For The Movement

In this episode, we join Dr. Beverly Evans Smith, the current National President & CEO of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and a lifelong educator at her organization’s 31st annual Delta Days on the Hilllegislative conference. The 2020 Census and ensuring an accurate count and allocation of resources and political power for communities of color is this year’s conference focus. The host for this episode is Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Divine Nine Black Greek Letter Organization Black Women Delta Sigma Theta Census Engagement Children Health Title I Delta Days on the Hill Broadband Fair Count Hard to Count Redistricting 2020 Elections Children’s Defense Fund Marian Wright Edelman Marcia Fudge Joyce Beatty Yvette Clarke Val

In this episode, we sit down with child psychiatrist and current president of the American Medical Association (AMA), Dr. Patrice A. Harris. Dr. Harris walks us through her journey of becoming the first Black woman physician to lead the prestigious organization in its 172 years of existence and the need for more diverse voices in medicine. She also talks about her current campaign to end youth nicotine and e-cigarette addiction and their harmful health and developmental impacts. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information American Medical Association National Medical Association Black History E-cigarette Vaping Menthol Flavored tobacco Tobacco-free kids Addiction Diabetes Ment

In this episode, we are joined by Travis LeBlanc, partner and Vice Chair of Cyber/ Data/ Privacy at Cooley LLP and member of the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board (or PCLOB). PCLOB is a bipartisan board created to enhance checks and balances to correspond with increased government internet surveillance on American citizens following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Travis discusses the threats and opportunities to keep America safe and our rights intact. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Podcast Information Syria Cyber Terrorism Border Security Mexico 9/11 Privacy Civil Liberties FCC State Preemption PCLOB Internet Web Surveillance TSA Biometrics COINTELPRO Karen Freeman

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brett Rosenberg, Associate Director of Policy at the National Security Action, Rhodes Scholar and foreign policy expert. Dr. Rosenberg walks us through the United States’ diplomatic and military history with Iran and how we got to our current crisis. We also reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s (then) unpopular stance on war as we commemorate the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Iran Iraq Trump Terrorism Foreign Policy Diplomacy War Powers Resolution Martin Luther King Jr Anti-War Allies ISIS Domestic Terrorism Rep Barbara Lee James Buford Sr Michael McMillan Urban League of Metropo

In this episode, we are joined by Halie Soifer, Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America and foreign affairs expert. Ms. Soifer breaks down the current crisis in Northern Syria and the impacts of U.S. military withdrawal from the region both home and abroad. The episode also explores how these issues intercept with the rise of domestic terrorism in the U.S. against African Americans and religious groups. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Syria Trump Terrorism Foreign Affairs Russia Kurds Allies Turkey NATO ISIS Domestic Terrorism Charlottesville Tree of Life Synagogue Esther Bush Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh   Contact and Follow: Web: #For

In this episode, we are joined by branding and marketing executives, Kelli Joy Richardson Lawson, CEO of the JOY Collective and Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, President & COO of the JOY Collective. Ms. Richardson and Ms. Blanchard walk us through how they got involved in the fight to end hair discrimination by getting the CROWN Act passed across America. Currently law in the states of California and New York, the CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hair style and hair texture in employment, housing, and education. National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial discusses gun control and mass shootings in America. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information The CROW

In this episode, we’re baaaack…with the latest impeachment buzz here in Washington, DC. We will get you up to speed on where we are in the process, recent congressional proceedings, current public opinion polling, and how a possible government shutdown might impact the looming presidential impeachment. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Impeachment Obstruction Ukraine Mueller Report Donald Trump Bill Clinton Elijah Cummings Donald McEachin 2020 Election Harriet Government Shutdown Judy Reese Morse Urban League of Louisiana   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Urban League of Louisiana Website: www.urb

In this episode, we’re discussing what is all the buzz here in Washington, DC: impeachment and foreign election interference. We will walk through the impeachment process, how presidential impeachment proceedings have traditionally played out, and how did we get here with the current administration. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Impeachment Obstruction Mueller Report Donald Trump Richard Nixon Bill Clinton Andrew Johnson Hunter Biden Joe Biden Nancy Pelosi Al Green Maxine Waters The Squad 2020 Election Ukraine   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Marc’

In this episode, we are joined by Mr. Donald Remy, Esq., Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).The NCAA has recently been a lightning rod of controversy over whether athletes should be paid for their services, images and likenesses. Mr. Remy sets the record straight on these issues, as well as, the vital role the NCAA plays in higher education, athlete graduation rates, and staff diversity. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League,For The Movementdiscusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information NCAA College University Sports Student Athlete Rich Paul Rule Higher Education Graduation Gambling Student Athlete Compensation   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podca

 In this episode, we are joined by Ms. Nkechi Taifa, Esq., D.C. native, founder of the D.C.-based Taifa Group, LLC and long-time reparations advocate and social justice activist. As we continue our series on reparations, we examine the mental effects of America’s legacy of slavery and what role (if any) reparations should play in the healing process. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.  From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Reparations Nkechi Taifa Healing Slavery N’COBRA NAARC HR 40   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy NCOBRA Website: ncobraonline.org  NAARC Website: IBW21.org  Nkechi’s Twitte

In this episode, we are joined by Jacqueline Ayers, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She will help us unpack the highly-charged and often complicated issue of abortion and reproductive rights in our current political climate. Specifically, how restricting access to family planning services impacts the Black community and our Civil Rights. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy.  From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Black Black America African-American News Information Abortion Alabama Missouri Gerrymandering Family Planning Reproductive Rights Civil Rights Women’s Rights Roe v Wade  Planned Parenthood   Contact and Follow: Web: #NULForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitt

In this episode, we are joined by Federal Communications Commissioner, Geoffrey Starks. The FCC is an independent government agency that regulates the radio, television and phone industries; this includes interstate communications, such as wire, satellite and cable, and international communications originating or terminating in the United States. As only the seventh African-American to serve on the Commission since its 1934 inception and one of the youngest members currently serving on this small, but powerful commission, Mr. Starks provides valuable insight about the reach and importance of the FCC in ensuring digital access, diversity and representation in the media, and a place in the digital economy for all Americans, especially those who have been historically locked out. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rig

In this week’s episode, we begin our series exploring various aspects on the topic of reparations. We are joined by Sheila R Foster, Esq., a Professor of Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University and author of several books including “From the Ground Up: Environmental Racism and the Rise of the Environmental Justice Movement” (NYU Press, 2001). She will walk us through the legal facets of the reparations debate using her experience litigating environmental discrimination cases. The hosts for this episode are Clint Odom, NUL Senior Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Clint Odom Reparations Affirmative Action Slavery Descendants Supreme Court Corporations   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: http

In this week’s episode, athlete, activist, author, and founder of the Etan Thomas Foundation, Etan Thomas, joins us to discuss the important and expanding role of athletes in social activism. We also examine the joys and challenges of Black fatherhood and raising socially conscious and empowered children through the lens of his book, “Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge”. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Athletes Activism Police Brutality Football Patriotism Mentors Fathers Colin Kaepernick   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Etan Thomas’ Twitter: @EtanThomas36

In this week’s episode, we explore the misconceptions, disparities, and prevalence of human trafficking in communities of color from the lens of a survivor and advocate. Founder and Executive Director of Courtney’s House DC, Tina Frundt, talks about the warning signs for children in crisis, steps we can all take to prevent trafficking, and help for survivors. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Human Trafficking Juvenile Justice Child Abuse Expungement Cyntoia Brown   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Courtney’s House Twitter: @CourtneysHouse Courtney’s House Instagram: @Of

As the country honors Dr. Martin Luther King, this week’s episode is a history lesson on the Civil Rights Movement through the lens of Mr. Sterling Tucker. Currently, 95 years young, Mr. Tucker began his Urban League career in 1945 and would eventually lead several Urban League affiliates. During his tenure, he became a trusted confidant of Whitney M. Young and was a friend and colleague of Dr. King. Because of his proficiency in organizing massive groups, in 1963 he was named Vice Chairman of the March on Washington. Mr. Tucker’s historical details are a tribute to the past but a reminder of the continuing struggles of the present. He has authored 3 books “For Blacks Only,” “Black Reflections On White Power” and “Beyond the Burning, Life, and Death of the Ghetto.” Hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issu

In this week’s episode we’re discussing top headlines here in Washington DC and news you may not get on the major networks affecting communities of color. The hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Government Shutdown Donald Trump Nancy Pelosi Mitch McConnell 2020 Presidential Race Kamala Harris Staff Diversity FCC Geoffrey Starks Attorney General William Barr Human Trafficking Cyntoia Brown R Kelly   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins  

In this week’s episode, we discuss the social, economic, and emotional impact of mass incarceration on families and communities. Senior Associate of Strategic Partnerships at FWD.us, Carlton Miller, Esq. and Director of National Social Justice Programs at UNCF, Ashley Harrington, Esq. will walk us through the data and the solutions. The hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr., NUL Senior Vice President of Policy and Toni Wiley, NUL Director of Congressional Advocacy. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Criminal Justice Reform Mass Incarceration Families Communities Generational Wealth Economics Education   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins

In this week’s episode, we examine how pretrial justice and cash bail reform are helping to ensure citizens are treated fairly and not financially burdened prior to their appearance in court. Chief Executive Officer of Pretrial Justice Institute, Cherise Fanno Burdeen talks about bail reform advocacy and what we can do to support the cause. The hosts for this episode are Donald Cravins, Jr and Antonesia “Toni” Wiley. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Pretrial Justice Criminal Justice Reform Public Safety Cash Bail Sandra Bland   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789  

In this week’s episode we discuss the expanding role of women of color in politics and society. Co-founder and Managing Editor of “The Beat DC”, Tiffany D. Cross and Director of African American and Women’s Outreach at the Democratic National Committee, Waikinya Clanton reflect on the challenges and opportunities for women of color carrying the weight of the “savior complex”. The host for this episode is Antonesia “Toni” Wiley. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Discussed in this episode: National Urban League Women 116th Congress Midterm Election Self-Care Balance   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins Toni’s Twitter: @ToniWiley_1789