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In this powerful episode of Pull Up, Speak Up from A Black Executive Perspective podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed are joined by Iris Ivana Grant, Dr. Joe-Joe McManus, and Dr. Patrice LeGoy to unpack a nation under pressure. From Trump’s disruptive executive orders and military force in L.A. to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s unapologetic push for Black leadership in Chicago, the conversation exposes how chaos is used to control, and how Black leaders are pushing back with purpose. Together, the panel delves into urgent questions about systemic racism, political power plays, and the resilience of underrepresented communities. It’s a raw, honest, and necessary dialogue on what equity, resistance, and true leadership look like in today’s America.
00:00: Introduction and Initial Commentary
00:44: Welcome to Pull Up, Speak Up
01:36: Introducing the Panelists
03:23: National Guard Deployed in Los Angeles
03:58: Discussion on LA Protests and Government Response
06:11: Trump's Authority and Actions
11:11: Historical Parallels and Concerns
17:01: Chicago Mayor's Hiring Controversy
32:35: Legal Implications and DOJ Involvement
41:18: Discussion on Democracy and Rules
41:51: Introduction of Dr. Patrice LeGoy
43:02: Introduction of Dr. Joe-Joe McManus
43:54: Introduction of Iris Ivana Grant
45:59: Comparing Trump to Nino Brown
49:17: Trump's Executive Orders and Impact
01:01:24: Panel Discussion on Protests and Resistance
01:14:21 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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