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For this installment of the Redacted History Podcast, I had an enlightening and vulnerable conversation with Dorian Warren, the Co President of Community Change and Community Change Action. In this episode we discuss what life has been like for Dorian, a Black father living in Washington DC during a second Trump administration and the current military occupation of DC. We discuss how Trump wants to not only takeover DC but move to other progressive cities like Chicago, Dorian's hometown. Finally we talked about what folks who want to take action can plan to do over the next 3.5 years .  Community Change is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968 at the height of the civil rights movement by leaders of the civil rights and anti poverty movements. They fight for economic freedom, a care economy that allows families. Providers, and communities to access care, and an immigrant inclusive multiracial democracy. They believe that unless we can find a path toward an immigrant-inclusive multiracial democracy, the number of Americans excluded from basic social and economic protections will continue to increase, and conflicts over rights and resources will tear us apart. About Dorian Warren: Dorian Warren is co-President of  Community Change and Community Change Action. A progressive scholar, organizer and veteran media personality, Dorian has worked to advance racial, economic and social justice for more than two decades. Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, Dorian learned firsthand the power of unions to unleash economic opportunities. His great-grandparents were sharecroppers, his grandparents were janitors and his mother was a teacher in Chicago’s public schools for more than 40 years. You can find more information on Community Change and how to get involved here: https://www.communitychange.org Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Redacted History we are taking a deep dive into environmental racism, artificial intelligence, and how the race to conquer this new technology will come at the expense of Black people and marginalized communities. And Elon Musk is steering the ship. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: Dr. André White Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this installment of the Redacted History Podcast, I sat down with the ever knowledgeable Afua Atta-Mensah, the Director of Programs at Community Change. In this episode we discuss what an inclusive democracy looks like, how history impacts the present, and how you can get build coalitions and get active in your community going forward.  Community Change is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968 at the height of the civil rights movement by leaders of the civil rights and anti poverty movements. They fight for economic freedom, a care economy that allows families. Providers, and communities to access care, and an immigrant inclusive multiracial democracy. They believe that unless we can find a path toward an immigrant-inclusive multiracial democracy, the number of Americans excluded from basic social and economic protections will continue to increase, and conflicts over rights and resources will tear us apart. You can find more information on Community Change and how to get involved here: https://www.communitychange.org Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Redacted History Podcast we are taking a deep dive into United States/Israeli relations. Why does the United States love this country so much? How far do these lobby dollars really go? Education/Fundraising for Palestinians: https://irusa.org/middle-east/palestine/ https://donate.unrwa.org/int/en/general https://events.doctorswithoutborders.org/campaigns/Humanitarian-Aid-for-Gaza Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: Dr. André White Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this installment of the Redacted History Podcast we take a look back at the life and accomplishments of Harvey Milk, a Navy Veteran and the first openly gay man to hold political office in America. We also look back at his untimely death, how that unfolded, and his legacy. June 18, 2025 – The Trevor Project received official notice yesterday that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is initiating the closure of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program within 30 days, effective July 17, 2025. Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, released the following statement in response: “We received official notice that the Trump administration has ordered the closure of The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program, effective July 17, 2025. This means that, in 30 short days, this program that has provided life-saving services to more than 1.3 million LGBTQ+ young people will no longer be available for those who need it. “This is devastating, to say the least. Suicide prevention is about people, not politics. The administration’s decision to remove a bipartisan, evidence-based service that has effectively supported a high-risk group of young people through their darkest moments is incomprehensible. The fact that this news comes to us halfway through Pride Month is callous – as is the administration’s choice to remove the ‘T’ from the acronym ‘LGBTQ+’ in their announcement. Transgender people can never, and will never, be erased. “Congress can still act to reverse this fatal decision. We are asking everyone to join the overwhelming public support for evidence-based crisis services, and urge Congress to act. Learn more by visiting TheTrevorProject.org/ActNow. In September 2022, The Trevor Project began providing its best-practice crisis services to LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Lifeline. When individuals contact the 988 via phone, text, or chat, they are given the option to “press 3” or “reply PRIDE” to be connected with counselors trained specifically to assist LGBTQ+ contacts up to age 25. Initially, The Trevor Project served as the sole provider for the pilot phase of 988 LGBTQ+ youth specialized services, before transitioning to serve as one of seven centers that currently make up the LGBTQ+ Youth Subnetwork. The Trevor Project serves nearly 50% of the LGBTQ+ youth specialized services’ contact volume. In 2024 alone, The Trevor Project directly served more than 231,000 crisis contacts, and trained and supported nearly 250 crisis counselors and operational support staff to support the 988 Lifeline. Previously, the LGBTQ+ Youth Subnetwork received up to $50 million in restricted federal funds to provide these life-saving services. The Trevor Project’s supporters in the House and Senate advocated for the continued funding for these life-saving programs. The organization launched a petition to demand lawmakers protect LGBTQ+ youth and an Emergency Lifeline fundraising campaign. On June 2, 2025, more than 100 entertainment icons – across film, music, TV, sports, theater, comedy, fashion, culinary arts, and book publishing – joined The Trevor Project’s sign-on letter to protect federal funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention. If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: Dr. André White Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another installment of the Redacted History Podcast. This is a revisit episode where we take the a look back at the history, symbolism and, importance of Juneteenth. June 19th, or Juneteenth, commemorates June 19th, 1865 where enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were made aware that the Civil War was over and that slavery had been abolished --- 900 days after the Emancipation Proclamation. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: Dr. André White Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast. On this episode of the show  we will be discussing The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 or the 1994 Crime Bill was hailed as a solution to snuff out the “crime" problem. We will discuss what the purpose of this bill was. Did it work? Let's find out. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: Dr. André White Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this installment of Reacted History we are once again evaluating Ronald Reagan's presidency and his entire life as a whole. Was he always Republican? Why did he do what he did? What were his motivations? Did he ruin our lives? You can find the full visual episode of this episode on the podcast's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/e1N7RGXJZMg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/redactedhistory?redirect=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this enlightening episode of "Bloodstained Podcast," I delve into the profound importance of the Haitian Revolution and its enduring effects on contemporary Haiti. Join me as I explore how this monumental event, the first successful slave revolt in history, reshaped not only Haiti but also the course of global history. Discover the key figures, battles, and strategies that led to Haiti's independence from French colonial rule in 1804. I'll discuss the social, political, and economic repercussions of the revolution and how they have shaped modern-day Haiti's identity, culture, and struggles. From the establishment of the first black-led republic to the ongoing challenges of political instability and economic development, I'll analyze how the legacy of the Haitian Revolution continues to influence Haiti's path. Tune in for a rich discussion on the resilience, pride, and enduring spirit of the Haitian people, and gain a deeper understanding of the pivotal role this revolution played in the broader context of human rights and freedom movements around the world. Subscribe to the Bloodstained Podcast: https://pod.link/1733701428 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Redacted History Podcast, we are analyzing the dark history of medical racism in America. Go watch the visual version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@redactedhistory Go Buy "Under the Skin": https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/under-the-skin-linda-villarosa/1140508316?ean=9780525566229 Read My Dissertation: https://etd.ohiolink.edu/acprod/odb_etd/etd/r/1501/10?clear=10&p10_accession_num=dayton1702495713907418 Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Andre White Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Redacted History Podcast we go back in time and look at the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all Black WWII Fighter Pilot squadron that made history. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Redacted History we discussed the led American WWII battalion tasked with the important goal of sorting mail backlogs so that soldiers and their loved ones could stay in touch during the war. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of the Redacted History Podcast we are detailing the story of Andrée Borrel, a female espionage agent fighting on behalf of the French Resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II. Her passion for freedom and untimely murder at the age 24 are a story we should all know. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Ronald Regan's presidency and legacy manifest President Donald J Trump 40 years later? Visual Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiuj6a88Hiw Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast, and welcome to 2025! This year I want this podcast to be more interactive than it has ever been. Please send me your episode or series suggestions or literally anything you want to hear about. Anything is fair game! You can submit your suggestions at any of the places below! PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Redacted History Podcast, we are discussing the history of the colonization of Africa, mainly the Congo. We set the stage for how we got to the present day genocide in the Congo. And it all starts with Belgium, Berlin, King Leopold II, and the Berlin Conference of 1884. That leads us to the 20th century where the scramble for African resources intensifies leading to a genocide in present day Democratic Republic of Congo. A genocide that is still happening today. NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Civil War Widows in the 21st Century - https://youtu.be/jSbHRboYCY8?si=SbCkKv7qOuR2moHW What Does "WOKE" Mean: https://youtu.be/eMV4YCkjurc?si=0YKf1gyKTJvypAyX Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White AID FOR CONGO: Friends of the Congo: https://friendsofthecongo.org/ Embrace Relief: https://www.embracerelief.org/donation/foundation-galaxie-orphelinat-mer-ter-democratic-republic-of-congo-2022 Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/take-action/make-a-gift/?utm_medium=paid+search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_adgroup=Brand&utm_term=action%20against%20hunger&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4Y-sBhC6ARIsAGXF1g7PJ_ZDlfx7Jo1PAiW_zCuXWCWQpi6tghD0C1ph5vEQLP2EOXqj_nkaAt8HEALw_wcB Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/psearch-monthly-tabbed?ms=ADD2310U1U89&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-ONETIME&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4Y-sBhC6ARIsAGXF1g5zGdH3Lgqxc1S4vYSe7T7jnmJjllQEJKuUWabW0B-eoH51PvP09EoaAv18EALw_wcB UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS HAPPENING https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/drc/overview#1 https://www.unrefugees.org/news/democratic-republic-of-the-congo-refugee-crisis-explained/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast. This episode is part 4 of 4 part series of a deep dive into the life of Ronald Reagan. In this episode we will zoom out and take a look at how the Reagan presidency laid the foundation for the politics we are experiencing today in 2024. How did we get from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump? NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Albert Woodfox: 43 Years in Solitary Confinement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I7xDbNdnEc&t=9s What Does "WOKE" Mean: https://youtu.be/eMV4YCkjurc?si=0YKf1gyKTJvypAyX PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast. This episode is part 3 of 4 part series of a deep dive into the life of Ronald Reagan. In this episode we will examine the shortfalls of the Reagan administration. Why did he ignore so many people that needed help? What did he gain? NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Albert Woodfox: 43 Years in Solitary Confinement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I7xDbNdnEc&t=9s What Does "WOKE" Mean: https://youtu.be/eMV4YCkjurc?si=0YKf1gyKTJvypAyX PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast. This episode is part 2 of 4 part series of a deep dive into the life of Ronald Reagan. In part 2 we will pick up where we left off and look into how Reagan got his start politically. How did he become governor of California and how did this lay his foundation to the White House? And what did he have to sacrifice morally to get there? NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Albert Woodfox: 43 Years in Solitary Confinement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I7xDbNdnEc&t=9s What Does "WOKE" Mean: https://youtu.be/eMV4YCkjurc?si=0YKf1gyKTJvypAyX PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Episode Editor and Narrator: André White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Redacted History Podcast. On this episode we are taking a deep dive in part 1 of our 4 part series on Ronald Reagan. We are taking a look at how he got his start, his family life, and how a conservative was born. NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS: Albert Woodfox: 43 Years in Solitary Confinement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I7xDbNdnEc&t=9s What Does "WOKE" Mean: https://youtu.be/eMV4YCkjurc?si=0YKf1gyKTJvypAyX PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory Stay Connected with Me: https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: thisisredactedhistory@gmail.com Episode Script Writer and Researcher: Jordyn Howard Narrator and Editor: Andre White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices