Ep. 20 - The Essence of Freedom, Fathers & Fast Food
This episode was recorded on the 4th of July so we of course had to acknowledge the cultural phenomenon that is the Essence Festival of Culture that takes place annually in New Orleans each year celebrating Black culture, sisterhood, and economic empowerment. Jamal & Khalilah also discuss Black folks, Juneteenth and our complicated relationship with "Independence Day."
Plus, the co-hosts discuss a Burger King veterans' perfect attendance, Robert Kelly (R Kelly) being sentenced to 30 years in prison, Camille Cosby, and Clarence Thomas.
[00:06]
4th of July: What are Black people doing?
[10:07]
27-Year Burger King veteran goes viral after goodie bag video!
[15:47]
Creator of Friends, Marta Kaufman donates $4M
[19:53]
Camille Cosby defends husband against racism
[20:58]
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking
[34:11]
Supreme court allowed the State of Louisiana to redefine voting districts
[34:41]
90 bullets fired by Akron Ohio Police: 60 went through hitting and killing Jayland Walker
[40:01]
Essence Fest updates
[41:56]
For the Culture
Key Quotes
“...disagreements are fine, but if you are feeling like: 'Are they calling me racist?' If you're asking the question 'Am I racist?' You would know better than we would.”
- Jamal Sterling and Khalilah Elliot
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