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22: Could the Queen Be Racist

Grantley Martelly — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:26:26 +0000

On March 7, 2021, Oprah Winfrey televised an interview with Megan Markle and Prince Harry. Much of the world was shocked to hear the allegations of racism within the House of Windsor. This episode examines the history of British royalty and the Church of England in empire building, where the Queen is the head of both institutions. You can draw your own conclusions.
We also examine why it is important to separate spiritual faith from celebrity, power, and privilege.

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10:The Queen of Katwe

Grantley Martelly — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:03:03 +0000

Miss Phiona Mutesi is called, The Queen of Katwe. However, her life has not been one of royalty, splendor, and riches. Coming from the despair of poverty and living on the streets, she became a national chess champion of Uganda and a world-class chess player. A book was written about her and Disney produced a movie with the same title, The Queen of Katwe. This is her story, her triumph, and her vision of the future she intends to build.

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