Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Empathy, Sympathy, and Charlie Kirk. Plus, Erika Alexander and the Legacy of ‘Living Single.’
Sep 16, 2025
Erika Alexander, an acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'Living Single' and 'Invasion,' joins the conversation. The hosts dive deep into the legal and cultural repercussions following a recent tragic event involving Charlie Kirk. They dissect the critical differences between empathy and sympathy, especially in political contexts. Erika shares insights about her work in media representation through her company, Color Farm Media, emphasizing the importance of authentic narratives and the evolution of Black culture in entertainment. A vibrant discussion on the power of storytelling follows!
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Mainstream Dehumanization Exposed
- Brian Kilmeade's comments calling for killing homeless people exposed extreme dehumanization on mainstream TV.
- Rachel and Van highlight the hypocrisy when similar speech gets light consequences compared with others' penalties.
Religion As A Political Tool
- Hosts argue the political right still sets moral parameters by weaponizing Christianity despite losing moral authority.
- Van says true teachings of Jesus would challenge oppression, not justify it.
Career Renaissance Through Invitations
- Erika Alexander describes a long career and recent 'renaissance' after 42 years in entertainment.
- She credits changes in who holds creative power for new opportunities and invitations to join projects.