The Black Myths Podcast

In part 2, we further expand our conversation on racial violence to what our guest, Rasul Mowatt, calls the Racial Violence Continuum from his book, "Geographies of Threat, the Production of Violence: The State and the City Between Us." We explore 11 forms of racial violence from the least alarming to the most alarming. Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1504205689?ls=1 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths Book https://www.routledge.com/The-Geographies-of-Threat-and-the-Production-of-Violence-The-State-and/Mowatt/p/book/9780367708948 Book discount/coupons https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mDDOfoaRZJzM67qldVrsk-LQg4h-qMLj Twitter - @blackmythspod Instagram -blackmythspod Facebook- The Black Myths Podcast

In this episode, We discuss why the origins of racial violence cannot be explained by white hatred. We explore the violent nature of the state, lynchings as a form of social control, and the purpose that violence serves to maintain capitalist order. We re-invite Rasul Mowatt to offer the necessary perspective pulling once again from his book -- The Geographies of Threat and the Production of Violence: The State and the City Between Us Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths Twitter - @blackmythspod Instagram -blackmythspod Facebook- The Black Myths Podcast

In part two, we continue our discussion with Dr. Rasul Mowatt on how map-making shaped what we come to know is redlining. We also discuss city Planning, gentrification, and the limits of "building Black wealth" under the auspices of capitalism. Rasul A. Mowatt, Ph.D., is just a son of Chicago and a subject of empire, while dwelling within notions of statelessness, settler-colonial mentality, and anti-capitalism. He also functions in the State as a Professor in the Departments of American Studies and Geography in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, and soon will be a Department Head in the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University. Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myth-redlining-originated-in-the-u-s-w-rasul-mowatt/id1504205689?i=1000539249905https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D2pb_p6TVg Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths Twitter - @blackmythspod Instagram -blackmythspod Facebook- The Black Myths Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the origins of redlining with Rasul Mowatt, Ph.D. Rasul recently released a book entitled "Geographies of Threat: The State and the City Between Us" that uncovers colonial-era maps prior to the history of redlining in the United States that demonstrate similar practices. More importantly, we discuss the political nature of map-making. Instead of viewing map-making as a neutral task, we discuss the nature of conquest that the map-making of the western world came to represent. Rasul argues that the conquering and administration of space are essential to the making of the state. Redlining is an expression of this history. Rasul A. Mowatt, Ph.D., is just a son of Chicago and a subject of empire, while dwelling within notions of statelessness, settler colonial mentality, and anti-capitalism. He also functions in the State as a Professor in the Departments of American Studies and Geography in the College of Arts + Sciences at Indiana University, and soon will be a Department Head in the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University. Book https://www.routledge.com/The-Geographies-of-Threat-and-the-Production-of-Violence-The-State-and/Mowatt/p/book/9780367708948

In this episode, we discuss the philosophy and methodology we use to define Black Myths. Our goal is to give the audience a framework of how we evaluate myths, define a myth, and make it worthy of discussion. We also discuss the psychology behind why some of us as Black people cling to myths despite being presented with counter-evidence. With us to explore these concepts is nationally recognized scholar, speaker, educator, and organizer, Taharka Anderson. His scholar-activism centers Black educational philosophy, the narratives and social vulnerabilities of Black males, and Black students and school discipline. He is currently a doctoral student in the African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin. He has a master's degree in the Social & Cultural Analysis of Education and a bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Africana Studies, both from California State University, Long Beach.

Glen Ford, the executive editor and co-founder of Black Agenda Report, recently passed on July 28th. His funeral was just held this past Saturday on September 18th. In this episode, we offer a special dedication and we replay our original interview with him concerning the myth: Democratic Party politics are Black politics. RIP Glen Ford. Original Description This month we celebrate Black August in memory of George Jackson and Black resistance. In this episode, we spoke with the executive editor of the Black Agenda Report, Glen Ford. We held a robust conversation with Mr. Ford about Bill Clinton, Obama, Malcolm X, criticizing our leaders in the public, the Democratic party, Kamala Harris, political prisoners, his ideas about defunding, and abolishing the police, and if we should call for community control of the police. We did not enter this episode with a specific myth but we concluded with the myth that Dem. Politics is Black Politics.

In part 2 and in continuation of Black August, we speak with renowned scholar Dr. Joy James. Building on our foundational timeline from part one, Dr. James provides an expansive outlook on the events that shaped Angela Davis's image. We discuss the commodification of Black radicalism, the influence the Communist party has on Davis, Black Elite collaboration with empire, George Jackson, and the pitfalls of pragmatism. Steadfast and sobering, James provides an analysis that challenges us to reckon with the stakes of the times. Dr. Joy James is Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Humanities at Williams College. She is the editor of several anthologies on politics and incarceration, including The New Abolitionists and Imprisoned Intellectuals. We highly recommend listening to part one first. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/myth-angela-davis-was-a-black-panther/id1504205689?i=1000532574659 Airbrushing Revolution for the Sake of Abolition https://www.aaihs.org/airbrushing-revolution-for-the-sake-of-abolition/ Twitter - @blackmythspod Instagram -blackmythspod Facebook- The Black Myths Podcast

In correspondence with Black August, we track the path of Dr. Angela Davis from childhood through or infamous trial against the US state. We discuss the extent of her involvement with the Black Panther Party, the origins of the Black Panther Party, and the events that led up to her trial involving George and Jonathan Jackson. More importantly, we debunk the idea that Black radical Aesthetics are synonymous with revolutionary action (Angela Davis should not be reduced to an Afro). Free Angela and All Political Prisoners https://thoughtmaybe.com/free-angela-and-all-political-prisoners/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/blackmyths Twitter - @blackmythspod Instagram -blackmythspod Facebook- The Black Myths Podcast Black Power Media - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_X-VeroWRvx6b9iD0BOZrvAOieHbb8p RUCHELL CINQUE Magee https://www.thejerichomovement.com/profile/magee-ruchell-cinque

Guest - Journalist Liz Olivia Fernandez of Belly of the Beast In this episode, we present our myth as a question regarding the recent protests in Cuba and the subsequent newfound interest in Afro-Cubans: Did racism in Cuba ignite the July 11th protests? We say ignite as in not just what started the protests but what was the main element driving them? The mainstream US press is increasingly giving the impression that there is a racial Revolution happening in Cuba. We discuss this veiled notion while attempting to understand what's happening in Cuba without romanticizing or demonizing its government. In tandem, we consider what impact US policy has on the ongoing condition in Cuba and how the US uses racism to escape its own accountability. To offer a much-needed perspective we are joined by Afro-Cuban Journalist Liz Olivia Fernandez of Belly of the Beast. Liz Oliva Fernández is a 27-year-old award-winning Cuban journalist and producer with Belly of the Beast. She has won a Gracie Award and was co-winner of a One World Media Award for her work presenting the documentary series The War on Cuba. Apart from her journalism and filmmaking, Liz is a dedicated anti-racist and feminist activist. War on Cuba Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivNOJfvlmOs&list=PLRrWfcMc1UyEb1ctxQCx6GvazKMPLbOFP Twitter - @blackmythspod Instagram -blackmythspod Facebook- The Black Myths Podcast Patreon - patreon.com/blackmyths Black Power Media IG- @black.power.media Twitter @blackpowermedi1 YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/IMIXWHATILIKEBPMhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_X-VeroWRvx6b9iD0BOZrvAOieHbb8p

This month we are introducing a new series -- Consider the Following. A debate series administered to engage principled disagreements throughout the Black left and the sociopolitical Black world. Typically, our pod is predicated upon debunking quantifiable myths (propaganda) said about Black people. However, this series expands beyond fact and fiction to promote a discourse that works to clarify principled disagreements. This series will air every so often in combination with our normal episode format. The resolution for this month is "Community Control of the Police is Inconsistent with Police Abolition." We were unable to create the debate format we originally had planned due to unforeseen circumstances but we still built a great discussion/debate for our first attempt. For this episode, we invited Max Rameau of Pan African Community Action and Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders to answer challenging questions about CCOP and Police Abolition. Show notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0yytrynaRQKyYXy6wd1iIkAjJqgXJaYaFK7k-O6qB4/edit