Talib Kweli & Kendrick Sampson Talk Police Brutality, 'Insecure,' Viola Davis | People's Party Full

In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actor and activist:

KENDRICK SAMPSON

Here's what we got into with one of Hollywood's most most active advocates for social justice:

• How his experience attending Robey Theatre Company impacted him.
• Following Jesus while having reservations over being a Christian.
• Discussion about liberation theology.
• Activism being a spiritual journey for him and others in his circle.
• His character Caleb Hapstall on the series 'How To Get Away With Murder.'
• Shonda Rhimes and her breaking down barriers.
• The endless diversities within the black community.
• The excellence of Viola Davis and how she teaches everyone she works with.
• Kendrick's character Brainstorm in 'The Flash.'
• Protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock.
• How he came to identifying himself as an abolitionist.
• Why "Law and Order" in itself is a racist term.
• Controlling the narrative of black stories in Hollywood.
• 'BLD PWR' helping to dismatle systematic oppression in the industry.
• Kendrick's open letter to allies demanding investment in antiracist content.
• Issa Rae and how her voice and show 'Insecure' has impacted so many.
• The importance of mental health resources in marginalized communities.
• His own experience with police brutality during a peaceful protest.
• Kendrick's take on the integrity of BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors.
• The film 'Miss Juneteenth' and Kendrick's character Ronnie.

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