The Black Pack with Adrianne Shropshire
The Black Pack with Adrianne Shropshire
Podcast Description
Questions about Black voters, their disengagement, lack of information, and support or lack thereof for Democratic candidates have once again taken center stage as Democrats, Republicans, and Independent candidates compete for this critical voting bloc.Will Black voters abandon Democrats in this election, move historic numbers of votes toward the Republican nominee, or will they continue a decades-long trend of overperforming for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot?The stakes have never been higher for Black America.Tune into The Black Pack hosted by veteran political strategist Adrianne Shropshire, every Friday from 4-6pm for a breakdown of the issues, rhetoric, polling, and more this election year.
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Content Themes
The show addresses pivotal themes such as Black voter engagement, civil rights, public education, and the arts within the Black community. Notable episodes delve into topics like neo-segregation, with discussions featuring thought leaders like Jitu Brown and Amanda Hollowell, as well as the importance of protecting public education highlighted in talks with Dr. Weadé James. Further focus areas include Black political participation explored with Christopher Towler and the impact of immigration policies on Black migrants discussed with Nana Gyamfi.
Hosted by veteran political strategist Adrianne Shropshire, The Black Pack is your weekly deep-dive into the forces shaping Black America — from the ballot box to the boardroom, the courtroom to the culture.
We break down the data, dissect the rhetoric, and spotlight the movements that don’t wait for November to make history. On The Black Pack, we’re navigating power, policy, and politics year-round.
What’s really driving voter engagement — or disengagement — in Black communities? How are local elections, judicial races, and the battle for Congress reshaping our collective future? Who’s building power outside the two-party system? And how are culture, media, and identity influencing political strategy — and vice versa?
Every Friday from 4–6 pm PT, tune in for sharp analysis, unfiltered conversations, and the kind of context you won’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re a seasoned organizer, a curious voter, or just trying to make sense of the world, The Black Pack is your compass.
Black politics doesn’t pause. And neither do we.
Esosa Osa, founder of Onyx Impact, joins to discuss the new report “The Black Out Report” highlighting the Trump administration’s erasure, suppression and distortion of Black history and Black existence. Esosa offers some action steps we can all take to combat what’s happening and safeguard our collective future. Check out the full report at https://blackoutreport.org/
In the second half of the show, Dr. L Toni Lewis offers some words of wisdom and reflection as we head into a new year. She talks about the importance of finding and holding onto our joy. She offers listeners some simple tips for manifesting and acting with intention instead of the usual resolutions.
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