Ep.86 - Maya Moore, Social Care a The SLIDING SCALE
In a week where: Boris Johnson won't kneel because he doesn't "believe in empty gestures". Earl Cameron, Britain's 'first Black film star' dies aged 102. UK Government announces a £1.57 billion rescue package for the Arts Sector. Italian Music Composer Ennio Morricone Dies Aged 81. China got a Bubonic Plague. In Sports: (7:40) Women's Basketball legend Maya Moore has spent her prime years not playing basketball. Instead, she has been dedicated to getting a man out of jail. Last week, her years of sacrifice bore fruit and she achieved something that no championship ring could match, she got a man his freedom.In the first of two Life segments: (20:18) Boris Johnson just couldn't help himself but pass blame. And of all the sectors to pick, you decide to go to the Social Care sector?!In Film/TV: (33:38) Writer, Director a Executive Producer Prentice Penny goes off on Hollywood as it pertains to blackface, holding white people in the industry accountable and the SLIDING SCALE.Lastly, in the 2nd Life segment: (46:38) Poet a researcher Montaza Mehri speaks on Anti-Racism and how self-checking your privilege is only step one in the many-step journey to hold up Anti-Black values.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate a Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/whatsgood5epnE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter a IG: @5thElement_UK5E Community Discord: https://discord.gg/QApwabPFB: @The5thElement.org.ukWebsite: www.the5thelement.org.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Vista" By PoldooreChillHop Music - (https://chillhop.bandcamp.com)
