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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education sent letters to state leaders that said schools could lose federal funding if they failed to follow the Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights laws. That includes DEI programs that “advantage one's race over another.” If schools do not follow this order, the Trump administration says they could lose federal funding. A Minneapolis organization is working to support Black students and fill gaps it sees in the education system, regardless of whether schools turn away from DEI initiatives. Terrica Pledger is the leader of the Sankofa Reading Program with the Network for the Development of Children of African Descent, also known as NdCad. She joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about her work.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 3/23/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the oral arguments presented before the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati on January 30, 2025, on behalf of Black Farmers, who were denied the opportunity to file claims for deceased relatives in the $2.2 billion dollar payout. Also, information on important strategies in areas of free trade, that will help our Farmers and Black America move forward in a new Geo-political age for us. In the second segment, our guest will be Author, Scholar of Sovereign Studies, and founding executive director of the Center for Global Africa (CGA) Prof. Ezrah Aharone. Prof. Aharone, back from the 38th African Union Summit to focus on reparatory justice under the theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations”,  informed us on what this should mean to us moving forward in our development process of sovereign thinking, and what we can do as members of the sixth region for generations to come. Always Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

On Episode 75 of the VITAL HOOPS Podcast Vladimir and Fernando speak about the situation in Cuba, the lack of political consciousness, racism and the Conference for the Decade for People of African Descent.  Habana Negra https://youtube.com/@habananegra2024?si=gOqJSrLGipFw_eR4 Book Recommendation “The Black Jacobins” by C.L.R. James Vladimir Mitchell Gonzalez IG - https://www.instagram.com/vladmglez/ VITAL HOOPS: PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/fernandocardenasxb Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/vitalhoops IG - https://www.instagram.com/vitalhoopspodcast/ X - https://x.com/vitalhoopspod?s=21&t=85bjotFh3FNXUA1gF_Z7AA Web - https://www.blackpowermedia.org/vital-hoops Email - vitalhoopspodcast@gmail.com YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgK7KurzJEEYVyyaCM-mVzosBvvbzTFKF&si=nhtVA5yDy-AKMtfV Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ESezb6SHaWuVLvT63iHjs?si=LtISLrO8S7Gqv2wfn4d22Q Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/vital-hoops/id1615829205 VITAL HOOPS is 4 THE KULTURE #vitalhoops #vitalhoopspodcast #blackpowermedia #blackpowermediareloaded #340ms #guerrillarepublik #guerrillarepublikcuba #4thekulture #panafricanleagueumoja #liguepanafricaineumoja #diasporarockers #internationalxb #panafricanism #basketball #hiphop #vegan #afrovegan #healthandwellness 

On January 20th, Inauguration Day in the U.S., the We Fight Back movement will launch in dozens of cities against the Trump billionaire agenda. For this month's episode of The F-Word on Fascism, we speak to Brian Becker, national coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition, a core organization behind We Fight Back. Also, Lydia Curtis attended Cuba's conference on The International Decade forPeople of African Descent, and Chantal James reports on a new movement among healthcare workers in the U.S. to stand up against genocide in Palestine. Plus headlines on Gaza ceasefire and jounnalists ejected from Blinken press conference.   The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you! “On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital” gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/  Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem

"Africa and African stories could be the future of storytelling." Hamid Ibrahim This episode is a deep dive into entrepreneurship, creativity and storytelling with Hamid Ibrahim, the Co-Founder and CEO of Kugali Media. Kugali hit the headlines last year when they became the first company to collaborate with Walt Disney Animation on an African story. IWAJU, the futuristic animated series, was the result of that partnership premiered to acclaim in 2024 on Disney+. In the conversation, Hamid describes his inspirational career path that took him from working in visual effects on some of Hollywood's biggest titles to beginning his own enterprise, initially with innovative graphic novels and highly effective crowdfunding campaigns. We also explore the scope of African storytelling, the challenges associated with building a business, AR and why AI presents an unprecedented opportunity for original creative entrepreneurs and storytellers. This episode is presented in part of Future of Film Africa 2024, presented in partnership with Sèmè City, the Republic of Benin. More about Hamid Ibrahim Hamid Ibrahim is a multi award winning Artist who focuses on creative leadership and innovation. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kugali Media, a visual entertainment company that focuses on authentic African visual storytelling. Hamid has worked in the highest levels of visual entertainment in Hollywood blockbusters like Lion King (2019), Dumbo (2019), The Predator (2018), The Darkest Minds (2018), Dolittle (2020) and most recently a first of its kind collaboration with Disney Animation Studios, an African created series called Iwaju. Iwaju marks the first time in Walt Disney's 100 year history to collaborate with an outside studio (Kugali) to create an original animation. Hamid was able to win the Alumnus of the year Award from University of Hertfordshire in 2021 and made it to the list of the MIPAD 100 most influential persons of African Descent list in 2024. www.futureoffilm.live

 In this episode of Let's Innovate, we welcome Asher Trim-Gaskin and Mansita M. Njie from Imhotep's Academy, an organization dedicated to supporting students of African descent in the STEM fields. They share their experiences and strategies for making science fairs more accessible and inclusive. Discover how Imhotep's Academy is helping to inspire and empower the next generation of African Canadian scientists, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to thrive.Imhotep's Legacy Academy (ILA) is an innovative university-community partnership that uniquely mobilizes university/college students, faculty and community leaders to help improve student success and bridge the achievement gap for Grades 6-12 students of African heritage in Nova Scotia.  For more information go to sciencefairs.ca. If you have any questions or comments you can email Michael Unger at munger@sciencefairs.caFollow us on Instagram, and LinkenIn @sciencefairs, and @michaeljohnunger.

Welcome to the Balance Boldly podcast, where ambitious women and a few brave men find their stride. Join host Naketa Ren Thigpen with mogul-in-the-making Akinyi Ochieng! Co-founder of Ori San, a clean beauty line, and board chair of SOS Sahel, Akinyi shares her journey, tackling global challenges, and her insights on maintaining balance. From transforming one life at a time to managing resistance in large institutions, Akinyi's compelling story is a masterclass in impact. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration to fuel your ambitions while staying grounded.Time Stamps:05:35 Your control over ambition empowers you.07:45 Why personal growth requires comprehensive self-reflection and validation.11:02 Can you navigate resistance to change while ensuring impactful work?14:32 How to be adaptative in real-time.18:43 Focusing on mutual value in each moment together.More about [Akinyi Ochieng]Akinyi Ochieng is a social entrepreneur, impact adviser, and co-founder of ORISUN, an upcoming clean beauty line featuring African botanicals. With a strong background in economic development, she has secured over $25 million in partnerships linking African ingredients to global markets, working with organizations like USAID and FAO. Akinyi chairs the USA board of SOS Sahel, tackling food security and climate issues in the Sahel region. Her insights on Africa's business and culture have appeared in Forbes, CNBC, BBC, and more. Currently, as Senior Associate Director at APCO Worldwide, she partners with corporations and nonprofits to drive social impact across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Akinyi holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BA from Yale. She also graduated from the University of Cambridge's Strategic Philanthropy program. In 2019, she was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent in media under 40.Follow Akinyi Ochieng:http://www.akinyiochieng.com/https://linkedin.com/in/akinyiochieng Ready for self-care mastery that activates alignment in your life, business, and relationships? Join us in our new mentorship, the Women's Self-Care Guild- a sanctuary for ambitious women seeking peace. https://www.thigpro.com/mentorship More on the BBP:Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is a weekly podcast hosted by Naketa Ren Thigpen, the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the world. The show offers work-life balance and relationship development strategies you can implement that help you navigate transitions in life while strengthening personal and professional relationships. Naketa and her incredibly potent guest focus on enhancing mental health and well-being without sacrificing boundaries, sustainable business growth practices, or relationship intimacy from the bedroom to the boardroom. The strategies shared in what feels like a mutual conversation with friends you trust will help you leave new multigenerational imprints and balance boldly. Your Review Matters! Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/BalanceBoldly-ApplePodcastsListen & Leave a review on Spotify:

This episode is being released in honour of Sickle Cell Awareness Month. It features a conversation with Ufuoma, an alumna of the 1834 Fellowship and founder of the Sickle Cell support organization, NotJustYou. Ufuoma discusses the impactful work her organization does and how her involvement with the 1834 Fellowship opened doors for her to advocate for the sickle cell community. This advocacy includes a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister and participation at the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in Geneva, Switzerland. Ufuoma also shares advice for Black young adults interested in exploring policy and social change by engaging with non-profits.Host: Iyanu Soyege------Connect with the 1834 Foundation and its initiatives below:Instagram (1834 Fellowship): instagram.com/1834fellowship Twitter (1834 Fellowship): twitter.com/1834Fellowship LinkedIn (1834 Fellowship): linkedin.com/1834-foundation Instagram (1834 Global): instagram.com/1834global Twitter (1834 Global): twitter.com/1834global

Miguel Nkeng and Nathan Cromwell-Tesfazion tell us about how they travelled with other Dalhousie University students of African ancestry to Ghana, to commemorate the final year of the United Nations Decade for People of African Descent. 

Millions of people of African descent around the world continue to be victims of systemic and structural racism and racial discrimination, according to the United Nations. As the world marks the International Day for People of African Descent tomorrow Saturday, the UN says it's time for all countries to take decisive action against racism and racial discrimination. Maureen Ojiambo report

Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast where I interview young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer.Thank you to our sponsor QAD Redzone. Empower your frontline while growing your bottom line. QAD Redzone is the #1 Connected Workforce Solution for plants of all sizes. It's time for manufacturers to start engaging their frontline employees - resulting in reduced turnover and increased productivity. Redzone enables you to stop analyzing yesterday and start solving today's problems now. For the first time ever, production, maintenance, and quality teams are following the same play book! Request a Demo TodayFor this episode, I welcome Alexandra Bryant-Boose, a 27-year-old manufacturing automation engineer at Merck. Bryant-Boose became fascinated with manufacturing as she attended career fairs during undergrad at NC State. After earning a degree in chemical engineering with a concentration in biomolecular engineering and a double minor in microbiology and biotechnology, Bryant-Boose worked at Redbud Labs, a startup that develops microfluidic technologies.After nearly two and a half years at Redbud Labs, Bryant-Boose transitioned to Merck and currently works as a specialist vaccine automation engineer, where her duties include preparing equipment for production, making coding updates to improve processes and troubleshooting daily issues.Additionally, Bryant-Boose serves as a talent acquisition lead for Merck's League of Employees of African Descent and co-leads a program that educates middle and high school students about careers in STEM.Bryant-Boose was also recently named an Emerging Leader in manufacturing by the Manufacturing Institute's 2024 Women MAKE Awards. In this episode, Bryant-Boose discusses:Does Gen Z see manufacturing as a “dirty job”How Gen Z can influence automationWhat kind of mentorship employers need to provide Navigating an industry dominated by white males Using Gen Z workers to expose children to manufacturing careers Letting Gen Z mentor executives and older generations Why students don't know about manufacturing Critiques regarding diversity in the workplace Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

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International award-winning writer, producer, and director Tina Andrews joins in The Locher Room for  Women's History Month. Tina is also an author, playwright, and multimedia visual artist who is currently the book writer for the new musical I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical coming to the West End in London.After attending New York University where she majored in theater, Tina appeared as an actress in over 100 film and television roles including originating the seminal role of "Valerie Grant" on Days of Our Lives in daytime television's first interracial romance. But it was the role of Kunta Kinte's girlfriend "Aurelia" in the acclaimed miniseries Roots which led to an incredible relationship with her literary mentor, author Alex Haley. Together they collaborated on the PBS miniseries, Alex Haley's Great Men of African Descent. It led to Tina selling her first script to Colombia Pictures.Spend an hour with the incredible Tina Andrew to hear from this award-winning writer, producer, director, and artist share her story and what keeps her driven. From her early days as an actress to her current work on the upcoming Chaka Kahn musical, Tina is a force to be reckoned with. Don't miss the chance to be inspired by her personal journey and her incredible creativity.

Recently, the United States' census moved to recognize people of Middle Eastern and North African descent, creating a separate race and ethnicity option outside of 'White' and allowing for clearer representation. Karen Zraick, reporter for The New York Times, explains the changes to the census coming in six years, how people of MENA navigated government forms previously, and why these changes are coming now.

In the latest episode of Elephant's long-running, award-winning podcast and video series Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, Waylon features Shelia, Sylvia, & Melissa Burlock, authors of My Divine Natural Hair, Inspiration & Tips to love & care for your Crown—about African-descent women's hair, wearing it naturally, celebrating your God-given inherent beauty and learning both practical healthy tips and the history of black women's hair. "We want Black woman to love our hair and the texture of our hair just as much as that wig or that extension, or to love how your hair grows out of your scalp just as much as you would love it when it's permed or straightened. We really want to encourage Black women and girls to start from that place of loving the way your hair grows out of your scalp, and then letting that dictate the different ways that you style your hair." ~ Melissa Burlock Read an excerpt from their book on Elephant Journal: My Divine Natural Hair. ~ Shelia, Sylvia, and Melissa Burlock   *This is a partial conversation. Only Walk the Talk Subscribers get access to full conversations, as you help us continue our work. Watch the rest, and full versions of all our latest videos/podcasts, by becoming a member.

This is a special publication of the first season of the new Health Affairs podcast, Research and Justice For All. The first season, "Private Sector Solutions," is sponsored by CVS Health. Guest: Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, AVP for Health Equity at Merck and Lead of Merck for Mothers CVS Health's Sree Chaguturu and Joneigh Khaldun interview Mary-Ann Etiebet of Merck about how to address disparities in maternal health outcomes and the contributions of the Merck for Mothers initiative.This season is sponsored by CVS Health.Related Links:  Employers Can Help Raise The Bar for Reproductive Health Equity (Health Affairs Forefront) The US Maternal Health Crisis: It's Time To Reverse The Trend (Merck For Mothers) Improving Maternal Health Equity in the US (Safer Childbirth Cities) Maternal Health of Women and Girls of African Descent in the Americas (UNFPA) Explore the CVS Health-sponsored Health Affairs Forefront short series, “Private Sector Solutions for Health Equity.”

Welcome back to Fritanga! This season, we're thrilled to continue hosting  powerful voices from our community and beyond as we explore what makes us complicatedly compelling and beautiful as Latinos and how we can move forward with greater unity.In our first episode of 2024, we explore the Afro-Latino experience, vision, and intersectionality. Host Antonio Tijerino is joined by 3 inspiring Afro-Latino leaders for a roundtable conversation about identity, discrimination, and navigating the complexities of being Black and Latino during these turbulent but hopeful times.Our guests for this episode are Cesar Francia, a dynamic force in Miami's media scene, whose journey from corporate lawyer to talented artist and TV host inspires resilience and creativity. We're also joined by Luis Versalles, a passionate advocate for racial and cultural equity in education, offering a unique perspective as an Afro-Cuban in the Midwest. And last but not least, Maria Salmeron Melendez, a past HHF Youth Awardee and advocate for educational equity and youth empowerment, whose work in the Biden-Harris administration is making a significant difference in our communities.Roundtable Guests & Socials:Cesar Francia, Singer, Songwriter, and Entertainer -  @FranciaCantaLuis Versalles, Dir. of Strategic Partnerships, Courageous Conversations  - @ccaboutraceMaria Salmeron Melendez, Special Assistant - Rural Development, USDA - @mariajsalmeronHosted By: Antonio Tijerino Stay Up to Date with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Today!YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInProduced by Caandor. 

This episode tells the story of three "lost voices" from early Maryland, surprising people who remind us of the complexity of the 17th century Atlantic world. Mathias de Sousa was of African descent, and is called "the first Black colonist" of Maryland. He would skipper a pinnace in the Chesapeake, trade with the local tribes, and sit in the Maryland Assembly. Margaret Brent was a stone-cold businesswoman, executor for the estate of Leonard Calvert, and would become famous for demanding not just one vote, but two, in the Maryland Assembly. Trust me when I say she had her reasons. Finally, there is Mary Kittamaquund Kent, "the Pocahontas of Maryland." Her similarities to the actual Pocahontas were, it must be said, something of a stretch. X (Twitter): @TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook: The History of the Americans Podcast Selected references for this episode David S. Bogen, "Mathias de Sousa: Maryland's First Colonist of African Descent," Maryland Historical Magazine Spring 2001. Lois Green Carr, "Margaret Brent - A Brief History", Maryland State Archives. Kelly L. Watson, "'The Pocahontas of Maryland': Sex, Marriage, and Diplomacy in the Seventeenth-Century Chesapeake," Early American Studies, Winter 2021.

Join us in this insightful podcast episode of "THE FOREFREONT RADIO", as we delve into the book review of "Black Jews in Africa and the Americas." This fascinating work, written by Tudor Parfitt, uncovers the untold stories of various African communities, including the Ashanti, Tutsi, Igbo, Zulu, Beta Israel, and Maasai, who identify as Black Jews. Discover the intriguing narrative that unfolds when European invaders and explorers encountered these communities in the 15th century, navigating through the complexities of customs and appearances that perplexed the newcomers. The book sheds light on the rich historical tapestry of Black Jews, exploring their unique identities and the impact of racial ascription on Jewish selfhood over centuries. Our podcast features a comprehensive discussion on the themes and revelations presented in the book, emphasizing the importance of reassessing boundaries between race and ethnicity. Tune in as we reflect on Afro-Hebraic relations in America, drawing insights from the profound narratives shared in "Black Jews in Africa and the Americas." momentmag.com - Book Review | Black Jews in Africa and the Americas hup.harvard.edu - Black Jews in Africa and the Americas scribd.com - Black Jews in Africa and The Americas | PDF | Israelites goodreads.com - Black Jews in Africa and the Americas by Tudor Parfitt everand.com - The Soul of Judaism: Jews of African Descent in America gsehd.gwu.edu - EdFix Episode 29: Reflecting on Black-Jewish Relations in America

In celebration of Black History Month, we commemorate the contributions to New Thought Spirituality by people of African Descent and the principles they used to advance humanity.   Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

By 1986, almost 40 percent of people diagnosed with AIDS in the United States were either Black or Latino. As the full contours of the crisis became apparent, a group of Black gay men began to organize in cities across the country, demanding attention and support for the people dying in their midst. This effort required them to confront big, important institutions in both the medical establishment and the government — and it meant they had to stare down racism in the broader LGBTQ+ community. But perhaps their most pressing and consequential challenge was the most difficult to name: the rejection of their own community.As men, women and children within the Black community began falling ill, essential institutions — the family, the church, civil rights groups — which had long stood powerfully against the most brutal injustices, remained silent or, worse, turned away. Why? What made so many shrink back at such a powerful moment of need? And what would it take to get them to step up?In this episode, we meet some of the people who pushed their families, ministers and politicians to reckon with the crisis in their midst. We hear the words of a writer and poet, still echoing powerfully through the decades, demanding that he and his dying friends be both seen and heard; and we spend time with a woman who picked up their call, ultimately founding one of the country's first AIDS ministries. And we meet a legendary figure, Dr. Beny Primm, who, in spite of some of his own biases and blindspots, transformed into one of the era's leading medical advocates for Black people with HIV and AIDs. Along the way, we learn how one community was able to change — and we ask, what might have been different if that change had come sooner?Voices in the episode:• George Bellinger grew up in Queens, New York. He's been involved in activism since he was a teenager. He was an original board member of Gay Men of African Descent and also worked at GMHC and other HIV and AIDS organizations. He says his work is to “champion those who don't always have a champion.”• Gil Gerald is a Black HIV and AIDS activist and writer, who co-founded the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays.• Cathy Cohen is the author of “The Boundaries of Blackness: AIDS and the Breakdown of Black Politics,” which is considered a definitive history of the epidemic in Black communities.• Governor David Paterson is the former governor of New York State and a former state senator. He is the son of Basil Paterson, who served as state senator from Harlem in the late 1960s, secretary of New York State in the 1980s, and was a longtime member of Harlem's political establishment.• Pernessa Seele is an immunologist and interfaith public health activist. She founded the Harlem Week of Prayer to End Aids and the Balm in Gilead.• Maxine Frere is a retired nurse who spent the entirety of her 40-year career at Harlem Hospital. A lifelong Harlem resident, she's been a member of First AME Church: Bethel since she was a kid.• Dr. Beny Primm was a nationally recognized expert on drug addiction and substance abuse treatment. His work on addiction led him to becoming one of the world's foremost experts on HIV and AIDS.• Lawrence Brown was Dr. Beny Primm's protégé who worked as an internist at Harlem Hospital and at Dr. Primm's Addiction Recovery and Treatment Center in Brooklyn. Brown served on the National Black Commission on AIDS, American Society of Addiction Medicine and took over for Dr. Primm as Director of ARTC (now START) when he retired.• Jeanine Primm-Jones is the daughter of Dr. Beny Primm, a pioneer of addiction treatment and recovery. Primm is a clinical social worker, abuse recovery specialist and wellness coach, who worked with her father for decades before his death in 2015.• Phill Wilson is the founder of the Black AIDS Institute, AIDS policy director for the city of Los Angeles at the height of the epidemic and a celebrated AIDS activist in both the LGBTQ+ and Black communities since the early 1980s.Audio from the 1986 American Public Health Association annual conference comes from APHA.Dr. Beny Primm archival audio comes from History Makers.This episode contains a brief mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, there's help available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988. There's also a live chat option on their website.Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine.A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. The photography for Blindspot was supported by a grant from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes coverage of social inequality and economic justice.

A new exhibit is opening at the Prow Galley that features the work of Nigerian-born artist Ibe Ananaba. He and his family relocated to Halifax in January 2022, and his new exhibit, Fresh Take, is a reflection of his experiences in Nova Scotia as a newcomer and his impressions of Halifax specifically.

We are continuing our series on the year of being seen- how we are seen to love, to ourselves and to make this reality in the world. This is a powerful way to live and be a peace with us. And peace within is all that you need as it only comes from that place within. We are continuing the send out the thoughts of restoration, restitution, reparations, riches and wealth to our Native American Brothers and sisters, African American (people of African Descent, ), Hispanic as well as our Asian brothers and sisters; love and light into the 18,000 police forces of the US (police forces around the world); the Supreme Court and all Court systems (US and the world), and military. Books available at lulu.com-Simplicity in Life: Yes, You Can Have It. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ric-rawls/support

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by the transatlantic slave trade and the legacy of colonialism, have joined forces, calling for reparations from European nations. According to the Associated Press, delegates convened at a reparations conference in Ghana, West Africa, and reached a consensus to establish a Global Reparations Fund. The Permanent Forum on People of African Descent presented a report to the U.N. General Assembly, highlighting that people of African descent worldwide continue to face "systemic discrimination and racialized attacks." The report emphasized the urgent need for reparations to rectify the deep-seated injustices. An additional report calculated that Britain's accountability in the slave trade amounts to $23.2 trillion in compensation owed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roda Viva entrevista a cantora, compositora, atriz e atual ministra da Cultura Margareth Menezes. Esse é o primeiro cargo público da artista baiana, mas sua trajetória como cantora é permeada de projetos sociais no país com a maior população negra do mundo fora do continente africano. A ministra também foi eleita como uma das 100 pessoas negras mais influentes do mundo na lista da Most Influential People of African Descent. No programa, ela falará sobre quais ações o ministério tem implementado, as dificuldades que tem encontrado e muito mais. A bancada de entrevistadores será composta por Evandro Fióti, CEO da Lab Fantasma; Marcella Franco, editora da Folhinha e do Folhateen, na Folha de S. Paulo; Joice Berth, urbanista e escritora; Ale Youssef, gestor cultural; e Diane Lima, curadora e escritora. A apresentação é da jornalista Vera Magalhães, e as ilustrações do programa são feitas por Luciano Veronezi. #TVCultura #RodaViva #MargarethMenezes #Cultura #Brasil

The conference hosted by the University of Dayton is a local call to action 75 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created.

Fourth in a four-part series of special Borderlines episodes with UC Berkeley Law guest hosts Professor Roxanna Altholz and Professor Laurel E. Fletcher shining a spotlight on human rights champions—all guest speakers in their Human Rights Practice Workshop course, where leading practitioners working in a variety of institutional settings share their struggles against corruption and impunity, the relationship between legal and social justice, and the future of human rights movements.Episode 20 of Borderlines showcases guest host Professor Laurel E. Fletcher, Co-Director of Berkeley Law's International Human Rights Law Clinic and the Miller Institute for Global Challenges and the Law in conversation with Professor Justin Hansford (Howard) about his role as a member of the new UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, in 2021 the United Nations established the Permanent Forum on Peoples of African Descent (PFPAD). This new, consultative body has a mandate to undertake a range of activities with the goal of “improving the safety and quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent.” Professor Hansford shares his views about this new consultative mechanism, which addresses anti-Black racism as a UN platform, including its development, opportunities and challenges, and what was at stake in getting it approved and realized. He also examines reparations from a global and a US perspective, and discusses ideas for putting human rights strategy and practice into action in local marginalized communities.For a transcript of this episode, please visit the episode page on Berkeley Law website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Minister Paula talks with Minister Terri McFaddin-Solomon. Minister Terri is a Jesus-Lover, ordained minister, author of four books, and a two-time Grammy-winning songwriter. She holds a Master's degree in Theology from Fuller Seminary, studied at American Jewish University, and teaches at two Bible Colleges. She is also a certified chaplain. Terri is in love with her husband Charles Solomon. They reside in Southern California. Her greatest joy is her children and grandchildren who love and serve Jesus Christ. You are in for a treat as you listen to her minister about the Seven Pillars of Wisdom! “If you want the quality of life, if you want the quanity of life you must follow Godly wisdom.” Terri McFaddin Solomon Connect with Minister Terri •Website: https://www.terribooksandblogs.org/ •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terri.m.solomon?mibextid=LQQJ4d •YouTube: https://youtube.com/@apassionateheart?si=loEhZIoyl-Ie6ptu •Purchase Books on Amazon: The Fallen Stone: Purpose is often found at rock bottom https://a.co/d/igxUszP Only A Woman https://a.co/d/dcwVtmO Sapphires and Other Precious Jewels: Discover and Celebrate the Beauty of Women of African Descent https://a.co/d/23ETo1u

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff discuss their upcoming work and big ideas. Jeff shares his interview with Antonio Cuyler, an arts administration educator, researcher, and musician focused on achieving creative justice through access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rachael and Jeff discuss the value of multi-hyphenated perspectives in dialogues on the topic and how we work together to advance a common racial justice agenda. In this episode you'll learn: Ways that the cultural and creative sector can protect the creative justice of marginalized people; How practitioners can explore access, diversity, equity, and inclusion towards broader goals; and Strategies of collaboration to advance a common racial justice agenda through the arts and creativity. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Sorgente, a research project with refugee and migrant communities Mark Banks' “Creative Justice” The Role of Foundations in Achieving Creative Justice by Antonio Cuyler in GIA Reader Making It A Movement, Not A Moment by André Solomon on Creative Generation blog S3 Ep16: Curiosity To Drive Equitable Funding With Porché Hardy on the Why Change? podcast Creativity For Good: Applying Creativity For Social Transformation by Jeff M. Poulin on Creative Generation blog Statement to the media by the United Nations' Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, on the conclusion of its official visit to USA, 19-29 January 2016 Towards An Enriched Understanding Of Arts Integration by Jeff M. Poulin on Creative Generation blog Practicing Equitable Intergenerational Collaboration by Vida Manalang & Jeff M. Poulin on Creative Generation blog Moving Beyond @operaisracist by Antonio Cuyler Professional Identities In Arts & Cultural Education: “Arts Hybrids” As Cultural Knowledge Brokers by Jordan Campbell on Creative Generation blog ABOUT ANTONIO CUYLER:  Antonio C. Cuyler, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is Professor of Music in Entrepreneurship & Leadership in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) at the University of Michigan. He is the author of Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cultural Organizations: Insights from the Careers of Executive Opera Managers of Color in the U. S., editor of Arts Management, Cultural Policy, & the African Diaspora, and most recently co-author of Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field in 2023. He also founded Cuyler Consulting, LLC, a Black-owned arts consultancy that partners with cultural organizations to maximize their performance and community relevance through access, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI). This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Listen to Research and Justice For All podcast from Health Affairs. The first season was sponsored by CVS Health.This is a special publication of the first season of the new Health Affairs podcast, Research and Justice For All. The first season, "Private Sector Solutions," is sponsored by CVS Health. The six-episode season will publish Wednesdays.Guest: Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, AVP for Health Equity at Merck and Lead of Merck for Mothers CVS Health's Sree Chaguturu and Joneigh Khaldun interview Mary-Ann Etiebet of Merck about how to address disparities in maternal health outcomes and the contributions of the Merck for Mothers initiative.This season is sponsored by CVS Health.Related Links:   Employers Can Help Raise The Bar for Reproductive Health Equity (Health Affairs Forefront)  The US Maternal Health Crisis: It's Time To Reverse The Trend (Merck For Mothers)  Improving Maternal Health Equity in the US (Safer Childbirth Cities)  Maternal Health of Women and Girls of African Descent in the Americas (UNFPA)  Explore the CVS Health-sponsored Health Affairs Forefront short series, “Private Sector Solutions for Health Equity.”

On the next Charlotte Talks, members of the production team of the new Hulu series, "Sam: A Saxon," share his true story as they visit Davidson College.

We are back for episode two of our series in commemoration of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent! Listen in as Ikram, Brenda, and I talk with Dr. Barbara G. Reynolds, Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent on the importance of the International Day for People of African Descent, the International Decade for People of African Descent, the role of Member States in promoting the Decade, and addressing racial inequality through an intersectional lens. Ms. Reynolds is the Vice-President for Administration, Advancement and Planning at the University of the Southern Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago. She served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Guyana from August 2014 to September 2019. Prior to this, Ms Reynolds was Head of Education for Save the Children UK, after having spent the previous two decades with UNICEF in programme, management and representational roles at Headquarters and country offices. Ms. Reynolds began her professional career as a teacher and continues to be involved in education. She Co-Chairs the CARICOM Digital Skills Task Force and is a Member of the Independent Technical Advisor Panel for the Global Partnership for Education. She is an active human rights professional, and an experienced human rights and gender mainstreaming facilitator. She holds a BA Education (Caribbean Union College), MA in Curriculum and Teaching (Howard University), the Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (University of London) EdD in International Education Development/Curriculum and Instruction (Columbia University) and the MSt in International Human Rights Law (University of Oxford). Ms Reynolds' second working language is Portuguese. Mandate of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

In honor of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent (August 31), Bell Global Justice Institute is proud to partner with the Global Black Collective Institute to host a series entitled "Celebrating Black Women in Leadership and Decision-Making Spaces". This year's theme for the International Day for People of African Descent focuses on "Honoring the Contributions of the African Diaspora" - and our podcast series highlights the global contributions of Black Women. We are so excited to collaborate with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to host this podcast series, and we hope the stories of the Black Women leaders we spotlight inspire you as much as they have inspired us! Our first episode features Marie Diur who serves as the Chief of Interpretation Service (IS) at the United Nations Office in Geneva. Marie share about her journey to becoming Chief Interpreter, and her work to ensure that all global citizens who visit the United Nations feel welcome, heard, and included. Marie's bio is below, as well as additional links to the United Nations on its work to amplify the rights of People of African Descent. Ms. Marie Diur joined the United Nations Office at Geneva as Chief of the Interpretation Service in December 2017, after nearly ten years at the United Nations Office at Vienna, initially as Chief of the French Booth and then as Chief Interpreter. Marie's thirty-year career in interpretation spans over twelve years' freelance work for UN agencies, the European Union, and the private market up until 2001 when she joined UN Headquarters as a Staff Interpreter.  Her language portfolio comprises French (A), English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Swedish (C) and is complemented by a Maîtrise en langues étrangères appliquées (Université Toulouse-le-Mirail), a DEA en littérature française, francophone et comparée (Université Bordeaux 3), a Post-graduate Diploma in Conference Interpretation (PCL-London) and a Ph.D. in Humanities (Universidad Pablo de Olavide-Sevilla).  Marie Diur is a UNOG anti-racism advocate and chair of the working group on racism. The Global Black Collective Institute was founded in 2021 by a group of the 2020 African Descent Fellows of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Our mission is to educate and empower those working to advance the human rights of Africans and People of African Descent. We envision a world free from racial inequality. Important links from the United Nations: International Day for People of African Descent International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Combine a Marketing, Branding, and Communications Expert, a Feminine Leadership Coach, and an Author, and you have the Extraordinary Visionary that is Lady Bodam Taiwo. During her impressive career spanning 15+ years, she has been instrumental in starting new businesses across Africa and building Luxury and Premium Brands across Western Africa. She has also managed the operations and performance of sales teams in the Fast- Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry. She currently serves as the Head of Portfolio, Bond & Connect, Western Africa at Pernod Ricard where she plays a major role in creating and driving the execution of the long-term strategy for sustainable and profitable top and bottom-line growth of the portfolio across 22 African markets with a focus on 5 Key Markets. Bodam is the Visionary behind The Refined Lady Movement which equips ladies with the tools to grow impact, influence, and authority and distinguish themselves as Leaders by discovering and leaning into their innate femininity. Through The Refined Lady School, she offers Signature Courses and Masterclasses covering various aspects of Executive Presence, Etiquette, Protocol, Grooming, Diplomacy, Communication, and Hospitality among others. She also trains organizations on Leadership, Corporate Ethics, and Business Etiquette. She is also the host of The Refined Lady's Summit – an annual conference on feminine leadership, elegance, and culture. In 2022, Bodam was recognized as one of the Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria by 9-to-5 Chick. She was also awarded the Distinct Positive Values Award of the Year by The Iconic Brand Awards (TIBA) for her positive impact on society. In 2021, Bodam was named one of The Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in Africa by Leading Ladies Africa. She was also honored as one of twelve extraordinary Visionary Women of African Descent in the 2021 Future-Forward Female Folio. Bodam holds a B.Eng in Electronics Engineering from the University of Reading and an M.Sc in Mobile and Satellite Communications from the University of Surrey. She currently serves as a Volunteer Mentor in both institutions. In 2022, she also served as a mentor in Women In Business, Management and Politics (WIMBIZ) and the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). She has a certification in Luxury Spirits Marketing from a collaboration program run by INSEAD Business School for Diageo Brands Ltd. She is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom.

One million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, a progressive condition that causes problems with body movement. New research has identified a genetic variant that increases the risk of Parkinson's in people of African descent, and is not seen in those with European ancestry. Ekemini Riley, managing director of Aligning Science Across Parkinson's, joins John Yang to discuss the findings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, a progressive condition that causes problems with body movement. New research has identified a genetic variant that increases the risk of Parkinson's in people of African descent, and is not seen in those with European ancestry. Ekemini Riley, managing director of Aligning Science Across Parkinson's, joins John Yang to discuss the findings. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Context of White Supremacy welcomes Dr. Marcia Elizabeth Sutherland. Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at the University at Albany, SUNY, Dr. Sutherland has published on obesity, HIV/AIDS, among other topics. She is the author of the book “Black Authenticity: A Psychology for the Liberation of People of African Descent.” For years, Gus been running around here saying: Sobriety Would Be Best. Dr. Sutherland's wrote a 2010 report titled: Alcohol Use, Abuse, and Treatment in People of African Descent. The report details the many risks - including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - associated with alcohol consumption. We also discussed her 2013 report: Overweight and Obesity Among African American Women: An Examination of Predictive and Risk Factors and Weight-Reduction Recommendations. Dr. Sutherland details how toxic dangerous edible products have been marketed to black people for a century. She emphasizes glorifying big booties and "big and beautiful" females does not promote a healthy lifestyle of quality eating habits. We even got Dr. Sutherland to talk about the time she invited Dr. Frances Cress Welsing to speak at the University at Albany. #NoLiquor #TheCOWS14Years INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE: 564943#

Learn more about Jeffrey Pfeffer and where you can buy or listen to his books: JeffreyPfeffer.com EPISODE 24 – Tosin Joel, Founder, GTBOOL SHOW NOTES: Meet Tosin Joel, a leader of businesses, organizations and cross-functional leadership teams who, using the 7 Rules of Power, creates centers of change for herself and others around her. A Nigerian-born woman who was the first in her city to attend university, Joel has learned how to leverage her differences and become successful in the oil industry and beyond. In this episode, you'll learn about: How her growing, education, and first jobs impacted her career at Eni How she applies the 7 Rules of Power to overcome challenges Why knowing she wants to be a center of change shapes her decisions How she went from being an outlier to having a seat at the table Ways to differentiate a career to set a precedent Ways of managing pressure The value in leveraging human capitol Turning obstacles into opportunities The birth of her nonprofit company GTBOOL (and what it stands for) Her passion for creating awareness and connecting people The power of networking and keys to her success Mission, purpose, and legacy goals Where her self-confidence, boldness, and willingness to ask come from Her goals around creating opportunities for others Balancing her professional and personal lives Practical relationship advice GUEST BIO: Tosin Joel partners with executive teams, and boards to transform organizations and drive step changes in performance. As a Senior Program Manager at Amazon, she reinvents operational efficiency to maximize value capture, and leads business process optimization for competitive advantages. She was Project Head and Geodata Country representative for the Italian multinational giant Eni. She helped the energy operator to maximize the production efficiency of their assets to boost value and reduce costs. With both consulting and operating experience, she is able to help executives see the potential in their operations. Step by step, she led companies through transformational initiatives that result in a stronger operational and financial profile. Tosin worked with major oil-and-gas independents in Europe, Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa. Joel is the founder of GTBOOL (www.gtbool.com), a networking organization centered on personal growth and sponsorship of high talent professionals in big corporates and mentorship of startups. She has been named amongst 100 most Influential People of African Descent and has served on the board as country director. Tosin is an alum of MIT Sloan and Stanford LEAD, where she built unique networks to create global impact projects. She facilitated Silicon Valley design thinking club entrepreneurs. Post Stanford LEAD, She has climbed several corporate ladders, established a unique brand, and receives numerous invites to speak during international conferences. She has also won many awards, including MIT Sloan Alum Volunteer Award, Best International Humanitarians, International contribution award for Women in tech, Humanity 100, Intellectual contribution awards for leadership and contributions. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tosinjoel   Produced by The MunnAvenuePress.com    

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Stick around for Obama White House Champion of Change Honoree and Executive Director of Social Change, Todd Belcore. We'll get his reaction to some important criminal justice reform related headlines and learn how his organization is leading change, where some might see change as impossible. Also don't miss an inspiring conversation with Justin Hansford of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center about the reparations work he's leading on the United Nations Permanent Forum of People of African Descent.

This week the UN hosts the 2nd Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent – the human rights platform which brings together institutions at the UN, civil society and others, to advance equality and fight racism.  The Forum's Chair, Epsy Campbell Barr, said it was vital to boost investment to help the poorest of the poor, and meet “elemental demands” for basic services like clean water.She spoke to UN News's Pauline Batista in our studio at UN Headquarters in New York.

Greetings to the UN delegation. Initially, I wish to thank the members of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, who prepared and filed an amicus brief in my case. And, of…

Today I speak with IFBB Pro Karene Richards-Wise, a health coach, pro athlete, board member, finance chair and inspirational speaker with 18 years experience in Investment Banking. She is also the former CEO of the Association for Women in Science. After her mom died at age 48 from breast cancer, she decided to live her life differently and practice better self care. After her own health scare, Karene hired a health coach and achieved an incredible physique transformation. In 2019 Karene was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent under 40 by the United Nations. She currently serves on the boards for both The Association For Women in Science and The National Speakers Association.”   Karene talks to us about wealth management and why a budget is so important to us as competitors! You do not want to miss the valuable information she has to share!   TOPICS COVERED -competing as a newlywed -sex drive and competing -how competing affected her marriage  -mental health tools  -winning 2 pro cards at 40 -encourage your spouse to stay in shape  -Linked In as versusInstagram -leaving corporate America -true cost of competing   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html   CONNECT WITH KARENE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenerichards/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fithiddenfigure/ Website: https://fithiddenfigure.com/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 3:50 competing as a christian 7:20 using Linked in for her business 11:30 the roll fitness plays in your professional success 17:55 underrated things overlooked in business & wealth management 22:50 having a go-getter mentality 26:30 working hard at school for scholarships  30:45 coming to USA from Jamaica  39:35 relationship with her husband 50:30 competing as a newlywed 58:45 proactively working on your marriage 63:15 IFBB versus NPC 67:39 plans for competing after family 70:00 being the CEO of your life 82:10 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

'Princess and The Frog' Analysis with Michael Imhotep.  This is One of the most Destructive movies to African Americans in a long time.  The African American Woman, Tiana, finds the man of her dreams in the non African American, Prince Naveen while the nemesis is the Voodoo Priest of African Descent when he should be her protector.  This is an excerpt from 'The African History Network Show' with Michael Imhotep on 4-23-23. REGISTER NOW: Next Class Sat. 5-6-23, 2pm EST ‘Ancient Kemet, Moors, Understanding The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade' 12 Wk Online Course. https://theafricanhistorynetwork.com/   Support The African History Network through Cash App @ https://cash.app/$TheAHNShow or PayPal @ TheAHNShow@gmail.com or http://www.PayPal.me/TheAHNShow or visit http://www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and click on the yellow “Donate” button.

Justin Hansford - Howard University law professor, executive director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center and elected member of the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent – joins Tavis to set the record straight on Marcus Garvey.

On the occasion of the first session of the newly established UN Permanent Forum on the People of African Descent (UNPFPAD), the Center for Constitutional Rights traveled to Geneva to build solidarity with comrades from around the world committed to helping advance the mandate of the forum. In this episode, our Executive Director, Vince Warren, has a conversation with Gay McDougall, member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and former Special Rapporteur of Minorities, and Amara Enyia, Chair of Civil Society Working Group for PFPAD. Gay and Amara discuss their experiences while serving in different UN groups and the significance these groups have to advancing racial equity around the world.Resources:International Civil Society Working Group for PFPAD (PDF)Host/Guests:Vince Warren, Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional RightsGay McDougall, Member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and former Special Rapporteur of MinoritiesAmara Enyia, the Chair of Civil Society Working Group for PFPAD

The United Nations is an international organization, but can it be used as a tool on the path to human and civil rights here for Black people in America? To explain if this is possible, L. Joy brings UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent member, Professor Justin Hansford to the front of the class. As a bonus, they discuss Critical Race Theory, answering questions many of us have.

Lisa Neal-Graves - Attorney, Community Leader Advocating for Women in Tech & Tech Executive    Mutale Nkonde - Emmy winning producer and the founder and leader of AI for the People Nkonde is a much-needed trailblazer and truth-teller in tech during a moment that demands more scrutiny over what we see, believe and understand to be real, accessible, and safe. Named a Global Leader in Digital Human Rights by the Ouano.Foundation, she is one of the leading voices on artificial intelligence, data, social media and digital spaces.  Mutale is an expert in racial justice and tech, a UN advisor and founder and CEO of Emmy-winning communications firm AI for the People – an organization that supports and retains more Black people in the tech field and works with journalists,policymakers, media and others to increase public understanding about how AI, web3 and quantum computing are changing and harming Black lives. Among the few Black women thought-leaders in tech, Mutale's story is one of overcoming the odds while being underestimated – a journey relatable to many Black women and girls working to prove their worth every day. Mutale is a leader in a movement to empower and protect Black communities with her ability to translate the technological into the accessible so data and technology work for and not against them. She believes deeply that Black people must be free from unnecessary and unwarranted surveillance and oppression.  An acclaimed policy analyst and researcher who has come through non-traditional avenues. Mutale got her start as a journalist in New York City. Today, she writes and speaks widely at conferences nationwide and worldwide about racism, culture, racial identity and technology.   Mutale has partnered with Google to improve diversity and inclusion work. She is a member of the TikTok Content Moderation Board, an affiliate of  the Stanford University Digital Civil Society Lab, a former fellow at the Berkman Klein Center of Internet and Society at Harvard University, and an alumni of the Institute of Advanced Study at Notre Dame.   Mutale was a proud part of the team that introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act into the US House of Representatives in 2019, and  testified to the House Energy and Commerce Committee to support the Act when it was reintroduced in 2022.   In 2022 Mutale was a delegate at the first session for the UN Permanent Forum of People of African Descent, where she advocated for algorithmic bias to be considered a human rights violation. During 2020 she partnered with E. Tendayi Achiume, the former UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, on a report on Techno Racism. She is a visionary and innovator who dreams of a more just digital and social era that protects civil and human rights for Black women and Black communities. Mutale was born in Zambia, raised in Britain, and has lived in Russia, the Arab Emirates and Japan. She lives in New York City with her children. She enjoys traveling and is looking forward to being an empty nester. Last year, Mutale was named a Global Digital Human Rights leader

On this show, we talk with Dr. Kayon Hall, Assistant Professor of Higher Education Administration at Kent State University, about the concerns and legal plight of Black students who are Documented Dreamers or are undocumented and study in the United States.

Today on Sojourner Truth with guest host Nana Gyamfi, Professor Christopher Gaffney joins us at the top of the hour to talk about the injustices masked behind the mega sports event being hosted by Qatar, the World Cup. From unsafe working conditions to displacement, what is the environmental and economic impact that mainstream media is obscuring? Dr. Amara Enyia joins us in the second half of the program to discuss the forthcoming UN Permanent Forum on Peoples of African Descent and her role spearheading the permanence of this forum to help continue the legacy of efforts by the Global Black Diaspora to address global anti-Black racism and its vestiges to the world body. Finally we conclude with the recent announcement by a federal district Court in Washington DC that ordered the Biden administration to end its use of Title 42, an archaic health policy weaponized by President Trump, to prevent asylum-seekers from entering the United States. Over a million migrants have been expelled at the border without an asylum hearing under the policy. The Biden administration set a record, expelling over 26K Haitians in just the past year alone. Joining us to talk about the impact of Title 42 and what we might expect next is Ronald Claude, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI).