Writer/Director Dee Rees is an alumna of New York University's graduate film program and a Sundance Screenwriting & Directing Lab Fellow. In 2018, Dee became the first Black woman nominated for an Oscar in the Best Adapted Screenplay category for her highly-acclaimed film Mudbound (2017). Dee's Emmy-Award winning HBO film Bessie (2015) starred Queen Latifah as the legendary American Blues singer and was nominated for a total of twelve Emmy Awards, including Dee's individual nominations for Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special. Bessie ..read more

In this episode of Pass The Mic, hosts Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby discuss the desire for mentors. Join the conversation as they explore the significance of mentorship in personal, professional, and spiritual growth, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the impact of mentorship on their own lives. Discover the signs that indicate you might be in need of a mentor and gain valuable advice on how to identify the right mentors for your unique journey. The hosts discuss various mentorship models, providing guidance on overcoming common obstacles in establishing these cruc ..read more

January 2024 marks five years since my first book, The Color of Compromise, was published. In January 2019 when the book came out, Dr Tisby could not have imaged the response it would garner. Thanks to you, the readers, it became a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller. It has made its way into college and seminary courses, church small groups, and national news outlets. Now it’s time to celebrate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

In this compelling episode of "Pass The Mic," join hosts Dr. Jemar Tisby and Rev. Tyler Burns as they delve into the complexities of maintaining unwavering values in the pursuit of racial justice. The duo engages in a thought-provoking conversation, exploring the subtle temptations and challenges that arise when navigating the turbulent waters of social change. Drawing on their vast experiences and deep insights, Dr. Jemar and Rev. Tyler dissect the notion of compromise and the allure it can hold during the struggle for racial equality. They examine the delicate balance between pragmatic appro ..read more

It's 2024. We need to decolonize evangelism... let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Rev Tyler Burns and Dr Jemar Tisby answer the question: What is Justice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

You've heard the statement right? "We shouldn't be more Black than Christian." But...what does that mean? Tyler and Jemar are back to breakdown the foundational concept of our work at Pass The Mic: We are unapologetically Black and Christian. Support this podcast at patreon.com/PassTheMic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. With civil rights advocacy in his DNA, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Moss spent the last two decades practicing and preaching a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration ..read more

We are taking a little time to gear up for the next round of episodes from Pass The Mic but did not want to leave you hanging. We've got back to back hits from the archives for you to enjoy in the meantime. New episodes return Feb 5th. Becoming Brave with Dr. Brenda Salter Mcneil (ARCHIVES): What a special guest we have on the podcast today! If you are familiar with the conversation about reconciliation and justice in the church, you won’t get very far without hearing the name, the Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter Mcneil.  Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil is a dynamic speaker, author, professor and reconci ..read more

If you listened to our 5 part mini series 'Not The Voice, The Microphone: The Pass The Mic Story', the style of this episode will be very familiar to you. In honor of MLK day, we wanted to revisit a 'cannon event' from Pass The Mic's history that we unfortunately did not have time to discuss in the miniseries but definitely deserves a spotlight. This week Dr. Jemar Tisby is joined by Executive Producer Beau York to share an oral history of sorts from their experiences in Memphis, TN 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. At the time, two events took place that weekend. Both ..read more