Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson

Markos joins for Thursday Kos.

Also, How "progresive" became "elite.." Markos joins for Thursday Kos.

Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact introduces us to the Digital Green Book and Aisha!

American Federation of Teachers Secretary Treasurer Fedrick Ingram on civil rights, democracy and public education.

Markos joins for Thursday Kos.

Dr. Serene Jones, President of Union Theological Seminary, joins to discuss the intersection of faith, social justice, and the critical roles of individuals and institutions in times of social conflict. Dr. Jones reflects on the legacies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King, Jr., and the modern parallels in today's climate. She shares her experiences engaging with communities across the U.S., and offers valuable insights on addressing trauma, promoting social justice, and building bridges, maintaining values, protecting the vulnerable, and speaking out fearlessly as part of a faith-driven mission.

Markos Moulitsas of dailykos.com joins for Thursday Kos!

The first-term Mayor is a member of the Democratic Mayors Association.

The Rev. Drs. Susan Smith, Janelle Wood, Aidsand Wright-Riggins and Warren H. Stewart, Sr. join.

Read the CREDO to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition here.

Markos of Daily Kos joins for #ThursdayKos.

Becky Pringle, President of the largest labor union in America, the National Education Association joins.

BlackPressUSA.com Senior WH Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan joins.

Anthony Browder, Founder of the IKG Cultural Resource Center, discusses his timeless, and now, especially timely book during this Black History Month.

The Ninth Congressional District's Representative from Houston and Black Press USA Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan join.

Markos also discusses how Trump's tariffs will harm red states as he joins for thie week's Thursday Kos.

The Former GOP Chair and Black Press USA Senior White House Correspondent April Ryan join to discuss Trump's chaos.

Jordan Hull, Alimi Ballard, Executive Producer/Lead Actress Renee Wilson and Creator/WriterDirector Jana Naomi Smith discuss the premiere of Red For Revolution, Tribeca's 2024 Independent Audio Fiction Winner.

Red for Revolution is a six-part audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation starring Jordan Hull, Loretta Devine, S. Epatha Merkerson, Rutina Wesley, Renée Wilson, Alimi Ballard, Jennifer Beals, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Danny Glover, Vanessa E. Williams, adrienne maree brown, Caro Guzmán, Don Daniels, and many others. The heart of the story follows the passionate love affair between jazz singer Lorraine Giovanni and ac...

The new President of the Democratic Mayors Association joins.

4,776,706 voters were wrongly purged from voter rolls according to US Elections Assistance Commission data.By August of 2024, for the first time since 1946, self-proclaimed “vigilante” voter-fraud hunters challenged the rights of 317,886 voters. The NAACP of Georgia estimates that by Election Day, the challenges exceeded 200,000 in Georgia alone.No less than 2,121,000 mail-in ballots were disqualified for minor clerical errors (e.g. postage due).At least 585,000 ballots cast in-precinct were also disqualified.1,216,000 “provisional” ballots were rejected, not counted.3.24 million new registrations were rejected or not entered on the rolls in time to vote.

Greg Palast is a forensic economist and data...

Maria Perez, Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Democracy Rising,and Muthoni Wambu Kraal, co-founder and Executive Director of Women’s Democracy Lab join Rev. Mark to discuss.

And check our their OpEd at BlackPressUSA.com.

Markos joins for this week's Thursday Kos.

Morial joins Rev. Mark and BlackPressUSA's Senior WH Correspondent April Ryan

Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent at TheNation.com, discusses his A Line-by-Line Breakdown of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order, with Rev. Mark and BlackPressUSA.com's April Ryan.

The longest tenured African American WH Correspondent on Trump's rescissions of DEI and other Biden Executive Orders, the pardoning of those convicted of the Jan. 6 insurrection and Snoop Dogg's Inaugural performance.

Rev. Mark A. Thompson preaches at The Riverside Church in New York, Jaunary 19, 20205, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. declared his opposition to the Vietnam War, April 4, 1968, one year to the day before his crucifixion.

Markos, Founder of Daily Kos, and Rev. Mark get the New Year in politics off the ground!

The principle for Dec. 31 is Imani (Faith): To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Execut...

The principle for Dec. 31 is Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaid...

The principle for Dec. 30 is Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive...

The principle for Dec. 29 is Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African A...

The principle for Dec. 28 is Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Exe...

The principle for Dec. 27 is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and theKawaida In...

The principle for Dec. 26 is Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

Dr. Maulana Karenga is the creator of the PanAfrican cultural holiday Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba--(The Seven Principles) and author of the authoritative text entitled Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture.

He is professor and chair of department of Africana Studies at California State University—Long Beach. He is chair of the Organization Us and the National Association of Kawaida Organizations. He is Executive director of the African American Cultural Center and th...

On February 21, 2024, Joy Reid was honored by the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference for her bestselling book, and for her role in the Ceasefire music video.

Here is the conversation between Joy, Reena Evers, the daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, and Rev. Mark.

Medgar & Myrlie is available wherever books are sold.

Markos and Rev. Mark examine the apparent slippage in numbers for the Democratic coalition that previously secured Biden's presidency. Despite the Democrats efforts, the nation experienced a conservative shift, with Trump gaining unexpected traction among low-propensity voters in rural areas.One revelation from the election is the curious shift in high voter turnout benefiting Republicans—a departure from historical trends favoring Democrats. Dramatically, Trump has managed to win over a significant portion of economically marginalized voters, taking 28 of the 30 poorest states. Republicans now align more with lower socioeconomic demographics, traditionally the Democratic stronghold.

And what about the infl...

Markos and Rev. Mark examine turnout among key Democratic demographics, despite unprecedented enthusiasm and fundraising efforts, and specifically, why Latinos and white women, did not vote as expected. Markos shares insights into cultural aspects that might influence voting behaviors, particularly within the Latino community. Drawing parallels with his home country of El Salvador, he suggests how issues of safety and conservatism could sway voter attitudes, noting that Trump's promises of economic and cultural security resonate deeply with culturally conservative segments.

The discussion also raises questions about gender dynamics in presidential politics. The decline in support among certain d...

Markos joins for a Special Edition of Thursday Kos to discuss the Presidential, House and Senate races on the last weekend before Election Day.

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Robert James, II, President of Carver Financial Corporation join.

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Also, young men are attracted to the political strongman, yet they aren't showing up to early vote as much as women are. Also, how are Latino and Arab voters trending toward the candidates?

12 days til Election Day! Markos joins for Thursday Kos!

Monifa Bandele of Moms Rising joins,

TELL CONGRESS: Pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus!

Another Woman Dies During Childbirth at a Troubled Brooklyn Hospital

Family of woman who died after C-section plans legal action against Woodhull Hospital

Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth

Doctors Give Black Women Unneeded C-Sections to Fill Operating Rooms, Study Suggests