BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Igniting Change with Barbara Arnwine - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Igniting Change with Barbara Arnwine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174843 CREATED:20250812T203529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T204742Z UID:2753-1755000000-1755003600@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – August 12: #FreeDC! The Perils of Presidential Overreach: The Trump Takeover of Texas and Washington\, D.C. DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n August 12\, 2025: #FreeDC! The Perils of Presidential Overreach: The Trump Takeover of Texas and Washington\, D.C.\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nRep. Jolanda Jones: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeJolanda Felicia Jones is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives\, representing District 147 since May 18\, 2022. She serves on the following committees: Criminal Jurisprudence; Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice as Vice Chair; and\, Public Health. She is an attorney\, former Houston City Council member\, school board trustee\, and nationally recognized heptathlete. Jones won multiple NCAA championships and was a U.S. track and field champion before earning her law degree from the University of Houston. She has built a career as a criminal defense attorney\, civil rights advocate\, and television personality\, appearing on shows like Sisters in Law and Survivor: Palau. Jones is openly LGBTQ and became the first Black LGBTQ member elected to the Texas Legislature. Her work has focused on justice reform\, healthcare access\, and protecting marginalized communities. \nRep. Ron Reynolds: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETTexas State Representative of House District 27 who serves as Chair of the Black Caucus for the state of Texas. Rep. Ron Reynolds serves on the following committees: Environmental Regulation as Ranking Member; and\, Land & Resource Management. He also holds leadership roles as Chair of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; Vice Chair of the Texas Energy & Climate Caucus; and\, Chair of the Texas HBCU Legislative Caucus; the first African American elected as state representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction. He is the Leader of the Black Legislative Caucus in Texas\, Former Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Houston\, Past President of the Houston Lawyers Association\, and Past President of the Missouri City & Vicinity NAACP. \nDianne Wilkerson: 12:15 PM – 12:57 PM ETFirst African American Female to serve in the Massachusetts Senate and TJC Board Treasurer \nDr. Elsie Scott: 12:15 PM – 12:57 PM ETDr. Elsie L. Scott is a political scientist\, educator\, and public policy leader. Elsie L. Scott\, Ph.D. has served as the New York City Police Department Deputy Commissioner of Training\, as an executive in the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington\,DC and law enforcement specialist who consulted with a number of police departments across the country. She formerly served as President and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Beyond academia\, Dr. Scott has held influential roles in law enforcement and nonprofit leadership. She has worked with the Detroit Police Department and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Dr. Elsie L. Scott is also a writer. She has served as a special section editor for the Journal of Leadership published by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation\, contributing to thought leadership on public policy and civic engagement. Her writing often focuses on leadership development\, law enforcement reform\, and political participation within the Black community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, August 12th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, Entitled “#FreeDC! The Perils of Presidential Overreach: The Trump Takeover of Texas and Washington\, D.C.”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Rep. Jolanda Jones; Rep. Rep. Ron Reynolds; Dr. Elsie Scott; and\, Dianne Wilkerson. \nTexas Redistricting DramaHere’s a detailed summary of the latest developments in the Texas redistricting standoff\, as of August 8–11\, 2025: \nTexas Republicans are attempting to pass a mid-decade redistricting plan that would add five GOP-leaning congressional districts\, potentially shifting control of the U.S. House in 2026. On August 11th\, Texas Republicans attempted again to convene the House for a vote on redrawing congressional maps that would favor their party\, but failed to reach quorum due to the ongoing Democratic walkout. Only 94 members were present—just short of the 100 needed. House Speaker Dustin Burrows issued civil arrest warrants for absent Democrats and set a Friday\, August 15 deadline for their return. Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to continue calling special sessions until the vote can proceed. The Texas Constitution (Article III\, Section 10) requires two-thirds of each chamber to be present to conduct official business. It also allows either chamber to compel attendance through civil arrest—but only within state lines. Lawmakers who flee Texas cannot be forcibly returned. \nDemocratic lawmakers remain out of state\, appearing at press events in Illinois and California alongside governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker. Abbott has stated that if they re-enter Texas\, they will be arrested and brought to the Capitol. \nTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit with the Texas Supreme Court on August 8th seeking to vacate the seats of 13 Democratic state representatives who fled the state to block a vote on a mid-decade redistricting plan. The proposed map would add five Republican-leaning congressional districts\, potentially shifting control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms. \nPaxton’s lawsuit argues that the lawmakers’ absence constitutes “abandonment of office\,” citing public statements they made affirming their refusal to return. Among those named are Reps. Gene Wu\, Ron Reynolds\, Jessica González\, Chris Turner\, Ana-Maria Ramos\, and others from North Texas\, Houston\, and Austin. Paxton claims their actions “sabotaged the constitutional process and violated the oath they swore to uphold.” \nGovernor Greg Abbott had previously filed a similar petition targeting Rep. Gene Wu\, which Paxton publicly disputed\, asserting that only the attorney general has standing to bring such a case under Texas law. Paxton also stated that if Democrats do not return by August 15th\, he will pursue additional filings. \nLegal experts widely question the legitimacy of Paxton’s argument. The Texas Constitution permits quorum-breaking as a legislative tactic\, and courts have historically upheld it. Constitutional law scholar Charles “Rocky” Rhodes stated that breaking quorum does not equate to abandoning office\, and that Paxton’s theory stretches legal precedent. Chad Dunn\, a former attorney for the Texas Democratic Party\, emphasized that lawmakers retain discretion over attendance and that intent to relinquish office must be proven—something not evident in this case. \nPaxton himself acknowledged the legal complexity\, noting in interviews that the process would require filing individual suits in each member’s district\, many of which are Democratic strongholds. If successful\, the seats would be filled via special elections\, but the timeline and legal hurdles make that outcome uncertain. \nIn parallel\, Paxton’s office filed a separate suit in Tarrant County against Beto O’Rourke’s organization\, Powered by People\, for allegedly fundraising to support the absent Democrats. A temporary restraining order was granted to halt further donations\, though legal analysts say the bribery allegations are unlikely to hold up without direct evidence of quid pro quo. \nThe Texas Supreme Court\, composed entirely of Republican justices\, has not yet ruled on Paxton’s petition. In 2021\, the court affirmed that the legislature can compel attendance but did not endorse expulsion for quorum-breaking. \nQuorum-breaking has a long history in Texas politics\, dating back to 1870. Notable examples include the 1979 “Killer Bees” incident\, the 2003 redistricting walkout\, and the 2021 voting rights protest. While these efforts rarely block legislation permanently\, they serve as high-profile messaging tactics. Political scientists describe the current walkout as symbolic but constitutionally valid\, with Democrats using it as a last resort to stall redistricting and other controversial bills. \nNotably\, Republicans themselves have used the tactic. In 2003\, Democrats fled the state to block a mid-decade redistricting plan\, and in 2021\, they left again to protest voting restrictions. At the time\, many Republicans—including then-Governor Rick Perry—acknowledged the legality of quorum-breaking\, even if they criticized its use. The Texas Tribune notes that while Republicans condemned the 2021 walkout\, they did not pursue legal removal of seats\, and some GOP lawmakers privately admitted it was a valid procedural tool. \nTexas Republicans\, led by Governor Greg Abbott and Senator John Cornyn\, have escalated efforts to locate and potentially arrest the over 50 Democratic state lawmakers by appealing to the FBI. On August 6th\, Cornyn sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel requesting federal assistance to track down the absent legislators. According to Cornyn\, the FBI agreed to assist\, though it remains unclear what resources or legal authority the agency is using. \nPresident Donald Trump publicly supported the move\, stating the FBI “may have to” get involved to locate the Democrats\, whom he accused of abandoning their constitutional duties. Abbott echoed this sentiment\, claiming the FBI would help identify and return the lawmakers to Texas\, where civil arrest warrants have already been issued. \nDemocrats and legal experts have strongly pushed back. According to Northeastern University law professor Dan Urman\, the FBI lacks jurisdiction in this case because quorum-breaking is not a criminal offense. Federal law allows FBI involvement only in cases involving fugitives from felony prosecution\, which does not apply here. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker\, where many Democrats are staying\, has stated he will not cooperate with any effort to forcibly return them. \nDemocratic leaders in Congress\, including Reps. Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia\, sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Patel expressing concern over the politicization of federal law enforcement. They cited past precedent\, including a 2003 Texas court ruling that the Department of Public Safety could not apprehend lawmakers for breaking quorum. They also referenced the 2003 incident when then-House Majority Leader Tom DeLay was reprimanded for involving federal agencies in tracking Democratic lawmakers. \nThe FBI has declined to comment publicly on its role\, and legal analysts note that any federal involvement in a state-level political dispute could raise serious constitutional questions. Democrats argue the move is an abuse of power and part of a broader effort to criminalize political protest. \nMeanwhile\, Democratic-led states are threatening retaliatory redistricting. California is preparing a special election in November to authorize new maps that could offset Texas’s proposed gains only if Texas goes through with its plan. Governor Newsom sent a formal letter to Trump on Monday\, August 11\, demanding that he call off the nationwide redistricting push led by Republican-controlled states. Newsom warned that the GOP’s effort to redraw congressional maps mid-decade—especially in Texas—was “playing with fire” and undermining democratic norms ahead of the 2026 elections. He pledged that California would stand down from its own retaliatory redistricting effort if red states did the same. \nNewsom’s letter came after Trump publicly endorsed the Texas redistricting plan and called for a new census to justify further map changes. In response\, Newsom announced that California would pursue a statewide ballot measure to temporarily bypass its independent redistricting commission and allow voters to approve a new map that could add five Democratic-leaning seats. He gave Trump until Tuesday\, August 12th\, to respond\, stating in a video: “We’re not going to sit back and watch you light democracy on fire. We will fight fire with fire.” \nThis move signals escalating redistricting warfare between blue and red states. Trump has not publicly responded to Newsom’s ultimatum\, though he is expected to address it during his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15th. \nThe standoff is intensifying\, with national implications for the 2026 midterms. Legal experts note that Democrats would need to remain out of state until November to block the vote entirely\, which is historically difficult to sustain. If the maps aren’t finalized soon\, Texas may face delays in its primary schedule. \nThe current special session is scheduled to end August 19th\, but Abbott has indicated he may call additional sessions. Without quorum\, the House cannot pass any legislation\, including the redistricting bill or other measures such as SB 7\, which would restrict bathroom access for transgender individuals in public buildings. \n“The Federal Takeover of the District of Columbia Police Department” – Article by Dr. Elsie Scott \nOn August 11\, 2025\, President Trump announced that the Federal government is “restoring law and order in the District of Columbia” by “mobilizing the District of Columbia National Guard”. The takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is reportedly justified based on the murders of two embassy staffers and a Congressional intern\, the beating of a former DOGE employee\, and the need to ensure the functioning of the government. \nAs a long-time resident of Washington\, DC\, a former employee of the MPD\, a former training director for the New York Police Department\, and a consultant to other police department\, the actions by the President are very disturbing. The crime statistics as documented by the FBI show that the crime rate in DC is declining\, not increasing. There is a need to keep reducing crime in the District and throughout the country\, but that is no justification exaggerating statistics.  \nHe announced that the Attorney General will be in charge. What expertise does this political appointee have that qualifies her to run the MPD? What will be the role of Chief Pamela Smith?  \nThe executive order states that “special conditions of an emergency nature exist that require the use of the Metropolitan Police Department…for Federal purposes.” If the MPD is being taken over for Federal purposes\, who will be responsible for protecting the citizens of the District? The National Guard officers have not been trained in local laws\, and they have no relationships with the communities in which they will be serving. They do not know the local statutes. They do not know our neighborhoods and our citizens. One of the best examples of the misuse of the National Guard was the deployment of soldiers to the campus of Kent State University in 1970. The untrained soldiers fired on unarmed students\, killing four and wounding another nine. \nWe\, the taxpaying citizens of the District\, have not asked for this deployment. The Executive Order states that “violence and crime hamper the recruitment and retention of essential Federal employees”. We\, the residents\, are more worried about crime increasing due to the loss of federal jobs than we are about the effects of crime on “recruitment and retention” of federal workers. Where are these jobs coming from? \nThe President has not focused on local victims of crime. Would there be this kind of attention if all the victims were poor DC residents? Some residents have praised the decision to deploy federal troops\, but will their praise continue if their friends and family become victims of abuse? There is also the question of whether citizens will be harassed and arrested for petty crimes such as drinking out of open containers on Federal property. If citizens who are praising the action by Trump do not see a decline in crime and violence in their communities\, will they continue to support the takeover? Another major factor is the length of the takeover and the action by Congress in the fall related to the Home Rule act. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWelcome\, guests\, this week’s show is highlighting two of President Trump’s most egregious and impactful executive overreaches: 1) his move to stack the 2026 election by gerrymandering Texas and to institute mid-decade gerrymandering despite the normal process requiring a 2030 Census; and\, 2) his takeover of Washington\, D.C. law enforcement and his criminalization of the homeless. \nLet’s start with the Texas Gerrymandering and the ongoing war. Rep. Reynolds\, welcome back! You are now in your second week of “refugee” status from the state of Texas. Please recap for our audience what has led to 50 Democratic members of the Texas legislature fleeing the state.\nRep. Jones\, welcome to your inaugural Igniting Change appearance!! Can you tell our audience what this experience has been like for you?\nDr. Scott\, besides your tremendous police experience\, you are also quite a political science expert- you’ve earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Atlanta University\, now known as Clark Atlanta University. How do you interpret this war that President Trump has started with the Texas gerrymandering? How do you see the long-range implications of this 2025 gerrymandering war?\nDianne\, you have served as a state senator and have seen many redistricting battles in the state of Massachusetts. What\, in your opinion\, is unique about this 2025 battle?\nRep. Jones\, how are your constituents back home reacting to all of this?\nEveryone\, how do you think President Trump is going to react to Governor Gavin Newsom’s letter demanding a “ceasefire”? [Governor Newsom sent a formal letter to Trump on Monday\, August 11\, demanding that he call off the nationwide redistricting push led by Republican-controlled states. Newsom warned that the GOP’s effort to redraw congressional maps mid-decade—especially in Texas—was “playing with fire” and undermining democratic norms ahead of the 2026 elections. He pledged that California would stand down from its own retaliatory redistricting effort if red states did the same.] \nRepresentatives Jones and Reynolds\, are you worried about the threats from Paxton and Abbott to seek the removal of you and others from office?\nRep. Reynolds\, how are you and everybody else reacting to Senator John Cornyn’s solicitation of the engagement of the FBI in facilitating the arrest of you and your compatriots?\nDr. Scott\, as we are holding our show today\, the streets of DC are being invaded. \nPresident Donald Trump has recently threatened and begun deploying a range of federal law enforcement agencies in Washington\, D.C.\, under the claim of combating violent crime—even though crime rates have been falling. Here’s a breakdown of the agencies and forces involved:\n? Trump’s Federal Law Enforcement Actions in Washington\, D.C. (2025)\n\nMarch 14\, 2025 \n\n\nEO 14288: “Restoring Safety and Order in the Nation’s Capital” \n\n\nCreated the “D.C. Safe and Beautiful” task force to address crime and homelessness \n\n\n\n\nAugust 8\, 2025 \n\n\nEO 14325: “Federal Surge Deployment for Urban Crime Prevention” \n\n\nDeployed 450 federal officers from FBI\, DEA\, Secret Service\, Park Police\, ATF\, and others \n\n\n\n\nAugust 10\, 2025EO 14326: “Emergency Mobilization of the D.C. National Guard” \n\n\nAnnounced activation of up to 800 troops and intent to federalize MPD \n\n\n\n\nAugust 11\, 2025 \n\n\nEO 14327: “Temporary Federal Oversight of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department” \n\n\nDeclared a public safety emergency and placed MPD under federal control \n\n\nAppointed the U.S. Attorney General to oversee MPD operations \n\n\n\n\nAugust 11\, 2025 \n\n\nEO 14328: “Federal Protection of Government Continuity in the District of Columbia” \n\n\nCited embassy staff murders and threats to federal operations as justification \n\n\nFBI agents began street patrols and license plate scans \n\n\nFederal officers initiated removal of homeless encampments from federal areas \n\n\nDEA and Park Police began leading enforcement in designated zones \n\n\n\nDr. Scott\, you have recently written an article on this. Can you summarize your top concerns about Trump’s recent three executive orders?\nTo all our guests\, what are the implications of Trump’s D.C. Takeover for the nation?\nDr. Scott\, how do we get out of this hole? A number of Congresspeople have railed against his actions. What do you see as the next steps to stop him from turning D.C. into a police state?\nDr. Scott and Dianne\, what can our listeners do to help in D.C.?\nRepresentatives Reynolds and Jones\, what can our audience do to help in Texas and what are your final one-minute thoughts to our audience?\nEveryone\, thank you for being on the show. How can our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners: when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to vote NO and protest the SAVE Act to stay in those streets! TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-august-12-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TJC-081225-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250805T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174843 CREATED:20250805T150445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T152528Z UID:2725-1754395200-1754398800@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – August 5: WANTED!: Texas Legislators Flee Unjust Redistricting and Alligator Alcatraz Protests DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n August 5\, 2025: WANTED!: Texas Legislators Flee Unjust Redistricting and Alligator Alcatraz Protests\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nJohn Nichols: 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM Eastern TimeNational Affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times. Books authored or co-authored by Nichols include “The Genius of Impeachment” and “The Death and Life of American Journalism”\, and his latest\, co-written with Senator Bernie Sanders\, is the New York Times bestseller “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism” \nRep. Ron Reynolds: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETTexas State Representative of House District 27 who serves as Chair of the Black Caucus for the state of Texas; the first African American elected as state representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction; Leader of the Black Legislative Caucus in Texas; Former Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Houston\, Past President of the Houston Lawyers Association and Past President of the Missouri City & Vicinity NAACP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, August 5th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, Entitled “WANTED!: Texas Legislators Flee Unjust Redistricting and Alligator Alcatraz Protests”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Rep. Ron Reynolds and John Nichols. \nTexas Redistricting DramaFor the first 20 minutes of the show\, our guest John Nichols will break down what’s happening with the Texas redistricting drama right now. Here’s the background behind what’s unfolding in Texas: \nGovernor Greg Abbott and the Republican-controlled legislature are pushing a new redistricting plan that aims to create five additional Republican-controlled congressional districts. This move is widely seen as a partisan gerrymander – redrawing voting maps to favor one party – especially after former President Trump reportedly encouraged the strategy. \nIn response\, Democratic lawmakers fled the state to block a quorum and delay the vote. Without the required number of legislators present\, the House couldn’t conduct official business\, essentially freezing the redistricting process. Texas House Republicans are unable to reach a quorum because more than 50 Democratic lawmakers have left the state. This walkout prevents the chamber from meeting the two-thirds attendance threshold required to conduct official business\, effectively halting a vote on a controversial redistricting plan that would add five Republican congressional seats.  \nTexas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu issued his statement on Sunday\, August 3\, 2025\, as part of a press release explaining why Democratic lawmakers left the state to break quorum and block the redistricting vote. He explained the decision by saying it was made with moral clarity and accused Governor Abbott of using a racist map that would silence Black and Latino Texans and that Democrats would not be complicit in undermining communities that have fought for representation. \nThe situation mirrors past episodes of partisan battles over voting rights and map-drawing in Texas but stands out because of the involvement of a former president and the unusually forceful measures being proposed to compel legislative attendance \nTexas Governor Greg Abbott issued a strongly worded ultimatum on August 4\, 2025\, regarding Democratic legislators who fled the state to block a redistricting vote. Abbott said: \n“The derelict Democrat House members must return to Texas and be in attendance when the House reconvenes at 3:00 PM on Monday\, August 4\, 2025. For any member who fails to do so\, I will invoke Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0382 to remove the missing Democrats from membership in the Texas House.” \nTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton added more aggressive language\, posting: \n“Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found\, arrested\, and brought back to the Capitol immediately. We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law.” \nAbbott also threatened felony charges for lawmakers who accepted donations to cover fines from their absence\, saying they may have violated bribery laws and that he would use his full extradition authority to demand their return. \nHere’s a deeper dive into what the Texas redistricting plan is doing—and how it fits into the state’s long\, contentious history with gerrymandering: \n?️ What the Current Redistricting Plan Would Do\n\n\nAdds 5 new Republican-leaning congressional districts: These are strategically drawn in areas like Houston\, Austin\, Dallas\, and South Texas\, many of which have large Hispanic populations. \n\n\nTargets Democratic incumbents: Some districts now pit Democratic lawmakers against each other\, forcing tough primary battles or pushing them into less favorable territory. \n\n\nSolidifies GOP control: The new map is designed to reduce competitive races and protect Republican incumbents\, giving the party a buffer in the U.S. House ahead of the 2026 midterms. \n\n\nTriggers national ripple effects: Democratic governors in blue states like California are considering retaliatory redistricting to offset GOP gains. \n\n\n? Historical Context of Texas Redistricting\n\n\nRedistricting happens every 10 years after the census\, but Texas has a history of mid-decade redraws when politically convenient. \n\n\n1876 Constitution: Established the framework for Texas’s redistricting process\, including the “county line rule” for state House districts. \n\n\nFrequent legal challenges: Courts have struck down Texas maps repeatedly for racial and partisan gerrymandering—in the 1960s\, 70s\, 80s\, 90s\, and 2000s. \n\n\nVoting Rights Act of 1965: Historically required federal approval for changes in states with discriminatory histories\, including Texas. That oversight was weakened by the Supreme Court in 2013. \n\n\nRecent precedent: The 2021 maps were already criticized for diluting minority voting power. The current push is even more aggressive\, reportedly at the urging of former President Trump. \n\n\n⚖️ Legal and Political Implications\n\n\nFederal courts have limited power to intervene in partisan gerrymandering since the 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause decision. \n\n\nRace-based challenges are still possible under the Voting Rights Act\, especially if minority communities are “cracked” or “packed” to reduce their influence. \n\n\nDemocratic lawmakers have fled the state to block the vote\, risking fines and arrest\, echoing similar standoffs in 2003 and 2021. \n\n\n“Alligator Alcatraz” Protests \nOur second guest\, Rep\, Ron Reynolds will continue the discussion on the Texas Redistricting drama and will also discuss the protests at and around Alligator Alcatraz. There is an ongoing hunger strike at “Alligator Alcatraz” by the people detained there which has entered its 14th day\, as of the day of this show\, August 5th. The strike began on July 23\, as was confirmed by detainee Pedro Lorenzo Concepción\, with detainees refusing food to protest what they describe as inhumane and unsanitary conditions\, including lack of medical care\, poor hygiene\, and restricted access to legal counsel. \nOne detainee\, Pedro Hernández\, has been hospitalized but continues to refuse food. His wife has publicly expressed fear that he may die in custody or be deported alone back to Cuba. Meanwhile\, DHS officials deny the existence of the hunger strike\, calling the reports “false allegations” and “fake news”. \nFaith leaders and activists have held interfaith prayer vigils outside the facility and town halls\, and some religious groups have recently gained access to minister inside. The situation remains tense\, with conflicting narratives between detainees\, advocates\, and government officials. Despite repeated denials from the Department of Homeland Security\, multiple outlets continue to report that detainees are refusing food to protest unsanitary conditions\, lack of medical care\, and restricted legal access. The conflicting narratives haven’t slowed coverage\, and the detainees’ protest appears to be holding strong. \nKristi Noem announced plans to use Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz detention center as a blueprint for expanding state-run immigration facilities across the country. She proposed building similar centers near airport runways in states like Arizona\, Nebraska\, and Louisiana to increase deportation efficiency and lower costs. \nThe Florida facility\, built in eight days at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport\, houses thousands of detainees in tents and trailers surrounded by swampland. While it’s faced criticism over unsanitary conditions and legal challenges\, Noem argues it’s more cost-effective than traditional ICE contracts with private prisons. She believes it allows for quicker processing and shorter detention periods\, aligning with the Trump administration’s goal to double detention capacity and accelerate deportations. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n SEGMENT WITH JOHN NICHOLS (12:00 PM – 12:20 PM Eastern Time) \n\nHi John\, welcome back to Igniting Change.  We now find ourselves in a redistricting war with President Trump successfully urging the Texas GOP legislature to use partisan gerrymandering to create 5 more Republican controlled congressional districts.  Why is this so wrong?  \nJohn\, Gov Abbott has announced that he is going to “remove the missing Democrats from membership in the Texas House.” The full quote in his strongly worded ultimatum on August 4\, 2025\, was: \n“The derelict Democrat House members must return to Texas and be in attendance when the House reconvenes at 3:00 PM on Monday\, August 4\, 2025. For any member who fails to do so\, I will invoke Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0382 to remove the missing Democrats from membership in the Texas House.”\nJohn\, Additionally\, Abbott threatened felony charges for any lawmakers who accepted donations to cover fines incurred by their absence\, stating they may have “violated bribery laws” and that he would use his “full extradition authority” to demand their return to Texas.\nIs this legal?\nKen Paxton\, the Texas Attorney General\, used even more aggressive language—specifically the phrase “hunt down”— who posted:\n“Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found\, arrested\, and brought back to the Capitol immediately. We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law”\nWhat is your perspective of how the media is handling the reporting on this Texas ham-handed Partisan Gerrymandering at the behest of a sitting President?\nJohn\, What do you want to say to our audience? \nJohn\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\nSEGMENT WITH Chairman Reynolds (12:20 PM – 12:56 PM Eastern Time) \n\nChairman Reynolds\, we have been here before with the Texas GOP attacking our democracy with voter suppression.  How is this time different?  \nChairman Reynolds\, What can our listeners do to support the Texas legislators who have fled from the State?\nChairman Reynolds\, How can our listeners make their opposition to this Partisan gerrymandering known to the Texas GOP?\nChairman Reynolds\, What do you think about the urging of the Blue State Democrat Controlled States like California to respond with their own partisan gerrymandering?\nChairman Reynolds\, as Chair of the Black Caucus for the State of Texas\, What have the Democratic members done in response to this proposed legislative hijacking?  \nChairman Reynolds\, Let’s focus now on “Alligator Alcatraz”. What is Alligator Alcatraz?\nChairman Reynolds\, Why has it become a symbol of the heartless mass deportation policy of the Trump Administration?\nChairman Reynolds\, What do you think of the hunger strike over the alleged inhumane conditions at this facility?  \nChairman Reynolds\, Kristi Noem\, has announced that she wants Alligator Alcatraz to become a model for other detention centers in the nation. Why should our listeners be concerned about the impact of this model on their communities?\nChairman Reynolds\,  What should our listeners do to oppose these policies?  \nChairman Reynolds\, What do you hope will happen to rein in the abuses of this detention center?  \nChairman Reynolds\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners: \n\n\nJoin the Social Media Storm for the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act\, happening now at 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, hosted by the Leadership Conference. View their website and social media to participate. \n\n\nAugust 6th\, 7:00 PM Eastern Time\, TJC National Teletown Hall commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. \n\n\nwhen you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to vote NO and protest the SAVE Act \n\n\nto stay in those streets!  \n\n\nTJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n\n\n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-august-05-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TJC-080525-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250729T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174843 CREATED:20250729T144018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144922Z UID:2708-1753790400-1753794000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – July 29: Courting Justice: The Supreme Court\, State Courts\, and The Fight for Racial Justice DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n July 29\, 2025: Courting Justice: The Supreme Court\, State Courts\, and The Fight for Racial Justice\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDamario Solomon-Simmons\, Esq.: 12:03 PM – 12:15 PM ET [11:03 AM – 11:15 AM Central Time]In addition to his law practice\, Damario is a nationally sought-after speaker and social commentator on civil rights\, the business of sports\, and public policy issues. He is co-founder of the MVP Foundation. \nDenise Leiberman\, Esq.: 12:15 PM – 12:55 PM ET  [11:15 AM – 11:55 AM Central Time]Director & General Counsel at Missouri Voter Protection Coalition; Civil rights attorney and nationally recognized voting rights expert and movement lawyer who has worked closely with non-profit and grass roots advocacy organizations in Missouri and around the country for the last 25 years \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, July 29th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, Entitled “Courting Justice: The Supreme Court\, State Courts\, and The Fight for Racial Justice”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. from Nashville and Maryland\, and will feature special guest Damario Solomon-Simmons\, Esq. and Denise Leiberman\, Esq. \nAt the beginning of the show we will pay tribute to the lives lost from the senseless killing from gun and knife violence that occurred this week across the nation. Our show will then feature a  discussion with civil rights Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons regarding his groundbreaking litigation to force accountability among governmental entities for the Tulsa Massacre and its persisting inequalities; and\, the successful litigation to recognize Black Native Americans’ rights under treaty law.   \nThe 2024-2025 Supreme Court term has left a wave of disappointment in its wake. The Court issued major decisions which undermined personal freedoms and Constitutional rights including those for the LGBTQIA community\, especially people who are trans\, and the undermining of long-established law allowing parents to now opt out of lessons if they state a “religious belief” as a reason for not wanting their child\, in a public school setting\, to learn about diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. In addition\, the Court used the shadow docket\, also known as the emergency docket\, to allow President Trump to infringe upon congressional authority in the federal sector\, including firing agency commissioners\, workers\, and infringing upon the operations of independent US agencies. Most disturbingly\, the Court sided with the Trump Administration in limiting the power of federal district courts to issue “universal” injunctions. Fortunately\, the Court did issue some favorable opinions affecting criminal justice\, policing\, and governmental abuse. Indeed\, one of the major cases this year involved the Court’s injunction against the Trump Administration’s use of The Alien Enemies Act of 1798.  \nSpecial guest Attorney Denise Leiberman will discuss another critical development of the Court involving its issuance of an extended stay in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe. This case centers on whether private individuals can use Section 1983 to enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act\, which prohibits racial vote dilution. The plaintiffs—two Native American tribes and individual voters—challenged North Dakota’s 2021 redistricting plan\, arguing it diluted Native voting power. A federal district court agreed and imposed a fairer map\, which led to the election of three Native legislators in 2024. \nHowever\, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private citizens cannot sue under Section 2\, making it the only circuit to block private enforcement of this key civil rights provision. The Plaintiffs entreated the Supreme Court to issue a stay\, warning that the ruling would lead to substantial and immediate irreparable harm.  \n**Supreme Court Stay Details**: \nOn July 24\, 2025\, the Supreme Court granted a stay of the Eighth Circuit’s mandate. This means: \n– The fairer map imposed by the district court remains in effect for now. \n– The stay will last until the Court decides whether to hear the case (via a petition for certiorari). \n– If the Court declines to hear it\, the stay ends automatically. \n– If the Court agrees to hear it\, the stay remains until a final decision is issued. \nJustice Brett Kavanaugh initially issued an administrative stay on July 16\, and the full Court later granted the formal stay. Justices Thomas\, Alito\, and Gorsuch dissented\, saying they would have denied the application. \nSources/More Reading: \n\n\nHowe\, A. (2025\, July 24). Supreme Court pauses ruling that potentially weakens the Voting Rights Act. SCOTUSblog. https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/07/supreme-court-pauses-ruling-that-potentially-weakens-the-voting-rights-act/ \n\n\n\n\nJustia. (2025\, May 14). Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe\, No. 23-3655 (8th Cir.). https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca8/23-3655/23-3655-2025-05-14.html \n\n\n\n\nDemocracy Docket. (2025\, July 24). Supreme Court blocks 8th Circuit’s anti-VRA ruling for now. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/supreme-court-blocks-8th-circuits-anti-vra-ruling-for-now/ \n\n\n\n\nCommon Cause. (2025\, May 14). Explainer: 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals makes it harder to protect voting rights in 7 states. https://www.commoncause.org/articles/explainer-8th-u-s-circuit-court-of-appeals-makes-it-harder-to-protect-voting-rights-in-7-states/ \n\n\n\n\nBrennan Center for Justice. (2025\, July 16). Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/court-cases/turtle-mountain-band-chippewa-indians-v-howe \n\n\nOur discussion will look at the overall negative consequences of the 8th Circuit’s position that there is no private right of action under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Notably\, yesterday the 8th Circuit expanded its doctrine by finding no private right of action under Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act in a new case\, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. (2025\, July 28). Arkansas United v. John Thurston\, No. 22-2918. Justia. https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca8/22-2918/22-2918-2025-07-28.html  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [At the beginning of the show\, Barbara and Daryl will pay tribute to the lives lost from the senseless killing from gun and knife violence that occurred this week across the nation.]  \nSEGMENT WITH Attorney Solomon-Simmons (11:03 AM – 11:15 AM Central Time) \n\nAttorney Solomon-Simmons\, please tell our audience how many years you have fought for justice for the Tulsa Massacre and the Greenwood Community.\nMost recently\, there was a new development by its new mayor. Can you tell our audience what has happened?\nThere is an unknown history regarding Black Native Americans and their fight for full official recognition and equal treatment under U.S. treaties by various First Nations\, including the Cherokee. Please tell our audience about your recent victory last week.\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\nSEGMENT WITH Attorney Denise Leiberman (11:15 AM – 11:55 AM Central Time) \n\nAttorney Denise\, Daryl and I just finished a panel for the National Bar Association on the 2024-2025 Supreme Court term. Can you summarize for our audience in one word how you would describe the Supreme Court’s decision making in the last term.\n{Why did you choose that word?)\nWe are on the verge of the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act\, which TJC will be commemorating with a national TeleTown Hall at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on the Anniversary of August 6th. The Supreme Court issued a very important stay in Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians v. Howe. Why is this case so important for all voters in our nation?\nWhat has been the impact of the 8th Circuit’s denial of the private right of action under the Voting Rights Act’s Section 2?\nAnd Now they have expanded that jurisdiction to Section 208- what does that mean?\nWhat can our listeners do to educate themselves and others about this very dangerous doctrine of no private right of action?\nDenise\, most voting rights advocates are extremely cautious and worried about the Supreme Court’s direction on voting rights\, including its bizarre rescheduling of the Louisiana v. Callais (Supreme Court of the United States. (2025\, June 27). Louisiana v. Callais\, No. 24-109. https://www.oyez.org/cases/2025/24-109 ). What are your hopes for this upcoming term?\nHow can our audience get involved if cert is sought and granted by the Supreme Court for the 2025-2026 term? \nYou have observed that the July 17th John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Protests in your anchor city of St. Louis and across the country served in many ways as an antidote to the anti-democracy attacks on our voting rights. Tell our audience more.\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners: \n\n\nTomorrow’s\, Wednesday\, July 30th\, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM CST for an engaging Protect Our Vote fundraiser\, presented by The Transformative Justice Coalition in Chicago.  \n\n\nAugust 6th\, 7:00 PM Eastern Time\, TJC National Teletown Hall commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. \n\n\nwhen you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to vote NO and protest the SAVE Act \n\n\nto stay in those streets!  \n\n\nTJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n\n\n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-july-29-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TJC-072925-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250722T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250722T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174843 CREATED:20250722T143555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T144430Z UID:2693-1753185600-1753189200@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – July 22: HISTORY MADE! July 17th John Lewis ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Reaches Unprecedented Thursday Nationwide Turnout at 1700 Events!! DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n July 22\, 2025: HISTORY MADE! July 17th John Lewis ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Reaches Unprecedented Thursday Nationwide Turnout at 1700 Events!!\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDiane Arbery: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETEldest Aunt of Ahmaud Arbery; Major organizer in Brunswick\, Georgia; Lead Organizer of 2025 John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Brunswick Event \nBetty Magness: 12:15 PM – 12:57 PM ET (11:15 AM – 11:57 AM Central Time)Illinois Political Director\, Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Lead Organizer for flagship 2025 John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Chicago\, Illinois Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, July 22nd\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “HISTORY MADE! July 17th John Lewis ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Reaches  Unprecedented Thursday Nationwide Turnout at 1700 Events!!”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. from Nashville and Maryland\, and will feature special guests Diane Arbery Jackson\, Betty Magness\, and other guests. This show will recap the national July 17th\, 2025 John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Day of Action with lead organizers from various events nationwide. Diane Arbery Jackson was the Lead Organizer of 2025 John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Brunswick\, Georgia Event and Betty Magness was the Lead Organizer for flagship 2025 John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Chicago\, Illinois Event. View the livestream of the flagship Chicago event here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Wl5E_Uavfyg?si=B94hgD1dUnZKAopY. \nOn July 17th\, we honored the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies\, but with action. Across the country\, we took to the streets and into communities to uplift our non-violent struggle for justice\, voting rights\, just multiracial democracy\, and dignity for all. This was more than a nationwide protest movement—this was and is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against racial division; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms a continuation for Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! \nThrough the tremendous efforts of TJC\, Indivisible\, Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD)\, Public Citizen\, Black Voters Matters\, League of Women Voters\, Southern Poverty Law Center\, The Leadership Conference for Human and Civil Rights\, 50501\, and 170 other organizational partners\, the July 17th John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Mass Mobilization  reached unprecedented heights with 1\,700 John Lewis National Day of Action events nationwide. This is undoubtedly the largest racial justice international and national gatherings since the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. A distinguishing characteristic of these events were their multiracial composition. Many have noted how celebratory these events have been while maintaining their fierce protests of injustice in this country and demanding justice. Despite the naysayers who maintained that African-Americans would not participate in protests\, these events were often LED by African-Americans in the spirit of John Lewis. \nBarbara Arnwine is in Nashville\, Tennessee co-hosting the African American Policy Forum’s Summer Camp\, being held July 19th – July 24th in Nashville\, TN. The 2025 AAPF Summer Camp is being co-sponsored by TJC\, which has recruited a cohort of eight TJC Alumni to attend. Barbara Arnwine and Jonnita Dockens will be among the speakers. The Summer School is open to all those who want to attend. People can still register to attend and get more information at AAPF.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n Barbara and Daryl will take a moment of silence for the recent flooding that has happened nationwide\, most recently in Durham\, and a special thanks to everyone who has been helping the community of Durham\, North Carolina recover. \n\nBarbara\, Daryl\, and guests will give a remembrance tribute to Malcolm Jamal Warner\, who played Theo on the Cosby Show\,\nHeroes of the Week Award goes to all our Good Trouble Makers! Daryl will give special shout out to the 105-year-old woman who attended.]\nWelcome to your inaugural Igniting Change. Please share with our audience more about your background.\nWhy did you choose to become a leader of a July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action “Good Trouble Lives On” Event? \nPlease describe what it was like to lead an event.\nBetty\, please tell people about the uniqueness of the Chicago flagship event?\nBetty\, what was the significance of the National Broadcast\, which has been watched by thousands on the Transformative Justice Coalition’s Facebook page and YouTube channel?\nDianne\, your event was at Ahmaud Arbery Park\, named after your nephew who was so wrongfully slain for “Jogging While Black”. Give us an overview of how your event went and how did this teach the legacy of both Ahmaud Arbery and John Lewis?\n[Barbara comments on all of the TJC Alumni that hosted John Lewis events and the eight Alumni who was at the AAPF Summer Camp. Specifically she will discuss how they have been using their prior TJC Training to enhance the AAPF “Democracy Defenders” Summer Camp. Barbara will also highlight Jonnita Dockens’ strong guidance and molding of the Democracy Defenders Co-hort\, and how delighted TJC is that AAPF invited the eight TJC Alumni.] \nTell us about the demographic makeup of your events. \nThere were over 1\,700 John Lewis Day of Action hosted events across the country\, with 200 partners. This is our largest one ever since 2021. What subjects did people discuss during the events?\nHow did people voice their opposition to the wrongful policies of the Trump Administration and their support of multiculturalism and voting rights in the spirit of John Lewis?\nBased on your knowledge of historic Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s\, how do you compare the movements of the 1960’s that destroyed legally sanctioned racial segregation and fought for voting rights with today’s movements that seek to destroy this modern eugenics-based White Supremacy\, Oligarchy\, Authoritarianism\, and other Anti-Democracy forces? \nWhat are the next steps for everyone? (join call with TJC tonight for Next Steps]\n(Everyone\, What do you think should be the key demands of today’s protests?)\nEveryone\, What are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nEveryone\, How can our listeners get involved? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org)\nEveryone\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners: about AAPF’s Summer Camp\, taking place July 20th – 25th in Nashville\, Tennessee and to learn more at AAPF.org  when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to vote NO and protest the SAVE Act to stay in those streets!  \nTJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-july-22-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TJC-072225-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250715T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250715T142527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T143543Z UID:2675-1752580800-1752584400@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – July 15: On The Verge of Making History: July 17th John Lewis ‘Good Trouble Lives On!’ Reaches Unprecedented Heights DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n July 15\, 2025: On The Verge of Making History: July 17th John Lewis ‘Good Trouble Lives On!’ Reaches Unprecedented Heights\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDane Culbreath: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern Time (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pacific Time)San Diego Unified Student Union would be the one I lead\, however I’m also apart of 50501SD\, and ActivistSD is also partnered \nJoshua Raby: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeTransformative Justice Coalition Alumni; Alabama Disability Caucus Chair;  Hosting Birmingham\, Alabama July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action and Candle Light Vigil Event; Hosting 2 John Lewis National Day of Action 2025 Events in Birmingham \nAdrian Consonery Jr.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAdrian Consonery Jr. is a passionate community leader\, advocate\, and organizer dedicated to civic engagement and social impact and a Transformative Justice Coalition Voting Rights Alumni. He is the founder of Lyfeline Initiative Inc.\, a nonprofit focused on community development\, vocational rehabilitation\, and amplifying marginalized voices. With extensive experience in voter education\, registration\, and advocacy\, Adrian has worked with organizations such as Black Voters Matter\, the Transformative Justice Coalition\, and HOPE Worldwide. A current Business Management student at Grambling State University\, Adrian also serves as Young Adult Ministry Leader at Bridge Pointe Church in Marietta\, blending faith\, service\, and leadership to empower others. \nTimothy Jacob Wise: 12:10 PM – 12:20 PM ET (Joining between 12:10 and 12:20 for FIVE minutes)Tim Wise is a prominent author\, speaker\, and anti-racism educator whose work spans over three decades and includes nine influential books such as White Like Me and Dear White America. He has spoken at thousands of institutions\, offering tools for navigating racial dynamics and systemic inequality. As a Senior Fellow at the African American Policy Forum (AAPF)\, Wise contributes to public education and strategic dialogue on race\, power\, and institutional reform\, advancing the Forum’s mission to confront structural injustice through storytelling\, advocacy\, and truth-telling. \nMakayla Myers: 12:20 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeMakayla Myers is the Vice President of the NAACP PA State Conference\, Youth & College Division. Makayla is the Youth Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia.  Makayala is also the Founder and CEO at Stars of Giving Not For Profit Organization and she is the youngest Political Strategist & Consultant on the East Coast. Maykayla is a TJC Alumni from the Washington\, DC Class of 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, July 15th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “On The Verge of Making History: July 17th John Lewis ‘Good Trouble Lives On!’ Reaches Unprecedented Heights”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Joshua Raby\, Dane Culbreath\, Timothy Jacob Wise\, Adrian Consonery Jr.\, and Makayla Myers. This show is going to focus on Gen Z and Young Millennial Leaders who are leading John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” July 17th\, 2025 Events. We will be exploring what this Day of Action means for the younger generations\, including Gen Alpha. \nOn July 17\, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies\, but with action. Across the country\, we will take to the streets and into communities to uplift our non-violent struggle for justice\, voting rights\, just multiracial democracy\, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against racial division; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms\, a continuation for Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! \nThrough the tremendous efforts of TJC\, Indivisible\, Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD)\, Public Citizen\, Black Voters Matters\, League of Women Voters\, Southern Poverty Law Center\, The Leadership Conference for Human and Civil Rights\, 50501\, and 170 other organizational partners\, the July 17th John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Mass Mobilization is reaching unprecedented heights. At the time of the writing of this show description\, there are 1\,600+ John Lewis National Day of Action events\, 1\,639 confirmed with another 77 pending\, with more to come. We urge all interested in hosting an event\, volunteering\, or participating in an event to please sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org. Our show will feature the great organizing being done by many local organizers to make July 17th a major success. Our guests Joshua Raby\, Makayla Myers\, and Adrian Consonery Jr. are three of TJC’s Alumni and\, along with Dane Culbreath\, are hosting events throughout the country. \nFor a short five-minute segment\, Tim Wise will discuss the African American Policy Forum’s Summer Camp\, being held July 19th – July 24th in Nashville\, TN. The 2025 AAPF Summer Camp is being co-sponsored by TJC\, which has recruited a cohort of ten TJC Alumni to attend. Barbara Arnwine and Jonnita Dockens will be among the speakers. The Summer School is open to all those who want to attend. You can go to AAPF.org for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Barbara and Daryl have two special announcements: how people can watch the National Broadcast and Tuesday night’s Host meeting] \n\nDane\, Welcome to your inaugural Igniting Change. Please share with our audience more about your background.\nEveryone\, why have you chosen to become a leader of a July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action “Good Trouble Lives On” Event? \nJoshua\, Why are you hosting two events?\nEveryone\, why is it important to host an event specifically in your states?\nTim\, you are Senior Fellow at the African American Policy Forum (AAPF)\, which is hosting its Summer Camp and is actively recruiting people to attend. \nWhat is AAPF’s Summer Camp\, taking place July 20th – 25th in Nashville\, Tennessee? \nWhy is it important for people to attend this year’s Summer Camp?\n(Tim\, this is the second time this Summer Camp is being held in-person in your hometown of Nashville\, TN. It will be held at the historic Scarritt Bennett Center. \nTell people more about the historic Scarritt Bennett Center. )* (optional)\nTim\, Thanks for being on the show. How do people get in contact with you and join AAPF’s Summer School July 20th – 25th in Nashville\, Tennessee?\n(12:20 PM ET) Welcome Makayla!\,  You are talking to us from Charlotte\, North Carolina where you are attending the NAACP Annual Convention. Tell us what has that experience been like!\\nMakayla\, Out of all our organizers you have an especially difficult task of helping to organize your session while out of town! What has that experience been like?\nMakayla\, Joshua\, and Adrian\, how has your TJC training helped you in organizing your John Lewis event?\nDane\, you are a member of 50501. How has that organizing experience – from the April 5th Hands Off mass mobilization to today- affected your life?\nEveryone\, you will be organizing GenZ and Millennials to participate in John Lewis Day\, what do you hope will happen that day? Why are you urging Gen Z’ers to be involved?\nWhat should people expect on July 17th at your events?\nNow there are over 1\,600 John Lewis Day of Action hosted events across the country\, with 200 partners. This is our largest one ever since 2021. How do people sign up to join the John Lewis Day of Action? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org)\nEveryone\,  What should people expect at each of your events and please restate how people can join each of your events and where they’re being held.\nEveryone\, it is anticipated that on July 17th many of the people making Good Trouble with protests that day will be openly voicing opposition to this horrific bill. How do you think people will voice that opposition in the spirit of John Lewis?\nEveryone\, Based on your knowledge of historic Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s\, how do you compare the movements of the 1960’s that destroyed legally sanctioned racial segregation and fought for voting rights with today’s movements that seek to destroy this modern eugenics-based White Supremacy\, Oligarchy\, Authoritarianism\, and other Anti-Democracy forces? \nEveryone\, What do you think should be the key demands of today’s protests?\nEveryone\, What are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nEveryone\, How can our listeners get involved? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org)\nEveryone\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\nArnwine will remind listeners: \n\n to sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org to host or participate in a July 17th Event;\nabout AAPF’s Summer Camp\, taking place July 20th – 25th in Nashville\, Tennessee and to learn more at AAPF.org \nwhen you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to vote NO and protest the SAVE Act\nto stay in those streets! \nTJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.]\n\n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-july-15-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TJC-071525-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250708T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250715T134124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T135226Z UID:2664-1751976000-1751979600@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – July 8: Lessons From the Legacy of John Lewis: What the Budget Bill Means for Black America and the AAPF Summer Camp Advances On-going Fight Against Racial Fascism! DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n July 8\, 2025: Lessons From the Legacy of John Lewis: What the Budget Bill Means for Black America and the AAPF Summer Camp Advances On-going Fight Against Racial Fascism!\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nEboni Jean-Charles: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeTransformative Justice Coalition Alumni; Hosting John Lewis National Day of Action 2025 Event in Miami\, Florida at The Roots Bookstore & Market \nDr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETNew Head of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH); immediate past president of the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA); Executive Director\, Karson Institute for Race\, Peace\, and Social Justice; Professor\, Communication for “African and African American Studies”\, Loyola University Maryland; Host\, Today With Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM; twitter: @kayewhitehead @karsoninstitute \nDr. Karen McRae: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimePresident & CEO\, Concerned Black Men of America; Board Member of the Transformative Justice Coalition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, July 8th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Lessons From the Legacy of John Lewis: What the Budget Bill Means for Black America and the AAPF Summer Camp Advances On-going Fight Against Racial Fascism!”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Eboni Jean-Charles; Dr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead; and\, Dr. Karen McRae.  \nOn July 17\, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies\, but with action. Across the country\, we will take to the streets and into communities to uplift our non-violent struggle for justice\, voting rights\, just multiracial democracy\, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against racial division; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms\, a continuation for Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! \nThrough the tremendous efforts of TJC\, Indivisible\, Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD)\, Public Citizen\, Black Voters Matters\, League of Women Voters\, Southern Poverty Law Center\, The Leadership Conference for Human and Civil Rights\, 50501\, and 170 other organizational partners\, the July 17th John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Mass Mobilization is reaching unprecedented heights. At the time of the writing of this show description\, there are 1\,259+ John Lewis National Day of Action events\, 1\,052 confirmed with another 207 pending\, with more to come. We urge all interested in hosting an event\, volunteering\, or participating in an event to please sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org. Our show will feature the great organizing being done by many local organizers to make July 17th a major success. Our guest Eboni Jean-Charles is one of TJC’s Alumni and is hosting an event in Miami\, Florida at The Roots Bookstore & Market.  \nOur guest Dr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead is going to discuss the African-American Policy Forum’s Summer Camp\, being held July 19th – July 24th in Nashville\, TN. It has been famously stated by Toni Morrison during her 1995 speech at Howard University: \n“In 1995 racism may wear a new dress\, buy a new pair of boots\, but neither it nor its succubus twin fascism is new or can make anything new. It can only reproduce the environment that supports its own health: fear\, denial and an atmosphere in which its victims have lost the will to fight.” Morrison\, T. (1995). Racism and fascism. The Journal of Negro Education\, 64(3)\, 384–385.  \nYou can read Toni Morrison’s full essay Racism and Fascism as published in The Journal of Negro Education via this PDF hosted by Black Lives Matter at School: https://www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com/uploads/1/4/0/0/140009781/morrison-article.pdf  It includes the full text of her 1995 Howard University speech\, where she draws the chilling parallels between racism and fascism. The AAPF Summer Seminar and Summit will explore in depth the current threats in the US to voting rights and democracy by examining the Trump Administration push for authoritarianism.   \nThe 2025 AAPF Summer Camp is being co-sponsored by TJC\, which has recruited a cohort of ten TJC Alumni to attend. Barbara Arnwine and Jonnita Dockens will be among the speakers. The Summer School is open to all those who want to attend. You can go to AAPF.org for more information. \nOur guest Dr. Karen McRae will discuss “the Big Ugly Bill” and what it means for Black America. The misnomered “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4\, 2025\, after a dramatic legislative journey through Congress. Here’s a breakdown of its passage timeline and key highlights: \n?️ Passage Timeline\n\n\nMay 22\, 2025: Passed the House by a narrow 215–214 vote. \n\n\nJuly 1\, 2025: Passed the Senate 51–50\, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. \n\n\nJuly 3\, 2025: House approved the Senate’s amended version. \n\n\nJuly 4\, 2025: Signed into law by President Trump\, meeting his self-imposed Independence Day deadline. \n\n\nThe OBBBA is a sweeping budget reconciliation package that permanently extends many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act\, imposes new work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP\, phases out clean energy tax credits\, and allocates hundreds of billions toward border security and defense. While its proponents tout it as a pro-growth\, pro-security measure\, its implications for Black Americans are particularly significant and deeply concerning. \n? What the OBBBA Does\nThe OBBBA is a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that: \n\n\nPermanently extends many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)\, including individual tax rate reductions and the standard deduction. \n\n\nRaises the estate and gift tax exemption to $15 million per individual\, indexed for inflation. \n\n\nImposes Medicaid and SNAP work requirements\, potentially affecting millions of low-income Americans. \n\n\nPhases out clean energy tax credits for wind\, solar\, and EVs\, while preserving incentives for nuclear and geothermal. \n\n\nAllocates $350 billion for border security\, including wall construction and ICE expansion. \n\n\nRaises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion to avoid default. \n\n\nEconomic and Tax Policy Impacts \nThe bill’s extension of tax cuts disproportionately benefits high-income households\, who are more likely to be white and own capital assets. A 2024 analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy found that corporate tax cuts overwhelmingly benefit white households due to their greater ownership of stocks and bonds. In contrast\, Black households—who hold less wealth and fewer capital assets—receive a smaller share of the benefits\, exacerbating the racial wealth gap (Halley\, 2025). \nMedicaid and Healthcare Access \nOBBBA introduces stricter Medicaid eligibility requirements\, including work mandates and co-payments. Black Americans\, who made up 21% of Medicaid recipients in 2020\, are likely to be disproportionately affected by these changes. The rollback of Affordable Care Act subsidies and reduced federal Medicaid contributions may lead to coverage losses\, particularly among low-income Black families and pregnant women\, further worsening health disparities and maternal mortality rates (Redd\, 2025). \nEducation and Pell Grants \nThe bill cuts $2.7 million in Pell Grant funding and increases the credit load required for eligibility. Since approximately 60% of Black college students rely on Pell Grants\, these changes could force many to reduce their course loads or drop out entirely\, undermining educational attainment and economic mobility (Halley\, 2025). \nSNAP and Food Security \nSNAP benefits are cut by 30%\, with new work requirements and reduced state flexibility. In 2023\, 27% of SNAP recipients were Black. These cuts are expected to increase food insecurity in Black communities\, particularly among single-parent households and the elderly (Spearman\, 2025). \nClimate and Environmental Justice \nThe rollback of clean energy incentives and the reallocation of subsidies toward fossil fuels will likely increase pollution in urban areas\, where Black communities are overrepresented. These areas are already more vulnerable to extreme weather events and environmental degradation. The bill’s climate provisions are expected to worsen these disparities by slowing the transition to clean energy and increasing exposure to harmful emissions (Turner\, 2025). \nReproductive Rights and Healthcare Autonomy \nThe bill bans federal funding for insurance plans that cover abortion care\, even in states where abortion remains legal. Black women\, who are more likely to rely on publicly funded healthcare\, will face increased barriers to reproductive services\, compounding existing inequities in maternal health outcomes (Halley\, 2025). \nCriminal Justice and Immigration Enforcement \nWith $350 billion allocated to border security and deportation infrastructure\, the bill expands ICE operations and detention capacity. Critics argue that this will disproportionately affect Black immigrants and asylum seekers from Africa and the Caribbean\, especially with the introduction of a $100 asylum application fee (Halley\, 2025). \n? Effective Dates\n\n\nMost tax provisions take effect January 1\, 2026. \n\n\nMedicaid and SNAP changes begin in late 2026. \n\n\nClean energy credit phase-outs start mid-2026. \n\n\nBorder and defense funding begins immediately upon enactment. \n\n\n\n\n  \nReferences for effects on Black America: \nHalley\, P. S. (2025\, July 3). 13 ways Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact Black Americans. HBCU News. https://hbcunews.com/2025/07/03/13-ways-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-will-impact-black-americans/ \nRedd\, K. (2025\, June 8). A reckoning in policy: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its global impact on Black communities. Dear Black Woman. https://www.dearblackwoman.me/post/a-reckoning-in-policy-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-and-its-global-impact-on-black-communities \nSpearman\, D. (2025\, July 1). The Big Beautiful Bill: A reckoning for Black communities. African Elements. https://www.africanelements.org/news/the-big-beautiful-bill-a-reckoning-for-black-communities/ \nTurner\, J. (2025\, June 30). These maps show where Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill will cancel clean energy. Newsweek. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/these-maps-show-where-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-will-cancel-clean-energy/ar-AA1HI6eT \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nEboni\, Welcome to Igniting Change. You are a TJC Alumni from Florida. Please share with our audience more about your background.\nEboni\, why have you chosen to become a leader of a July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action “Good Trouble Lives On” Event?\nEboni\, why is it important to host an event specifically in Miami\, Florida?\nEboni\, What should people expect on July 17th at your event?\nEboni\, you will be organizing GenZ and Millennials to participate in John Lewis Day\, what do you hope will happen that day? Why are you urging Gen Z’ers to be involved?\nNow there are over 1\,200 John Lewis Day of Action hosted events across the country\, with 200 partners. This is our largest one ever since 2021. How do people sign up to join the John Lewis Day of Action? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org)\nDr. Kaye\, you are President of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)\,\, which is also a sponsor of AAPF’s Summer Camp and is actively recruiting people to attend. \nWhat is AAPF’s Summer Camp\, taking place July 20th – 25th in Nashville\, Tennessee? \nWhy is it important for people to attend this year’s Summer Camp?\nWhat are some of the unique instructional aspects of this Summer Camp?\nDr. Kaye\, this is the second time this Summer Camp is being held in-person in Nashville\, TN. It will be held at the historic Scarritt Bennett Center. \nWhy Nashville\, Tennessee?\nTell people more about the historic Scarritt Bennett Center.\nDr. McRae\, everyone on today’s show will be impacted by the infamous “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”\, or as we call it\, “The Ugly Bill”. What are some of the worst aspects of this bill? \nDr. McRae\, they purposefully staggered some of the worst aspects of the bill to be effective after the midterm elections. Another deceptive part of the bill is that the tax cuts for the rich are permanent\, but the tax deductions and “no taxes on tips” are all temporary and have limitations and all the cuts to Medicaid and Medicare are permanent. Medicaid and SNAP cuts are roughly $1.1 Trillion in this bill; meanwhile\, the tax cuts for the rich total to $1.1 Trillion. According to the Congressional Budget Office\, by 2034\, sixteen million people will lose their health insurance. SNAP cuts are estimated to affect 40 Million people\, with some schools having to cut back on the free food and snacks they offer children. How do these cuts particularly impact Black America?\nEboni\, in your interactions with your colleagues\, how much discussion has focused on this bill?\nEveryone\, it is anticipated that on July 17th many of the people making Good Trouble with protests that day will be openly voicing opposition to this horrific bill. How do you think people will voice that opposition in the spirit of John Lewis?\nDr. Kaye and Dr. McRae\, How do you compare the movements of the 1960’s that destroyed legally sanctioned racial segregation and fought for voting rights with today’s movements that seek to destroy this modern eugenics-based White Supremacy\, Oligarchy\, Authoritarianism\, and other Anti-Democracy forces? \n(Everyone\, What do you think should be the key demands of today’s protests?)\nEveryone\, What are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nEveryone\, How can our listeners get involved? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org; AAPF.org )\nEveryone\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121 to vote NO and protest the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets! TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] \n  URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-july-08-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TJC-070825-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250701T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250701T141110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T142230Z UID:2650-1751371200-1751374800@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – July 1: Good Trouble Lives On: Standing Tall in Difficult Times DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n July 1\, 2025: Good Trouble Lives On: Standing Tall in Difficult Times\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nQuentin D. Pullen (Coach Q): 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeQuentin D. Pullen\, known as Coach Q (Quentin only to his momma)\, is an Athletic Performance Coach\, Movement Therapist\, and motivational speaker with a Marine Corps foundation and a master’s degree in GRIT earned through real life and real leadership. He holds a B.S. in Business Management (Telecommunications) and a degree in Physical Therapy\, but his true calling is helping people move better\, think stronger\, and live with purpose. \nBorn in Atlanta\, Coach Q spent 30 years in California sharpening his craft and expanding his civic reach\, even running for Mayor in 2020. In 2024\, he ran for Fayette County Commissioner and now serves as Vice President of the Fayette County NAACP\, a board member of 50501GA\, an active Kiwanian\, and a mentor in Fayette County Schools. He’s also a proud graduate of Leadership Fayette 2025. \nWith over 25 years in health and fitness and 20+ certifications\, Coach Q brings a unique mix of science\, soul\, and accountability to every client and audience. He’s coached competitive athletes\, mentored youth\, and helped everyday folks reclaim their health — all while living his own message (just ask about his honeymoon Sexy Legs Contest trophy). \nCoach Q’s mission is clear: build better humans to build better communities. \nAdrian Consonery Jr.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAdrian Consonery Jr. is a passionate community leader\, advocate\, and organizer dedicated to civic engagement and social impact and a Transformative Justice Coalition Voting Rights Alumni. He is the founder of Lyfeline Initiative Inc.\, a nonprofit focused on community development\, vocational rehabilitation\, and amplifying marginalized voices. With extensive experience in voter education\, registration\, and advocacy\, Adrian has worked with organizations such as Black Voters Matter\, the Transformative Justice Coalition\, and HOPE Worldwide. A current Business Management student at Grambling State University\, Adrian also serves as Young Adult Ministry Leader at Bridge Pointe Church in Marietta\, blending faith\, service\, and leadership to empower others. \nDr. Bryon Clay: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETDr. Bryon Clay\, associated with the New National Christian Leadership Movement\, is a longtime civil rights advocate and former national president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). He has deep roots in the civil rights movement\, having worked alongside figures like Ralph Abernathy\, John Lewis\, Coretta Scott King\, and Martin Luther King Jr. from a young age. \nClay has been active in voter mobilization efforts\, particularly in faith-based communities. In 2020\, he partnered with Dr. Derek King (nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) on a multi-city tour across Louisiana to encourage early voting and civic engagement. His message emphasized prayer\, unity\, and peaceful participation in democracy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, July 1st\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Good Trouble Lives On: Standing Tall in Difficult Times”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Quentin D. Pullen (Coach Q); Adrian Consonery Jr.; and\, Dr. Bryon Clay. \nOn July 17\, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies\, but with action. Across the country\, we will take to the streets and into communities to uplift our non-violent struggle for justice\, voting rights\, just multiracial democracy\, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against racial division; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms\, a continuation for Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! \nThrough the tremendous efforts of TJC\, Indivisible\, Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD)\, Public Citizen\, Black Voters Matters\, League of Women Voters\, Southern Poverty Law Center\, The Leadership Conference for Human and Civil Rights\, 50501\, and 170 other organizational partners\, the July 17th John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” Mass Mobilization is reaching unprecedented heights. At the time of the writing of this show description\, there are 785+ John Lewis National Day of Action events\, confirmed (612) or pending (190\, with more to come). We urge all interested in hosting an event\, volunteering\, or participating in an event to please sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org.  \nOur show will feature the great organizing being done by many local organizers to make July 17th a major success. For the beginning of the show\, we will welcome Dr. Bryon Clay\, a leader of the New National Christian Leadership Movement (NNCLM)\, who worked with former Congressman John Lewis throughout the decades. The NNCLM is comprised of 2\,500 churches in Alabama\, Louisiana\, and Mississippi. The NNCLM is one of the newest partners of the John Lewis “Good Trouble Lives On” National Day of Action. \nLast week\, our show featured the organizers from the July 17th flagship event that will be held in Chicago. This week\, we are happy to feature the organizers of the July 17th anchor event in Atlanta. It is our pleasure to welcome to the show for the first time Quentin D. Pullen (Coach Q)\, board member of 50501 Georgia. We also welcome fellow organizer and returning guest\, TJC Fellow\, and Founder of Lyfeline Initiative Inc\, Adrian Consonery Jr.  \nOn Thursday July 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time\, TJC is holding its weekly “July 17th Organizing Meeting” for everyone who wants to participate. TJC is also offering a number of trainings to help people make their events as successful and impactful as possible. People can sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org.  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Bryon Clay\, Thank you for joining our show. You are were formerly the national president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and now a leader of the New National Christian Leadership Movement. Tell us about your involvement with SCLC. \nGive us an overview of the New National Christian Leadership Movement.\nDr. Bryon Clay\, Please tell us about the many civil rights leaders you came to know over your career. Can you share with us some memories of John Lewis?\nDr. Bryon Clay\, Looking back to John Lewis and the history-changing march across the Edmund Pettus Bridger\, and the horrific response of the Alabama State Troopers which led to the Selma-to-Montgomery March resulting in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  On this 60th Anniversary of the Act\, what are your perspectives on the immense challenges that we confront due to Shelby v\, Holder\, voter suppression\, and current efforts of the GOP Congress and the Trump Administration to curtail the right to vote?\nCoach Q\, you are a Board Member for 50501 Georgia. Please tell our audience about the mission of 50501\, one of the most powerful new organizing formations in our country. \nCoach Q and Adrian\, why is it important for Atlanta to be an anchor city on July 17th? \nCoach Q and Adrian\, why have you gotten involved with organizing for July 17th?\nDr. Bryon Clay\, you worked with John Lewis many times in your life. Why is it important that we once again return to the streets on July 17th for the John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Day of Action?\nCoach Q and Adrian\, What should people expect on July 17th in Atlanta?\nDr. Clay\, how do you hope churches will be involved throughout the country on July 17th?\nWhat are you urging members of New National Christian Leadership Movement to do on that day?\nAdrian\, you will be organizing GenZ and Millennials to participate in John Lewis Day\, what do you hope will happen that day? Why are you urging Gen Z’ers to be involved?\nNow there are almost 800 John Lewis Day of Action hosted events across the country\, with 115 partners. This is our largest one ever since 2021. How do people sign up to join the John Lewis Day of Action? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org ; [On Thursday July 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time\, TJC is holding its weekly “July 17th Organizing Meeting” for everyone who wants to participate. TJC is also offering a number of trainings to help people make their events as successful and impactful as possible. People can sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org )\nDr. Clay\, How do you compare the movements of the 1960’s that destroyed legally sanctioned racial segregation and fought for voting rights with today’s movements that seek to destroy this modern eugenics-based White Supremacy\, Oligarchy\, Authoritarianism\, and other Anti-Democracy forces? \n(Everyone\, What do you think should be the key demands of today’s protests?)\nDr. Clay\, what do you want to say in this closing part of the show as to what each individual can do in these times? \nHow can our listeners get involved? (GoodTroubleLivesOn.org; [On Thursday July 3rd at 7:00 PM Eastern Time\, TJC is holding its weekly “July 17th Organizing Meeting” for everyone who wants to participate. TJC is also offering a number of trainings to help people make their events as successful and impactful as possible. People can sign up at GoodTroubleLivesOn.org] )\nEveryone\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator at their home office to say NO to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets! TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-july-01-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TJC-070125-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250624T150435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T153056Z UID:2635-1750766400-1750770000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – June 24: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest!: Marking the 12th Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder and Uplifting the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n June 24\, 2025: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest!: Marking the 12th Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder and Uplifting the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nCourtland Cox: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeCourtland Cox is a long-standing civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the 1960s. He worked alongside key figures like John Lewis and was deeply involved in organizing the 1964 Freedom Summer and the Selma to Montgomery marches. Courtland Cox currently serves as the Board Chair of the SNCC Legacy Project. In this role\, he works to preserve and amplify the history and lessons of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee\, supporting a new generation of activists in understanding the strategies and struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. He’s also a key organizer in contemporary efforts like the July 17th “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Mass Mobilization\, continuing to advocate for voting rights and racial justice. His work bridges past and present—living proof that good trouble still needs stirring. \nEldric Coleman: 12:25 PM – 12:57 PM ET (will be listening in starting at 12:00 PM ET)Transformative Justice Coalition Voting Rights Alumni\,\, Sept. 2024 Class; currently serving as the President of the NAACP Alabama Youth and College Division and an Associate Justice of the Student Government Association (SGA); two-time State of Alabama NAACP Youth & College Division President; NAACP Trailblazer Award recipient; Registered over 1\,000 voters for November 2024 elections\, demonstrating his commitment to civic engagement and political empowerment. Democracy Fellow; TJC Fellow; Worked on TJC’s national “I’ll Rise and Vote” Voter Activation and GOTV Concert Series \nDonna Gutman: 12:25 PM – 12:57 PM ET (will be listening in starting at 12:00 PM ET)Donna Gutman serves on the Board of Directors for Chicago Women Take Action\, a civic organization that often collaborates with groups like the League of Women Voters of Chicago. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, June 24th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest!: Marking the 12th Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder and Uplifting the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Courtland Cox\, Eldric Coleman\, and Donna Gutman.  \nThis show will discuss Courtland Cox’s amazing career\, his work with John Lewis\, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Legacy Project and the July 17th John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Mass Mobilization. Notably\, SNCC was instrumental in mobilizing the Freedom Riders and many of the transformative protests against racial segregation throughout the 1960’s – 1970’s. You can explore a detailed month-by-month timeline of over 500 SNCC actions from 1960 to 1970 through the Mapping American Social Movements Project at https://depts.washington.edu/moves/SNCC_database.shtml. Courtland Cox worked closely with John Lewis in SNCC and was an advisor to him during the March on Washington\, at which John Lewis spoke as the youngest speaker.  Courtland Cox held several key roles in SNCC during the 1960s. He served as program secretary in 1964\, helping coordinate major initiatives like the Freedom Summer Project in Mississippi. Earlier\, he represented the Nonviolent Action Group (NAG) on SNCC’s coordinating council\, and in 1963\, he was SNCC’s representative on the Steering Committee for the March on Washington. Courtland Cox was involved in SNCC’s organizing efforts in Selma\, Alabama. SNCC began working in Selma and Dallas County in early 1963\, and Cox\, as a key SNCC leader\, supported the broader campaign for voting rights there. While he wasn’t one of the front-line marchers on Bloody Sunday (March 7\, 1965)\, he was part of the strategic leadership that helped coordinate SNCC’s presence and response to the violence that day. His work spanned grassroots organizing\, political strategy\, and international advocacy—he even represented SNCC at the Vietnam War Crimes Tribunal in 1966.  \nAt 12:25 PM\, Donna Gutman and Eldric Coleman will join the discussion to discuss Courtland’s interview and the John Lewis Mobilization including Chicago as the flagship event.  \nNotoriously\, June 25th will mark the 12-Year Anniversary of the Shelby v\, Holder decision which infamously destroyed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 preclearance provisions that prevented racial discrimination in voting. The preclearance requirement was established by Congress in 1965 and required jurisdictions with a history of voting discrimination to seek preapproval of voting changes to ensure they were not discriminatory. The decision unleashed a torrent of voter restrictions that continue today to prevent our communities from fully participating in our democracy. On Wednesday\, June 25th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time\, please join our coalitions\, including The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights\, Declaration For American Democracy (DFAD)\, and Transformative Justice Coalition\, for a virtual Voting Rights Teach-In to highlight the urgent need for federal voting rights legislation to repair and strengthen our democracy\, to oppose bills like the SAVE Act which seeks to restrict our vote\, and to ensure states and localities are taking action to protect voting rights. \nRSVP here http://tiny.cc/Shelby \nWe will be joined by Senator Alex Padilla (CA)\, Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07)\, and Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25) to discuss our activities to promote our positive vision for democracy and ensure that everyone’s voice is heard in this incredibly challenging moment in history.  \nWe will also be planning for the John Lewis National Day of Action to be held around the country on July 17\, the anniversary of John Lewis’s passing\, to honor our hero and advance his lifelong mission to protect voting rights. \nOn July 17\, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies\, but with action. Across the country\, we will take to the streets and into communities to uplift our non-violent struggle for justice\, voting rights\, just multiracial democracy\, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against racial division; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms\, a continuation for Congressman John Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM Eastern Time- Courtland Cox \n\nCourtland Cox\, Thank you for joining our show. You are now Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Legacy Project. How did you get involved with SNCC in the 1960’s?\nCourtland Cox\, The title of this show begins with “We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest!” from “Ella’s Song” by Sweet Honey in the Rock. Bernice Johnson Reagon composed it as a tribute to civil rights leader Ella Baker\, drawing directly from Baker’s words and philosophy. The song became an anthem of resistance and empowerment\, especially within Black feminist and activist circles. Tell us about working with Ella Baker and her influence on SNCC. \nCourtland\, You played a heavy role in working in 1963 in coordinating the March on Washington. What was it like to work alongside of Bayard Rustin\, A. Philip Randolph\, Dorothy Irene Heights\, Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, John Lewis\, and so many others?\nCourtland\, As you reflect back on that march\, what do you think have been the most enduring legacies of that March?\nCourtland\, Let’s take it back to the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the fight for voting rights. The Selma-to-Montgomery March resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  On June 25th is the 12-year Anniversary of SCOTUS’ disastrous Shelby v Holder decision. \nHow did you feel when you saw what happened on the Edmund Pettus bridge in 1965?\nHow did you feel when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed?\nHow did you feel in 2013 after SCOTUS’ disastrous and devastating Shelby v. Holder decision?\nCourtland\, As Chairman of the SNCC Legacy Project\, tell us about the goals of the project and how it speaks to the time we’re in?\n\n[Daryl and Barbara will remind listeners to participate in the June 25th Virtual Voting Rights Teach In on Shelby v. Holder. People can register at http://tiny.cc/Shelby ] \n12:25 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern Time- Courtland Cox\, Eldric Coleman\, and Donna Gutman \n\nCourtland\, you worked closely with John Lewis many times in your life\, while he was chairman of SNCC and long before he was a member of Congress. Why is it important that we once again return to the streets on July 17th for the John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Day of Action?\nEldric\, please tell us as a young college student at ASU\, what has the legacy of SNCC and John Lewis meant to you?\nDonna\, you have been there alongside TJC\, RPC\, and so many other organizations doing the John Lewis National Days of Action. Why have you been so invested in organizing for people in Chicago to turn out for these events?\nDonna\, you are part of the planning committee for our Flagship event in Chicago on the 17th\, What do you hope will happen on that day? How do people tune into the national broadcast?\nEldric\, you will be organizing GenZ and Millennials to participate in John Lewis Day\, what do you hope will happen that day? Why are you urging Gen Z’ers to be involved?\nDonna\, there are over 431 John Lewis Day of Action hosted events across the country\, with 115 partners. This is our largest one ever since 2021. How do people sign up to join the John Lewis Day of Action?\nCourtland\, SNCC was all about mobilizing young people.\, Why did SNCC have that focus and what advice do you have for the younger generations today? \nCourtland\, when you compare the movements with the 1960’s movement that destroyed legally sanctioned racial segregation and today’s movement that’s seeking to destroy this modern eugenics-based White Supremacy\, Oligarchy\, Authoritarianism\, and other Anti-Democracy forces? \n(Everyone\, What do you think should be the key demands of today’s protests?)\nCourtland\, what do you want to say in this closing part of the show as to what each individual can do in these times? \nEveryone\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator at their home office to say NO to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets! TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-june-24-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TJC-062425-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250617T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250617T195830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195919Z UID:2589-1750161600-1750165200@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – June 17: Ain’t No Stopping Us Now! Congress & the Trump Agenda\, NoKings Recap\, July 17th John Lewis Day\, and Next Steps! DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n June 17\, 2025: Ain’t No Stopping Us Now! Congress & the Trump Agenda\, NoKings Recap\, July 17th John Lewis Day\, and Next Steps!\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nCongressman Jonathan Jackson: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeRepresents Illinois’s 1st Congressional District since January 3\, 2023; Born on January 7\, 1966\, in Chicago\, he is the son of civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson\, and the godson of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Before entering Congress\, Jackson was a businessman\, professor\, and national spokesman for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; His activism spans decades\, including involvement in international negotiations for the release of American captives and advocacy for victims of police misconduct; In Congress\, he serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Foreign Affairs and is a member of several caucuses\, including the Congressional Black Caucus and the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition \nBetty Magness: 12:25 PM – 12:57 PM ETIllinois Political Director\, Rainbow PUSH Coalition \nDenise Poloyac: 12:25 PM – 12:57 PM ETIndivisible Chicago Board Member \nEdward Ward: 12:25 PM – 12:57 PM ETTJC Fellow; Millennial Leader; Restorative Justice Policy Advocate; a Youth Crisis Interventionist; and\, Dean of Sherman School of Excellence  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, June 17th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now! Congress & the Trump Agenda\, NoKings Recap\, July 17th John Lewis Day\, and Next Steps!”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Congressman Jonathan Jackson\, Betty Magness\, Denise Poloyac\, and Edward Ward. \nOn Saturday\, June 14th\, 5 million people took to the streets of the USA in 2100 events throughout the nation\, in protest under the rubric of “NoKings” in opposition to the on-going unlawful and unconstitutional actions of the Trump Administration.  TJC was honored to be a cosponsor of these NoKings Day Protests. TJC Co-Leaders\, Barbara Arnwine and Daryl Jones traveled to Chicago last weekend\, where they were joined by TJC’s Executive Assistant Jonnita Dockens.  In Chicago\, TJC’s leadership attended the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s (RPC) Annual Convention and that Saturday’s NoKings Rally and March. Betty Magness\, RPC’s Illinois Voting Director\, arranged for TJC’s Founder and President Barbara Arnwine to speak 3 times at the RPC Convention. At every event and opportunity\, we promoted the upcoming July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action.  \nThe RPC Convention featured many prominent speakers.  Congressman Jonathan Jackson thrilled the conference attendees with his presence and inspiring remarks.  He connected the dots between everyone’s individual activism and the impact on Congress and the Executive Branch.   \nOn Saturday\, June 14th\,  as part of the National NoKings protests\, over 50\,000 people rallied at Daley Plaza for one hour and marched afterwards. TJC was honored to be 1 of 8 groups that spoke at the rally.  No article can capture the tremendous energy of the crowd that assembled. Congressman Jackson helped to lead the March alongside his father Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson\, Sr.  \nMonday night\, TJC Co-Leaders\, Daryl Jones and Barbara Arnwine addressed 60\,000 people on the NoKings Debrief Mass Mobilization Call to urge participation in the upcoming July 17th John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Day of Action.  In response\, over 50 new events\, a total of almost 90 events\, have already been posted to the mobilize.com and we are officially one month away!! We hope to have 100s of events throughout the nation on July 17th. On Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET\, TJC\, DFAD\, Indivisible\, Public Citizen\, Black Voters Matter and all our partners will convene the next John Lewis National Mobilization Call.  \nThe first part of our show today will feature an exclusive interview with Congressman Jonathan Jackson.   The show will focus on Congressman Jackson’s perspectives on what is required of everyone in our nation at this time to address the unlawful actions of the current Administration\, including the complicity of Congress.  We will discuss this past Saturday’s NoKings Mass Mobilization\, the RPC Convention\, opposition to the SAVE ACT and the Big Ugly Bill and more.    \nFollowing this interview\, our other guests\, Betty Magness of RPC\, Denise Poloyac\, Indivisible Chicago Vice Chair\,  and Edward Ward will join Congressman Jackson in conversation about the NoKings movement and the upcoming July 17th John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Day of Action.  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM Eastern Time- Congressman Jackson \n\nThank you for joining our show.  You proudly represent the people of Chicago\, Illinois. During your years in Congress what have been your goals for this nation?\\nHow have you responded to these early months of the Trump Administration? \nWhat does Congress need to do?  How do we address this GOP Congress and its acquiescence to the Trump Agenda? \nHow do we defeat the SAVE Act and other attacks on voting rights from this GOP House and Trump Administration?  \nWhat do people need to know about the “Big Ugly Bill” that passed the House and is now pending in the Senate?\nWhat are your thoughts about the Rainbow PUSH Coalition 2025 Convention?\nNoKings saw 5 million people turn out in 2100 events in every state and 20 nations. What did you think of this Day of Action?  Why is it important for people to take to the streets in protest?  \nYour interaction with your Dad\, watching you March with him last Saturday during NoKings Day was particularly moving.  What keeps him moving? What is his message to this nation in this moment?\nWhat should we the people do in these times?\n\n12:25 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern Time- Congressman Jackson\, Betty Magness\, Denise Poloyac\, and Edward Ward \n\nDenise and Betty\, What are your top thoughts that you want to share with our audience about Chicago’s amazing NoKings Rally and March? \nDenise\, Indivisible has become one of our nation‘s most prominent organizations\, as a leader of the Chicago indivisible. What are your hopes for future mobilizations?\nSome people say that protests have no real impact. How do you respond?\nEdward\, as a young millennial what did it mean to you to be at the no King‘s protest?\nCongressman Jackson\, you met The Honorable John Lewis many times in your life\, Why is it important that we\, once again\, return to the streets on July 17th for the John Lewis “GoodTroubleLivesOn” National Day of Action?\nBetty and Denise\, you will be hosting our Flagship event in Chicago on the 17th\, What do you hope will happen on that day?\nEdward\, you will be organizing GenZ and Millennials to participate in John Lewis Day\, what do you hope will happen that day?\nHow can our listeners get involved?\nCongressman Jackson\, what are your final thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[ Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator at their home office to say NO to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets! TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-june-17-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TJC-061725-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250610T141441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T142434Z UID:2572-1749556800-1749560400@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – June 10: June 14th Stand Up To Tyranny! No Kings! July 17th Make More Good Trouble! DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n June 10\, 2025: June 14th Stand Up To Tyranny! No Kings! July 17th Make More Good Trouble!\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nLeah Greenberg: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeLeah Greenberg is the co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible\, a grassroots movement focused on progressive activism. She co-authored *We Are Indivisible: A Blueprint for Democracy After Trump* and was recognized as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2019.  Greenberg has a background in policy and advocacy\, having worked as Policy Director for Tom Perriello’s gubernatorial campaign in Virginia. She also managed human trafficking grants at Humanity United and advised the State Department’s Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton College and a Master’s in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University. Let me know if you need refinements! \nDr. Karen McRae: 12:15 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimePresident & CEO\, Concerned Black Men of America; Board Member of the Transformative Justice Coalition \nJoshua Raby: 12:15 PM – 12:57 PM ETTJC Fellow; Alabama Disability Caucus Chair;  Hosting Birmingham\, Alabama July 17th John Lewis National Day of Action and Candle Light Vigil Event \nChristine Wood: 12:30 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeChristine Wood is the Co-Director of the Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD). She previously served as the coalition’s Field Director\, leading grassroots organizing efforts. Her background includes issue-based advocacy and electoral campaigns\, including work on Public Citizen’s Democracy Is For People Campaign\, where she collaborated with coalitions in New York State to expand voting rights and ensure fair elections. She has also worked on municipal\, Congressional\, and Presidential campaigns\, as well as organizing for the Climate Reality Projects’ 100% Renewable campaigns in North Carolina. Through her work\, she has developed a passion for inspiring everyday people to take action. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, June 10th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “June 14th Stand Up To Tyranny! No Kings! July 17th Make More Good Trouble!”\, will be live with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and will feature special guests Leah Greenberg\, Christine Wood\, Joshua Raby\, and Dr. Karen McRae. \nThe show will begin with guest Leah Greeberg\, the co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible. The No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance is a protest movement organized by Indivisible and other pro-democracy groups in response to Donald Trump’s military parade on June 14\, which coincides with Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. The protests aim to reject authoritarianism and emphasize grassroots democracy\, with events planned across the country. \nHow people can get involved: attend a local protest\, with over 1\,500 events planned across the U.S. and internationally; host a protest using the No Kings Host Toolkit to set up events in their communities; spread awareness by sharing information and recruiting others to join; engage in nonviolent action\, emphasizing peaceful demonstrations and discouraging confrontation. \nAnchor cities include New York City\, Los Angeles\, Chicago\, Atlanta\, Seattle\, Austin\, Philadelphia\, San Francisco\, Boston\, and Minneapolis. The central anchor city will be Philadelphia\, PA.   \nThe protests are designed to counter Trump’s military parade\, which critics argue is a display of dominance rather than a celebration of democracy. Trump’s military parade\, scheduled for June 14\, 2025 on his birthday in Washington\, D.C.\, is estimated to cost between $30 million and $45 million. Earlier reports suggested that a similar parade proposed in 2018 could have cost up to $92 million\, but that event was ultimately canceled. Organizers emphasize that real power comes from the people\, not staged spectacles in Washington. The movement also seeks to reclaim patriotism\, ensuring that symbols like the flag represent pluralistic democracy rather than authoritarian rule. \nYou can find more details and a map of events at NoKings.org.  \nPresident Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2\,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles on June 8\, 2025\, despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass. Trump justified the move by citing “lawlessness\,” though Newsom called it an unlawful federal takeover and vowed to sue the administration (BBC\, 2025). Historically\, National Guard deployments have been used to protect civil rights\, such as Abraham Lincoln’s use of federal troops during the Civil War\, whereas Trump’s deployment is about suppressing civil rights protests (NBC Los Angeles\, 2025). \nOn June 10\, 2025\, President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of an additional 2\,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles\, doubling the number of federalized personnel in the city. This decision followed his initial authorization of 2\,000 troops on June 7\, 2025\, and the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines on June 9\, 2025 (MSN\, 2025).  \nCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the move\, stating that many of the first 2\,000 troops were still sitting in federal buildings without orders. He further claimed that the troops had not been provided with food\, water\, or sleeping arrangements\, calling the deployment reckless and disrespectful to service members (ABC News\, 2025).  \nThe protests in Los Angeles began in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids conducted across the city on June 7\, 2025. Federal agents detained dozens of immigrants after summoning them to immigration offices under false pretenses\, telling them they needed to update their work authorization documents or complete routine immigration paperwork\, only to be detained upon arrival (CBS News\, 2025). The misleading circumstances surrounding these summonses have been widely condemned by advocacy groups and legal experts (USA Today\, 2025). \nOn June 8\, 2025\, demonstrations escalated as protesters gathered outside a federal detention center demanding the release of those arrested. The protests initially occupied a single block in downtown LA\, primarily around Boyle Heights and the federal courthouse\, before spreading to Paramount and Westlake (Fox 11 Los Angeles\, 2025). The demonstrations later extended to freeways near downtown\, where protesters blocked traffic (Fox News\, 2025). \nDuring a press conference on June 9\, 2025\, Trump threatened to arrest Newsom\, claiming that his “primary crime is running for governor because he’s done such a bad job\,” though he did not specify any legal basis for the claim (BBC\, 2025). \nMeanwhile\, the Senate is advancing the “Big Beautiful Bill\,” which includes expanded funding for ICE. Trump has repeatedly stated that ICE lacks sufficient funding\, including remarks at a rally in Phoenix on May 22\, 2025\, where he said\, “We need ICE to have the resources to do their job. Right now\, they are stretched thin\, and it’s unacceptable. We are going to give them the biggest budget increase in history—no more excuses” (KJZZ\, 2025). He reiterated his stance during a Fox News interview on June 3\, 2025\, stating\, “ICE is doing incredible work\, but they need more funding. We are pushing Congress to approve billions more so they can ramp up operations and remove illegal criminals faster than ever before” (Fox News\, 2025). \nTrump also announced a ban on protesters wearing masks on June 5\, 2025\, arguing that they “have something to hide.” However\, ICE agents continue to protect their identities\, raising concerns about double standards in law enforcement (Fox LA\, 2025). \nThe protests and federal response have raised due process concerns\, as many immigrants were detained after being misled into appearing at immigration offices under false pretenses. Legal experts argue that this violates constitutional protections against unlawful detention (USA Today\, 2025). \nOn June 9\, 2025\, the U.S. Northern Command confirmed the deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to support National Guard troops amid escalating protests over ICE raids. The Marines\, primarily from Twentynine Palms\, were sent to protect federal personnel and buildings rather than engage directly with protesters (USA Today\, 2025). This marks the first domestic deployment of Marines for civil unrest since the 1992 LA riots\, sparking legal challenges from California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta\, who argue that the federal government overstepped its authority (NBC News\, 2025). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth justified the deployment\, stating it was necessary to defend federal agents amid rising threats (Stars and Stripes\, 2025). However\, critics warn that the move sets a dangerous precedent\, with concerns over the use of military force against civilians (Global Nation Inquirer\, 2025). \nThe protests have been largely peaceful\, with thousands gathering near City Hall and federal buildings to demand an end to ICE operations. Demonstrators have engaged in singing\, speeches\, and nonviolent sit-ins (BBC\, 2025). However\, there have been isolated incidents of property damage\, including the burning of Waymo driverless cars and graffiti on federal buildings such as the LAPD Headquarters and the U.S. Courthouse (CBS News\, 2025). Reports indicate that some protesters threw objects at police\, including chunks of concrete and fireworks\, leading to law enforcement using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds (NBC News\, 2025). Despite these incidents\, the majority of demonstrations have remained peaceful\, with organizers emphasizing nonviolent resistance (USA Today\, 2025). \nReferences \nABC News\, 2025\, LA immigration protests: Trump deploys 2\,000 more National Guard troops\, Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/la-immigration-protests-live-updates-trump-deploys-2000?id=122621279&entryId=122667907 \nMSN\, 2025\, Trump administration mobilizing 2\,000 more National Guard troops for Los Angeles protests\, Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-admin-mobilizing-2000-more-national-guard-troops-for-la-protests/ar-AA1GoOSe \nBBC\, 2025\, LA protests die down overnight as mayor tells demonstrators ‘don’t engage in chaos’\, Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvg7vxx888kt \nCBS News\, 2025\, What to know about the Los Angeles immigration protests over ICE operations\, Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-los-angeles-immigration-protests-trump/ \nGlobal Nation Inquirer\, 2025\, Los Angeles protests prompt US to deploy 700 Marines\, Retrieved from https://globalnation.inquirer.net/279863/us-deploying-700-marines-to-protest-hit-los-angeles \nNBC News\, 2025\, L.A. unrest live updates: 700 Marines will deploy as immigration protests continue\, Retrieved from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/la-unrest-live-updates-crowds-protesting-immigration-raids-rcna211757 \nStars and Stripes\, 2025\, More than 2\,000 National Guard troops\, 700 Marines sent to LA for immigration protests\, Retrieved from https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2025-06-09/marines-national-guard-la-protest-18068110.html \nUSA Today\, 2025\, Marines from Twentynine Palms being sent to Los Angeles amid protests\, Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/california/2025/06/09/los-angeles-protests-marines-national-guard-deployed-trump-newsom/84121568007/  \nBBC. (2025). Trump defends sending National Guard to LA as California governor to sue administration. Retrieved from [https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvg7vxx888kt?post=asset%3A73c38b4b-b49b-4357-8d0b-43430e550a85](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cvg7vxx888kt?post=asset%3A73c38b4b-b49b-4357-8d0b-43430e550a85) \nCBS News. (2025). What to know about the Los Angeles immigration protests over ICE operations. Retrieved from [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-los-angeles-immigration-protests-trump/](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-los-angeles-immigration-protests-trump/) \nFox 11 Los Angeles. (2025). LIVE: LA ICE protests\, Day 4: SoCal leaders condemn Trump ‘abusing his authority’. Retrieved from [https://www.foxla.com/news/los-angeles-ice-protests-day-4](https://www.foxla.com/news/los-angeles-ice-protests-day-4) \nFox News. (2025). President Trump sends National Guard as violent anti-ICE riots erupt in Los Angeles. Retrieved from [https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/president-trump-sends-national-guard-as-violent-anti-ice-riots-erupt-in-los-angeles](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/president-trump-sends-national-guard-as-violent-anti-ice-riots-erupt-in-los-angeles) \nKJZZ. (2025). Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could supercharge ICE detention\, deportation funding. Retrieved from [https://www.kjzz.org/fronteras-desk/2025-05-28/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-could-supercharge-ice-detention-deportation-funding](https://www.kjzz.org/fronteras-desk/2025-05-28/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-could-supercharge-ice-detention-deportation-funding) \nNBC Los Angeles. (2025). The history of troop deployments during civil rights protests. Retrieved from [https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/national-guard-troops-la-protests-history/3719380/](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/national-guard-troops-la-protests-history/3719380/) \nUSA Today. (2025). What to know about tense immigration protests in Paramount\, LA. Retrieved from [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/08/la-protest-what-to-know-trump-national-guard/84102227007/](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/08/la-protest-what-to-know-trump-national-guard/84102227007/) \nThe show will then discuss not only what’s happening in Los Angeles but also TJC’s John Lewis Day of Action on July 17th\, 2025; Good Trouble Lives On: Mobilize. Organize. Vote.  \n “Get in good trouble\, necessary trouble\, and help redeem the soul of America.” – Congressman John Lewis. Our freedoms are under attack. Our democracy is being pushed to the brink by white supremacist\, oligarch\, and anti-democracy forces that are actively undermining the right to vote for millions. We’ve been here before—and we know what to do – we know how to “Make Good Trouble”! On July 17\, we honor the anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis—not with ceremonies\, but with action. Across the country\, we will take to the streets and into communities to uplift his non-violent struggle for justice\, voting rights\, and dignity for all. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning; a fight against voter suppression; a fight against Medicare and Medicaid and all other social safety net budget cuts and a fight to protect our Constitutional Freedoms\, a continuation of Congressman Lewis’ legacy and a new front in the freedom struggle; this is a movement for Democracy! \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLeah\, this Saturday\, June 14th is “No Kings Day”- The more we resist\, the more we can destroy this racial coup! Leah\, as the co-founder and co-Executive Director of Indivisible\, tell us more about No Kings Day.\nWhy did Indivisible and their partner organizations decide to hold this event and why on this Saturday\, June 14th?\nDidn’t President Trump\, during his first term\, try to also hold a military parade in 2018- but it ended up being canceled. What do you find the most troubling difference in Trump 2.0’s obsession with monarchy\, dictatorship\, facism and oligarchy?\nWe understand that there are 1\,800 events planned with over 100 more being posted since President Trump announced his troop occupation of Los Angeles. How can people join or volunteer to host their own?\nWhy is there purposefully nothing in Washington\, D.C. and why is that so important?\nWhat are the “anchor cities”?\nEveryone\, speaking of No Kings!\, what are we learning about the deployment of the troops in LA?\nEveryone\, former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich warned “Attacking unions is a hallmark of facism.” What does this statement mean to you?\nKaren\, tell our audience about the work you’ve been doing for July 17th- TJC’s John Lewis Day of Action: Good Trouble Lives On.\nLeah\, tell us again how people can join this Saturday\, June 14th\, for the No Kings Protests?\nChrstine\, as the Co-Director of Declaration for American Democracy (DFAD) and someone working with Public Citizen on their “Democracy Is For People Campaign”\, tell us not only more about the organizations but the work you’ve been doing for this Saturday’s June 14th No Kings Day protests and the July 17th John lewis Day of Action.\nEveryone\, What should people bring or be aware of when attending these protest\, and how should people dress? Trump has called for no masks at protests- what do people need to know?\nJoshua\, you helped volunteering and organizing in las year’s July 17th John Lewis Day of Action. Tell us more about that\, and are there any differences between last year and this year? \nIf someone wants to sign up to volunteer\, how can they go about doing so? Is it an easy process? \nChristina\, how do people host or join a protest for the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action? (Mobilize)\nJoshua\, why is the legacy of John Lewis as a cultural movement hero so important in this moment?\nJoshua\, what can young people learn from John Lewis?\nChristina and Karen\, Wednesday\, June 18th\, is the next organizing meeting for the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action. How can people join?\nLeah\, tell us again how people can join this Saturday\, June 14th\, for the No Kings Protests?\nLeah and Christine\, have you been surprised by how much protesting there has been in the streets- considering April 5th\, April 19th\, and now everything planned for this Saturday. What do you think is motivating peoples’ desire to protest?\nKaren\, Curtis Yarvin\, the guru for the “Silicon Valley Oligarchy”\, has declared that the only way they can win in imposing a corporate monarchy is if African-Americans are deactivated and not present in movement activism. Why is the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action important in mobilizing African-Americans in particular?\nLeah\, what is your parting word to everyone out there?\nHow can our listeners get involved?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-june-10-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TJC-061025-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250603T154745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T161733Z UID:2554-1748952000-1748955600@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – June 3: Race In the US 2025! Fighting Racism and Authoritarianism & Reparations Victories DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n June 3\, 2025: Race In the US 2025! Fighting Racism and Authoritarianism & Reparations Victories\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDr. Karen McRae: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimePresident & CEO\, Concerned Black Men of America; Board Member of the Transformative Justice Coalition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, June 3rd\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Race In the US 2025! Fighting Racism and Authoritarianism & Reparations Victories”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will be recording live from Santa Monica\, California and will feature special guest Dr. Karen McRae. \nOur show will begin with our condolences to the victims and families of the victims of yesterday’s terror attack in Boulder\, Colorado at the Pearl Street pedestrian mall. The suspect\, now in FBI custody and identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman\, a 45-year-old Egyptian national. yelled “Free Palestine” while using a makeshift flamethrower and throwing incendiary devices at a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Reports indicate between 6 to 12 people suffered burns and other injuries\, with victims’ ages ranging from 52-88\, with some being airlifted to hospitals with severe burns. The FBI is treating this as a targeted terror attack and Colorado Governor Jared Polis condemned the attack as a hate crime. \nYou can read more from these sources: \n– [PBS](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/authorities-investigate-after-8-injured-in-colorado-attack-by-man-they-say-yelled-free-palestine) \n– [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/01/boulder-colorado-pearl-street-attack/83980484007/) \n– [ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/US/victims-attack-peal-street-mall-boulder-colorado-police/story?id=122401509) \nFollowing up on our show on reparations\, on the first official Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day\, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the creation of the Greenwood Trust\, a $105 million private charitable initiative aimed at repairing the generational harm caused by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Justice For Greenwood welcomes this step forward and is encouraged to see several key proposals from its 13-point Project Greenwood reparations plan reflected in the mayor’s vision. Igniting Change is proud of Damario Solomon Simmons\, Mother Fletcher\, Mother Randall\, Justice For Greenwood and the spirits of all the ancestors who continue the fight for justice and reparations for the devastation of the Tulsa Massacre. Of course\, this battle is not over but Good to see this step of Tulsa finally acknowledging its role and making some recompense. Somewhere John Hope Franklin and his Dad and Charles Ogletree are saying “Well Done! Keep on Fighting!” \nHarvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history as part of a settlement with one of the subjects’ descendants. The photos depict Renty and his daughter Delia and will be transferred from Harvard’s Peabody Museum to the International African American Museum in South Carolina. Tamara Lanier\, who identifies Renty as her great-great-great-grandfather\, sued Harvard in 2019\, arguing that the university wrongfully possessed and exploited the images. The daguerreotypes were originally commissioned by Harvard biologist Louis Agassiz\, whose theories on racial differences were used to justify slavery. In 2022\, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled in Lanier’s favor\, recognizing Harvard’s complicity in the creation of the images and its past abuses. The settlement includes an undisclosed financial agreement\, but Harvard has not publicly acknowledged Lanier’s connection to the subjects or its role in perpetuating slavery. Lanier and the museum plan to ensure the images are displayed in a way that honors the full story of Renty and Delia. (source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/after-15-year-battle-harvard-agrees-settlement-relinquish-122262582?cid=social_twitter_abcn ) \nMajor corporations\, including Oracle\, McDonald’s\, and Morgan Stanley\, are cutting ties with law firms that complied with Trump’s executive orders. These firms\, such as Paul Weiss\, Latham & Watkins\, and Skadden Arps\, had adjusted their policies to align with Trump’s directives but now face backlash from corporate clients who question their ability to stand firm in legal battles. Meanwhile\, law firms that challenged Trump’s orders in court\, including WilmerHale\, Jenner & Block\, Perkins Coie\, and Susman Godfrey\, are winning cases and gaining new business. Federal judges have struck down Trump’s executive orders\, ruling them unconstitutional acts of retaliation. These firms are now attracting clients who value their independence and willingness to fight. \nSources: \nMSN. (2025\, June 2). Major Corporations — Including Oracle\, McDonald’s\, and Morgan Stanley — Are Dumping Law Firms That Caved to Trump. Retrieved from [2](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/major-corporations-including-oracle-mcdonald-s-and-morgan-stanley-are-dumping-law-firms-that-caved-to-trump/ar-AA1FX04u). \nMSN. (2025\, June 2). Trouble for law firms that bent to Trump orders: Clients say firms \”don’t have a hard line.\” Retrieved from [3](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trouble-for-law-firms-that-bent-to-trump-orders-clients-say-firms-dont-have-a-hard-line/ar-AA1FWYDI). \nMSN. (2025\, June 2). Major Companies Abandon Law Firms That Signed Deals with Trump: Report. Retrieved from [4](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/major-companies-abandon-law-firms-that-signed-deals-with-trump-report/ar-AA1FVAfn). \nCurtis Yarvin\, also known by his former pseudonym Mencius Moldbug\, is a political theorist and software developer. He is best known for founding the neo-reactionary movement\, also called the Dark Enlightenment\, which advocates for replacing democracy with a CEO-style autocracy. His ideas have gained traction among some conservative circles\, particularly in Donald Trump’s second administration\, where figures like Vice President J.D. Vance and tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Elon Musk have echoed aspects of his philosophy. Yarvin argues that American democracy is a failed experiment and should be replaced with a monarchical system modeled after corporate governance. He has also coined the term “the Cathedral” to describe what he sees as a network of universities\, media\, and bureaucracies that enforce liberal ideology. His work has influenced Silicon Valley investors and Republican politicians\, including Michael Anton\, a senior member of Trump’s State Department. \nSources: \nMSN. (2025\, June 3). Who is Curtis Yarvin? Meet the ‘intellectual source code’ of the second Trump administration. Retrieved from [2](https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/who-is-curtis-yarvin-meet-the-intellectual-source-code-of-the-second-trump-administration/ar-AA1FZggV). \nThe American Conservative. (2025\, May 23). At Harvard\, the ‘Cathedral’ clashes with Curtis Yarvin. Retrieved from [3](https://www.theamericanconservative.com/at-harvard-the-cathedral-clashes-with-curtis-yarvin/). \nPolitico. (2025\, January 30). Curtis Yarvin’s ideas were fringe. Now they’re coursing through Trump’s Washington. Retrieved from [7](https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/01/30/curtis-yarvins-ideas-00201552). \nThe influence of Elon Musk\, Peter Thiel\, and David Sachs – all South Africans- continues to also influence the Trump Administration with a double standard for immigration admissions. While this Administration is kidnapping people off the street and deporting them to countries they’ve never seen in slave labor camps\, White South Africans are being given special expedited processes. While Venezualeans are being deported\, so are White Ukranians\, highlighting a “preferred Whites” policy.  \nElon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have largely failed to deliver the promised savings. Initially\, Musk claimed he could cut $2 trillion from the federal budget\, but that figure was later revised down to $1 trillion\, and eventually $150 billion. However\, independent analyses suggest that DOGE’s actual savings are far lower than reported\, with many figures being exaggerated or miscalculated. Some of the major issues with DOGE’s reported savings include counting contracts that were never awarded or had expired years ago\, triple-counting savings from the same government programs\, confusing millions with billions in financial reports\, and canceling scientific studies mid-way\, effectively wasting money already spent. Despite Musk’s claims that DOGE saved $175 billion\, experts estimate that implementation costs alone have exceeded $135 billion\, meaning the net savings may be negligible or even negative. Additionally\, overall government spending has increased by 6-7% compared to the same period last year. \nSources: \nDodds\, I. (2025\, May 31). Elon Musk’s cost-cutting at DOGE has been a colossal failure. But he has achieved something more dangerous. *The Independent*. Retrieved from [8](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-leaving-doge-impact-b2760276.html). \nKapula\, H. S. (2025\, May 30). Elon Musk’s DOGE Exit: Looking Back at His Major Contributions. *Analytics Insight*. Retrieved from [4](https://www.analyticsinsight.net/dogecoin/elon-musks-doge-exit-looking-back-at-his-major-contributions). \nFrancis\, M. (2025\, May 30). Elon Musk resigns from DOGE: What it means for stimulus checks 2025. *USA Today*. Retrieved from [10](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/05/30/why-elon-musk-left-doge-dividend-stimulus-check-2025-checks-status-update-how-much-money-doge-saved/83922254007/). \nTexas Senate Bill 13 was advanced by the Texas House on June 2\, 2025\, after final approval by lawmakers from both chambers. The bill now heads to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. Senate Bill 13 gives parents and school boards more control over the books available in public school libraries. It allows parents to challenge books\, and school boards can remove books based on complaints. The bill also establishes advisory councils made up of parents to recommend books for school libraries. The House version of the bill required 20% of parents to sign a petition to form an advisory council\, but the final version agreed upon between chambers lowered the requirement to 50 parents or 10% of parents in the district\, whichever is less. The bill defines harmful materials as content that portrays sex organs or activities in a patently offensive way or includes grossly offensive language. Critics argue that the bill could lead to overzealous book bans\, restricting access to literature with diverse perspectives. Some lawmakers worry that books like Catcher in the Rye or Romeo and Juliet could be banned under vague interpretations of the law. \nSources: \nRed River Radio. (2025\, May 28). Latest Texas book ban bill advances in legislative session. Retrieved from [2](https://www.redriverradio.org/news/2025-05-28/latest-texas-book-ban-bill-advances-in-legislative-session). \nKERA News. (2025\, June 2). Bill giving Texas parents\, school boards more control over library books heads to Gov. Greg Abbott. Retrieved from [3](https://www.keranews.org/education/2025-06-02/bill-giving-texas-parents-school-boards-more-control-over-library-books-heads-to-gov-greg-abbott). \nMSN. (2025\, May 28). Bill advancing at Texas Capitol gives school boards\, parents process to remove books in public school libraries. Retrieved from [4](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/bill-advancing-at-texas-capitol-gives-school-boards-parents-process-to-remove-books-in-public-school-libraries/ar-AA1FBl3f). \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n Our show will begin with our condolences to the victims and families of the victims of yesterday’s terror attack in Boulder\, Colorado. \n\nArnwine and Jones give the Heroes of the Week Award to the corporate general counsel who are withholding work from the law firms that capitulated and Harvard’s defiant graduation; and\, every community standing up to ICE to stop people from being “disappeared”.\nVillain of the Week goes to Curtis Yarvin and Elon Musk. Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator at their home office to say NO to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets!]\nSince we had our last show\, the New York Times did a whole expose on Elon Musk’s heavy drug addiction\, which once again highlights the incompetence and his lasting influence of the destruction of the federal government. Despite 127 lawsuits obtaining victories\, we can’t run democracy on court injunctions; we need a competent administration. What do you think the lasting impact of Elon Musk’s influence will be on our democracy\, the federal government\, and American society?\nLet’s discuss the double standard for immigration admissions- that while this Administration is kidnapping people off the street and deporting them to countries they’ve never seen in slave labor camps\, White South Africans are being given special expedited processes.\nLet’s talk about the influence of Elon Musk\, Peter Thiel\, and David Sachs\, the three South African billionaires influencing this Administration’s policies.\nWhile Venezualeans are being deported\, so are White Ukranians\, highlighting a “preferred Whites” policy. Karen\, Daryl\, what does all this say about racism and the White Supremacist underpinnings of this Administration?\nWe want our audience to know that reparations are happening: during the 104th Anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre\, the new mayor has approved a new city trust that will serve to repair some of the damage caused by the Tulsa Massacre. This is one of only two incidents where the U.S. has bombed its own people\, as the police and others allowed Tulsa to be bombed. We will do a more in-depth show. Shout out to Miss Laneer’s q5 year battle against Harvard- showing how individuals can make a big difference during this time.\nJune 14th is “No Kings Day”- please join this and the July 17th John Lewis Day of Action. They can go to tjcoalition.org and sign up for events on mobilize. The more resist\, the more we can destroy this racial coup.\nLet’s talk about some of the horrific actions states are engaging in\, such as Texas’ new bill banning books and voter suppression\, which we will talk about also in a later show.\nHow can our listeners get involved?\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-june-03-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TJC-060325-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250527T145802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T151404Z UID:2541-1748347200-1748350800@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – May 27: Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Us Around! The Fight for Reparations and In Defense of Black Museums DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n May 27\, 2025: Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Us Around! The Fight for Reparations and In Defense of Black Museums\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\n​Dianne Wilkerson: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETFirst African American Female to serve in the Massachusetts State Senate; TJC Board Treasurer; and\, Boston Community Activist \nThe Honorable Jesse Wineberry\, Esq.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETU.S. Supreme Court licensed Atty. & former Washington State House Majority Whip; Co-Founder & Director of the Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA). WENA is the statewide Pro-Equity\, non-profit organization which led 2022’s successful campaign for Governor Jay Inslee to sign Executive Order 22-02\, rescinding Governor’s Directive 98-01 and paving the way for race and gender conscious equity in Washington state. On October 31\, 2022\, Wineberry represented WENA in Washington\, D.C. at the U.S. Supreme Court hearings on affirmative action. On the eve of the High Court’s June 29th ruling limiting the use of race in college admissions\, Wineberry led WENA’s statewide DEI empowerment seminar\, which trained nearly 1\,000 state employees on how to keep the doors of opportunity open for women and BIPOC communities` while remaining in full compliance with the Supreme Court decision. A 2024 elected National Delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago\, Attorney Wineberry is married to Attorney Richelle Harrison-Wineberry. They are proud parents of Jesse Wineberry\, Jr. & Mia Genesis Wineberry. Here’s a link to the Charles Mitchell Reparations Study budget language and a link to a recent News Tribune newspaper editorial which preceded the Governor’s signing the Reparations study into law on May 20\, 2025.  \nAdjoa Aiyetoro\, Esq.: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM ETRenowned civil rights attorney and reparations advocate; Professor of Law Emerita UALR William H. Bowen School of Law; Former Executive Director of National Conference of Black Lawyers (NBCL)  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, May 27th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Us Around! The Fight for Reparations and In Defense of Black Museums”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests The Honorable Jesse Wineberry\, Esq.; Dianne Wilkerson; and\, Adjoa Aiyetoro\, Esq. \nSenate Bill 5167 focuses on a reparations study named for Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush\, two historical Black figures in Washington State. The bill is part of a broader effort by the Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) to advocate for equity policies and reparations studies.  The Washington State Legislature has allocated $300\,000 to fund this study\, marking a significant step toward addressing historical injustices. WENA has been actively supporting this initiative and other equity-related policies in the state. For more details\, you can check the full text on the [Washington Equity Now Alliance website](https://waequitynow.org/senate-bill-5167-pl1-1 ).  \nWashington State is launching its first reparations study\, funded through Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5167. This bill\, part of a $78 billion biennial budget\, sets aside $300\,000 to assess reparations for descendants of U.S. chattel slavery. The study is named after Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush\, two Black pioneers who experienced racial discrimination in early Washington history. Its goal is to analyze the lasting impact of slavery on Washington citizens and recommend policies to state and federal lawmakers. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining this funding and points out that reparations have previously been granted to Japanese Americans for WWII internment and Indigenous nations for treaty violations. Washington joins California\, New York\, and Colorado in advancing reparative justice\, with support from leaders like Sen. Bob Hasegawa\, Rep. Chipalo Street\, and attorney Jesse Wineberry\, who has been involved in past reparations initiatives.  (Source: https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article306310591.html ) \nThe Trump administration has pulled federal funding for Boston’s Museum of African American History\, stating that the grant “no longer serves the interest of the United States.” The museum\, which has been a vital institution for over six decades\, had received a $500\,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support school trips and educational programs. The funding cut is part of the wrongful and misguided efforts by the Trump Administration to combat what it calls “woke” ideology and “anti-American propaganda.” Museum director Dr. Noelle Trent expressed disbelief at the decision\, emphasizing the museum’s deep connection to key moments in American history\, including abolitionist movements and Black soldiers’ contributions during the Civil War. The museum now faces an uncertain future as it seeks alternative funding sources. (Source: https://chicago.binnews.com/content/2025-05-23-trump-admin-pulls-funding-for-bostons-african-american-history-museum/ ) \n“The City Council [of Boston] voted on a resolution Wednesday in solidarity with the museum and pledged to assist and advocate for replacement funding. This vote\, the sponsor noted\, ‘reflects our shared belief in the importance of preserving this history and supporting those who safeguard it.’ The Museum of African American History offers programs like the upcoming Emancipation Proclamation celebration\, which brings together friends\, families\, and communities to deepen their understanding of Boston’s shared history. These programs help ensure that Black history\, which is American history\, is preserved\, honored\, and passed on to future generations.” Read more on the City of Boston website: https://www.boston.gov/news/supporting-bostons-museum-african-american-history  \nYou can help support Boston’s Museum of African American History by becoming a member: “Preserve the Legacy: By becoming a member\, you have signaled your commitment in sustaining the Museum’s level of programming\, conservation and research. Thank you for your part in safeguarding the longstanding success of this institution and the significant history it represents.” Click the link here: https://joinmaah.humanitru.com/membership?page=landing-page-template-20fef2cd-1864-44b3-bccc-a9893738c2e6&address=optional&hsCtaTracking=80a664ac-2d64-4f50-a132-caf38d23b38b%7C0b035ff7-70da-405e-b39c-f39444cc9169  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nArnwine and Jones give the Heroes of the Week Award to Harvard for offering free online courses to all U.S. Citizens on the Constitution\, the federal government\, how to spot a dictator\, and other civics courses.\nVillain of the Week goes to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator at their home office to say NO to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets!] )\nThe Honorable Jesse Wineberry\, Esq.\, Congratulations on your recent victory. Please tell our audience what happened last Tuesday.\nAttorney Wineberry\, this legislation is named for Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush. Please tell our audience about these two unknown heroes. \nAttorney Wineberry\, what are the most important elements\, highlights of this legislation that the Governor signed?\nAttorney Aiyetoro\, why are efforts to institute reparations committees nationwide so important?\nAttorney Wineberry\, why do you think that the efforts in Washington State were so successful?\nDianne\, in the state of Massachusetts there have been several bills introduced for a reparations study commission. As recently as last year\, activists have been calling on Boston to pay $15 Billion as reparations for slavery. What do you think this victory in Washington State will mean for the push for reparations en masse?\nAttorneys Aiyetoro and Wineberry\, you’re involved not only in the Washington State effort but also in the national push. Where do you have your highest hopes for new study commissions to be approved?\nAttorney Aiyetoro\, last week Governor Wes Moore vetoed the study commission. You are working with others to issue a statement regarding this veto and calling for the Maryland General Assembly to override this veto. Tell us why this is important.\nDianne\, all of this- on top of our fight for reparations- we are now actively fighting this Administration. Not only have they attacked the National Museum for African-American History and Culture\, they now are actually defunding African-American museums across the nation. Please tell us what’s happening in Boston with the Boston’s Museum of African American History\, which the Trump Administration claims “no longer serves the interest of the United States.” \nDianne\, how has the Boston community responded to this attack?\nAttorney Aiyetoro\, you have been leading a legal committee that has drafted a powerful resolution regarding the Trump Administration’s attacks on Black museums. Tell us about the status of this resolution. \nHow can people get involved?\nAttorney Aiyetoro\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\nAttorney Wineberry\, what are the next steps now in Washington State for the study commission?\nHow can people throughout the country support this commission’s work?\nDianne\, The City Council of Boston voted on a resolution Wednesday in solidarity with the museum and pledged to assist and advocate for replacement funding. This vote\, the sponsor noted\, “reflects our shared belief in the importance of preserving this history and supporting those who safeguard it.” What are your perspectives on this action?\nDianne\, what are the next steps in the fight to protect Boston’s Museum of African-American History?\nHow can our listeners get involved?\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-may-27-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TJC-052725-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250520T160704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T161436Z UID:2514-1747742400-1747746000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – May 20: If You Want to Be On the Wall: Buy The Wall: The Fight Against History Removal DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n May 20\, 2025: If You Want to Be On the Wall: Buy The Wall: The Fight Against History Removal\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\n\nDr. Karsonya “Kaye” Whitehead\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAssoc. Professor of Communications and African American Studies\, Loyola University; Founding Executive Director\, The Karson Institute for Race\, Peace & Social Justice; 2025 Who’s Who in Black Baltimore?  President\, ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life And History)  Host of “Today with Dr. Kaye” on Morgan State University’s WEAA-FM (M-F 3pm – 6pm ET). \n\n\nHon. Carl O. Snowden\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETConvener\, Caucus of African American Leaders; former Director of Civil Rights\, Office of the Attorney General; former Annapolis City Alderman; Professor of History and Political Science\, President & Founder\, Carl Snowden & Associates; Civil Rights Activist\, Author\, and Frequent Newspaper Guest Columnist. \n\n\nFmr. Md. St. Sen. Michael B. Mitchell\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETFormer Maryland State Senator; Former Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore City; former Member\, Baltimore City Council Member of the prominent Baltimore family of the same name\, Michael Bowen Mitchell was born in Baltimore\, Maryland. His father\, Clarence Mitchell\, Jr.\, nicknamed the “101st U.S. Senator”  waged a tireless campaign on Capitol Hill\, helping to secure passage of civil rights legislation in the 1950s and 1960s: the Civil Rights Act of 1957\, the Civil Rights Act of 1960\, the Civil Rights Act of 1964\, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act. Mitchell graduated from Lincoln University\, in Pennsylvania and earned his Juris Doctors from the University of Maryland School of Law. \n\n\nMs. Deborah Omowale Jarmon\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETSan Antonio African American Deborah Omowale Jarmon is the Executive Director for the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM)\, with a mission to collect\, archive\, and tell the stories of the African American community in San Antonio. Director Omawale Jarmon is overseeing the privately funded 300\,000 square foot African American Museum in downtown San Antonio\, TX –  which upon completion will be one of the largest African American Museums in America. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hey Change Igniters! This week’s “Igniting Change” Radio Show on Tuesday\, May 20th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, is entitled “If You Want to Be on the Wall…Own The Wall!”  (Do The Right Thing). \nAs Sal said in Spike Lee’s movie “Do The Right Thing” when Sal\, an Italian American pizza shop owner\, was asked why Sal did not have Black people on the walls of his pizza shop that operated in a Black neighborhood\, Sal responded “If you want Brothers on walls\, get your place and you can put who you want to on the walls!” \nThe Trump Administration has initiated a continued strategic assault on African Americans and African American History to remove African Americans from the walls of U.S. History.  They have methodically and regularly used the power of the federal government to impose expanded Bans on African American Affirming Books.  The Administration has also sought to minimize and destroy the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC or “Black-Sonian”) in Washington\, DC.  President Trump issued an executive order on March 27\, 2025\, stating that the “Black-Sonian” exhibits unlawfully promote “divisive\, race-centered ideology.” \nOn Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 at the “Black-Sonian” hundreds of supporters got off the sidewalks and took to the streets.  Church congregations\, social organizations\, activists\, students and people who care about Black history rallied to demonstrate their displeasure with the contemplated removal and devaluation of African American history from the “Black-Sonian.” \nOn Sunday\, April 27th\, the African-American Policy Forum (AAPF)had a National Week of Action with faith leaders nationwide speaking out about the attacks on Black History across the country.  There was\, also\, a weeklong campaign led by civil rights leaders to protect the “Black-Sonian.” This campaign\, called “Hands Off Our History/Freedom to Learn National Week of Action\,” was intended to counter efforts by the Trump administration to diminish diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives.  The museum\, described as the “crown jewel” of the Smithsonian system\, is facing criticism and executive orders targeting its narratives. \nThe “Hands Off Our History” campaign concluded with a march on May 3 with demands from the community for the administration to support Black museums and libraries throughout America! Organizers emphasized the importance of preserving Black history as a vital part of American history and democracy. Activists continue to urge communities to raise funds\, visit institutions\, and lobby Congress for support. The museum opened in 2016 and attracts millions of visitors annually.  \nThe “Black-Sonian” highlights the history of slavery\, segregation\, and the contributions of African Americans. Critics of Trump’s order argue that it attempts to erase or distort history. Meanwhile\, the museum has faced leadership changes\, with Kevin Young stepping down as director earlier this month. Democratic lawmakers have condemned the executive order\, calling it an attack on Black history and culture.   \nThe Smithsonian Institution has actively refuted claims that artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture due to President Trump’s executive order targeting “improper ideology.” The Smithsonian claimed that returning artifacts is standard practice under loan agreements and emphasized that items are rotated to ensure preservation and exhibit variety. They denied allegations of removing significant artifacts\, such as the Greensboro sit-in lunch counter and stool\, stating that these items remain on display in their respective exhibits.  \nThe response to the attack on African American History\, African American Affirming Books\, and Black Museums must be a community-based attack to protect our history.   One such response was demonstrated by the Caucus of African American Leaders\, where its convener\, Carl Snowden\, led a protest against the banned book removal from the library shelves of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis\, Maryland. \nThe protest by the Caucus of African American Leaders was against an Executive Order by President Donald Trump which led to the removal of nearly 400 books from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library. These books\, authored by figures like Maya Angelou and others\, were removed for promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. The protest took place at the Naval Academy in Annapolis\, Maryland\, and included attorneys\, clergy\, educators\, and local residents.  \nThe response to the systemic\, repeated\, and targeted attempts to erase African American history and significance must be addressed at the community level as well as the governmental levels.  Efforts must also be implemented for African American communities to erect privately funded museums and statues to tell their own history.  We must “build our own walls” to protect and tell our story. \nIn San Antonio\, TX the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM) is a privately funded African American Museum that\, upon completion of its 100\,000 square foot building\, will become one of the largest African American Museums in America.   In Annapolis\, Maryland\, on May 28\, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.\, the construction of a privately funded Congressman Parren J. Mitchell Memorial\, celebrating the first African American elected to Congress below the Mason Dixon Line since 1898 (Civil War Reconstruction)\, will be unveiled and join the privately funded “Footsoldier Memorial\, Coretta Scott King Memorial\, and the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial. \n “If you want Brothers on walls\, get your place and you can put who you want to on the walls!”  This philosophy should be a part of the preservation of African American history.  Taxpayer funded memorials and museums that provide the full and inclusive history of contributions to the building of America\,however\, should also be an essential part of displaying African American history. \nToday’s Igniting Change Radio will discuss the privately funded efforts to preserve African American History and the government’s responsibility to funding the full and complete story of American History.   Today’s panel represents experts in African American History as well as former elected officials that will discuss the community and governmental value of telling the whole story of American history. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n The questions included below are designed to provide a guide but are not the only possible questions\, nor may they be asked in the exact same order. If a question does not have a specific name\, then it is for everyone. \n Dr. Whitehead \n\n\nDr. Whitehead\, welcome back to Igniting Change.  There was a March in Washington on Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 regarding protecting the Black Smithsonian.  Could you share with our audience what the march was all about? \n\n\nWhy is it important for Black people to become involved in the fight to preserve our museums and build monuments? \n\n\nMs. Omawale Jarmon \n\n\nMs. Omowale\, you are the CEO of what will be one of nation’s largest African American Museums.   What has been the community’s response to the SAAACAM? \n\n\nDo you believe that SAAACAM has made a difference in the community? \n\n\nWhy is SAAACAM important?  How is it funded? \n\n\nSenator Mitchell \n\n\nSenator Mitchell\, there is a monument being built and dedicated to your uncle\, the late Congressman Parren J. Mitchell.  Who was Congressman Mitchell and why is it important that there be a monument in his honor? \n\n\nCarl Snowden \n\n\nCarl Snowden\, you have been involved in building at least four different privately funded memorials that pay tribute to African Americans in your community and state.  Why not force the local\, state or federal government to pay to erect these memorials? \n\n\nCarl\, one of President Trump’s Executive Orders that has everyone upset is the EO on the National Museum for African American History and Culture. What does this Executive Order say? \n\n\n Dr. Whitehead \n\n\nDr. Whitehead\, do you believe that there should be educational programs instituted that require students to visit and write essays about various memorials around their state and country?  What impact would this have on their education? \n\n\n Ms. Omawale Jarmon \n\n\nMs. Omawale there are GenZ and Gen Alpha listening to this show\, what do yo suggest that they do to get involved in the struggle to preserve their history? \n\n\nGeneral Questions \n\n\nThe Trump Administration appears bent on suppressing and erasing African American contributions to American history.  What response should elected officials\, community members and other people have to this occurrence? \n\n\nFor our listeners that want to get involved\, what do you suggest that they do? How do they get involved in the movement to save Black history? \n\n\nDoes the action of the Trump administration demonstrate the importance of voting in America…he who has the money and the power calls the tunes? \n\n\nIf people want to learn more about your organization or want to become involved in the fight to preserve African American history\, how do you suggest that they get involved? \n\n\nIf our listeners have questions\, how can they contact you? URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-may-20-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TJC-052025-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250513T142321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T143814Z UID:2502-1747137600-1747141200@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – May 13: You Have the Power to Save Lives: Addressing The Black overdose Crisis in America DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n May 13\, 2025: You Have the Power to Save Lives: Addressing The Black overdose Crisis in America\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nTracie Gardner: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETExecutive Director of the National Black Harm Prevention Network \nDr. Wanda Boone: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETCEO of Together for Resilient Youth and the lead of the You Have the Power to Save Lives campaign in North Carolina \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, May 13th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “You Have the Power to Save Lives: Addressing The Black overdose Crisis in America”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Tracie Gardner and Dr. Wanda Boone. \nAccording to the briefing paper by the National Black Harm Reduction Network and Vital Strategies entitled “Left Behind: Black Overdose Rates Surge as National Deaths Decline” (hereinafter cited as “Briefing Paper”)\, “[d]rug overdose is the leading cause of preventable death for Black adults in the United States\, more than gun violence or car crashes. Unpredictable drug supply and the presence of synthetics like fentanyl places everyone at risk regardless of frequency and type of drug use. The overdose crisis is often portrayed as a white issue. But overdose rates among Black individuals have been rising for a decade\, surpassed death rates in white communities in 2020\, and have surged over the last 5 years.”  \nAccording to a Vital Strategies article entitled “Q&A with Tracie Gardner\, Executive Director of the National Black Harm Reduction Network” by Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro further elaborates that in 2024\, “the United States witnessed a decline in overdose deaths for the first time in five years—an estimated 25% decrease through October 2024\, based on the most recent data available. While this overall trend is positive news\, it is not experienced equally: Black and Indigenous communities across the country remain disproportionately affected by fatal overdose. This pattern is reflected in the seven states where Vital Strategies’ Overdose Prevention team is currently working. For example\, in North Carolina\, overdose deaths declined by 27% overall from September 2023 to September 2024\, but increased in Black communities. Similarly\, fatal overdose in Kentucky fell by 10% in 2023\, but increased by 5% among Black Kentuckians.  \nAccording to the latest data that Vital Strategies has on overdoses in Baltimore and DC\, from January 1\, 2018\, through June 30\, 2024\, the DC Medical Examiner investigated 2\,515 opioid overdose deaths. Their study found that 84% or 2\,126 of those who died were Black. On average\, there were 17 opioid-related fatalities per month in 2018 and 23 opioid-related fatalities per month in 2019. This rate increased to 38 deaths per month in 2022 and 43 deaths per month in 2023.  The overdose crisis has also been devastating in Baltimore\, where overdoses were at the highest level for any major American city.  In the past six years\, nearly 6\,000 lives have been lost. The death rate from 2018 to 2022 was roughly double that of any other large city\, with a significant portion of these deaths occurring in the Black community. \nAccording to the Briefing Paper\, “[i]n the vast majority of states where recent data is available by race\, Black communities suffer higher fatal overdose rates than white populations. Black men age 54 to 73 years are four times more likely to die from overdose than other men in their age group. Structural racism\, manifesting through policies and practices that systematically disadvantage Black populations\, exacerbates these disparities. For instance\, from 2019 to 2020\, overdose death rates increased by 44% among non-Hispanic Black individuals\, surpassing the rate among non-Hispanic White individuals for the first time in over two decades. Traditional harm reduction and substance use disorder treatment programs often fail to effectively engage Black individuals due to a lack of cultural tailoring. The absence of culturally specific outreach results in lower utilization of these services by Black communities. Among those who died from overdose in 2020\, Black individuals were least likely to have ever participated in substance use disorder treatment\, although they were most likely to die in communities with a high availability of treatment providers. Misinformation and stigma surrounding substance use disorders contribute to reluctance within Black communities to seek help. Historical and ongoing experiences of discrimination and mistreatment in healthcare settings have fostered deep-seated distrust of providers among Black individuals. This distrust is compounded by fears of legal repercussions\, as drug policies have historically criminalized drug use in Black communities more harshly than in others. Consequently\, Black individuals may be less likely to seek life-saving interventions or participate in substance use health services and overdose prevention programs. The percentage of Black individuals who received substance use disorder treatment was lower compared with White individuals. Geographic disparities also exist\, with non-Hispanic Black individuals experiencing higher rates of drug overdose deaths in urban counties compared to rural ones. In 2020\, the rate of drug overdose deaths among non-Hispanic Black individuals in urban counties was nearly double that in rural counties. \n“Addressing these systemic barriers requires comprehensive strategies that include: \n\n\nDeveloping and implementing culturally specific outreach\, overdose prevention\, and treatment programs. \n\n\nBuilding trust between Black communities and healthcare providers. \n\n\nEnsuring equitable access to medication treatment and substance use health services. \n\n\nAddressing socioeconomic inequities that contribute to health disparities. \n\n\n“By acknowledging and actively working to dismantle these structural barriers\, we can move toward reducing overdose deaths and achieving health equity in Black communities.” \nImplementing these strategies is our guests. Wanda Boone wrote an op-ed in Indy Week entitled “Durham County’s Next Hurdle in the Opioid Battle: Reaching Every Community” outlining her work in Durham County\, North Carolina. Wanda’s organization\, “Together for Resilient Youth (TRY)\, contacted then–Attorney General Josh Stein to highlight the lack of opioid messaging for Black communities. Stein attended a meeting where we presented Durham-specific data\, and after seeing the disparities firsthand\, he updated and enhanced his public messaging to better reflect the crisis in Black communities. This shift helped ensure that the opioid epidemic was no longer discussed as solely a white issue\, but as one affecting all racial groups…Rather than relying solely on outside interventions\, my organization\, TRY\, a Durham-based coalition tackling substance use prevention\, trains trusted community  members—faith leaders\, educators\, business owners\, parents\, and those with lived experience—to spread awareness and distribute naloxone. We know that childhood adversity—abuse\, neglect\, parental incarceration—dramatically increases the risk of substance use later in life\, and the opioid crisis is emblematic of that. In Durham\, harm reduction isn’t just about reversing overdoses. It’s about preventing them in the first place. That means addressing social determinants of health and making sure residents have access to the full spectrum of care\, from prevention to recovery. One of the most promising alliances is with the Black church\, which has long served as a pillar of trust and support. On March 24 we held the first in a series of Zoom meetings with faith leaders to address substance use in their communities and congregations. The goal is simple but profound: make naloxone as commonplace as a first-aid kit in places of worship…Public awareness campaigns are another key piece of the puzzle.  Billboards\, social media campaigns\, and public service announcements have proven effective in other communities\, but they remain underfunded in Durham’s Black neighborhoods. North Carolina’s harm-reduction efforts have come a long way. Since 2017\, the number of substance-use programs statewide has grown from 29 to 50. Naloxone distribution has \n expanded. But the work is far from over. Every resident needs to understand it just takes one \n spray to save a life.” \nTracie Gardner is the Executive Director of the National Black Harm Reduction Network. Daliah Heller is Vice President of drug use initiatives at Vital Strategies. Together\, they wrote an article in the Washington Informer entitled “Preventing Overdose Deaths in Black Communities” describing the importance of Naloxone and are launching\, with community partners like TRY\, a seven-city “Naloxone in Black” media campaign in late March to promote access to the lifesaving medication. Their campaign will focus on Philadelphia\, Newark\, Milwaukee\, Detroit\, Louisville\, Durham\, and Albuquerque.  \nWe are not powerless in the opioid crisis\, as they reminded us at the end of their article: “Every overdose death is a preventable tragedy. With naloxone in hand\, you can save a life.” \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM ET[CURRENT EVENTS SEGMENT] \n12:15 PM ET \n\nSwitching now to today’s topic\, Tracie Gardner\, welcome to our show and thank you so much for being here to discuss this very serious issue of life and death for too many African-Americans. Please tell our audience what is the opioid crisis?\nTracie\, how does this crisis affect the African-American community in particular?\nDr. Wanda Boone\, welcome to the show. We know you have been doing some incredible work in Durham. How did you get involved with this work?\nTracie\, can you tell us more about the story of Kimberly Douglas and her son Bryce?\nTell us about your programs. What are some of the strategies you’re using\, respectively\, in your programs?\nTracie\, the You Have the Power to Save Lives campaign operates in seven cities – Newark\, Milwaukee\, Detroit\, Philadelphia\, Louisville\, Durham\, and Albuquerque. Tell us about those seven cities and why these are the priority cities.\nTell us about the different programs in each city. \nDr. Boone\, you lead the Durham program. Tell us specifically about that campaign. \nWe have a large part of our audience in Washington\, D.C. and Baltimore. What should they know about the opioid crisis in these areas?\nLet’s talk about the role of race in this hidden crisis. How do you believe the role of race accounts for the national neglect on this issue?\nPlease tell us why Naloxone is so critical to the protection of lives to those who are fighting opioid addiction. \nIf you are a parent or a friend of someone who you know is part of the opioidh crisis\, what do you need to know? How can people be prepared to protect lives?\nWe know about your work with the Black churches. How do you hope to amplify this campaign in the future? \nHow can our audience get involved in your campaigns?\nOne of the issues is the stigma- what are your best recommendations for how to address the stigma that prevents so many people from getting help?\nHow can our listeners get involved?\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Let’s talk about what’s going on with the SAVE Act. Is voting a privilege or right?! Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator to say NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets!] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-may-13-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TJC-051325-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250505T230947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T231756Z UID:2492-1746532800-1746536400@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – May 6: If You Want to Be On the Wall: Buy The Wall: The Fight Against History Removal DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n May 6\, 2025: If You Want to Be On the Wall: Buy The Wall: The Fight Against History Removal\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDr. Karsonya “Kaye” Whitehead\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAssoc. Professor of Communications and African American Studies\, Loyola University; Founding Executive Director\, The Karson Institute for Race\, Peace & Social Justice; 2025 Who’s Who in Black Baltimore? \nHon. Carl O. Snowden\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETConvener\, Caucus of African American Leaders; former Director of Civil Rights\, Office of the Attorney General; former Annapolis City Alderman; Professor of History and Political Science\, President & Founder\, Carl Snowden & Associates; Civil Rights Activist\, Author\, and Frequent Newspaper Guest Columnist. \nFmr. Md. St. Sen. Michael B. Mitchell\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETFormer Maryland State Senator; Former Assistant State’s Attorney for Baltimore City; former Member\, Baltimore City Council Member of the prominent Baltimore family of the same name\, Michael Bowen Mitchell was born in Baltimore\, Maryland. His father\, Clarence Mitchell\, Jr.\, nicknamed the “101st U.S. Senator” waged a tireless campaign on Capitol Hill\, helping to secure passage of civil rights legislation in the 1950s and 1960s: the Civil Rights Act of 1957\, the Civil Rights Act of 1960\, the Civil Rights Act of 1964\, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act. Mitchell graduated from Lincoln University\, in Pennsylvania and earned his Juris Doctors from the University of Maryland School of Law. \nMs. Deborah Omawale Jarmon\, 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETSan Antonio African American Deborah Omowale Jarmon is the xecutive Director for the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM)\, with a mission to collect\, archive\, and tell the stories of the African American community in San Antonio. Director Omawale Jarmon is overseeing the privately funded 300\,000 square foot African American Museum in downtown San Antonio\, TX – which upon completion will be one of the largest African American Museums in America. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, September 26th\, 2023\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled\, “Elevating Gen Z and Young Millennials to the Forefront of the Fight for a Multiracial Democracy”\, 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 Myles B.Caggins; Bahram Mehretu; Stella McMillan; Andres Cubillos; Constance Crockett; Quincy Robinson; and\, Gemale A. Black. \nToday’s show will review the recent Gen Z and Millennial Votes Matter Leadership Training\, held September 20th – 24th in Washington\, D.C. during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.  Today’s guests are all TJC Alumni who will be discussing their experiences from the Training. This paid training opportunity followed a train-the-trainer model and prepared 50 young people to go into their communities as voting rights advocates. Since 2016\, TJC has invested in trainings to enhance the leadership skills of those 18 – 35 years of age. This represented the 15th such training and activation for Gen Z’s and young Millennials. During this September 2023 4-day Training\, there was 22 panels from 47 experts\, as well as one of the panels being at the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference\, a community engagement project in Northern Virginia\, a reception\, an awards ceremony\, and a press conference on “Power on the Line: Alabama’s Defiance of the Supreme Court”. \nMyles B. Caggins III will also provide a brief and timely update about the US Department of Agriculture’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. This is his second time as a guest on our program this year. The application deadline for the Black Farmers’ Fund was just extended from October 31st\, 2023 to January 13th\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThe questions included below are designed to provide a guide but are not the only possible questions\, nor may they be asked in the exact same order. If a question does not have a specific name\, then it is for everyone. \n Dr. Whitehead \n\n\nDr. Whitehead\, welcome back to Igniting Change.  There was a March in Washington on Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 regarding protecting the Black Smithsonian.  Could you share with our audience what the march was all about? \n\n\nWhy is it important for Black people to become involved in the fight to preserve our museums and build monuments? \n\n\n\n Ms. Omawale Jarmon\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Omawale\, you are the CEO of what will be one of nation’s largest African American Museums.   What has been the community’s response to the SAAACAM? \n\n\nDo you believe that SAAACAM has made a difference in the community? \n\n\nWhy is SAAACAM important?  How is it funded? \n\n\nSenator Mitchell \n\n\nSenator Mitchell\, there is a monument being built and dedicated to your uncle\, the late Congressman Parren J. Mitchell.  Who was Congressman Mitchell and why is it important that there be a monument in his honor? \n\n\nCarl Snowden \n\n\nCarl Snowden\, you have been involved in building at least four different privately funded memorials that pay tribute to African Americans in your community and state.  Why not force the local\, state or federal government to pay to erect these memorials? \n\n\nCarl\, one of President Trump’s Executive Orders that has everyone upset is the EO on the National Museum for African American History and Culture. What does this Executive Order say? \n\n\n Dr. Whitehead \n\n\nDr. Whitehead\, do you believe that there should be educational programs instituted that require students to visit and write essays about various memorials around their state and country?  What impact would this have on their education? \n\n\n Ms. Omawale Jarmon \n\n\nMs. Omawale there are GenZ and Gen Alpha listening to this show\, what do yo suggest that they do to get involved in the struggle to preserve their history? \n\n\nGeneral Questions \n\n\nThe Trump Administration appears bent on suppressing and erasing African American contributions to American history.  What response should elected officials\, community members and other people have to this occurrence? \n\n\nFor our listeners that want to get involved\, what do you suggest that they do? How do they get involved in the movement to save Black history? \n\n\nDoes the action of the Trump administration demonstrate the importance of voting in America…he who has the money and the power calls the tunes? \n\n\nIf people want to learn more about your organization or want to become involved in the fight to preserve African American history\, how do you suggest that they get involved? \n\n\nIf our listeners have questions\, how can they contact you? URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-may-06-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TJC-050625-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250429T181742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T182720Z UID:2472-1745928000-1745931600@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – April 29: We Will Not Be Moved: Freedom to Learn and Celebrate Our History DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n April 29\, 2025: We Will Not Be Moved: Freedom to Learn and Celebrate Our History\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nShavon Airline Bradley\,: 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM ETShavon Arline-Bradley is the President and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). She brings over 21 years of experience in healthcare\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, government affairs\, and executive leadership. She is also the founding principal and CEO of R.E.A.C.H. Beyond Solutions\, a firm focused on public health\, advocacy\, and executive leadership. Before leading NCNW\, she served as senior advisor and director of external engagement during the Obama Administration in the Department of Health & Human Services for the 19th U.S. Surgeon General\, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. She also held key roles at the NAACP\, including executive vice president of strategic planning and partnerships. A southern New Jersey native\, Shavon earned her undergraduate degree in exercise science and a master’s in public health from Tulane University. She also holds a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University and has completed executive certificates in business management and diversity & inclusion from Howard University and Cornell University. Her leadership extends to various organizations\, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.\, the NAACP Board of Directors Health Committee\, and the Oprah Winfrey Network initiative “OWN Your Health.” She is also an ordained minister and an advocate for health equity and social justice. \nCarl Snowden: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETCarl Snowden is the originator and Convenor of the Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL). CAAL’s purpose is to fight for the human rights of African Americans and to create a just society. Mr. Snowden is a noted Civil Rights Activist\, Author\, Frequent Newspaper Guest Columnist\, Former Elected Official\, and Former Director for Civil Rights at the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland. \nProf. Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Esq.: 12:20 PM – 12:57 PM ETCo-founder and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum; Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School; Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor at Columbia Law School and the Promise Institute Professor at UCLA Law School; A leading authority on civil rights\, Black feminist legal theory\, and race\, racism and the law\, popularly known for her development of “intersectionality”\,  “Critical Race Theory” and the #SayHerName campaign; Personal Twitter: @sandylocks; Organization Twitter: @AAPolicyForum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, April 29th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “We Will Not Be Moved: Freedom to Learn and Celebrate Our History”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Shavon Airline Bradley\, Prof. Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Esq.\, and Carl Snowden. \nOn Sunday\, April 27th\, the African-American Policy Forum (AAPF) kicked off the National Week of Action with faith leaders nationwide speaking out about the attacks on Black History across the country\, as well as a powerful op-ed from AAPF executive director Kimberlé Crenshaw calling for collective resistance! Your organization can show support or you can join us individually in the fight!  \nThroughout this week\, we want to know how you will show up for Black history! Check out five ways to get involved in detail at www.freedomtolearn.net and register to attend the May 3 National Day of Action here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f2l-national-week-of-action-dc-activation-tickets-1331013530299?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nOn Wednesday\, April 30th at 7pm ET\, join AAPF for Beyond the First 100 Days: Centering Racial Justice and Black History in Our Fight for Democracy. AAPF\, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)\, will host a virtual webinar featuring Shavon Arline-Bradley\, Barbara Arnwine\, Melanie Campbell\, Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Marc Morial\, and Kaye Wise Whitehead. The conversation will also feature excerpts and poems performed by our artivists throughout the program. Find out more information and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/under-the-blacklight-wasalh-beyond-the-first-100-days-tickets-1325849173569?aff=oddtdtcreator  \nThere will be a weeklong campaign led by civil rights leaders to protect the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington\, D.C. This campaign\, called #HandsOffOurHistory/Freedom to Learn National Week of Action\, aims to counter efforts by the Trump administration to diminish diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives and to challenge the teaching of Black history. The museum\, described as the “crown jewel” of the Smithsonian system\, has faced criticism and executive orders targeting its narratives. \nThe campaign includes a march on May 3 and calls for community support for Black museums and libraries. Organizers emphasize the importance of preserving Black history as a vital part of American history and democracy. Activists are urging communities to raise funds\, visit institutions\, and lobby Congress for support. The museum has been a significant cultural site since its opening in 2016\, attracting millions of visitors annually. (Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/28/civil-rights-rally-museum-african-american-history/83324998007/ ) \nBlack churches are showing support for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture\, following criticism from former President Donald Trump. Trump issued an executive order on March 27\, 2025\, alleging that Smithsonian exhibits promote “divisive\, race-centered ideology.” In response\, Rev. Robert Turner and other clergy have rallied to defend the museum’s mission\, emphasizing its role in preserving Black history and culture. Turner\, pastor of Empowerment Temple AME Church in Baltimore\, has incorporated the museum into his monthly advocacy walks for reparations. Churches are also encouraging members to join the museum as supporters\, with memberships starting at $25 annually. \nThe museum\, which opened in 2016\, highlights the history of slavery\, segregation\, and the contributions of Black Americans. Critics of Trump’s order argue that it attempts to erase or distort history. Meanwhile\, the museum has faced leadership changes\, with Kevin Young stepping down as director earlier this month. Democratic lawmakers have condemned the executive order\, calling it an attack on Black history and culture. (Source: https://apnews.com/article/smithsonian-african-american-museum-black-churches-trump-93cb4969ecc77836b36e7083980d9e29 ) \nThe Smithsonian Institution has actively refuted claims that artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture due to President Trump’s executive order targeting “improper ideology.” The Smithsonian claimed that returning artifacts is standard practice under loan agreements and emphasized that items are rotated to ensure preservation and exhibit variety. They denied allegations of removing significant artifacts\, such as the Greensboro sit-in lunch counter and stool\, stating that these items remain on display in their respective exhibits. (source: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/04/28/smithsonian-african-american-museum-trump-dei ) \nA recent executive order signed by former President Donald Trump on April 23\, 2025 could significantly impact civil rights protections. The order aims to amend or deprioritize enforcement of provisions in the 1964 Civil Rights Act\, particularly those related to “disparate-impact liability.” This liability addresses policies that unintentionally lead to discrimination against specific groups. Trump argues that the changes promote meritocracy and a “colorblind society\,” but critics say the move undermines decades of progress in combating discrimination. \nCivil rights leaders and legal experts express concern that the order could weaken protections for marginalized groups\, create confusion\, and lead to extensive litigation. They also view it as a calculated rollback of civil rights laws\, benefiting the powerful while harming those the laws were designed to protect. Activists are calling for public action to defend the foundational principles of equality and justice.  \n“Lots of people\, including white men\, had also been discriminated against in the workplace because of issues like short stature and benefitted from protections in the law\, said Barbara Arnwine\, president and founder of Transformative Justice\, a national civil rights organization. Derrick Johnson\, president of the NAACP\, and Fatima Goss Graves\, president of the National Women’s Law Center\, join others at a gathering Jan. 22\, 2025 at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, to discuss concerns about efforts to eliminate diversity programs. ‘That’s something that people want to forget\,’ she said. \n… \nThe civil rights law has been in place through the presidencies of other Republicans\, including Ronald Reagan\, both Bushes and Trump’s first term\, advocates said. Arnwine called the issue an ‘ideological wedge’ that Trump wants to use to gain points with his political base. “‘He believes that racial resentment is an effective tool\,’ she said. ‘And it is. Whenever he’s unpopular\, his go-to is to go to two things where he continues to have massive popularity among his followers and that’s race and deportation\, which is the same thing. It’s all race\,’ she said. ‘And he plays that card over and over again.’ She and other activists said efforts to push back against the order will require a substantial public response. ‘It should be a call to action and a reminder that all of us have to join together and fight for those foundational ideas\,” Goss Graves said\, “the idea that we are all equal\, the idea that we can be safe in spaces like work or at school\, and the idea that no matter who you are\, you can be treated with dignity.’” (source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/24/trump-order-civil-rights-protections-at-risk/83249915007/ ) \nA protest by the Caucus of African American Leaders against an executive order by President Donald Trump led to the removal of nearly 400 books from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library. These books\, authored by figures like Maya Angelou and others\, were removed for promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. The protest took place at the Naval Academy in Annapolis\, Maryland\, and included attorneys\, clergy\, educators\, and local residents. \n“’We’ve come today to announce our own executive order: that we collectively fight racism by any means necessary\,’ said Carl Snowden\, an activist. ‘We see the efforts to determine who can read what works and who can be allowed to speak to be very troubling for our society.’” \n“Daryl Jones is with the Transformative Justice Coalition\, which gives away banned books. ‘The Sum of Us\,’ which is banned\, talks about how racism hurts everybody\,’ Jones said. ‘It talks about\, if we have contributions from everyone\, it becomes that much easier to allow someone to use their abilities.’” \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM ET \n\nShavon\, welcome to your inaugural appearance on Igniting Change. TJC has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)\, founded by the honorable Dorothy Height. We know there’s a lot on your plate. Tell us why it is so important to NCNW as a partner in this “Freedom to Learn” Week?\nHow can people get involved with NCNW? \nShavon\, you are a participant in AAPF’s “Under The Blacklight” program on Wednesday\, April 30th at 7pm ET entitled “Beyond the First 100 Days: Centering Racial Justice and Black History in Our Fight for Democracy”. AAPF\, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)\, will host a virtual webinar featuring Shavon Arline-Bradley\, Barbara Arnwine\, Melanie Campbell\, Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Marc Morial\, and Kaye Wise Whitehead. The conversation will also feature excerpts and poems performed by our artivists throughout the program. Why is it important that people watch this program?\nShavon\, what is the significance to Black women of this week?\nThank you so much for joining us today. Shavon\, what do you hope will be accomplished during the Freedom To Learn Week? \nKim\, what about you?\nShavon\, how do you people get in contact with you?\n\n12:15 PM ET \n\nKim\, give us an overview of the nationwide outlook on the entire “Freedom to Learn” Week.\nKim\, you have done this program before. How many times have you done this program and how is the program different this year?\nOne of President Trump’s Executive Orders that has everyone upset is the EO on the National Museum for African American History and Culture. \nKim\, what does this Executive Order say?\nKim and Carl\, Why is it so important for people to voice their opposition to this attack on the museum?\nKim\, there is another opportunity for people to show up and be involved this Saturday at a D.C. activation. How do people get involved?\n(Arnwine and Jones give the Heroes of the Week Award to the Caucus of African American Leaders and to the Universities signing a letter rebuking President Trump’s overreach and his violation to control universities and colleges in this country)\nCarl\, tell everyone listening throughout the country about last week’s protest that you had at the U.S. Naval Academy.\n(Barbara and Daryl will remind people throughout the country: “Don’t let them ban our history and the teaching of our history throughout the country)\nKim\, why is it important we be vigilant nationwide as they were in Maryland?\nHow do people get resources to be involved?\nCarl\, last week\, I was really moved by the Parren J. Mitchell Dinner which was organized by our own Daryl Jones which was so filled with history. Tell people about the Children’s Museum that was part of this program.\nKim\, is this model of the Children’s Museum to teach Black History one that can be replicated throughout our nation?\nBlack churches have been actively rallying around the African American Museum. What do you think about these new Black church leaders\, like Rev. Otis Moss III and others\, and this new Black church movement that we’re seeing supporting boycotts\, teaching Black history\, and taking other steps?\nThe 62nd Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr\,’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail just passed. Also this month\, the weekend of the Hands Off Protests\, was the Anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. Unfortunately\, there hasn’t been a lot of discussion about either of these two events. Are Black leaders doing everything they should at this moment? What should they do more of?\nWhat do you feel about this whole movement for African Americans to “sit out”\, “rest”\, and not be involved in this moment?\nFreedom to Learn is every week\, right? How do people keep the Spirit of the “Freedom to Learn Week” going every week\, every month\, every day?\nWhat are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Let’s talk about what’s going on with the SAVE Act. Is voting a privilege or right?! Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator to say NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets!] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-april-29-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TJC-042925-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250424T134046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T134738Z UID:2456-1745323200-1745326800@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – April 22: The Trump Administration Attempts To Disappear Justice! Unconstitutional Border Detentions\, Unlawful Deportations and Student Visa Revocations DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n April 22\, 2025: The Trump Administration Attempts To Disappear Justice! Unconstitutional Border Detentions\, Unlawful Deportations and Student Visa Revocations\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nAmy Greer\, Esq.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAmy Greer is the attorney representing Mahmoud Khalil\, a Columbia University graduate who is currently facing deportation. Amy Greer is an attorney with experience in both criminal defense and financial regulation. She is currently an associate at Dratel & Lewis\, where she has worked on cases involving international extradition\, RICO\, terrorism\, drug trafficking\, and sexual assault. Before joining Dratel & Lewis\, she was an assistant public defender in Alaska\, focusing on connecting clients with support services. She also worked on federal habeas claims for individuals sentenced to death in Florida. Greer earned her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2020 and is admitted to the New York\, New Jersey\, and District of Columbia bars. During law school\, she interned with various organizations defending individuals charged with capital crimes and was a published member of the Law Review. Before pursuing law\, she worked in university archives\, public libraries\, and nonprofits\, and served as adjunct faculty at Roger Williams University. Find more on her bio: https://dratellewis.com/team/amy-greer/ ; Amy Greer has a presence on Substack where she shares insights on legal matters and advocacy\, which can be viewed here: https://substack.com/@amygreer \nAttorney Amir Makled: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAmir Makled is a trial lawyer specializing in civil rights\, personal injury\, and criminal defense. He is a partner at Hall Makled Law\, where he represents clients in state and federal courts. Makled has built a reputation as an aggressive and relentless advocate\, handling high-profile cases that have gained national and international attention. (https://www.hallmakled.com/attornies-bio/amir-makled ) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, April 22nd\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “The Trump Administration Attempts To Disappear Justice! Unconstitutional Border Detentions\, Unlawful Deportations and Student Visa Revocations”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Amy Greer\, Esq. and Attorney Amir Makled. This show will continue our weekly exposé of the unconstitutional and unlawful actions by the Trump Administration and the national mobilization of opposition. Sadly\, one of the most-touted of the Administration’s policies has been focused on deportations\, accusations\, searches\, and detentions of anyone who wasn’t born in the United States. A special target of the Administration has been students\, especially those who have protested\, whether in person\, online\, or in other ways\, against the Administration’s policies- even if the protests occurred years ago. This last weekend\, there were massive “No Kings” protests\, organized by the 50501 Movement\, across the country\, a sequel to the April 5th “Hands Off” protests with significant growth and expansion in “Red States”. Today\, April 22nd\, there is a “Housing Now” Rally in D.C. with nationwide protests. \nOur first Igniting Change guest\, Amy Greer\, is the attorney representing Mahmoud Khalil\, a Columbia University graduate who is currently facing deportation. Khalil\, a lawful permanent U.S. resident\, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in March 2025\, despite not being charged with a crime. His legal team\, including Greer\, argues that his detention violates his First Amendment rights. Greer has been actively involved in challenging the government’s actions and advocating for Khalil’s release. \nMahmoud Khalil’s case has taken a dramatic turn. A Louisiana immigration judge recently ruled that Khalil\, a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent U.S. resident\, can be deported. His legal team has until April 23 to file applications for relief to stop his removal. (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/judge-rules-columbia-activist-mahmoud-khalil-can-be-deported/ar-AA1CLzsr ) \nThe government has justified his deportation under a rarely used provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act\, arguing that his presence poses “potentially serious foreign policy consequences”. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a memo stating that Khalil’s activism\, particularly his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests\, undermines U.S. policy to combat antisemitism (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/judge-permits-trump-administration-to-deport-columbia-student-mahmoud-khalil/ar-AA1CLwYy ; https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mahmoud-khalil-case-ordered-to-show-evidence-government-asserts-rubios-authority/ar-AA1CHx5H ). However\, Khalil’s attorneys argue that the government has failed to provide substantial evidence to support its claims and that his deportation is an attempt to silence political dissent. (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/governments-case-against-mahmoud-khalil-shaky-and-reliant-on-tabloid-accounts-review-of-evidence-shows/ar-AA1CVPep ) \nKhalil\, who is married to an American citizen\, has been detained in Louisiana since his March 8 arrest at his Columbia University housing. His legal team is also pursuing a separate federal case in New Jersey\, challenging the legality of his detention. (https://www.democracynow.org/2025/4/14/mahmoud_khalil_columbia_immigration_judge ) Mahmoud Khalil was denied temporary release from ICE detention to attend the birth of his first child. His attorneys requested a two-week furlough\, offering conditions such as a GPS ankle monitor and scheduled check-ins\, but ICE denied the request within 30 minutes. Khalil’s wife\, Noor Abdalla\, gave birth in New York City while Khalil remained detained in Louisiana\, over 1\,000 miles away. Abdalla condemned the decision\, stating that ICE and the Trump administration had stolen “precious moments” from their family. Khalil’s legal team continues to fight his deportation order\, arguing that his detention is politically motivated and lacks substantial evidence. (https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/21/us/mahmoud-khalil-denied-ice-release-son-birth/index.htm ) \nOur second Igniting Change guest\, Attorney Amir Makled\, was recently detained by federal immigration agents at Detroit Metro Airport while returning from a family vacation. He was questioned about his legal work and clients\, particularly his representation of a student protester involved in a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Michigan. Makled refused to hand over his phone\, citing attorney-client privilege\, and was eventually released after 90 minutes of interrogation. (https://www.wcbe.org/npr-news/2025-04-09/attorney-representing-a-student-protester-detained-by-federal-immigration-agents ; https://arabamericannews.com/2025/04/11/dearborn-attorney-detained-at-detroit-metro-airport-after-family-vacation-cbp-questioned-him-about-clients-and-attempted-to-seize-his-phone/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isun457X4FI ) \nInternational Student Visas Revoked- Updated\, April 21st \nThe most recent data on international student visa revocations shows that over 1\,500 students from nearly 250 colleges have had their visas revoked (https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/04/21/five-key-takeaways-tracking-student-visa). The revocations have disproportionately affected students involved in political activism\, particularly pro-Palestinian protests. (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/18/us-revokes-nearly-1500-student-visas-who-are-the-targets) The Trump administration has justified these actions by claiming that some students were using their visas to disrupt campus operations\, though legal experts argue that the policy is arbitrary and unconstitutional. (https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/04/07/where-students-have-had-their-visas-revoked ) \nA map tracking affected institutions has been published\, showing that the majority of revocations have occurred at large public universities\, though private liberal arts colleges have also been impacted. The Inside Higher Ed database continues to grow as more colleges disclose information. \nThe Inside Higher Ed article reports that over 1\,680 international students from 250+ colleges and universities have had their visas revoked by the State Department as of April 21st. You can see the updated map here: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2025/04/07/where-students-have-had-their-visas-revoked This number is significantly higher than the 300 students initially estimated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. \nThe revocations are part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration and alleged antisemitism\, though the exact reasons for most terminations remain unclear. Rubio has claimed that some students entered the U.S. not just to study but to participate in disruptive movements\, but legal experts argue that the policy is arbitrary and unconstitutional. \nStudents affected by the revocations are now filing lawsuits\, with at least 16 legal challenges arguing that the terminations violate due process and are an abuse of discretion. The article also includes a map and database tracking affected institutions\, which is updated twice daily. \nThe Supreme Court’s Late-Night Rebuke to Trump – Case: A.A.R.P. v. Trump\, No. 24-1098 (U.S. Apr. 19\, 2025). [AARP stands for Advocates for Asylum and Refugee Protection] (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/04/supreme-court-blocks-deportations-donald-trump-alito-dissent.html ; https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/a-a-r-p-v-trump/) \nIn addition to these 2 stories this show will highlight the Trump Administration’s Alien Enemies Act of 1789. On April 19\, 2025\, in a dramatic late‐night ruling\, the Supreme Court of the United States halted the Trump administration’s plan to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants who were in U.S. custody. The emergency order—issued shortly before 1 a.m.—blocked efforts to fly these individuals to a detention facility in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798\, a law originally intended for times of war. \nThe case centered on reports that the government was preparing to deport the migrants almost immediately\, relying on terse\, English-only notices that gave them no effective opportunity to contest their removals in court. An urgent appeal had been filed by the ACLU\, arguing that such abrupt action flagrantly violated due process rights that had been reinforced by a prior Supreme Court directive just 12 days earlier. According to the emergency order\, the Government was directed not to remove any member of this group until further notice from the Court. \nThe decision was not without controversy. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented sharply. In their view\, the emergency relief was “hastily and prematurely granted\,” noting that the Court had received only the applicants’ filings without a substantive response from the government or lower courts. They argued that this unconventional late‑night intervention bypassed the usual procedural safeguards\, including a full consideration of all arguments and evidence. \nThis ruling underscores the judiciary’s increasingly assertive stance against what many see as the administration’s attempts to circumvent established legal processes—especially in cases involving high-stakes immigration actions under obscure wartime provisions. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n The show will start off with: \n\n Arnwine giving a shout out condolence to Tenisha Evan’s family at the start of the radio show. C-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will announce that there will be a future show about the epidemic of Black maternal mortality in the US. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/queens-mother-death-c-section/\nArnwine and Jones giving the Miscreants of the Week Award to Justices Thomas and Alito for their cruel dissents in the recent Supreme Court decision\, A.A.R.P. v. Trump\, No. 24-1098 (U.S. Apr. 19\, 2025). [AARP stands for Advocates for Asylum and Refugee Protection]\nAmy\, please tell us about Mahmoud Khalil and the Trump Administration’s detention of him. What is the current status of the case? What strain has this caused on his family?\nWhat can people do to help?\nAmir\, tell people what happened to you when you were detained by federal immigration agents at Detroit Metro Airport while returning from a family vacation.\nWhat can people do to help?\nFrom reading social media\, it’s clear that there is a lot of confusion about the rights people are entitled to under the U.S. Constitution and our statutes. Let’s go through the basic rights that all people residing within the United States are entitled to. The 14th Amendment and it’s due process clause is the one most people have been hearing about\, especially because of the Garcia case. How do these rights vary if you’re an international student on a visa\, if you’re a green card holder\, or a permanent resident?\nWhat about the First\, Fourth\, Fifth\, Sixth\, and Eighth Amendments (with a brief explanation of each amendment)?\nLet’s talk about some of the current misdeeds of this Administration and their revocation of SEVIS. The Inside Higher Ed article reports that over 1\,680 international students from 250+ colleges and universities have had their visas revoked by the State Department as of April 21. Why should every American be concerned about this?\nWhat do you think these colleges and universities should do to protect their international students?\nAs immigration lawyers\, what do you make out of Trump’s repeated statements that he wants to send American citizens to El Salvador prisons? Why is this unconstitutional?\nIs this the new U.S. Slave Trade?\nIn A.A.R.P. v. Trump\, No. 24-1098 (U.S. Apr. 19\, 2025)\, [For our listening audience\, AARP stands for Advocates for Asylum and Refugee Protection]\, on April 19\, 2025\, in a dramatic late‐night ruling\, the Supreme Court halted the Trump administration’s plan to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants who were in U.S. custody. The emergency order—issued shortly before 1 a.m.—blocked efforts to fly these individuals to a detention facility in El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798\, a law originally intended for times of war. What is your view of this case? What is your hope for this case?\nWhat do our listeners need to know right now about your cases and about what they can do to help?\nWhat are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Let’s talk about what’s going on with the SAVE Act. Is voting a privilege or right?! Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator to say NO to the SAVE Act and remind people to stay in those streets!] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-april-22-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TJC-04225-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250415T170417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T171616Z UID:2436-1744718400-1744722000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – April 15: No Capitulating on U.S. Democracy: The U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent\, Reparations\, and Fighting the SAVE Act in the Senate DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n April 15\, 2025: No Capitulating on U.S. Democracy: The U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent\, Reparations\, and Fighting the SAVE Act in the Senate\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nAdjoa Aiyetoro\, Esq.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETRenowned civil rights attorney and reparations advocate \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, April 15th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “No Capitulating on U.S. Democracy: The U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent\, Reparations\, and Fighting the SAVE Act in the Senate”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Adjoa Aiyetoro\, Esq. and others. \nThe fourth session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent is currently taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from April 14 to April 17\, 2025. This year’s theme is “Africa and people of African descent: United for reparatory justice in the age of Artificial Intelligence”. The forum is focusing on reparations for historical injustices\, racial inequalities\, and the impact of AI on people of African descent. Guest Adjoa Aiyetoro\, Esq. and Co-Host Barbara Arnwine are currently attending the Forum and related events. \nKey discussions include: \n\n\nReparatory justice for the legacies of colonialism and enslavement. \n\n\nIntersectional racial violence affecting women and girls of African descent. \n\n\nHuman rights-based policymaking to combat systemic racism. \n\n\nArtificial Intelligence and racial bias\, addressing algorithmic discrimination. \n\n\nThe bicentennial anniversary of Haiti’s “independence debt”\, highlighting the lasting effects of colonization. \n\n\nThe sessions can be viewed live on webtv.un.org. Here is the link to the official schedule and side events: https://ohchrfourthsessionoftheperm.sched.com/list/simple.   \nThe forum has seen urgent calls for reparations\, with leaders emphasizing the need for legal\, material\, and institutional restitution. Colombia’s Vice President Francia Márquez has urged former colonial powers to take responsibility for their past actions. \n(Sources: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (2025\, April 14). Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Retrieved from https://www.ohchr.org/en/events/sessions/2025/fourth-session-permanent-forum-people-african-descent . \nUnited Nations News. (2025\, April 14). UN forum on People of African Descent examines reparations and AI challenge. Retrieved from https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/04/1162221 . \nUnited Nations Secretary-General. (2025\, April 14). Secretary-General’s remarks to the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-04-14/secretary-generals-remarks-the-fourth-session-of-the-permanent-forum-people-of-african-descent-delivered)  \nThe SAVE ActThe Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act passed the House of Representatives on April 10\, 2025\, with a 220-208 vote. The bill\, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX)\, requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. \nHowever\, the bill faces significant opposition in the Senate\, where it must clear a 60-vote threshold to pass. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has stated that the bill is “dead on arrival” in the Senate\, calling it a “how-to guide for voter suppression”. \nHere are the sources in APA format: \n\n\nABC News. (2025\, April 10). House passes bill to require proof of citizenship to register to vote\, drawing ire of voting rights groups. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-passes-bill-require-proof-citizenship-register-vote/story?id=120691270  \n\n\nPolitico. (2025\, April 14). The House passed the SAVE Act. What comes next?. Retrieved from https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-score/2025/04/14/the-house-passed-the-save-act-what-comes-next-00288458.  \n\n\nMSN News. (2025\, April 13). What is the SAVE Act and why are married women concerned? Here’s what to know. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/what-is-the-save-act-and-why-are-married-women-concerned-heres-what-to-know/ar-AA1CL59z.  \n\n\nThe Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act requires individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship. According to the text of the bill\, acceptable documents include: \n\n\nA REAL ID-compliant identification card that explicitly states U.S. citizenship. \n\n\nA valid U.S. passport. \n\n\nA U.S. military identification card\, accompanied by a military record of service showing the applicant was born in the U.S. \n\n\nA government-issued photo ID from a Federal\, State\, or Tribal government that includes the applicant’s place of birth. \n\n\nA government-issued photo ID that does not indicate citizenship\, but is presented alongside one of the following: \n\n\nA certified birth certificate issued by a State\, local government\, or Tribal government. \n\n\nA naturalization certificate. \n\n\n\n\nThese requirements are outlined in Section 2(b) of the bill\, which amends Section 3 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20502).  \nSources: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22/text/ih78 ; https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr22/text  \nInternational Student Visas RevokedAccording to a Linkedin post by Ashley Mowreader\, “A map update as of 5:30 p.m. EDT\, over 180 colleges and universities have confirmed at least 1\,179 students who have lost their legal standing in the U.S. See the full data set here: https://lnkd.in/eHYBiCAh \n \nI’m starting to pick through data on a student-by-student level (which is just as simple and easy as you think it might be)\, I’m continually shocked by the lack of disclosure / clarity as to why students have their visas revoked. \nA snippet of data\, of 200 individual students\, 86% have no clear reason or rationale attached to their SEVIS status change\, 4% were identified for a legal infraction\, 3% for political activism and 6% had “violated the terms of their visas.” Hoping to keep digging into this\, stay tuned.” (Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashley-mowreader_a-map-update-as-of-530-pm-edt-over-180-activity-7317662997286461442-fJB9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAEgbFgBMHug6LvgdSGRnqEkyenrhaGCxqs ) \nLaw Firms v. TrumpRecently\, five major law firms reached agreements with President Trump’s administration to avoid potential executive orders targeting their operations. The agreements also included capitulations such as merit-based hiring practices and disavowing any diversity\, equity\, and inclusion considerations. In return\, the administration withdrew investigations and letters from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). These firms—Kirkland & Ellis LLP\, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP\, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP\, Latham & Watkins LLP\, and Cadwalader\, Wickersham & Taft LLP—committed to providing $600 million in pro bono legal services for causes supported by the administration. (sources: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-reaches-deals-with-5-law-firms-allowing-them-to-avoid-prospect-of-punishing-executive-orders/ar-AA1CL0qB ; https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2025-04-11/trump-reaches-deals-with-5-law-firms-allowing-them-to-avoid-prospect-of-punishing-executive-orders ; https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/trump-law-firms-pro-bono-work.html ) \nHarvard v. TrumpHarvard University has firmly rejected demands from the Trump administration. The administration’s demands included eliminating diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) programs\, adopting merit-based admissions\, and allowing audits of academic programs and governance. The Trump administration initially reviewed $9 billion in federal funding tied to Harvard and its affiliates\, including hospitals and research centers. However\, the administration later announced a freeze on $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts specifically for Harvard University. The discrepancy comes from the broader review versus the specific freeze. Harvard’s President\, Alan Garber\, stated that these demands exceed the lawful authority of the government and infringe on the university’s independence and constitutional rights. He emphasized that Harvard would not compromise its values or autonomy. (Sources: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/04/harvard-wont-comply-with-demands-from-trump-administration/ ; https://abcnews.go.com/US/harvard-university-rejects-trump-administrations-demands-risking-billions/story?id=120799115 ; https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/14/harvard-university-rejects-trump-demands/83085007007/ ; https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/harvard-university-rejects-trump-dei-demands-imperiling-9-billion-in-federal-funding/ar-AA1CUcAc ;  https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/04/harvard-wont-comply-with-demands-from-trump-administration/ ; https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/14/harvard-university-rejects-trump-demands/83085007007/ ; https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-administration-freezes-2-2-billion-in-grants-to-harvard-over-campus-activism/ar-AA1CUwiV  ) \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n The show will start off with: \n\nArnwine giving a shout out of condolence to Tenisha Evan’s family at the start of the radio show. C-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will announce that there will be a future show about the epidemic of Black maternal mortality in the US. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/queens-mother-death-c-section/  \nJones giving an update on the Karmelo Anthony case.\nArnwine giving a shout out to the activists in Louisiana for all their victories\nArnwine and Jones giving the Cowards of the Week Award to the five law firms that capitulated.\n\n  \n\nAdjoa\, welcome back to Igniting Change. Tell our audience about the work you’ve been doing recently.\nAdjoa\, Tell our audience about the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. \nAdjoa\, why was it important to attend this fourth session at the United Nations this week?\nAdjoa\, what are some of the issues that the forum is taking up this session?\nAdjoa\, something very special happened to you at the forum. Please share with our audience. \nAdjoa\, we were at Columbia University last night for Connecting Caribbean and African Students of New York Conference and we told the story of what happened to you at the forum. Afterwards\, you were surrounded by law and business school students. What did they ask you?\nAdjoa\, what do you hope will come out of the forum?\nAdjoa\, How can people watch the forum? (the sessions can be viewed live on webtv.un.org)\nDaryl\, let’s talk about some of the current misdeeds of this Administration and their revocation of 1\,179 SEVIS of over 180 colleges and universities across the U.S. “A snippet of data\, of 200 individual students\, 86% have no clear reason or rationale attached to their SEVIS status change\, 4% were identified for a legal infraction\, 3% for political activism and 6% had “violated the terms of their visas.” Why should every American be concerned about this?\nDaryl and Adjoa\, as criminal justice lawyers\, what do you make out of Trump’s repeated statements that he wants to send American citizens to El Salvador prisons? Why is this unconstitutional?\nIs this the new U.S. Slave Trade? \nDaryl\, let’s talk about what’s going on with the SAVE Act. Is voting a privilege or right? \nWhat should people know about the recent Executive Order on the Smithsonian\, particularly singling out the National Museum for African-American History and Culture? What does it mean for J.D. Vance to have this role of “overseeing” the NMAAHC?\nThe 62nd Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr\,’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail just passed. Also this month\, the weekend of the Hands Off Protests\, was the Anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. Unfortunately\, there hasn’t been a lot of discussion about either of these two events. Are Black leaders doing everything they should at this moment? What should they do more of?\nWhat do you feel about this whole movement for African Americans to “sit out”\, “rest”\, and not be involved in this moment?\nWhat do our listeners need to know right now about what they should do?\nWhat is your best advice for how people keep their and their followers’ and friends’ spirits uplifted at this time\, when there’s so much negativity?\nWhat are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Senator to say NO to the SAVE Act] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-april-15-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TJC-041525-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250408T160221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T162609Z UID:2419-1744113600-1744117200@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – April 8: Social Justice Uprising: HBCU All Stars Weekend Panels and Hands Off Protests DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n April 8\, 2025: Social Justice Uprising: HBCU All Stars Weekend Panels and Hands Off Protests\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nProfessor Mario Marcel Salas: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETProfessor Salas was a member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in the 1960s. Professor Salas teaches at the University level\, and is the President of San Antonio Community Radio (KROV). Mr. Salas trains public school teachers in ethnic studies curriculum and wrote curriculum for the State of Texas at the State Board of Education. He has International experience which included the development of the economic program for the City of San Antonio establishing the first economic relationship between Mafeking\, South Africa and San Antonio\, and served as a member of the International Affairs Committee for the City of San Antonio while he was a District City Councilman. He has written historical municipal markers for the City of San Antonio and provides walking tours of historic areas on the city’s Black East Side. He is also a member of the Bexar County Historical Commission. As a professor\, he teaches African American Studies\, Political Theory\, Civil Rights\, American Politics\, Texas Politics\, Global Inequality\, and others. He has also taught classes on Native Americans\, slavery\, international conflicts\, the Civil War\, and others. He has delivered talks at museums\, colleges\, and professional organizations at the academic and business level. He has been interviewed by Washington Post on slavery in Texas\, the Alamo\, and other news outlets. \nHe served as a City Councilman for the City of San Antonio\, and was very active in the Civil Rights Movement for many years. He has authored several books including\, The Alamo: A Cradle of Lies Slavery and White Supremacy. He has also authored a chapter in a Texas Southern University (TSU) book titled Socio-Economic Crisis in Black and Brown Communities in the United States.  He championed the establishment of a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Texas State Holiday and served as Vice-President for the Judson Independent School Board of Trustees. He serves as a member of the Math Advisory Council for the San Antonio School District. He is also an amateur astronomer\, a Peace Laureate\, and has written op-ed articles for the San Antonio Express. He is also is a regular writer for the San Antonio Observer Newspaper\, the Artist Chateau Magazine\, and Black Life Texas- San Antonio and Austin\, Texas.  He maintains his historical archives at the University of Texas at San Antonio Special Collections Department\, at the University of North Texas (UNT)\, at the Robert W. Woodruff library located in the Atlanta University Center\, at the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM)\, the Dallas JFK Sixth Floor Museum\, the Charles Williams Museum\, and at Michigan State University. \nAtty. April Albright: 12:00-12:57 PM ETLegal Director/Chief of Staff\, Black Voters Matter Fund; former Supervisory Civil Rights Attorney with the U.S. Department of Education; former Civil Rights Attorney at the Department of Education/Office for Civil Rights; Former Owner of Law Office of April England-Albright\, Law Office; and\, former Municipal Judge City of Selma \nAlex Svehla: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETOrganizer with Texas 50501 \nMawuli Davis\, Esq.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETCo-founder of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm and leads the Firm’s Criminal Defense and Trial Divisions; Co-host of The Black Man Lab: Live Session; United States Naval Academy graduate\, where he played varsity basketball and majored in Political Science; Graduate of Georgia State University’s College of Law\, where he was recognized in Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities and awarded the Thurgood Marshall Award for his outstanding achievement as a law student; Among less than 3% of the lawyers in Georgia who receive the honor of being selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyer Magazine; Named “Civil Rights Attorney of the Year” by the Gate City Bar Association and Humanitarian of the Year by the Atlanta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma\, Incorporated; Co-founder of Let Us Make Man \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, April 8th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Social Justice Uprising: HBCU All Stars Weekend Panels and Hands Off Protests”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Mario Marcel Salas; Atty. Mawuli Davis; Atty. April Albright; and Alex Svehla. \nThe show will open with the co-hosts and guests giving a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. \nThis show will also open with a brief update on the North Carolina Supreme Court election battle. For more information on the latest\, see: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/elections/court-directive-to-locate-voters-in-close-north-carolina-election-blocked-for-now/ar-AA1CtoDN ; https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/north-carolina-supreme-court-halts-decision-verify-votes-tight-race-rcna200100 ; and\, https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/elections/court-directive-to-locate-voters-in-close-north-carolina-election-blocked-for-now/ar-AA1CtoDN. \nA major highlight of the 2025 HBCU All Stars Game Weekend held in San Antonio\, Texas was the Social Justice Panel Discussion and Mixer on Friday\, April 4th. As this programming was being held on the 57th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, it was especially poignant to our political moment.  This program consisted of two panels: one on “A Brave New Day: National Voting Rights Experts Discuss How To Continue Building Power in Today’s Political Climate” and the second one on “More Than A Game: The Importance of the HBCU All-Star Game Experience”. Today’s show will feature a discussion on many of the top messages shared during these panels. Attorney Mawuli Davis and Dr. Jana Davis co-moderated both panels. Mawuli Davis will join us to outline the importance of the social justice discussion being featured during the HBCU All Stars Weekend. Igniting Change hosts Daryl Jones and Barbara Arnwine\, along with our guest April Albright\, all participated on the first panel. This panel was extremely well-received by a packed house at Tony G.’s Restaurant. The second panel focused more on the history and culture of San Antonio\, the HBCU experience\, and the criticality of Black athletes in the fight for racial and social justice. Our guest Prof. Mario M. Salas riveted the audience as he shared highlights of the struggle for racial justice in our country’s history.  \nThe next day\, Saturday April 5th\, Attorney Mawuli Davis convened The Black Man’s Lab to focus on issues confronting African-American men in San Antonio and the nation. Co-Host Daryl Jones was a participant in this very spirited roundtable discussion by 20 men. All weekend long\, as Daryl Jones and Barbara Arnwine participated in events across the city\, attendees of the Friday and Saturday programs expressed their appreciation for the knowledge sharing and activism tips.  \nOur show will also thank those who joined millions in participating in the 1\,200 Hands Off Protests on April 5th and for those participating in the current Target and Wal-Mart Boycotts. Now is the time to amplify your impact.The momentum you have ignited is a force for lasting transformation. Keep using your voice\, your influence\, and your power.  \nCo-hosts Arnwine and Jones participated in the San Antonio\, Texas Hands Off Rally. https://x.com/barbs73/status/1908729038098575777 During this very well-organized protest\, Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones were able to meet today’s Igniting Change guest Alex Svehla\, an organizer with Texas 50501. The new 50501 Movement are the lead organizers of the Hands Off Protests around the county. Alex works with the Texas chapter who organized the San Antonio Protest.  \n“At least 1\,000 San Antonians participated Saturday in a peaceful downtown march as part of national day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk. The rally was one of roughly 1\,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations planned nationwide by civil rights groups\, LGBTIA+ organizations\, labor unions and others angered by the administration’s dismantling of government programs\, its aggressive immigration crackdown\, its trampling of democratic norms and its chaotic economic policies. People crowded shoulder to shoulder in Main Plaza with San Fernando Cathedral in the background and listened as speakers called out grievances against the Trump White House and its enablers in the Republican Party. Laurel Jordan Swift\, a San Antonio native who ran an unsuccessful bid in November to represent District 121 in the Texas House of Representatives\, urged the crowd to stick together and win over allies to fight Trump’s policies. ‘We all love this country. We all love this state. We love all the people in this state and all the people in this country. We have to start taking care of each other\,” Swift told the crowd. “We’ve got to stop this hate and vitriol against people we think might be different. Because we’re all different — and we’re all the same. We’re all Americans.’ Kristin Hook\, a scientist affected by Musk’s deep cuts to government funding\, also spoke out against Trump’s agenda. Hook\, who ran against Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy last year\, shared three steps anyone can take to help reclaim their power: \n\n\n“Be an informed voter and make sure you’re registered to vote. \n\n\n\n\n“Hold elected representatives accountable by using tools such as the 5 Calls app to know who those representatives are and demand they address constituents’ concerns. \n\n\n\n\n“Get involved with one or two local organizations fighting for causes they care about by donating either time or money. \n\n\n“‘The most important point to take away today is that you — San Antonio — you have the power\,’ Hook said. ‘You have the power to take it back\, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do over the next four years. Let’s go\, San Antonio!’ \n“After the last speaker\, protesters took to the streets for one final march. Afterward\, they positioned themselves round the Main Plaza\, showing off signs to motorists with messages including ‘Hands off schools\, veterans and our bodies\,’ ‘Black lives matter\,’ ‘Orange lies matter\,’ ‘Protect kids\, not guns’ and ‘There is no LGB Without the T — protect trans rights.’ Someone dressed as Uncle Sam held a placard that read “Uncle Sam needs y’all to fight fascism.” (View source and the photo album: https://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/hundreds-flood-downtown-san-antonio-for-hands-off-anti-trump-demonstration/Slideshow/37167586 ) \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n April 4th\, 2025 was the 57th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Very little notice of this was taken by the mainstream media. As you reflect on this Anniversary\, what is it that you want our audience to know? \n[Arnwine and Jones will update listeners on the North Carolina Supreme Court race: “The North Carolina Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on Monday\, halting a lower court’s decision that would have required verification of over 65\,000 ballots in the unresolved state Supreme Court race. This decision pauses the process while the court reviews the appeal filed by Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs. Riggs leads Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes after recounts. The case remains contentious\, with Griffin’s challenges drawing criticism for potentially disenfranchising lawful voters. \n\nIt’s a tense situation\, with the outcome still hanging in the balance.]\nMawuli\, please tell our audience why you and Dr. Jana Davis conceived of the social justice programming as part of the HBCU All Stars Weekend.\nMawuli\, how would you describe the two panels that were held in San Antonio? How would you distinguish them from past panels?\nApril\, there was a seriousness in the audience during the social justice panels as people tried to discern what this moment in history means. What were your top messages that you wanted to be sure the audience heard and understood? \nDr. Salas\, during your panel it was remarked on how “the people perish for lack of knowledge”. Can you describe why Black History is so important in this moment?\nWhat can we do about the attacks on Black History?\nA major theme of the entire weekend in San Antonio was the need for activism to address the rising threat of racist facism. Alex\, what was it like for you to organize such a serious demonstration with the backdrop of the frivolity and frenzy of the Final Four?\nApril\, Black Voters Matters is kicking off a major “Black Futures Tour”. We also noticed you launched an online campaign combatting disinformation. Tell us about this major Tour that Black Voters Matter is kicking off on April 17th in New York. Tell us more about why Black Voters Matter launched this campaign against disinformation. \nAlex\, how do people get involved in the 50501 Movement? What are your next plans?\nDr. Salas\, you are a student of many of this nation’s Black Resistance Movements\, like the Black Panthers. What do you feel about this whole movement for African Americans to “sit out”\, “rest”\, and not be involved in this moment?\nMawuli\, What do our listeners need to know right now about what they should do? When and where will the next HBCU All Stars Game?\nApril\, What is your best advice for how people keep their and their followers’ and friends’ spirits uplifted at this time\, when there’s so much negativity?\nAlex\, What are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Arnwine will remind listeners when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Congressperson to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-april-08-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TJC-040825-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250401T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250401T143215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T151607Z UID:2401-1743508800-1743512400@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – April 1: The Big Pay Back! The Fight Against Revengeful Executive Orders DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n April 1\, 2025: The Big Pay Back! The Fight Against Revengeful Executive Orders\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nCarl O. Snowden : 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ETCarl Snowden is the originator and Covenor of the Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL).   CAAL purpose is to fight for the human rights of African Americans and to create a just society.  Mr. Snowden is a noted Civil Rights Activist\, Author\, Frequent Newspaper Guest Columnist\, Former Elected Official\, and Former Director for Civil Rights at the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland. \nVeronica Dunlap 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ETAttorney Veronica Dunlap  is the Deputy Executive Director of ACLU-Md.  Ms. Dunlap works to advance the ACLU of Maryland’s broad civil rights and civil liberties agenda and applies a race equity lens for internal operations and external programs.  Lead strategist for the legal policy engagement and communications teams.  Ms. Dunlap previously served as the director of strategic initiatives for the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC).  She is a proud graduate of George Washington University where received her Bachelor of Arts and Fordham University School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor and Masters of Business Administration. \nMaykala Myers  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ETMakayla Myers is the Vice President of the NAACP PA State Conference\, Youth & College Division.  Makayla is the Youth Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia.  Makayala is also the Founder and CEO at Stars of Giving Not For Profit Organization and she is the youngest Political Strategist & Consultant on the East Coast.  Maykayla is a TJC Alumni from the Washington\, DC Class of 2024. \nChristine Wood   12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ETChistine Wood is the Co-Director for the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition\, a non-partisan coalition of 260 organizations working to transform and strengthen U.S. Democracy.  She has led and supported organizing efforts to advance pro-democracy policies at the federal\, state and local levels. Her scope of work has included coalition building\, advocacy\, grassroots organizing and mobilization\, communications\, and policy analysis.  She graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego Liverpool\, New York.  Christine\, and DFAD\, have been long term social justice partners with the Transformative Justice Coalition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “The Big Pay Back! The Fight Against Revengeful Executive Orders\,” with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Carl O. Snowden\, Attorney Veronica Dunlap\, Christine Wood\, and Makayla Myers. \nThis show continues Igniting Change’s focus on the Trump Administration’s destructive policies and actions. This show will discuss some of President Trump’s Executive Orders and the court challenges and activists responses that have been posed to those Executive Orders.  This show will also highlight grassroot planning for a national call to action on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025 throughout America. \nThe Trump Administration continues to dominate anti-democratic and controversial news at break-neck speed.  Since our last show\, many major political events have happened that have serious consequences for our democracy. President Trump has continued to issue more questionable\, and unconstitutional\, Executive Orders. The Department of Government Efficient (DOGE) has continued to wreak havoc with federal governmental agencies. \nThe Trump Administration imposes threats to judicial independence\, the rule of law\, and law firms\, prompting the National Bar Association to denounce the White House policy targeting legal professionals in a statement. “The National Bar Association (NBA) firmly opposes and condemns the recent memorandum issued by the White House to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The directive calls on the Department of Justice to impose sanctions on attorneys and law firms representing clients in litigation against the federal government that the Trump administration considers ‘unreasonable’ or ‘frivolous.’  This action poses a serious threat to the independence of the legal profession and directly challenges the constitutional right to legal representation. It undermines the foundation of the American legal system and endangers the rule of law.” Read the full statement here: https://mailchi.mp/nationalbar/rsvptodayupcomingevents-13385916?e=cf0cc92ecf This show will open with Attorney Arnwine and Jones’ statements on this matter. \nExecutive Orders (EO) signed by President Donald Trump have threatened birthright citizenship; Re-sending visa status of Mahmoud Khalil on the basis of undesired political speech; deporting people believed to be part of a Venezuelan gang\, Tren de Aragua\, without a hearing to determine the accuracy of the allegation\, to prison camps in El Salvador; and restriction of sex designation on US Passports to male or female\, to name just a few. \nMany activists and civil rights organizations\, like the ACLU-Maryland\, Caucus of African American Leaders\, the Transformative Justice Coalition\, and the Declaration For American Democracy are standing up and fighting back against these unjust policies and Executive Orders.  President Trump is attempting to usurp the people’s representatives\, that is the U.S. House of Representatives\, to enact legislation through Executive Order.  This radio will feature the multifaceted response to those questionable Executive Orders. \nOur non-partisan show will look at all of these developments and many more through the lens of our special guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will open with a statement on the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders and the public’s response.] \n12:05 PM ET \n\nWelcome Carl Snowden back to Igniting Change! How would you describe the highly controversial developments surrounding the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders?\nGiven Project 2025’s playbook\, did you expect this Administration to take the actions that it has?\nWhat\, to you\, has been the most significant action?\nWhat do you say to the arguments that reducing the government employees are necessary actions to improving governmental efficiency and achieving local control of agencies?\nVeronica\, what are some of the Executive Orders that our audience should be made aware and what are the practical consequences of the actions?  I really  want to jump into Mahmoud Khalil case.  What the hell is going on?  Can you  explain to our audience what the Trump administration\, through Secretary of State Rubio\, has done to Mahmoud Khalil?\nHow has the ACLU responded to this injustice?\nWhat about birthright citizenship?  Can this be taken away by an Executive Order?\nSending people that have not been convicted of a crime\, nor proven to be members of a notorious Venezuelan gang\, to a prison in El Salvador…help me…..what’s going on here?\nHow do you think the federal courts will respond?  What about the conservative U.S. Supreme Court?\nWelcome back\, Christine Wood.   Your activist plate is full today.  Can you share how the Declaration For American Democracy (DFAD) is responding to the many of the challenges that we’ve spoken about.\nWhat is occurring on April 5\, 2025 and how do our listeners learn how to get involved?\nWhat is the goal of the “Hands Off Our Country” rally?\nMakayla\, from the GenZ perspective\, you see and hear all that is going on in our country today\, how would you describe the GenZ reaction to the policies being implemented by this Administration?\nMakayla\, are there actions that you believe GenZ and Young Millennials should be taking in response to what is going on with the Executive Orders?\n\nOpen questions to all panelists: \n\nWhat are your top recommendations right now for how our top\, very active listeners as to what they can do to address this assault on our democracy?\nCan you tell people what they can expect in the coming days from this administration\, the courts\, and all of the uncertainty that people are feeling?\nWhat is your best advice for how people keep their and their followers’ and friends’ spirits uplifted at this time\, when there’s so much negativity?\nCarl\, is there historical precedent for what our country is going through now?\nChristine\, thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you and what are your closing words?\nMakayla\, thank you so much for joining us\, how do our listeners get in contact with you and what are your closing words?\nVeronica\, thank you so much for joining us and for all that the ACLU does to fight for civil liberties\, how do our listeners get  in contact with you and what are your closing words?\n\n[Barbara Arnwine and Daryl Jones will remind people to participate in the April 5th major National “Hands Off” Day of Action. The “Hands Off!” movement is organizing a nationwide mobilization on April 5\, 2025\, to protest against what they describe as a “billionaire power grab” by figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event aims to rally against issues such as cuts to social services\, rising healthcare costs\, and attacks on workers’ rights. Demonstrations are planned across the country\, including marches\, rallies\, and other nonviolent actions. There will be a large march in Washington D.C.. Learn more at HandsOff2025.com ] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n​ URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-april-01-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/TJC-040125-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250325T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250325T145352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T154219Z UID:2379-1742904000-1742907600@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – March 25: Trump & DOGE vs US Department of Education: The People’s Fight & The 10th Anniversary of Her Dream Deferred DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n March 25\, 2025: Trump & DOGE vs US Department of Education: The People’s Fight & The 10th Anniversary of Her Dream Deferred\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nChancellor John B. King\, Jr.: 12:10 PM – 12:30 PM ET (Welcome to stay for the whole show until 12:58 PM)John B. King Jr. is the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York\, the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States. In his two years as Chancellor\, SUNY has seen two consecutive years of increased enrollment across every sector\, its largest operating aid increase in five decades\, including double-digit percentage increases for every state-operated campus\, the first operating aid increase for community colleges in nearly a decade\, and dedicated recurring annual funding for expanding mental health services\, services for students with disabilities\, paid internships\, and research\, as well as addressing food insecurity. Prior to his appointment as Chancellor\, King served as president of The Education Trust and as the 10th United States Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama\, and as New York’s first Black and Hispanic state education commissioner. \nProf. Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Esq.: 12:20 PM – 12:40 PM ETCo-founder and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum; Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School; Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor at Columbia Law School and the Promise Institute Professor at UCLA Law School; A leading authority on civil rights\, Black feminist legal theory\, and race\, racism and the law\, popularly known for her development of “intersectionality”\,  “Critical Race Theory” and the #SayHerName campaign; Personal Twitter: @sandylocks; Organization Twitter: @AAPolicyForum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, March 25th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Trump & DOGE vs US Department of Education: The People’s Fight & The 10th Anniversary of Her Dream Deferred”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Chancellor John B. King\, Jr. and Prof. Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Esq. This show continues Igniting Change’s focus on the Trump Administration’s destructive policies and actions and our special features on Women History Month. This show will discuss President Trump’s Executive Order attempting to dismantle the Department of Education as well as the African-American Policy Forum’s “Her Dream Deferred” Programming. \nSince our last show\, many major political events have happened that have serious consequences for our democracy. President Trump has continued to issue more questionable and unconstitutional Executive Orders. DOGE has continued to wreak havoc with federal governmental agencies.  \nThe Trump Administration imposes threats to judicial independence\, the rule of law\, and law firms\, prompting the National Bar Association to denounce the White House policy targeting legal professionals in a statement. “The National Bar Association (NBA) firmly opposes and condemns the recent memorandum issued by the White House to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. The directive calls on the Department of Justice to impose sanctions on attorneys and law firms representing clients in litigation against the federal government that the Trump administration considers ‘unreasonable’ or ‘frivolous.’  This action poses a serious threat to the independence of the legal profession and directly challenges the constitutional right to legal representation. It undermines the foundation of the American legal system and endangers the rule of law.” Read the full statement here: https://mailchi.mp/nationalbar/rsvptodayupcomingevents-13385916?e=cf0cc92ecf This show will open with Attorney Arnwine and Jones’ statements on this matter. \nAn Executive Order (EO) signed by President Donald Trump on March 20\, 2025 aims to dismantle the Department of Education. This EO was issued following the assumption of duties by newly confirmed Secretary of Education\, Linda MacMahon on March 3\, 2025.  The EO is part of a broader effort to reduce federal oversight and increase state control over education systems. The EO aligns with Project 2025\, a roadmap developed by the Heritage Foundation and other conservative organizations\, which calls for downsizing the federal government and fundamentally changing its operations. During his campaign\, Trump promised to dismantle the Department of Education\, emphasizing the need for more localized control over education policies. \nLinda McMahon was confirmed as the Secretary of Education on February 13\, 2025. Following her confirmation\, McMahon announced a significant reduction in the Department of Education’s staff\, cutting nearly 50% of its workforce. This reduction involved eliminating over 1\,300 positions\, with around 600 employees opting for voluntary buyouts. The downsizing is allegedly part of a broader effort to increase efficiency and accountability within the department as they claim this ensures that resources are directed where they matter most: to students\, parents\, and teachers. The affected employees were placed on administrative leave starting March 21\, 2025\, with full pay and benefits until June 9\, 2025. The National Education Association expressed concerns that these cuts would negatively impact education quality\, particularly for vulnerable students. \nDuring her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health\, Education\, Labor\, and Pensions Committee\, McMahon outlined her plans to dismantle the Department of Education\, in line with President Trump’s agenda. McMahon faced significant scrutiny during her confirmation hearing. One of the key points of concern was her apparent lack of knowledge about Title I\, a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families. During the hearing\, McMahon was questioned about her understanding of Title I and other critical education programs. Her responses indicated a lack of familiarity with these programs\, which raised alarms among senators and education advocates. Even so\, despite this apparent ignorance\, she emphasized the need to reorient the department while preserving core initiatives such as Title I funding for low-income schools\, Pell Grants for low-income college students\, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness\, suggesting that some programs\, like the enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, might be better managed by other agencies\, such as the Department of Health and Human Services. \nMcMahon’s confirmation hearing highlighted her support for dismantling the Department of Education and reallocating its functions to other departments. She suggested that programs like Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) could be better managed by other agencies\, such as the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally\, McMahon proposed reducing the department’s staff by 50%\, “aiming to make it more cost-efficient and accountable to taxpayers” – a move she made immediately upon confirmation. \nThe United States Department of Education was created on October 17\, 1979\, when President Jimmy Carter signed the Department of Education Organization Act into law. The department began operating on May 4\, 1980. The primary reason for its creation was to separate the education functions from the Department of Health\, Education\, and Welfare\, thereby establishing a dedicated federal agency to oversee education policies and programs. \nAn act of Congress is required to dismantle the Department of Education. According to USA TODAY\, President Trump cannot abolish the Department of Education with an executive order alone because Congress created it by statute. [Jansen\, B. (2025\, March 15). Why Trump’s executive order can’t abolish Education Department. USA TODAY. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/15/trump-abolish-education-department-executive-order-statutes/82401096007/ ) \nPresident Donald Trump announced that the handling of federal student loans will be moved to the Small Business Administration (SBA)\, and programs for students with disabilities will be shifted to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This move is part of the broader effort to dismantle the Department of Education and redistribute its functions to other federal agencies. \nThe Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)\, led by Elon Musk\, has been tasked with overseeing the dismantling of the Department of Education. DOGE’s team has obtained administrator-level access to the department’s email system and other sensitive information\, raising concerns among federal officials and employees. DOGE’s approach includes widespread staff cuts and budget reductions\, claiming to make the department more cost-efficient and accountable to taxpayers. The team has also taken over offices and equipment within the department\, creating tension and uncertainty among employees. \nThe dismantling of the Department of Education raises significant concerns about the future of federal student loans. The department currently administers federal student aid programs\, including grants\, loans\, and work-study funds to help students pay for college. If the department is dismantled\, there could be delays and disruptions in the processing of student loans and financial aid applications. Experts advise students to continue filling out the FAFSA and seeking financial aid\, but they warn of potential delays. \nThe Department of Education plays a crucial role in supporting students with special needs through programs like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law ensures that children with disabilities receive free public education and related services. The dismantling of the department could jeopardize these services and support systems\, leaving students with special needs without the necessary resources and assistance. \nThe Department of Education is responsible for overseeing education policy and administering funding for programs and individuals. Its functions include supporting state and local education systems\, promoting educational equity for all students\, and providing grants and loans to higher education institutions and students. The department also plays a role in collecting information on schools and teaching\, administering support for land-grant colleges and universities\, and providing vocational education. Despite its relatively small share of total education funding\, the department targets its funds to address critical national needs and fill gaps in state and local support. \nThose in favor of the dismantling of the Department of Education argue that these changes will allow a renewed focus on states’ rights and a reduction of federal oversight which would lead to more “localized” and “tailored” educational policies; cost savings\, citing the potential of saving billions of dollars in federal spending which would be redirected to other areas or used to reduce the national debt; and\, “increased efficiency”\, where proponents believe reducing bureaucracy could lead to increased efficiency in the administration of education programs and policies. Project 2025 wants education to be entirely state-controlled and free from federal oversight. This aligns with the long-standing GOP promise to reduce federal involvement in education\, a stance that dates back to President Ronald Reagan’s administration. \nCritics argue that dismantling the Department of Education could negatively impact low-income students\, students of color\, students with disabilities\, and rural students. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring equal access to education for these groups. The executive order could lead to a reduction in federal funding for education programs\, including Title I funding for schools with high proportions of low-income students. The dismantling of the department raises questions and concerns for students\, parents\, and educators about the future of education policies and programs. \nWe will kick this segment off with a discussion of the above mentioned controversy over the US Department of Education with Chancellor John B. King\, Jr. Professor Kim Crenshaw will join in this discussion of the myriad of devastating policies and actions happening at the Department of Education.   \n Professor Crenshaw will also lead a discussion on the 10th Anniversary of Her Dream Deferred 2025.  The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is hosting Her Dream Deferred: A Week on the Status of Black Women from March 23 to 29\, 2025. Since 2015\, AAPF has hosted this annual\, week-long\, series in honor of Women’s History Month and the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent\, to elevate the crisis facing Black women and girls.  \nBlack women\, girls\, and femmes have continually been on the front lines of progressive social movements\, yet\, the challenges they face at the intersection of race and gender have consistently been relegated to the margins of dominant racial and gender justice discourses. Since its inception\, Her Dream Deferred (HDD) week has countered that marginalization by amplifying the voices and narratives of Black women and girls and providing the tools to dismantle the structural barriers that plague them in their homes\, schools\, and communities.  \nThe 2025 iteration of Her Dream Deferred will continue to feature:  \n\n\nA digital retrospective examining the status of Black women in the workplace\, politics\, higher education\, health equity\, and youth leadership.  \n\n\nA Youth Summit in partnership with the Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) to engage and equip young leaders. \n\n\nA Collaborative Calendar showcasing events and programs taking place during HDD week that uplift Black women and girls. \n\n\nOur non-partisan show will look at all of these developments and many more through the lens of our special guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will open with a statement on the Trump Administration’s attacks on judicial independence.] \n12:10 PM ET \n\n[Daryl Jones introduces Chancellor John B. King\, Jr.]\nWelcome Chancellor John B. King\, Jr. to Igniting Change! How would you describe the highly controversial developments surrounding the Trump Administration’s U.S. Department of Education?\nDespite Project 2025’s section on the Department of Education\, did you expect this Administration to take the actions that it has?\nWhat\, to you\, has been the most significant action?\nWhat do you say to the arguments that reducing the staff by 50%\, moving pell grants to the SBA\, moving Title 1 to Health and Human Services\, are necessary actions to improving governmental efficiency and achieving local control of education?\nWhat are the current consequences of the actions at the Department of Education? \nWhat do you think will be the long-term consequences?\n\n12:20 PM ET \n\n[Barbara introduces Prof. Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Esq.]\nWelcome back\, Prof. Kimberlé Crenshaw\, Esq.! We have been discussing the many changes at the Department of Education since Linda McMahon and the impact of President Trump’s Executive Order seeking to dismantle the Department of Education and more. How would you describe this period in history as we confront these attacks on public education?\nKim\, this is the 10th Anniversary of Her Dream Deferred. Can you please tell our audience about Her Dream Deferred and why it was created?\nKim\, what are some of your favorite programs that will be happening this week?\nKim\, this is a week-long program of events going on now. Can you please tell people what they can expect tonight and in the coming days?\nKim\, how can people get more information to participate in Her Dream Deferred?\n12:38 PM\nKim\, What is your final one-minute thought?\nKim\, Thank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\nChancellor King\, What are you hearing from other universities in regards to the freezing of funding\, anti-DEI measures\, and other actions?\nWhat are your top recommendations right now for how our top\, very active listeners as to what they can do to address this assault on the Department of Education\nWhat is your best advice for how people keep their and their followers’ and friends’ spirits uplifted at this time\, when there’s so much negativity?\nYesterday\, I spoke with a room full of young college students whose first question was about their concerns regarding the continuation of pell grants and other programs affecting their ability to stay in school. As Chancellor of SUNY\, how are you addressing these questions from your students?\nWhat do our listeners need to know right now about what they should do?\n\n[Barbara Arnwine and Daryl Jones will remind people to participate in the April 5th major National “Hands Off” Day of Action. The “Hands Off!” movement is organizing a nationwide mobilization on April 5\, 2025\, to protest against what they describe as a “billionaire power grab” by figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event aims to rally against issues such as cuts to social services\, rising healthcare costs\, and attacks on workers’ rights. Demonstrations are planned across the country\, including marches\, rallies\, and other nonviolent actions. There will be a large march in Washington D.C.. Learn more at HandsOff2025.com ] \n[Barbara Arnwine will mention to the audience of the March 5th re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. To get more information\, people can go to sewell.house.gov. That’s S-E-W-E-L-L dot house dot G-O-V. And when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Congressperson to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!) \n[Arnwine and Jones will discuss the public support of the boycotts and Gen Z and Millennials leading the way and the international boycotts of U.S. products.] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-march-25-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TJC-032525-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250318T144019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T145944Z UID:2361-1742299200-1742302800@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – March 18: Leadership Crisis? Trump\, The Courts\, The GOP\, & The Dems DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n March 18\, 2025: Leadership Crisis? Trump\, The Courts\, The GOP\, & The Dems\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nRev. Jesse Jackson\, Jr.: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeCurrently\, hosts a podcast called “The Jesse Jackson Jr. Show” on KBLA Talk 1580;  He spent his 21st birthday in a District of Columbia jail cell after being arrested in an anti-apartheid protest at the South African Embassy in 1986; He was on the stage in Cape Town in 1990 when Nelson Mandela delivered his historic speech after his release from 27 years in a South African prison; Earned a Master of Arts degree in theology and then a law degree in 1993; served as national field director for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition\, a role that included leading the campaign to register millions of new voters; In 1995\, the 30-year-old Jackson became the 91st African-American elected to Congress. Until 2012\, he represented Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District\, which includes parts of Chicago’s South Side and Cook County suburbs.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, March 18th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Leadership Crisis? Trump\, The Courts\, The GOP\, & The Dems”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature a special one-on-one interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson\, Jr.  \nSince our last show\, many major political events have happened that have serious consequences for our democracy. President Trump has continued to issue more questionable and unconstitutional Executive Orders. DOGE has continued to wreak havoc with federal governmental agencies. The GOP-controlled Congress continues to capitulate totally to the President. Indeed\, last week\, both the House (with oe democratic vote) and the Senate (with the help of Minority Leader Schumer and 8 other Democrats) passed a horrible 6-month continuing resolution (CR) averting a government shutdown. Among its many horrific provisions\, this continuing resolution actually expands Trump’s executive authority. The perceived defection of Senate Democrats in support of the CR has created a major division between the House Democrats and the Senate Democrats\, with many folks calling for the resignation of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.  \nIn addition to all of these political developments\, on the legal front\, many have stated that the USA is headed towards a Constitutional Crisis as the Trump Administration seems on the verge of defying orders of the federal courts enjoining the implementation of Executive Orders and DOGE activity perceived as in contravention of the Constitution and federal statutes. Indeed\, on Friday\, President Trump announced that he would invoke the wartime powers of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to facilitate the deportation of alleged gang members and others considered as national security threats. This is on top of the public furor raised by the arrest and deportation of green card holder and legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil\, and others.  \nOur non-partisan show will look at all of these developments and many more through the lens of our very special guest\, former Congressman\, author\, political analyst\, and radio show host\, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guests will begin the show discussing upcoming TJC events: thanking everyone who participated in the Amazon Economic Blackout through March 14th\, is participating in the Target Fast for Lent\, TJC’s #NoDEINoBUY Campaign\, and those who have taken even greater measures in their own individual boycotts\, call into Congress\, and march in the streets; and will thank recent donors and call for people be sure to donate to our voting rights work] \n\nWelcome back\, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr.! These are tumultuous times. Indeed\, one of my ACLU colleagues has called these “treacherous times”. To get underway\, how would YOU characterize this moment in history in which we find ourselves?\nAs a former Congressman\, what do you make of the way in which the House and Senate are acting in relationship to President Trump and to DOGE?\nWhat kind of reactions have you received from the public\, colleagues\, and associates regarding last week’s passage of the continuing resolution?\nWhat do you make of the dichotomy of the public resistance in the streets and the more moderate behaviour of the so-called opposition in the House and Senate?\nWhy do you think the Democrats in the latest NBC poll received a favorability rating of only 27% from the public? Note that a CNN poll found a 29% favorability rating. \nThe NBC poll also has bad news for the President\, finding his favorability rating being the lowest ever for any president at this time in their term except for President Trump in 2016. What does this public perception mean?\nWhat do you make out of Elon Musk and DOGE? \nWhat do you see as the impacts of this emerging oligarchy and its effects on US domestic and foreign policy?\nIn a post on X/Twitter\, Elon Musk supported the call for the impeachment of federal judges to be impeached after rulings overturning DOGE firings. Reuters noted that since the end of January\, “Musk has lashed out at judges in more than 30 posts on X calling them ‘corrupt\, radical\, and evil’ after the dealt DOGE legal blows. Some federal judges that spoke with Reuters said they have fears over their safety in light of Musk’s social media threats.” What do you make of this confluence of the richest man in the world using his platform that he purchased\, without any oversight as to truthfulness\, waging this kind of campaign against the judiciary on behalf of DOGE and President Trump? \nFederal judges issued 14 nationwide injunctions against the Biden administration during its first three years. In comparison\, the Obama administration faced 12 nationwide injunctions over its entire eight-year tenure. (Trump’s first administration faced 64 injunctions out of the total 127 nationwide injunctions issued since 1963. Trump’s return to the Oval Office in January has brought with it more than 120 lawsuits from activists\, government employees and others targeting his executive orders and actions as of March 17th\, 2025. The lawsuits have resulted in nationwide injunctions in some cases\, including 15 in February alone\, according to Trump’s acting solicitor general\, Sarah Harris.) How should racial and social justice advocates address the Constitutional Crisis?\nIf you were in Congress right now\, what would you be advocating that the House and the Senate do in this political moment?\nIn your opinion\, what should be done to best protect the social safety net?\nWhat are your top recommendations right now for how our listeners can get involved and be active in this moment?\nIn addition to activism\, what are the best resources that people should be using at this time- like listening to your podcast\, our radio show\, books\, Roland Martin’s show? How do people best be informed when there is so much misinformation and disinformation?\nWhat is your best advice for how people keep their and their followers’ and friends’ spirits uplifted at this time\, when there’s so much negativity?\nWhat are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Barbara Arnwine and Daryl Jones will remind people to participate in the April 5th major National “Hands Off” Day of Action. The “Hands Off!” movement is organizing a nationwide mobilization on April 5\, 2025\, to protest against what they describe as a “billionaire power grab” by figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The event aims to rally against issues such as cuts to social services\, rising healthcare costs\, and attacks on workers’ rights. Demonstrations are planned across the country\, including marches\, rallies\, and other nonviolent actions. There will be a large march in Washington D.C.. Learn more at HandsOff2025.com ] \n[Barbara Arnwine will mention to the audience of the March 5th re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. To get more information\, people can go to sewell.house.gov. That’s S-E-W-E-L-L dot house dot G-O-V. And when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Congressperson to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!) \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-march-18-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TJC-031825-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250311T205616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T211449Z UID:2346-1741694400-1741698000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – March 11: Righteous Incivility: Report on 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday\, Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Rep. Al Green Protest DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n March 11\, 2025: Righteous Incivility: Report on 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday\, Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Rep. Al Green Protest\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nJonnita Dockens: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeExecutive Assistant of the Transformative Justice Coalition \nEldric Coleman: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern Time (11:00 AM – 11:57 AM Central Time)Transformative Justice Coalition Voting Rights Alumni\,\, Sept. 2024 Class; currently serving as the President of the NAACP Alabama Youth and College Division and an Associate Justice of the Student Government Association (SGA); two-time State of Alabama NAACP Youth & College Division President; NAACP Trailblazer Award recipient; Registered over 1\,000 voters for November 2024 elections\, demonstrating his commitment to civic engagement and political empowerment. Democracy Fellow; TJC Fellow; Worked on TJC’s national “I’ll Rise and Vote” Voter Activation and GOTV Concert Series \nAngel Edwards: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETTransformative Justice Coalition Voting Rights Alumni & Fellow\, April 2024 Class; Organizer\, TJC’s “I’ll Rise and Vote 2024 Voter Activations and GOTV Concert Series” for Jacksonville\, Florida; received a degree in Political Science with a double concentration in History and Africana Social Sciences from Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach\, FL; a Black Voters Matter\, Liberators In Training student fellow’s 2024 Cohort; Former Research Fellow at the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center; Community/ Campus Organizer Fellow at Dream Defenders\, a call center operator at the Andrew Gillum Campaign\, an Operations Fellow at the Museum of Science and History\, and an African American History Tutor at Bethune-Cookman University; has participated in several conferences\, including the Freedom of Speech Conference at Florida Southern College\, HBCU Climate Change Awareness Conferences hosted in Hampton\, GA\, Howard University\, and Xavier University.  Policies and Politics Convenings\, Leesburg\, FL and Charleston\, SC; attended Leadership Trainings in Orlando\, Jacksonville\,Tallahassee and Phoenix; member of various organizations\, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.\, Red Alliance for Justice\, Jacksonville Leadership Coalition\, Metro Gardens Association\, and Black Voters Matter \nErial Hunter: 12:15 PM – 12:28 PM ETCaterer for Transformative Justice Coalition’s 2025 Selma Events \nNile Blass: 12:30 PM – 12:57 PM ETTransformative Justice Coalition-certified Voting Rights Advocate\, April 2023 Class; Strategist and Community Organizer; DMV Regional Organizer for the League of Women Voters \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, March 11th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Righteous Incivility: Report on 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday\, Reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act”\, and Rep. Al Green Protest”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Jonnita Dockens\, Eldric Coleman\, Erial Hunter\, Nile Blass\, and Angel Edwards. \n“This year marked the 60th year since Bloody Sunday\, and thousands still make the pilgrimage to Selma each year to honor their sacrifices. As marchers crossed the bridge at about noon\, rain began to fall while they sang ‘We Shall Overcome.’…Speakers after the bridge crossing urged today’s marchers to maintain the same courage as the marchers from 60 years ago….People need to be prepared to vote in elections this year\, said Barbara Arnwine\, the president and founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition.” (Source: https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/2025/03/09/original-selma-foot-soldiers-return-for-bloody-sunday-march/82006232007/ ) \nTJC was a major player in events held this past Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. This year\, we actually partnered strongly with the National Organization for Women (NOW) on an Invisible Giants program at Selma High School to honor women in Selma\, who are making a big difference in the lives of young people. TJC sponsored a very popular candy buffet for Selma High School students. Following the formal program\, TJC\, NOW\, and others sponsored a reception in honor of the Invisible Giant honorees. We also partnered with the National Urban League. Our  Saturday Gen Z & Young Millennial Luncheon was a major hit with a crowded standing-room-only audience and great presentations by our TJC Alumni\, Nile Blass\, Eldric Coleman\, Angel Edwards and Ja’Nise Gentry. Indeed\, our sessions drew national civil rights leaders who addressed our workshop including Marc Morial of the National Urban League and Derrick Johnson of the NAACP. On Sunday\, we attended the Unity Breakfast and the Tabernacle Baptist Church service\, attended by scores of Congressional members where Rev Jesse Jackson was honored. During the Sunday March\, hundreds of people proudly marched with our TJC “Protect the Vote” signs (designed by Daryl Jones).  In a sea of thousands\, the TJC signs were highly visible. Daryl Jones provided essential leadership and direction for every event. Jonnita Dockens\, TJC Executive Assistant\, made everything happen with creativity\, professionalism and grace. She was ably assisted by her talented sister\, Jensen Lewis. And TC Muhammad of the Hip Hop Caucus provided valuable leadership and assistance for Saturday’s programs. We are delighted that TJC “showed up and Showed Out” in honor of John Lewis\, Amelia Boynton\, and the 600 footsoldiers of the original Selma-To-Montgomery March. \n“To many [there]…this year’s march felt more somber than usual. It took place against the backdrop of intense attacks on voting rights\, education and fair housing laws by President Donald Trump and his allies. In his first two months in office\, Trump has also rolled back a litany of diversity\, equity and inclusion programs meant to correct age-old discrimination\, and he has sought to restore what the White House has described as ‘merit-based opportunity’ that will promote ‘national unity.’…And then there were more concrete signs of what critics call an attempt to diminish or “whitewash” the nation’s fraught racial history: the historic Montgomery bus station housing a museum honoring the ‘freedom riders’ who helped power the early civil rights movement was among the federal properties that the administration indicated could be sold — though that list was later taken offline. Worry that the country may be on the brink of eroding any progress it has made on issues of race and power hung like a cloud as thousands gathered in Selma and Montgomery in recent days to remember Bloody Sunday. They questioned not only what will happen now\, but also who will rise in the next generation to take on what many described as the biggest challenge to civil rights since the 1960s. \n“‘People are afraid\,’ Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. (D) told a room of more than three dozen members of Congress and other elected officials\, mostly Democrats\, who had descended on his majority African American city\, where many residents live well below the poverty line. Perkins\, who grew up in Selma under segregation laws and is the city’s first Black mayor\, likened that fear to what he felt as a child when his grandparents shoved him under a bed to hide as members of the Ku Klux Klan drove through the city terrorizing Black residents. \n… \n“Just before he and others took to the bridge for the anniversary walk Sunday\, the Rev. Raphael G. Warnock\, the Democratic senator from Georgia\, spoke of a ‘dark pall’ shrouding the country and accused Trump of stirring up ‘old racial resentments’ while pursuing policies that will harm a wide swath of Americans\, including those who voted for him. Speaking at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Selma\, Warnock\, who leads Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta\, where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached until his 1968 assassination\, acknowledged that even he sometimes felt ‘weary’ by what he described as the Trump administration’s ‘war against the poor’ and efforts to undo racial equity…Warnock spoke from the same place where civil rights leaders held their first mass meeting to encourage Black residents to register to vote in 1963 and where activists secretly met ahead of the original Bloody Sunday march. In a similar meeting as part of the 60th anniversary celebration\, many speakers not only nodded to the church’s activist history but likened those days to what is happening now. \n… \n“Part of the uncertainty is who will lead the movement going forward. Ahead of the anniversary celebration\, known as the Bridge Crossing Jubilee\, Faya Rose Toure\, a longtime Selma activist and one of the event’s founders\, announced this year’s celebration would be her last — citing her age\, 79\, and the need for younger leaders to step forward. Toure warned that the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute — which opened in 1993 at the eastern foot of the Pettus bridge — was running out of money and in danger of closing. Days earlier\, the building had been vandalized — one of its murals splashed by black paint\, which the museum could not afford to remove before the Jubilee because funds were tight. She pleaded with people ‘to keep the museum alive. Because if we don’t\, let me tell you what’s going to happen … they are going to rewrite the history of Bloody Sunday\,’ she said. \nUnlike recent years\, the annual march across the Pettus Bridge\, which is named after a former leader of the Ku Klux Klan\, did not attract members of the current administration or any former presidents or would-be presidential hopefuls. Instead\, many of the groups organizing events around the anniversary focused on cultivating a newer\, younger generation of activists. \n… \n“During a meeting at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Thursday\, Dr. Willie Francois III\, a New Jersey pastor\, bluntly acknowledged how Black Americans had witnessed progress — including the election of the country’s first Black president and its first female Black vice president and the confirmation of a Black woman to the Supreme Court. But he argued that the quality of life for many Black people has not improved over the past 60 years — pointing to high unemployment rates\, racial disparities in income and the higher rate at which people of color are shot or killed by police. ‘If I can be honest\, very little has changed since 1965\,” Francois\, 38\, said. But he argued for persistence. “Slavery failed. Jim Crow failed. The war on drugs failed\,’ he said. ‘Make America Great Again’ will fail if we keep on standing up and holding our heads high.’ “ (Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/03/09/selmas-civil-rights-anniversary-fears-rise-about-way-forward/ ) \n“U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell\, D-Ala.\, said they are gathering in Selma for the 60th anniversary ‘at a time when the vote is in peril.’ Sewell noted the number of voting restrictions introduced since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively abolished a key part of the Voting Rights Act that required jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination to pre-clear new voting laws with the Justice Department. Sewell this week reintroduced legislation to restore the requirement. The proposal has repeatedly stalled in Congress. The legislation is named for John Lewis\, the late Georgia congressman who was at the lead of the Bloody Sunday march. (Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/bloody-sunday-60th-anniversary-marked-selma-remembrances-concerns-futu-rcna195537 ) \n“On March 5th\, 2025\, Sewell led every House Democrat in reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. “The bill would restore and modernize the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA)\, addressing modern-day voter suppression and ensuring every voter\, regardless of race or background\, has equal access to the ballot box. It is cosponsored by every House Democrat and supported by more than 140 organizations across the nation. ‘Since the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965\, we have seen state officials advance hundreds of new measures to make it harder for Americans to vote\,’ said Rep. Terri Sewell\, author and lead sponsor. ] As we prepare to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in my hometown of Selma\, Alabama\, it is clear; the fight for voting rights is just as urgent today as it was decades ago. I’m proud to be reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act with the support of every House Democrat. Our bill would give us the tools necessary to address modern-day voter suppression and ensure every American has equal access to the ballot box.’ [House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated\, ‘But] voting rights are under attack across America\, which is why the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is so critical. House Democrats are thankful for the leadership of Rep. Terri Sewell in reintroducing this important legislation that will put an end to the era of voter suppression in America once and for all.’…On March 7\, 1965\, in Selma\, Alabama\, the late Congressman John Lewis and hundreds of Foot Soldiers were viciously attacked by police while peacefully demonstrating in support of the equal right of all Americans to vote. The brutality of Bloody Sunday galvanized the Civil Rights Movement and led to the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). \nFor decades\, the VRA prevented states with a history of voter discrimination from erecting new barriers to the ballot box\, until it was gutted by the Supreme Court in the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision. Without its guardrails\, state officials have enacted at least 94 restrictive voting laws\, many in states with a history of racial voting discrimination. Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have further weakened the VRA\, making it more difficult to challenge voter discrimination in court. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore and modernize the protections of the VRA. It would establish a modern-day framework to determine which states and localities have a recent history of voter discrimination and require those jurisdictions to pre-clear new voting laws with the Department of Justice. Bill text is available here.” (emphasis in original) (Source: https://sewell.house.gov/2025/3/rep-sewell-introduces-the-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act-ahead-of-the-60th-anniversary-of-bloody-sunday ) \nRead more:  https://www.cbs42.com/news/60th-anniversary-of-bloody-sunday-draws-thousands-to-recreate-march-for-voting-rights/ \nSee photos: https://www.axios.com/2025/03/10/selma-marks-bloody-sunday-60th-anniversary-photos \nWatch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kn1r7nrad4 \nThe Transformative Justice Coalition supports the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.  \nTJC also stands with Rep. Al Green. During President Trump’s 2025 State of the Union\, Rep. Al Green was thrown out of the speech and later censured. In former President Biden’s State of the Union\, he was interrupted repeatedly by Republicans\, and engaged in dialogue with those loudly and incessantly interrupting\, like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Watch more on Rep. Al Green defending his protest during President Trump’s joint address\, saying he was speaking out against Medicaid cuts and was and is prepared for the consequences\, therefore he doesn’t blame anyone who censured him: https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/rep-al-green-defends-medicaid-protest-warns-of-growing-party-divide-233876549743 \nOur show will also remind listeners that there is a current Economic Blackout of Amazon through March 14th. We encourage everyone to not watch anything on Amazon Prime\, Twitch (owned by Amazon)\, or buy anything on Amazon. Without current earnings reports\, trackers of the Blackouts’ impacts use website traffic data\, therefore TJC encourages everyone to not visit these websites either. Your united action sent a resounding message! By withholding your dollars\, you make an undeniable stand for Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility -creating a profound shift that cannot be ignored. Your sacrifice is more than a statement; it is a bold declaration of unwavering commitment to justice and fairness\, echoing far beyond a single day. \nCo-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will provide tips and explain the importance of this boycott. TJC deleted its Amazon account last month and in January moved from Amazon to other book sellers and have been going directly to store websites to make purchases. \nAccording to Isaac Hayes III’s tweet\, Target Corporation’s stock price has significantly decreased\, resulting in a roughly $12.4 billion reduction in market capitalization due to a drop of approximately $27.27 per share. Read his tweet: https://x.com/IsaacHayes3/status/1895658865255203244?s=19  \nCurrently\, there is also a 40-day Lent Fast of Target. https://www.targetfast.org/  \nNow is the time to amplify your impact.The momentum you have ignited is a force for lasting transformation. Keep using your voice\, your influence\, and your power. A sustained fight for DEI will ensure that the legacy of the Economic Blackout endures- and reshapes the future. \nBuy the t-shirt of all future economic boycotts: https://thepeoplesunionusa.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-the-comfort-tee?product=369&variation=6513  \nIgniting Change Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guest Jonnita Dockens will also discuss TJC’s #NoDEINoBUY Campaign. We applaud all entities that have announced their continued commitment to DEI. Our campaign will support and defend those who have aligned themselves with truth telling and needed change by standing on the promise of a diverse\, equitable and inclusive USA. We urge the people of America to take a stand to ensure fairness\, justice\, and equal opportunity for all\, rejecting systems that uphold exclusion and inequality. Your voice and engagement can make a difference! TJC will unite with others in a multi-phase campaign to support boycotts\, economic fasting\, protests\, litigation\, communications and other strategies to demand change\, following the profound and lasting spirit of our ancestors. \nJoin Us!! https://bit.ly/NoDEINoBUY  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guests will begin the show discussing upcoming TJC events: thanking everyone who is participating in the Amazon Economic Blackout through March 14th and the Target Fast for Lent\, and those who have taken even greater measures in their own individual boycotts; and will thank recent donors and call for people be sure to donate to our voting rights work] \n\nWelcome Angel and Eldric. You were both panelists for the Gen Z and Young Millennial Luncheon that we held this past weekend in Selma. Please describe what that experience was like for you to present to a packed room.\nWhat was the main message that you wanted everyone to receive from your participation?\nJonnita\, this was your first time ever attending the Selma Jubilee. What\, for you\, was the highlight of the three days of activities?\nAs the Gen Z Luncheon and other TJC-sponsored sessions transpired\, a number of foot soldiers joined the audience. Indeed\, Foot Soldier Richard Bland actually sat at our registration table and offered his portrait and stories of his experiences in 1965. What did it mean to all of you to be in the presence of these foot soldiers?\n\n(~ 12:15 PM)  \n\nWelcome Ariel to Igniting Change. You provided the delicious food for the luncheon. A number of your staff were intensely watching and listening to the panel. What have you heard about their reactions to the panel discussions? What did you think?\nJonnita\, as you helped to register people for the sessions\, what to you were the most meaningful interactions from the attendees?\nWere you surprised by how many people came to this year’s Sunday bridge crossing?\nErial\, what does it mean to the people of Selma for the Jubilee to be held each year?\nErial\, Selma is a severely economically depressed city\, purposefully neglected by the state of Alabama for its history. What can our listeners do to help Selma throughout the year?\n\n(~ 12:26 PM)  \n\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you\, especially if they want to go to Selma and contract with your catering services for some delicious food?!\n\n(~ 12:30 PM)  \n\nWelcome to the show Nile. How many times has this represented for you to come to Selma?\nNile\, how did your experience this year differ from prior years?\nNile\, Eldric\, and Angel\, you are all TJC Alumni. During the panel\, you really mixed it up a lot. What did you find the highlight of each others’ remarks?\n[Barbara Arnwine will mention to the audience of the March 5th re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. To get more information\, people can go to sewell.house.gov. That’s S-E-W-E-L-L dot house dot G-O-V. And when you make those daily calls to the Congress at 202-224-3121\, be sure to tell your Congressperson to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!)\nNile\, Eldric\, and Angel\, how have you utilized the lessons\, connections\, and guidance you acquired during TJC Voting Rights Leadership Training subsequently?\n[Daryl Jones will discuss Rep. Al Green’s protest and censure and what our audience can do about it]\nWhat were your reactions to Rep. Al Green’s protest and the aftermath?\n[TJC has recently unsubscribed from Amazon completely. Barbara and Daryl will share tips for how to participate in a complete Economic Blackout of Amazon or the week-long boycott March 7th – the 14th.]\nCLOSING NOTES: So far this year\, the government has cut 62\,530. Last year this time\, only 151 positions were cut. If the judges weren’t blocking various broad firings this year\, there would be more fired. Nearly all federal employees serve a one or two year probationary period. Don’t forget about the Economic Blackout of Amazon through March 14th and the Target Fast for Lent\, and thank you to those who have taken even greater measures in their own individual boycotts. Don’t forget to make your daily calls to your Congressperson at 202-224-3121 and to call Rep. Al Green’s office to express your gratitude. Please consider becoming a monthly donor to TJC.\nWhat are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-march-11-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TJC-031125-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250304T154712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T160909Z UID:2325-1741089600-1741093200@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – March 4: State of Disunion & Our Resilience: Countering the Attacks on DEI in Education and Corporate America\, Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n March 4\, 2025: State of Disunion & Our Resilience: Countering the Attacks on DEI in Education and Corporate America\, Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nPresident Stacy Davis Gates: 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM ETPresident of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in July of 2022; national leader in the labor movement and progressive political organizing efforts; X/Twitter: https://x.com/stacydavisgates ; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctulocal1/  \nTasha Dangerfield: 12:25 PM – 12:57 PM ET2024 Community Liaison/Arts Revive for Photographic Nights of Selma Festival where she was involved in educational workshops; visionary; community activist; Watch Tasha discuss the effects of SB1 in 2024 on displaced citizens in Alabama and her assistance to these individuals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzrkqCmlk1M ; Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dahairgoddess/ ; The Selma Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theselmasocial ; The Selma Social Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theselmasocial  \nJonnita Dockens: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeExecutive Assistant of the Transformative Justice Coalition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, March 4th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “State of Disunion & Our Resilience: Countering the Attacks on DEI in Education and Corporate America\, Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests President Davis Gates\, Tasha Dangerfield\, and Jonnita Dockens.  \nOur show will open with a thank you for those who participated in the Blackout Friday on February 28th. TJC Thanks all of the participants of the February 28\, 2025 Economic Blackout: your united action sent a resounding message! By withholding your dollars\, you made an undeniable stand for Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility -creating a profound shift that cannot be ignored. Your sacrifice was more than a statement; it was a bold declaration of unwavering commitment to justice and fairness\, echoing far beyond a single day.  \nNow is the time to amplify your impact.The momentum you have ignited is a force for lasting transformation. Keep using your voice\, your influence\, and your power. A sustained fight for DEI will ensure that the legacy of the Economic Blackout endures- and reshapes the future. \nBuy the t-shirt of all future economic boycotts: https://thepeoplesunionusa.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-the-comfort-tee?product=369&variation=6513  \nSee impact of Target Boycotts so far:  \n\n\nhttps://www.targetfast.org/  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/03/03/target-loses-and-costco-wins-in-web-traffic-on-feb-28-economic-blackout-day/ (Please note that the Forbes article tracks website traffic\, which – although insightful and valuable – can also be misleading as there were some calls to fill carts with regular everyday items and then abandon the carts; the quarterly earning reports\, which are not out yet for after companies began rolling back DEI as the article points out\, will be more telling.) \n\n\nThe show will then turn to President Davis Gate’s segment focusing on the Trump Education Department attack on DEI in Education and the Chicago Teachers Union’s stance. The Trump Administration recently issued a directive to schools\, giving them two weeks to comply with an anti-DEI (Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion) order. However\, after the deadline\, the Education Department walked back the order. The directive warned that schools might lose federal funding if they continued with DEI programs. This move has sparked significant controversy and legal challenges. \nThe American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has sued the Trump Administration over this directive\, arguing that it is unconstitutionally vague and violates the First Amendment’s free speech protections. The lawsuit\, filed in federal court in Maryland\, claims that the directive would hamper equal access to education and have devastating impacts on schools by denying students opportunities to hone their critical thinking skills and expand their worldview. \nThe Chicago Teachers Union\, along with other prominent teachers’ unions\, has taken a strong stance against the Trump Administration’s policy. They argue that DEI programs are essential for addressing historic inequities and uplifting marginalized communities. The unions are seeking to block the policy\, asserting that it misrepresents the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and would constitute illegal discrimination in the eyes of the Department of Education. \nOur guest\, Stacy Davis Gates\, took office as President of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in July of 2022 and is a national leader in the labor movement and progressive political organizing efforts.  \n President Davis Gates taught high school social studies in Chicago Public Schools before joining the CTU staff\, politicized and spurred to union activity by the 2008 closing of Englewood High School\, her workplace on Chicago’s South Side. Late CTU President Karen Lewis recognized Davis Gates’ bold strategic vision and political savvy\, tapping her to become the union’s Political and Legislative Director in 2011. In that position\, she built coalitions and spearheaded legislative campaigns that established an elected school board for Chicago\, the most substantial charter school accountability measures in the country\, restoration of bargaining rights denied to Chicago educators for nearly three decades\, and securing hundreds of millions of dollars in state funding for Chicago Public Schools. Her leadership greatly expanded the union’s political vision\, building political organizations like United Working Families and raising millions to elect progressive community leaders from Chicago to city\, county\, and state governments and the U.S. Congress\, culminating with the election of CTU organizer and middle school teacher Brandon Johnson as Mayor of Chicago in 2023.  \nAs CTU Vice President\, Davis Gates helped lead a successful 15-day strike in the fall of 2019. That united strike landed the negotiation of a historic contract providing smaller class sizes\, a nurse and social worker in every Chicago public school\, sanctuary protections for immigrant families\, and support for students and families experiencing homelessness.  \nDavis Gates’ focus on community outreach and CTU’s outspokenness about racism\, privatization\, democracy\, women’s rights and other causes under her leadership have gained a national audience and made her a regular target of right-wing media\, conservative activists and corporate lobbyists. In addition to her leadership at CTU\, President Davis Gates also serves as the Executive Vice President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers\, Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers\, Party Chair of United Working Families\, and board member of the Action Center on Race & the Economy (ACRE). She lives on the South Side of Chicago with her husband and three children. \nMarch 4th is a national day of action to “protect our kids – settle our contract” so President Davis Gates will also discuss how CTU is trying to build a forcefield around Chicago students to protect them from Trump’s attacks and lift up how educators are using their labor power to benefit Black\, Latino\, and broader school communities. \nNext\, Igniting Change will discuss TJC’s presence at the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday with guests Tasha Dangerfield and Jonnita Dockens. Join TJC on March 8th\, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM for the 60th Annual Selma Jubilee Voting Rights Series. Transformative Justice Coalition presents “Fighting Forward from Selma 60th to the Future” A Voting Panel Series and Workshops. There will be free lunch at this event and the workshops will be held at the George Wallace Community College\, Hank Sanders Technology Center in Selma\, AL.  \nIgniting Change Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guest Jonnita Dockens will also discuss TJC’s #NoDEINoBUY Campaign. We applaud all entities that have announced their continued commitment to DEI. Our campaign will support and defend those who have aligned themselves with truth telling and needed change by standing on the promise of a diverse\, equitable and inclusive USA. We urge the people of America to take a stand to ensure fairness\, justice\, and equal opportunity for all\, rejecting systems that uphold exclusion and inequality. Your voice and engagement can make a difference! TJC will unite with others in a multi-phase campaign to support boycotts\, economic fasting\, protests\, litigation\, communications and other strategies to demand change\, following the profound and lasting spirit of our ancestors. \nJoin Us!! https://bit.ly/NoDEINoBUY  \nThe next boycott is of Amazon\, March 7th – 14th. Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will provide tips and explain the importance of this boycott. \nLastly\, Arnwine will discuss her appearance on a special edition of the Roland Martin Unfiltered Show called the “State Of Our Union” on Tuesday\, March 4th\, 2025 7:00 PM-1:00 AM on March 5th\, 2025. \nReferences: \n\n American Federation of Teachers. (2025\, February 26). Teachers union sues Trump administration over DEI policy. USA Today. Retrieved from [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/02/26/teachers-union-sues-trump-administration-dei-policy/80466558007/ ]\nChicago Teachers Union. (2025\, March 3). Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools. MSN. Retrieved from [https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/teachers-union-sues-over-trump-admin-s-dei-warning-to-schools/ar-AA1zMXBn ]\nEducation Department. (2025\, March 3). Trump Education Department DEI FAQ. USA Today. Retrieved from [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/03/03/trump-education-department-dei-faq/81152789007/ ]\n\n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guests will begin the show discussing upcoming TJC events: thanking everyone who participated in the national economic blackout on February 28th; the  re-enactment of the Selma-to-Montgomery March; Barbara’s appearance on Roland Martin’s show tonight\, March 4th\, from 7;00 PM – 1:00 AM; a thank you to recent donors; and\, a call for people be sure to donate to our voting rights work] \nSEGMENT WITH GUEST PRESIDENT DAVIS GATES (ends at 12:25 PM Eastern Time) \n\nWelcome President Davis Gates to Igniting Change. Please tell our audience about the Chicago Teachers’ Union.\nHow many members are in the Union?\nWhat is the history of the Chicago Teachers’ Union?\nHow many students do the Chicago Teachers’ Union teach?\nWhy did you decide to seek the presidency of the Chicago Teachers’ Union in 2022?\nOn January 21st\, the CTU issued a statement on Trump’s Policy Threatening Schools. What do our listeners need to know about that statement?\nHow has the Trump Administration’s mass deportation push affected the students and teachers of the Chicago Public Schools?\nYou have not been silent about your opposition to the Trump Administration’s DEI Guidance. Tell us about your concerns about restrictions on diversity\, equity and inclusion for the Chicago Schools workforce?\nTell us about why you have publicly stated that “We will not be Florida where churches are teaching Black history on the weekend. Black history is going to stay and remain as a course of study in our public schools and we’re going to teach it during the school day too!” Wow!  What has been the reaction to your stance?\nToday\, March 4th is a national day of action to “protect our kids – settle our contract”. I know CTU is trying to build a forcefield around Chicago students to protect them from Trump’s attacks and lift up how educators are using their labor power to benefit Black\, Latino\, and broader school communities. Tell our audience about this.\nWhat do you want to say to our national audience about this time in history and all of our roles in addressing the threats of the Trump Administration?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\nSEGMENT ON Selma\, 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday and TJC’s #NoDEINoBUY Campaign WITH guests Tasha Dangerfield and Jonnita Dockens (begins at 12:25 PM Eastern Time) \n\nWelcome to Igniting Change\, Tasha Dangerfield. You are an amazing community activist who has decided to make Selma\, Alabama your focus. Tell us why.\nTasha\, March 5th – 9th\, 2025 is the Selma Jubilee commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Tell people about Bloody Sunday.\nTasha\, tell us about The Invisible Giants program on Friday\, March 7th\, 2025.\nJonnita\, The Transformative Justice Coalition and the National Organization for Women are partnering with Tasha\, Faya Rose Sanders\, and the Selma Jubilee. Why is this programming important to national organizations?\nOn Saturday\, March 8th\, 2025\, TJC is sponsoring a luncheon and several workshops from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\, with a reception beginning at 5:00 PM and ending at 5:45 PM at the Hank Sanders Center at the George Wallace Community College. There is a Gen Z Luncheon that kicks off this program. Why is this important?\nJonnita\, tell us more about the highlights of the two workshops.\nTasha\, how many people do you think are going to come to this year’s Sunday bridge crossing?\nWhy is it important for people to show up for the re-enactment of Bloody Sunday by walking across the Edmund-Pettus Bridge?\nTasha\, if people want more information about the Jubilee\, what should they do?\nJonnita\, if people want more information about TJC’s programs on Saturday\, what should they do?\nTasha\, Selma is a severely economically depressed city\, purposefully neglected by the state of Alabama for its history. What can our listeners do to help Selma throughout the year?\nWe are now going to turn back to the subject of DEI\, this time focusing on the corporate sector. Since our last show\, TJC has added to its website more information on our #NoDEINoBUY Campaign. Jonnita\, tell people about the resources that they are going to find at tjcoalition.org?\nJonnita\, what has been the public reaction to this new campaign? On LinkedIn\, TJC’s post has had 13\,575 impressions since it was posted 4 days ago.\nJonnita\, private companies are capitulating to the MAGA’s demand to drop DEI programs. What is TJC recommending that people do in regards to these private companies that have dismantled their DEI programs?\nThis subject has brought out a whole lot of angry folks\, mainly White men in opposition to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, calling it “racist”. How have you reacted to these trolls?\nOn the other hand\, interestingly\, some Black people are disappointed in DEI not being strong enough. How should we respond to them?\nWhat do you think should be the position towards the companies that have maintained their DEI programs?\nHow do we publicly support these companies\, such as Sharpton’s Costco “Buy In” and influencers putting out lists of local Black-owned businesses?\nJonnita\, what are some of your favorite resources that you found when curating TJC’s list of resources?\n\n[TJC has recently unsubscribed from Amazon completely. Barbara and Daryl will share tips for how to participate in a complete boycott of Amazon or the week-long boycott March 7th – the 14th.] \n\nTasha\, what are your final one-minute thoughts?\nThank you so much for joining us today. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guests will end the show reminding listeners to watch Arnwine’s participation in Roland Martin’s show tonight; how to call the Congressional Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and to join upcoming TJC events: the  re-enactment of the  Selma-to-Montgomery March; a thank you to recent donors and call for people be sure to donate to our voting rights work] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-march-04-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TJC-030425-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250225T152303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T153343Z UID:2308-1740488400-1740492000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – February 25: Fighting the Attacks on DEI\, Constitutional Rights\, and American Democracy: North Carolina Supreme Court as A Case Study and February 28th National Blackout Day DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n February 25\, 2025: Fighting the Attacks on DEI\, Constitutional Rights\, and American Democracy: North Carolina Supreme Court as A Case Study and February 28th National Blackout Day\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nRev. Dr. Rodney Sadler: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETCo-Chair of the Reimagining America Project; Tri-Chair of the North Carolina Poor Peoples’ Campaign ; Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.sadler.9 ; FB Page: Center for Social Justice of Reconciliation: https://www.facebook.com/upsemcsjr  ; FB Page: North Carolina Poor Peoples’ Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/PPCNC  \nAtty. Brenda Ford Harding\, Esq. 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETFormer Transformative Justice Coalition Board Chair and prominent North Carolina Civil Rights Attorney \nAtty. Terry O’Neill: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeCurrent Board Secretary of the Transformative Justice Coalition; former President of the National Organization for Women (NOW); Former Host of the podcast What Equality Looks Like; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-o-neill-3076303/  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, February 25th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Fighting the Attacks on DEI\, Constitutional Rights\, and American Democracy: North Carolina Supreme Court as A Case Study and February 28th National Blackout Day”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature special guests Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler\, Atty. Brenda Ford Harding\, and Atty. Terry O’Neill. \nIn the one week since our last show\, there have been several major developments on the attacks on the governmental sector; angry public outrage during congressional townhalls; and\, massive calls for economic boycotts due to rollbacks of DEI programs and the corporate sector’s silence as our democracy is eroded. In addition\, the nation’s eye has been fixated on the struggle in North Carolina to disenfranchise voters in the North Carolina Supreme Court election. Our show will highlight all of these issues\, including MSNBC’s cancellation of the Joy Reid Show. \nErrors DOGE Has Done in the Past Week: \n1.  The DOGE team’s “wall of receipts” showed errors in tallying billions in savings. The initial accounting by DOGE of its estimated savings was overstated by billions of dollars.  MSN. (2025\, February 24). DOGE team’s “wall of receipts” shows errors in tallying billions in savings. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/taxes/doge-teams-wall-of-receipts-shows-errors-in-tallying-billions-in-savings/ar-AA1zoc0N) \n2.      Jim Jordan mentioned that Trump’s and Musk’s DOGE has “maybe” made “some mistakes”. MSN. (2025\, February 24). Jim Jordan says Trump’s and Musk’s DOGE has “maybe” made “some mistakes”. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/jim-jordan-says-trumps-and-musks-doge-has-maybe-made-some-mistakes/ar-AA1zCDVV) \n3.  As errors pile up\, Musk and DOGE appear increasingly incompetent. MSN. (2025\, February 24). Maddow Blog: As errors pile up\, Musk and DOGE appear increasingly incompetent. Retrieved from [https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/cryptocurrencies/maddow-blog-as-errors-pile-up-musk-and-doge-appear-increasingly-incompetent/ar-AA1znRmV] \nTrump’s Approval Rating Being Low: \n\n\nPresident Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen marginally since he began his second term in January\, according to the latest Quinnipiac poll. MSN. (2025\, February 24). Donald Trump’s approval rating dips after first month. Retrieved from https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/donald-trump-s-approval-rating-dips-after-first-month/ar-AA1zsEUO) \n\n\n\n\n A Republican strategist described Trump’s approval rating slide as “significant\,” noting a 13-point drop just 33 days into his second term. Newsweek. (2025\, February 24). Donald Trump approval rating slide “significant”. Retrieved from https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-slide-significant-2035165) \n\n\n\nSurge of People Calling Congress: \n1.      DC-area congressional offices are getting flooded with phone calls about Trump and Musk’s efforts to slash federal government employment and spending. Washingtonian. (2025\, February 6). DC-area congressional offices say they’re getting flooded with phone calls about Trump. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/02/06/dc-area-congressional-offices-say-theyre-getting-flooded-with-phone-calls-about-trump/ \n2. Capitol Hill lawmakers have experienced a surge of swatting calls and bomb threats in the wake of the November election. CBS News. (2025\, February 24). Congress lawmakers surge swatting calls bomb threats following November election. Retrieved from (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/congress-lawmakers-surge-swatting-calls-bomb-threats-following-november-election/) \nNorth Carolina Supreme Court \nIn North Carolina\, there is an ongoing dispute regarding the 2025 state Supreme Court election. Judge Jefferson Griffin\, a Republican candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court\, is attempting to invalidate more than 60\,000 votes and overturn the electoral win of his opponent\, Justice Allison Riggs. Griffin lost the election by just 734 votes and claims that the state board of elections has been breaking state election law for decades by following an incorrect process for registering voters. \nGriffin’s argument centers on the claim that the board of elections has been wrongfully allowing certain overseas and absentee ballots to be submitted without photo identification. However\, Riggs and the state board of elections argue that voters are entitled to rely on the established election procedure and are protected by the U.S. Constitution’s Due Process Clause. \nThe dispute has led to multiple state and federal lawsuits\, including ongoing litigation over whether Griffin’s state litigation should be removed to federal court. The case has attracted national attention and raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. (source: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/north-carolina-attempt-overturn-state-supreme-court-election ) \nDEI Spurs Economic Boycotts:  \nFriday\, February 28th: National Economic Blackout Day \nLearn More: https://theonecalledjai.com/  \nBuy the t-shirt of all economic boycotts: https://thepeoplesunionusa.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-the-comfort-tee?product=369&variation=6513  \nSee impact of Target Boycotts so far: https://www.targetfast.org/  \nAs promised\, immediately upon taking office President Donald Trump issued executive orders banning diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) by the federal government; targeting contracts of anyone who has had a DEI program; and\, eliminating jobs\, positions\, and programs which have ever had DEI involvement. \nAs expected\, these Executive Orders have been overbroad\, confusing\, and have served to dismantle actual civil rights law enforcement. Indeed\, within the federal agencies\, particularly the DOJ\, there has been a complete dismantling of civil rights law enforcement. These DEI Bans have resulted in federal agencies refusing to acknowledge Black History Month\, Women’s History Month\, Pride programming\, Disability Awareness\, Hispanic Heritage Month\, and more.  \nMost recently\, the “…U.S. Department of Education has given colleges and schools with race-specific programs — including financial aid and racially themed dormitory floors and graduation ceremonies — until the end of the month to abolish them or risk losing federal funding as educators scrambled over the holiday weekend to interpret the sweeping scope of new guidelines. The ‘dear colleague’ letter from the department’s civil rights division and addressed to K-12 and higher education leaders lays out a new federal anti-discrimination enforcement policy that extends beyond the use of race in admissions\, a practice barred since 2023 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The guidelines\, signed by acting assistant secretary for civil rights Craig Trainor\, said schools using ‘race in decisions pertaining to admissions\, hiring\, promotion\, compensation\, financial aid\, scholarships\, prizes\, administrative support\, discipline\, housing\, graduation ceremonies\, and all other aspects of student\, academic\, and campus life’ were in violation of anti-discrimination laws and legal precedent set in the high court’s affirmative action case.” (See source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-17/education-department-will-cut-funding-unless-schools-abolish-dei ) \nFurthermore\, MAGA-ite attorneys continue to attack DEI programs in the public and private sector.  \nBizarrely\, Elon Musk and DOGE have also baselessly attacked DEI as a contributor to “governmental inefficiencies and waste”. Musk\, right-wing media\, and the Trump Administration  have even used Twitter/X\, media\, and press conferences to gaslight any disaster as being the result of DEI programming despite clear evidence to the contrary. Many critics have pointed out that Musk\, Trump\, and many others promoting anti-DEI programs are promoting a White Supremacist and Resegregationist agenda. \nFortunately\, there is a tremendous fightback to this overall assault on DEI by civil rights groups\, women’s groups\, protestors\, governmental employees\, and many public and private entities. Indeed\, a number of corporations have reasserted their support for DEI. These corporations have drawn the ire of the Trump Administration and threats of lawsuits from MAGA attorneys. \nTJC\, individuals\, influencers\, and many other racial justice and social justice organizations have stepped into this fight by not only countering the flawed narrative underlying anti-DEI assaults\, but have also urged the public to use its buying power to demand that the corporate sector support DEI. Indeed\, during the show we will discuss the NAACP’s recent Black Consumer Advisory publication. The NAACP recently released the Black Consumer Advisory\, a guide aimed at helping Black Americans make informed spending decisions by highlighting companies that have either maintained or abandoned their Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments. The guide encourages consumers to support businesses that prioritize DEI and to avoid those that have rolled back their initiatives. The advisory lists companies that have eliminated DEI roles\, reduced supplier diversity\, and cut investments in Black communities. It also praises companies that have stood by their DEI commitments\, such as Delta Airlines\, Apple\, and Ben & Jerry’s. The NAACP emphasizes the economic power of Black consumers\, which is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2030\, and urges them to use their dollars to hold corporations accountable. (Sources: https://naacp.org/campaigns/black-consumer-advisory?form=MG0AV3 ; https://naacp.org/sites/default/files/documents/Black%20Consumer%20Advisory%202025.pdf?form=MG0AV3 ; https://www.blackenterprise.com/naacp-spending-guide-companies-dropped-dei/?form=MG0AV3 )  \nTJC is promoting a #NoDEINoBUY program. These economic boycotts (or economic “fasting” or “blackouts”\, as some people call it) are having an impact. Our show will discuss strategies and tactics to deal with this onslaught of anti-DEI measures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guests will begin the show discussing upcoming TJC events: the national economic blackout on February 28th; the  re-enactment of the  Selma-to-Montgomery March; a thank you to recent donors and call for people be sure to donate to our voting rights work and view our Black History Month Series on VotingRightsAlliance.org] \n\nLet’s start off this show by paying tribute to a major truth-teller\, Joy Reid. What do you want to say to our national audience about the impact of Joy Reid’s show being cancelled?\nRev. Sadler\, please explain what is going on with the aftermath of the North Carolina Supreme Court 2024 election?\nBrenda\, how has this legal fight affecting the legitimacy of the court and peoples’ respect for the court?\nRev. Sadler\, you have been on the front-lines of marches and protests regarding this effort to disenfranchise North Carolina voters. Tell us about these experiences. \nWho’s been organizing?\nWho’s showing up at these rallies?\nWhat has the response of the community been?\nTerry\, as a major civil rights leader\, how has this case been playing out in the national media? Why do our listeners really need to know what has been happening in North Carolina?\nWhat are the next steps in this fight?\nWhat do you think about the numerous townhalls at which angry White voters have chastised and confronted their elected officials\, especially Republicans\, about the attacks on the federal government; the freezing of funds; and\, the outlandish actions of Elon Musk and DOGE?\nTerry\, as one of the foremost employment lawyers\, how do you react to the latest DOGE confusion of having to respond to a random late-night email from DOGE requiring you to list 5 “accomplishments you’ve done” or be considered to have resigned?\nHow is this attack on DEI affecting people you know and the general public?\nWhat are the most significant concerns that you have about what is happening in the federal sector to the:– Federal workforce?– Federal programs like the SBA?– Federal agencies and programming?– Federal procurement and suppliers?\nAnother big story of last week and this week are more private companies capitulating to the MAGA demand to drop DEI programs. What would you say to all these private companies that have dismantled their DEI programs? \nWhat do you think should be the position towards the companies that have maintained their DEI programs? \nHow do we publicly support these companies\, such as Sharpton’s Costco “Buy In” and influencers putting out lists of local Black-owned businesses?\nLet’s discuss this Friday’s February 28th National Economic Boycott.\n\n[Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones and guests will end the show reminding listeners to participate in the February 28th Economic Boycott; to call the Congressional Switchboard at 202-224-3121; and to join upcoming TJC events: the national economic blackout on February 28th; the  re-enactment of the  Selma-to-Montgomery March; a thank you to recent donors and call for people be sure to donate to our voting rights work and view our Black History Month Series on VotingRightsAlliance.org] \n\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl\, Barbara\, and guests may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-february-25-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TJC-022525-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250218T171121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T172517Z UID:2294-1739880000-1739883600@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – February 18: #NoDEINoBUY: Countering the Attack by the Trump Administration and MAGA on DEI in the Federal and Private Sectors DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n February 18\, 2025: #NoDEINoBUY: Countering the Attack by the Trump Administration and MAGA on DEI in the Federal and Private Sectors\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDianne Wilkerson: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETFirst African American Female to serve in the Massachusetts Senate and TJC Board Treasurer \nDr. Karen McRae: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimePresident & CEO\, Concerned Black Men of America; Board Member of the Transformative Justice Coalition \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, February 18th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “#NoDEINoBUY: Countering the Attack by the Trump Administration and MAGA on DEI in the Federal and Private Sectors”\, with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature two TJC Board Members\, Dianne Wilkerson and Dr. Karen McRae\, as special guests. As promised\, immediately upon taking office President Donald Trump issued executive orders banning diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) by the federal government; targeting contracts of anyone who has had a DEI program; and\, eliminating jobs\, positions\, and programs which have ever had DEI involvement. \nAs expected\, these Executive Orders have been overbroad\, confusing\, and have served to dismantle actual civil rights law enforcement. Indeed\, within the federal agencies\, particularly the DOJ\, there has been a complete dismantling of civil rights law enforcement. These DEI Bans have resulted in federal agencies refusing to acknowledge Black History Month\, Women’s History Month\, Pride programming\, Disability Awareness\, Hispanic Heritage Month\, and more.  \nMost recently\, the “…U.S. Department of Education has given colleges and schools with race-specific programs — including financial aid and racially themed dormitory floors and graduation ceremonies — until the end of the month to abolish them or risk losing federal funding as educators scrambled over the holiday weekend to interpret the sweeping scope of new guidelines. The ‘dear colleague’ letter from the department’s civil rights division and addressed to K-12 and higher education leaders lays out a new federal anti-discrimination enforcement policy that extends beyond the use of race in admissions\, a practice barred since 2023 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The guidelines\, signed by acting assistant secretary for civil rights Craig Trainor\, said schools using ‘race in decisions pertaining to admissions\, hiring\, promotion\, compensation\, financial aid\, scholarships\, prizes\, administrative support\, discipline\, housing\, graduation ceremonies\, and all other aspects of student\, academic\, and campus life’ were in violation of anti-discrimination laws and legal precedent set in the high court’s affirmative action case.” (See source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-17/education-department-will-cut-funding-unless-schools-abolish-dei ) \nFurthermore\, MAGA-ite attorneys continue to attack DEI programs in the public and private sector. The HACER National Scholarship Program\, which is sponsored by McDonald’s\, was recently involved in a legal case. The American Alliance for Equal Rights\, led by conservative activist Edward Blum\, filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s\, claiming that the HACER program was discriminatory because it required applicants to have at least one Latino parent. In response to the lawsuit\, McDonald’s reached a settlement that will allow the program to be open to any student who can demonstrate an impact on or commitment to the Latino community. This means that applicants no longer need to have a Latino parent to be eligible for the scholarship. (See source: https://apnews.com/article/mcdonalds-hacer-scholarships-latinos-60da19c2de2f8ecb01b68a68ec581438?form=MG0AV3 ) \nBizarrely\, Elon Musk and DOGE have also baselessly attacked DEI as a contributor to “governmental inefficiencies and waste”. Musk\, right-wing media\, and the Trump Administration  have even used Twitter/X\, media\, and press conferences to gaslight any disaster as being the result of DEI programming despite clear evidence to the contrary. Many critics have pointed out that Musk\, Trump\, and many others promoting anti-DEI programs are promoting a White Supremacist and Resegregationist agenda. \nIn addition to these governmental cutbacks\, private corporations have voluntarily been dismantling their DEI programs. These cutbacks have led to significant harm for African Americans\, Latino’s\, all women – including White women-\, Asian Americans\, Native Americans\, the LGBTQIA community\, and other communities. Sadly\, programs assisting those with disabilities have been attacked straight up by President Trump and his Cabinet members. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.)\, who was recently confirmed as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, has made controversial remarks about antidepressants\, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Lexapro. He has suggested that these medications are highly addictive and has compared their withdrawal to that of heroin. RFK Jr. has also proposed creating “wellness farms” to help people detox from SSRIs and other medications\, including those used to treat ADHD. However\, many medical experts have criticized his statements\, pointing out that SSRIs are generally considered safe and non-addictive. (Sources: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/02/kennedy-rfk-antidepressants-ssri-school-shootings/?form=MG0AV3 ; https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/medical-experts-react-to-rfk-jrs-antidepressant-drug-remarks/ar-AA1zevMb?form=MG0AV3 ) \nFortunately\, there is a tremendous fightback to this overall assault on DEI by civil rights groups\, women’s groups\, protestors\, governmental employees\, and many public and private entities. Indeed\, a number of corporations have reasserted their support for DEI. These corporations have drawn the ire of the Trump Administration and threats of lawsuits from MAGA attorneys. \nTJC\, individuals\, influencers\, and many other racial justice and social justice organizations have stepped into this fight by not only countering the flawed narrative underlying anti-DEI assaults\, but have also urged the public to use its buying power to demand that the corporate sector support DEI. Indeed\, during the show we will discuss the NAACP’s recent Black Consumer Advisory publication. The NAACP recently released the Black Consumer Advisory\, a guide aimed at helping Black Americans make informed spending decisions by highlighting companies that have either maintained or abandoned their Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) commitments. The guide encourages consumers to support businesses that prioritize DEI and to avoid those that have rolled back their initiatives. The advisory lists companies that have eliminated DEI roles\, reduced supplier diversity\, and cut investments in Black communities. It also praises companies that have stood by their DEI commitments\, such as Delta Airlines\, Apple\, and Ben & Jerry’s. The NAACP emphasizes the economic power of Black consumers\, which is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2030\, and urges them to use their dollars to hold corporations accountable. (Sources: https://naacp.org/campaigns/black-consumer-advisory?form=MG0AV3 ; https://naacp.org/sites/default/files/documents/Black%20Consumer%20Advisory%202025.pdf?form=MG0AV3 ; https://www.blackenterprise.com/naacp-spending-guide-companies-dropped-dei/?form=MG0AV3 )  \nTJC is promoting a #NoDEINoBUY program. These economic boycotts (or economic “fasting” or “blackouts”\, as some people call it) are having an impact. Our show will discuss strategies and tactics to deal with this onslaught of anti-DEI measures.  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n SEGMENT ONE \n\nIn one minute\, describe what our audience should know about your background.\nWhat was it like to be in Washington\, D.C.?\nWhat was the highlight for you during this Training?\n\nSEGMENT TWO \n\nWhat was new that you learned in this Training?\nWhat\, to you\, was the most valuable experience from this Training?\nWhy do you care so much about democracy?Final Questions:\nWhat do you think is the most important grassroots organizing that you think needs to happen in order to ensure strong voter protection and engagement in November 2023 and 2024?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\nSEGMENT THREE \n\nThis segment will open with an 8-minute interview with Myles B. Caggins III\, who will a bring timely update about the US Department of Agriculture’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. This is his second time as a guest on our program this year. The Black farmers fund\, from the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program\, is being funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act contains an assistance fund for farmers who were discriminated against. This fund has $2.2b to cover 75 million applicants and covers anyone who can provide proof that they were discriminated against by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to January 13\, 2024\, to give eligible farmers\, ranchers and forest landowners more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was October 31\, 2023.\nIn addition to the application deadline change\, the deadline to request records from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for use in applications has been extended to Friday\, Nov. 3\, 2023. The application process was designed so that FSA records are not required\, though relevant records may be attached to an application as additional evidence if they are available.\nTo learn more about the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program or receive assistance in English or Spanish\, visit www.22007apply.gov\, email info@22007apply.gov or contact the national call center at 1-800-721-0970 from 8 a.m. ET to 8 p.m. PT\, every day except federal holidays. If you use sign language to communicate\, you can use the 711 relay service to call. You may also email or contact the national call center if you have a disability and need another accommodation. Information about the program\, resources\, recent office openings and local events across the country is also available through a weekly e-newsletter.]\nMyles\, what is the new deadline?\nMyles\, How do people apply?\nWhat is it that people really need to know about applying for the program\, such as the November 3rd deadline for requesting records from the USDA’s Farm Service Agency for use in applications and how applicants should be describing their discrimination and the amounts they need?\nThank you for all of your hard work\, Myles. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\nQuincy and Candance\, during our Training\, we talked a lot about racial injustice and this USDA program is just a part addressing and recognizing the many forms of discrimination. Since the Houston Training\, both of you have been on several other engagements with TJC. How was your experience different being a Team Leader?\n\nSEGMENT FOUR \n\nAs Team Leaders\, what did you hear from your Team about their experiences?\nThe next Gen Z and Millennial Votes Matter Leadership Training will be held on April 3rd – 7th\, 2024 in Phoenix\, Arizona during the HBCU All-Stars 2024 games. What are your top arguments for why people should attend the next Training?\nThe Transformative Justice Coalition is rolling through Kentucky and Ohio November 1st – 8th\, 2023. Quincy\, tell everyone why the election in Kentucky is so important? (non-partisan)\nFinal Questions to guests:\nWhat do you think is the most important grassroots organizing that you think needs to happen in order to ensure strong voter protection and engagement in November 2023 and 2024?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you? URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-february-18-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TJC-021825-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250211T154255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T155323Z UID:2274-1739275200-1739278800@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – February 11: Confronting Hate\, Overcoming Adversity\, Stepping Out on Faith!: ‘Proud Boys' Trademark Now Owned By African American Church DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n February 11\, 2025: Confronting Hate\, Overcoming Adversity\, Stepping Out on Faith!: ‘Proud Boys’ Trademark Now Owned By African American Church\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nReverend William H. Lamar IV: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM ETPastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington\, DC since 2014 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, February 11th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Confronting Hate\, Overcoming Adversity\, Stepping Out on Hate: ‘Proud Boys’ Trademark Now Owned By African American Church”\,\,  with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. will feature a one-on-one exclusive interview with Reverend William H. Lamar IV\, pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington\, DC since 2014. This show will discuss the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church gaining control over the Proud Boys trademark and delve into Metropolitan’s legal victory. \nCo-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will open the show with a focus on many current events affecting racial justice in our country\, including the status of fights against adverse actions by the Trump Administration. \nDecember 12th 2020\, the Proud Boys led a demonstration down the streets of Washington D.C. and attacked and vandalized Metropolitan AME Church and tore down its “Black Lives Matters” flag. This mob involved in this attack was led by Proud Boys’ then-National Chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio. On January 4th\, 2021\, the law firm of Paul\, Weiss and co-counsel the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a landmark lawsuit “on behalf of the church seeking to hold the Proud Boys accountable for their ‘violent and racist attack on the church’. In June 2023\, Superior Court Judge Kravitz issued an opinion finding the Proud Boys and their leaders acted with an evil\, discriminatory motive based on race and that their conduct was reprehensible to an extreme degree. Judge Kravitz awarded the church more than $2.8 million\, including $1 million in punitive damages against the Proud Boys entity and its leaders…” (Source: https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/pro-bono/news/paul-weiss-files-new-lawsuit-to-enforce-28-million-judgment-against-proud-boys?id=52131 ) Subsequently\, the law firm and co-counsel sued to enforce the judgement. \nOn February 3rd\, 2025\, Judge Tanya M. Jones Bosier of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ruled that the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington\, D.C. was awarded the trademarked name and symbols of the Proud Boys. The judge’s ruling means that the Proud Boys can no longer use their name or symbols without the church’s permission\, and any profits from merchandise sales will go to the church. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio\, who was pardoned by former President Trump\, criticized the ruling and called for the church’s nonprofit status to be revoked. (source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/proud-boys.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare ) \nAs pastor at Metropolitan\, Rev. Lamar has extended the church’s historic legacy into the contemporary moment. Under his leadership\, the congregation has grown\, and its ministries’ have achieved significant impact in the local communities it serves. Most recently\, Rev. Lamar helped to design Metropolitan’s Sankofa Christian Parenting project\, an initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment\, to promote parenting practices that are rooted in Black faith and cultural traditions. \nA native of Macon\, Georgia\, Lamar earned the bachelor of science degree in public management with a minor in philosophy and religion and a certificate in human resource management (magna cum laude) from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1996. In 1999\, he earned the master of divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School. Lamar is currently a doctoral candidate in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric at Christian Theological Seminary\, one of the oldest seminaries in the country. \nPrior to his tenure at Metropolitan\, Lamar served congregations in Florida and Maryland; and from 2008 to 2011\, he was the managing director of Leadership Education at Duke University Divinity School in Durham\, North Carolina\, where he convened and resourced executive pastors of large churches\, denominational finance executives\, young denominational leaders\, Methodist bishops\, and the constituency of the Lilly Endowment’s Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Program. \nLamar has long been actively involved in community organizing and currently serves as the founding board chair of the Just Power Alliance\, a collective of organizations from the Midwest to the east coast that focuses on building multi-racial\, multi-class\, multi-generational\, and multi-faith world that is joyful and just for all. Rev. Lamar has also collaborated with Repairers of the Breach\, Poor People’s Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival\, Center for Community Change (CCC)\, and People Improving Communities through Organization (PICO) to enact social and economic justice and to exhibit a real embrace of the beloved community. \nAn avid reader and writer\, Lamar has published essays and chapters in outlets from peer-reviewed journals and books to articles and essays in the public sphere. His Washington Post op-ed from December 15\, 2020\, published after the Proud Boys desecrated Metropolitan by vandalizing church property\, was a clarion call that culminated in a $1 million judgment for punitive damages against the white supremacist group for their criminality. His efforts to embody justice in community have been featured in The Washington Post\, The New York Times\, The Los Angeles Times\, US News and World Report\, and the Afro-American and on WNYC’s “The Takeaway\,” NPR’s “1A\,” NPR’s “All Things Considered\,” MSNBC’s “The Reid Out\,” and PBS’s “News Hour.” Lamar has preached\, lectured\, and facilitated peer learning groups for denominations\, judicatories\, universities\, seminaries\, colleges\, and local churches. He is the former Cohost of the Can These Bones podcast; and his book\, Ancestors: The Names That Bless Us\, Curse Us\, and Hold Us\, will be published by Broadleaf Books in June 2025. \nLamar is honored to serve Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church\, where he seeks daily to extend Metropolitan’s nearly two centuries-long legacy of bearing witness to and ushering into this world the reign of the living God. Under his leadership\, Metropolitan remains committed to worship\, liberation\, and service. He is married to Dr. Dana A. Williams\, Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n CURRENT EVENTS SEGMENT- 12:00 PM – 12:13 PM EASTERN TIME \n[The show will begin with Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones discussing many current events affecting racial justice in our country\, including the status of fights against adverse actions by the Trump Administration.] \n12:15 PM – 12:45 PM EASTERN TIME- Reverend Lamar \n\nWelcome to Igniting Change! The nation has been abuzz about your church’s\, the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Washington\, D.C.\, recent victory regarding the Proud Boys trademark. It’s Black History Month! Both Frederick Douglass and Rosa Parks have connections to the AME Church. Tell us about the unique history and philosophy of your church. \nLet’s go back to December 12th\, 2020. Tell our audience what happened.\nThere was another church also attacked that day but they did not sue. What made your church decide to sue?\nAt the time of the judgement in 2023\, the judge ruled that the Proud Boys had engaged in “acts of terror with the intent to intimidate members of the church”. What did those findings mean to your church?\nHow difficult has this 5-year battle been?\nEven though you won a judgement in 2023\, everything was not over\, correct?! What happened that you had to file to enforce the judgement? \nWhat has the judge’s ruling last week awarding you the Proud Boys trademark meant to you and the church congregation?\nWhat are some of your thoughts about what to do with this trademark?\nHow have the Proud Boys responded and how do you think they’ll continue to respond?\nNationwide\, African Americans and justice-loving people everywhere have been celebrating your church’s victory. How has this elevation into this new national spotlight affected you?\nWhat are the next steps?\nI hear you have a new t-shirt. Tell our audience about the t-shirt and how they can buy it.\nHow do people join your church?\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n12:45 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern Time \n[Co-Hosts Arnwine and Jones will discuss upcoming TJC events\, like the re-enactment of the  Selma-to-Montgomery March; updates on the Arbery case that have occurred since the last show; a thank you to recent donors and call for people be sure to donate and view our Black History Month Series on VotingRightsAlliance.org] \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl and Barbara may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-february-11-2025/ CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TJC-021125-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174844 CREATED:20250204T152933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T155113Z UID:2252-1738670400-1738674000@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – February 4: #WeWillToo: Practicing Black History; Advancing DEI; and\, 100% Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Update DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n February 4\, 2025: #WeWillToo: Practicing Black History; Advancing DEI; and\, 100% Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Update\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nDr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETNew Head of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH); immediate past president of the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA); Executive Director\, Karson Institute for Race\, Peace\, and Social Justice; Professor\, Communication for “African and African American Studies”\, Loyola University Maryland; Host\, Today With Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM; twitter: @kayewhitehead @karsoninstitute \nCaitlyn Arnwine: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETAuthor and Creator of theTransformative Justice Coalition’s #VRABlackHistory Series; Professional poker player\, Team 100k Pro\, and organizer for women in poker; Current Consultant and former Social Media Director and Executive Assistant for the Transformative Justice Coalition; Current Speaker and former Coordinator of Public Education for the National Coalition for the Homeless; Twitter/X: @TheCaitlynBot; BlueSky: @queenfive.bsky.social \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, February 4th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “#WeWillToo: Practicing Black History; Advancing DEI; and\, 100% Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Update”\,  will be live from Brunswick with Radio Show Co-Hosts and Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) Co-Leaders Attorneys Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq. and feature Dr. Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead\, Caitlyn Arnwine\, and other special guests. This show will discuss the Trump Administration’s attack on DEI and why it is so important for people to practice Black History Month\, as well as updates on the Jackie Johnson trial. \nSadly\, the Transformative Justice Coalition has been tracking the airplane and helicopter collision disaster at DCA airport. Circumstances permitting we may have a last minute special guest briefly join the show to discuss critical steps needed to ensure our national air safety. \nTJC has been on the ground in Brunswick\, Georgia for the majority of the past two weeks\, continuing to ensure 100% justice for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Jackie Johnson\, the former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney\, is standing trial for allegedly obstructing the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Johnson faces charges of violating her oath of office and hindering law enforcement officers. The trial comes more than four years after Arbery’s death\, which sparked nationwide protests over racial injustice. Johnson is accused of interfering with the investigation to protect Gregory McMichael\, a former investigator in her office\, and his son\, Travis McMichael\, who were involved in Arbery’s death. \nAs of February 3rd\, 2025\, Former Georgia prosecutor Jackie Johnson was acquitted of one misconduct charge related to the Ahmaud Arbery case due to lack of evidence presented by prosecutors. Johnson still faces a felony charge of violating her oath of office in connection to the handling of the Arbery case. Prosecutors have accused Johnson of working behind the scenes to protect Travis McMichael and his father\, despite her office being recused from the case\, but a directed verdict was granted on the misdemeanor obstruction charge. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/judge-orders-acquittal-ex-prosecutor-214636163.html \nThe Transformative Justice Coalition and the Voting Rights Alliance\, in honor of Black History Month\, are continuing the annual tradition of our daily special series devoted to sharing the legacies and stories of the sheroes\, heroes\, and events in the fight for Black suffrage. This series was created in 2017 and will introduce many new articles this year. In addition to these daily newsletters all February long\, this series also incorporates daily social media posts; an interactive calendar; and\, website blog posts to spread the word broadly. This year\, the Transformative Justice Coalition and Voting Rights Alliance’s #VRABlackHistory Series will take readers through the most difficult fights for our African-American voting rights- and how we won. \nThe 2025 #VRABlackHistory Series #WeWillToo Edition will connect our history to modern times to show just how our ancestors beat the odds. Every day\, this series will detail in chronological order the fights for Black suffrage\, and will feature articles on the Fugitive Slave Laws and the parallels to the present day mass deportation raids conducted by ICE; the fight for same day voter registration; how our ancestors worked with hostile presidencies and courts to achieve rights; how Juneteenth has been used to mobilize voters; the amazing achievements of the Reconstruction Era; why birthright citizenship began and how the 14th Amendment has been interpreted throughout history; how DEI initiatives started in the 1860’s; the 15th Amendment; how we achieved the first anti-lynching laws in Georgia and how lynching was used to suppress the vote; how we moved past the Jim Crow Era; how Black youth mobilized to lower the voting age to 18; how the Tuskegee Airmen went on to fight for voting rights after their service; how boycotts were used to fight for voting rights; the “Souls To The Polls” voting initiatives of the Black churches in the 1950’s- 1990’s; how Black people fought for voting rights for disabled people; how Black people fought for equal access to the ballot for the LGBTQIA community; how the Brunswick\, Georgia community banded together after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 to vote out their District Attorney; the history of voting rights for Black women and how Black women continue to vote and lead voter efforts at amazing rates; how we have historically used the Black press to fight for our right to vote; and\, more. \nAs author Caitlyn Arnwine writes\, “Our ancestors faced much greater opposition than we do today\, even as we face a new hostile federal Administration- and they persevered. The sentiment felt by some African-Americans post-election is to sit back\, sit out\, and a general feeling of frustration and hopelessness. This Series targets those feelings: we can win! This Edition of the Series is also a tribute to all of those fighting back\, especially against efforts to ban DEI and our history. “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it” – so let us learn from our history\, our beautiful\, strong\, resilient\, Black History.” \nThe show will also cover Trump’s ongoing attacks on DEI. As anticipated\, President Trump in the first weeks of his Administration has launched a vicious and hateful attack on our civil rights and voting rights\, reproductive freedom and other constitutional rights through blatantly unconstitutional and abusive Executive Orders and agency actions. His numerous wrongful anti-DEIA measures\, hiring freezes\, bans on teaching Black History\, Ethnic Studies\, Women Studies and attempted purges are undermining our federal government’s necessary ability to teach truth and represent the totality of America. \nAll of these actions and so many more parallel the agenda of Project 2025. TJC is launching a #NoDEI-NoBuy Campaign to address the cowardly companies engaging in “anticipatory obedience ” who have dropped\, suspended or curtailed their private DEI programs. \nWE refuse to be silent nor acquiescent! Already\, we have stopped the unconstitutional Executive Order seeking to ban birthright citizenship and the widely unpopular and dangerous freeze on federal funding and grants. Our thanks to the State Attorney Generals\, organizations\, lawyers and plaintiffs who have stepped up in this moment to Fight Forward for Justice. We are prepared to fight and win more victories in the Courts. Governors\, mayors\, school leaders\, religious leaders and more have organized to protect the innocent who are undocumented in our nation. When the Trump Administration’s overreach resulted in the Air Force banning the showing of the Tuskegee Airman Black History video\, WE all raised our voices in strong protest and they reversed course!!  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/national-outcry-leads-to-restoration-of-tuskegee-airmen-legacy-in-military-training-which-was-cut-over-trump-s-dei-policy-video/ar-AA1xXSbw?ocid=BingNewsSerp \nPresident Donald Trump’s administration issued a proclamation on Friday\, Jan. 31\, recognizing Black History Month and simultaneously announced the end of cultural observances at the Defense Department.” (Trump Issues Black History Month Proclamation While Administration Goes after DEI | Kgw.Com\, 2025) “The conflicting messages came as President Donald Trump has been targeting diversity\, equity and inclusion programs for removal in the first weeks of his administration. He has referred to DEI initiatives as ‘discrimination’ and insisted that the country must instead move toward a merit-based society. A news release from the Defense Department titled ‘Identity Months Dead at DOD’ says official resources\, including working hours\, will no longer be used to mark cultural awareness months. Black History Month\, Women’s History Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month were among the events listed as now barred.” \n“In his first two weeks in office\, Trump has moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal DEI workers be put on paid leave before eventually being laid off. On Thursday\, hours after a midair collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines plane killed 67 people just miles from the White House\, Trump baselessly blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air safety\, despite no evidence of that. \n“Gerald Ford in 1976 became the first president to issue a message recognizing February as Black History Month. Since then\, presidents have made annual proclamations marking the month as a celebration of Black history\, culture and education. \n“Trump’s proclamation Friday specifically noted the contributions of abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman\, conservative economist Thomas Sowell and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. It said their achievements ‘have monumentally advanced the tradition of equality under the law in our great country’ and are a continued inspiration. \n“The declaration also listed golfer Tiger Woods as an American great\, saying he was among those who have ‘pushed the boundaries of excellence in their respective fields\, paving the way for others to follow.'” (Trump White House Marks Black History Month While Defense Department Declares “Identity Months Dead\,” 2025\, AP) \n“The presidential proclamations from Trump and his predecessor\, Joe Biden\, reveal stark differences in approach. Biden’s 2024 proclamation extensively discussed systemic racism\, policy initiatives targeting racial inequities\, and specific achievements like record-low Black unemployment. He emphasized that ‘Black history is American history’ while acknowledging the country’s ongoing struggle with ‘the moral stain and vestiges of slavery.’ \nIn contrast\, Trump’s shorter 2025 proclamation focused on individual achievements\, highlighting figures like Clarence Thomas and Tiger Woods. While following the traditional format established when President Gerald Ford first recognized Black History Month in 1976\, Trump’s proclamation avoided discussing systemic issues or specific policies\, instead speaking broadly about entering ‘a historic Golden Age.’ Trump also did not capitalize Black Americans\, instead choosing to only capitalize Americans. \nBoth proclamations concluded with similar formal language calling for Americans to ‘observe this month with appropriate programs\, ceremonies\, and activities.’ However\, the Defense Department’s new guidance effectively bars such observances within the military\, marking a significant departure from previous practices.” (Trump Issues Black History Month Proclamation While Administration Goes after DEI | Kgw.Com\, 2025) \nTo see a more exhaustive\, but still incomplete list of President Trump’s Day One actions\, see here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DtS8tbIdRH_zKZZ24mSiNoVwukd7UkD/view?usp=sharing \nFor more news concerning DEI and immigration\, see the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drjacquelineking_i-will-always-stand-up-for-justice-and-equality-ugcPost-7289335047470428161-ym6Y \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/jenniferswayne_mondays-inauguration-makes-it-clear-we-activity-7288556194992979969-B3tG \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/nancy-levine-stearns-a753782_dei-activity-7285290582636204033-qMqv \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/vu-le-b395a69_nonprofit-and-philanthropy-and-our-white-activity-7284856575037526016-_r4V \nhttps://www.newsbreak.com/share/3779639849776-what-about-white-undocumented-immigrants-critics-claim-ice-raids-are-racist \nThis show will be one of many in which we will highlight TJC’s affirmative agenda for 2025 and 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n [The show will begin by encouraging people to: go to VotingRightsAlliance.org/2025Pledge to sign onto our 2025 Voting Rights Pledge] \n\nCaitlyn\, quickly tell people about TJC’s 2025 daily #VRABlackHistory Series.\nDr. Whitehead\, as one of the leading experts of the nation on African American History\, Women’s Studies\, and DEI\, thank you for joining us today. This year\, Black History is in the national spotlight because of the bizarre\, contradictory\, and absolutely wrong-headed position of the new Trump Administration.\nFirst of all\, tell us about the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).\nHow is ASALH responding to the mass confusion and diminution of Black History Month resulting from the Trump Administration’s attacks on DEI and contradictory policy announcements?\nCaitlyn\, you notice that I’m not talking about celebrating Black History Month; but\, about Practicing Black History Month. What does that mean to each of you?\nBy the way everyone\, we are in the midst of practicing and making Black History right here in Brunswick\, Georgia. We have\, of course\, been very disappointed in the ruling yesterday dismissing one count 2 of the charges against Jackie Johnson\, the former Glynn County DA. Daryl\, please tell everyone what happened.\nMarcus\, our fight for 100% justice for your youngest son isn’t over! What do you want everybody to know and what can everyone do?\nDr. Whitehead\, can you explain what DEI is and why it’s so necessary?\nDr. Whitehead\, what are the major actions people should be taking right now to respond to the Trump Administration’s attacks on DEI?\nDr. Whitehead\, you are the former head of the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA).  How has the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders attacking DEI affected Women’s Studies?\nHas these attacks on DEI and Women’s Studies awakened White Women\, one of the major hidden beneficiaries of DEI? [Interestingly\, they have been attacked by the Administration and are being fired and likewise frozen out of the workplace. Generally\, this is not seen by the public.]\nEvilly\, there have been a number of leading American corporations that have taken their lead from the federal government and have rushed to dismantle their DEI programs. Dianne\, how should we respond to their abandonment of DEI policies?\nWhat do you think about TJC’s “No DEI\, No Buy!” proposed campaign?\nDr. Whitehead\, What else can we do and what are some of your favorite actions that ASALH are taking?\nEvilly and wrongly\, DEI has been blamed as the culprit for the American Airlines crash in DC\, claiming that there’s a shortage of air traffic controllers because “no one will hire men”. People have also glossed over the fact that the third person in the helicopter was a woman\, because her family didn’t want it mentioned for fear of attacks. At a time when division is the instrument of choice by this Administration\, how do we create greater unity\, promote greater truth\, and best fight back while advancing the changes needed in our society?\nProf. Crunk was recently saying that people need to point out that anti-DEI is actually re-segregation. What’s your response to her recommendation that people really call anti-DEI attacks “resegregation” to put them on the offensive to have to explain why they want division?\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl and Barbara may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-february-04-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://barbaraarnwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TJC-020425-IG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250128T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174845 CREATED:20250128T155900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162735Z UID:2233-1738065600-1738069200@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – January 28: Making Good Trouble 2025! Fighting Unconstitutional and Other Wrongful Acts of Trump Administration! DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n January 28\, 2025: Making Good Trouble 2025! Fighting Unconstitutional and Other Wrongful Acts of Trump Administration!\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nJohn Bacot: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeJohn Bacot (pronounced “Baco”)\, a highly decorated and distinguished federal agent spanning two decades with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\, retiring as a Supervisory Special Agent.  Over the span of his career he worked and supervised criminal & violent crimes\, counterterrorism\, domestic terrorism\, and counterintelligence matters. He is also a Disabled Veteran\, United States Navy\, entrepreneur\, author\, a former cohost on 1580 AM. Today he’s a sought after public speaker sharing his insights on Afrocentric ideologies\, geopolitics\, health\, unity\, and community. \nDianne Wilkerson: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETFirst African American Female to serve in the Massachusetts Senate and TJC Board Treasurer \nEdward Ward: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETTJC Fellow; Restorative Justice Policy Advocate; a Youth Crisis Interventionist; and\, Dean of Sherman School of Excellence \nBryson Powers: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM ETTransformative Justice Coalition Fellow and Freedom Rider; Alabama State University Student Leader \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Hi Igniters For Change! The Igniting Change Radio Show on Tuesday\, January 28th\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time\, entitled “Making Good Trouble 2025! Fighting Unconstitutional and Other Wrongful Acts of Trump Administration!” Co-Host Daryl Jones\, Esq. will moderate the show. Co-Host Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. will be live from Brunswick where she will be representing the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) during the Jackie Johnson trial. This show will feature special guests John Bacot\, Dianne Wilkerson\, Prof. Edward Ward\, and Bryson Powers. \nJackie Johnson\, the former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney\, is set to stand trial for allegedly obstructing the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Johnson faces charges of violating her oath of office and hindering law enforcement officers. The trial comes more than four years after Arbery’s death\, which sparked nationwide protests over racial injustice. Johnson is accused of interfering with the investigation to protect Gregory McMichael\, a former investigator in her office\, and his son\, Travis McMichael\, who were involved in Arbery’s death. After several days of jury selection\, the trial is slated to start with opening statements on Tuesday\, October 28th.  Read more here: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/ahmaud-arbery/jury-selection-continues-for-trial-prosecutor-ahmaud-arberys-death/77-218342d9-048a-466f-a855-08909151716f  \nThe show will open with a discussion of the Trump’s Administration’s assault on our constitutional rights\, civil rights\, and voting rights. Our statement below summarizes TJC’s position on some\, but not all\, of President Trump’s most egregious actions: \n“After an ugly week of Trump Administration Executive Orders\, agency rollbacks and confirmations by the Senate of woefully underqualified nominees\, many are standing strong and fighting back in the pulpits\, in courts and through multiple forms of resistance. TJC applauds everyone who has gotten in the way and got into “Good Trouble” in these times. Your voice and your action will determine the future of our nation.  \nAs anticipated\, President Trump in the first week of his Administration has launched a vicious and hateful attack on our civil rights and voting rights\, reproductive freedom and other constitutional rights through blatantly unconstitutional and abusive Executive Orders and agency actions. His numerous wrongful anti-DEIA measures\, hiring freezes\, bans on teaching Black History\, Ethnic Studies\, Women Studies and attempted purges are undermining our federal government’s necessary ability to teach truth and represent the totality of America.  His orders affecting the National Institutes of Health and other medical providers jeopardizes our healthcare system.   \nMost evilly\, in a media attention grabbing frenzy\, he has declared illegal immigration a national emergency and initiated a sweeping and highly politicized mass deportation effort characterized by extreme racial profiling. Indeed\, even Native Americans have been illegally detained or arrested!  The entire purpose of these raids are to villainize the most vulnerable on the basis of race while dividing the American people.   \nHe has pardoned those who violently assaulted law enforcement\, threatened congressional members and defaced the US Capitol on January 6th.  Already\, those pardoned have threatened acts of retribution. Sadly\, one has already been rearrested for unlawful gun possession and another killed resisting a police officer.   \nAll of these actions and so many more parallel the agenda of Project 2025. \nYet\, WE have not been silent nor acquiescent.  Already\, we have stopped the unconstitutional Executive Order seeking to ban birthright citizenship. Our thanks to the State Attorney Generals\, organizations\, lawyers and plaintiffs who have stepped up in this moment to Fight Forward for Justice.  We are prepared to fight and win more victories in the Courts.  Governors\, mayors\, school leaders\, religious leaders and more have organized to protect the innocent who are undocumented in our nation. When the Trump Administration’s overreach resulted in the Air Force banning the showing of the Tuskegee Airman Black History video\, WE all raised our voices in strong protest and they reversed course!!   \nTJC is launching a #NoDEI-NoBuy Campaign to address the cowardly companies engaging in “anticipatory obedience ” who have dropped\, suspended or curtailed their private DEI programs.   \nTJC is joining forces with those throughout the nation in opposition to the mass deportations.   \nOur Thanks to everyone of you who has signed the 2025 Voting Rights Pledge.   \nAs we announced in our 2025 Statement\, Unity\, Courage and Commitment to build an inclusive and just Multiracial Democracy is an imperative in this moment of extreme threat.  We are unrelenting in our dedication to Fighting Forward Against the Injustice of this Trump Administration!  Join Us!!” \nTo see a more exhaustive\, but still incomplete list of President Trump’s Day One actions\, see here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-DtS8tbIdRH_zKZZ24mSiNoVwukd7UkD/view?usp=sharing  \nFor more news concerning DEI and immigration\, see the links below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drjacquelineking_i-will-always-stand-up-for-justice-and-equality-ugcPost-7289335047470428161-ym6Y  \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/jenniferswayne_mondays-inauguration-makes-it-clear-we-activity-7288556194992979969-B3tG \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/nancy-levine-stearns-a753782_dei-activity-7285290582636204033-qMqv \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/vu-le-b395a69_nonprofit-and-philanthropy-and-our-white-activity-7284856575037526016-_r4V \nhttps://www.newsbreak.com/share/3779639849776-what-about-white-undocumented-immigrants-critics-claim-ice-raids-are-racist \nThis show will be one of many in which we will highlight TJC’s affirmative agenda for 2025 and 2026.  \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Eastern Time- PARDONS \n\nReportedly\, last weekend\, now President Trump went back and forth with his advisors regarding his pledge to pardon all of the January 6th insurrectionists. Many in his inner circle have claimed to have been caught off guard by the actual announcement. Mr. Bacot\, how did you react when you heard this announcement? Had you been expecting it?\nMr. Bacot\, how has this announcement affected others in law enforcement\, especially those that work with the U.S. Capitol Police?\nWhat about the Black officers\, in particular\, who were assaulted\, physically maimed\, and called the “N-word” and other slurs during the insurrection?\nPost-release\, a couple of the insurrectionists have issued threats of retaliation\, but\, more strikingly\, some have been re-arrested for other unlawful acts\, and one\, after instigating a fight\, was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop. Was this predictable? What else can we expect?\n\n12:15 PM – 12:35 PM Eastern Time- MASS DEPORTATIONS \n\nHow have these mass deportations affected your state?\nWhat has been the response of your community to these attacks?\nUnlike past deportation raids\, this administration has targeted schools\, hospitals\, religious sanctuaries\, and other public spaces for these raids. People aren’t showing up to work\, school\, or to receive medical treatment. How have your local municipalities responded to this broadening of the sweep?\nA lot of the propaganda surrounding the mass deportations has surrounded this initial one thousand being accused of criminal actions; however\, people are missing that the number this administration has targeted for deportation is 12 million. How do we counter the propaganda?\nHow have people been able to get assistance to prevent being swept up in these roundups?\nHow does it feel to be told that you must carry your “papers” (passport\, proof of citizenship) with you?\nOne of the most brutal aspects of the mass deportations has been the mass racial profiling upon which it has relied\, whereas White undocumented communities are not being targeted despite many also being accused of criminal activities. Because of racial profiling\, even Native Americans have been swept up. How has this furthered racial stereotypes and racial divisions?\nHow do we stop the racial profiling?\n\n12:35 PM – 12:52 PM Eastern Time- DEI \n\nFirst of all\, before we talk about DEI\, let’s look at the freeze that this administration has placed on all civil rights enforcement. In addition\, this administration has repealed some of the best long-standing anti-discrimination executive orders (11246 and the EJR\, as examples).\nMost evilly and publicly\, they have attacked DEI. Dianne\, what is DEI?\nJohn\, how did DEI shape the law enforcement ranks on Capitol Hill?\nOne of the hidden beneficiaries of DEI has been white women\, and interestingly\, they have been attacked by the administration and are being fired and likewise frozen out of the workplace. Generally\, this is not seen by the public. Do they see themselves as being affected?\nEvilly\, there have been a number of leading American corporations that have taken their lead from the federal government and have rushed to dismantle their DEI programs. Dianne\, how should we respond to their abandonment of DEI policies?\nDianne\, what do you think about TJC’s “No DEI\, No Buy!” proposed campaign? (tell people to be on the outlook for this campaign!)\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl and Barbara may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-january-28-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:News Talk Radio1450 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250121T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T174845 CREATED:20250121T152424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154632Z UID:2209-1737460800-1737464400@barbaraarnwine.com SUMMARY:#TalkRadio – January 21: In the Spirit of Martin: Live from Brunswick and Trump Administration Begins & Our Opposition DESCRIPTION:LISTEN LIVE\n \n \n \n \n \n January 21\, 2025: In the Spirit of Martin: Live from Brunswick and Trump Administration Begins & Our Opposition\n \n \n \n \n \n The nonpartisan “Igniting Change Radio Show with Barbara Arnwine\, Esq. and Daryl Jones\, Esq.” program will be aired from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM in the Washington\, DC metropolitan area as well as nationwide on WOLDCNEWS.COM and Barbaraarnwine.com. \nPlease note\, during the show there are 3 hard stop commercial breaks at 12:13 PM Eastern Time\, 12:28 PM ET and 12:43 PM ET. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS:\nCameron Barnes: 12:00 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimeNational Young Adult Policy Advocate; National Youth Director of Rainbow PUSH; TJC Fellow and Freedom Rider; Director of Youth & Young Adult Engagement\, New Faith MB Church Chicago \nMarcus Arbery: 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM Eastern TimeFather of Ahmaud Arbery and Glynn County Activist \nKimberly Cummings: 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM Eastern TimeAunt of Ahmaud Arbery and Glynn County Activist \nPorsché “Queen” Mitchell-Miller: 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM Eastern TimeCEO\, Embracing Ahmaud’s Pace \nDr. Karen McRae: 12:30 PM – 12:57 PM Eastern TimePresident & CEO\, Concerned Black Men of America \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n INTRODUCTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n Part one of our show will feature guests Porsché “Queen” Mitchell-Miller\, and Kimberly Cummings\, and Marcus Arbery who will be recording live from Brunswick with Co-Hosts Jones and Arnwine at the jury selection for the Jackie Johnson trial. Cameron Barnes will also join this portion and the second part of the show. Jackie Johnson\, the former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney\, is set to stand trial for allegedly obstructing the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Johnson faces charges of violating her oath of office and hindering law enforcement officers. The trial comes more than four years after Arbery’s death\, which sparked nationwide protests over racial injustice. Johnson is accused of interfering with the investigation to protect Gregory McMichael\, a former investigator in her office\, and his son\, Travis McMichael\, who were involved in Arbery’s death. Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin soon\, with a larger-than-usual pool of 200 potential jurors due to the case’s notoriety. Read more here: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/us/ahmaud-arbery-jackie-johnson-da/index.html \nKaren McRae will join as a Guest for Part 2. Part 2 will feature a discussion of the Biden Pardons\, the Trump Inauguration\, and the response to the threat of Mass Deportations in several states. \nPRESIDENT TRUMP’S DAY ONEOn Day One of his presidency\, President Trump signed executive orders freezing federal hiring and mandating a return to in-office work for government employees. The orders also reinstated Schedule F\, stripping some civil servants of employment protections. A new Department of Government Efficiency\, led by Elon Musk\, aims to reduce government spending and fire “rogue bureaucrats.” The hiring freeze applies to all executive branch positions except military\, national security\, public safety\, and immigration enforcement. Remote work arrangements are to end “as soon as practicable.” The freeze will not affect Social Security\, Medicare\, or Veterans’ benefits\, but remains for the IRS until deemed in the national interest to lift it. Additionally\, Trump dismantled some of Biden’s diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives within the federal government. (source: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2025/01/21/trump-executive-orders-federal-hiring-freeze-remote-work?stream=top&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alerts_dc ) \nSee the latest updates of President Trump’s executive orders here https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/20/us/trump-executive-orders and here  \, which include but are not limited to: \n\n\nPardoning nearly all of the 1\,600 Jan. 6th Rioters and commuting the sentences of several others\, including people accused of low-level\, non-violent offenses that day and those who committed violence. Just hours after Trump’s sweeping Jan. 6 pardons were issued\, his new U.S. attorney in Washington\, Ed Martin\, started dismissing some cases stemming from the Capitol attack\, court papers show. One of the cases that Martin has moved to dismiss is the trial of Jared Wise\, a former F.B.I. agent charged with felony civil disorder and assault. Prosecutors say that Wise confronted officers at the Capitol\, calling them Nazis and encouraging a mob of Trump supporters to kill them. “Republicans cannot claim to be the party of law and order while pardoning and commuting the sentences of individuals who brutally assaulted law enforcement officers in service of a violent insurrection\,” said Representative Jerrold Nadler\, Democrat of New York\, adding: “These defendants were convicted by a jury of their peers for participating in an attack that included direct assaults on law enforcement\, vandalism\, trespassing\, and an attempt to overturn a free and fair election through the use of force.” By including Enrique Tarrio\, the former leader of the Proud Boys\, in his extraordinary pardons for the events of Jan. 6\, 2021\, President Trump granted clemency on Monday to a man whom prosecutors have described as a savvy\, street-fighting extremist who helped his compatriots in “Trump’s army” initiate an assault on the Capitol. Even before Jan. 6\, Mr. Tarrio was among the best-known far-right figures in the country\, having been involved in violent protests going back to the deadly neo-Nazi rally in Charlottesville\, Va.\, in August 2017. \n\n\n\n\nRevoking roughly 78 executive orders issued by President Biden\, including capping prescription drug prices. On the first day of his presidency in 2021\, Mr. Biden took an essentially opposite position than Trump did yesterday\, directing agencies to include sexual orientation and gender identity in any regulations and policies covering workplace discrimination\, formalizing protections for L.G.B.T.Q. workers. He extended those directions to schools and students last year. Elements of Mr. Trump’s orders were written to explicitly target education institutions\, rolling back actions taken during the Biden administration that extended protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1964\, incoming officials told reporters on Monday. The Biden administration had instructed schools that Title IX of the Civil Rights Act\, which protects students against discrimination based on sex\, afforded the same protections to transgender students against discrimination based on their gender identity. On his first day of office\, Mr. Biden unveiled a racial equity agenda after vowing during his inauguration speech to defeat “white supremacy.” Mr. Biden ordered agencies to take sweeping steps to address inequity in housing\, criminal justice\, voting rights\, health care\, education and economic mobility. His administration also created new offices\, like one dedicated to civil rights and environmental justice at the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Trump’s order specifically targets Mr. Biden’s “environmental justice” office and personnel for review. Mr. Trump’s first act in office was to rescind executive orders issued by Mr. Biden included ones he signed on his first day in office in 2021\, “advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities” and “preventing discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.” The Trump official said that it was fitting that the administration was taking measures on the King holiday to reinstitute equal treatment by eliminating racial “preferences” and diversity programming. See the list of Biden’s Executive Orders that President Trump rescinded here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/initial-rescissions-of-harmful-executive-orders-and-actions/ \n\n\n\n\nRenaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America”; undid President Obama’s renaming of Mount McKinley; formed a “U.S. Board of Geographic Names”\, including circumventing Congressional approval by stating: “Where Congressional action is required to establish a renaming in public law\, following Board approval on renaming\, the Board shall provide guidance to all relevant Federal agencies to use the Board-approved name in the interim in federal documents and achieve consistency across the federal government.” https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/restoring-names-that-honor-american-greatness/ \n\n\n\n\nWithdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization \n\n\n\n\nStalling the ban of Tik Tok for 75 days \n\n\n\n\nFederal officials shutting down a government app that allows migrants to schedule appointments to use ports of entry\, an option that almost a million immigrants used while it was active\, during Trump’s inaugural speech \n\n\n\n\nAn executive order defining birthright citizenship. The president cannot change the Constitution on his own\, but he has made it clear he wants to deny birthright citizenship\, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment\, to the children of noncitizens. The American Civil Liberties Union and other immigrant rights groups sued the Trump administration over its hours-old executive order to stop conferring citizenship to anyone born in the United States. The lawsuit was filed in New Hampshire. \n\n\n\n\nOrdering the head of the Department of Homeland Security to end a Biden-era program that allowed migrants fleeing from Cuba\, Nicaragua\, Haiti and Venezuela to fly into the United States and remain in the country temporarily\, part of a sweeping first-day crackdown on immigration. The program\, known as humanitarian parole and introduced by the Biden administration in early 2023\, allowed migrants from to fly into the United States if they had a financial sponsor and passed security checks. \n\n\n\n\nDeclaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday\, invoking special presidential powers that allow him to unilaterally unlock federal funding for border wall construction and potentially to deploy the military and National Guard to the border. Mr. Trump took a similar step during his first term as a way to circumvent Congress and access billions of dollars that lawmakers refused to approve to build a wall along the border with Mexico. He once again empowered the military to support the Border Patrol with logistical planning\, drone support and help procuring detention space. But in a separate order\, Mr. Trump appeared to go further by giving the military a specific responsibility over immigration enforcement. During Mr. Trump’s first term\, the military only supported immigration authorities but did not apprehend migrants. Mr. Trump now directed the Defense Department to come up with a plan in 30 days “to seal the borders and maintain the sovereignty\, territorial integrity\, and security of the United States by repelling forms of invasion\, including unlawful mass migration\, narcotics trafficking\, human smuggling and trafficking\, and other criminal activities.”   Congress is limited in what it can do to stop a president from using his emergency powers. Under the National Emergencies Act\, the House and the Senate can pass a joint resolution to end the emergency status if they believe that the president is acting irresponsibly or the threat has dissipated. The law says that if one chamber passes such a measure\, the other must bring it up in 18 days. But Republicans control both chambers of Congress\, making it extremely unlikely that Mr. Trump would face pushback from the legislative branch. He could also veto any joint congressional resolution terminating the national emergency. \n\n\n\n\nBeing in the process of removing “over a thousand” Biden administration appointees who had not already resigned\, President Trump stated in the first late-night social media post of his second term\, stating “YOU’RE FIRED”. \n\n\n\n\nPaul Ingrassia\, the newly appointed White House liaison to the Justice Department\, was outside the D.C. jail in a tuxedo and spoke to the crowd that had gathered in anticipation that Jan. 6 detainees could be released. \n\n\n\n\nOrdering his administration to gut policies instituted under the Biden administration to prevent sex discrimination and protect transgender Americans\, and dismantle federal programs that promote diversity\, equity and inclusion. Mr. Trump’s actions\, part of a blitz of orders that he signed on his first day in office\, assert that the government will now defend women against “gender ideology extremism” by reversing “efforts to eradicate the biological reality of sex.” They also call for ending D.E.I. programs and the “termination of all discriminatory programs” in the government\, including in federal employment practices. The executive orders included a mix of administrative measures\, such as changing government forms to include only two genders\, as well as assertions dismissing the validity of gender identity entirely. A gender identity other than the one assigned at birth\, an order said\, “reflects a fully internal and subjective sense of self” and “does not provide a meaningful basis for identification.” Under the orders\, the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Performance and Personnel Management will coordinate on changing hiring practices\, ending equity-focused programs and grants and terminating “chief diversity officer” positions designated during the Biden administration. The orders deliver on Mr. Trump’s promise to eradicate what his allies consider to be “wokeism” in the federal government\, a term that conservatives use to describe racial justice and civil rights advocacy. They are part of an effort that he took up in his first term by rolling back policies boosting affirmative action and transgender rights. He acknowledged that he was being inaugurated on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and said he would “not forget” that he had gained support among Hispanic and Black voters in the November election. “We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based\,” Mr. Trump said. Mr. Trump ordered federal agencies to recognize a biological\, binary definition of sex — male or female and not interchangeable. The government will also eliminate references to gender identity in policy documents\, and will order that government-issued documents\, including passports and visas\, accurately reflect one’s biological sex. The order also prohibits the use of federal funds for any use promoting gender ideology through grants or other government programming\, as well as the use of public funding for transition-related medical procedures in prisons. Perhaps the most pointed part of the directive instructs agencies to protect “intimate single-sex spaces\,” such as prisons and rape shelters\, by denying access to transgender women. The Biden administration had instructed schools that Title IX of the Civil Rights Act\, which protects students against discrimination based on sex\, afforded the same protections to transgender students against discrimination based on their gender identity. Mr. Trump’s executive actions will undo that policy. The order directs his attorney general to release guidance stating that a Supreme Court decision in 2020 that cemented stronger civil rights protections to transgender workers does not apply to schools and their students\, echoing a ruling by a federal judge earlier this month. \n\n\n\n\nAt a rally on Sunday\, Mr. Trump reiterated his intent to minimize the role of the federal government in steering education policy\, saying that he instructed his pick for education secretary\, Linda McMahon\, to return much authority over the nation’s schools to state legislatures. In his previous administration\, Mr. Trump railed against efforts to teach children about slavery and his conservative allies supported the movement to remove books about race and gender from school libraries. He indicated on Monday that the enforcement power of the Education Department would be critical to bringing change to the nation’s schools. \n\n\n\n\nTerminating\, to the maximum extent allowed by law\, all DEI\, DEIA\, and “environmental justice” offices and positions (including but not limited to “Chief Diversity Officer” positions); all “equity action plans\,” “equity” actions\, initiatives\, or programs\, “equity-related” grants or contracts; and all DEI or DEIA performance requirements for employees\, contractors\, or grantees. This Order also requires an investigative report to see if any of these programs and positions become renamed “to preserve their pre-November 4th\, 2024 function”; all training materials; federal grantees who received Federal funding to provide or advance DEI\, DEIA\, or “environmental justice” programs\, services\, or activities since January 20\, 2021. Trump also seeks to keep informed and hear reports on the prevalence and the economic and social costs of DEI\, DEIA\, and “environmental justice” in agency or department programs\, activities\, policies\, regulations\, guidance\, employment practices\, enforcement activities\, contracts (including set-asides)\, grants\, consent orders\, and litigating positions. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/ending-radical-and-wasteful-government-dei-programs-and-preferencing/ \n\n\n\n\nRestored the federal death penalty — although President Biden commuted the death sentences of all but three of the prisoners who were on the federal death row. Trump’s order also mandates the use of the death penalty in any case where someone is convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer or if an undocumented migrant is convicted of a crime that is eligible for the death penalty. \n\n\n\n\nCanada’s finance minister responded late Monday to President Trump’s statement that he was still planning to impose tariffs of 25 percent on Canadian goods on Feb. 1\, even though the new president did not immediately sign a tariff executive order after taking office earlier in the day. “Our country is absolutely ready to respond to any one of these scenarios\,” Dominic LeBlanc said. “We still continue to believe that it would be a mistake.” \n\n\n\n\nSigning an executive order to make border security a priority for the military\, a directive that could allow U.S. troops to assume a direct role in immigration enforcement and test longstanding legal limits on deploying armed forces on American soil. By declaring border security to be a priority for the military as a whole\, the president’s directive could put his administration on a collision course with laws intended to prevent presidents from using their power as commander in chief to turn the military against U.S. civilians. Mr. Trump’s order directs the defense secretary to make border security part of the mission of U.S. Northern Command\, sealing U.S. borders and “repelling forms of invasion including unlawful mass migration\, narcotics trafficking\, human smuggling and tracking\, and other criminal activities.” The order gives the defense secretary 30 days to come up with a plan for how to execute the mission. The directive does not specify exactly which branches of the armed forces ought to be deployed to aid in such a mission\, leaving those determinations to military leaders. The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 forbids the use of armed forces for law enforcement purposes on U.S. soil\, unless Congress or the Constitution expressly authorizes it. While the prohibition is seemingly straightforward\, some have argued that its limits would not apply if service members were deployed inside the country for military purposes\, as opposed to law enforcement ones. The main exception to the Posse Comitatus Act is the Insurrection Act. The  more than 200-year-old law grants the president power to deploy the military domestically when faced with “unlawful obstructions\, combinations\, or assemblages\, or rebellion” that prevent the execution of federal or state laws. That broad power has been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history\, including by President Abraham Lincoln when seven Confederate states seceded\, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower to enforce the desegregation of schools in Little Rock\, Ark. Most recently\, President George H.W. Bush used it in 1992 to send troops into Los Angeles at the request of California’s governor in an effort to quell race riots that followed the police beating of Rodney King. Mr. Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act during his first term to put down racial justice riots that broke out across the country after the killing of George Floyd\, an unarmed Black man\, by white police officers. The president also declared a national emergency on Monday to fund and outfit the military’s involvement in his deportation effort\, and augment the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to obtain “complete operational control of the southern border of the United States.” The effort to prosecute the violent mob that ransacked the Capitol on Jan. 6\, 2021\, and the leaders of far-right groups who egged them on\, represented the biggest and most logistically complex investigation in the history of the Justice Department. President Donald J. Trump erased it in an instant on Inauguration Day. \n\n\n\n\nSigned an executive order suspending refugee resettlement in the United States\, picking up where he left off in his first term with his efforts to kill a program that offers safe harbor to people around the world facing threats and persecution. The order directs top leaders in the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department to issue a report to him every 90 days thereafter to allow him to assess whether the refugee program “would be in the interests of the United States\,” according to the order. Presidents have the power to single-handedly determine the number of refugees allowed into the country. Every year\, the president\, in consultation with Congress\, sets a numerical cap for refugee admissions that year. Since the refugee program began in earnest in 1980\, the annual cap has been high\, regardless of the party holding the White House. For example\, in his final year as president\, George W. Bush admitted around 60\,000 refugees in 2008 after setting a cap of 80\,000. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. slowly restored the refugee resettlement operation during his four years in office\, hiring more officers and prompting the opening of offices across the country to serve them. Around 150 offices opened as of last year. By 2024\, the United States had allowed more than 100\,000 refugees to enter the country\, the highest total in three decades. \n\n\n\n\nSigning an executive order stripping the security clearances of former intelligence officials who in 2020 signed a letter that said the spread of emails from Hunter Biden’s laptop had “the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation.” The order also revoked any security clearances held by John Bolton\, who served as a national security adviser in the first Trump administration\, but earned the president’s ire for publishing a book about his time in office. The executive order said Mr. Bolton wrote a “reckless” book that included sensitive information that should not have been published. The executive order\, first reported by Axios\, was the brainchild of John Ratcliffe\, Mr. Trump’s nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency\, according to two Trump administration officials. \n\n\n\n\nInvoking emergency power and national security\, Trump has issued an order barring asylum for people newly arriving at the Southern border. As a seemingly overlapping move\, it also says undocumented migrants are ineligible for asylum if they do not provide federal officials\, before entering the United States\, “with sufficient medical information and reliable criminal history and background information” for vetting. \n\n\n\n\nDirecting both the Department of Homeland Security secretary and the attorney general to make sure sanctuary jurisdictions are not given federal funds. The order also directs his leaders to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave the country and directs the Homeland Security Department to increase partnerships with local law enforcement on immigration enforcement. \n\n\n\n\nSigning an executive order challenging an international agreement the Biden administration had negotiated to try and stop large multinational corporations from booking profits in countries with low taxes. \n\n\n\n\nTrying to dramatically expand the use of expedited removal\, which does not afford full due-process hearings to undocumented migrants if they cannot prove they have been living in the United States for more than two years. Until now the government has used that authority only for people who were caught just after crossing the border\, and it is not clear if courts will deem it constitutional to use it much more extensively. \n\n\n\n\nDepartment of Government Efficiency has officially been established by executive order. The order changes the name of the United States Digital Service\, which was created in 2014 by former President Barack Obama to change the government’s approach to technology\, to the “United States DOGE Service.” The unit will have an administrator established in the executive office who will report to the White House chief of staff. In its first cuts\, Elon Musk’s non-governmental advisory group\, the Department of Government Efficiency\, or DOGE\, posted a screenshot on X of a deleted page for the Office of Personnel Management’s inter-agency council for chief diversity officers. The council advised agencies on diversity\, equity and inclusion programs. Trump on Monday promised the end of DEI practices in federal government and said hiring would be based on merit. “It begins\,” Musk said\, sharing the post by @DOGE on X. \n\n\n\n\nSetting in motion what is likely to be an eventual restoration of his first term ban on travel to the United States of citizens from several predominantly Muslim countries. He issued an order directing a 60-day study to come up with a list “identifying countries throughout the world for which vetting and screening information is so deficient as to warrant a partial or full suspension on the admission of nationals from those countries.” \n\n\n\n\nIssuing an order short-circuiting the security clearance vetting process for his White House staffers. Anyone on a list submitted by his White House counsel is to “immediately” be granted a Top Secret/Secure Compartmented Information-level clearance good for six months. \n\n\n\n\nFulfilling his promise to rescind former President Biden’s 2023 executive order on A.I. safety. The Biden order set safety standards for the use of artificial intelligence across the federal government. Trump’s executive order leaves a vacuum on federal A.I. regulations\, while some states and European nations have enacted laws to regulate the fast-growing technology that poses risks to national security and jobs. \n\n\n\n\nIssuing an executive order decrying the “weaponization” of the Justice Department instructs his attorney general to scour federal law enforcement agencies\, the Securities and Exchange Commission\, and the Federal Trade Commission for any indications of political bias in work conducted under the Biden administration. The same executive order instructs the director of national intelligence to conduct a similar review of intelligence agencies. Both reviews will culminate in a report to the White House and recommendations for “remedial action.” The executive order does not give a time frame for the reviews or reports. The order also makes unclear what type of review will be conducted — an ethics investigation like the kind often undertaken by the Justice Department’s inspector general\, or a criminal inquiry mounted by prosecutors. It also leaves vague what it means by the stated goal to “ensure accountability for the previous administration’s weaponization of the Federal government against the American people.” The executive order\, titled “ending the weaponization of the federal government\,” begins with a list of misleading accusations against the Biden administration for what Mr. Trump has long claimed to be unfair use of the criminal justice system against him\, his supporters and conservatives generally. The language of the document suggests — but does not explicitly state — that the Trump administration review will examine the actions of local district attorneys or state officials\, such as the district attorneys in Manhattan or Fulton County\, Ga.\, or the New York attorney general\, all of whom filed cases against President Trump. \nMore reading: https://www.whitehouse.gov/news/  \nThis show will be one of many in which we will highlight TJC’s affirmative agenda for 2025 and 2026. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS: \n \n \n \n \n \n PART 1 OF SHOW- 12:00 – 12:25 PM Eastern Time with guests Porsché “Queen” Mitchell-Miller\, Kimberly Cummings\, Marcus Arbery\, and Cameron Barnes \n[The show will begin with a short tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and by encouraging people to: go to VotingRightsAlliance.org/2025Pledge to sign onto our 2025 Voting Rights Pledge;”] \nPart one of our show will feature guests Porsché “Queen” Mitchell-Miller\, and Kimberly Cummings\, and Marcus Arbery who will be recording live from Brunswick with Co-Hosts Jones and Arnwine at the jury selection for the Jackie Johnson trial. Cameron Barnes will also join this portion and the second part of the show. Jackie Johnson\, the former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney\, is set to stand trial for allegedly obstructing the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Johnson faces charges of violating her oath of office and hindering law enforcement officers. The trial comes more than four years after Arbery’s death\, which sparked nationwide protests over racial injustice. Johnson is accused of interfering with the investigation to protect Gregory McMichael\, a former investigator in her office\, and his son\, Travis McMichael\, who were involved in Arbery’s death. Jury selection for the trial is scheduled to begin soon\, with a larger-than-usual pool of 200 potential jurors due to the case’s notoriety.  \n\nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners?\nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you?\n\nPART 2 OF SHOW- 12:30 – 12:57 PM Eastern Time with guests Cameron Barnes and Dr. Karen McRae \n[Karen McRae will join as a Guest for Part 2. Part 2 will feature a discussion of the Biden Pardons\, the Trump Inauguration\, and the response to the threat of Mass Deportations in several states. ] \nIn short summary of the nearly 48 executive orders Trump issues and the near 78 executive orders from President Biden that Trump revoked: \n\n\nJan. 6th Pardons and Case Dismissals: President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6th rioters\, including Enrique Tarrio\, and commuted sentences for others\, leading to case dismissals by his new U.S. attorney in Washington. \n\n\nRevoking Biden’s Executive Orders: Trump revoked 78 executive orders from Biden’s administration\, including those related to racial equity\, LGBTQ protections\, and environmental justice. \n\n\nGeographic Renaming: Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and formed a U.S. Board of Geographic Names to manage such changes. \n\n\nParis Climate Agreement and WHO Withdrawal: Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization. \n\n\nImmigration Crackdown: Trump ended a Biden-era program allowing migrants from specific countries to temporarily stay in the U.S. and declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border to fund border wall construction. \n\n\nBirthright Citizenship and Refugee Resettlement: Trump issued an executive order to redefine birthright citizenship and suspended refugee resettlement in the U.S. \n\n\nFederal Death Penalty Restoration: Trump restored the federal death penalty\, mandating its use for crimes involving the murder of law enforcement officers or certain crimes by undocumented migrants. \n\n\nSecurity Clearance Revocations: Trump revoked security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who signed a letter about Hunter Biden’s laptop and former national security adviser John Bolton. \n\n\nEnding DEI Programs: Trump terminated DEI\, DEIA\, and environmental justice programs and positions\, and ordered an investigation into their prevalence and costs. \n\n\nWeaponization of Federal Agencies: Trump issued an executive order to investigate political bias in federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies\, targeting actions taken under the Biden administration. \n\n\n[What’s your number one action that you would recommend that our listeners do to be involved in 2025? \nWhat are your favorite resources that you recommend that people utilize during this time? \nWhere do people go to get the best information? \nWhat activities are planned in 2025 that you hope our listeners will be engaged in?] \nWhat are your one-minute final thoughts to our listeners? \nThank you for all of your hard work. How do our listeners get in contact with you? \n[TJC will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all Americans and will fight the implementation of Project 2025 and our future shows will continue to cover any hate crimes and how we effectively protect ourselves while advancing our agenda for justice.] \n[Daryl and Barbara may share their favorite books and encourage people to donate towards TJC’s giveaways of banned and affirming books.] URL:https://barbaraarnwine.com/event/talkradio-january-21-2025/ LOCATION:News Talk Radio 1450 CATEGORIES:Martin Luther King Jr.,News Talk Radio1450 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR