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by Jennifer Nickerson-Turner
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- Jun 26, 202614 min
Beyond the Blindfold: Why an Injury to One Is an Injury to All
We have to clear out the people who are further dividing this country for political gain while calling it "making America great." Power concedes nothing without a demand, and our vote and our collective organizing are our demands. We have to stop letting politicians and this Supreme Court divide the Black community by separating "native-born" issues from "immigrant" issues. Take off your blindfolds and join the fight to remove power from undeserving people. An injury to one of us is an injury to all of us. For the folks who want to stand on the pulpit on Sunday and support policies that tear families apart on Monday, let me remind you of the Word. The Bible mentions the treatment of immigrants and strangers over thirty times. God looked at His own chosen people and said, "Don't you dare mistreat the outsider, because you were once immigrants in the land of Egypt." If you want to get real technical about who "belongs" here, Leviticus 25 tells us that the land belongs to God, and we are all just temporary residents and strangers passing through.
- May 30, 202629 min
Colorblind or Blindfolded
Welcome back to Talk Black & Give Back. I’m your host, Jennifer Nickerson-Turner.This month, I want us to look at a question that has been weighing on me. In fact, I want you to help me talk through this today.Here is the question: Whose Supreme Court is this?Are we living in an America that is truly colorblind? Or are we living in an America that is intentionally blindfolded?
- Apr 24, 202614 min
The Affordability Loophole: Reclaiming Fair Housing in 2026
Fifty-eight years ago, on April 11th, 1968, President Lyndon Baines Johnson picked up a pen and signed the Civil Rights Act—specifically Title 8, which we know as the Fair Housing Act. He signed it just seven days after the world lost Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It was meant to be the final great achievement of the civil rights era.It told us: "You cannot be turned away because of your race, your religion, your national origin, or your gender." Later, it added protections for people with disabilities and for family status. It was supposed to end the era of "Not in my neighborhood."But as we sit here in 2026, I have to ask: Is a house truly "available" to you if you can’t afford to buy? Is the act truly "Fair" if the market has become the new "No Vacancy" sign for people with lower incomes?
- Mar 27, 202614 min
We Started at Greatness: The Battle for Our Narrative
In this powerful late-March reflection, host Jennifer Nickerson-Turner moves us from the high-energy joy of February’s HBCU celebrations to the "Bridge of Truth"—the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.Jennifer shares a deeply personal journey, reflecting on her own experience as a young Black girl in the South during the ’80s and ’90s, and a shocking more recent encounter at the dinner table with her son. From the halls of Hawfields Middle School to the floor of the United Nations, this episode explores why truthful history isn't a "divisive concept"—it is the only map our children have to dream the big dreams they were born to carry.In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Bridge of Truth": Moving from the celebration of Black History Month into the deep honor of our ancestors’ resilience.The Battle for the Narrative: A breakdown of the 2026 UN vote on slavery as a "crime against humanity" and the impact of the "Restoring Truth and Sanity" executive order.The Dinner Table Wake-Up Call: Why a 7th-grade lesson on Eli Whitney proved that the fight for accurate history is far from over.Grassroots Warriors: A call to action to support the North Carolina organizations standing in the gap for our children’s education.Grassroots Warriors: Call to ActionWe challenge every listener to visit one of these sites and "Give Five" ($5) or an hour of your time:The Dudley Flood Center: Supporting youth-led social justice through "History Counts."Village of Wisdom: Protecting "Black Genius" and empowering parents in Durham.BCDI Greensboro: Bridging the literacy gap with culturally centered after-school care.Talk Black & Give Back: Join our virtual home for truth, business directories, and peer support.Key Quote:"We didn’t start at slavery. We started at greatness. If our children don’t have the full story to reflect on, they can’t dream the big dreams they were born to have."Connect with Us:Instagram: @TalkBlackGiveBackFacebook: Talk Black & Give BackWebsite: https://talkblackgiveback.orgPhone: (336) 343-8694
- Feb 28, 202614 min
THE BLUEPRINT OF LOVE
When we think about the journey of the Black community in this country—the progress we've made, and the grace with which we’ve made it—romantic love, as beautiful as it is, doesn't quite cover it. What is the love that got us here? We know it was a powerful,… it was sacrificial, and it was robust. It was Agape love. The Greek definition describes this as the highest form of love: a selfless, unconditional, and sacrificial love for humanity. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a choice. A strategy. A blueprint.For the next few minutes, we are going to look at the historical figures who utilized that Revolutionary Heart. We’re going to discuss the love they had to possess in their actions, just to make sure we were all better off. This isn't just going to be a history lesson; it’s going to be the very definition of love we need right now.
- Feb 1, 20269 min
'I Have a Dream", The Cost of Our Vision
Wake up, everybody! How many of you know that this year would have marked the 97th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King jr.? We know his name, we know the holiday, and we certainly know the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered in 1963.But I want to start this episode with a hard truth: A dream, without the test of endurance, is merely static. It’s a beautiful picture of 'what could be,' but it has no momentum, no weight, and no breath. It’s not tangible—just an idea just floating in the air with nothing to anchor it to the ground. What separates a dream from a reality is a single, rugged word: Grit. Grit is the execution phase. It is the commitment to push forward when the 'what could be' is blocked by the 'what actually is.'Today, we honor Dr. King not just for his dream, but for his willingness to pay the cost of his vision.
- Nov 29, 202517 min
Today is a Gift!
A cornerstone principle found in many major counseling and psychological theories, and a profound truth is that dwelling too much on the past creates depression, and worrying too much about the future creates anxiety."In this month’s podcast, I want to explore that, talk about why this moment, right now, is the most precious gift we have, and discuss how I've learned to appreciate it.We also remember one of my favorite people on the planet, Mark White.
- Oct 31, 202512 min
Fright Night Special: The Crimson Collectors: The Policy of Poison
Last Halloween, the world of Saxonville Creek faced the Rickety Old Man and survived the chaos of the immediate vanishing. But the creature was only covered up, not killed.Join us for our Fright Night Special as we investigate the chilling return of the darkness—not as a spectral monster, but as a systemic, quiet terror. This year, the horror lives in the budget spreadsheets, the bureaucratic indifference, and the cold logic of The Crimson Collectors. We detail the institutional strangulation of our food, healthcare, and history, culminating in a final, defiant call for quiet resistance.DISCLAIMER: This episode is part of our annual Halloween Fright Night Special and is designed to be a terrifying fictional narrative. It's all in good fun—or is it?
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