
Know Your Rights Camp Podcast
The Know Your Rights Camp Podcast hopes to inform, inspire and provide tools for the next generation of Black and Brown youth in a collective fight against systemic oppression.
Episodes
50 episodes
Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 : Will Donald Trump’s Administration Hurt The Health of Black & Brown Communities?
Hosts: Amir Whitaker (@Drknucklehead_esq) Guest: Dr. Tracey Veal In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Amir Whitaker sits down with the brilliant Dr. Tracey Veal—a healthcare leade...
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Season 5
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast - Black Men & The College Dilemma
In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo explore the persistent challenges Black male students face in the education system. Amir shares personal stories and revealing statistics...
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Season 5
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The Return Of Private Prisons & Forced Labor Being A New Form Of Slavery
On this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Amir Whitaker sits down with civil rights lawyer Kamilah Moore for a raw and urgent conversation about the deep-rooted economic exploitation within the U.S. prison system—especially in ...
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Season 5
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KYRC Podcast Episode Season 5 - The War Over Women’s Bodies & Place Within The Nation’s Workforce
In this explosive episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Diana Barbadillo breaks down the shocking reality of International Women's Day under Donald Trump’s 2025 policies. With women's rights under attack like never before, this epi...
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Episode 5
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KYRC Podcast Episode Season 5 - Reparations for Everyone… Except Black Americans?
Hosts: Amir Whitaker (@drknucklehead_esq)Guest: Kamilah Moore (@kamilahvmoore)In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, host Amir Whitaker sits down with attorney and former California Repa...
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Season 5
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 11: Using Art To Enhance Creative Problem Solving For Black & Brown Communities
Hosted by Sean Tory, this episode of the Know Your Rights Podcast features a discussion with visual artists Brandan "BMike" Odums and Russell Craig. The conversation delves into the impact of art on social change and personal growth. Russ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 10: How Understanding Legal Rights Can Empower Black & Brown Youth
This Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode features a discussion on the importance of understanding and exercising legal rights, particularly for minorities who are more likely to face rights infringements by police. Hosts Diana Barbadillo and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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The DOJ Ends National Law Enforcement Accountability Database & Drops Federal Civil Rights Cases
This Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, hosted by Amir Whitaker, delivers a powerful discussion on the rollback of federal civil rights protections. This episode examines the U.S. Department of Justice’s termination of the National Accounta...
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 9: How The Autopsy Initiative Evolved Into An Important Resource Wanting Justice Against Police Violence
The Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative, launched in February 2022, provides free independent second autopsies for families of victims who died in custody, including police-related deaths. The initiative addresses the high costs of indepen...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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The Trump Administration’s Educational Standards From Preschool To Higher Education
The Know Your Rights Camp podcast, hosted by Diana Barbadillo and Amir Whitaker, delves into the implications of #DonaldTrump's executive orders on education, particularly focusing on the potential dismantling of the US Department of Education....
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Season 5
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27:50

Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 8: The History Of Black Trauma & The Need For Mental Health Services In Those Communities
This episode of Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, hosted by Sean Tory, features a discussion on the importance of mental health, particularly within Black and Brown communities. The episode includes guests Kyle Morris, an educator and commun...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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What Does Black History Month Mean In 2025
Hosted by Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo, this episode of the KYRC Podcast delves into the significance of Black History Month in 2025 amidst increasing legislative and executive efforts to suppress cultural celebrations and DEI (Diversity,...
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Season 5
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29:44

Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 7: Utilizing The Future Of Technology & Artificial Intelligence To Inspire Black and Brown Communities
In this episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Tat Wza interviews Abran Maldonado, a pioneering AI expert and one of the first prompt engineers with OpenAI. Maldonado shares his journey from growing up in challenging environments to beco...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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KYRC Podcast Episode 2 Season 5 - Immigrant Rights Explained + How the KYRC App Can Help!
This Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode focuses on immigrant rights under the new presidential term, featuring Chloe Edmonds from White and Case. The discussion highlights the importance of knowing and exercising one's rights when approached...
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 6: Why Black Teachers Can Be Key To Collective Liberation
This Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode features a discussion on the challenges and progress in educational equity for Black and Brown students. Hosted by Sean Tory, the episode includes insights from Ishmael Jimenez, a dedicated educator an...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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From The Police To DEI: The Impact of Trump's Executive Orders On Black and Brown Communities
On this episode of the KYRC Podcast, host Amir Whitaker sits down with Diana Barbadillo to break down how the Trump administration’s policies impact Black and Brown communities. From harsh sentencing to the expanded use of ...
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 5: Financial Literacy & Freedom In Black & Brown Communities
In this episode of the KYRC Podcast, Anthony Copeman, founder of Financial Lituation, emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in Black and Brown communities. He discusses the need to change mindsets about money, start saving small, and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 4: Understanding Eating Disorders, Promoting Positive Body Image In Black and Brown Communities
In this episode of the KYRC Podcast, Clara Pritchett (@body_empowerment_project ), Executive Director of the Body Empowerment Project, discusses her mission to prevent eating disorders by promoting body appreciation and addressing risk factors ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 3: Mike Africa Jr. On When The Government Participates In Terrorism Against Black People
In this episode of the KYRC Podcast, activist Mike Africa Jr. shares his personal story as a member of the MOVE organization. He emphasizes the need for accountability in society, drawing attention to the role of historical awareness in address...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 2: Understanding Voter Suppression In Black & Brown Communities From The Past To Present
In this Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, Diana Barbadillo and Amir Whitaker discuss the persistent issue of voter suppression targeting Black and Brown communities in the United States. They trace the historical roots of this problem, fro...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 1: The Fight Over Cop City & The Nationwide Future Of Militarized Policing
In this episode of KYRC Podcast, co-hosts Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo dive into the heated debate surrounding Atlanta's "Cop City" project. This controversial military-style police training complex has sparked major pushback due to its e...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 8: How The Autopsy Initiative & Independent Pathologists Allow The Families Of Individuals Killed While In Custody Achieve Justice
In this special bonus episode of the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast, Autopsy Initiative program head Nicole Martin and guest Dr. Roger A Mitchell Jr., a forensic pathologist, discuss the importance of their work in providing free autopsies...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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50:13

KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 7: The Importance Of Black & Brown Youth Knowing Their Rights
For today’s episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Nicole Martin, Legal Program Director for the Autopsy Initiative, interviews 17-year-old Cayden Brown. Brown, a youth from Detroit, represents young people in court who have commit...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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14:51

KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 6: Combating The Challenges of Diet & Physical Health In Black & Brown Communities
In the Know Your Rights Camp podcast episode, hosts Sean Tory and Dr. Milo Dodson interview Armond Rashaad, owner of Jabs Gym in Detroit. Rashaad shares his journey with physical fitness, which began with a desire to combat diabetes, a conditio...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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13:44

KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 5: The Possibilities Black & Brown Youth Can Have Within The Tech Industry
In this Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, hosts Tat Wza and Mariella Regalado interview Antoine “Antoine Digital” Patton, a self-taught coder who learned the skill while in prison. Patton shares his journey of learning to code without inte...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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