Recently, a social media account shared a graphic with the most influential Black preachers of the last 50 years. The post caused a stir on social media, but it also got us thinking: Who are the most influential Black preachers of the last 50 years, and more importantly, how do we measure “influence”? In this […]
Star actor and icon Jamie Foxx recently received backlash for a subliminal statement about “fake friends”. His statement went viral and caused fellow actors to accuse him of antisemitism and hate speech. Tyler and Jemar discuss the complexities of Black rhetoric, the ways we are often misinterpreted, and how crucial it is to protect our […]
Our resident wordsmith Ally Henny referred to the 45th president as “RICO Suave.” It’s a reference to the latest indictment of Trump (he’s facing 91 total counts if you’re keeping track)–this time in Georgia and for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) violations. Tyler and Jemar talk about how this case differs from previous indictments […]
Recently, retired NFL player Michael Oher has made public statements correcting the record of his adoption from the Tuohy family. The story was the basis for the 2009 Oscar winning film “The Blindside”. Little did he know that he was being blindsided himself. In this episode, Jemar and Tyler talk about the perils of the […]
On Saturday, August 26, a white supremacist committed an act of domestic terror at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida killing 3 precious Black lives: 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr; 19-year-old Anolt Joseph “A.J.” Laguerre Jr.; and 29-year-old Jerrald De’Shaun Gallion. Tyler and Jemar are back for a bonus episode to talk about this vile […]
Building off of Jemar’s article “The Speech They Wouldn’t Let John Lewis Give during the March on Washington” (https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/the-speech-they-wouldnt-let-john) we discuss personal experiences with censorship as well as a call to action for The Active Witness Challenge (https://thewitnessfoundation.co/awc) Support this podcast at patreon.com/passthemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Chairs at the ready? Jemar and Tyler discuss the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl, the historic connections, and challenge the perceptions on nonviolence as a resistance tactic both then and now.
Shannon Polk, Executive Director of The Witness Foundation moved out of her role to take on a new assignment. She will transition into a new role as president and chief executive officer of Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Polk began her work at The Witness Foundation in October 2020 where during […]
Meet Natasha Robinson, who will be serving as Interim President of The Witness Foundation. You can learn more about The Witness Foundation and its work at www.thewitnessfoundation.co Natasha Sistrunk Robinson is the President of T3 Leadership Solutions, Inc. She is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (2002), former United States Marine Corps Captain, and former […]
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 podcastchoices.com/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 […]
…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 […]
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Run or Walk 5K, 10K, 26 Miles or 50 Miles Throughout SeptemberUpload your distances & photos daily to win a prize: 9/1 – 9/30 The 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
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 […]
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 podcastchoices.com/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 […]
In this episode, Tyler and Jemar are joined by artist, creative, and writer Sho Baraka! Sho just released He Saw That It Was Good, a collection of essays on the topics of work and creation. The conversation begins by discussing this book and how important it is for this moment. But…the dialogue took a turn. […]
Buckle up! We have the incredible Dr. Anthea Butler with us today to talk about her new book White Evangelical Racism. Dr. Butler joins Tyler and Jemar to talk about the importance of understanding social and political power, the popularity of a multi-ethnic approach to racial reconciliation, and so much more. This is not one […]
