Black Resilience

Tune in as we kick off our ART Series celebrating M. Gasby Brown! Hear how Gasby went from having a successful career for many years as a TV Correspondent for BET and FOX, a nonprofit fundraising expert, and owner of her own consulting firm, to ultimately stepping into her passion as a self-taught and accomplished painter with over 600 pieces in her collection today. I guarantee you will truly be inspired by Gasby's journey!

Tune in for this breathtaking conversation with Jane Elliott about the ISMs in America (RacISM, ClassISM, ColorISM and SexISM). Jane is an American diversity educator, author, and anti-racism activist who is courageous, unfiltered, and unapologetic in speaking truth about racism in America. As an educator, she became known for her "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise, which she first conducted with her third-grade class[a] on April 5, 1968, the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Over the past 50 years, she has appeared on many daytime talk shows/podcasts like Oprah, Dr. Phil, Jimmy Kemmel, Bernice King, and Roland Martin just to name a few.

Troy J. Walker, an activist, poet, and entrepreneur, has released I'm Not Your Enemy the Binary Effect, an impactful narrative that explores the violence towards and among the Black and Brown communities of America. The book touches upon systematic racism in the country and how it has turned people of color against each other when they should be offering each other support. Having to grow up amid the turbulent and unpredictable streets of New Orleans, Troy got to observe and live through the violence and discrimination. His childhood experiences, half a decade of incarceration, and seeing the viciousness of the drug trade through a single involvement over 30 years ago inspired him to dedicate his life to changing social patterns within the community. To learn more about Troy J. Walker's activism or to purchase his book visit: https://us-gcp.com/

Tune in now for a great conversation with Nenette Adeliza, Author/Speaker who takes you on a journey about her adversities and struggles in her book “ Platinum Pussycat Chronicles – The Healing Journey of a Super Juicy Girl”. Nenette tells a vivid story and will capture your attention from start to finish with her honesty and strong faith in GOD that brings her to the place where she remains today—Happy, Healthy and BLESSED! To purchase a copy of the book visit: www.thesuperjuicygirl.com.

Tune in now for a great conversation with Kiesha Garrison, an extraordinary women of excellence, who shares her journey about leaving a highly successful six figure career at Microsoft to launch her own professional emcee and public speaking business. Her work, including her successful podcast YOU Better!, focuses on professional development, self-love and affirming Black women. To connect with Kiesha Garrison visit her website at https://kieshagarrison.co/

In this 3 part series I'll start off with Black Wall Street communities from back in the 1800 and 1900s most of us know about Tulsa, Oklahoma, but there was also few others like Bronzeville in Chicago; Hayti in Durham, N.C.; Sweet Auburn in Atlanta and Farish Street in Jackson, Miss. All these communities built Black Wealth by starting small business. Part 2 and 3 of this series will provide some tools and resources on starting and sustain you're a business, and of course I will be interviewing some awesome Black brothers and sisters to talk about their journey to becoming successful business owners.

Tune in now for a great conversation with Sharon Saffold, an extraordinary women of courage and resilience. Sharon shares her journey about breaking generational curses in order to survive homelessness and abuse, to becoming a college graduate, Ph.D. and receiving the Key to the City of Knoxville, TN. Note of Correction: During the interview Sharon mentioned the unfortunate passing of her sister S'rea in 2019. The correct year of her passing is 2009. For more information about Sharon Saffold visit http://www.sharonsaffold.com/

As part of our S.H.I.N.E. Series, the Black Resilience Podcast is celebrating Alma G. Davis' “S.H.I.N.E. in this episode. Alma G. Davis, a world-renowned entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and visionary has emerged as a leader in the hearts of many through her desire and dedication to serving women and youth. As Founder and CEO of the Alma G. Davis Foundation, Ms. Davis has been able to strategically help victims and communities overcome domestic violence by providing year-round educational programming on the subject and assistance to survivors. Ms. Davis' community service reaches far more than the boundaries of the United States, as she has participated in four humanitarian trips to Ghana, Africa establishing medical clinics in ravaged villages and providing necessary healthcare delivery to over 40,000 people. For more information, go to WWW.ALMAGDAVISFOUNDATION.org.

In this episode we have an unfiltered conversation on the State of Georgia's New Voting Law that goes into effect on July 1, 2021. We break down some of the major restrictions in this law that we haven't seen since the Jim Crow era.

This is part 3 of our three part series on human trafficking. In this episode we talk with Starr Davis, Found and CEO of The Starr Institute (TSI, Inc.). Starr Davis is dedicated to serving as a resource and beacon of hope for youth. Starr earned an undergraduate degree in Mass Communications from Florida State University and a Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. A native Kentuckian, Starr's tumultuous upbringing made her resilient, passionate and caring. Starr's passion to ensure that no child suffer in silence led to the creation of The Starr Institute, Inc. (TSI). TSI is committed to educate, engage and empower youth and the community about child sexual abuse and exploitation. Starr believes that if we make awareness and prevention a priority and not just a reactionary response to an outcry, then we will be in a better position to protect our children and youth from abuse. For more information, please visit www.thestarrinstitute.org.

This is part 2 of a 3 part series on human trafficking. In this episode we talk with Ronald Mazique an advisor of the Men in Violence Prevention (MVP) Initiative, a program of the International Human Trafficking Institute. Ronald Mazique has worked in higher education for over 10 years in several capacities, including student conduct, student legal services and multicultural affairs. He currently serves as Associate Dean/Director of the Office of Student Integrity at Georgia Tech. In partnership with his wife (Jaray Mazique), he is the co-founder of Clearpath Creations, LLC, which provides education-based consulting services for K-12, colleges and universities, as well as community organizations. For more information you can email Ronald at clearpathcreations@gmail.com.

This is part 1 of a 3 part series on Human Trafficking. In this episode we interview Deborah Richardson, Executive Director of the International Human Trafficking Institute (IHTI) in Atlanta, GA. Deborah founded IHTI in 2014 in her former role as Executive Vice President of the Center for Civil and Human Rights. She is a nationally recognized expert on social justice for women and girls and advocate to end human trafficking. Since 2019, she has led advocacy efforts in public policy and created impactful services for sexually exploited girls. She coordinated campaigns to eradicate the facilitation of trafficking on online platforms, testified before Congress, and advised more than 30 communities throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, on organizing and implementing their efforts to address child sexual exploitation. For more information about human trafficking please visit: www.IHTI.org.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series on the two COVID 19 Vaccines: Pfizer and Moderna. In this episode, we discuss the pros/cons of the vaccines, and what Black Americans need to know before taking the vaccine.

If you haven't listened to our series about The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans and The Power of the Black Vote in America, this is a snippet of what some of our guests had to say like Marc Morial (National Urban League), Gerald Griggs (Civil Rights Attorney-ATL), Dr. Trevon Logan (Economist-Ohio State University), Sonya Halpern (Candidate GA Senate-District 39), and Duke Williams, (Duke Capital Investments).

In this episode, we break down all the details and voting demographics that led to the Biden-Harris victory, which validates how powerful the Black vote truly is in this country.

This is part three of our 3 part series on The Power of the Black Vote in America. In this episode, we interview Marc Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League and former second-generation Mayor of New Orleans. Marc has been a political and civic leader throughout his career and has been at the forefront of Civil Rights and Social Justice causes. He also understands the importance of bringing together diverse leaders, groups, and youth as a source of strength, which he speaks about in his book the Gumbo Coalition, which was released in May 2020. Marc speaks with us about the Power of the Black Vote from all points of this series: history, crossroad, and a call to action by exercising your Power to vote on Nov 3rd and beyond. For more information about Marc Morial and the work the National Urban League is doing please visit: https://nul.org.

This is the second interview of part 2 of a 3 part series on The Power of the Black Vote in America. In this episode, we interview Attorney Gerald Griggs (a.k.a. The Justice Fighter). Attorney Griggs is committed to community service throughout Georgia and has been a strong activist in the civil rights and social justice space. He is the Second Vice President of the Atlanta Chapter of the NAACP and the Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee for the Georgia NAACP. He has been practicing law in the State of Georgia since 2004 and is a well-respected litigator known for handling high profile cases. Gerald speaks to the Black Resilience Podcast about his perspective on the Power of the Black Vote in America and the Black vote at a Crossroad. For more information about Attorney please visit: https://www.geraldagriggs.com

This is part 2 of a 3 part series on The Power of the Black Vote in America. In this episode, we interview Sony Halpern. Sonya Halpern is active in the political space in Georgia. She is currently a Democratic candidate for GA State Senate District 39 with a strong platform around social justice issues and economic equality. Sonya speaks to the Black Resilience Podcast about her perspective on the Power of the Black Vote in America and the Black vote at a Crossroad. For more information about Sonya Halpern visit: https://sonya4ga.com/

This is part 1 of a 3 part series on The Power of the Black Vote in America. The first part of this series talks about the history of the Black vote in America. In this episode, we talk about Black Suffrage, the Civil Rights movement, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. We interview Deborah Richardson, who will also be our guest co-host for this series. Deborah is a native Atlantan who grew up in the 1960s and was actively involved in civil rights as a teenager. Deborah is well respected in the civil rights and social justice space in Atlanta and has dedicated most of her career to teaching young leaders and adults the importance of their civic duty and participation in grassroots efforts to protect voting rights and civil rights.

This is the Pt. 4 of a 4 part series that addresses the impact COVID-19 has had on Black Americans. This episode discusses the importance of having a financial plan before a crisis happens. We also discuss resources available to help repair credit, reduce debt regardless of your financial situation, and also investing tips for those who have a healthy investment portfolio despite the economic crisis in this climate. We interview Duke Williams, Chief Investment Officer of DUKE Capital Advisors, LLC, a wealth management and advisory firm serving the wealth and investment advisory needs of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Prior to DUKE Capital, Duke was an investment consultant for one of the largest global publicly traded investment consultant firms and has managed over $25 Billion in investment assets across pensions, retirement benefit plans, and foundations.

This is the Pt. 3 of a 4 part series that addresses the impact COVID-19 has had on Black Americans. This episode covers the economic devastation this pandemic is having on Black families and Black unemployment across the country. We interview Dr. Trevon Logan, recognized by Fortune Magazine as 1 of 19 top African-American Economists in the country. Dr. Logan currently teaches at The Ohio State University as the Hazel Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Economics. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California at Berkeley, and specializes in economic history and applied demography.

This is the Pt. 2 of a 4 part series that addresses the impact COVID-19 has had on Black Americans. This episode covers the impact this virus is having on mental health. We interview Dr. Angela Shannon, a staff psychiatrist at Your Town Health-Palmetto Health Council in metro Atlanta treating patients from the age of 3-103. She has been practicing medicine for 20+ years and received her M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine.

This is the Pt. 1 of a 4 part series that addresses the impact of COVID-19 has had on Black Americans. This episode covers the impact this virus is having on our physical health. We interview Dr. Nichole Love-Grove, an internal medicine physician who has been on the front-lines of this pandemic since it first started.