Our Common Ground With Janice Graham

The full recording of a Dec. 8, 2020 virtual meeting, attended by President elect Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and civil rights leaders.

"Niggle Nation: A State of Dubiety" ::: "niggle" verb ::: To make often criticisms or objections about matters. ::: "dubiety" noun ::: A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something. Tonight with the OCG Political Contributor, Dr. James L. Taylor, Chair of Political Studies, University of San Francisco, we will attempt to give language and narrative to the fragile nature of our country. It really is hard to see back and forward while walking through a firestorm. Most Americans are bewildered and feel that chaos is burning down the house. We hope to unravel and unbind the sense of helplessness and hopelessness and bring us back on course. Check- out our podcast PowerView http://bit.ly/Powerview at TruthWorks Network Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange 

"WHO YOU CALLING A COMMUNIST?: Blacks Resisting Fascism in America" Guest: Carl Dix, Street Activist, Protest Organizer, and Initiator, Refuse Fascism, The Revolutionary Communist Party First of our series examining Black liberation movement strategies now, and in our history.  Tonight we talk with Carl Dix of Refuse Fascism and The Revolutionary Communist Party. Examining how they operate and the history of Blacks in the Communist parties within the US. Check- out our podcast PowerView http://bit.ly/Powerview at TruthWorks Network Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram

Premiere Episode post hoc OPEN MIC Wednesday Night Our truth is formed through our experience as a people, mass incarceration of our Brother and Sisters; intentional miseducation of our children, state-sanctioned and legal murdering under law; medical, environmental and employment justice. The duality of our citizenship, agency requires specialized filters honed from living, studying and listening. We see Amerikka, and we have been its dilemma, savior and visionary. We call what we speak, "Black Truth". Wednesday, November 18, 2020 ::: 10 pm EST ::: LIVE Check- out our podcast PowerView http://bit.ly/Powerview at TruthWorks Network Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram

“ The Bill Is Now OverDue” Saturday, November 14, 2020 ::: 10 pm EST ::: LIVE Guest: Dr. Miriam F. "Duchess" Harris, Ph.D., J.D. Professor, Author, Civic Activist ∞ Chair, American Studies, Macalester College MN Check- out our podcast PowerView http://bit.ly/Powerview at TruthWorks Network Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram

2020 Election Review:On The BlackSide  Part II ”BLACK POLITICAL Construction Ahead” November 7, 2020 ::: 10 pm EST We continue our discussion on the 2020 Election, the Black currency reflected in the returns, and discuss what must be ahead with our panel: Dr. James L. Taylor, Chair of the Department of Politics, University of San Francisco, Pascal Robert of the Black Agenda Report, Dr. Kimberly C. Ellis ( Dr. Goddess) of #BlackPoliticsMatter and Carl Dix, Revolutionary Communist Party & Refuse Facism. Check- out our podcast PowerView http://bit.ly/Powerview at TruthWorks Network Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram

 "2020 Election Review :::  On The BlackSide" Reviewing the performance of Black political capital in the 2020 election with a panel of skilled political analysts, observers, and commentators:  Dr. James L. Tayor, Chair of the Department of Politics, University of San Francisco, Pascal Robert of the Black Agenda Report, Dr. Kimberly C. Ellis (aka Dr. Goddess) of #BlackPoliticsMatter and Carl Dix, Revolutionary Communist Party. Check- out our podcast PowerView http://bit.ly/Powerview at TruthWorks Network Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram

Guest, Dr. James L. Taylor, Politics Chair, Univ. of San Francisco In just three days when we end this scheduled broadcast, the casting of 2020 votes will end. Whatever political capital that has been earned and saved will be spent. The election gives us an opportunity, where we are able to push through the intimidation, suppression, and criminal corruption, work our political shopping list. Not for the first time, we will suffer anxiety about the delivery of what we have purchased.  Some folks have been out there borrowing your political capital. University of San Francisco Director of Political Studies,  Dr. James Taylor joins us. What is the work that Black people must do on the other side of this election? Are we vigilantly watching the docket of a new and alt-right SCOTUS? How will the civil and legal protections at play before the Court damage a new and more bold Black agenda? Police reform ::: Reparations::: Prison reform ::: Court Reform all the balls ready for juggling. How do we put Congress an

"V-Day"  3-Days to Election 2020  :::  Souls on Fire In the final Presidential debate, aside from the COVID-19 pandemic numerous key and critical issues that challenge Black people in this country. 8 million more people fell into economic poverty since May. There have been huge slashes in the budget for new and rehabilitation of affordable housing. Disparities throughout the socio-economic spectrum: predatory lending, education, the impact of environmental injustice abound, yet, throughout the political season, they have been dismissed and marginalized. What are we to expect? What is on the other side? Join us on all our social media and info platforms. Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram  

" Homeland Mercenaries: STAND BACK, STAND-BY ?"           Open Mic Night  Many modern white supremacist groups eschew violent tactics in favor of using demonstrations and propaganda to sway public opinion and portray their ideologies as legitimate. However, their racial elitist ideologies have nonetheless spurred affiliated individuals to become involved in violent altercations. One such group just plotted to abduct a sitting state Governor. We need to know more and create an awareness and safety net. We know that this is the war of their fantasies. #TalkthatMatters  #TrustYourStruggle Join us on our social media platforms. Facebook :::   Twitter @JancieOCG  ::: OCG on the Web  OCG Forum

“It’s All   About Sovereignty” OPEN MIC Live and Call-In Sovereignty is the point, the whole game seen in our politics over the last 3 years. Sovereignty is an unlimited power that is not subject to any type of direction. All citizens and institutions are superordinate to it and it is the origin of all powers free of any internal external powers or pressures. We are currently living through the establishment of such by the takeover of our government by our Presidents and his supporters, including the Senate, the judiciary, and government agencies. Time to get real about how far-reaching this campaign actually has spread. The quest for sovereignty has become ugly and elections have consequences. Join us on all our social media and info platforms. Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG Exchange Instagram

OUR COMMON GROUND with Janice Graham "American Racial Infamy Saturday, September 26, 2020 :: 10 pm EDT Live and Call-In Guest Commentators: Dr. James L. Taylor and Dr. Raymond Winbush To deny and neglect the consequences of murder under the cover of law is an embedded American legal precept. Racial infamy. That we understand this reality is to begin to understand Black existence. We live in this Amerikka in fear. It has always been so. "The lie is the mechanism that allows, and has always allowed, America to avoid facing the truth about its unjust treatment of black people and how it deforms the soul of the country." - James Baldwin Join us on all our social media and info platforms. Web     Facebook  Twitter  OCG ExchangeInstagram

TONIGHT “ BLACK POLITICAL CURRENCY: The Dilemma ”  :::: OPEN MIC :::: Tonight we open the mic on discussions for moving forward beyond November 3rd. What are the political priorities? Medicare :: Housing:: Climate Crisis :: Student/Medical Debt :: Judicial Malfunction :: Govt'mt Failure :: Police Overhaul :: Overturn Citizens United :: Reproductive/Environmental Justice :: Reparations Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg We will take some time looking at the legacy of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her history of resisting from the bench.

"51 Days: In Conversation with Nina Turner" Nina Turner, National Co-Chair Bernie Sanders for President 2016 & 2018 She is the "hell-raising humanitarian" for marginalized people and is one of Sanders's best-known surrogates. She's a former Ohio state senator who has made her name advocating for voting rights. Articulate, engaging, and perceptive, Nina Turner offers a prescient vision of the future and inspires us to advance our own humanity For the marginalized — for those who believe in “the America” that was promised, Nina Turner is the speaker and activist that’ll motivate people to take action on the needs of the many and not the few. We need to figure out what to do with them. What voter participation strategies are essential and how do we implement them in the time that we have? What and how to meet the challenges of both options presented on Nov. 3rd. What of the Electoral College? What of the legal and corruption challenges before us?

“ TweedleDee-TweedleDum: Our Grave Choices ” Guest: Dr. Wilmer Leon Wilmer J. Leon III, Ph.D. is a political scientist whose primary areas of expertise are Black Politics American Government, and Public Policy. Dr. Leon is a nationally syndicated columnist and the host of SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s, “Inside The Issues with Wilmer Leon.” He is also a regular contributor to national and international television news programs, newspapers, and websites. Saturday, August 29, 2020 ::: LIVE ::: 10 pm EDT Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram "Speaking Truth to Power and OURSELVES"

“Four More Years? : Black Poor People in the Wreckage” What will be the consequences of another tRump term? People and communities that depend on the meager benefits offered by their government? Social Security :: COVID supplement, WIC :: Affordable Housing Employment Discrimination Protections ::: Health and Community Support Programs  ::: Climate Crisis  ::: Health Insurance Access/Coverage  :: Police Reform  It will be a train wreck looking for a site. Saturday, August 22, 2020 :::: 10 pm EDT Open Mic :: LIVE :: Call- In Listen & Call Line: (347) 838-9852

mkutano OPEN MIC Wednesday Night at OUR COMMON GROUND ALFO, Guest hosting. Tonight: 

“ The Consequences of Black Political Misadventures: Who Pays ?”                       "Transforming Truth to Power, One Broadcast At a Time" Dr. James L. Taylor, Guest Host Dr. James Taylor is the Chair of the Department of Politics at the University of San Francisco and Faculty Coordinator of the African American Studies Program. He is a former President of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS). Will we turn out to turn out Donald Trump and his transnational criminal regime in November? What are the impediments to ensuring that November 3rd will work for Black people? Do we understand the import of 4 more years for Trump and his war on American democracy?  ::: Janice will not be joining this broadcast. She is on suspension for violation of OCG policy. ::: Join on on Facebook  ::: Follow us on Twitter

mkutano OPEN MIC Wednesday Night at OUR COMMON GROUND Tonight: 

“Southern Comfort: Claiming The Porch Power” Guest, Ruby N. Sales, Spirit House Project Ruby Sales is the founder and director of the Spirit House Project, a non-profit that works towards racial, economic, and social justice. .A social activist, scholar, public theologian, and educator, Sales has preached around the country on race, class, gender, and reconciliation.  LIVE & CALL-IN Listen & Call Line: (347) 838-9852 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook Instagram OUR COMMON GROUND-ON-DEMAND   iHeartRadio ::: itune.apple.podcast ::: Tune-In ::: RepublicRadio ::: stitcher.com ::: speaker  "Speaking Truth to Power and OURSELVES"