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How should we talk to people about homelessness? How can we be good neighbors to the unhoused folks living in our communities? In this episode, Benji and Tori talk to author and activist Kevin M. Nye about the work he's been doing to talk to Christians about ending homelessness, and how we can advocate for change in these times. Follow Kevin's Substack Preorder Kevin's Book Follow Benji on Instagram Follow White Homework on Instagram

This week Benji and Tori are talking about the importance of interracial solidarity in the face of rising fascism even when our "teams" don't always see eye to eye. And we're asking the question, whose responsibility is it to hold the line? And who is at risk when we decide to throw away our compassion and just stop caring about the well-being of our neighbors? (Hint: it's you. You're at risk.) Support the show! Follow Benji Follow Tori

Circle up, we're talking about the importance of protecting trans folks as we see this ascent of fascism. We're not throwing anybody off the bus. International Transgender Day of Visibility is more important than ever, so please do a quick online search and get involved. Watch the After Class Discussion! Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benjamin Faye on Instagram  Follow Tori on Bluesky Follow White Homework on Instagram

Should we bypass misinformation? How is Palestine connected to racism? What the difference between gender and race if they're both constructs? You've got questions, Tori and Benji got... thoughts! Join us! Support the show! Research on bypassing misinfo Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benjamin Faye on Instagram  Follow Tori on BlueskyFollow White Homework on Instagram

In honor of Women's History Month, Benji and Tori join up to discuss the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth. From escaping slavery to delivering her iconic "Ain’t I a Woman?" speech, Truth’s words and actions challenged societal norms and fought for equality. Want Ad-Free Early Episodes? Support the show! Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benjamin Faye on Instagram  Follow Tori on Bluesky Follow White Homework on Instagram

Millions of Americans cannot work or vote because they lack identification. Kat Calvin is here to change that. Join Tori and Benji for an encouraging conversation about how we can make a material difference in the lives of our neighbors by advocating for identification. Connect with Kat on her website. Buy Kat’s book from an Indie Bookshop! Support ID4ID.org  Support the show! www.whitehomework.com Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benjamin Faye on Instagram  Follow Tori on Bluesky Follow White Homework on Instagram www.instagram.com/whitehomework

Final week of (official) Black History Month and we are having a party I mean episode for the epic badass Fannie Lou Hamer. If you are able, please consider supporting the show or just follow us over on Patreon as social media gets more toxic and fashy. Follow Benji on Bluesky Follow Tori on Bluesky

We hold this truth to be self-evident: the US government lacks the moral authority to dictate who can and can't get married. But like, how did we get here? This week we're talking about how Black folks convinced the government to let us marry whoever TF we want AND helped lay the groundwork for marriage equality across the board. Turns out, our liberation is all tied together. If you like the show, want ad-free episodes, or want in on our bonus content, you can sign up to support us here! Support Andrew Seidel's new show! Follow Benji on BlueSky Follow Tori on BlueSky

For Black History Month we're changing the format! (Hate it? Love it? Let us know! ) And, we do a review of the Black Panther Party's 10 Point Program and well... the math checks out. SUPPORT THE SHOW FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Follow Andrew Seidel's new show! Follow Benji on IG Follow Benji on Bluesky Follow the show on IG Follow Tori on Bluesky

LIVE EVENT! Reclaiming Freedom: Civil Rights Tactics for Resisting Authoritarianism (email [email protected] for scholarships!) PATRON DRIVE! We need your support to keep making the show. You can chip in as little as a $5 to help us keep the show going. We're celebrating Black History Month by learning about some Black folks who deserve a little more attention, starting with the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. A trailblazer who rejected the status quo of 20th century American white supremacy to live her musical dreams and pave a path for others. ⁠⁠Benji on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Benji on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠White Homework on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tori on Bluesky⁠

We're starting Black History Month early this year with a big announcement! Benjamin Faye is officially joining the podcast as a co-host! This week we are talking about the importance of holding on to our hope while authoritarianism is on the rise. We get a lil vulnerable, sharing from our own personal journeys, struggles, and some practices for staying grounded. We're doing a patron drive for Black History Month! Help support the show! ⁠⁠Benji on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Benji on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠White Homework on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tori on Bluesky⁠

You aren't alone! Benji and I wanted to share some reflections on the inauguration this week without any spiraling or doomcasting. We talk about the importance of caring for our emotional health (even the feelings that aren't great) and of course, caring for our nervous systems so we can care for our communities. Support the show + get early, ad-free episodes! ⁠Benji on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Benji on Bluesky ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠White Homework on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tori on Bluesky⁠

Poverty has such a measurable impact on your nervous system that we can see it in brain scans, yet we don't often talk about what those impacts look like. Benjamin Faye is back on the show to unpack some of the ways that poverty changes our brain chemistry, alters expectations, and increases struggles for self-regulation. And we discuss what healing can look like with in community and with support. ⁠SUPPORT THE SHOW⁠ ⁠Benji on Instagram⁠ ⁠Benji on Bluesky ⁠ ⁠White Homework on Instagram⁠ ⁠Tori on Bluesky⁠

Benji is back on the show to discuss his experience with homelessness and the systemic barriers that lead to millions of Americans falling through the cracks. Benji shares personal stories, insights into the realities of life trying to find shelter on a day to day basis, and his perspective on what real change could look like. Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about resilience, community, and the urgent need for action. SUPPORT THE SHOW Benji on Instagram Benji on Bluesky White Homework on Instagram Tori on Bluesky

Had Prop on the show to talk about surviving *gestures vaguely at everything*, what we owe to each other, and how we can reduce harmful impacts on our families, communities, and the world. We also discuss the little steps we can take to make a difference when the world is on fire, how going "off the grid" isn't the answer, and life after capitalism and empire. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop Support White Homework: www.patreon.com/toriglass