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Talib Hudon the Project Director for the think tank The New Hood joins us in this episode. Talib has a long standing background in working with grassroots organizations as well as some institutional players on the issue of reducing violence in our communities. Talib created a think tank that places the needs and desires of our communities at the center. Advocacy training and other programs help prepare community members to speak for themselves and develop policies for their own communities rather than be subjected to policies developed by others not connected to their lived experiences.

We were pleased to have two guests for this episode: Tracie Gardner from National Black Harm Reduction Network and Bre Azanedo from BLM Paterson. Tracie is working at the national level on harm reduction policies that center Black people and Bre is on the ground doing fabulous harm reduction work in Paterson, NJ. They tackle some of the hard obstacles to getting a better understand of why harm reduction is necessary. These two women are part of a network of grassroots organizations working to make their communities safer and healthier.

Our guest is Karen Washington from Rise & Root Farm in Chester, NY. Karen shares her journey from starting a community garden in a vacant lot in the Bronx to co-founding an organic farm in upstate New York. She talked about how racism creates food apartheid in our communities and why it is important for all of us to support black and brown farmers across all levels from urban farming to full blown rural farms,

Our guest for this episode is Carol Mayes Basuru, a successful professional in the TV and movie industry who decided to give that up and relocate to Ghana. In keeping with the season theme, we explored what it is like for African Americans to resettle in the motherland. Carol talks about the challenges and rewards and why it could be an interesting alternative to living with ongoing racism in the US.

We had a conversation with YahNé Ndgo from the Ubuntu Freedom Project. In this season we are exploring different grassroots approaches to creating sustainable and vibrant communities. YahNé talks about the Freedom project and what their principles and goals are.

This is an episode where we talk with Charmaine Brown of United Way Worldwide and David Sotolongo from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals about the DEI programs and where they stand today in the face of conservative Republican attacks.

In this episode we have a frank conversation with Reverend Benjamin Ledell Reynolds about some of the hot point issues in the Black faith community. Among the questions we asked whether the Black Church is till relevant to today's social justice agenda.

In this episode we bring back Professor Nunn to discuss the Supreme Court opinion which virtually ends race based admissions decisions at institutions of higher education. He also discusses whether it will be feasible for HBCUs to absorb the number of Black students who may no longer be admitted to predominantly white institutions.

In this episode we talk with three outstanding Black Women coaches from fencing, gymnastics and volleyball. Our guests are Dr. Nikki Franke, Wendy Hillard and Sheila Weaver. It's an interesting discussion of the challenges black female athletes used to have and what has changed over the years. Our coaches talk about new issues such as protecting players mental health and the licensing of student athletes' images and brands.

In this episode we talk with Monique Haughton Worrell, who was removed from her elected position by Ron DeSantis. We talk about the governor's attacks against Black Floridian communities and about the specifics of her removal. Monique is a fighter though and her spirit of resistance come across clearly during the interview.

During this episode we speak with Tizgel High, a graduate of the class of 2000 about her experiences on the corporate side of hospital management. We cover issues such as the delivery of health care to rural communities and whether hospitals have some obligations to participate in the reparations discussion.

This episode is a continuation of the Knowing Your Allies series. There are a growing number of South Asians entering politics on the side of the conservative right, not only here but in the UK as well. We discuss this trend with Prachi Patankar, who helps give us some insight on why it is happening and what activists here need to do to combat the development.

In this episode we chat with licensed architect and urban designer/planner Dana McKinney about how her profession can help undue the decades of inequities caused by members of her profession. She is an example of some of the new architects of color who see a role for themselves in bringing justice and equity, as well as beauty and affordability to our Black and Brown communities. Dana is a member of the Princeton class of 2011.

In this episode we have a discussion with law professor Audrey McFarland about the impact of gentrification on Black communities. When new, higher income residents move in to Black communities, can the culture and cohesiveness of the community survive.

We have a conversation with Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson, a psychiatrist from Morehouse School of Medicine regarding the death of Tyree Nichols and the cumulative impact of various ongoing traumas on the mental health of the Black community. We had a good discussion concerning the elevated risk of harm people in mental health crisis have when interacting with the police. Finally Dr. Vinson had some good advice for all of us with respect to maintaining good mental health outcomes. Enjoy.

This is the second and final part of our discussion with artists JoAnne McFarland and Gayle A. Hall. The artists share their creative processes with us. They both talk about how prevents people from becoming their full and true selves. Each in their own way also discuss expanding the idea of where art can be found beyond the traditional work hanging on the wall in a gallery. Enjoy this fascintating conclusion to The Healing Power of Black Art

This episode is the first part of our conversation with artists JoAnne McFarland and Gayle Hall. Both JoAnne and Gayle shared their thoughts on what art is and what motivates them to create art. The type of art they create are different from each other but they both appreciate the power of words and use them throughout their work.

Dr. Alicia Christy, the Deputy Director of Reproductive Health, Veteran's Administration Office of Women's Health returns to the show. We talk about the dangers women face when access to abortion procedure are restricted without regard to the woman's specific heath needs.

Our three guests, Mary Nelson Glennon Threatt , and Dr. Janice Herbert Carter, join us to discuss some of the challenges Black voters are facing in Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia in these mid term elections. Voter suppression through gerrymandering, through ultra strict voter registration requirements, as well as attempts to intimidate Black voters through challenges at the polls. We'll also take a look at the two hot races in Georgia: Stacey Abrams against Brian Kemp and the battle Raphael Warnock is in with the less than qualified candidate, Herschel Walker.

The President and CEO of AIDS United, Jesse Milan Jr. joins us for a discussion on what's happening in the AIDS community now. How did folks make it through the COVID-19 pandemic? What scientific progress is being made in the fight against AIDS? We also ask Jesse what obstacles remain in dealing with this now 40 year old disease.

In this episode we talk with Mark Hugo Lopez from the Pew Research Center. Mark has a wealth of data at his fingertips on race and ethnicity. Our talk with him focuses on the various Latino/a communities within the United States. It's strange that within communities of color we can go about knowing little about each other. But, the information about all of us is out there! Hope you enjoy learning this information about our Latino neighbors as much as we did.

This episode is the latest in the Learning Our Allies series. President and CEO of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Patricia Eng shares a conversation with us about the various Asian American communities in the US. Their history and relationship with this country is complex. But Pat is excited about the possibilities of helping Asian American communities develop ties with other communities of color so that we can all move in from margins and into full participation in this country.

We chat with Dr. Rahsaan Harris of Citizens Committee for New York City. He talks about the importance of supporting community driven initiatives and how the micro grant process helps communities implement programming that matters a difference where they live.

This episode is the second and final part of our conversation with Janella Hinds and David Adams on the K-12 curriculum in New York and in Connecticut. They discuss what is actually happening in light of the awareness brought to educational inequities as well as the push back in certain areas to making the educational system truly inclusive.

In this episode, our guests, Janella T. Hinds and David Adams discuss some of the challenges around culturally responsive teaching in the K-12 curriculum. Janella is the United Federation of Teachers Vice-President of Academic High Schools and she is also a classroom teacher in NYC. David is the Executive Director of The William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund which addresses the challenges of racial inequity in the Connecticut school systems. Our interview with Janella is extensive. Welcome to part 1 of the conversation.

Law Professor Kenneth Nunn joins us to discuss the push by conservative Republican states to ban so-called Critical Race Theory or CRT. We discuss what the definition of critical race theory is and what the push to ban it is really about. Florida leads the nation is extreme legislation trying ti suppress teaching about the racial history of this country. We take a look at their recent legislation on the restricting what can be taught in the classroom.

This episode is an interview with Dr Hadiya Green, PT, DPT. In our conversation she talks about the impact of race on the ability of communities of color to get access to physical therapy. She also encourages listeners to think about physical therapy in broader terms. It is, of course, a tool for helping a person recover from injury or illness but, physical therapy can also be a part of an overall wellness plan.

This episode is part of a series where we are introducing our listeners to information about the other communities that are contained in the acronym BIPOC. Our guest is Yolandra Gomez Toya, a Native American pediatrician from the Jicarillo Apache nation. Yolandra discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the health of Native Americans and other related issues.

We talk with Aida Pacheco from the Virginia Latino Advisory Board. She is the first guest in a series we hope to do this season where we talk to other members of the BIPOC community. We want to understand their issues and learn how we can all be better allies to one another.

After a short holiday hiatus we are back with our guest, Glennon Threatt, an experienced trial law from St. Louis. We discuss the recent trials of Derek Chauvin, The McMichaels and Bryan, and Kim Potter, for the shooting deaths of Black men.

In this last episode of season 3, we welcome St. Louis broadcaster Mike Claiborne to the show. Mike joins us in discussing a broad range of issues from Black athletes and their political activism in the areas of social justice, work pay and conditions, and mental health. We also compare how the professional leagues are handling the task of diversifying their front offices and their coaching staffs. Mike also shares some of the challenges Black broadcasters face when trying to establish themselves professionally. It's a very interesting discussion to cap off another great season!

This is the conclusion of our two part conversation with Colonel Dr. Alicia Christy and Cmdr (CDR) David Steigman. They discuss whether race impacts officer selection and training as well as the involvement of so many retired and active military in the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol building.

This is part 1 of a conversation with Dr. Alicia Christy of the Veterans Administration and Cmdr. Steigman of the Navy Reserves. It's our first opportunity to talk with veterans about some of the issues the armed services are wrestling with now: violence against women, participation in the Jan. 6th insurrection, racism and extremism, and just the regular concerns of enlisted men and women.

The horrific conditions of detention at New York City's Rikers Island correctional complex have percolated back into the news. The city continues to fail to ensure a safe environment for the detainees of the staff. Recently, a record number of suicides have taken place there. Join us as we invite our Nubian Tigers, Katrina Peters and Deborah Jordan to discuss some of their experiences working with evaluating and treating pretrial detainees both in NYC and in California.

This episode is the conclusion of our conversation with Mark Robinson and Ray Smaltz about their book: Young, Black and Privileged in an Unexpected Place of Privilege, which recounts their experiences as young Black students at one of New York's city's elite, predominately white high schools. At the end Ray and Mark share what their experiences can teach today's students of color in NYC's schools regardless of whether the school is private or public.

We feature two Black Owned businesses started and run by young Black people, Nicholas Antoine and Alicia Scott.. Although the two businesses are vastly different, the two owners share some common experiences, but the episode also highlights how different the experience can be for a founder who has access to resources and information versus one that starts out without those resources.

On this first episode of our third season, we talk with two accomplished Black Playwrights: Sharon Washington and Roger Q. Mason. They discuss the intersection of the challenges brought to the theater by COVID-19, combining with the movement for social justice during the summer of 2020. We get their views on whether these two monumental stressors have changed how American theater will confront racism.

In this episode Dominique Johnson from the Center for Policing Equity joins us to discuss how police reform is aided by having robust data analysis, which can be used to highlight where police agencies are engaged in race based practices. information gained from the studies can also help empower communities to have their voices heard and to have significant impact on improving policing in their communities.

Join us for part 2, the concluding segment of our conversation with Professor Michelle Jacobs about the myriad ways Black women are sometimes left out of the social justice framework, despite the fact they are often the movers and shakers of progressive movements. Their struggle to broaden solutions to make sure they are not just male centered continues today.

This is part one of a two part series exploring the issues that confront Black women as they struggle to have their issues included in the broader fight for a more just racial environment. We explore some of the ways societal views of Black women impact their ability to be treated as full human beings in American society as a whole, but also within our own Black communities.

In this episode we speak with Tracy McCurty of Black Belt Justice Center. She explains the racist treatment our nation's Black farmers have been experiencing at the hands of the United States Department of Agriculture. The farmers have been in a decades long battle with USDA and have achieved little relief despite winning two settlements against the government. Thanks to Senator Warnock, Booker and Warren, Biden's American Recovery Plan Act included relief for the farmers. Will they now begin to see some justice ahead?

In this episode Hans Hageman, the Executive Director of Land to Learn nonprofit talks to us about the importance of connecting children to the idea of where our food comes from, and the connection between growing healthy food and wellness. If the pandemic taught us anything at all, it's that we cannot take food or health for granted. Hans is full of ideas and our conversation with him was very inspiring. www.landtolearn.org

This is Part II of our discussion with Dr. Herman Taylor and Dr. Ross Zafonte, where we continue to discuss some of their findings on health outcomes for retired NFL players.

This episode is part 1 of a conversation with Dr. Herman Taylor and Dr. Ross LaFonte, two of the doctors on an interdisciplinary team working with retired NFL players to assess their health outcome in retirement.

Heirs Property is a term few of us have heard of. It is family held land that is passed down without a will or if a Will is available, without specifically naming a beneficiary who will inherit the land. Commercial speculators can then take advantage of the family by convincing an heir to sell his or small interest in the land. Dr. Sandra Thompson walks us through this process and highlights steps being taken to help prevent Black families being forced to sell their family held land.

In this episode we talk with Linda Darryl Chatman about the COVID stimulus bill. At the time the podcast was recorded only the House had passed the Bill. Now, the Senate voted to adopt the bill as well. Chatman explains the major points of the bill and takes care to highlight how those excluded from relief in prior stimulus cycles can be helped under the current bill.

This is part 2 of Dr. Cheryl Holder's discussion of how environmental racism negatively impacts the health of Black and Brown communities.

This episode kicks off Season 2 of Wake Up with Nubian Tigers Talk podcast. Our guest is Dr. Cheryl Holder who takes us through the ways in which toxic substances in the environment negatively impact the health outcomes for Black and Brown communities.

This is the last episode of season 1 of the podcast. Our political commentators get back together to discuss what they saw on Election day and to analyze what's been going on since with Trump's maneuvers to avoid the election results.

In this final part the Nubian Tigresses share their ideas on why the nation's vote was so divided and each offers a one take-away from the election that our listeners should heed.

In Part II: The Tigresses Talk Election 2020 Results, the group discusses how each chose to vote, by mail or on person and why.