It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath (formerly The Big Picture)It's the Democracy, Stupid Featured Interviews
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, "The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath" is now "It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath." …Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Rev. Earle J. Fisher, Ph.D., senior pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, founder of #UPTheVote901, and author of "The Rev. Albert Cleage Jr., and the Black Prophetic Tradition: A Reintroduction of The Black Messiah."
Fisher discussed the erosion of Black political rights and the impact of gerrymandering on Black voter representation. He emphasized the importance of robust voter engagement and community support, highlighting initiatives like #UpTheVote901. Fisher criticized the misuse of religious texts by white nationalists and called for a reclaiming of true Christian values. He stressed the need for long-term political organizing and community involvement to build equitable political power and counteract voter suppression efforts.
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