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The Clay Edwards ShowRUSS LATINO REACTS TO LUMUMBA LOSSRuss Latino, editor of Magnolia Tribune calls in to give his thoughts on last nights massive, lopsided loss by Chokwe Antar Lumumba to Senator John Horne in the Democrat Runoff election.
2025-04-2317 minThe Clay Edwards ShowDOWN GOES LUMUMBA (Ep #966)Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba loses in the Democrat primary runoff against Senator John Horne, assuring that Jackson will have a new mayor in July of 2025. Listen to myself and a wide array of listeners and guest react and rejoice to his defeat.
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SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHorhn unseats Lumumba in Democratic primary for Jackson mayorMississippi's capital city will have a new mayor on July 1. State Senator John Horhn unseated incumbent mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba decisively, with Horhn taking 75% of the vote in the primary runoff. Horhn will face Republican Kenny Gee and 4 Independents in the general election on June 3. Independents don't hold primaries and move straight to the general election.2025-04-2301 minThe Clay Edwards ShowWHY ARE CHOKWE & OTHOR CAIN TRYING TO RUN THE MANSHIP OUT OF JACKSON?Steven O'Neill and myself get to the meat and potatoes of why he's on the show today and that's to defend himself against the attacks brought forward by Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and his media henchman Othor Cain calling him a racist and insinuating that he's in the KKK for having the audacity to question Lumumba and suggest that he is accountable for the chaos that happened at the st. paddy parade.
2025-04-1835 minSuperTalk Mississippi NewsHorhn files campaign finances, Lumumba doesn't / Autism rates rising in U.S.Ahead of Tuesday's mayoral runoffs in the city of Jackson, challenging state Sen. John Horhn is being transparent with how much money he's raised while incumbent Democratic Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has yet again failed to file. Over in health news, a new study from the CDC shows autism rates in the U.S. are rising.
MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/municipal-primary-runoffs-what-to-know-before-heading-to-the-polls/2025-04-1700 minSuperTalk Mississippi NewsHorhn readies for runoff against Lumumba for Jackson mayorIn the race for Jackson mayor, state Sen. John Horhn and incumbent Chokwe Antar Lumumba are heading to a runoff after Tuesday’s Democratic primary. We caught up with Horhn on Friday to talk about how he led the way with nearly 49% of the vote.
MORE INFO: https://www.supertalk.fm/municipal-primaries-jackson-democrats-head-to-runoff-as-suburbs-gets-answers/2025-04-0400 minSuperTalk Mississippi NewsJackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is under investigation for a possible violation of campaign lawsHe's already embroiled in a federal bribery scandal, and according to WAPT, incumbent Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba is now under investigation for a possible violation of campaign laws. His primary election night campaign speech was posted on the city's official Facebook page and has since been removed. Directing, requesting, or permitting an employee to render any aid to a candidate while the employee is being paid is a violation of campaign laws. The city's communication director has said the post was her fault. Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office confirmed it has opened an investigation into the matter.2025-04-0301 minThe Clay Edwards ShowDEAD MAN WALKING, CHOKWE'S REIGN OF TERROR IS ALMOST OVER (Ep #952)Kingfish w/ Jackson Jambalaya joins me today to breakdown all of yesterdays election results, but none have bigger implications than Chokwe Antar Lumumba (Jackson's thug mayor) only getting 16% of the vote compared to Senator Horne getting nearly 49% and it going to a runoff that's all but a formality before Horne moves on to face the Republican and Independent candidates to become the next mayor of Jackson, Mississippi while Chokwe rides off into the unknown and awaits his federal corruption and bribery trial in summer of 2026 when we assume his eventual landing spot is a federal prison.
2025-04-021h 32SuperTalk Mississippi NewsHorhn's big primary sets up runoff against incumbent LumumbaState Senator John Horhn won Jackson's municipal Democratic primary going away on Tuesday, but was forced to a runoff with incumbent two-term mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. READ MORE: https://www.supertalk.fm/municipal-primaries-jackson-democrats-head-to-runoff-as-suburbs-gets-answers/2025-04-0201 min
Detroit is DifferentFrom Detroit to Jackson Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s Fight for the People"Our problem was never just the pothole—our problem is that we don’t control the decision-making process that determines whether the pothole gets fixed." In a time when Black leadership is under attack, Detroit is standing strong with Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. This special Detroit is Different show introduces you to a leader who has carried the torch of self-determination, justice, and empowerment from Detroit to Jackson. Facing politically motivated charges, Mayor Lumumba is in the fight of his life—not just for himself, but for all of us who believe in Black power and progress. Join u...2025-03-1351 min
The Carl Nelson ShowWellness Consultations, Senator Insights & Activist Updates | The Carl Nelson ShowJoin us for an incredible opportunity! Medical and Holistic Doctor, Dr. A will be in our classroom, ready to provide free consultations for anyone facing health challenges. Whether you’re looking for a naturopathic or traditional medical approach, Dr. A is here to help you find the right path to wellness. Before Dr. A takes the mic, we will hear from Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks, who will share her insights in response to Donald Trump's address to Congress. Additionally, Detroit activist Sister Shushanna will provide an important update on recent developments regarding Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Central Florida jo...2025-03-053h 15The Clay Edwards ShowSHAUN YURTKURAN & CLAY EXPOSE CHOKWE'S CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS (Ep #917)Shaun joins the show to assist in the deep dive into Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's campaign finance reports, we stayed up late last night going through who all the donors were, how they potentially benefitted from their campaign donations and much, much more. Kingfish even calls in later in the 2nd hour to discuss his thoughts on this topic and the disaster going on at Thalia Mara Hall.
2025-02-051h 24The Clay Edwards ShowCHOKWE LUMUMBA TAKES $25,000 FROM ACCUSED RACIST, AND MORE FROM CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FALLOUT!!Let's take a look at Chokwe Antar Lumumba's campaign finance reports and look at all the alleged corruption and expose him for taking $25,000 from an "accused/alleged" racist (we got the receipts), we report you decide!!
2025-02-0443 minThe Clay Edwards ShowMONDAY FULL SHOW (Ep #915)1- Retired Army National Guard Blackhawk Pilot & personal friend Justin Thompson joins me in studio to discuss and breakdown the recent tragedy in Washington DC where a Military Blackhawk helicopter collided mid-air with a commercial jet that left 67 people dead. We address all of the internet conspiracy theories from a respectful perspective, take calls and answer as many online questions and text as time allowed. I personally think this whole hour was one of the most informative hours of radio I've ever done in the 915 shows I've done since being on WYAB.
2- State Rep. Fred Shanks j...2025-02-031h 19The Clay Edwards ShowTHE FINAL COUNTDOWN - CHOKWE HAS TILL 5PM TODAY TO RISK IT ALL!!The Final Countdown, Chokwe Lumumba has till 5:00pm today to get his campaign finance reports in and get qualified for re-election, Shaun and I both believe he will not follow through and get run for re-election. We take a deep dive for the entire first hour into this topic and all the reason why we think it creates more risk than reward to run again!
2025-01-3143 minThe Clay Edwards ShowLUMUMBA HAS TILL 5PM TODAY (01/31/25) TO QUALIFY FOR RE-ELECTION, BUT IT COULD LAND HIM IN PRISON!Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba says he will seek re-election this year. He has until Friday at 5 p.m. to file the paperwork. That paperwork, though, could create additional evidence for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in its pending case against the embattled mayor. Lumumba could also find himself in hot water with state prosecutors and regulators.
2025-01-3111 minThe Clay Edwards ShowBREAKING- THALIA MARA HALL FAILS FIRE INSPECTION, AGAIN!! WILL NOT REOPEN!
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state’s top fire inspector says Thalia Mara Hall can’t safely reopen, following a walkthrough of the facility one day before it was slated to reopen.
On Thursday, the State Fire Marshal conducted a follow-up walkthrough of the 2,000-seat auditorium, months after it initially found 22 violations at the facility.
“While some fire safety issues have been fixed other issues are still being addressed. For example, fire curtains have not been installed; maintenance and inspection paperwork was not available for the elevator and escalators; the fir...2025-01-3110 min
The Conservative Colonel PodcastE35 Jackson Mayor Running For Third Term?Welcome to our quick bite episodes with Season 1.5. In this episode, we talk about Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, running for a third term.2024-12-1212 minThe Clay Edwards ShowTHE DEATH OF THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT (Ep #886)1- Daniel Penny (a real American hero) was found not guilty, BLM leader Hawk Newsome immediately threatens to burn cities down and all of America collectively say's FA-F'N-FO & TRY THAT IN A SMALL TOWN
2- Donald J. Trump says that Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney should both go to prison for their roles in the January 6th committee
3- Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba used his most recent episode of “Ask Antar” to thank supporters and reassure residents the city of Jackson is moving forward even as he faces multiple corruption charges.
2024-12-101h 26The Clay Edwards ShowJACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - MAYOR LUMUMBA CLAIMS BEING PURSUED BY FBI IS NOT ANYTHING FOREIGN TO HIMJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba used his most recent episode of “Ask Antar” to thank supporters and reassure residents the city of Jackson is moving forward even as he faces multiple corruption charges.
In October, a federal grand jury indicted Lumumba, Ward Six Councilman Aaron Banks, and Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens in connection with a bribery scheme to bring a convention center hotel to downtown Jackson.
The comments mark only the second time the mayor has discussed the indictment since it was unsealed on November 7.
“People have been keepin...2024-12-1018 min
The Empower PodcastSpencer Ritchie: Indictments and Hope for The City with SoulOn November 6, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and Jackson Councilman Aaron Banks were indicted on federal bribery charges. A few months earlier, Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigned from office and pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery. In this episode host Grant Callen sat down with Jackson resident and attorney Spencer Ritchie to discuss these indictments, the charges they are facing, and the impact on the city. This is a dark day for Jackson, but also a season of hope as the city looks to elect a new leader in the spring o...2024-11-2743 minThe Clay Edwards ShowVIDEO- JACKSON, MS- DID A CRIMESTOPPERS TIP TYING JXN MAYOR TO DOPE BOYS LEAD TO ARREST OF THREE JPD COPS?🚨BOMBSHELL REPORT🚨
Did the #Crimestoppers tip that tied City of Jackson - Government's Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to top dope boys lead to the arrest of three of Jackson Police Department's top cops? I straight up asked them in my interview this morning. - Discover the timeline when authorities were actively monitoring a suspected "dope house." - Learn about the connection of **Chokwe Lumumba**, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, to this location. - Uncover how a Crime Stoppers tip played a pivotal role in this investigation. **Highlights:** - **00:00** - Introduction to the investigation timeline - **01:30** - The signif...2024-11-2603 minThe Clay Edwards ShowTHE ANTHONY FOX & DESMOND BARNEY TELL ALL INTERVIEW (Ep #877)Get ready for a bombshell episode of Mississippi's Most Incendiary Talk Radio Show & Podcast, where host Clay Edwards, alongside his co-host, the former Hinds County Assistant District Attorney for over a decade, Shaun Yurtkuran, delve into the murky waters of Jackson's law enforcement with two exclusive guests: former Jackson Police Department officers Anthony Fox and Desmond Barney.
In this no-holds-barred, tell-all interview, Fox and Barney break their silence on the George Robinson murder case that shook the city to its core. They'll recount the harrowing details of their arrest, the trial, and what life has been like...2024-11-251h 33The Clay Edwards ShowFAFO FRIDAY W/ FRED SHANK & SHAUN YURTKURAN (Ep #876)State Rep. Fred Shanks & my regular co-host Shaun Yurtkuran join the show today as we discuss a new bill Fred is getting ready to introduce that would force elected officials to temporarily step down (with pay) if they've been charged with a felony in conjunction with the use of their office. This is in response to Hinds County D.A Jody Owens being the alleged ring leader in a massive corruption and bribery scandal with Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and multiple city council members, lobbyist and more.
We also discussed school choice and more.
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12 News On DemandMississippi Insight for 11-17-2024: Henry, White and ReevesRetired Mississippi Asst. Attorney General John R. Henry offers his thoughts on the federal bribery indictments of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, councilman Aaron Banks and Hinds County DA Jody Owens. State Auditor Shad White discusses his Project Momentum audit. And Gov. Tate Reeves remains focused on state income tax elimination. Hosted by 12 News' Byron Brown and produced by Tom Wright.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media2024-11-1820 minThe Conservative Colonel PodcastE32 Trump Won, What`s Next?Join Harrison Daws as he talks about Jackson, MS Major Chokwe Antar Lumumba Federal Charges, President-Elect Trump's picks for appointments, Corruption in Congress, the New Republican Senate Leader, and the biggest point of all: WHAT'S NEXT FOR CONSERVATIVES AND HOW TO HELP TRUMP MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.2024-11-141h 00
The Sit Down with Russ LatinoThe Sit Down | Jackson Bribery ScandalIn this episode of "The Sitdown with Russ Latino," we have a robust lineup to discuss recent developments in the Jackson bribery scandal. Last week, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks were identified as alleged co-conspirators. This scandal had previously led former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee to plead guilty to bribery earlier this year.Russ is joined by Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote, Mississippi State Representative Shanda Yates, and Public Service Commissioner De'Keither Stamps, all of whom represent communities affected by this situation in the Jackson...2024-11-1348 min
It's a New Day with Rip DanielsIt's a New Day: 11-7-24 CronyismJackson's Mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, indicted on federal corruption charges and revisiting the various ways Donald John's businesses raked in $2.4 billion during his first four years as President as he is poised to repeat the process, with even more hotels being utilized for the process of mass deportations. 2024-11-082h 30The Clay Edwards ShowJACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - WANNABE DICTATOR IN-CHIEF CHOKWE LUMUMBA SAYS BLACK RESIDENTS OWE HARRIS VOTEThe soon to be convicted felon (allegedly of course) that's most likely going to be looking for a presidential pardon for federal political bribery and corruption charges Chowe Antar Lumumba has chimed in and says that Jackson, Mississippi's black residents owe their votes to Kamala Harris because she's the reason their getting their self-inflicted water crisis of incompetence fixed and so his little girls know they can grow up to be anything they want to be one day.
2024-10-2813 minThe Clay Edwards ShowFAFO FRIDAY W/ SHAUN YURTKURAN - OLD TV SHOWS, MENENDEZ BROTHERS, JXN DRAMA & MORE (Ep #857)We open up the show with a sad story about me running over a black cat on hey 49 on the way to the radio station this morning, this some how led to us discussing old TV Land style television shows for the first 20 minutes of the show.
We then pivoted to discussing the Menendez Brothers potentially getting released from prison after new evidence suggest that they were sexually abused by their father and that is what led them to killing their parents back in 1989. They have been in prison for 34 years!!
We ended up discussing...2024-10-251h 49The Clay Edwards ShowJACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - MAYOR LUMUMBA CLAIMS "I HAVER NEVER CONSPIRED WITH ANYONE TO COMMIT A CRIME"JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba responded Monday to claims that he could be one of the three remaining unidentified co-conspirators involved in a bribery scheme that has brought down one city councilwoman. “With respect to any allegations or speculation on that, I have never conspired with anyone to commit a crime,” he said. “There may be a time and place where I will expound on that at an appropriate moment, but at this point in time, that’s all I have to represent.” Lumumba spoke to reporters at a media briefing on Monday, where he responded...2024-10-2213 min
The Kim Wade ShowKIM DISCUSSING THE MAYOR OF JXN'S APPARENT LEGAL ISSUES (Ep #646)The walls are closing in on Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and his inner circle of free the land thugs after the guilty plea of another close associate and the information from the indictment. Listen to Kim break it down like only Kim Wade can
2024-10-181h 20The Clay Edwards ShowFAFO FRIDAY W/ SHAUN YURTKURAN - THE BEGINING OF THE END FOR CHOKWE & COMPANY? (Ep #853)Shaun Yurtkuran joins me on the Clay Edwards Show to discuss the most recent guilty plea in the federal corruption case over a real estate deal for a new convention center hotel in Jackson, Mississippi. So far one city councilwoman and the business partner of Hinds County D.A. Jody Owens have plead guilty and all signs point to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds D.A. Jody Owens and current Jackson city council president Aaron Banks all being the co-conspirators listed in the previously mentioned felons indictments. We'll discuss if we could actually see any of them end up...2024-10-181h 40The Clay Edwards ShowFAFO LIVE W/ KINGFISH & CLAY - CHOKWE, JODY & BANKS INDICTMENTS IMMINENT?There wasn't a live radio show this morning as I had some personal business to tend to, but I did do a nearly 3 hour livestream with the breaking news out of the city of Jackson. The legendary Kingfish joined me for the full first hour, then it was all me & the live commentors for an hour, then we jumped in on the WLBT livestream and listened to CJ Lemasters so masterfully breakdown what happened. This was really one of my favorite pieces of content I've ever been a part of.
Breaking news from Jackson Jambalaya: Another domino...2024-10-172h 41The Clay Edwards ShowFRED SHANK DISCUSSING CHOKWE LUMUMBA SHOWING UP TO SAVE JXN COMMITTEEState Rep. Fred Shanks joins us to discuss the 2nd meeting of the Save JXN committee down at the state capitol last week. Mayor Chokwe Lumumba actually showed up, listen and find out what he said.
2024-09-3017 minThe Clay Edwards ShowCHOKWE BLAMES STATE FOR CITY LOSING TOPGOLF & COSTCO TO RIDGELANDJackson, Mississippi mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba blame the state of Mississippi for the city of Jackson losing Costco & Topgolf locations to the city of Ridgeland, which is absolutely false and as comical as anything he's ever said
2024-09-1916 minThe Clay Edwards ShowTHALIA MARA HALL UPDATE & CITY OF JXN ORDERED TO DEED OVER SMITH-WILLS STADIUM AG LYNN FITCHJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has ordered the city of Jackson to turn over the parcel where Smith-Wills Stadium is located by September 30 or face legal action. In a September 13 letter to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Fitch said she had determined that terms of the lease granting the parcel to the city had been violated, and the state would take “appropriate action to enforce the reverter language of the 1944 deed.” Included with the one-page letter is a quit claim deed. Fitch tells Lumumba to seek council approval for the deed, and to execute and deliver it t...2024-09-1810 minThe Clay Edwards ShowJackson, Mississippi residents concerned about new parking meters in Downtown JXN, mayor responds!JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The City of Jackson installed new parking meters downtown earlier this year.
According to Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the kiosks are meant to produce revenue for the capital city, but some people are not fans of the new system.
“I’m not in favor of the parking industry downtown. I think the city could look at other alternatives for generating revenue,” said Barry Howard, who works downtown.
Currently, it costs a dollar an hour to park downtown. You can pay at the meter with coins or a card or fro...2024-08-1310 minThe Clay Edwards ShowCHOKWE ACCUSES KINGFISH OF BEING PART OF CONSPIRACY TO STEAL SMITH WILLS STADIUMHour #1 - Kingfish W/ Jackson Jambalaya joins me to discuss a multitude of topics
-Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba actually accuses Kingfish of being part of a conspiracy to steal Smith-Wills Stadium from the city and give it back to the state.
2024-07-2315 minThe Clay Edwards ShowLumumba stands behind comments saying water takeover could make city ‘no longer Black’JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba stands behind comments he made in a private phone call that a water takeover could make the city “no longer Black.”
“I am proud that I live in a majority Black city. And I don’t apologize for that,” he said. “Now does that mean that I have any ill intent or ill will or any designs against anybody else? Absolutely not.”
“But we’re like anybody else. There is some comfort in being able to be in a space that looks like you, that relates to you culturally...2024-07-0916 minThe Clay Edwards ShowCHOKWE FINALLY CALLS SMITH-WILLS REPO "RACISM" (05/21/24)1. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba finally gets around to blaming the state of Mississippi repo'ing Smith-Wills Stadium on racism.
2024-05-2118 minThe Clay Edwards ShowBREAKING NEWS - LIVE REACTION TO THE TATE, CHOKWE & JODY'S JXN CRIME PRESS CONF.The state of Mississippi is having to step up to help save jxn again, again. This time with a massive, multi-agency crime fighting initiative known as "Operation Unity". Here is my reaction in live time to the press conference today with Gov. Tate Reeves, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones, JPD Chief Joseph Wade, Captiol Police Chief Bo Lucky, DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell along with some other state agency heads and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba from the site of the viral drive-by shooting video that broke the internet late last week in North Jackson
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Haymarket Books LiveWhat’s the future? Where do We go from here?: A Souls LaunchJoin Haymarket Books and Souls for a discussion of the campaign to free Mutulu Shakur.
This panel will examine the legacy of Dr. Mutulu Shakur and what this current generation of activists can learn and apply from his political history as an activist, health worker, and political prisoner. What does the experience to win his release have to teach us about remaining COINTELPRO-era political prisoners and contemporary BLM-generation activists?
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Rukia Lumumba is the Executive Director of the People’s Advocacy Institute, co-coordinator of the Electoral Justice Project, and campaign co-coordinator of the successful Committee to Elect Chokwe Antar Lumumba fo...2023-05-201h 29
The Next WorldThe People Must Decide! Rukia Lumumba from the People's Advocacy Institute, Jackson, MississippiOn this episode, we talk with Rukia Lumumba from the People’s Assembly, Jackson, Mississippi. Together, we discuss the state of Mississippi’s attempts to disenfranchise Black political power, and the revolutionary organizing happening now in response.Rukia Lumumba was named a "New Activist" by Essence magazine and an "Emerging Leader" by the Congressional Black Caucus. She is the daughter of community justice icons, the late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and Nubia Lumumba, and continues the Lumumba family's rich history of advancing issues and initiatives that elevate the legal economical, health and educational rights of individuals, families and comm...2023-04-2448 min
Freedom DreamsThe Community is the Family and the Family is the Community"We consider ourselves an incubator for transformative justice here in the south. We are committed to really creating a new way of being, of dealing with violence." - Rukia Lumumba, Executive Director, People's Advocacy Institute.
Rukia Lumumba comes from a lineage of Black Freedom Fighters. Her dad was Chokwe Lumumba, former member of the Republic of New Africa and eventual mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. She is the Executive Director of the People's Advocacy Institute, co-coordinator of the Electoral Justice Project, and campaign co-coordinator of the successful Committee to Elect Chokwe Antar Lumumba for Mayor...2023-04-1925 min
#RolandMartinUnfilteredMiss. GOP want to take over Jackson; Tucker Carlson hates diverse Biden judges;BC-U names head coach2.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. GOP want to take over Jackson; Tucker Carlson hates diverse Biden judges;BC-U names head coach
The Republican-controlled Mississippi House passed a bill to create a new court district in part of the capital city of Jackson with judges who would be appointed rather than elected. So yes, a primarily white entity will appoint judges for one of the blackest cities in America. Jackson's mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, is here to explain how this will affect his community.
Republicans are having a fit over Biden's judicial appointments. Some believe Biden is discriminating against tho...2023-02-091h 57
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Police Stop and SearchWe’re joined by Professor Matthew Hall today to learn about our rights when dealing with the police – when they stop you, when they come to your home.On Friday, June 19, 2020, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba signed an executive order amending the Use of Force Policy for the Jackson Police Department. It’s on the JPD website. Many police departments have website, facebook pages, and other ways you can learn about the police in your area. https://www.jacksonms.gov/departments/jackson-police-department/ The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Enforcement Period concluded Sunday, November...2022-12-2044 min
Dirty Napkins PodcastDirty Napkins - Chokwe A. Lumumba @ Godfery's NorthSend us a textIt's week 2 for Dirty Napkins & J. Taylor sits down with Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to discuss his influence, heritage, vision for the city of Jackson, and more. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel & follow us on Social Media! Letâs get some napkins dirty. 2022-09-2250 min
On the Ground w Esther Iverem‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2022: Residents and Mayor of Jackson Speak Out on a History of Racism, Deadly Disinvestment, and Political Corruption that Created Water Crisis Residents of Jackson Mississippi spoke out this week at a national town hall sponsored by the Poor Peoples campaign.The failed infrastructure of the capital of Mississippi is a long-standing problem rooted in the history of racism in the state, and in the lack of national investment in infrastructure for water as a human right. With the Rev. William Barber, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Rukia Lumumba, journalist Roland Martin and more.
The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new...2022-09-1656 min
AmericastErin BrockovichLegendary environmental activist talks America’s contaminated water supply.The entire population of Jackson, Mississippi lost access to safe running water after excessive rainfall and flooding. But it’s not the first time there’s been issues with the city’s water supply, or the first case of contaminated drinking water in the US. Justin and Sarah speak to environmental activist Erin Brockovich, who won a case over safe drinking water in California, before being portrayed on film by Julia Roberts. They’re also joined by Corey Stern, the lawyer representing 1,600 Jackson residents in their lawsuits a...2022-09-0748 min
AmanpourWhat to expect from new UK PM Liz TrussBritain has its fourth prime minister in six years, after Liz Truss visited Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland for the royal handshake, a formality that propelled her to head of government, and to become the third female prime minister of the country. Thus ends the Boris Johnson era, signified by high drama, a litany of scandals, and a country in deep crisis. The challenges facing Prime Minister Truss are monumental, with high inflation and soaring energy bills. To discuss her daunting in-tray and the UK’s future on the international stage, Christiane speaks with Labour member of the House of Lo...2022-09-0656 min
AmanpourWhat to expect from new UK PM Liz TrussBritain has its fourth prime minister in six years, after Liz Truss visited Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland for the royal handshake, a formality that propelled her to head of government, and to become the third female prime minister of the country. Thus ends the Boris Johnson era, signified by high drama, a litany of scandals, and a country in deep crisis. The challenges facing Prime Minister Truss are monumental, with high inflation and soaring energy bills. To discuss her daunting in-tray and the UK’s future on the international stage, Christiane speaks with Labour member of the House of...2022-09-0655 min
The University of BillyHow Do the Stinky Water Pipes in Jackson, MS Show the Garbage of Socialism?A flood (climate change) has caused the latest problem with the water system of Jackson, MS. Just like Flint, MI you have a democrat mayor and republican governor. The mayor says the cause is racism and I say it is the government since they own 100% of the problem. Since Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is a loud and proud socialists promoting violent revolution, it is appropriate to say things after Joe Biden and his speech on MAGA republicans.2022-09-0504 min#RolandMartinUnfilteredJackson Water Crisis, $325M lawsuit against AT&T, BLM's Future, Blacks & Racism, Jamarion Robinson9.1.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackson Water Crisis, $325M lawsuit against AT&T, BLM's Future, Blacks & Racism, Jamarion Robinson
The water crisis in Mississippi's state capitol continues. Tonight, Roland talks to Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, to find out how much longer the city will be with little to no water.
Jamarion Robinson was shot at least 59 times by two Georgia officers in 2016. His mother's initial lawsuit got thrown out. But a federal appeals court ruled a lawsuit against the officers who killed him could move forward because sovereign immunity did not extend to shooting an unconscious s...2022-09-022h 17
How We BreatheEp 4: Free the Land, with Rukia LumumbaIn this episode, we speak with Rukia Lumumba, Executive Director of the People's Advocacy Institute in Jackson, Mississippi. Lumumba's worldview is shaped by revolutionary struggles for equal rights, self-determination, and community healing. She is the daughter of the late Chokwe Lumumba - the radical attorney and Black nationalist leader who served two terms as Mayor of Jackson. In her work, she is molding a vision of community-led governance, justice and transformation born from these legacies. 2022-03-2923 min
The Mother Jones PodcastAre These Black Leaders on the Cusp of a New National Movement?With everything going on these days—we’ll spare you the list of existential crises we’re currently living through—now seems like the perfect time to hear from two leaders who have a revolutionary vision of what this country could be.
Last week, in a special livestream event, Mother Jones reporter and columnist Nathalie Baptiste spoke to two fascinating politicians that may be on the cusp of a national movement. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is the youngest-ever mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. India Walton won a historic upset primary against a four-term incumbent and is the Democratic nominee...2021-10-2155 minAmanpourAmanpour: Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Mike Rogers, Mark Hetfield, Ahmad Sarmast and Zarifa AdibaBianna Golodryga talks to Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, who is bracing his city as hurricane Ida continues to charge across the country as a tropical storm. As the chaos in Afghanistan continues, Mike Rogers, the former chair of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, discusses what happens now as the August 31 deadline looms. Mark Hetfield, President and CEO of HIAS Refugee Agency, talks about what lies ahead for those who have been evacuated from Kabul. Ahmad Sarmast, the founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, and Zarifa Adiba, the conductor of the Zohra Orchestra, discuss...2021-08-3055 min
Chalkboard Ch@tA Ch@t with Dr. Ebony Lumumba - First Lady of Jackson, JSU English Department Chair, and founder of MOJO talks about the Mississippi Book Festival, Angie Thomas, Dr. Jill Biden, Write On, Mississippi! Podcast & More!Germaine Flood has a one-on-one, in-depth chat with Dr. Ebony Lumumba, Department Chair of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communication at Jackson State University, Founder of MOJO (Mother's Obtaining Justice & Opportunities) non-profit organization, Co-host of the "Write On, Mississippi!" podcast in partnership with the Mississippi Book Festival and MPB, in addition to serving as Mississippi's Capital City of Jackson First Lady & wife of Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, as she discusses her passion for education and how she balances it all.For more information about Chalkboard Ch@t - An MPB Education Podcast visit: chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org.2021-08-2036 min
Chalkboard Ch@tPromo: A Ch@t with Dr. Ebony Lumumba - First Lady of Jackson, JSU English Department Chair, and founder of MOJO talks about the Mississippi Book Festival, Angie Thomas, Dr. Jill Biden, Write On, Mississippi! Podcast & More!Tune into Chalkboard Ch@t, August 20th, as Germaine Flood has a one-on-one, in-depth chat with Dr. Ebony Lumumba, Department Chair of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communication at Jackson State University, Founder of MOJO (Mother's Obtaining Justice & Opportunities) non-profit organization, Co-host of the "Write On, Mississippi!" podcast in partnership with the Mississippi Book Festival and MPB, in addition to serving as Mississippi's Capital City of Jackson First Lady & wife of Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, as she discusses her passion for education and how she balances it all.For more information about Chalkboard Ch@t...2021-08-1301 min
Climate Justice, Y'allS1E5: Democracy & Climate Change with Nsombi Lambright-Haynes, Bee Moorehead, and Andrea MillerThis is Climate Justice, Y'all!, a podcast dedicated to lifting up and centering the climate and environmental justice movement in the South. Climate Justice, Y'all
In this episode, Abigail and Marésha chat with Nsombi Lambright-Haynes (One Voice), Bee Moorehead (Texas Impact), and Andrea Miller (People Demanding Action). We’re talking about the importance of protecting our democratic institutions in the context of bold, ambitious climate action. Nsombi, Bee, and Andrea are three of the leading Southern voices when it comes to democracy, voting rights, and why it matters.
Nsombi Lambright-Haynes. One Voice, a statewide lea...2021-07-1058 min
Mississippi Edition6/15/2021 - Southern Baptists Convention Annual Meeting | Centene Settlement | Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba The Southern Baptists Convention wrestles with deep internal division in Nashville. Then, a healthcare company pays out eight figures to settle a lawsuit filed by the State of Mississippi. And, our conversation with Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba continues. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-06-1524 min
Mississippi Edition6/14/2021 - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba | COVID-19 Vaccines | Wind Energy Project Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba stares down a second term full of challenge. Then, the State Health Officer says low demand has forced him to turn away hundreds of thousands of vaccines. And, a major wind farm project is green-lit in Tunica. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-06-1422 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonBiden’s First 100 Days: Part TwoIn the final half of this two-part panel, hosted by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and moderated by Mark and Nkechi Taifa, panelists dig deeper into the topics President Biden covered in his first formal address to Congress. LaTosha Brown opens with remarks on voter suppression and then participants provide additional analysis and reflection on topics including unemployment, international relations, reparations, and police violence. The panel closes with moving remarks by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi.
Moderated by: Mark Thompson and Nkechi Taifa, Esq., President, The Taifa Group, Author, Black Power Lawyer
Panelists: Dr. E...2021-05-0441 min
Women for Progress Radio ShowWomen for Progress Radio: Guests, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba; Cassandra Welchlion2021-04-021h 11
The Mother Jones PodcastWhat Happened in Jackson, Mississippi, Was a Catastrophe—and a Warning SignBoiling water to drink and bathe. Collecting rainwater to flush toilets. Using bottled water distributed by the National Guard to take care of basic hygiene.
For four weeks, tens of thousands of people in Jackson, Mississippi, did not have access to clean water. Freezing winter storms wreaked havoc on Jackson’s old and crumbling water infrastructure. In mid-February the city experienced 80 water main breaks, leaving tens of thousands of residents were left without running water. But while the Texas blackouts dominated the news cycle, Jackson’s water crises received far less attention, even as it extended into its...2021-03-2422 min
State Of PlayThe Stimulus & Economic ImpactInterviews & Discussions with Mayor Sheldon Neeley (Flint, MI), Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba (Jackson, MS), Ada Briceño (Unite Here, Local 11), and Jason Furman (Harvard Kennedy School)2021-03-2327 min
Mississippi Edition3/9/21 - Jackson Mayor Seeks Support | MSDH Reflects on Pandemic | Supporting Working WomenOfficials in the city of Jackson say the current water crisis is nearing an end, but certain underlying issues still need to be reconciled.Then, as the state approaches the one year anniversary of its first case of COVID-19, health officials reflect on the year that was.Plus, as the nation recognizes National Women’s Month, advocates in Mississippi say more must be done to support low-income single mothers.Segment 1:Water restoration in Jackson is nearly complete after over three weeks of outages. Public Works Director Charles Williams says most re...2021-03-0925 min
Mississippi EditionJackson Infrastructure | Faith Leaders Support Medicaid Expansion | Cigarette TaxProgress is made restoring water to Jackson residents, but the symptoms of a old and crumbling infrastructure remain.Then, state faith leaders send a unified message of support for Medicaid expansion.Plus, a coalition of health advocates press the legislature for a higher cigarette tax.Segment 1:An estimated five thousand residents in Jackson have not had running water since the winter storm last month. City officials say there's work to be done, but an end could be near. The saga has brought the deteriorating condition of Capital City's infrastructure to...2021-03-0825 min
Mississippi Edition3/2/21 - Water Restoration in Jackson Lags | Tax Plan Analysis: Part 2 | PSC Infrastructure ReviewWater outages continue in Jackson as treatment and distribution facilities struggle to reach pressure levels high enough to service parts of the city.Then, the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act receives scrutiny from policy analysts and state leaders.Plus, the Mississippi's Public Service Commission announces a comprehensive review of the the state's utility infrastructure.Segment 1:Water outages continue in the capital city following last month's severe winter event. Prolonged temperatures at or below freezing during the storm caused officials to shut down the city's water treatment and distribution facilities. ...2021-03-0223 min
Mississippi Edition3/1/21 - Jackson Water Crisis Continues | New Vaccine & COVID Case Rise | Tax Plan Analysis: Part 1The water crisis in the Capital City continues as residents face prolonged outages. City officials weigh in.Then, the coronavirus vaccination rollout accelerates following delays brought on by last month’s winter storm.Plus, an analysis of the Mississippi Tax Freedom Act.Segment 1:Residents in parts of the capital city have been without running water for nearly two weeks. Jackson's water treatment plants were unable to operate during last month’s winter storm, and many pipes froze. City officials expected to have the water pressure stabilized and restored over the weekend, inst...2021-03-0125 min
Mississippi Edition2/22/21 - Capital City Water Issues | Vaccine Hesitancy in Black Community | Society of MS ArchivistsThe mayor of the Capital city assesses the city’s infrastructure and water challenges following a week-long winter storm.Then, vaccine hesitancy continues to be prominent within the Black community - including health care workers.Plus, the Society of Archivists responds to a bill designed to restructure of the board of Archives and History.Segment 1:Parts of Mississippi are still under a boil water advisory nearly a week since the winter storm started. Temperatures in much of the state rose well above freezing over the weekend, allowing much of the accumulated ic...2021-02-2225 min
Mississippi Edition2/5/21 - Vaccine Rollout Draws Out-of-staters | Jackson Youth Curfew | COVID and Immigrant Communities | Teacher Loan RepaymentMississippi’s vaccine rollout is drawing attention from neighboring states as outside residents cross state lines to get shots.And the mayor of the capital city institutes a curfew in an attempt to curb crime.Then, we examine how Mississippi’s Hispanic communities have withstood the coronavirus pandemic.Plus, the Senate passes a teacher loan repayment program.Segment 1:State health officials are adding new drive-thru vaccine appointments weekly, trying to meet a growing demand for coronavirus inoculations. Residents 65 and older, as well as residents 16 and older with underlying heal...2021-02-0523 min
Between the LinesBetween The Lines with the Mayor of JacksonYou are listening to the Best Damn Radio Talk Show Period “Between the Lines!” With your hosts with the most Nick Davis, Comedian LL, & Nika Nelson! We have a very special guest hosts on the show tonight Jackson MS very own Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba! Also, we have the Director of “My Brother’s Keeper” and Open Arms Healthcare the Beautiful, Intelligent, Talented, Courageous, and Humorous Deja Abdul-Haqq! So, get ready for Between the Lines!2020-07-152h 00
Mississippi Edition7/9/20 - Gov. Addresses COVID Hospitalization and Vetoes Legislation | Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba | Book Club: Po' MonkeysThe Governor cautions residents, vetoes legislation and defends monuments.Then, the Mayor of Jackson describes the measures the capital city is taking to fight the trend of rising COVID cases.Plus, in today’s book club, the history of an iconic blues lounge chronicled through photos in the book, “Po’ Monkeys.”Segment 1:Mississippi's current hospitalization rate is now the third highest in the country - trailing only Arizona and Texas. The state has seen cases of COVID spike in the last two weeks, causing hospitalizations to reach their highest levels since th...2020-07-0900 minMississippi Edition6/4/20 - Protests and Homeland Security | Civil Unrest as Agent of Change | Book Club: The Cost of These DreamsAs protests continue in cities across the nation we examine the role of Homeland Security in preserving the safety of America’s cities and citizens.Then, those seeking reform and an end to systemic racism are marching and shouting to be heard. We look closer at the role of civil unrest as an agent of change.Plus, in today’s book club, a Mississippian who is one of the most read sportswriters in the country tells us about his book, “The Cost of These Dreams.”Segment 1:Earlier this week, President Donald Trump ad...2020-06-0400 min
Things I Gotta Say#2 - Overstepping Officials, Rights, and The ConstitutionWe discuss the situation with Shelley Luther's salon in Dallas, TX as well as Jackson, MS mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's executive order suspending what he claims are open carry laws.2020-05-1357 min
Next Left26: How Bernie Sanders Is Making the Next Left PossibleThe roots of the Next Left podcast go back almost exactly a year—energized by the wave of progressive activism sweeping the country, we wanted to take a deep dive into the new politics of this moment. The idea was to talk politics with the people who were upending primaries and general elections across the country... by challenging incumbents, taking on party establishments and, above all, bringing fresh ideas to the campaign trail and to governance.
Over the past six months, we’ve gone to Capitol Hill, where we met with members of "the squad," like Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlai...2019-11-1931 min
Next Left18: Chokwe Antar Lumumba: Being a Radical Means Getting to the Root Causes of InjusticeJackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has a vision that distinguishes him from most elected officials in the United States, even from most progressive elected officials. He is not afraid of the world radical, in fact he relishes discussions about what it means to go to the root of challenging issues, to identify the sources of injustice, and to address them. Mayor Lumumba comes from an activist family, his father, Chokwe Lumumba, was a legendary figure in Jackson and nationally, a brilliant lawyer, and organizer with the Republic of New Afrika and other groups on behalf of communities that have...2019-09-2432 min
The AppealEpisode 32: Mayor of Jackson Faces Uphill Battle for Police AccountabilityElected in 2017 to much fanfare from progressives, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba promised to transform Jackson, Mississippi, into the “most radical city on the planet.” But almost immediately, one of Lumumba's signature reforms—an effort to hold police more accountable for on-the-job shootings—was met with tremendous opposition. This week, we are joined by Jackson reporter and Appeal contributor Ko Bragg to discuss this conflict, the promise and limits of reform, and what lessons can be learned from the ongoing political experiment in Jackson, Mississippi.2019-02-2819 min
Podcast From A Poverty Skola -#1Consciousness Vs.Hegenomy -ode to Jeff Adachi,Chokwe Lumumba & many moreWalking on “strategic street” Deconstructing the process of politrickster infiltration -An Ode to Jeff Adachi Chokwe Lumumba and Paul Wellstone who walked in truth all the way to the other side2019-02-2504 min
In Deep with Angie Coiro: InterviewsD.D. Guttenplan – The Next Republic: The Rise of the New Radical MajorityShow #221 | Guest: D.D. Guttenplan | Show Summary: Who are the new progressive leaders emerging to lead the post-Trump return to democracy in America? National political correspondent and award-winning author D.D. Guttenplan's new book The Next Republic is an extraordinarily intense and wide-ranging account of the recent fall and incipient rise of democracy in America. The Next Republic profiles eight successful activists who are changing the course of American history right now: Jane McAlevey, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Jane Kleeb, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Waleed Shahid, Corbin Trent, Zack Exley, and Zephyr Teachout. ...2018-11-0400 minMississippi EditionTuesday, August 14th, 2018On today's show:The Capital City's troubled zoo is under new management, and the mayor says he's not interested in relocating it. Then, a conversation from StoryCorps in Mississippi. And, find out how the state's first rural charter school is faring and what more could be in store for the Delta.Guests include:Chokwe Antar Lumumba - Mayor of JacksonAmanda Johnson - Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter SchoolLaTasha Capers - Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-08-1500 min
Mississippi EditionTuesday, August 14th, 2018On today's show:
The Capital City's troubled zoo is under new management, and the mayor says he's not interested in relocating it. Then, a conversation from StoryCorps in Mississippi. And, find out how the state's first rural charter school is faring and what more could be in store for the Delta.
Guests include:
Chokwe Antar Lumumba - Mayor of Jackson
Amanda Johnson - Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
LaTasha Capers - Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School2018-08-1500 minMississippi EditionTuesday, August 14th, 2018On today's show:
The Capital City's troubled zoo is under new management, and the mayor says he's not interested in relocating it. Then, a conversation from StoryCorps in Mississippi. And, find out how the state's first rural charter school is faring and what more could be in store for the Delta.
Guests include:
Chokwe Antar Lumumba - Mayor of Jackson
Amanda Johnson - Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
LaTasha Capers - Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School2018-08-1500 min
Jacobin RadioThe Dig: Radicalizing Jackson with Chokwe Antar LumumbaIt's yet the latest installment in our ongoing series on the Left and electoral politics. Dan’s guest is Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. Last year, Mayor Lumumba pledged to make Jackson "the most radical city on the planet." Lumumba, who comes out of a decades-old revolutionary black nationalist movement, is serious about that. But he also faces challenges: Jackson is a majority black city which, like many such cities, has much of its wealth appropriated by its largely white suburbs. The human and infrastructural needs are enormous, and the tax base is thin. This is pr...2018-04-2500 min
The Benjamin Dixon ShowEpisode 577 | All My Thoughts on Latest Bernie Feud, Obama's Legacy, and Mayor Lumumba in Jackson, MS***EPISODE 577 | Notes and Links***Bernie Sanders is getting attacked over seemingly innocuous comments about Obama’s presidency. I avoided this conversation yesterday but woke up with some insight that I feel is valuable to the conversation. WARNING: You are NOT going to agree with everything I say. **********************************************************************************Thanks to all of our newest patrons! Ben T!Professor RandallYou are the REAL MVPs!Go to Patreon.com/theBpDShow to become a patron today. We have a new goal to bring video back to the show. We need 50 patrons to...2018-04-0637 min
Millennials Are Killing CapitalismEpisode 12: Anoa Changa On Puerto Rican Disaster Relief, Mutual Aid & Growing Up With Radical Parents Anoa Changa is an attorney in the Greater Atlanta Metropolitan area. She holds a Master in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University as well as a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law where she was a W.E.B Dubois fellowship recipient. Anoa serves on the board of the National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL). Aside from her life as an attorney, Anoa has been a grassroots digital organizer providing strategic support to several progressive organizations. A growing presence in the world of independent progressive media, Anoa hosts The Way with Anoa, a w...2018-03-221h 26Jacobin RadioThe Dig: Nomiki Konst on the Fight Inside the Democratic PartyNomiki Konst, a correspondent for The Young Turks and Sanders appointee to the DNC’s Unity Reform Commission, talks about the Berniecrat struggle against a corrupt neoliberal establishment to democratize the Democratic Party. This is the first in a series on electoral politics over the next couple of months that will include conversations about DSA’s electoral strategy, an interview with Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and more. Thanks to our supporters at Verso Books. Check out Greece and the Reinvention of Politics by Alain Badiou versobooks.com/books/2560-greece-and-the-reinvention-of-politics and The Progress of This Storm: Nature and Soci...2018-03-0200 min
Start Making Sense Clips“The Most Radical City on the Planet”: Chokwe Lumumba's Jackson, MississippiThe poorest state of the union is Mississippi, but its capital city, Jackson, has a mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who says he wants to make Jackson “the most radical city on the planet.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2017-12-2113 min
The Future Is A Mixtape016: DSA-Curious? #TrySocialismOn this episode, Matt & Jesse have a discussion with Kelsey Goldberg (@KelseyFGold) and Jack Suria Linares (@SuriaLinares213) from DSA-Los Angeles chapter about the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Kelsey and Jack explore their childhood and later political awakening by describing the moment (or moments) that led to not only their transcendent belief in socialism, but how they went beyond mere beliefs by deciding to take action and become activists and organizers via their self-discovery process. We will also learn about DSA’s history and contributions, as well as its future aims as a consequence of its recent National Convention. Ad...2017-09-071h 21
Community Party Radio ShowCPR hosted by David Samuels Show 51 July 18 2017 guest John HollisGuest John Holllis to discuss CT State Employees conncessions deal with Gov Malloy. The show also features an interview (courtesy of Democracy Now! https://www.democracynow.org/) with Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the new Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. The latest installment of our Policy Watch series will include analysis of the Hartford bankruptcy issue and the economic collapse in Kansas, which was caused by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget plan that is the model for President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget. David also talks about Johnny Eric Williams, a professor at Trinity College here in Hartford who created a nati...2017-07-191h 19
Daily Kos Radio - Kagro in the MorningKagro in the Morning - July 6, 2017YouTube | iTunes | LibSyn | Keep us on the air! Donate via Patreon or Square Cash David Waldman’s Hzaard shelf fell on him, he’s OK, but now it’s brökn. It’ll take more than that to take a new KITM from us! Greg Dworkin brings David, and us, the latest: Donald Trump, shopping for an Ottoman, is today’s least funny Polish joke. As Trump sows chaos around the globe, most G20 countries, including the US, see Merkel as leader of the free world. Retired general David Petraeus figures the world could just ignore Donald f...2017-07-061h 58
The Black Joy Mixtape Podcast#17 The Winner Is...Black JoyOver 100 HBCU presidents and Black male political correspondents decided to protect their interests rather than continuing the resistance that Black women started when 94% of them said "no to 9". Thankfully, the people are assembling and running for public office to make sure democracy is protected and actually represents our interests. Mayoral Candidate, Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi made a special appeal on the Black Joy Mixtape for why a people's agenda and our communities matter. And you know we had to talk "Shether!"2017-03-031h 16
Time for An AwakeningCHOKWE ANTAR LUMUMBAAttorney and activist, Chokwe Antar Lumumba joins us. Attorney Lumumba represents the family of Jonathan Sanders, who was choked to death by a police officer on July 8th 2015 in Stonewall Mississippi. Our guest will shine the spotlight on the injustice surrounding the case.2015-08-0200 min
VOICES UNLEASHEDHuman Rights Defender Chokwe LumumbaLumumba has worked to defend the rights of African American activists and communities. He has educated and organized student activists throughout the Midwest and the South and persuaded universities to attract and cultivate people of color. He has been on the frontline of protecting African American communities from drug trafficking and gang violence. He has opposed rights violations by local, state, and national law enforcement and intelligence agencies and vigilante groups; he has confronted the Ku Klux Klan in Michigan and Mississippi. Lumumba became an advocate for the protection of Black communities, following attacks by local police and vigilante groups. R...2014-10-282h 25
The Morning Quarterback 21 April 2014Morning Quarterback is a person who passes judgement on and criticizes something after the event (the Oxford Dictionary).
We take a look at the Sunday talk shows and much more.
Mañana Quarterback es una persona que juzga y critica algo después del evento (el Diccionario Oxford).
Echamos un vistazo a los programas dominicales y mucho más.
Vote Chokwe A. Lumumba on April 222014-04-2142 min
The CornerEp #8: Discussion on Lumumba & AlexanderSpecial guest Michael Johnson joins Nikki & Rae on "The Corner" to talk about the the legacy of Mayor Chokwe Lumumba & the case of Marissa Alexander. With very little coverage on the passing of Lumumba, who was mayor of Jackson, MS and the current case of Jacksonville, Florida resident Marissa Alexander, we felt that it is necessary to dedicate time to honor and express our thoughts and concerns. While raising questions for the community to think about. ---Michael, who is an artist, activist, youth advocate, community leader and member of the BYP100 offers great insight...2014-03-151h 15
Mayor Lumumba Walks ON"He would often say if you don't love the people, sooner or later you will betray the people. Love freed the Scott sisters. Love led to a basketball program that saw hundreds of young men go to college. Love led to the representation of thousands of clients over 16 districts. Love changed Jackson, Miss. Chokwe Lumumba was love,My father loved his family. He believed in family. He believed in community and he believed in community as a family.Chokwe Lumumba lives in the peoples' struggles. He will never die," Chokwe Antar Lumumba2014-03-0945 min
The F Word with Laura FlandersChokwe Lumumba's Solidarity Economics: Not Black or White, Just SmartIt’s one of the exasperating things about our not-so United States.
When white people in the North protest inequality outside city hall, it may take a while but eventually they’ll get noticed. Remember Occupy?
When black people in the South, by contrast, organize for years, elect one of their own and actually take over City Hall with a concrete plan, they can be in office for months without most Americans having heard of them.
Which makes it makes it particularly sad that Mayor Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson Mississippi passed away last week, before most people had any chance to h...2014-03-0602 min
KultureShokEntReportzThe Life & Legacy of Late Jackson MS Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, OSCARS,SpringCleaningA SPECIAL ELECTION DATE for the search of A new Mayor Of Jackson will be discussed plus focus on The Life & Legacy of City Of Jackson MS Late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba. We must discuss the highlight's of this year's Academy Awards in which Ellen Degeneres did a great job hosting. Aldo let's continue the talk of importance of de-cluttering , organization & spring cleaning2014-03-0443 min