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Introduces you to the deep perspective hidden behind the veil. Where we challenge the status quo and nothing is taboo. For those embarking on a world of inquisitive thought and reflection the Aspiring intellectual will test the very premise of your point

John Smith


    • Mar 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    To Embarrassed too Ashamed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 0:15


    Disclosing information may lead to rejection but is it our responsibility to inform our significate others of the burdens we carry? When and how do we do this and why don't people share that which may cause more damage?  Does "nip it in the bud" really help or hurt a situation lets discuss that tonight with Joy Gadson creator of Joy for the Journey on the BeYou Network/

    Funeral Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 16:05


    Yungeen Ace and Foolio two young men from Jacksonville Florida have a viral sensation going on with music that celebrates the death of their rivals and peers.  This incredibly sad form of entertainment has captivated audiences from around the world with a viral video that has not only fans but unknowing adults asking Who's Corbin

    WOKE to what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 22:46


    Have you ever sat and had a conversation with someone and realized that moral obligation creates a sense of ignorance? Have you ever considered the term loyalty and what damage "being loyal" can do to a person who denies the existence of facts and analysis? In this podcast we go into a discussion about the idea of being "WOKE" and what it means

    Film and the narrative we don't discuss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 13:21


    While in college I took a course called Sociology of Film and it was awesome, minus the political whiteness and racial stereotypes that the so called feminist professor who taught the class failed so miserably at addressing. Anyways if I was to teach the course this is how it might sound.

    A double standard for Black athletes following Kamila Valieva and Sha'Carri Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 16:35


    Can we get a solid answer on the difference" between their situations? Mediators ruled that Valieva should be allowed to skate regardless of testing positive for performing enhancing drugs.  While suspending Richardson for Marijuana use used to cope with depression and grief.  How do we address the double standard within the athletic community as well as the Black community?  Do we as people of color have a responsibility to uphold higher standards or does that higher standard actually backfire and shrink the voice we have? 

    The Life of Boo Baker Book Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 15:33


    Wow what an autobiography about Joe Baker III! This young man tells the His story of the journey he made into the life of dealing drugs and young black male survival, which eventually landed him in prison serving a ten year sentence to a complete 180-degree change.. I wont spoil the book but “The Life of Boo Baker” is a fascinating story that is sure to keep your attention as you seek to know about the intriguing life of Joe Baker III.

    Between the World and Me Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 15:42


    Winner of the 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction. Ta-Nehisi Coates is the author of New York Times bestseller Between the World and Me. This book penned as a letter to his 15 year old son takes a look into the authors emotional journey into adulthood and professionalism. Although the writing speaks to his son it breaks through the 4th wall to address the racism in America and its true impact on the psyche of the African diaspora.

    What do we do with time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 14:56


    Is time relevant? when we think about our life are we maximizing the time we have access to in order to produce and be the best self?

    The Managerial Elite whose the victim?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 18:15


    What did George Orwell the author of Animal farm mean when he said "We of the sinking middle class may sink without further struggles into the working class where we belong, and probably when we get there it will not be as dreadful as we feared, for, after all, we have nothing to lose"? If we consider the strategic thinking of systemic oppression then this statement can apply to how society has shaped itself and maybe we should blame the knowledge of the so called literary giants on critical race theory. Follow along with this discussion to add your input.

    SisTomAtic SoSheeLawGeeCo InTrowSpecSHun & SAMBO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 18:40


    Rhetoric is language designed to be persuasive it is up to us on how we interpret the information and to what extent we allow the information to carry our own persuasive argument. Do you know how introspection and labels dictate how you behave, interact and think on a societal level? Lets discuss the phenomenon of Systematic Sociological Introspection and the invention of Sambo!

    Introducing Niya Allen podcast creator of Fear of A Black Planet Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 24:06


    The revolution will not be televised! Let me introduce you to Niya Allen host and creator of the Fear of The Black Planet Podcast

    Hegemonic agenda of Gay Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 15:01


    What is it about political science that creates this level of wonderment and intrigue only discussed by the intellectual elite and abused by the power hungry upper management class? Have we really become oblivious to the political tactics used to defraud us into accepting rhetoric? Who decides what we as the people should fight for if we the people have the power? Lets explore the dynamics behind gender specific rules and the fear of political correct dialogue on the Aspiring Intellectual.

    Critical Race Theory and Deborah Calhoun Pt3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 23:37


    The conversation continues with Kent State professor Deborah Calhoun

    HUSTLIN BACKWARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 21:55


    Politics isn't always black and white neither is the game of chess. John Smith provides a fresh perspective on how the game is truly playing the player and not the other way around. Join us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1895807987263565/ To continue the discussion.

    Critical Race Theory with Deborah Calhoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 21:22


    Join us for a wonderful discussion with Kent State professor Deborah Calhoun as we dive into Critical Race Theory

    His and Hers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 19:06


    Sometimes there's just great chemistry between radio personalities John and Joy has that. Listen to the discussion and you decide.

    What's the big deal about Critical Race Theory?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 20:08


    Do you really know what Critical Race Theory is? We break down the rhetoric that makes this such a relevant argument!

    Who is Niya Allen the Media Assassin? and Why Fear a Black Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 24:06


    Whose afraid of a Black Planet? What is a Black Planet and can we handle what constitutes a "Black Planet"? I have special guest Niya Allen the host of Fear Of A Black Planet Podcast. We will discuss why she choose to title her podcast such a powerful name. And what she believes creates the idea of a "Black Planet".

    Master Teachers and the system

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 28:52


    Today we interview Kristy Johnson from F.I.N.A.O. Prep

    Big Ideas and what to do with them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 26:25


    "If I could I would" the I think I can mentality in a box. What stifles creativity and how do we overcome it. I often question ask the question "why not me to find out how to. And as an educator how do I get you the listener to do the same.

    incontrovertible proof

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 20:16


    What is peace and joy to a family of color? How do we understand, discover and discuss the perils of being understood as equals in society that doesn't see peace and joy as universal? Today's special guest is Joy Gadson from the Joy of the Journey podcast to bring us an insightful discussion on what it means to make the home your peace.

    Escaping Bondage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 22:46


    Define Emancipation to understand the joke being played on the juneteenth propaganda.

    The Power Of Blaxploitation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 13:21


    Who are the hero's of today? And when did the hero become the coward?  I'm actually amazed at how the idea of "Black" entertainment only focuses on one genre currently it seems as if we get the honor of the "horror" genre.  Hmm, how interesting when there are so many super hero's running around and the biggest box office being a a character of color.  Are we transitioning into the super hero genre?  

    Misdirection in the Conversation of Diversity Equity and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 17:14


    Who speaks for us?  And how does language play a vital role in the interpretation of race relations?  We explore the  depth of the misinterpretation of a  conversation and how that rabbit hole can only lead to a conclusion that was predetermined. “The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

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