Reparations—a system of redress for egregious injustices—are not foreign to the United States. Black Americans are the only group that has not received reparations for state-sanctioned racial discrimination, while slavery afforded some white families the ability to accrue tremendous wealth. Bmstv Flashback episode with Prof. James Taylor. Prof. Taylor lays out the argument from Callie House to modern rationale for Reparations.
Peace Action Maine – Focus on Palestine – February 2024
Recorded Sunday, February 18, 2024 Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, includes Musicians, Palestinians and (non) Citizenship, Fateh Azzam, Maine Poet Gary Lawless reads 4 Palestinian Poems and Excerpts from The Gaza Monologues.
Black Men Screaming – Celebration of 25 years Continued – Feb 8 2024
Bmstv continues it's celebration of 25 years on the air with an important episode,. March 31st 2011 episode - Topic - Black Farmers & their fight for restitution and dignity. Mr. Maurice Carver Host - Guests Mr. Elliot Booker & Mr. Reggie Raghu - Co-Hosts Time For An Awakening Radio Program, Ms. Lorie Jones - Executive Director - Village Circle Inc.
Let’s Connect – dredge project – Feb 1 2024
Dan Healey, Chair of the Board of Harbor Commissioners for Portland Harbor, Tom Dobbins, the commission’s former chair, and Bill Needleman, the Waterfront Coordinator for the City of Portland, discuss a major project to dredge along the private and public piers in Portland Harbor.
Both Sides of the Bars – 13th Forward – Jan 2024
In this episode of BSOTB, two members of 13th Forward – Jacalyn Goldzweig, leader of the 13th Forward Coalition for The Legal Aid Society, and Wilfredo Laracuente, 13th Forward leader, educator, and formerly incarcerated advocate, discuss their current legislative push to pass a constitutional amendment in New York State that would end slavery as punishment as a crime and companion legislation that would ensure that all those working inside are treated with dignity and respect.