Pass The Mic

After the tragic loss of Michael K. Williams at age 54, our sister Ekemini Uwan tweeted out the statement "Black men should grow old." ((18) M.DivA, 100% Intelligent Black Child on Twitter: "Black men should grow old." / Twitter). Today on Pass The Mic, we ask the question: Can we? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should those with a platforms speak on life or death issues like Covid-19, Vaccinations, Justice or otherwise? Well... it depends. Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like... What do we do with them? There is a shifting world under our feet and the realities of what we have been taught socially and relationally, and the family conversation overall have changed. It's different to be a Black parent now...while also being a Black son/daughter.For reference this week be sure to check out these articles:How Black Parents Survived 2020 - The New York Times (nytimes.com)PTM: Leave LOUD- Tyler Burns' Story Part 2 | The Witness (thewitnessbcc.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 …Are y’all still leaving loud? Listen, Tyler and Jemar are back on the mic together and the return does not disappoint! In this episode, we discuss why some of us are hesitant to “Leave Loud” and confront some of the things that keep us from making an essential decision. Whether fear, idols, the approval of people, the way we heard the Gospel, all of it. We’re coming for it all today. Also, don’t miss Jemar sharing powerful words of freedom from Galatians 5.If you’ve felt guilty or hesitant, this episode is for you!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this author interview and be sure to buy her book!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jemar shares his PHD journey. Alternate names include: “Phinally Done!” “PhDone!” “Dr.J” “Three Little Letters” “The Man, THe Myth, The Doctor” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Run or Walk 5K, 10K, 26 Miles or 50 Miles Throughout SeptemberUpload your distances & photos daily to win a prize: 9/1 - 9/30The Active Witness Challenge is a virtual fundraiser to commemorate the 1956 March on Selma. It is not remiss that we are in the midst of our generation's Civil Rights Movement.Whether participants walk, run, or support through a donation, we have an opportunity to be active about our witness.We run because they walked.This fundraising challenge is for supporters to run or walk throughout September 2021#werunbecausetheywalked  #activewitnesschallengelink: 2021 The Active Witness Challenge (elitefeats.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Well, family, for the first time in PTM history, Tyler is doing a solo podcast episode! Stop the press!Tyler is back this week with a word from Nehemiah about staying committed to OUR work first, making sure we are truly doing what God has called us to do. Time is PRECIOUS, family. Do not waste it on conversations that do not benefit you! Receive this word and be free!Don’t forget! To sign up for the Active Witness Challenge, click this link: https://events.elitefeats.com/preview/693e103f98aa40fa9aa321ead92f90f7To sign up for our patreon, join us here: patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Pass The Mic, we go inside the ‘drafts’ to unpack some of those “tweets we don’t tweet” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is a courageous voice for justice for those whom we often forgotten about. Tyler invites Terence Lester onto the podcast for a conversation about his powerful new book “When We Stand”, a book on the power of seeking justice together. Terence Lester is an activist, writer, storyteller, and community leader. He is known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, TVONE, Creative Mornings, USA Today, NBC, AJC, Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Upworthy, and have been viewed by millions of people worldwide.In 2018, Terence led the March Against Poverty as he walked from Atlanta to Memphis (386 miles). He finished the march and spoke at the historic Lorraine Motel for the 50th Anniversary of MLK’s assassination.In 2013, Terence founded the non-profit “Love Beyond Walls” and has helped hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty to rebuild their lives. In 2019, Terence launched the first museum in the U.S. representing homelessness out of a shipping container called Dignity Museum.Terence has written six books, and his new book, “When We Stand: The Power Of Seeking Justice Together,” released May 18, 2021, with InterVarsity Press. He also holds four degrees and is working towards his Ph.D. at Union Institute & University in Public Policy & Social Change.Pick up “When We Stand” today! https://www.ivpress.com/when-we-stand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices