At heart, I’m a storyteller. I seek to tell important stories about race, religion, and history in as many ways as possible–sometimes that includes writing and commenting on national news outlets. Here are some samples of my work from various media outlets.
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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.
Racism, white supremacy, and the attempt to control Black bodies didn’t go away after the Civil War. As I often say, “Racism never goes away, it adapts.” One of the ways racism persists is through our criminal legal system, especially the death penalty.
Joia Erin Thornton is the founder and executive director of the faith leaders of color coalition (flocc). Through her organization she works toward eliminating capital punishment in the carceral system. She talks about her journey into this work and why faith leaders need to be involved.
Episode Highlights:
- How growing up in the South (Memphis and New Orleans) influenced her ideas of justice
- How her parents taught her mother predicted Joia would grow up to be a “changemaker”
- Why ending the death penalty is a bipartisan political issue
- The role of hope in justice work and ending the death penalty
Visit the flocc website
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