrehenry/black-christians-deserve-better-than-companies-like-relevant-media-group-42aed44528c9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Footnotes Jemar goes a bit heavy on the “sportsball” stories but mixed with a heaping dose of justice, he talks about the brilliant expose about Liberty University president Jerry Falwell, Jr., and he questions why white evangelicals waged a concerted effort to mount a primary challenger to Donald Trump. Links: It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/10/black-athletes-should-leave-white-colleges/596629/ Notre Dame’s mascots are breaking barriers. They should be celebrated — not trolled. - https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-notre-dame-leprechaun-mascot-20190910-omzbgcnbxrf4jnkcm2nobhoage-story.html ‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence” - https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/09/jerry-falwell-liberty-university-loans-227914 Primary challenges show potential cracks in Trump's GOP - https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/460585-primary-challenges-show-potential-cracks-in-trumps-gop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Footnotes Jemar talks bout the #1619Project and explains the backlash, he explains why Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL may be problematic, he dissects the absurdity of Trump’s “chosen one” comment, and he throws the cold water of reality on the Chic-Fil-A vs. Popeye’s chicken sandwich debate. Also be sure to enter the Racial Justice Starter Kit book giveaway. Details in the show and at jemartisby.com Email - footnotespod1@gmail.com Links: N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html Why Trump — and some of his followers — believe he is the Chosen One - https://religionnews.com/2019/08/23/why-trump-and-some-of-his-followers-believe-he-is-the-chosen-one/ PBS Newshour Interview w/ Nikole Hannah Jones - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-1619-project-details-the-legacy-of-slavery-in-america N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jemar talks about the enormous racial rift between black Christians and white evangelicals, the slew of mass shootings we’ve seen in recent weeks, the massive ICE raids in Mississippi that swept up hundreds of immigrant workers, the death of the award-winning writer Toni Morrison and what she teaches us about being black and free. Links How Ferguson widened an enormous rift between black Christians and white evangelicals - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/08/09/how-ferguson-widened-an-enormous-rift-between-black-christians-white-evangelicals/ The El Paso shooter faces the death penalty in a 'domestic terrorism’ case - https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/04/us/el-paso-shooting-sunday/index.html Advocates: In Mississippi, ICE Agents Arrest, Tase Migrants, Documented or Not http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2019/aug/07/advocates-mississippi-ice-agents-arrest-tase-migra/ Toni Morrison, Towering Novelist of the Black Experience, Dies at 88 - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/06/books/toni-morrison-dead.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jemar talks about the need for more history as people study theology, how Puerto Rican protestors outside their governor, the president’s insults of Elijah Cummings and Baltimore, the pattern of hate toward black women, and racism among a group of students at the University of Mississippi. Relevant Links: "15 Days of Fury: How Puerto Rico’s Government Collapsed" - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/us/puerto-rico-protests-timeline.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share “On the Attack: Trump Targets Cummings for Second Straight Day” - https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/28/donald-trump-elijah-cummings-1438132 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Jemar gives tips for how to gauge the racial awareness of your child’s school, he talks about the president’s latest racist tweets, gives an update on the border crisis including organizations that are trying to help, and he talks about the latest and disappointing news in the Eric Garner case. Relevant Links: --Updates on Trump’s Racist Tweets: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-racist-tweet-immigration-july-2019/index.html --“When ICE Raids Homes” https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/07/when-ice-raids-homes-immigration/594112/ --Immigration Organizations: seekingpeace.org lightsforliberty.org preemptivelove.org evangelicalimmigrationtable.com --“Eric Garner’s Death Will Not Lead to Federal Charges for NYPD Officer” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/nyregion/eric-garner-case-death-daniel-pantaleo.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share --VIDEO: Eric Garner’s Family Reacts”: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/videos/watch-emotional-reactions-from-garner-family-after-doj-decision-not-to-charge-officer/vi-AAEpEKW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices