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Move to Tacoma PodcastAnzhane Slaughter from Young Black HomeownersThe latest episode of the Move to Tacoma Podcast features an interview with Anzhane Slaughter of YBH (Young Black Homeowners). Anzhane shares about moving to Tacoma from Seattle to buy her first house in South Tacoma and what owning a home has meant to her.
Since 1990 Black Homeownership has been declining in Tacoma. In partnership with the City of Tacoma Anzhane and YBH will be bringing culturally relevant and trauma-informed homeownership classes to Tacomans to help turn that stat around. Classes will run throughout the summer and into fall and cover credit, budgeting, and government assistance programs...
2024-04-1240 min
Black Robe PodcastBlack Royalty: The Blueprint For Black Excellence | Episode 66 || Black Robe PodcastIn this bonus episode of our Legacy Builders series; Anzhane and Carol interview the one and only Lyle Quasim! Lyle shares his experience of the 1969 Hilltop Tacoma Mother’s Day Uprising and the birth of The Black Collective. https://youtu.be/dS-Bidl0xD8
We’re only a few weeks out from the Freedom Summer Symposium, register for both days today to ensure you get a seat.
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2022-04-2938 minBlack Robe PodcastFunding College Project | Episode 62 || Black Robe PodcastThis week on the Black Robe Podcast co-hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell sit down with Perry Newell to discuss the Funding College Project. Whether age 8 or 98, Perry is confident he has a resource he can connect you to so finances are not a barrier https://youtu.be/dyeReMlMY7k
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2022-04-0131 minBlack Robe PodcastBreaking Interpersonal Systematic Barriers with The iKinnect App| Episode 61 || Black Robe PodcastHow does the intersection of technology, science, and lived experience work to benefit at-risk families? Co-hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell sit down with the team of iKinnect 2.0 to find out just that. This episode provides a deep dive into the app, how it can help black families, and how you can participate in shaping the app today.
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2022-03-1840 minBlack Robe PodcastDr. Gilda Sheppard | Crystal Stair Stories | Episode 59 || Black Robe PodcastCo-Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview the award-winning filmmaker, Dr. Gilda Sheppard, on her Crystal Stair Story of personal triumph, criminal justice policies, and their direct effects on the lives of black and brown bodies. Dr. Sheppard also discusses in-depth her latest documentary, #sinceibeendown, and what inspired her to look deeper into transformative justice. This is a must-watch, must-listen episode!
Dr. Sheppard has graciously allowed IBJ to screen this documentary for FREE at our upcoming event ‘Let The Kings Talk’’ and additionally granted us access to a short clip of her documentary for our audience to previe...
2022-02-1850 min
Black Robe PodcastGun Violence And Mental Health In The Black Community | Episode 58 || Black Robe PodcastThis week on the Black Robe Podcast, Co-hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell talk about gun violence and mental health in the black community. If we’re not experiencing it directly, we’re reading about it or hearing about it. Gun violence has taken far too many young black lives. Domestic violence and lack of access to mental healthcare have torn apart too many black families. The pandemic has exacerbated all of this. We need to talk about this y’all.
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2022-01-2829 min
Black Robe PodcastSide Hustles and Entrepreneurship| Episode 57 || Black Robe PodcastWhat defines a "good job" nowadays? Co-Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the employment numbers and the generational differences in what a "stable job" looks like. Bookmark us: https://linktr.ee/Instituteforblackjustice #IBJ
2022-01-1428 minBlack Robe PodcastInterview with Design Challenger Keysha-Rae Cooper| Episode 55 || Black Robe PodcastIt’s another young adult takeover! Host Anzhane Slaughter interviews IBJ Design Challenge team member Keysha-Rae Cooper @key_key_86 about her time working with IBJ and her work with Heal The Heart Tacoma @healthehearttacoma over 2021. Lots of packed information in this episode and details on ways for you to get involved. Watch the latest video episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EotFE3cmp1k.
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2021-12-1720 minBlack Robe PodcastAnastasia Armourer- Obeah Woman | Crystal Stair Stories| Episode 54 || Black Robe PodcastCo-Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell share the Crystal Stair Story of Anastasia Armourer, her incredible book The Obeah Woman, and works of art with her son George Hoyte. Anastasia Armourer was a prolific painter, author, and illustrator who immigrated from Trinidad to Tacoma, Washington.
The Obeah Woman is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Obeah-Woman-Anastasia-Armourer-ebook/dp/B07K8YSQQ8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Obeah+Woman&qid=1638843965&sr=8-1
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2021-12-1023 minBlack Robe PodcastThe Data Is In: It’s Groundhog Day in the Justice System| Episode 53 || Black Robe PodcastCo-Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carrol Mitchell discuss the latest wins and losses in pursuing true justice. Carol drops some knowledge for all of us about the colorful history of the justice system that keeps doing the wrong thing when the data clearly states that we’ve been down this road before. Equitable access in all areas of life for black and brown people should be a requirement, not an option. You do not want to miss this episode! #truthdotcom
Book Recommendation: The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee: https://www.amazon.com/Sum-Us-Everyone-Prosper-Together/dp/0525509569
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2021-12-0329 minBlack Robe PodcastDesign Challenge 2021 Member Interview | Episode 51 || Black Robe PodcastHost Anzhane Slaughter Interviews IBJ Design Challenge 2021 member Andre Jimenez about his experience on the Design Challenge team. Follow our podcast on:
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2021-11-1217 minBlack Robe PodcastDesign Challenge 2021 Member Interview | Episode 50 || Black Robe PodcastHost Anzhane Slaughter Interviews IBJ Design Challenge 2021 member Dale Baker about his experience on the Design Challenge team and discusses the upcoming Black-O-Ween Party.
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2021-10-2926 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 47Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the conclusion of a seven-month long investigation into TPD's "Drive-thru" policing incident with streetracers.
2021-09-1319 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 46Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell, two UW grads, discuss the benefits of HBCU's as an educational option.
2021-09-1136 min
Black Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 44Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the uptick in local homicides and law enforcement resistance to changes in Washington's police accountability laws.
2021-08-2739 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 45Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell share their opinions of the complexities and consequences of online monetization of beauty and physical attributes.
2021-08-2728 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Episode 43Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the primary election results and the need for greater efforts to register young adults to vote and remedy the failure of political parties to develop the next generation of diverse leaders.
2021-08-1326 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Episode 41Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Dawn Bennett, business woman and candidate for Kent, WA Mayor.
2021-08-0736 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Episode 42Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the IBJ's CHIMES family advocacy program and Anzhane's new gig with the Cannabis Equity Task Force.
2021-08-0728 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 36Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell recount the day full of talent recordings and orientation day for the 2021 Design Challenge -- all in preparation for the upcoming Freedom Summer Symposium on June 28-30.
2021-06-2127 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 35Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss Anzhane's birthday travels and decision to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
2021-06-2132 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 33Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell talk with Dr. Karen A. Johnson, the inaugural Director for the newly created Washington State Office of Equity. Dr. Johnson shares her current and future work with communities to develop the state's five-year equity plan.
2021-05-2837 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 32Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview the amazing Sterling Elliott, a 21-year-old African American professional cellist who is taking the world by storm. Elliott is in Tacoma recording with the NW Sinfonietta Orchestra for an online performance on May 22-23, 2021.
2021-05-2129 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 30Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell celebrate Mother's Day with Anzhane's mother. The three discuss the importance of faith, a supportive community and structured activity for children as keys to single parent success.
2021-05-0838 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 29Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss recent disturbing discovery by the MOVE organization, Elizabeth City, NC's response to demands from the family of Andrew Brown, Jr. for bodycam video, and the Attorney General investigation into potential criminal charges against the Pierce County Sheriff.
2021-05-0325 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 27Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Bishop Lawrence White, Pastor of Church of the Living God in Tacoma, WA. Bishop Lawrence shares his faith and wisdom, and updates us on the Tacoma Ministerial Alliance's resurgence as a faith-based leader in social justice activism.
2021-04-1751 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 26Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the IBJ's First Annual Freedom Summer Symposium, a three-day social justice experience for 18-35 year olds, social justice advocates and aspiring leaders.
2021-04-1240 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 25Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss young adult attitudes toward vaccination, voter suppression in Georgia, recall action for the local Sheriff, and cannabis licensing equity.
2021-04-0243 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 23Host Anzhane Slaughter flies solo as she interviews Riall Johnson of Prism Consulting about his role as political consultant and lobbyist. Riall shares the importance of diverse candidates in local elected offices, and the significance of the Blake v. Washington case.
2021-03-1938 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 22Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss International Women's Day, Women's History Month, and historic dynamics that interfere with allyship between women of color and white women.
2021-03-1236 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 21Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss Juvenile Justice, TeamChild's interview with Doug Baldwin and the Silent March for Manny Ellis.
2021-03-0536 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 20Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the movie, "Judas and the Black Messiah" and its implications for black-on-black loyalty and betrayal.
2021-02-2639 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 19Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Josias Jean-Pierre, author of "The Power of Your Words," social media influencer and youth motivational speaker. The Hosts also discuss changes in Washington law that affect juveniles sentenced as adults.
2021-02-1945 minBlack Robe PodcastEpisode 18 Black Robe PodcastHosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Gary Barquet, Loan Officer for Caliber Home Loans, about young adult homeownership, loan qualification, credit scores and black wealth-building.
2021-02-1247 minBlack Robe PodcastEpisode 17 Black Robe Podcast -- Crystal Stair StoryHosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview Corwin Scott and Theresa Henderson from Evergreen Empowerment Group (EEG). EEG helps individuals with criminal histories to expunge and vacate records that create barriers to employment, housing and services. They recently expanded their services to include nonprofit assistance and small business formation.
2021-02-0535 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 16Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss police use of force where a police officer drove his vehicle into a crowd of onlookers at a street racing event in Tacoma.
2021-01-2938 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 15Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss Inauguration Day Festivities, President Biden's two crises, and Vice President Harris' historic glass ceiling breaking success.
2021-01-2236 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 14Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the Capitol Insurrection and the Washington State House Policing Policy Leadership Team Agenda.
2021-01-1539 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 13Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss new developments in the Manuel Ellis case, including the discovery that two additional officers were present on the scene and involved in Manny's death.
2021-01-0846 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 12Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell celebrate New Year's Eve with a countdown of the year's major topics on the Black Robe Podcast.
2021-01-0141 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Christmas Eve Episode 11Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell celebrate the holidays with a nod to Kwanzaa and an inspirational interview with Dr. John Gaines of PUSH Gaines.
2020-12-2546 min
Black Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 9Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss the Casey Goodson case, police accountability and the IBJ's Freedom Summer Symposium.
2020-12-1135 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 8Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell interview James Bible, attorney for the Manny Ellis Family, Initiative 1300 the Manuel Ellis Anti Discrimination Law, and the "Takeover" of the Pierce County Health Department by the Pierce County Executive.
2020-12-0432 minBlack Robe PodcastBlack Robe Podcast Episode 7Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss failed CARES Act funding ($88m unspent), confrontation at the Mayor's home and homelessness crisis in Tacoma.
2020-11-2635 min