BlackJacked

BlackJacked: How The Civil Rights Movement Went Left examines the American civil rights movement critically, pointing out missed opportunities and strategic flaws. BlackJacked looks at what could have been and asks us to determine what will be.

Episodes

May 28, 2026

5 min

There is considerable fear amongst Black voters about the midterms, immediately prompted by the attack on Black voting rights. The answer isn't online chatter, it's joining independent, Black political organizations. 

May 23, 2026

13 min

Voting apathy remains stubbornly high, especially among poor Black folks. But why? Getting back to the "good ol days" of Biden and Obama isn't enough. 
 
#votingrights #blackpolitics #obama #biden #democrats

May 9, 2026

16 min

The gutting of the Voting Rights Act will result in fewer Black elected officials in Congress. Honestly, I'm not all that upset about that. 

Apr 21, 2026

13 min

Malcolm X, like Dr. King, is honored and rightfully so. However, doing so without proper context, in ways that bleed into hero worship, ultimately hurts us. 

Apr 14, 2026

7 min

They say Trump is waging a war against Black history but I would beg to differ. 

Mar 28, 2026

10 min

For some reason, middle to upper class Black folks believe they're special. 

Mar 20, 2026

14 min

Jesse Jackson's passing provides an opportunity to look at the past and evaluate the present. Hopefully we have a better future. The Target Boycott is central to the discussion. 

Feb 14, 2026

10 min

John Newton is famous for writing the hymn, "Amazing Grace." That grace, however, didn't extend to my people. That them-- a Christianity laced with racism --still shapes our world in every way. 

Jan 31, 2026

5 min

Black people will never have control without a focused effort in the realm of economics. However, attempts along those lines are always met with critiques of "Black Capitalism."

Jan 5, 2026

6 min

The US recently stepped foot on Venezuelan soil and took the country's president. This is about power and Negroes better take note. 

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