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Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. JohnsFire Fueled Tears w/Brittany Packnett CunninghamDr. David J. Johns sits down with activist, educator, and UNDISTRACTED host Brittany Packnett Cunningham—not just as colleagues, but as family. Fresh from her address to 20,000 members of Delta Sigma Theta and her leadership of the multi-day "State of the People" telethon, Brittany breaks down how we're navigating this political moment where children are detained in facilities nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" and climate disasters meet federal abandonment.From the intersection of immigration and Black liberation to teaching the next generation about democracy defense, this is an urgent conversation about connection, community care, and what it takes to build the world ou...2025-07-1553 minTeach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. JohnsLike Water: The Fluid Journey of Black MotherhoodIn this heartfelt episode of "Teach the Babies," host Dr. David Johns welcomes friends, activists, and thought leaders Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Jovian Zayne Peters for an intimate conversation about Black motherhood, community building, and raising children with purpose.The conversation delves into Black mothers' challenges in healthcare systems, the importance of partners who show up fully, and the wisdom passed down through generations. Both women offer powerful insights on raising children who are compassionate, confident, and deeply connected to their cultural heritage.This episode stands as a testament to the strength of Black motherhood and...2025-05-271h 29
Naked Sports with Cari ChampionThe Blueprint For Justice with Brittany Packnett CunninghamIn this episode, Cari discusses the current socio-political climate, emphasizing the dangers of apathy and the importance of activism. Joined by Brittany Packnett Cunningham – The Baddie for Justice, they explore the intersections of sports, politics, and culture, and how community engagement can lead to meaningful change. They reflect on the historical context of activism, the need for accountability, and the significance of self-care in these challenging times. The conversation highlights the importance of channeling outrage into constructive action and the necessity for supporting one another in the fight for justice. Connect @CariChampion @MsPackYetti Subscribe Cari Ch...2025-02-0344 min
The Leaders’ TableStaci Childs with guest host Brittany Packnett CunninghamThis is the first live show for the Leader’s Table recorded at the inaugural Courageous Leadership Conference! In this conversation we get to hear the dynamic journey of LEE Member and Texas State Board of Education Member Staci Childs. Staci is being interviewed by fellow LEE member Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Both leaders discuss race, gender, and the power of being authentically yourself in politics. Staci shares candidly about the real-world challenges and decisions that she faces in her role as an elected leader and how she centers kids and communities. You won’t want to miss this season fina...2024-12-1250 minThe Leaders’ TableBrittany Packnett Cunningham: Finding Strength in CommunityActivist Brittany Packnett Cunningham exemplifies authenticity, honesty, and bravery in leadership. Drawing from her upbringing, experiences, and cultural relevance, she advocates for the importance of community building, in diverse spaces. Brittany underscores the transformative power of collective action and speaking truth to power. She stresses that integrity and courage are essential for driving positive change in the face of adversity.
"The Leaders' Table" is a podcast by LEE. Go to http://info.EducationalEquity.org/LeadersTable for an episode transcript and complete show notes.
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Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. JohnsOffice Hours - Brittany Packnett CunninghamIn this exciting return episode of Teach The Babies Office Hours, we welcome back Brittany Packnett Cunningham, a leading voice in culture, justice, and policy. After closing out Season 1, Brittany shares her insights on the recent presidential election and its impact on our communities, especially as a mother of a young Black boy.She discusses the vital narratives surrounding anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-Black legislation and offers advice for Black mothers navigating these uncertain times. Brittany also shares what listeners can expect from the new season of her acclaimed podcast Undistracted.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom and...2024-11-1257 min
TED中文建立自信，可以改变你的命运知识和资源是获得成功的关键。但很多时候，当我们拥有了它们，还是无法改变命运。教育家Brittany Packnett Cunningham认为那是因为缺少了自信。好比燃料充足，唯独缺少了点亮它的火花。在2019年TED大会上，她分享三个方法，帮助自己和他人获得自信。知識和資源是獲得成功的關鍵。但很多時候，當我們擁有了它們，還是無法改變命運。教育家Brittany Packnett Cunningham認為那是因為缺少了自信。好比燃料充足，唯獨缺少了點亮它的火花。在2019年TED大會上，她分享三個方法，幫助自己和他人獲得自信。【演讲人】Brittany Packnett Cunningham，教育家【鸣谢】配音演员潇潇。讲稿中文翻译志愿者Buyun Ping， Lilian Chiu， psjmz mz， Xiaowei Dong。节目片头声音友情提供者Tony Lin。【文字稿】https://www.ted.com/podcasts/tedinchinese-transcripts-brittanypacknett2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0815 minTED中文建立自信，可以改变你的命运知识和资源是获得成功的关键。但很多时候，当我们拥有了它们，还是无法改变命运。教育家Brittany Packnett Cunningham认为那是因为缺少了自信。好比燃料充足，唯独缺少了点亮它的火花。在2019年TED大会上，她分享三个方法，帮助自己和他人获得自信。知識和資源是獲得成功的關鍵。但很多時候，當我們擁有了它們，還是無法改變命運。教育家Brittany Packnett Cunningham認為那是因為缺少了自信。好比燃料充足，唯獨缺少了點亮它的火花。在2019年TED大會上，她分享三個方法，幫助自己和他人獲得自信。【演讲人】Brittany Packnett Cunningham，教育家【鸣谢】配音演员潇潇。讲稿中文翻译志愿者Buyun Ping， Lilian Chiu， psjmz mz， Xiaowei Dong。节目片头声音友情提供者Tony Lin。【文字稿】https://www.ted.com/podcasts/tedinchinese-transcripts-brittanypacknett2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0815 min
Holding Court with Eboni K. WilliamsPresenting: Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. JohnsHOLDING COURT is proud to share this episode of Teach the Babies podcast hosted by Dr. David J. Johns. Search for "Teach the Babies" for more episodes available on all podcast platforms.In this episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. David Johns discusses "reimagining education" with Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an educator, activist, writer, award-winning podcaster, leader, mother, and friend. She is an NBC News and MSNBC Political Analyst and host of UNDISTRACTED, a news and justice podcast with an intersectional lens on the world. This series concluding episode of the inaugural season of this podcast invites...2024-11-0154 min
We Live HereFerguson started with strangers and endures with familyKayla Reed and Brittany Packnett Cunningham found their voices as activists during the Ferguson Uprising. They also forged a bond and strong friendship. So what happens when Brittany leaves St. Louis and Kayla stays? And how does that impact the community work they did over the years?2024-09-2638 minTeach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. JohnsReimagining EducationBrittany Packnett Cunningham is an educator, activist, writer, award-winning podcaster, leader, mother, and friend. She is an NBC News and MSNBC Political Analyst and host of UNDISTRACTED, a news and justice podcast with an intersectional lens on the world. This series concluding episode of the inaugural season of this podcast invites listeners to the freedom dream with one of our generation’s most sought-after thought leaders, policy advisors, and public speakers. Brittany and Dr. Johns discuss how the game of politics is played, how to stand on business while building Black futures where all Black students thrive, and that the...2024-09-2454 min
UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamWe’re BaaaaaackIt’s a brand new season of UNDISTRACTED, starting September 12th! Join host Brittany Packnett Cunningham as she tackles and makes sense of the news of the week—the bits you heard about, the bits you didn’t, and what we’re going to do about all of it. A lot has happened since we were last together, so make yourself comfortable; Brittany’s got some extra special guests stopping by. Listen in, and let us know who you want to hear from!Follow Brittany on Instagram, Threads & Tik Tok @MsPackyettiFollow The Meteor on Instagram...2024-09-0602 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsHow to Create Unbreakable Bonds with Brittany Packnett Cunningham336. How to Create Unbreakable Bonds with Brittany Packnett CunninghamActivist, producer, and on-air political analyst, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins us to talk about community, sisterhood, and progress in the upcoming election – and in life.Discover:-How we can jump off the invisible “people mover” and into community;-The five different ways to deal with bigotry and the one that works; -Why individualism is the enemy of progress; and-How white women can embrace the power of sisterhood to create change.On Br...2024-08-131h 22
The AmendmentKamala Harris Enters the Chat with Brittany Packnett CunninghamPresident Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him at the top of the ticket.Over the past few days many Democratic party officials have voiced their support for Vice President Harris and should she win in November her ascension to the Presidency would also mark many historic firsts. But there’s a lot that needs to happen before we get there. To unpack this moment, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins the show to talk all about the excitement behind a Kamala Harris presidency, the role of Win Wi...2024-07-2436 min
Gettin' GrownChess Not Checkers (Feat: Brittany Packnett Cunningham)Jade and Keia welcome the dynamic Brittany Packnett Cunningham back to the kitchen table to discuss how to navigate these uncertain political times. We all we got.-Be sure to Subscribe to Undistracted with Meteor and Pineapple Studios! Available wherever you stream you podcasts. Season 3 Coming Soon!-For More BrittanyWebsite: https://brittanypacknett.com/Instagram/Twitter/Tiktok:@mspackyetti--SHOP OUR MERCH DROPVisit our new Website to See and Shop Gettin’ Grown Merchhttps://gettingrown.co/--Sup...2024-06-111h 55Gettin' GrownReprise - Say it Loud! ft. Brittany Packnett CunninghamWe're bringing back this very timely episode as the election season. Jade and Keia welcome very special guest Brittany Packnett-Cunningham to the kitchen table to discuss racism, rebellion, and ways that we can contribute to the fight for social justice.---Follow Brittany:website: https://brittanypacknett.com/Instagram:@mspackyettihttps://loveandpowerworks.com/---SHOP OUR NEW MERCH!Visit our new Website to See and Shop Gettin’ Grown Merch https://gettingrown.co/---Support the show:2024-06-042h 17
United BodiesThe Criminalization of Mental Illness With Krista Cezair and Brittany Packnett CunninghamContent Warnings: This episode includes discussions of suicidality, psychosis, violence, and police brutality.Over the last number of years, we’ve made significant progress in destigmatizing mental health care -- many of us openly talk about going to therapy, follow therapists on social media, and even trade tips on dealing with side effects of taking popular medication for depression and anxiety. However, this de-stigmatization hasn’t reached all kinds of mental illness or all kinds of people who struggle with their mental health. Some people are even criminalized for how they struggle with mental illness and t...2024-01-2940 min
ShiftMakersNew Paradigms of Leadership and Power In A Gender Equal WorldIn this first episode of our season devoted to creating a gender-equal world, Marianne Schnall explores how new paradigms of power and leadership could help us achieve equality. Beginning with wisdom from her archives of conversations with Gloria Steinem, Ai-Jen Poo, Jane Fonda, Stacey Abrams, Barbara Lee, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, and Elizabeth Lesser, Marianne then speaks with special guest activist, educator, and leader in social justice Brittany Packnett Cunningham who shares her insights on an abundant view of power (10:38), differences in leadership across gender identities (16:54), her own personal leadership style (16:51), how to accelerate change (22:32), and what support Black...2023-11-2830 min
ShiftMakersBrittany Packnett Cunningham - Full InterviewThis episode features Marianne Schnall’s full conversation with lifelong activist, educator, and leader in social justice Brittany Packnett Cunningham Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Brittany—the VP of Social Impact at BET, an NBC News and MSNBC Political Analyst, and host of the new and justice podcast UNDISTRACTED—shares her powerful insights on a broad range of topics, including why we need to view power as an abundant resource, the importance of authenticity and integrity in leadership, her hopes for an equal world where all genders and races have the “freedom to dream,” and much more. For more information...2023-11-2841 min
Let’s Find Common GroundStephanie Young in Conversation with Angela Rye and Brittany Packnett CunninghamIn honor of Black History Month, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future (CPF) hosted an all-star panel discussion with Spring 2023 CPF Fellow Stephanie Young and activists Angela Rye and Brittany Packnett Cunningham on their careers, political impact, and challenges. On Tuesday, February 21, these women discussed the importance of Black History Month, how race and identity impact politics, and the current political roadblocks affecting our democracy. This event was in partnership with VoteSC, USC Political Student Assembly, Trojan Democrats, and USC College Republicans. Featuring: Angela Rye: Attorney, Activist, CEO of IMPACT Strategies Brittany Packnett Cunningham: Speaker...2023-02-2747 minLet’s Find Common GroundStephanie Young in Conversation with Angela Rye and Brittany Packnett CunninghamIn honor of Black History Month, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future (CPF) hosted an all-star panel discussion with Spring 2023 CPF Fellow Stephanie Young and activists Angela Rye and Brittany Packnett Cunningham on their careers, political impact, and challenges. On Tuesday, February 21, these women discussed the importance of Black History Month, how race and identity impact politics, and the current political roadblocks affecting our democracy. This event was in partnership with VoteSC, USC Political Student Assembly, Trojan Democrats, and USC College Republicans. Featuring: Angela Rye: Attorney, Activist, CEO of IMPACT Strategies Brittany Packnett Cunningham: Speaker...2023-02-2747 min
More Than That with Gia PeppersBlack Love f. Jannah Handy + Kiyanna Stewart & Brittany + Reggie CunninghamBlack love is so much more than affection. It's rebellion, tenacity, and the seeds for joy like no other.This week, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart from BLK MKT VINTAGE, and Brittany Packnett-Cunningham & Reggie Cunningham join us to talk about the different kinds of Black love, its thriving existence, and more. Resources:Couples Therapist DirectoryTherapy for Black MenTherapy for Black Girls
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The Todd Herman ShowFighting the “City-States” in AmericaTHE THESIS: The Party uses American cities in their Cultural Revolution like Mao used the villages in his. If we will understand this, we can counter it. If we do not counter it, we lose the Country to this pure evil. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: Colossians 3:23-24Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.Ephesians 6:12...2022-09-0149 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamWhat Happens Now? Gloria Steinem and Renee Bracey Sherman on the Future of AbortionIn the shadow of the leaked SCOTUS decision on Dobbs v. Jackson, we're re-airing this conversation between host Brittany Packnett Cunningham, legendary activist Gloria Steinem and the “Beyonce of Abortion storytelling,” Renee Bracey Sherman. Late last year, the trio sat down to talk about the future of Roe—and how to protect the people behind the politics. The two leaders, separated by a generation, get into everything from their own personal stories to why the movement has sometimes sidelined the populations it serves. There’s laughter, tears—and hope. Plus, Brittany shares some resources to guide us forward.Connect...2022-05-0545 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham“I Want To Raise a Free Black Child”: Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Reginald Cunningham On ParenthoodIt’s a different kind of episode this week—”our most personal, most gut-wrenching, most triumphant,” says host Brittany Packnett Cunningham. The reason? Four months ago, she became a mother, to a son born at just 24 weeks. Now she sits down to tell that story, with a guest who was there with her the whole time: her husband, Reginald Cunningham. They talk about the long road to parenthood, hospitalized bedrest, becoming NICU parents—and the “free Black child” they hope to raise. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...2022-04-1452 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham“You Deserve to Be Safe”: Nicole Chung on Parenting in a Wave of Anti-AAPI ViolenceCrimes against AAPI women are in the headlines—and for parents like writer Nicole Chung, the challenges of how to talk to kids about racism, violence and safety are very real. In this episode, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with Chung, the author of All You Can Ever Know and a contributing writer at The Atlantic, for a thoughtful discussion that starts there—and roams into transracial adoption, surviving the “colorblind” era, and why her phone starts ringing when things are at their worst. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest UNtrending News, and a remembrance of her friend Cora Fai...2022-03-2445 min
UndauntedBrittany Packnett Cunningham Discusses Activism and Honoring Ancestors | Ep 2On this week's episode of Undaunted, we chat with activist, educator, writer, and leader Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Her activist and education work is embedded in providing social change and empowerment. We chat about activism in its many forms, oppression, feminism, plus so much more!
2022-03-2255 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham"Buckle Up": Sen. Elizabeth Warren Still Has a Plan for ChangeThis week, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham is joined by Elizabeth Warren - the senator from Massachusetts and the president we coulda had. They unpack the student debt crisis, the child care crisis, the filibuster crisis—all of it. Plus, Warren breaks down “what really chaps my fanny,” and why she is hopeful for the midterms. And, Brittany breaks down this week’s UnTrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adch...2022-03-1733 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham“I Don't Believe In The Guilt”: Real Climate Talk, with Mary Annaïse HeglarLast week, the IPCC released a report finding that the planet is getting “clobbered” by climate change. What does that mean? And what should we do? Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with Hot Take cohost Mary Annaïse Heglar—who sets the record straight on what’s so alarming, how climate change and white supremacy are connected, being Black in the climate movement, and what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has to do with fossil fuels. (“I didn’t know climate talk could be this juicy,” says Brittany.) All this, plus the week’s UNtrending news.Follow Mary’s work o...2022-03-1043 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAnita Hill on The Supreme Court’s Future—and its PastIt’s a historic moment: America has its first-ever Black woman Supreme Court nominee, and host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with a legend, Professor Anita Hill, to talk about the law, and why she’s “elated” at the possibilities ahead. Also on the table: Hill’s new podcast, Getting Even, and her memories of her mother. Plus, journalist Josie Duffy Rice pops in to talk to Brittany about what Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson might bring to the Court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...2022-03-0339 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham“We Are Here to Fight Disinformation”: Sara Lomax-Reese and Akoto Ofori-Atta Build the Future“Mainstream media” (whatever that is) might be struggling, but you know who’s leading the revolution to do better? “Women, and especially women of color,” says host Brittany Packnett Cunningham. She sits down with Sara Lomax-Reese of URL Media and Akoto Ofori-Atta of Capital B, two media organizations run by Black and brown women. They talk about why they do what they do, how to get beyond a “scarcity mentality,” and last week’s “crack pipe” debacle. Plus, Brittany breaks down this weeks’ UnTrending News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...2022-02-2446 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAi-jen Poo on Caregiving: “We Take for Granted That Women Will Just Figure It Out”Do you have parents? Children? Someone who cares for you, or who you care for? With Build Back Better on the line, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with Ai-jen Poo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance to talk about what it’ll take for the US to start treating caregiving like the crucial infrastructure it is. Plus, Brittany has thoughts on the Super Bowl, in UnTrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch...2022-02-1740 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamJemele Hill and Cari Champion on Racism (and Liberation) in SportsSports are beautiful and transformative. Also racist and corrupt! This week, with the Olympics in full swing, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham is joined by journalists Jemele Hill and Cari Champion. They talk about what athletes are going through in China, what it means to represent “America”—and here at home, about discrimination in the NFL and the “reckoning” they see coming for pro sports generally. Plus, Brittany unpacks this week’s UN-TRENDING news; and an announcement about our presence on Spotify. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...2022-02-1047 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamDr. Uché Blackstock on Pandemic Fatigue—And the New COVID NormalAs the two-year anniversary of the pandemic looms, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with Dr. Uché Blackstock to discuss all things COVID-19—from why “Omicron is a gift” (she’ll explain) to the “pandemic privilege” that perpetuates the risks Black and brown communities face. Plus, Brittany takes on this week's Un-Trending news…starting with the real history of Black History Month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-0337 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamElaine Welteroth on the Great Resignation and Rewriting Your Own Definition of SuccessWhat does the Great Resignation mean for women of color? Elaine Welteroth—the best-selling author and former Teen Vogue editor who’s built a career out of charting her own path—has a lot of thoughts. She sits down with host Brittany Packnett Cunningham to talk about why we’re leaving jobs (or being pushed out of them), and how “times of destruction are opportunities to reinvent.” Plus, she shares wisdom from legendary editor Harriette Cole, and remembers another Ebony alum: the late, great André Leon Talley. Plus, Brittany reviews this week’s UnTrending news, and a SCOTUS surprise. 2022-01-2743 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham“This Big Old Lie”: Heather McGhee on the Real Cost of RacismWhy doesn’t the US have universal health care, paid leave, or plenty of seemingly basic public services many other countries do? Heather McGhee has an answer: it’s racism, and it hurts all of us. The author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, McGhee sits down with host Brittany Packnett Cunningham to explain her research, the “hypnotic racial story” fueling American injustice, and how we can do better. Plus, Brittany takes on this week’s UnTrending news.Support basic income for Black women! In Her Hands...2022-01-2047 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamLaTosha Brown on our “Moment of Reckoning”This week, President Biden and Vice President Harris traveled to Georgia to talk about voting rights—but LaTosha Brown was not celebrating. As co-founder of the Atlanta-based Black Voters Matter Fund, Brown explains to host Brittany Packnett Cunningham why she and other organizers sat out the event, arguing that these dangerous times demand bolder action from the administration. Plus, Brittany brings you your UNtrending News—including the coin that has the internet dragging the U.S. Mint. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy 2022-01-1335 min
Talk Easy with Sam FragosoActivist Brittany Packnett Cunningham: How Did We Get Here?This week one year ago, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election. For some perspective on the other side of this moment, we return to our episode with activist and educator Brittany Packnett Cunningham.We unpack the aftermath of the riots (6:46) before discussing her entry point into activism (11:00), unlearning perfectionism (19:38), grappling with imperfect allies (27:24), the consequences of using your voice (30:45), the enduring legacy of Toni Morrison (41:23), taking action under a Biden-Harris administration (46:03), rejecting objectification online (51:18), and, finally, how she keeps going (53:10). Learn more about...2022-01-0956 min
Unholier Than ThouJesus Christ, Social Justice Star!Happy holidays! To celebrate the ~festive season~, we thought we'd release a fan-favorite: Phill's conversation with Brittany Packnett Cunningham about Jesus. Yes, that Jesus!As appealing as hunky blondes can be, Phill isn’t interested in worshipping one (well, at least not as the son of God). There's a whole lot of myths about Jesus—and then there's who the Bible ACTUALLY says he was. And turns out, he's kind of a great guy! To help him dissect the activist Jesus was in his own life, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins to play a fun Bible game. (The gran...2021-12-1728 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamFrom SCOTUS to White Womanhood: Dr. Brittney Cooper Decodes Our WorldUNDISTRACTED IS BACK! And so are abortion bans, the white women’s vote, and a whole Greek alphabet of viruses. Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham knew exactly who she wanted to unpack it all with: Dr. Brittney Cooper, professor and truth-teller. Together they get into why white women keep upholding white patriarchy (hint: it’s about motherhood), the “nightmarish” rollbacks to all of our rights, and how Dr. Cooper defies respectability politics on a daily basis. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...2021-12-0237 min
Black Power Revisited w/Cliff AlbrightEpisode 7 | Featuring Brittany Packnett CunninghamIn this episode of the Black Power Revisited Podcast, Cliff Albright is joined by award-winning educator, organizer, and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham, host of the UNDISTRACTED podcast. Brittany discusses her upbringing and how she was born into organizing. Describing her parents' backgrounds, she spoke of how the seeds of organizing and activism were planted early in her life. Brittany shared experiences of protests in her childhood and lessons she's learned from elders. They discussed the city of New Orleans and the politics and culture that came out of it. Brittany also spoke on the history of Black power, the challenges...2021-10-2947 min
Lady Don't Take NoThe Real Gospel with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAlicia Garza is joined by activist, educator and writer Brittany Packnett Cunningham.2021-10-1540 min
PROPER PROPAGANDA w/Ennis da MennisProper Propaganda Ep. 317, "Say Her Name"Tonight on Proper Propaganda: new tracks from Lute, Mark Battles, and more, but first, new from maticulous featuring uptown XO and YU, “Bein This Nice.”“Bein This Nice”maticulous feat. Uptown XO & YU“Make it Right”Mark Battles“Myself”Lute feat. DEVN“Freeze Tag”Dinner Party, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder & Kamasi Washington feat. Cordae & PhoelixInterlude: ColbertBG Music: 9th Wonder “Say Her Name”Janelle Monae feat. Prof. Kimberlé Crenshaw, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, Tierra Whack...2021-10-0459 min
Our Body PoliticCentering the Experiences of Afghan Women, Why the U.N. Climate Report is a Gift, and #MeToo as a Social Justice IssueFarai Chideya talks with Nadia Hashimi, an Afghan-American pediatrician and novelist who advocates for Afghan women, about what she’s hearing from people on the ground there now. Tech contributor Mutale Nkonde explains how average social media users are being pulled into a network of disinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine. New York Times reporter Somini Sengupta makes the case that there’s still a lot we can do to mitigate climate disaster. On Sippin’ the Political Tea, Errin Haines of The 19th and Brittany Packnett Cunningham of the podcast Undistracted join Farai to discuss voting rights, New York’s new Gove...2021-08-2750 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamTarana Burke on Her Powerful New Memoir—And The Future of #MeTooSeason finale! Fifteen years ago, Tarana Burke started using two simple words to empower young Black and brown girls who had experienced sexual violence. Today, MeToo has exploded into a global movement that is both exactly what its founder imagined—and also, as she tells host Brittany Packnett Cunningham, often misunderstood. Now, with her debut memoir “Unbound” about to hit shelves, Burke sits down for an intimate, feature-length interview about the origins of the movement—and her own personal path to liberation. Plus, Brittany and our producers share their own highlights of a jam-packed first season. 2021-08-1257 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamJemele Hill On “The Cursed Olympics”—And Simone Biles Choosing Her PeaceFresh on the heels of Simone Biles’ decision to put her mental health over Olympic gold, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with sportscaster Jemele Hill to ask a key question: Can the Olympics be saved? And should they be? Together they get into everything from harsh penalties handed to Black women athletes to the absence of child care to the reasons the Olympics trails the rest of the sports world on equity issues. Plus, Brittany reflects on good strategies to get more people vaccinated and brings us the latest Olympic Untrending News. 2021-07-2940 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamThe Billionaire Space Race and Patriarchy in Physics, With Dr. Chanda Prescod-WeinsteinOn Tuesday, Jeff Bezos became the latest contestant in the “billionaire space race,” prompting a million memes—and serious questions about how exactly this makes life better for those of us here on earth. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein has thoughts on that—she’s a physicist, Black feminist theorist, and cosmos expert, and she sits down with host Brittany Packnett Cunningham to talk about patriarchy in the lab, and how we should be thinking about space. (She also explains dark matter, in case you’ve forgotten—we had.) Plus, Brittany brings the latest Untrending News. To support voti...2021-07-2337 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamConnie Walker On Covering the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous WomenMass graves found on the sites of former residential schools in Canada. Disturbingly high rates of murder and disappearance for Indigenous women across North America. These headlines have woken many in the U.S. up to the realities Native communities face—but award-winning Cree journalist Connie Walker (host of the podcast Stolen) has spent decades shedding light on these issues. In this episode, she sits down with Brittany Packnett Cunningham to unpack these crimes, their solutions, and what this long-overdue moment of awareness might mean. Plus, Brittany covers the latest Untrending News. To lea...2021-07-1540 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamProfessor Kimberlé Crenshaw On the Truth About Critical Race TheoryIn recent months, Republican lawmakers in close to a dozen states have been trying to stop schools from teaching Critical Race Theory—or really any examination of America’s history of oppression. So what is CRT, why are legislators obsessed with it, and how worried should we all be about these attacks on teachers? Law professor Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw has the answers—because she helped develop Critical Race Theory to begin with. Listen as host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with Crenshaw (whom she calls “the godmother of our show”—she’ll explain) to unpack the whole alarming situation. Plus, Brittany...2021-07-0137 min
iGen PoliticsBrittany Packnett CunninghamiGen team Jill and Victor welcome educator, activist and host of Undistracted, Brittany Packnett Cunningham to look at the biggest challenges facing our country today. Are we up to the task ahead of us? With growing youth passion and engagement, the honesty to look at our problems, open minds, and eyes towards new and bold solutions-- we might just have a chance. The question is, where do we start?
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The Sugar Jar PodcastThe Sugar Jar Podcast - Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Accountability, Culture, and WellnessIn this episode of the podcast I speak with, educator, writer, and leader in justice work Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Brittany is someone that we all look to, to help us with having the right words to advocate for ourselves as she consistently gives us the language to be able to navigate some of the incredibly tough things that we experience as Black people. Listen to get immersed in the absolute magic of her ability to bring so much light and awareness to healing, injustice, and the world in general. “We have to be as responsible as...2021-06-2835 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamSen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Finally Fixing the Military’s Sexual Assault ProblemU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been speaking up for sexual assault survivors in the military for the better part of a decade. The military currently “addresses” (or fails to address) thousands of assault claims a year against its personnel keeping the cases outside of criminal courts. But now, the legislation Gillibrand is championing may finally be at a tipping point—with unprecedented bipartisan support from her colleagues. She sat down with host Brittany Packnett Cunningham to explain why the military’s prosecution of assault cases has actually gotten worse over the years, what it’ll take to do better...a...2021-06-2430 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamLawyer Chase Strangio On “Genocidal” Anti-Trans Laws—And Resistance2021 has already been declared the worst year in U.S. history for legislative attacks against the LGBTQ community...and we’re not even halfway through! Against that backdrop, ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio—named one of Time’s “most influential people in the world” in 2020—sits down to talk to host Brittany Packnett Cunningham about why the GOP is obsessed with anti-trans legislation, and what we can do in response. Plus, Brittany reflects on the lessons of FX’s Pose and brings us the Untrending News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...2021-06-1036 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAmani on Why This Moment “Feels Different” For PalestiniansAfter last month’s devastating violence in Palestine and Israel, global public opinion began to shift in support of the Palestinian people. That’s long-overdue, says Amani, the Palestinian-American activist and founder of the online platform Muslim Girl. She tells host Brittany Packnett Cunningham exactly why—and what social media and feminism have to do with it. Plus, Brittany reflects on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and brings us the latest Untrending News, featuring Naomi Osaka. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...2021-06-0331 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamTravon Free Wants To Flip The Script on MasculinityFeminism is not just about changing the ways we raise girls—in the words of host Brittany Packnett Cunningham, “men need to be freed too, y’all!” And Travon Free, the filmmaker who just won an Oscar for his short film, “Two Distant Strangers,” has a lot to say about that. He and Brittany sit down to talk about the prison of masculinity, and what happens when men (especially Black men) dare to question old norms. Plus, Brittany reflects on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and brings us the latest Untrending News. To learn more about listene...2021-05-2035 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamInsecure’s Yvonne Orji On Black Joy… And Her “Homie” JesusIn the year of our lord 2021, we need all the faith we can get—so it felt like the perfect time to invite comedian/actress Yvonne Orji (Molly from HBO’s Insecure) onto the show to share her lessons from “Da Good Book” a.k.a. the Bible. Author of the new advice guide, “Bamboozled by Jesus,” Orji joins Brittany Packnett Cunningham for a laugh-out-loud conversation about her rise in comedy, kicking it with God, and Issa and Molly’s big fight. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener...2021-05-0637 min
Work in Progress with Sophia BushBrittany Packnett CunninghamBrittany Packnett Cunningham, award-winning educator, podcast host (Undistracted/Pod Save the People), news contributor, organizer, writer, and leader joins Sophia today to chat about her childhood, the Ferguson Uprising, and about her personal relationship to faith and how much the lessons she learned, growing up a minister’s daughter, taught her about character and how character relates to activism today. Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ProductionsAssociate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Josh WindischEditor: Josh WindischArtwork by the Hoodzpah SistersThis show is brought to you...2021-05-041h 21UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamDr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson On The “Feminist Climate Renaissance”The state of our blue planet can feel dire—because it is. California wildfires, Midwestern droughts, Southern floods, and global food insecurity. But marine biologist and climate justice expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson believes we can still make a difference—and that women are the reason why. This week, she talks to host Brittany Packnett Cunningham about the need for an intersectional feminist climate movement, President Biden’s plan to get America on renewable energy, and how to center joy in the work. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending News. To learn more a...2021-04-2937 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamSophia Bush on Surviving “Relentless” Harassment in HollywoodSophia Bush ruled the small screen in TV hits like “One Tree Hill” and “Chicago PD”—but on both those sets, the workplace abuse was real, she tells host Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Together, they unpack what three-plus years of #MeToo has and hasn’t changed for working women, and get into Sophia’s activist work—including how white women can better show up for women of color. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...2021-04-1534 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAlexis McGill Johnson on the “Dire” Landscape for Abortion RightsHeadlines are already calling 2021 “the year of anti-abortion legislation.” State lawmakers have so far introduced more than 500 bills restricting the procedure. Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham speaks to Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, who says “abortion access is hanging on by a thread.” Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-04-0830 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamShannon Watts Believes We’re at a Tipping Point for Gun ReformPeople may believe that gun violence went away during the pandemic because mass shootings slowed down—but in reality, gun violence overall hit a two-decade high in 2020, killing 20,000 Americans. On the heels of mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham speaks to Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and self-described “worst nightmare of the NRA.” They shed new light on the crucial questions: Will this moment actually be different? Is gun reform possible? Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privac...2021-04-0133 min
More Than That with Gia PeppersThe Two Americas f. Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Jamira Burle & Mike MusePlans, policy, apology and advocacy are what we need now. In this episode, we’re calling it all out. 54 years ago, Dr. MLK Jr.’s powerful speech, The Other America, ignited a new hope for our great nation. On this hard-hitting episode, we’re joined by three powerful voices; social advocates reshaping the political landscape. What does the future hold for Black greatness today? Resources: The Other America Dr. MLK Jr. @ Stanford 1967 Brittany Packnett's Harvard IOP Study Notes Jamira Burley’s Field Notes Mike Muse's Vote Quadrant
2021-03-2719 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamComedian Amber Ruffin Wants to “De-Gaslight” AmericaAmber Ruffin is breaking boundaries in late-night television with her witty and insightful takes on race, politics and history. She’s a writer and performer on NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and the star of “The Amber Ruffin Show.” In this laugh-packed conversation, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks to the comedian about everything from the rise of Black women in late-night to why racism is actually...funny? Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...2021-03-2536 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamRep. Cori Bush Is What “Keeping It Real” Looks LikeU.S. Rep. Cori Bush made history last fall when she became the first Black woman from Missouri to be elected to Congress. Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham—a St. Louis native—talks to her Congresswoman about the long road to Washington, from Rep. Bush’s roots as a Ferguson activist to her no-holds-barred, wholly authentic approach to governing. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...2021-03-1830 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamLisa Ling on Anti-Asian Violence—And the Rising Movement Against ItLisa Ling, the award-winning CNN host, was sounding the alarm about anti-Asian threats long before the current rise in violence hit most headlines. Here, she unpacks the troubling issue with host Brittany Packnett Cunningham—from why racism against Asian Americans is so often overlooked to what everyday people can do to take action. Plus, Brittany shares her thoughts on Meghan Markle’s mental-health openness, and brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...2021-03-1134 min
Go Off, SisAnd The Award Goes To...Black Women ft. Brittany Packnett CunninghamWe’re kicking off season four with some THOUGHTS! We’re back and getting real about what we’ve learned and loved in 2020, along with what we’re looking for from each other and ourselves in this new year. Between people policing our culture and our bodies, we’re asking...who’s really protecting Black women? And why is the answer always...US? We also sit down with activist, educator, and all-around sister, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, to talk about love in the time of activism, what intersectional freedom means, and the power of ‘radical discernment’ for Black women in this panini press of...2021-03-0456 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamPadma Lakshmi on the New Food RevolutionWith International Women’s Day coming up, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks to Padma Lakshmi, the “Top Chef” host and advocate for immigrants’ and women’s rights. And they go deep on the politics of food, from why home cooking is so often overlooked to what Lakshmi would cook for dinner with new V.P. Kamala Harris. (There’s “nothing more political than the food we eat and the bread we break together,” says Lakshmi.) Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...2021-03-0432 minOur Body PoliticElizabeth Warren on What an Economy Should Do, How Covid-19 Vaccination Protects Others, and the Stigma of Intimate Partner ViolenceThis week, Farai Chideya talks with Senator Elizabeth Warren about why she still pushes for student debt relief and an increased minimum wage, and why she believes these are racial-justice issues. Epidemiologist and Our Body Politic contributor Dr. Kavita Trivedi takes our most pressing questions about Covid-19 vaccinations. Film producer and author Tanya Selvaratnam discusses her new book “Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence.” Plus, our political roundtable with Errin Haines and special guest Brittany Packnett Cunningham, unpacks the racial resentment behind the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection, CPAC, and Senators’ grilling of the Biden-Harris Cabinet picks.E...2021-02-2648 min
Montgomery & Co.Ep 13.5 - Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Activist IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Renee goes 1 on 1 with Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Activist IRL Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-2530 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham“The Squad is Big, Y’all”: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on the Power of the PeopleTo round out Black History Month, we turn to a woman making history of her own: U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley, who’s holding Congress’s feet to the fire on issues from student-loan forgiveness to vaccine equity. (She says policy is her love language.) The Congresswoman sits down with host Brittany Packnett Cunningham to talk about her political and her personal journey—in a talk that ranges from racial justice to her own evolving sense of beauty, as a Black woman leader living with alopecia. Plus, Brittany pays homage to the 500,000+ people lost to Covid–19, and brings you the late...2021-02-2534 min
Montgomery & Co.Ep 13 - Game Changers IRLWelcome to Episode 13 of Remotely Renee. As always thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in. This week on Remote scoreboard, this week Renee and her 2-Lit Crew discuss the devastation in Texas and who is donating time and money to the effort. Renee gets excited about the FCF and her team’s win and the franchise of her quarterback who was also a player of the week. the 2-lit-crew weighs in on JJ Watt using his platform to let people know about the change in his career. Major league money in...2021-02-2300 min
Talk Easy with Sam FragosoRest and Rebuild with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAs we find our footing in 2021, activist and educator Brittany Packnett Cunningham is focused on the work ahead. She joins us this week to unpack the aftermath of the Capitol riots (4:11), her entry point into activism (8:39), unlearning perfectionism (14:30), grappling with imperfect allies (24:04), the consequences of using your voice (27:39), the enduring legacy of Toni Morrison (40:39), taking action under a Biden-Harris administration (45:56), rejecting objectification online (52:32), and, finally, how she keeps going (55:50). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-2157 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamWhat Would a Future Without Prisons Look Like?Calls for criminal-justice reform have built over the last year—and this week, with jail uprisings in St. Louis, the focus is on prison abolition. That’s personal for both host Brittany Packnett Cunningham and her guest, organizer Kayla Reed, who break down what’s happening in their mutual hometown, and take on common myths about abolition. It’s a revealing discussion—and required listening for anyone trying to understand prison issues now. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...2021-02-1836 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamOpal Tometi on the Righteous Rise of Black Lives MatterBlack Lives Matter was just nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize—so this week, host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with co-founder of the Black Lives Matter organization Opal Tometi. How did the movement go from being seen as radical to more widely accepted? And what’s next in the fight for racial justice? They cover it all—plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...2021-02-1130 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamRaquel Willis Believes in Black Trans PowerPresident Biden signed new protections for LGBTQ people on Day One of his presidency—but new anti-trans legislation is cropping up everywhere, and violence against gender-nonconforming folks, especially Black trans women, remains high. How can we fix this? Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with activist and writer Raquel Willis to talk about everything from the new administration to the trans ancestors you never heard about. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending news. Here are the legendary trans ancestors Raquel mentions in the episode:
Mary Jones: A Black trans sex worker living in N...2021-02-0436 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamWant A Safer Internet? Listen to Black WomenThe Capitol attacks were shocking...but, to many Black women, who had been sounding the alarm on online hate and disinformation for years, not wholly surprising. Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham tells her own story of being targeted on Facebook—and sits down with media justice expert Brandi Collins-Dexter of Color of Change for a conversation about everything from foreign agents impersonating Black women to how we can all hold social media companies accountable. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...2021-01-2832 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamA Historic Day… And Why The 'Nap Bishop' Believes Rest is RadicalWe’ve got a new president. A new, historic vice president. And so much work to be done! But in order to truly change the world, says Tricia Hersey, founder of the Nap Ministry, we’re going to have to stop running ourselves ragged. Rest isn’t just a wellness fad, she tells host Brittany Packnett Cunningham—it’s a deep racial justice issue and the only path to freedom. Plus, Brittany talks inauguration highlights, remembers Maya Angelou, and brings you the latest Untrending News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi...2021-01-2133 minUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamValerie Jarrett on Impeachment... And the Next 100 DaysWith Inauguration Day only a week away—and impeachment proceedings raging around us—host Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks to a woman who’s seen it all: Valerie Jarrett, the longtime Obama advisor now consulting for the Biden-Harris transition team. They talk insurrection, justice, what needs to happen in the first 100 days—and what Jarrett herself has learned about being a woman at work. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...2021-01-1437 min
Enlighten: Uplift & InspireTruth and Hope In my meditations this week, the two words that have comforted me, held me and inspired me are truth and hope. Not just as words or concepts, but as felt experiences. This past week has been an intense one, to say the least! We’ve had to process the trauma of the appalling insurrection of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday January 6th. As painful as it is to face the harsh reality of white supremacy in America, I was relieved, dare I say, refreshed by the articulate, direct truth spoken by Brittany Packnett Cunningham. She spoke a piercing tr...2021-01-1106 min
Positively GamTwo Americas w/ Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Jarrett Hill, Sarah Riggs Amico & Tia MitchellIn this episode Gam reacts to the Insurrection at the Capitol and the Georgia Runoffs w/ Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Sarah Riggs Amico & Jarrett Hill. But first up Tia Mitchell, a journalist who was inside the Capitol as it was being invaded recounts the dramatic event in real time. Guests Social Media Info: Tia Mitchell: @tiamitch_ig & Twitter: @ajconwashingtonSarah Riggs Amico: @SarahriggsamicoJarrett Hill: @jarretthillBrittany Packnett Cunningham: @MsPackyettiListening to the show on Apple Podcas...2021-01-091h 03UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett CunninghamAmerica Ferrera Is Talking ‘Bout a Cultural RevolutionThis was a rollercoaster of a week—but before there was a white nationalist coup, there was a major, momentous Senate victory in Georgia. How did it happen? And how can we do it again, and again? Host Brittany Packnett Cunningham unpacks those questions with writer, producer and activist America Ferrera, who helped rally the Latinx vote with her new organization She Se Puede. They get into everything from “the Black-Brown alliance” to how the former Ugly Betty star is helping to bring through other creative Latinx voices. And of course, Brittany brings us the latest Untrending news. 2021-01-0835 minUnholier Than ThouJesus Christ, Social Justice Star!As appealing as hunky blondes can be, Phill isn’t interested in worshipping one (well, at least not as the son of God). There's a whole lot of myths about Jesus—and then there's who the Bible ACTUALLY says he was. And turns out, he's kind of a great guy! To help him dissect the activist Jesus was in his own life, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins to play a fun Bible game. (The grand prize is kind of a bummer, though.)Listen to Brittany's podcast, UndistractedFor a transcript of t...2020-12-1830 min
Pod is a WomanElection 2020 and Brittany Packnett CunninghamPod is a Woman hosts break down the current state of the presidential election and welcome award-winning educator, writer, and social justice activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham for an in-depth conversation about what we can learn from Election Day and where we go from here.
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Why AxS from ArtCenterChange Lab Presents: The Brown Girls Guide to PoliticsWelcome to our second episode of Change Lab Presents Throughout this season, on alternating weeks, we’ll feature a series of bonus episodes we’ve handpicked from some of our favorite podcasts by, for or about the Black community. This week, we’re excited to share an episode from The Brown Girl's Guide to Politics from the Wonder Media Network. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. Episodes include interviews with politicians, candidates, and influencers. Today you'll hear from Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Named by People Magazine...2020-10-2133 min
black&Say Her Name with Brittany Packnett CunninghamOn their Season 3 premier, Johnathan & April catch up on the challenges of summer 2020, then dive into a packed conversation about Breonna Taylor, the election, activism, and educating our children during COVID-19, with activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham.2020-10-061h 27
The Bakari Sellers PodcastActivist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on the Current Movements for Police and Education ReformBakari is joined by activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham to talk about how her experience as a teacher shaped her education reform goals (3:52), what she would like to see out of the current movement for police reform (24:44), and the importance of considering the court system when voting in the next election (30:22).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Brittany Packnett Cunningham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-09-0343 min
Seneca's 100 Women to HearAbby Wambach: Soccer Legendand Activist, and Brittany Packnett Cunningham: Activist and EducatorAbby Wambach is a two-time gold medalist and FIFA World Cup Champion. Brittany Packnett Cunningham is the founder and principal of Love & Power Works, a social impact firm dedicated to creating justice and equality throughout various industries. What do these women have in common? They are passionate activists fighting for gender and racial equality. In this episode, we feature their conversation with Lauren Leader, the CEO of All In Together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-08-2427 min
Activist Theology PodcastFrom the Streets to the Pulpit & Back Again - A Conversation with Brittany PacknettDr. Robyn and Rev. Anna share this conversation with the remarkable Brittany Packnett. Brittany joins us from the intersection of activism and faith – and this episode takes us to the streets and the church all in the same hour.Brittany Packnett Cunningham is a leader at the intersection of culture and justice. Cited by President Barack Obama as a leader whose "voice is going to be making a difference for years to come," Brittany is an award-winning educator, organizer, writer, and leader. Brittany has become a sought-after voice in the work of social change and empowerment. Brittany plays many roles, all fo...2020-08-131h 03
With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American PresidencyA Conversation with Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Cristina Tzinztún RamírezThis episode explores how to build a meaningful social movement with two leading forces in activism today. Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an educator, writer, NBC News contributor, and co-founder of Campaign Zero, a policy platform to end police violence. Cristina Tzinztún Ramírez, a recent candidate for the U.S. Senate, is an author, community organizer, and founder of JOLT, a civil rights nonprofit aspiring to increase voter turn-out among Latinos in Texas. Moderating the conversation is Dr. Leonard Moore, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and Professor of American History at The University of Texas at Au...2020-07-2335 min
Live, Learn & ThriveLearn How Oppression Works within the USIn this podcast, I’ll cover the last 7 features of Oppression and I’ll also share examples, as I did in the last episode with the first two, of the 9 total features of oppression. Learn how they work together, interwoven, to strengthen and reinforce oppression. I continue to share in my learning journey, pulling together key takeaways from the experts, along with provide Social Justice terms and definitions. The goal is to help you continue your own learning journey about Social Justice in the US. As with every epsiode, I'm sharing resources available to you. These are activists and anti...2020-07-0815 min
At LibertyActivist Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Building a Lasting MovementIn the last month, protests have erupted across the country calling for justice for Black lives, a wholesale restructuring of policing, and a greater racial reckoning across all facets of American society.
It feels like change is in the air. But we’ve been here before: Eric Garner was killed by police in New York City in July 2014, followed weeks later by Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, igniting outrage and protest. Activists then hoped for change too.
We’ve seen countless social justice movements surge in popularity, cause a stir, and then peter out weeks or months later. This time, howe...2020-07-0241 min
Love & Life PodcastTalking about Race and Privilege with Love and CompassionWhy am I talking about racism and white privilege on a podcast about love? Because love is not just a conversation for the individual. If we have real palpable love in our lives, yet our neighbors are suffering, how deep can our love actually be? A coach of mine once said in response to, why keep learning about personal development, "Great, you've figured out how to get your shit together, now what about every body else?"
If we are concerned with a world where EVERYONE experiences real, deep and palpable love, we must concern ourselves with what...2020-06-0645 min