Creative Tension

By: Elliott Robinson JD MDiv - Public Theologian
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  • The Creative Tension podcast explores the history and legacy of Jim Crow segregation. Host, Elliott Robinson provides the missing chapters from American History class, through a mixture of interviews, archival audio and roundtable discussions. Creative Tension also uses open and frank discussions, to dissect how the legacy of Jim Crow is still impacting our world today. Creative Tension explores topics like: Confederate monuments; “The Talk;” Black caricatures (Mammy, Aunt Jemima and JJ Evans); the Great Migration; racialized food (watermelon, fried chicken); and, many others. We also discuss modern means of resisting the legacy of Jim Crow with guests like: The Nap Bishop, Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry); Carlton Mackey (Black Men Smile); and, Allison Bantimba (Equal Justice Initiative’s Fulton County Remembrance Project). For a visual companion to the podcast, visit www.creativetension.org. Subscribe. Listen. Share. Leave a Review.
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  • Introducing Creative Tension: The Jim Crow Years

    Introducing Creative Tension: The Jim Crow Years
    Aug 10 2017

    The true story of America is complex and messy, but it must be told. Pleasant or not. Rev. Elliott S. Robinson, JD, MDiv will take us on a journey through "The Jim Crow Years." The first full episode airs on Sept. 5th. Subscribe today!!

    Visit us at CreativeTension.org

    Follow us on Instagram, FB and Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter @createtension
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    4 mins
  • 1. Are Confederate Monuments Beautiful Statues or Sites of Terror?

    1. Are Confederate Monuments Beautiful Statues or Sites of Terror?
    Aug 24 2017

    Are Confederate Monuments and Statues Beautiful or sites of terror? The Charlottesville tragedy has forced us to re-examine their place in modern culture. Elliott Robinson explores the reasons for the Civil War and whether these monuments and statues can be separated from their cause.

    For a visual companion to this episode and links to episode resources, visit creativetension.org. Follow us on Instagram, FB and Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter @createtension

    Creative Tension can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts:

    • Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/2wBqYHb
    • Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gcmfVp
    • Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/ctgoogpod
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    • Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2ydhVbK
    • SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/ctsoundc

    The John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture at Duke University and their Behind the Veil Oral History Project. - https://repository.duke.edu/dc/behindtheveil

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    27 mins
  • 2. Are Confederate Monuments: Heritage, History or Hate?

    2. Are Confederate Monuments: Heritage, History or Hate?
    Sep 10 2017

    Confederate Monuments: Are they heritage, history or hate? We get guidance from Dr. Nichole Phillips, Dr. William Cossen and Sara Patenaude. #jimcrow #confederate

    Special Thanks to:

    • Nichole Phillips, PhD - Assistant Professor of Sociology, Religion & Culture at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University
    • William Cossen, PhD- Public Historian, Book Review Editor for the Society of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era’s online book review publication - Twitter: @WilliamCossen
    • Sara Patenaude - Co-Founder Hate Free Decatur - Twitter: @sdpatenaude
    • Patricia Robinson - Voice Over Expert

    For a visual companion to this episode and links to episode resources, visit creativetension.org. Follow us on Instagram, FB and Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter @createtension

    Creative Tension can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts:

    • Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/2wBqYHb
    • Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gcmfVp
    • Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/ctgoogpod
    • IHeart: http://bit.ly/2h7K69f
    • TuneIn - http://bit.ly/2gp6ZS8
    • Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2ydhVbK
    • SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/ctsoundc

    The John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture at Duke University and their Behind the Veil Oral History Project. - https://repository.duke.edu/dc/behindtheveil

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    35 mins

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