The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights &amp; human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement &amp; event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/civil_rights_podcasts/" rel="nofollow">Best Civil Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-human-rights-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="nofollow">Best Human Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://prettyprogressive.com/20-best-podcasts-about-social-justice-of-2021/#MIP_Make_It_Plain_with_Mark_Thompson" rel="nofollow">Best Podcasts About Social Justice</a> and <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-broadcast-television-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="nofollow">Best Broadcast Television Podcasts</a>.Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.For full bio, click <a href="https://www.revmarkthompson.com/bio" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

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Hundreds marched on the U.S. Mission to the United States November 8, 2023 to demand the U.S. support a ceasefire in Gaza. Speakers included (in order of appearance);Rev. Mark Thompson, EmceeRev. Adrienne Thorne, Senior Minister, Riverside ChurchRev. Stephen A. Green, Co-Founder, Faith for Black Lives, Pastor, St. Luke&#39;s AME HarlemImam Suhaib WebbCarmen Perez-Jordan, CEO and President, The Gathering for JusticeMarwa Janini,Executive Director, Arab-American Association of New YorkRev. Dr. Jaqui Lewis, Senior Minister for Public Theology and Transformation, MiddleChurchLinda Sarsour, Founder, MPower Change, Co-Founder, Until FreedomRev. Jamal Bryant, Co-Founder, Faith for Black Lives, Pastor at New Birth Missionary Church, AtlantaTamika D. Mallory, Co-Founder, Until FreedomDr. Cornel West, US Presidential CandidatePastor Michael McBride, Co-Founder, Black Church PAC, Executive Director, LiveFree USARev. Dr. Iva Carruthers, General Secretary, Proctor ConferenceRev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry, National Presiding Minister Emeritus, House Of The Lord ChurchecElena Stein, Director of Organizing Strategy Jewish Voice For PeaceAhmad Abuznaid, Executive Director, US Campaign for Palestinian RightsMysonne Linen, Hip Hop Artist, Co-Founder, Until FreedomRev. Dr. Willie Francois, Senior Pastor, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pleasantville, NJLaTosha Brown, Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz, Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran ChurchNupol Kiazolu, Activist and OrganizerKimberly Bernard, Warriors In The GardenNialah Edari, Co-Founder, Freedom March NYCKiara Williams, Warriors In The GardenJeannie J. Park, Warriors In The GardenDerrick &#34;Dwreck&#34; Ingram, Warriors In The GardenAyanna Gregory, Artist, Activist, Performs&#34;Ceasefire&#34;written &amp; composed  by Nabil Ince, Phillip Joubert, Bishop Dwayne Royster, Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., Rev. Mark Thompson, and Ayanna Gregory, and performed by Ayanna Gregory and Common Hymnal Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ceasefire March And Rally at the U.S. Mission to the UN

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What Do Dems' Big Wins Tuesday Mean For 2024?

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Chad Stone, Chief Economist of the <a href="centeronbudget.org" rel="nofollow">Center On Budget and Policy Priorities</a>, joins. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The October 2023 Jobs Report

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SEIU 512&#39;s Athena Jones on what Election Day in Virginia mens for home care workers. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What's At Stake In Virginia On Election Day?

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On October 24, 2023, he family of Jawan Dallas and community members testify before the Mobile, Alabama City Council to demand the release of the July 2 Mobile police body cam footage of his fatal tasing. During the city council hearing, Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine discloses publicly for the first time that the officers involved in Jawan Dallas&#39; death are back on the street. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Justice For Jawan Dallas Part II

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Jawan Dallas died after a Mobile, Alabama Police officer tased him July 2, 2023. His mother, Christine Dallas, and the entire community have been demanding the body cam footaget to no avail. A Justice for Jawan Rally was held at Bethel AME Church in Mobile, Monday, October 23. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Justice For Jawan Dallas, Part I

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The Democratic freshman Congreswoman from Texas&#39;s 30th district describes the chaos before the House Speaker election, and the post-election chaos sure to come. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett On The Chaotic House Speaker Election

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Does Mike Johnson's Election As Speaker Hurt Republicans Electorally? Does The War In Gaza Hurt Biden Electorally?

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Bishop William J. Barber, II leads a compelling voter registration teach-in in Biloxi, Mississippi, Saturday, October 21, 2023 Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Why Should We Vote?

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Markos joins for this week&#39;s Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Israel, Hamas, Russia, Ukraine and Republicans

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Chad Stone, Chief Economist of the Center On Budget, on the September 2023 Jobs Report and his beloved Phillies, and Joelle Gamble, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, on protecting consumers from Junk Fees. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jobs, Junk Fees, Phillies and Braves

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For Indigenous People&#39;s Day, Rhonda LeValdo of <a href="notinourhonor.com" rel="nofollow">Not In Our Honor</a> joins. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Will Taylor Swift Join The Call For Kansas City's NFL Team To Change It's Name?

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The Assistant Democratic Leader (D-SC) on what led to Kevin McCarthy&#39;s ouster. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rep. James Clyburn On The House Speaker Vote

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Markos makes the case on this week&#39;s Thursday Kos. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Could Republicans Actually Vote For Rep. Hakeem Jeffries For Speaker?

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Small Business Administrator Isabella Guzman, Assistant and Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez and OMB Associate Director Jacob Leibenluft answer questions. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

If There's A Government Shutdown, Here's How It Could Impact You

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While the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a tentative settlement, SAG-AFTRA is still in these streets. WGA Member Teri Jackson and SAG-AFTRA Members Jerome Brooks and Lee Cox bring us up to date. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The SAG-AFTRA Strike Is Not Over!

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<a href="untilfreedom.com" rel="nofollow">Until Freedom</a>&#39;s September 18, 2023 Louisville event in memory of Breonna Taylor to mobilize voters to prevent incumbent Kentucky Attorney Daniel Cameron--who would not charge the cops who killed Ms. Taylor--from becoming Governor. The Town Hall features a panel including Carla Wallace of <a href="https://surj.org/" rel="nofollow">SURJ</a>, City Council candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright and Until Freedom&#39;s Linda Sarsour and Angelo Pinto with remarks from Mysonne Linen and Tamika Mallory. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Vote For Breonna Taylor Stop Daniel Cameron Town Hall And Rally

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The revolutionary and humorous columnist and commentator Michael Harriot joins to discuss his new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-AF-History-Whitewashed-America/dp/0358439167" rel="nofollow">on sale</a> today! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America By Michael Harriot

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Bishop William J. Barber, II of Repairers of the Breach, Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III of the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll of St. John Episcopal Church of Florida, the Rev. Dr. James T. Morris, President of the Florida Council of Churches, Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., Senior Pastor of the Bethel Church and the Rev. Alvin Jackson and others lead a March to Jacksonville City Hall in memory of Angela Carr, A.J. Laguerre and Jerald Gallion on September 16, 2023. The three were victims of a racist hate killing at a Jacksonville Dollar General Store on August 26, 2023. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jacksonville March Against Racist Hate Killings

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On September 15, 2023, Bishop William J. Barber, II of Repairers of the Breach, Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III of the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church, March For Our Lives Activist David Hogg and others March to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis&#39; to deliver a <a href="https://www.breachrepairers.org/demand-fl-leaders-cease-desist-full-letter" rel="nofollow">letter</a> demanding he and other Florida electeds cease and desist from hateful rhetoric that may have contributed to the racist hate killings of Angela Carr, A.J. Laguerre and Jerald Gallion on August 26, 2023. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tallahassee March Against Racist Hate Killings

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights &amp; human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement &amp; event over the past 35 years, he has also been a radio...

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 35 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Mark, hosts Make It Plain, a political, human rights and non-mainstream news podcast. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.