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No, your brother was murdered (Part I)
Blackbelt Voices
02/26/20 • 9 min
In the early morning hours of May 6, 1960, Marvin Leonard Williams died in police custody at the former Faulkner County jail in Conway, Arkansas. He was arrested the night before — the same night his parents and siblings lost everything they owned in a tornado. Twenty-five years later, two officers were charged with murder after Marvin’s parents received new information regarding their son’s death. His younger brother, Ronnie Williams, went on a fact-finding mission to seek justice for his brother and get to the bottom of a 25-year cover-up.
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Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
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Hundreds of white men carrying guns
Blackbelt Voices
12/12/19 • 19 min
In October 1919, more than 200 Black sharecroppers were killed in a horrific act of racist violence in Elaine, Arkansas. Dr. Brian K. Mitchell, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has done extensive research on the Elaine Massacre and joins us to reflect on the attacks 100 years later.
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Links to what we discussed:
Where to find Dr. Mitchell:
Brian Mitchell, Ph.D. on LinkedIn
Brian Mitchell, Ph.D.'s faculty page at UA Little Rock
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CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to Black Dude White Dude podcast for allowing us to record portions of this episode at their studio. Katrina Dupins is our editor and producer, and Prentice Dupins Jr. composed the theme music. The Blackbelt Voices podcast is a production of Blackbelt Media LLC.
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What is a History Teacher Supposed to Teach?
Blackbelt Voices
02/01/21 • 36 min
Happy Black History Month. February 1 marks the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln signing a resolution that would later become the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. On this episode, Adena and Kara address some eyebrow-raising legislation aimed at restricting teaching on social justice and diversity. We ask Stacey McAdoo, longtime educator and 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, to weigh in.
You can find out more about Stacey by visiting her website or following her on Twitter.
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CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
Logo Design: Kara Darling Creative
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Black Food Culture: Gerald Harris on the sustainability of Black farmers in North Carolina
Blackbelt Voices
02/23/22 • 35 min
In episode 36 of Blackbelt Voices, Adena and Kara continue the conversation about Black food culture – this time from an agricultural angle. Our guest, Gerald Harris, along with his partners Derek Beasley and Gabrielle E.W. Carter (who was featured in the Netflix series High on the Hog as well as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal)started Tall Grass Food Box, a community-supported agricultural model (CSA).
Gerald told us about a Tuskegee professor named Booker T. Whatley who many call the godfather of CSA. He is best known for his regenerative farming system, in combination with the direct-marketing concept of a customer harvesting operation known as pick-your-own. Dr. Whatley has been said to be 30 years ahead of his time. Lots of experts in the field still refer to his 10 commandments for small farmers.
Gerald also pointed to the 1920 Census, which shows the number of Black farmers in America Peaked at 949,889. In 2019 there were just over 45,000 Black farmers according to figures from the US Department of Agriculture.
Tall Grass was born out of the pandemic. So Gerald says they’ve learned a lot about the CSA business space, who they could trust, and how to help. They have been expanding. Some other positive outcomes include they now have a refrigerated vehicle. Those funds were raised by their community and people who wanted to see them succeed.
Thanks to Gerald for being a guest on our podcast. Check out Tall Grass on Facebook or Instagram or send them a note via email: [email protected].
Season 3 of Blackbelt Voices is brought to you by Southern Bancorp.
Southern Bancorp is one of America’s oldest and largest community development financial institutions, founded to provide underserved communities with access to capital and the wealth-building tools needed to grow. On the web at BankSouthern.com and SouthernPartners.org.
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Follow @BlackbeltVoices on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Share your thoughts about this episode and all things Black + Southern on social media using the hashtag #BlackbeltVoices.
CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
Logo Design: Kara Darling Creative
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SOUL FOOD - Farm to Table: The Table
Blackbelt Voices
03/09/22 • 25 min
On episode 37 of Blackbelt Voices, we continue our conversation about Black food, this time focusing on barbecue. Guest Michael “Mike D” De Los Santos of North Carolina walks us through his journey of becoming an expert on the topic, which eventually led to him creating his own sauces and rubs and selling through his company, Mike D’s.
Mike’s journey to becoming a small business owner has uplifting and heartbreaking turns, including the loss of his infant son Aaron, which he wrote about in a book he authored called “My Heart Warrior: Living With HLHS Through A Father’s Eyes.”
Mike and his business was also featured on Discovery Channel’s “I Quit.”
Season 3 of Blackbelt Voices is brought to you by Southern Bancorp.
Southern Bancorp is one of America’s oldest and largest community development financial institutions, founded to provide underserved communities with access to capital and the wealth-building tools needed to grow. On the web at BankSouthern.com and SouthernPartners.org.
CONNECT WITH BLACKBELT VOICES
Follow @BlackbeltVoices on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Share your thoughts about this episode and all things Black + Southern on social media using the hashtag #BlackbeltVoices.
CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
Logo Design: Kara Darling Creative
The Blackbelt Voices podcast is a production of
Preserving Our History: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Blackbelt Voices
10/27/21 • 34 min
Blackbelt Voices continues its focus on “Preserving our History” with a closer look at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, a 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art museum on 9th Street in Little Rock. The museum, which is a part of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, became accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in April 2020. Quantia Fletcher was recently named director of the museum. She told us how she found her passion for telling stories of our ancestors and her role in creating the museum into what it is today.
Check out the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center website and plan your trip to the museum. Admission is free!
Season 3 of Blackbelt Voices is brought to you by Southern Bancorp.
Southern Bancorp is one of America’s oldest and largest community development financial institutions, founded to provide underserved communities with access to capital and the wealth-building tools needed to grow. On the web at BankSouthern.com and SouthernPartners.org.
CONNECT WITH BLACKBELT VOICES
Follow @BlackbeltVoices on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Share your thoughts about this episode and all things Black + Southern on social media using the hashtag #BlackbeltVoices.
CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
Logo Design: Kara Darling Creative
The Blackbelt Voices podcast is a production of Blackbelt Media LLC.
Social Justice in the South
Blackbelt Voices
10/07/20 • 37 min
On this episode of Blackbelt Voices, we’re exploring the facets of public policy and how it affects societal norms with Tamika Edwards. Plus, Gennie Hirschy shows real-life connections that may serve as motivation to stay informed and engaged in local politics. And this week’s Turn to Your Neighbor segment features Dazzmin Murry, a young woman from Little Rock whose creativity is multifaceted.
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Follow @BlackbeltVoices on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Share your thoughts about this episode and all things Black + Southern on social media using the hashtag #BlackbeltVoices.
CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
The Blackbelt Voices podcast is a production of Blackbelt Media LLC.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BONUS: Register to Vote
Blackbelt Voices
10/03/20 • 6 min
The election is one month away. Please make sure you're registered. If your plan is in place, send this as a reminder to your friends. Deadlines are approaching quickly.
Here are a few resources that will get you started.
https://votesaveamerica.com/be-a-voter/
https://govotear.org/
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Voting and Civic Engagement
Blackbelt Voices
10/21/20 • 30 min
Adena and Kara talk to the founder of a nonprofit that works to build political power among Black voters and end voter suppression.
In 2016, Charlane Oliver and a group of friends sat in a Chili’s and pitched in a few hundred dollars and a lot of time to form The Equity Alliance, which is now a million-dollar organization in Nashville that has helped thousands.
In this episode's Turn to Your Neighbor Segment, Lynn Norment talks about her storied career and love for writing. She is one of the guest speakers at the 2020 John H. Johnson Day Celebration on November 1. Click here to sign up to register for the virtual event.
CONNECT WITH BLACKBELT VOICES
Follow @BlackbeltVoices on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Share your thoughts about this episode and all things Black + Southern on social media using the hashtag #BlackbeltVoices.
CREDITS AND SPECIAL THANKS
Edited and produced by: Katrina Dupins and Prentice Dupins Jr.
Music: Prentice Dupins Jr.
The Blackbelt Voices podcast is a production of Blackbelt Media LLC.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Blackbelt Voices have?
Blackbelt Voices currently has 52 episodes available.
What topics does Blackbelt Voices cover?
The podcast is about Black, Society & Culture, Storytelling, Podcasts and Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Blackbelt Voices?
The episode title 'No, your brother was murdered (Part I)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Blackbelt Voices?
The average episode length on Blackbelt Voices is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Blackbelt Voices released?
Episodes of Blackbelt Voices are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Blackbelt Voices?
The first episode of Blackbelt Voices was released on Aug 28, 2019.
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