Lady Don't Take No

Alicia Garza welcomes back activist, writer and strategist, Linda Burnham

Alicia Garza welcomes Cole Brown and Natalie Johnson, who have just published a collection of letters and illustrations on the subject of Black love called “Black Love Letters”. The collection features contributions from Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, among many others.

Alicia Garza welcomes D’Wayne Wiggins, Raphael Saadiq, and Timothy Christian Riley, collectively known as Tony! Toni! Toné!, who have reunited for their first tour in 25 years.

Alicia Garza welcomes Terrance Woodbury, co-founder & CEO of HIT Strategies, the leading millennial & minority-owned public opinion research firm in Washington, DC.

Alicia Garza welcomes Paris Hatcher, the Founder of Black Feminist Future (BFF) – a national Black feminist organization that builds and amplifies the power of Black feminist leaders, organizations, and movements.

Alicia Garza welcomes back legendary human rights activist, Black Panther leader and former political prisoner, Ericka Huggins.

Alicia Garza welcomes award winning journalist, producer and New York Times bestselling author, Elaine Welteroth.

Alicia Garza welcomes Fredrika Newton, President and Co-founder of The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation

Alicia Garza welcomes Bozoma Saint John, author of the critically acclaimed memoir, The Urgent Life.

Alicia Garza welcomes Trevor Aaronson, creator, reporter, and host of the podcast Alphabet Boys.

Alicia Garza welcomes back Emmy Award winning journalist, Jemele Hill.

Alicia Garza welcomes award-winning journalist and investigative reporter, James LaPorta.

Alicia Garza welcomes Grammy® nominated artist, Jidenna, who just released his latest album, ME YOU & GOD.

Alicia Garza welcomes Marisa Renee Lee, author of the critically acclaimed book, Grief is Love.

Alicia Garza welcomes critically acclaimed writer, professor, and social commentator, Roxane Gay.

Alicia Garza welcomes Dorian Warren, Co-President of Community of Change, and the Co-founder of the Economic Security Project.

Alicia Garza welcomes Wanda Mosley, the National Field Director at Black Voters Matter, an organization that works primarily in rural communities to gain electoral wins to build Black political power.

Alicia Garza welcomes author Farai Chideya, the creator, producer and host of the nationally syndicated public radio show, Our Body Politic.

Alicia Garza welcomes Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA, Melina Abdullah.

Alicia Garza welcomes back Maurice Mitchell, the National Director of the Working Families Party, a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses.

Alicia Garza welcomes best selling author and veteran journalist, Brooke Baldwin.

Alicia Garza welcomes Brandi Collins-Dexter, author of the critically acclaimed book, Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future, which explores the fragile alliance between Black voters and the Democratic party.

Alicia Garza welcomes author of the critically acclaimed cookbook, Eat Plants, B*tch, Pinky Cole.

Alicia Garza shares reactions from her all-star roster of friends about the 2022 midterm election. Guests include Tiffany Cross, Melissa Harris-Perry, Laphonza Butler, Angela Rye, Joy Reid, Jemele Hill, Nse Ufot, and Maurice Mitchell.

Alicia Garza welcomes Esperanza K. Tervalon, Founder and CEO of Dancing Hearts Consulting, a progressive consulting firm that curates innovative ideas, programs, and campaigns to challenge the status quo.

This live episode of Lady Don’t Take No finds Alicia Garza sitting down with Laphonza Butler, the President of Emily’s List, the nations largest resource for women in politics.

A live Lady Don't Take No recorded with the Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed. Recorded at The Castro Theater on October, 13th, 2022.

Alicia Garza welcomes back Rashad Robinson, the President of Color Of Change.

Alicia Garza welcomes law student, activist and influencer, A.B. Burns-Tucker.

Alicia Garza welcomes the Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer, Yvette Nicole Brown. Brown talks about twitter trolls, making her way back to East Cleveland, and how caregiving has changed her life. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use. And, a brand new Lady’s Love Notes that answers a listener question: How much room do you typically allow for differences in political opinion when you are casually dating?

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Alicia Garza welcomes Bee Nguyen, a non-profit executive and politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 89th district. Nguyen, who  is currently running to be Georgia's next Secretary of State,  explains her leap from non-profits to politics, and why it’s so important to get involved in the midterm elections. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use. And, AND, a brand new Lady’s Love Notes on the importance of falling in-love with yourself after a breakup.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Kellie Carter Jackson, author of the critically acclaimed book, Force & Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence.

Alicia Garza and Angela Davis answer questions from the audience at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC on September 6th, 2022.

Alicia Garza in conversation with activist, scholar and author Angela Davis. Recorded live at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. on September 6th, 2022.

With midterm elections only weeks away, Alicia Garza revisits her conversations with W. Mondale Robinson and Joy Reid from 2020 to find understanding and inspiration for the season ahead.

This special live edition of Lady Don't Take No podcast was recorded on August 16th, 2022 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta, Georgia. Alicia's special guests are W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz, co-authors of Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book (Workman).

W. Kamau Bell is a comedian, writer, producer and host of the Emmy winning docu-series United Shades of America on CNN.

Kate Schatz is an activist, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of the “Rad Women” book series, which includes “Rad American Women A-Z”, and “Rad Girls Can”. 

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Alicia Garza welcomes Jamia Wilson, an award-winning feminist activist, writer, and vice president and executive editor at Penguin Random House. Garza and Wilson address the trope that feminism is only for white women. Plus Wilson shares about her new role at Penguin Random House, and some words of wisdom on the writing process. Plus, Garza’s weekly roundup of all the news you can use.

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Alicia Garza welcomes Stacey Patton, an award-winning journalist, and author of the forthcoming book Strung Up: The Lynching of Black Children in Jim Crow America.

Alicia Garza welcomes Tony-winning writer and performer, Sarah Jones.

Alicia Garza welcomes Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.