This week’s show will follow up on Igniting Change’s October 3rd coverage of the secretive and horrific operation of the “Brave Cave” black site in Baton Rogue which for more than a decade was used by Baton Rogue police officers to torture, brutalize and sexually assault hundreds of Black “suspects” prior to formal arrest or processing.
This week’s show will highlight the horrendous ruling by the 8th Circuit that there is no private right of action to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
“Abuse of Governmental Power: The Wrongheaded Prosecution of the Florida 5 and the Florida Attorney General’s Betrayal of the Voting Rights Act and the Citizens of Florida”, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine, Esq. and Daryl Jones, Esq. and guests Adora Obi Nweze, Dianne Wilkerson, Lauren Rodriguez and other members of the Tampa 5.
This week’s show will cover two very distinct but connected stories based on the fight to build a nation where all residents have an opportunity to live in dignity, reach their full potential and exercise unadulterated political power free of economic and racial discrimination.
This show will spotlight organizations and individuals at the national and local levels who are working to help homeless youth and will discuss what causes youth homelessness; how to prevent youth homelessness; what YOU can do to assist youth who are homeless or housing insecure this holiday season and all year long; and, more.
This show will focus on a review of 2023 and its major racial and social justice happenings. In particular, we will look at media coverage: what it got wrong; what it got right; and, what it missed altogether. This show will also discuss how to raise public awareness, consciousness, and activism regarding important matters that are not highlighted in the national public debate.
Today’s show will focus on one of TJC’s major initiatives: the enhancement of voting rights leadership skills for young African American and People of Color leaders. Since 2016, TJC has held numerous training events including virtual ones during the height of COVID. However, in the last 2 years, post-the shutdowns, these trainings have reached a new pinnacle.
Today’s show will focus on the Transformative Justice Coalition’s call for a Day of Action consistent with the theme of the 95th Anniversary of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The King Center’s theme for 2024 is “Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence”.
Today’s show will reprise last night’s National Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Day Facebook Live TeleTown Hall entitled "The 2024 March to the Ballot Box: Overcoming Voting Obstacles!" All of Igniting Change’s esteemed guests were on the panel.
This show will focus on challenges facing GenZ voters as they prepare for the 2024 Election Cycle. The GenZ/Young Millennial Voters face a daunting task this election cycle.
This show will feature a discussion about the many ways that committed persons can petition their state and local governments to debate and adopt this Resolution to show strong support for the right of private parties to be able to use the Voting Rights Act to redress unlawful racial discrimination in voting and voter dilution in redistricting.
During the first segment of the show, Igniting change will interview Tony Hill in a special tribute to the late human rights champion, Joseph “Joe” Madison. Also known as “The Black Eagle”, Joe Madison was a legendary voice in radio and a recognized human and civil rights activist.
