BLM Presents: What Matters

What Matters? Only we, as a community, can answer that. So, BLM brought four very different people together to have a candid community conversation about the issues that matter most to us. We can’t wait for any party or president to address the needs of our people directly. We have to do it ourselves. The purpose of Black Lives Matter’s ”What Matters” podcast is to explore how we can address our problems together rather than settling for the typical two-party system and accepting the lack of investment in Black communities that we’ve seen for decades. Our community is diverse and multifaceted, and we recognize that no one-size-fits-all solution exists.

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Episodes

Get Out the Vote!

In this episode, we dive into the upcoming election and why our vote is a powerful tool for self-determination. We explore how voting extends beyond presidential candidates, impacting the local races and ballot measures that shape our everyday lives. We emphasize the significance of informed, down-ballot voting and holding elected officials accountable to give our votes real purpose. This episode highlights the necessity of staying engaged beyond election day, reminding us that voting is just th...

Oct 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 4

Reimagining Our Education

In this episode, we explore the deep inequities in our education system. Inspired by the Black Panthers' Oakland Community School, we discuss how education can shift to a community-driven holistic model that uplifts and empowers students. We call for a radical reimagining of public education that prioritizes culturally relevant teaching, mental and physical well-being, and family engagement. This conversation highlights alternative models like community-based schools and technological innovation...

Oct 21, 2024•42 min•Ep. 3

Building Our Economic Power

In this episode, we explore the deep economic disparities that persist within Black communities. Our hosts reflect on historic examples of Black economic success and discuss how systemic barriers, including the racial wealth gap, continue to affect Black entrepreneurship and job opportunities. Through personal stories and expert insights, this episode highlights the urgent need for reparations, economic independence, and community-driven solutions that uplift Black businesses. Together, we envis...

Oct 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 2

Keeping Our Community Safe

In this powerful episode of What Matters, we unpack the complex relationship between the Black community and policing, diving into the harsh realities of systemic racism embedded in law enforcement. Join our hosts as they share personal stories and examine critical issues like racial profiling, qualified immunity, and the devastating criminalization of poverty. This conversation highlights the urgent need for alternatives to traditional policing, calling for transformative changes such as demili...

Oct 14, 2024•57 min•Ep. 1

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