of Freedom Podcast

In our first release of 2021, Board Co-Chair and Executive Director, Earl Thomason Jr., re-presents our Theory of Change with a powerful message. 

In one of the most moving and soul-stirring conversations we've had, Earl and Anna sat down with Edwin Raymond, a lieutenant for the New York Police Department and Jafarri Williams-Fox, a hospital responder with LIFE Camp.   Edwin Raymond is known for his HULU Documentary Crime and Punishment, regarding the NYPD12 taking on the NYPD's illegal quota system. What does it mean to be Black and Blue? What does it mean to advocate for Black lives as a law enforcement officer?    Jafarri is a member of LIFE Camp, an organization dedicated to developing youth and community leaders to work with the private and public sectors to create safe and healthy neighborhoods. They reduce teen gun violence, develop healthy communities, and strong leaders.   It's no understatement to say that we sat down with two real-life superheroes. Two Black men putting their lives and bodies on the line each day for the sake of Black lives.   It's because, at every step of the way, Our People Are Worth It.

In one of the most moving and soul-stirring conversations we've had, Earl and Anna sat down with Edwin Raymond, a lieutenant for the New York Police Department and Jafarri Williams-Fox, a hospital responder with LIFE Camp.   Edwin Raymond is known for his HULU Documentary Crime and Punishment, regarding the NYPD12 taking on the NYPD's illegal quota system. What does it mean to be Black and Blue? What does it mean to advocate for Black lives as a law enforcement officer?    Jafarri is a member of LIFE Camp, an organization dedicated to developing youth and community leaders to work with the private and public sectors to create safe and healthy neighborhoods. They reduce teen gun violence, develop healthy communities, and strong leaders.   It's no understatement to say that we sat down with two real-life superheroes. Two Black men putting their lives and bodies on the line each day for the sake of Black lives.   It's because, at every step of the way, Our People Are Worth It.

A Foundation of Freedom original series. In this final Quiet Car of season one, we brought the Director of the "of Freedom Podcast" to the quiet car. Hear his journey to the organization here.    Beat provided by https://freebeats.io Produced by White Hot.    

This episode features the #OFP behind the scenes team. Zane Durham, Paul Mardy, and David Norville join Earl on this episode discussing the many different types of Black musicians. What do classical musicians encounter on a day to day basis? Why don't we see more Black classical musicians? How do Black producers and sound designers make their daily bread? Listen here.

A Foundation of Freedom original series. In this episode, we brought our Producer and Audio Engineer, Zane Durham to the Quiet Car. Hear his journey to the organization.     Beat Provided By https://freebeats.ioProduced By White Hot

In this episode, Earl and Nicholas Wiggins, founder of Nico Giles Media (NGM), - a mission-driven production company focused on the development of socially-conscious documentaries, films, live-events, branded content and related media projects - discuss opportunity zones, equitable education, and "Land of Opportunity," a documentary produced by the NGM team, for PBS, based on one of the chapters out of the book, “The Color of Law: The Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.”

A Foundation of Freedom original series. In this episode, it's the voice you've all been hearing from episode one of the of Freedom Podcast, Anna Sunshine Jones.    Hear Anna's upbringing and journey to the organization here. 

On this episode of the #ofFreedomPodcast, we're joined by guest host Stanley Fritz, Political & Campaigns Director at Citizen Action of New York. We're talking about the Black political and economic agenda. Is it possible for Blacks to have one cohesive and concrete political agenda? What are the forces that bring us together under one common purpose? Earl and Stanley sit down and deep dive on this weeks of Freedom Podcast.

In this episode, the #OFP Team dives into the complex conversation of the Black Experience. We all understand we are not a monolith but how different are we as Black people? Through our different sets of experiences, the Black diaspora holds a vast amount of identities, experiences, personalities, interests, careers, and so on. Join the conversation. What defines your Black experience?   Hamilton star (Chicago 2019) John Kirland and Director of Research and Data Analytics for the Brooklyn DA Office Kwan Blount-Hill guest host.

A Foundation of Freedom original series. In this episode, we brought Jeanette Adelson to the Quiet Car. Jeanette's story is one that entails a personal sense of justice, advocacy, mission, and faith. Take a ride in the Quiet Car. Listen here.

In this episode, the podcast team continues the conversation of Black womanhood. We dive into the myriad of ways Black women around the world are exposed to cultural and systematic peril. From the Breonna Taylor verdict to the Meg the Stallion/ Tory Lanez feud.    Jeanette Adelson delivers the second iteration of her #CANCELCOURT segment and deconstructs the Tory Lanez X Meg the Stallion debacle.   Qori Broaster and Marissa Disla guest star.   Tune in every Tuesday to the "of Freedom Podcast."

This episode features four sensational Black women in conversation about their experiences living at the intersection of Blackness and Womanness. Guests Tiffany Dildy and Nahid Ibrahmi join Jeanette Adelson and Anna "Sunshine" Jones in conversation. Listen here.

The Of Freedom Team takes time to reflect on the Jacob Blake shooting and talks in detail about an economic plan for the Black community. How do we go about building a functioning economic ecosystem? Where's this supposed blueprint that other communities keep following to build their wealth? Tune into this week's episode and find out. 

A Foundation of Freedom original series. We sat down in conversation with our Executive Director, Earl Thomason. In this episode, he delves into the foundation of his values and the set of experiences that led to him forming the organization.

Guest host and Co-Chair of Foundation of Freedom, Jeanette Adelson pops into the podcast! In this episode, we're talking about a surprising encounter with a Black-owned business in Boston, cancel culture, and economic ecosystems! We dropped a few gems in this episode so be sure to tune in!

In this episode of The Of Freedom Podcast, we're talking about living in a state of survival versus living according to your values and passions. What does exploring your passions look like in the pursuit of financial freedom? The Of Freedom Team deep dives into their experiences facing sustainable yet unfulfilling careers versus the discomfort of pursuing their dreams. Anna, Earl, and Christian drop some gems in this one... Listen here! 

In this third episode of The Of Freedom Podcast, we're digging deep and talking about the idea of success and what it means to "make it." What does it mean to make it in this generation's society? What does financial freedom mean to us as Black people in America? What's necessary to get there?

The second installment of the Of Freedom Podcast and the first official episode featuring our co-hosts, Anna "Sunshine" Jones and Christian Walkes! This episode we're recapping all of the tragic and gruesome events that befell Black America in the last few months, detailing Foundation of Freedom's response, and talking about ways we can all move forward as a community. 

What's the Foundation of Freedom all about? Tune into this short introduction to the "Of Freedom Podcast" and check-in with what the organization's updates, their mission, and their brand new podcast!