114: Redefining Political Parties and Reparations with Dr. Melina Abdullah

In this episode, the guys chat with Dr. Cornel West's Vice Presidential nominee Dr. Melina Abdullah. Dr. Abdullah breaks down her run for vice president as an independent and the challenges of gaining access to the ballot. Later they discuss reparations and chances of it becoming a reality. Tune in!

About our guest: Dr. Melina Abdullah is Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA’s College of Ethnic Studies, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter - Los Ángeles and Black Lives Matter Grassroots, where she is also Director. She is a leader in the California Faculty Association (the faculty union), both locally and statewide, and mama of three. She is the first Muslim to run for the vice-presidency.

Dr. Abdullah earned her Ph.D. from University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. Abdullah has authored numerous articles and book chapters.

Known by the moniker, Doc Melly Mel, she is creator, host, and producer of the radio programs Move the Crowd on KPFK 90.7 FM and This Is Not a Drill! on KBLA Talk 1580, and is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements.