Cash the Check with Anthony Brown

In this episode of The Slide Podcast with Tavares Bethel, guest Anthony Brown, a community activist from Jacksonville, Florida, discusses the significance of community strength and political strategy. The conversation covers the historical political positioning of the Black community, present initiatives, and future strategies.

 

Anthony, the Co-Founder of Red Alliance for Justice, emphasizes the importance of civic engagement through town hall meetings and strategic voting. He also touches on the necessity of financial investment in political representation and the concept of collective power. Additionally, Brown shares his personal experiences and stresses the importance of education and institution-building to effectuate change.

 

00:00 Introduction to Community Strength

00:47 Guest Introduction: Anthony Brown

01:16 Anthony Brown's Advocacy Journey

02:44 The Importance of Civic Engagement

04:13 Political Evolution of the Black Community

06:31 Reparations Debate: Trump vs. Biden

08:06 Reparations Package: What It Should Look Like

11:57 Strategic Voting and Political Representation

21:01 Immigration and Political Loyalty

23:20 The Complexity of Voting Decisions

24:11 Military Perspective on Political Choices

26:32 Influence of Wealth and Power in Politics

28:48 The Role of Community and Influence

31:00 Personal Responsibility and Systemic Challenges

32:52 Historical Context and Modern Parallels

34:48 The Need for Strategic Change

36:30 Addressing Racial Dynamics and Unity

38:38 The Importance of Education and New Narratives

40:47 Outro and Call to Action