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Forward-thinking conversations that don’t shy away from the uncomfortable.
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Shaq's Honorary Title, Fat Joe / N word, Colin Kaepernick Tell All, Walmart Digital Prices, Ryan Clark Sports (opens the original)
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This week on Forward Social Conversations, we discuss Colin Kaepernick’s book tour and comments about Jay-Z, Fat Joe’s use of the N-word, Shaquille O’Neal becoming an honorary FBI agent, Ryan Clark’s new show Pivot Sports, and more of the biggest conversations in sports, culture and entertainment.
Chrisette Michele Post, Kaepernick Dropping Dimes, Still Supporting The NFL (opens the original)
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Chrisette Michele, Jay-Z, Kaepernick & the NFL: Where Do We Draw the Line? Chrisette Michele was heavily criticized after performing at a Donald Trump inauguration event in 2017. The backlash followed her for years, including professional consequences. But today, are we looking at her differently? In this episode of Forward Social Conversations, we take a deeper look at Chrisette Michele, Colin Kaepernick, Jay-Z and the NFL—and ask a bigger question about how we apply our principles. Colin Kaepe
Is Stephen A. Smith Under Fire Again, Target Tracking Customers, Digital Fences Around Churches (opens the original)
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Forward Social Conversations is back, and tonight we’re getting into some of the biggest conversations happening right now. We’re talking about the controversy surrounding Stephen A. Smith, the criticism he’s been receiving, and the conversation involving Jemele Hill and Cari Champion interview. What’s really behind the issues people are having with Stephen A. Smith? We’re also breaking down reports about Target tracking customers while they shop, and the growing conversation around digital fenc
Hangings Across the U.S., White Supremacy & The Search For Answers (opens the original)
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White Supremacy in 2026: Are We Really Past It? Is white supremacy a thing of the past—or has it simply evolved? In this powerful Forward Social Conversations panel, we take a serious look at the history of white supremacy, racism, racial violence, and the questions surrounding recent deaths of Black people across the country. We discuss the disturbing cases that have raised questions in Black communities, including the death of Nolan Wells, whose cause and manner of death remain undetermined as
Dr. Fauci Pleads the 5th, Water Supply, Ryan Clark Cries Over Firing (opens the original)
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On this episode of Forward Social Conversations, we tackle the headlines everyone is talking about—from Fauci pleading the Fifth and Ryan Clark’s emotional response to his ESPN firing, to growing concerns over America’s water supply, data centers consuming massive amounts of water, and the shocking case of a man arrested for collecting rainwater. Join us for a real conversation that challenges perspectives and asks the tough questions.
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