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Hindsight

Jennifer Sarrett & Akil Sanders

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A podcast about unknown history and current day injustices. Hosted by Akil Sanders and Dr. Jennifer Sarrett. Each week, we share unknown or misrepresented events in history that shape today’s diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
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Against The Grain

Akil Sanders

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Against The Grain “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NRSV Talking through devotions, explaining bible stories from my perspective, transparent conversations on various topics, interviews and a window into my life for people to listen and see what it’s like for me to be a young Christian male on this journey and how I practically grow spiritually
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Today, Jen talks about the inclusion of homosexuality in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and how gay rights activists got it (eventually) removed. We talk about Dr. John H. Fryer, who participated on a panel about homosexuality and psychiatry as Dr. Henry Anonymous, complete with mask and voice distorter to protect h…
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In this episode sit down with my friend, my brother, Amos to delve into his powerful mantra, "No Ceilings Just Levels." We rewind the clock and reminisce about how our friendship began, tracing the journey of growth and transformation that has shaped our bond over the years.Amos shares the origins of his mantra and the profound impact it has had on…
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In this episode, we talk about Homestead Acts and how they supported some people in obtaining land and how it definitely did not support others. Along the way, we talk about Akil's Irish heritage, Michael Jackson (yes again), Turtles music, and, of course, the Oregon Trail.Jennifer Sarrett & Akil Sanders
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In this episode, we continue to discuss the history of policing. Last time we talked about the start of policing in America and this episodes covers the mid-20th century. This is the era when policing became more embedded in communities. The War on Poverty, War on Crime, and War on Drugs all led to increase surveillance of some communities and many…
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Get ready for another electrifying podcast crossover that breaks the mold and challenges the status quo! In this special episode, AK, the fearless host of "Against the Grain," sits down with the fabulous Brianna Fisher, the visionary behind the "Made in His Image Podcast,” yet again this time to dive into what it truly means to be created in the im…
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In this episode, Jen talks about how formal policing started in the US, from slave patrols to northern union busting units. Turns out, talking about the history of policing - even if you are only focusing on colonial times and the mid 20th century! So, come along on a journey of Puritanical justice, the original purpose of Georgia, and how police b…
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WARNING: We do sing in this episodeThis time, Akil talks about the making and impact of We Are The World, the hit 1985 song featuring a bunch of celebrities of the time. The aim was to raise money and awareness for hunger in Africa, and it did! Along the way, as usual, we talk about a lot of other things, including an amazing story from Akil's chil…
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Inspired by the multiple Oscars Oppenheimer was nominated for, Jen tells Akil about how the creation of the lab in Los Alamos involved displacing homesteaders in a quick and, sometimes, violent manner. The story of Project Manhattan that the film didn't tell you. As we learn about this untold history, we find ourselves discussing conspiracy theorie…
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Today, Akil tells the story of Robert Smalls, a real American hero that we don't ever talk about! Why!? And we go on some tangents about sex work and DEIA and reparations and the census....so much to talk about :) Learn about this amazing historical hero and tell your friends and loved ones and enemies!…
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Welcome to the long awaited season 3 of "Against the Grain," the podcast where Akil, your intrepid host, fearlessly challenges the status quo and invites you to join a journey of transformative rebellion. In each episode, Akil explores what it truly means to go against the grain—breaking free from societal norms, renewing your mind, and living in a…
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In today's episode, Jen tells Akil the story of Junius Wilson, a deaf Black man born in Jim Crow south who was unfairly and unnecessarily institutionalized/incarcerated his entire life. We discuss how racism and ableism - on the part of individuals and systems - combined to create this unjust situation. We also are new to podcasting so the first ha…
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