Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.
Our panelists include:
• LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.
• Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.
• Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.
• Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.
• Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.
• Mary Li: Pacific Northwest bureaucrat focused on public policy and governance.
Stay strong, hopeful, and empowered. Stand together and support independent journalism. Tune in to Fighting The Power and make a difference
On This Edition of Fighting The Power, we celebrate Juneteenth before the Trump regime eliminates the holiday
Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth commemorates the day when 250,000 slaves in the state of Texas, which became the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War, were declared free by the U.S. Army
The profound significance of Juneteenth lies not only in its historical roots but also in its enduring message of resilience and liberation. It serves as a powerful reminder of the long struggle for civil rights and equality, and provides a moment for all communities to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that remain. The day is now marked with celebrations, parades, educational events, and acts of collective remembrance, ensuring the stories of those who fought for freedom are preserved and honored for generations to come.
1. What is Juneteenth?
2. How Black History is being eliminated by governmental actions
3. “Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made the decision to dilute American history by placing conservatives in positions of educational decision-making and challenging any information that promotes intersectionality. That's the bridge where all ages and nationalities can see. We can build towards a common purpose while addressing historical wrongs.”
4. A new reboot of Mission Impossible should sound like this …
5. 5. A satire years ago and I called it Jeff Sessions. DNA bleaching.
6. Nia Gray with a special faith report to commemorate Juneteenth.

The relationship between the Asian & African American communities has often been tenuous and seemingly at odds. However, the relationship between Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X came at a time when the fight for Civil Rights was at its peak for many minority communities. In this special episode of Fighting The Power, Lanita Duke is joined by Radio Producer and Artist Jenna Yokoyama, as we celebrate the shared birthday and unlikely friendship of the pair.
Having endured both the death of her father and internment during WWII, she and her husband made a new life for themselves in Harlem's housing projects. During their time, she became involved in grassroots activism through the Harlem Parent's Committee, advocating for equal access to resources for inner-city children. Her chance meeting with Malcolm came in October 1963, while he spoke in support of Black workers protesting against unfair hiring practices in Brooklyn.
Shortly after, in June 1964, she invited Malcolm to her home to speak with atomic bomb survivors and other activists and journalists. Their friendship continued to flourish through a tumultuous time in both of their lives. As she continued to advocate stateside and Malcolm traveled to Mecca and other Islamic countries, their friendship never faltered. He continued to communicate with her, sending her postcards throughout his journey. They continued their friendship until his death on February 21, 1965. She was one of the few people seen at his side after his assassination at the Audubon Ballroom, cradling him as he died. Devastated but undeterred, she continued to advocate for equality until she died in 2014

A Revolutionary Friendship of May 19 between Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X

Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.

Our panelists include:

· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.

· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.

· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.

· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.

· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.

· Mary Li: Pacific Northwest bureaucrat focused on public policy and governance.

Stay strong, hopeful, and empowered. Stand together and support independent journalism. Tune in to Fighting The Power and make a difference

On this edition of fighting the power , Democracy dies when you comply; do not comply in advance.

As we watch the government being dismantled, due process being abused, and the safety net removed, our democracy is being undermined. America is becoming a government of and for the few now. This is not what we voted for, and our democracy is in recession. But this is the bully's playbook. Do something drastic and watch for the reaction. Fascists need to determine what you will stand for and what you will fight for.

Are we willing to give up before the fight begins? If it looks too tough to win? Listen, our panel deconstructs and educates on the topic. Fighting the power, democracy dies when you comply. Do not comply in advance.

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Timothy Snyder wrote one of the books that explains why we should not obey in advance.

Rep Green sings America

And all across America, citizens are protesting. I too sing America sends a shutout to the
50,50, 1 movement -50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement-

Well, that's our show for this Month. Please, do not comply in advance. You have nothing to gain

And our democracy to lose

It’s easy to fall prey to the idea that you can’t make a dent, can’t make a difference, so why even try. But that’s not even close to the truth