Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew X Pham

It's not only everyday that you come across a hip hop artist who's also an Ivy League professor. Brown University psychology professor Malik Boykin, has a new song, Dancing for Freedom, on Spotify and other platforms under his artist name, Malik Starx.  Like his father, Malik is a trailblazer. His father, A. Ward Boykin was the first Professor of Psychology of African descent at Cornell University. Malik is the first Professor of Psychology of African descent at Brown University. His focus is evident in the title of one of the courses he teaches, The Psychology of Stigma and Prejudice. Originally from Hyattsville, Maryland, Dr. Boykin currently resides in Providence, Rhode Island. Favorite movie: The Greatest, a biopic on Muhammad Ali. Favorite book is Catfish and Mandala by Andrew X. Pham.  Follow us on Instagram @365brothers and Facebook at 365BrothersThePodcast.  Interested in being a guest? Visit 365brothers.com. Check out Alitu for more ease editing, polishing and publishing your podcast. About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired. Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker.

Vietnam has mostly been defined by its tumultuous history of border scuffles, invasions, and colonialism — which does this beautiful, graceful, colorful southeast Asian country a disservice. Respect for tradition jostles up against a forward-facing attitude in Vietnam, which makes for a jumble of fascinating contrasts: the hyper-energetic urban centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City versus the idyllic countryside (which two-thirds of the population call home); state-mandated atheism versus a long tradition of spiritual practices; Communist government versus capitalist economy. But spend any time getting curious about Vietnam, and one thing becomes abundantly clear: family and a reverence for tradition are nearly universal. As is a passion for flavorful food that woos all the senses and an appreciation for the country's stunning natural beauty. In this episode, we delve into Vietnam's dramatic history and discuss what makes it like no other place on the planet, then we recommend books that transported us there on the page, including moving family sagas, first-person memoirs, and an ode to a perfect bowl of pho. Books we talk about include: The Eaves of Heaven: A Life in Three Wars by Andrew X. Pham The Beauty of Humanity Movement by Camilla Gibb The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai For more on the books we recommend, plus the other cool stuff we talk about, visit show notes at http://strongsenseofplace.com/podcasts/2021-01-11-vietnam As always, you can follow us at: Our web site at Strong Sense of Place Twitter  Instagram  Facebook  

Wonderful discussion with Laura Murvartian* about community, contradictions, how no one is a stranger but talking to "strangers" can be the most freeing for her, honesty, and the rules of life. Recorded during corona and sequestering location caused some very lovely but noisy birds! Laura has been called a "corporate woman with an activist heart". She's a professional negotiator by career, world traveler, and, in her local community of Atlanta, she has been selected as one of the 50 most influential Latinos in GA. She is just too accomplished to list everything here. And please consider supporting her non-profit: Fiesta de Libros Books mentioned on the pod and/or recommended by Laura, all available at https://bookshop.org/ The Submission by Amy Waldman  https://bookshop.org/books/the-submission/9781250007575Just Kids by Patti Smith  https://bookshop.org/books/just-kids-9780066211312/9780060936228Catfish and Mandala by Andrew X. Pham  https://bookshop.org/books/catfish-and-mandala-a-two-wheeled-voyage-through-the-landscape-and-memory-of-vietnam/9780312267179*You'll hear me say Laura Murvartian-Rhim a couple of times. This is purely my stupid mistake. The error is mine and I'm so sorry the audio is incorrect.