The war against critical race theory is a hot issue that people want to bury out of shame and guilt which unfortunately has been done already in some states. As we now lack a proper education on Black history in our nation, the time for raising awareness and spreading knowledge on the past is as important as ever. When delving into the uncomfortable truth behind the Black history of our country, sometimes the best way to get people engaged in learning is through comedy! Throw in some drinks with our guest and it’ll be a good time with great conversations! We’re joined by comedian and one of the hosts of Drunk Black History, Gordon Baker-Bone to talk about some of the current events that are paralleling Black history and how they are disproportionately affecting Black communities around the country.

Our guests today:

• Gordon Baker-Bone

Mentioned on the air:

• President Biden, we need you to fight for medication abortion!
• Stop the attacks on trans people! Introduce and pass the EQUALITY Act now!
• Subscribe to ErinInTheMorning!
• Pass H.R.7647, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022!
• Vote No on the DATA Act & RESTRICT Act
• Text “RESIST” to 50409!

Follow the thoughts of host Melanie Dione on her Twitter feed.

Episode edited by Angel Barrera. If you need a show edited, you can find her on Twitter!

When dealing with progressive policies that not everyone who votes blue can agree with, it can feel like a huge mountain to overcome. When dealing with one of the most protected groups in the entire country, that mountain just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Documentation of police brutality and the need for change is higher than ever, yet the leap of progress we were expecting never came. Organizing with conditions like these can seem like an intimidating jump to make with the issues that concern you the most, but our guest has a secret for you. It’s not a short battle, we’re in it for the long haul! For anyone starting their journey into organizing, our guest has you covered! We’re joined by DeRay McKesson from Campaign Zero to talk safety beyond policing, policing policies, and their story with approaching organizing.

Our guests today:

• DeRay McKesson

Mentioned on the air:

• Campaign Zero
• Eight Can’t Wait
• Text “RESIST” to 50409!

Follow the thoughts of host Melanie Dione on her Twitter feed.

Episode edited by Angel Barrera. If you need a show edited, you can find her on Twitter!

Regardless of which state you live in, blue or red, what’s happening in other states around the country directly affects you and those who can’t fight by themselves. In an area where support for social justice issues isn’t as abundant as blue states, red states really need all the support possible. So instead of ushering people to leave red states, which isn’t realistic or an actual solution in the first place, let’s look towards the amazing organizers in those red states who are fighting relentlessly for those who need the help. In the red state of Louisiana where bodily autonomy is under attack, Lift Louisiana is stepping up to challenge the oppression against our rights. Michelle Erenberg, the co-founder and executive director of Lift Louisiana, joins us and shares the great work her organization is doing and how you can join the fight for our bodily autonomy wherever you are in the states!

Our guests today:

• Michelle Erenberg

Mentioned on the air:

• Lift Louisiana
• President Biden we need you to fight for medication abortion!
• Tell Walgreens to Protect Abortion Pill Access!
• Text “RESIST” to 50409!

Follow the thoughts of host Melanie Dione on her Twitter feed.

Episode edited by Angel Barrera. If you need a show edited, you can find her on Twitter!