Politics, Race, and Development - with John P. Perkins(part 1)

Episode 12 June 19, 2020 00:40:06
Politics, Race, and Development - with John P. Perkins(part 1)
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Politics, Race, and Development - with John P. Perkins(part 1)

Jun 19 2020 | 00:40:06

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Hosted By

Justin Winzenburg Stephen Jones

Show Notes

Justin and Stephen think through the recent developments in American society. They are joined by Pastor John P. Perkins, grandson of civil rights leader Dr. John M. Perkins, who just celebrated his 90th birthday. Together, they discuss Dr. Perkins’ legacy in Pastor John’s life, as well as reflections on George Floyd and the protests that have followed. Part 2 will be aired in Episode 13. Resources from this episode: • Postulating Solutions Podcast • Danger of a single story TED Talk • MS State Senator’s reference to a hanging • Al Sharpton’s speech at the Minneapolis memorial for George Floyd • When Helping HurtsUp from Slavery by Booker T. Washington • The Autobiography of Malcom X as told to Alex Haley • Race the Power of An Illusion • Race the Power of An Illusion companion websiteThe Trouble with Racial Reconciliation by Dr. Kenneth Young

Regular Theme Music by Josiah Enns. Photo by Preston Goff on Unsplash

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