For The Movement

This week we discuss why white people routinely call the police on black people when doing innocuous things and the implications of these occurrences. We also unpack the concept of social exclusion and how it affects people of color. The guests are Dr. Jason Johnson, politics editor at The Root.com, political science professor at Morgan State University, and frequent contributor to MSNBC and Sirius XM; and Dr. Connie Razza, director of research at Demos. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury and Jordun Lawrence.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Mentioned in This Episode: Starbucks Yale University Racial sensitivity training White allyship Implicit bias Social exclusion Social deprivation Democratic disqualification   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy In

This week we discuss the history of the Congressional Black Caucus, their mission, and the Jobs and Justice Act, which is a newly introduced bill to address many of the issues impacting urban and rural America. The host for this episode is Don Cravins, Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Mentioned in This Episode: The Congressional Black Caucus, currently led by Rep. Cedric Richmond, has a historic 49 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, representing 78 million Americans, 24 percent of the total U.S. population, and 17 million African-Americans, 41 percent of the total U.S. African-American population.   Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federa

This week we define and discuss environmental racism and how it has long affected the quality of life experienced by African Americans and communities of color. Our guests are Dr. Karen Weaver, Mayor of Flint; and Mustafa Santiago Ali, Senior Vice President of Climate, Environmental Justice, and Community Revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus. The host for this episode is Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Mentioned in This Episode: Current state of Flint, Michigan Water Crisis Environmental racism is the new Jim Crow Eroding infrastructure impacting environment and residents How environmental policy decisions affect health and oppress people People of color are more likely to live near brownfields and toxic sites Local elections matter to effect these issues   Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com

This week strayed from our usual format to talk with key people in the Urban League Movement and fight for economic parity and social justice. We’ve asked our guests to share their personal accounts and reflection of their time in the civil rights and Urban League Movement, as well as their take on the State of Black America. Our guests are Damon Young (Very Smart Brothas), Hugh Price (Aspen Institute), Benjamin Crump (Civil Rights Attorney), Marc H. Morial (National Urban League), Jason Towns (Venture Capitalist), Angela Yee (The Breakfast Club), and Vie Kaufman (Urban League Historian). Mentioned in This Episode: Reflecting on the history of the Urban League Movement and the State of Black America Chronicling The Movement from the 60s until now Hugh Price, former president of the National Urban League (1994-2003), Aspen Institute Commissioner, and author of This African American Life Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League and former Mayor of New Orleans Vie Kaufman, National Urban Leagu

This week we sit down with outgoing Federal Communications Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on her historic career as the first African American woman to be appointed to the FCC and briefly lead this small but important government agency. The hosts for this episode are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs; and Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.   Mentioned in this Episode: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Mignon Clyburn stepping down from FCC The significance of the FCC Prison phone rates The digital and broadband divide Internet Service Providers Net neutrality Next steps in Mignon Clyburn’s career   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:

This week we discuss ways to address the Black Opioid Crisis and the whitewashing of this epidemic with guests Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and Dr. Edwin Chapman, Drug Addiction Specialist.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.     Mentioned in This Episode: State of Black America Opioid Epidemic Chicago Urban League Report - Whitewashed: The African American Opioid Crisis Over criminalization of drugs Difference between government's treatment of Crack Epidemic versus Opioid Epidemic Legislation H.R. 5590, the Opioid Addiction Action Plan Ways for the public to help To learn more: https://clarke.house.gov   Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www

This week we discuss how to achieve education equity and excellence in America’s public school system. Our guest is Dr. Hal Smith, Senior Vice President for Education, Youth Development, and Health at the National Urban League. The host for this episode is Kim Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.   Mentioned in this Episode: How do we achieve equity and excellence in public education How parents and stakeholders in holding schools accountable Determining accountability measures Public school reform Meeting students where they are U.S. Department of Education Every Student Succeeds Act Secretary Betsy Devos No Child Left Behind Common Core     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

This week we discuss Taking Aim at Gun Violence with guests Shari Runner, President of the Chicago Urban League; four youth activists at the March for Our Lives; and Kris Brown, co-president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The host for this episode is Don Cravins, Jr., Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.   Mentioned in this Episode: March for Our Lives Gun Control and Violence Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Sacramento Urban League Stephon Clark Chicago gun violence Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Columbine High School shooting Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting Youth activism Zion and Zaire Kelly Mental health Communities of color activism to end gun violence Illegal trafficking of guns into urban communities Need to change the paradigm of gun violence Continued civic engagement is needed to

This week we discuss the 2020 Census: What You Need To Know with guest Jeri Green, advisor to the National Urban League on the upcoming 2020 Census, and former senior advisor for civic engagement in the Office of the Director at the U.S. Census Bureau. The host for this episode is Don Cravins, Jr., Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color.   Mentioned in this Episode: March for Our Lives Gun Control The Children’s Crusade American Youth Congress U.S. Census Bureau history Why the census is important How the census is conducted What’s the census data is used for Concerns about the upcoming census rollout 2020 Census is underfunded and understaffed Internet-based census concerns Addressing hard to count communities Preserving the integrity of upcoming census The problem with the census citizenship status question The issue with co

This week we discuss Senate So White: The Push For Congressional Diversity with guests Don Bell, director of the Black Talent Initiative at the Joint Center for Economic and Political Studies, and Tamia Booker, Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Cory Booker.   From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Jr., Senior Vice President for Policy, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.   Mentioned in This Episode: Digital Revolution Congressional Diversity Rooney Rule Senator Cory Booker Joint Center for Economic and Political Studies Pipeline to Capitol Hill Jobs Senate Staff Diversity Wage Gap Shootings of Unarmed Black Men Beyoncé On The Run 2 Tour U.S. National Guard American Lung Association CVS Foundation Freedom From Smoking Program   Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.fac

This week we discuss The Real State of Black Unemployment, with guests Dr. Valerie Rawlston Wilson, director of the Economic Policy Institute’s Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy (PREE); and Ronald Marlow, Vice President for Workforce Development at the National Urban League and former Massachusetts Undersecretary for Workforce Development.   From the National Urban League, For the Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts for this episode are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy, and Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.     Mentioned in This Episode: State of the Union Unemployment Rate Returning Citizens Apprenticeship Programs Urban League of Greater Atlanta Pennsylvania Special Election   Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Don’s Twitter: @DCravins Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea Jordun’s Twit

This week we discuss Gentrification: How We Can Preserve Our Communities While Ensuring Economic Development, with guests Urban League of Greater Washington CEO George Lambert, and Dr. Derek Musgrove, who is an Associate Professor of Post-World War II U.S. History at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and author of the book Chocolate City: A History of Race and Democracy in the Nation's Capital.   From the National Urban League, this is For the Movement, a podcast that discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications & External Affairs.   Mentioned in this Episode: George Lambert Derek Musgrove Gentrification Urban Planning Chocolate City Washington, DC Affordable Housing Howard University Prince George’s County Anita Bonds Rent Control Anthony Williams Adrian Fenty Johnny Barne

On this week’s episode, we’re discussing a silent epidemic that is killing black women across the country and world: childbirth. We’re joined by Dr. Christy Gamble, former Director of Health Policy for the Black Women’s Health Imperative; and Ms. Nimaako Brown, Senior Director of Community Health and Wellness at the National Urban League.   From the National Urban League, this is For the Movement, a podcast that discusses policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs; and Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications.   Mentioned in This Episode: Black Maternal Health Gun Reform Serena Williams Louisville Urban League Congress Maternal Morbidity  

From the National Urban League, this is For the Movement, a podcast that discusses persistent policy and social issues affecting communities of color. Your host is Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau.   On this week’s episode, we focus on how the Trump Administration is quietly changing the U.S. judicial system by nominating unqualified, young, white, conservative men for judgeships and what it means for communities of color. Don is joined by Kristen Clarke, President of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Chris Kang, the immediate former National Director of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans and a former White House Counsel.   Mentioned in This Episode: Kristen Clarke Chris Kang President Trump President Obama Judiciary Black Panther

On this week’s episode, we are discussing the automation of the workforce, and its impact on communities of color. We are joined by Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, and Malcom Glenn, Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement Manager at Uber Technologies. They discuss the importance of local leadership when identifying upcoming jobs, why we should embrace and prepare for the opportunities and change to move ahead, and how to make sure we are thriving in the new revolution.   From the National Urban League, For the Movement, is a podcast that discusses persistent policy civil rights and social issues affecting communities of color. Your hosts are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs. Mentioned in This Episode: Spencer Overton Malcom Glenn contact — mglenn@uber.com

On this week’s episode, we discuss the FBI’s attempt to label and investigate Black activists as “Black Identity Extremists.” We’re joined by U.S. Representative Karen Bass, Representative of California’s 37th district and member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Mr. Justin Hansford, Associate Professor of Law at Howard University and Executive Director of Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center. They discuss the danger in the FBI’s recent report on “Black Identity Extremist” groups and the implications of this on the African American community.    From the National Urban League, For The Movement, is a podcast that discusses persistent policy, civil rights and social issues affecting communities of color. Your hosts are Don Cravins, Senior Vice President of Policy and Executive Director of the Washington Bureau, and Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs.   Mentioned in This Episode:   Black Panther  Representative Karen Bass Professor Justin Hansford  Black Lives

For The Movement, co-hosted by National Urban League president and CEO Marc H. Morial, Donald Cravins, Jr.,Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, and Jordun Lawrence, is aimed at elevating and discussing persistent policy, social and civil rights issues affecting African Americans and communities of color.