Lurie Breaks It Down

Lurie Daniel Favors sits down with civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons for an unflinching conversation about America's so-called 'third founding.' They dissect how the Constitution was written by and for wealthy white men, examine the relentless violence Black communities have endured for 400 years, and question whether true safety is achievable here. From voter suppression in Texas and Florida to the economic devastation under Trump's policies, they connect historical patterns to present-day threats. The discussion tackles tough questions: Should Black Americans consider mass migration? Can we build sustainable communities without infrastructure? And what does it mean that our success consistently invites destruction? This is the conversation many avoid but desperately need. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dr. Raquel Martin joins Lurie Daniel Favors to discuss the critical difference between boundaries and rules, how to protect your peace without overcorrecting, and why choosing love wisely starts with keeping your own friends and money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Assata Richards breaks down the gap between recognizing problems and actually solving them. She explains how professionalization stripped Black communities of practical problem-solving skills and why we've been taught to overvalue wealth while undervaluing labor. The discussion covers everything from the hope gap in reparations work to why children and elders are essential for building self-belief. Dr. Richards offers concrete practices like daily gratitude exercises and emphasizes that our ancestors solved impossible problems—so can we. It's a conversation about reclaiming our power through action, not just analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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