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Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.

Our panelists include:

· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.

· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.

· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.

· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.

· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.

Stay strong, hopeful, and empowered. Stand together and support independent journalism. Tune in to Fighting The Power and make a difference.

This episode of "Fighting the Power," produced by Grassroot News Northwest, features a panel of independent journalists and commentators discussing resistance to authoritarianism and the importance of democratic values fighting Project 2025. The panel includes Althea Billings, Professor Johnson, Cecil Charles Prescott, and Nia Gray.

Kwanzaa Principles and Current Events

Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is a non-religious holiday emphasizing seven principles: The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa In English and Swahili -Umoja (Unity)

To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.

Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)

To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together.

Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

To build and maintain our stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together

Nia (Purpose)

To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Kuumba (Creativity)

To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

Imani (Faith)

To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

the panelists of LTAR picked a news event and connected it to one of the principles of Kwanza

Examples of Resistance

The principle of Nia (Purpose) is identified as central to resistance efforts in 2025, encouraging individuals to align personal goals with community needs.

Nationwide protests and legal challenges against government policies are cited as demonstrations of collective responsibility and vocational resistance.

Economic boycotts, such as those targeting companies that end diversity initiatives, illustrate personal sacrifice for the greater good.

Reflections on Leadership and Community

Panelists emphasize the importance of courage, creativity, and collective responsibility in confronting injustice. They advocate for the "Platinum Rule"—treating others as they wish to be treated—over the traditional "Golden Rule," to foster respect and inclusivity. The show concludes with a call to remain hopeful, work together, and honor the legacy of those who have fought for justice.

Historical Context

The origins of Kwanzaa are discussed, noting its creation in 1966 by

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Fighting The Power: Democracy is alive when voting survives-The 2025 Midterm races

Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.

Our panelists include:

· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.

· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.

· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.

· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.

· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh.

Stay strong, hopeful, and empowered. Stand together and support independent journalism. Tune in to Fighting The Power and make a difference.

In this edition, we're taking a step back from the fast news cycle to closely examine the outcomes of the 2025 midterm elections. Joining us is Lisa Loving, an award-winning journalist and media activist based in California, who will help us break down why Proposition 50 succeeded. We also address some controversial questions—such as why Black Americans did not take part in the October 18 No King marches—and the answers may surprise you. Finally, we conclude with "I, Too, Sing America," highlighting the countless ways communities supported their neighbors on SNAP during the 43-day government shutdown that delayed their November 2025 benefits under the Trump administration.

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Fighting The Power is a radio/Podcast featuring independent journalists resisting Trump's authoritarian rule. We highlight efforts to restore democracy and confront Project 2025, which aims to reduce civil liberties.

Our panelists include:

· LaNita Duke: Award-winning multimedia producer for Grassroots News Northwest.

· Dianne Johnson: Professor and journalist specializing in political journalism and the Arts.

· Althea Billings: Journalist and radio producer covering Politics and National News.

· Rev. Cecil Prescod: Talk show host focusing on social and political issues.

· Nia Gray: Civil rights advocate from Pittsburgh and Faith Reporter

Stay strong, hopeful, and empowered. Stand together and support independent journalism. Tune in to Fighting The Power and make a difference.

This edition of Fighting the Power focuses on Portland, Oregon, home to Grassroots News Northwest. Contrary to claims from the Trump administration, reports that Portland is on fire, are not true. This is a Lie

Not The Fire This Time; Portland is not on Fire