Today we are talking about changes that have happened on our homestead. We are starting our fall planting and going through some of the items that we are planting and why. Also, a brief discussion about how you can get started planting no matter what size space or area you have. Ideas to think about how and what to plant to make an impact in your life. Also, as always buy local and support farmers markets and support local businesses in your area. For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

This episode we are discussing the different ways to be an activist and how to put our own sanctions into place. There are many different ways to be an activist. You can go to marches and protests you can also support the correct organizations for what you believe in. Marginalized groups all need to support each other individually and their causes that is when real change occurs. Sometimes you need to make yourself uncomfortable for real change to happen. Pay close attention to the businesses that you give your money too. Do they support your belief system? Do they take advantage of marginalized groups? Do not discourage anyone from protesting or being an activist in any way they can. If we all do something change will happen. It is everyone’s responsibility to do something. Lastly spend your money wisely…support your local businesses and like minded people. For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

Is justice blind? This week we talk about statistics of traffic stops and the differences in length and frequency of stops between the different ethnic backgrounds. Also, where are the good cops? Where are they when there is a bad cop is doing bad? For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

Today we are talking about the black dollar and how it is spent. Giving ideas of how to make our lives better and supporting other people of color. How to keep the money in our communities? How to stop the vicious cycle that we are in. Also, we have a tribute to civil right leader John Lewis. Following are links to his last words and the eulogy from his funeral by Barack Obama. Last words read by Morgan Freeman: https://youtu.be/oelfqiJvQMo (https://youtu.be/oelfqiJvQMo) Barack Obama eulogy: https://youtu.be/JLm0r3gOpU4 (https://youtu.be/JLm0r3gOpU4) For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

This week the focus is voting and the history of voting for the underprivileged, disenfranchised and marginalized groups. We go through Jim Crow laws and black codes. There is a discussion on the laws that were put in place and why. Links: Book: The New Jim Crow https://newjimcrow.com/ (https://newjimcrow.com/) More Than A Vote Foundation https://www.morethanavote.org/ (https://www.morethanavote.org/) This is our Block. For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

This is a bonus episode where we have 2 special guests, Christian Ballentine and Anthony Evans. James, Christian and Anthony all recount their experiences from being part of police brutality protests. They all 3 have quite different experiences but also an amazing amount of similarity. You should be horrified by the experience of all 3 of them but particularly the experience of Anthony Evans will make you step back and revaluate questioning the meaning of these protests For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

This week’s discussion focuses on district attorneys. Who is your district attorney? What is the district attorney responsible for? How does your district attorney affect your life? District attorneys are the link in your local community to deciding which potentially criminal cases get charged and moved forward with. District attorneys are one of the most important pieces of the justice system and it is a position that we can vote for. This is our local level and this is where we are influential. This is our Block. For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]

Introduction to James Ballentine. James is a concerned citizen that wants to help people take care of your “block”. Block meaning area of influence and control. This podcast will attempt to open eyes and mindsets to helping everyone out. Becoming more self sufficient and being more involved in your areas of influence and control. For questions and comments please email us at: [email protected]