The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby

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

In this episode Jemar talks about the pitfalls of attending a multiethnic church, more outlandish racial profiling by the police, the first two Democratic debates, the history of busing, and the crisis at the border. Relevant links: Tweet: https://twitter.com/JemarTisby/status/1145520725475901440?s=20 Pass the Mic - Why Do Multiethnic Churches Fail?: https://passthemic.fireside.fm/150 Police Profiling: https://apple.news/AcCss0FJ0QXKqYVkiiY4RYQ Shifts in Polls after Dem Debates: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/politics/2020-democratic-candidates-poll/index.html The Generational Shift in the Debate Over Busing: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/kamala-harris-and-busing-debate/593047/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share Crisis at the Border: https://www.vox.com/2019/7/2/20678806/aoc-democrat-texas-border-facility-tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jemar talks about the ludicrous behavior of police officers in Phoenix, AZ, his complaints about the so-called “threat” of Critical Race Theory in evangelicalism, Joe Biden praises the “civility” of a rabid segregationist, and why Juneteenth should be a national holiday. Relevant links: Building a More Just Church: https://weare.nd.edu/stories/building-a-more-just-church/ Phoenix man feared family was about to be 'executed' by police over stolen doll: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/phoenix-man-feared-family-was-about-be-executed-police-over-n1018366 Joe Biden Draws Fire from Rivals Over Remarks about Segregationist Senators: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/us/politics/biden-segregationists.html More on James O. Eastland: http://www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/articles/367/james-o-eastland Why Juneteenth Should Be a National Holiday: https://thewitnessbcc.com/why-juneteenth-should-be-a-national-holiday/ For comments, questions, and suggestions email: footnotespod1@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Jemar talks about the horrendous Virginia Beach shooting, president Trump’s dubious appearance at a church service, and one historian's quest to expose alleged sexual exploits of Martin Luther King Jr. Everything We Know about the Virginia Beach Shooting - http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/everything-we-know-about-the-virginia-beach-shooting.html) The Troubling Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. - https://standpointmag.co.uk/issues/june-2019/the-troubling-legacy-of-martin-luther-king/?smid=nytcore-ios-share A Black Feminist’s Response to Attack’s on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/opinion/martin-luther-king-fbi.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Pastor David Platt Prayed for Trump While Trying Super Hard Not to Sound Like a Trump Supporter - https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/06/trump-david-platt-prayer-pastors.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Jemar talks about the new wave of laws restricting or almost totally banning abortion, the magnificent gift that black billionaire, Robert F. Smith, gave to Morehouse’s 2019 graduating class, and the anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision and the continuing issue of racial segregation in schools. Relevant Links Survivors of Charleston Shooting Forgive, and Cannot Forget: https://stream.org/charleston-church-shooting-emanuel-movie/ When They See Us: You will Not Only See the Central Park Five; You’ll Hear, Feel, and Want to Fight for Them https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/when-they-see-us-you-will-not-only-see-the-central-par-1834899356 Alabama Governor Signs Controversial Abortion Ban Bill Into Law: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/alabama-governor-signs-controversial-abortion-ban-bill-law-n1006211 Judge Blocks Medicaid Work Requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/health/medicaid-work-requirement.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Boss: The Black Experience in Business https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/ The Black Student Loan Crisis That Led Robert Smith to Pay Off HBCU Morehouse Grads’ Debt https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2019/05/20/the-black-student-loan-crisis-that-led-robert-smith-to-pay-off-hbcu-morehouse-grads-debt/ Who Is Robert F. Smith, the Man Paying Off Morehouse Graduates’ Student Loans? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/business/robert-f-smith-morehouse-vista-equity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share U.S. Churches Recieve Less Trust Yet More Money Than Ever https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2015/june/churches-get-less-trust-more-money-giving-usa-gallup.html Why We Can't Afford to Leave Race Out of School Funding Conversations http://bit.ly/30sU47a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jemar talks about the tragic death of Rachel Held Evans, new evidence about the deaths Oscar Grant and Sandra Bland, and President Trump gets his highest approval ratings yet. Relevant Links: Emma Green, Rachel Held Evans, Hero to Christian Misfits https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/05/rachel-held-evans-death-progressive-christianity/588784/ Laura Turner - Why Rachel Held Evans, Meant So Much to So Many https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraturner/rachel-held-evans-death-doubt-evangelical-christianity Donald Trump Is More Popular Than Ever Before (https://apple.news/AqekxGuufTlazN_eh4LFKXw) Claiming Two Years of His Presidency Were Stolen, Trump Suggests He’s Owed Overtime https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/05/06/claiming-two-years-his-presidency-were-stolen-trump-suggests-hes-owed-overtime/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the very first official episode of Footnotes your host, Jemar Tisby, gives you the origin story of the podcast. He talks about the meaning of the title, the goals of the podcast, and why he thinks it's long past time to move beyond a Culture Wars kind of commentary on the news. We hope this is the beginning of a long relationship. Subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices