Native Drums
Native Drums
Podcast Description
Explore the powerful symbolism of drums in African American culture, once tools of communication and resistance during the darkest times of slavery. We confront the lingering shadows of economic exploitation and the pervasive influence of media and religion in controlling black narratives. Let’s reexamine the role of the black church and its mission to fight systemic injustices, urging a return to prophetic ministries that prioritize humanity and community over material wealth. This podcast episode is not just a reflection of the past but a call to action for the future, urging us to build a more just and liberated world.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes including the symbolism of drums in African American culture, systemic injustices within the black church, and the impact of media on black narratives, with episodes that explore the historical role of drums as tools of communication, the mission of prophetic ministries, and the intersection of economic exploitation and community narratives.
Explore the powerful symbolism of drums in African American culture, once tools of communication and resistance during the darkest times of slavery. We confront the lingering shadows of economic exploitation and the pervasive influence of media and religion in controlling black narratives. Let’s reexamine the role of the black church and its mission to fight systemic injustices, urging a return to prophetic ministries that prioritize humanity and community over material wealth. This podcast episode is not just a reflection of the past but a call to action for the future, urging us to build a more just and liberated world.
Education isn’t a scoreboard—it’s a future. Representative Terry Alexander joins us to open the black box of South Carolina’s Education Oversight Committee, explain how standards get set, and question whether rising rankings reflect real learning or just better spin. We talk plainly about what data can and can’t tell us, where budgets actually land, and why too many graduates still need remedial classes even as spending climbs.
From the difference between standards and curriculum to the messy politics of federal shakeups and states’ rights, we follow the threads that tie policy to classrooms. The voucher debate takes center stage: who truly benefits when public dollars follow a student to private schools, and who gets left out when families must cover the gap? Terry offers a grounded view on equity, access, and accountability—across teachers, administrators, the state, and parents—showing how any weak link undermines the whole.
We also look forward. Community-led charter schools, especially those anchored by Black churches and local partners, emerge as a powerful model to pair high standards with relevant, culturally rooted learning. We spotlight Florence’s visible progress—new facilities, stronger performance—and talk about how resources, libraries, and civic will can turn buildings into real opportunity. If we want students ready for a global, digital world, we need to fund classrooms first, teach for mastery over metrics, and build schools that fit our kids.
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