Free Black Thought Podcast

Host Connie Morgan and Brandy Shufutinsky discuss the need for a new approach to ethnic studies.Stuff referenced in this episode:Coalition for Empowered EducationBrandy’s “The Intersectionality of anti-Blackness & Antisemitism,” in The Times of IsraelBrandy on X: @76brandy76Brandy’s “I Am Not Your Negro,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtThe Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature by Angel Parham and Anika PratherPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Content creator at BASED politics and fellow with Objective Standard Institute Kiyah Willis discusses her “red pill” evolution. Kiyah and host Connie Morgan talk Gen Z, gender ideology and the hypocritical ways both sides of the aisle weaponize race.Stuff referenced in this episode:Kiyah’s Substack: Data Over DogmaKiyah’s Twitter: @kiyahwillisThe Libertarian Party of NH TweetKiyah’s “I Am A MAGA Republican,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought Kiyah’s “Biden’s SOTU struck the right tone…” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtObjective Standard InstituteBASED politicsPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Historian Bill Carrigan unpacks the stereotypes and misunderstandings of lynchings with host Connie Morgan.Stuff referenced in this episode:Bill’s Book: The Making of a Lynching Culture: Violence and Vigilantism in Central Texas, 1836-1916Bill’s Book: Forgotten Dead: Mob Violence against Mexicans in the United States, 1848-1928The Many Faces of Judge Lynch: Extralegal Violence and Punishment in AmericaBill’s “When Americans Lynched Mexicans,” in the New York Times“Rowan research on the road: History professor, students research lynching in 12-day road trip through the south”

Nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family Dr. Sharen Ford comes on the show to discuss what adopted children really need. Stuff referenced in this episode:Focus on the FamilyWait No More (Sharen’s Program)Focus on the Family Broadcast MinistryBring Your Bible to School DaySuitcase Bundle ProgramFocus on the Family Counseling Line - 1-800-A FAMILYMissional Fostering: A Temporary Assignment, A Tremendous Cause, A Timeless Impact by Jon and Dawn StonePodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

A culture commentary episode featuring award winning comedian, producer and writer Sampson McCormick. Host Connie Morgan and Sampson discuss the state of culture both in and outside the entertainment industry. Topics include gender ideology, PC culture and uncovering your true sense of self.Stuff referenced in this episode:Sampson’s website: SampsonComedy.comSampson’s Twitter: @OfficialSampsonTickets to DC show on 9/19/2023Love the One You’re With movieRoux's Blues: Promise Me You'll Be There movieThe City of Bisbee, AZRedd FoxxPhyllis DillerAndre KelleyJerrod CarmichaelSymphony ThompsonPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Charles Love cuts the bull on culture, education and elections with host Connie Morgan.Stuff referenced in this episode:Charles’s Twitter: @CDouglasLove3Charles’s Book: We Want Equality: How the Fight For Equality Gave Way To PreferenceCharles’s Other Book: Race Crazy: BLM, 1619, and the Progressive Racism MovementCharles’s Non-Profit: Seeking Educational Excellence (SEE)Cut the Bull PodcastTheCharlesLove.comCharles’s “Reparations: A Well-Rounded View” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtMississippi’s “Reading Miracle”Tim Scott on The ViewPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Orietta Rose explains to host Connie Morgan what ailments the country is facing and how strengthening the American family can cure them.Stuff referenced in this episode:Orietta’s Twitter: @0riettaroseOrietta’s websiteCheryl Fields-Smith’s research on single black moms homeschoolingOrietta’s (free) Homeschool ToolboxOrietta’s merch shopOrietta’s disaster prep guideGovernment surveillance pollOrietta’s “final meal” family meatloaf recipe found on oriettarose.com (scroll to bottom of homepage)Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Latasha H. Fields and host Connie Morgan break down parental rights, homeschooling and solutions to family issues plaguing America. Stuff referenced in this episode:Latasha’s homeschool co-op and support group: CHESS Donate to her “basement to building” fundEmpowering Parents and Igniting Communities: EPIC Cafe Parentalrights.orgH.R.5 - Parents Bill of Rights ActLatasha’s congressional testimonyLatasha’s Christian Academy: Ky’Ijel Group Christian AcademyNational Black Home EducatorsAccelerated Christian Education CurriculumLatasha’s Twitter: @LatashaHFieldsLatasha’s YouTube ChannelPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

FBT co-founder Michael DC Bowen describes his ideological journey from talented tenth Black Nationalist to card carrying Republican to stoic. In this discussion with host Connie Morgan, Mike makes the case that discovery, humor and reason should be your guide. Stuff referenced in this episode:Mike’s substack: Stoic ObservationsMike’s Twitter: @mdcbowenMike’s website: mdcbowen.orgMike's “Black Suffering,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtRed, White, and Black: Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers (Mike is contributing to Part II to be released this Fall)Kwaku,: A Boy of GhanaEugene O’Neill Inspiration: The Emperor JonesThomas Sowell Inspiration: The Economics of Politics and Race: An International Perspective and Ethnic AmericaYukio Mishima Inspiration: PatriotismYukio Mishima biography: The Life and Death of Yukio Mishima by Henry Scott StokesThe Mind’s Eye by Oliver SacksDrylongso: A Self-Portrait of Black America by John Langston GwaltneyThe American Evasion of Philosophy: A Genealogy of Pragmatism by Cornel WestThe Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr SolzhenitsynKoba the Dread: Laughter and the Twenty Million by Martin AmisBlog: LesswrongBlog: Astral Codex TenConspiracy Mike Low-key believes is true: PanspermiaBest book Mike has read this year: The Fourth Man: The Hunt for a KGB Spy at the Top of the CIA and the Rise of Putin’s Russia by Robert BaerPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

When Wink Twyman responded to Jen Richmond’s article decrying a diversity training program she participated in he didn’t know it would kickoff a letter correspondence that spanned the course of years. Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in America is the compendium of these letters. In this episode, Wink and Jen sit down with host Connie Morgan to talk about the disputes, solutions and a-ha moments articulated in their letters.Stuff referenced in this episode:Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in AmericaTruth in BetweenTruth in Between SubstackJen’s Twitter: @truth_inbetweenWink’s “In Defense of President George Washington,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought“Foreword to Letters in Black and White” written by FBT president Erec Smith as featured in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtJen’s “Diversity Drop-Out,” in Areo MagazineDr. Sheena (aka Galileo) Mason’s work on Racelessness Institute for Liberal ValuesJack and JillThe Poe song Connie referencedCultural Fusion by Lyle LovettPodcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Connie Morgan and Jake Mackey sit down to discuss Jake’s unique upbringing, how Free Black Thought came to be and his journey to an Omni-American identity.Stuff referenced in this episode:Jake’s Twitter: @omni_americanJake’s Book: Belief and Cult: Rethinking Roman ReligionA documentary about Jake’s upbringing in India: The Ashram ChildrenLouis Mackey’s (Jake’s Dad) Final Book: Faith Order Understanding: Natural Theology in the Augustinian TraditionRandall Kennedy’s “Why Critical Race Theory is Important,” in Current Affairs MagazineRandall Kennedy’s interview with Lex Fridman (conversation starts at 1:17)Dr. Sheena Mason’s work on Racelessness Jake’s “What to Us Now is the Fourth of July?” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtJake’s “The B.E.S.T. Microaggression Training You’ve Never Heard Of,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtJake’s “The B.E.S.T. Microaggression Training You’ve Never Heard Of, Part 2,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought

Executive Director of Operations for G3 Ministries and co-host of the immensely popular “Just Thinking” podcast Virgil Walker sits down with host Connie Morgan to unpack racial topics within the church. From the Black Church to Christian Nationalism, Virgil isn’t afraid to call out his theological friends or foes in this illuminating episode. Stuff referenced in this episode:G3 National Conference Registration (Use code G3JT for 30% off)G3 MinistriesJust Thinking Podcast and WebsiteVirgil’s Book: Just Thinking About the StateVirgil’s Twitter: @VirgilWalkerOMAVirgil’s Instagram: @virgilwalker

FBT co-founder Tabia Lee takes host Connie Morgan through the timeline of her academic career. Dr. Lee landed her dream job of DEI director at De Anza College only to be quickly ousted for promoting not just diversity of skin color but diversity of thought. Stuff referenced in this episode:Lee’s website: www.drtlee.solutionsLee’s GoFundMeLee’s “Race Ideology-in-Practice,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtDumisani Washington’s “When Black People Defend Israel and the Jews,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought featuring Lee’s story

Connie Morgan and Pastor Dumisani Washington sit down to discuss how a former Baptist with Southern roots became a fierce defender of Israel. Pastor Dumisani breaks down his personal journey to Zion and explains why he believes standing with Israel will be a defining issue for Christians of color in the 21st century.Stuff referenced in this episode:Pastor Dumisani’s Twitter: @DumisaniTemsgen Pastor Dumisani’s Book: Zionism and the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st CenturyPastor Dumisani’s “Zionism and the Black Church,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtPastor Dumisani’s “When Black People Defend Israel and the Jews,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtPastor Dumisani’s “Why School Choice May Help Save the US-Israel Relationship,” in the Journal of Free Black ThoughtPastor Dumisani’s SubstackPastor Dumisani’s Instagram: @dumisani6IBSI Website P.E.A.C.E. Initiative Ambassador ProgramIBSI Substack: Africa-Israel WeeklyIBSI Instagram IBSI TwitterIBSI FacebookIBSI ClubhouseIBSI YouTubeDumisani Washington Ministries (Information about Israel Trip in December)Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Erec's Twitter: twitter.com/Rhetors_of_York. Erec's Latest for National Review: For DEI Supporters, Perpetuation of Racism is Good Business. Erec's Books: A Critique of Anti-racism in Rhetoric and Composition and The Lure of Disempowerment: Reclaiming Agency in the Age of CRT. Empowered Humanity Theory: Empowered Pathways. The Book on Nichiren Buddhism Erec Mentions: Focus your mind - Light up your life: Nichiren Buddhism 4.0.Get full access to Journal of Free Black Thought at freeblackthought.substack.com/subscribe