Creating a Better Future Through Amplifying Black Voices with Jean Charles | Relationships
For the next couple of weeks, we’re really changing up what we’re doing here with IGNTD. We want to focus our attention on what really matters and what we need to do to continue to shed light on black lives and the racial inequality in America. With all the injustice happening, it is up to all of us to step in and make a difference and amplify black voices in our communities.
Today’s guest is our new friend, Jean Charles. Jean is an actor and a poet known as the Metaphysical Moderator online. In this episode, he shares his own experiences as a black man living in America, his thoughts around the current protests, and sheds light on how to do your part in the BLM movement. He also shares some incredible stories from black history that are so important to hear, explains why we cannot be quiet during this time, and his ideas on how we can go about creating change from the government to the police force to the education in our schools.
It is so vitally important to begin proactively educating yourself on black history and the systematic oppression happening in America. We hope you will all join us in these next several episodes as we bring on more black guests to share their experiences; share their insights on the BLM movement, black history, and the ways in which we can help; and share how we can all rise together to create a better future for everyone.
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Topics Discussed:
[:30] About today’s episode.
[1:12] Sophie shares a quote.
[2:10] Let us know what you thought about this episode by screenshotting it and tagging us on social media.
[3:40] Should we be muting or amplifying our voices right now? Jean Charles explains the origin of ‘Blackout Tuesday’ and gives his thoughts.
[9:14] Addressing the George Floyd video and why he didn’t need to be a “model citizen” to not deserve to die.
[13:50] Jean shares some stories from his past where he has been racially discriminated against.
[22:03] Jean speaks about how this is not just a black issue; it’s a human rights issue.
[24:35] The crucial importance of everyone getting involved and not being silent — especially if you think you’re not personally affected.
[27:50] Jean sends a heartfelt message to those who are protesting on the frontlines.
[29:11] Jean addresses the businesses that are being destroyed in the riots.
[35:05] This is why we cannot be quiet.
[38:33] Jean speaks about how he would go about making the much-needed change in this country.
[41:11] Reflecting on my own racist experiences in the United States.
[45:25] Why we desperately need to revamp the education around black history and change the historical narrative that is being taught in the United States.
[53:43] Jean tells an important piece of history from 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
[56:25] What we’re trying to do with IGNTD going forward.
[59:38] The changes that need to be made within the police force and the vital importance of education.
[1:03:37] Sharing an experience I had with a cop in my past.
[1:04:48] Jean shares some of his current trepidations with walking out the door.
[1:07:57] Jean speaks about where we should be focusing our attention right now and where we can help.
[1:12:02] Jean shares some important information to understand about the protests right now.
[1:14:18] Thanking Jean for joining us today and having this conversation.
[1:16:21] Jean makes an important point about how media coverage is playing out right now.
[1:17:51] The importance of using your platform to share the injustices and continue the conversation.
[1:19:39] What is the best advice Jean has ever received?
[1:20:31] What has been Jean’s proudest moment to-date?
[1:20:58] What has been Jean’s hardest moment to-date?
[1:22:00] Jean shares some of his important self-care rituals.
[1:23:03] Jean shares what gets him ignited.
[1:23:49] Thanking Jean once again for joining us today.
[1:25:25] Be sure to screenshot this podcast, tag all of us, and share on social media what your biggest takeaway was from today’s episode.
Mentioned in this Episode:
“Blackout Tuesday: Music Industry Takes ‘Pause’ in Solidarity with Black Communities”
Ralph Smart (Infinite Waters) on Youtube
“Newly released video shows officer shooting and killing an unarmed black man during traffic stop”
A People’s History of the United States, by Howard Zinn
“The Devastation of Black Wall Street”
Fire in Beulah, by Rilla Askew
“Take Action: A List of Ways You Can Stand In Solidarity with the Black Community”
“A list of resources for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement”
Jean Charles’ Instagram: @IAmJean_C
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