Dr. Maulana Karenga & Brandon: Boycott, Birthright & the California Primary

About this episode

Dr. Maulana Karenga discusses the NAACP's boycott, the Supreme Court's birthright decision, and the significance of Juneteenth, while Brandon analyzes the California primary and the Democratic presidential contenders.

Join us for a landmark broadcast as Kwanzaa creator Dr. Maulana Karenga shares his invaluable insights on the NAACP’s boycott call, previews the crucial US Supreme Court birthright decision, and explores the significance of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. Before Dr. Karenga takes the mic, Political Blogger Brandon will break down the pivotal California primary election, shed light on the evolving Iran conflict, and provide the inside scoop on the top contenders vying for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Maulana Karenga, Brandon

Topics covered

• Kwanzaa
• California primary
• NAACP boycott
• birthright citizenship
• Iran conflict
• Democratic nomination

Keywords

• Kwanzaa
• NAACP
• California primary
• birthright citizenship
• Juneteenth
• Iran conflict
• Democratic Party
• presidential nomination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NAACP, Democratic Party

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