Podcasts about black fraternities

Today's college or university president is expected to be highly influential and effective in their leadership. These higher ed CEOs are expected to positively impact every aspect of their institutions, regardless of size. The employee experience, however, can often be one of the least prioritized areas. How did one of the most respected and recognized presidents in the country work with his faculty and staff? Walter Kimbrough visited “I Wanna Work There!” to talk about how he worked to create a positive talent experience during his presidencies.Here are the takeaways for this episode:We will hear about the importance of establishing a culture from the president's seat.We will learn what it means to communicate honestly with faculty and staff.Walter will share his advice for aspiring presidents to help foster a productive campus work culture. Guest Name: Walter KimbroughGuest Social: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterkimbrough/X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/HipHopPrezGuest Bio: Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough is the president in residence for the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions and the former president of Dillard University and Philander Smith College (now Philander Smith University). Under his leadership, Dillard's endowment grew 115% and alumni giving increased from 4% to 23%. Dillard also recorded its largest alumni gift, its largest single private donation, a $5 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, and a $5 million gift from Kirkland & Ellis for the university's Center for Racial Justice. Dillard was also noted as one of the nation's top producers of Black physics graduates, and the university's pre-law program averaged over a 90% law school acceptance rate.Prior to Dillard, Walter enjoyed a fulfilling career in student affairs, serving at Emory University, Georgia State University, Old Dominion University, and finally Albany State University in 2000 where he became the vice president for student affairs at the age of 32. At the age of 37, he became the twelfth president of Philander Smith College (now Philander Smith University) where he was given the moniker “Hip Hop Prez” for his skillful use of hip hop culture and music to educate students as well as his effective use of social media for public conversation. His use of social media has been noted in articles by The Chronicle of Higher Education and in Dan Zaiontz's book “#FollowTheLeader: Lessons in Social Media Success from #HigherEd CEOs.” BachelorsDegree.org named him one of 25 college presidents you should follow on Twitter, Education Dive regarded Walter as one of their “10 college presidents on Twitter who are doing it right,” and Josie Ahlquist included him on her list of “25 Higher Education Presidents to Follow on Twitter.” He also captured national attention in 2021 when journalist Malcolm Gladwell interviewed him and featured Dillard on his highly regarded “Revisionist History” podcast.Walter's leadership has earned him numerous honors including:  the coveted Ebony Magazine Power 100 list, The Grio 100: History Makers in the Making, one of TheBestSchools.org's “20 Most Interesting College Presidents,” one of the HBCU Campaign Fund's “10 Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2018,” and one of College Cliffs' “50 Top U.S. College and University Presidents” in 2020. In 2021, Walter received a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, Georgia State.With a background in student affairs, Walter has been recognized for his research and writings on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and African American men in college; and he is regarded as a national expert on historically Black, Latin and Asian fraternities and sororities. He is the author of the book “Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities” and has served as an expert witness in a number of hazing cases. A proud native of Atlanta, Walter earned his Ph.D. in higher education from Georgia State University, his master's from Miami University in Ohio, and his bachelor's from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Adria Nobles Kimbrough, an attorney, are the proud parents of two children, Lydia Nicole, and Benjamin Barack. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Eddie Francishttps://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiefrancis/https://twitter.com/eddiefrancisAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:I Wanna Work There is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager and Talking Tactics. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! 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NEW Episode "Bump in the road". Kick it with us as we discuss an array of topics that include sexual egos in the bedroom, properly dealing with haters in the workplace, the new bill passed by Florida House that could ban all Black Fraternities and Sororities,  Utah becoming the first state to pass law requiring parental permissions for minors, and much more. Tune in it's The Culture Uncut!!! CALL (404) 939-5189 & leave a voicemail to be added to the show. CUP is sponsored by VAYCAY Use Coupon Code: CUP @ takeaVayCay.com for 10% off Delta 8 THC products. Federally legal to ship to your door. Best edibles on the market, Take a VayCay!!

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Black Greek Letter Organizations have been around since the early 1900s; created out of the difficulty of the times to establish collegiate camaraderie, forward advancement and philanthropy in the black community.  For the first time in Now We Know history, Donna & Jonathan have a guest join the podcast to talk about their experience and how transformational being part of the first black fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha, was for their life. Resources: ttps://www.learningtogive.org/resources/african-american-sororities#:~:text=There%20are%20four%20major%20sororities,(Butler%20University%2C%201922)  https://www.naacpconnect.org/blog/entry/from-the-burning-sands-of-the-divine-nine https://www.watchtheyard.com/history/revisiting-midwest-black-fraternity-and-sorority-history/  https://youtu.be/nx0bpj99oDs  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoWmUTq1Fm0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnnmHb5QROE Instagram: @ThomasPolk.net @DonnaJaneen

Lawmakers Worry that an Anti-DEI Bill Would ‘Prohibit' Black Fraternities and Sororities in Florida. SF NAACP opposes cash reparations for slavery. Exclusive: Police shoot Black man who surrenders after chase and much moreHost: Sharon ReedCo-Host: Rayyvana*** Indisputable, features Dr. Richey talking about the top news stories of the day, reading viewer comments, and engaging in debates and conversations with guests.Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/joinSUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYTFACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYTTWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYTINSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYTTWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt

Danita Myler, president of the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and Joe Moore, vice basileus of the Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, discuss the impact they've made in the community since joining their respective organizations. Quinton Taylor, a Hull College business student and a vice president of Eta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., joins Audrey Spry, charter member of the Mu Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, to share their experiences at Augusta University, and what it means to be a part of their organization.

Lawrence C. Ross, Jr (Alpha Phi Alpha) - Bestselling author and lecturer. On this day back in 1911, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Indiana University Bloomington – the third Greek organization to be created (after Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority). Since then, Greek organizations have continued to grow and become an integral part of college life for Blacks, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He joins Tavis (Kappa Alpha Psi) for a conversation about the importance and legacy of Black Fraternities and Sororities and to talk about how some people in the white fraternity and sorority system have created a hostile space for African American students (Hour 2)

Adrian and Devin are glad to be with you for HBCU Awareness Month. This year, we wanted to discuss our Greek organizations at our HBCUs. We are joined by 3 panelists for a discussion. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment: History of the Divine 9 (4:01)Alpha Phi AlphaAlpha Kappa AlphaKappa Alpha PsiOmega Psi PhiDelta Sigma ThetaPhi Beta SigmaZeta Phi BetaSigma Gamma RhoIota Phi ThetaBreak: Flight to Tunisia 2nd Segment: Panel Discussion (18:14)Jasmine Powell (Delta Sigma Theta, Brown University)Randy Hill (Kappa Alpha Psi, North Carolina A&T)Raymond Gee Jr., Esq (Alpha Phi Alpha, Jackson State University).Break: Take It EasyEnding (43:58) Next Episode: WR#7 (Mar 5th)DonateCharity of the Month: Common Ground FoundationLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeCheck out our News articlesThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black History month is right around the corner. On this episode I am sharing a part of Black history and Black present that is often not discussed in mainstream lessons. I'm talking about historically Black Greek Sororities and Fraternities. Most of these organizations have been making a positive impact in the Black community and beyond for over 100 years. Share the beauty of Black culture with your students through the lens of Black excellence. Share Black Greek Sororities & Fraternities. In the show I mention each organization. Here are links to their national websites: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (1906) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (1908) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (1911) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (1911) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (1913) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (1914) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (1920) Sigma Gamma Rho (1922) Iota Phi Theta Fraternity (1963) All of these organizations are united under the National Pan-Hellenic Council. You can learn more about this unity organization HERE. Ready to share this lesson with your students? Here are three resources that will easily allow you to teach your students about this beautiful part of Black culture. Podcast Companion Activity (For THIS episode) Black Fraternities & Sororities - TASK CARDS Black Fraternities & Sororities - Research & Word Search Black History Teaching BUNDLE I love to talk, so let's start a conversation. Leave a review or connect with me on Instagram @iTeachCustom. Make sure to grab the FREE Ultimate Classroom Diversity Checklist to get started creating culturally responsive lessons today! Connect with Jocelynn: Website: https://customteachingsolutions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/ LinkedIN: Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jocelynn-hubbard/support

Rev. Lionell Alexander joined the Delta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma in the Fall of 1980 at Prairie View A&M University. He is the Pastor of the Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. He shares his Greek story as well as his passion for ministry and service.

Dominique Maddox was initiated in the Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi in the Fall of 2003. He is the Owner of Eats Restaurant Brokers now based in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.

Daniel and Peter discuss the differences in white fraternities and black fraternities.  Peter is a black man that pledge to a white fraternity.  Daniel is a white man that hung around black fraternity members.  Great discussion on the juxtaposition of the two. 

This week, Chase & Chris sit down with their good friend and colleague, Raymond McCurty-Smith to chat about: - Raymond's Amazing Hair (& did I hear someone say....Hennessee?!?)- Debunking Myths on Corporate HR- Being Yourself At Work- Celebrating PRIDE in the office- Black Fraternities (The Divine 9) Pour up that drink, sit back & relax.......it's that time of the week again. Class Aftr Dark merch is available! Purchase your favorite tee, hoodie, coffee mug or sticker to support one of your favorite podcasts: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/class-aftr-dark?ref_id=22225 Share our show with your friends! Check out our Instagram and TikTok for quick bits of insight from the fellas.@ClassAftrDark on Instagram + TikTok + Twitterfacebook.com/ClassAftrDarkhttps://bit.ly/3bxw20M (YouTube)ClassAftrDark.com

This week we dive into the chaos that is Black Lettered Greek Fraternities and the negative impact it has on the minds of its participants expounded upon first hand by a special guest who, himself, was part of a fraternal order.

We all have divine energy to manifest in our lives. too many of us don't. Black Fraternities and Sororities have a duty that we must protect our people.

Tiwa Works ABOUT TIWA WORKS Tiwa Works’ positivity has buoyed him into becoming a world-class entrepreneur and leader. An entrepreneur, real estate agent, and motivator, he founded Tiwaworks International, which annually hosts the United States’ largest black Greek letter event, the Atlanta Greek Picnic. It draws over 25,000 people to Atlanta with a $7.5-million impact. Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Event Nigerian-British born Tiwa Williams, known better as Tiwa Works, was raised in a family of entrepreneurs. Tiwa makes friends everywhere he goes; his infectious optimism is at the root of his multiple successful business ventures. The most notable is the Atlanta Greek Picnic. Hear how this multi-million-dollar event came about and its legacy. Tiwa covers a lot of ground in this podcast, with insights on everything from the power of black fraternities and sororities to having the American experience. He speaks about systemic racism, the riots in Atlanta, and fostering the necessary change. He touches on his influences: his parents, Jim Rohn, and others. Learn why you always need to be looking for opportunities and the importance of networking to grow your business. Highlights of the episode: 5:03: What it was like adjusting to the different cultures; some “Coming to America” moments 18:52: Getting into fraternity life and how it created the foundation for Tiwa Works 35:38: The seed for Atlanta Greek Picnic 45:21: Why he started in real estate ahead of the Great Recession of 2007; seizing the opportunity 50:30: What entrepreneurship looks like for Tiwa Works 57:49: Witnessing the frustration of people after George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement in Atlanta 1:02:13: About how the Greek Picnic was already a voice of protest; the implications of the BLM and George Floyd at next year’s event 1:04:27: What else can be done to combat racism as African-led brands build and grow across the globe? Mentioned Resources CULTURED. PlugATL Atlanta Greek Picnic Malée ABOUT ZEZE ORIAIKHI-SAO Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao attended Grenoble Ecole De Management where she received a Master’s in International Business. She also holds a BSc (Hons) in Informatics. She is a mother, and an international and entrepreneurial leader. The Founder and Managing director of Malée Natural Science; Africa’s 1st global luxury fragrance and body care brand operating across two continents with products available in 9 countries in wholesale, B2B, Hospitality, E-commerce and travel retail. An advisory board member and Program Director at INNOCOS, the world beauty innovations summit as well as a consultant and international speaker and beauty industry expert on the luxury beauty and cosmetics industry, sustainability practices, innovation, disruption, trends, and brand heritage.

In today's episode of Byrd's Eye View, we discuss Black Fraternities and Sororities. We talk about the history and the impact they have on the Black Community. **And yes, that is me singing in the beginning...wink, wink.* **Note: I give the general colors of each organization as well as general information. If you would like to find out more information I encourage you to check out the website below. https://nphchq.com/millennium1/index.php/the-divine-9/ The Divine 9 Colors: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity- Black and Old Gold Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority- Salmon Pink and Apple Green Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity- Crimson and Cream Omega Psi Phi Fraternity- Tyrian Purple and Old Gold Delta Sigma Theta Sorority- Crimson and Cream Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity- Royal Blue and Pure White Zeta Phi Beta Sorority- Royal Blue and Pure White Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority- Royal Blue and Gold Iota Phi Theta- Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold My website is LIVE!!! Go and check it out and check out my blog!! Follow me on social media IG: Byrdowl_consulting FB: ByrdOwlconsulting Twitter: byrd_owl Subscribe and leave a 5-star review, tell your friends! On Anchor, you can leave a voice messages Support by purchasing from Fast 4ward Progress! It is a black-owned business that celebrates black excellence, while still making the dopest clothing on the market. A portion of the proceeds will support the podcast (Link below) Byrd's Eye View Review: NALAA DesignZ, LLC Clothing and Apparel https://www.facebook.com/nalaadesignzllc/ IG: @nalaadesignz Does custom apparel for greeks and does other designs as well Black History Month is just around the corner! If you, your organization, or someone you know, is looking for an idea for a Black History program or someone to do the program for you, you can schedule your consultation with me today! (Link below) https://bio.fm/byrd-owl ** If you have a question or a topic suggestion you can email at ByrdOwlConsulting@gmail.com and put in the subject line Byrd’s Eye View Podcast** * Cover Art and ByrdOwl Logos done by @Designxwillpwr https://bio.fm/designxwillpwr Written, Directed, and Produced by Trenda Byrd, ByrdOwl Consulting **Disclaimer: All reviews and recommendations are that of the opinions ByrdOwl Consulting. Your conditions of use and application of the suggested products and recommendations are beyond our control. ByrdOwl Consulting specifically disclaims any responsibility or liability relating to the use of the suggested products and recommendations and shall under no circumstances whatsoever, be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages which may arise from such use. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/byrdseyeview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/byrdseyeview/support

BHL Hosts Tehran Von Ghasri @IAmTehran - Tenere Williams @TenereW - Rochelle Pollard @Roachbaybee discuss the hottest and most viral clips on Worldstar this week Tuesday October 8 2019. Clips include Snoop Dogg in Kansas, White boys who join Black fraternities, Cars on fire, Fish attacks, Bikini models splashed, Mom's who dont know English and more. Stay tuned. Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHoll... ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network with programming and content dedicated to African American entertainment news. The network features long form, in-depth celebrity interviews, smart commentary and discussion as well as news and inside information. The network was created by producer Keven Undergaro. Black Hollywood Live had guests from shows/films like 12 Years A Slave, The Butler, America's Got Talent, The Game, Chicago Fire, Believe, Hannibal, Suits, Parks and Recreation, Dallas Buyers Club, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Best Man Holiday, The View, Shameless, Basketball Wives, Being Mary Jane, Scandal, Single Ladies and many more. Notable guests on the network include: host Wayne Brady, The View's Sherri Shepherd, Late Night's Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyer and others.

In this episode, we to speak to Dr. Walter Kimbrough. He's the author of Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities. He has long been a respected leader in Higher Education. In fact, he became a college president by the time he was 37. His non-traditional entry into presidency, his ability to relate to students and his study of popular culture, has earned him the name of the Hip Hop Prez. He is currently the president of Dillard University, a private, Historically Black University in New Orleans, Louisiana. His research on HBCUs, fraternities and sororities, and African American males make him the perfect guest for our spotlight on African Americans in Higher Education. I hope that this episode is a treat to you as it was to me. Happy Listening! -- Episode Resources Dr. Walter Kimbrough Twitter and Instagram: @hiphopprez Blog: medium.com/@HipHopPrez Book: Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities Dillard University: www.dillard.edu Be Preppy College Coaching www.bepreppy.com @bepreppyllc - Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Dr. Erin Wheeler @erinwheelerphd - Instagram Buy - Geaux Wiser: Secrets to College Success

111119-00006! 000008! Not sure what that means? Great… at one time, we didn’t either! Listen to how our family is not only tied together by blood, but by organizations both beginning with Alpha.   Episode Topics: Divine Nine, HBCUs, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Greek Life, Social Life, Love Story, Millennial Marriage

In this episode of Perspective, Ted provides an interesting discussion for his listeners as he dedicates the time to discussing fraternities, sororities and Greek life. While Ted himself is not a member of a fraternity, he opens up the discussion to speak with three men from different Greek organizations, who are all members of the Divine Nine, the name given to denote the nine African-American Greek organizations. During their conversation they discuss their personal experiences in their respective fraternities both during and after college, the opportunities that experience has provided for them, as well as the impact it continues to have on their lives, each identifying that the reason (at least in part) for their personal success is somehow tied to their connectedness to their Greek organizations. While they speak to their own experiences in fraternity life, the topic of hazing is also addressed as it is a point of contention within today’s collegiate environment. The group dedicates time to discussing the historical intention of fraternities (promoting brotherhood, scholarship, community involvement, mentorship) which in many respects seems to be in opposition to how they are seen in today’s climate (promoting partying, unwanted hazing, exclusivism). The 4 likewise discuss how those apparent differences can be reconciled as they review how many organizations are pouring back into the local community through different community initiatives, projects and philanthropy, which is consistent with their historical design. As the conversation resolves, Ted and his guests also take time to discuss the somewhat contentious performance from Beyonce at the recent Cochella festival which many interpreted as an homage to HBCU’s (Historically Black College & Universities) Greek culture, while Beyonce is not herself a member of a Greek organization. While some felt her performance respectfully appropriated Greek culture, others were offended by it, which the group reviews. Ted hopes to offer the listener a fresh perspective into Greek life from those who have dedicated their lives to it and seen the tremendous good it can offer for young collegians looking for a way to be poured into while pouring into others and their community.   Follow today’s participants on Twitter & Instagram @apitts56 @iamrichaun @csurratt   Learn more about HBCU’s (Historically Black College & University’s): https://hbculifestyle.com/category/hbcus/history/   Learn more about the Divine Nine: https://hbculifestyle.com/the-divine-9-sororities-and-fraternities-on-hbcu-campuses/  

If you’re in the non-profit space, what do you have to do to jump through the hoops and get funded on your project that will help your community? This is the question I asked Ted Johnson today. Ted leads an incubator that helps push these projects to get funded and we go through multiple scenarios on how to get community projects funded. This includes things I’ve never known. Some examples include ethnic based sororities and fraternities, kickstarters and go-fund-me’s. Other topics we talk about that are super interesting is the complexities of Food Deserts and the power of writing. We really stress the importance that everyone should learn to write and the best way to do it? Start a blog! About Ted Theodore R. Johnson is a senior fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. Prior to joining the Brennan Center, Dr. Johnson was a national fellow at the New America Foundation, where he undertook projects on black voting behavior and the role of national solidarity in addressing racial inequality. Previously, he was a Commander in the United States Navy and, most recently, a research manager at Deloitte. You can read more about Ted here. Sponsor - BAKERpedia This episode is brought to you by BAKERpedia – your one-stop, resource that answers all your questions on industry trends, ingredient information, food safety and more. It’s shared knowledge, freely available, always. BAKERpedia.com – we do all the thinking so you can focus on your business. 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Pick up the phone and call Icon Foods at 310-455-9876 or find them on the web at www.iconfoods.com that’s what. They have a new HiPro Ice Cream Dry Mix that delivers amazing mouthfeel and sumptuous flavor all under 300 calories per pint. But, here’s the best part; you simply add the HiPro dry mix to any milk type, add glycerin and inclusions and you are off to the races with an amazing finished product lickity split. Icon Foods HiPro Ice Cream Dry Mix comes in hard ice cream mix, soft serve, vegan and wait for it… Keto. Call my friends at Icon and let them ReformulateU. 310-455-9876. Show Notes What do you tell people in a  sentence or less: I study racial disparities and the implications those disparities have on public policy What do you do in the food realm?: There’s tons of data showing that communicates with less access to food have less access to healthy food. It’s hard to get a fresh piece of fruit in a food desert Food Desert: A geographic area where there is no access to fruit and evegtables. Healthy foods are not accessable. They form because grocery stores don’t find it economical to set up in poor neighborhoods How do you prevent food deserts?: The federal government has to get involved and the solution might be to give grants to innovative projects Urban Gardening Uber, Lyft, Airbnb: Sharing Economy How do people get funding for their projects?: there are a lot of places that want to invest in solutions Idea: Combining free breakfast and food trucks. This removes the pain point for kids on free lunch can get food right at their house and remove the stigma of free lunch. How to Get Funding Angel Investment and Community Crowdfunding helps a ton Black Fraternities and Sororities are actually one of the best ways to get funding as they are lifelong community activists Every culture has their way of giving back to the community. For example, Hispanics send money back to their homeland. Hispanic and South East Asians can pool community resources extremely well. Ted, what role do you play in this?: I’m at the federal level. I identify problems and find solutions and find the natural fit for the agency or policy maker. I put the human element in. I try to close the wage gap. Is that hard?: Super hard. It’s because of the politics. The decision makers think “how does this benefit me?” Can you describe the steps it took to get you where you are today?: Math major, ended up in the Navy in cyber security. Was a whitehouse fellow. During that time, I saw a lot of disparities in the black community so I focused the rest of my career on that. I spent my last few years in service getting my PhD in Public policy The Lesson in all of this: It’s NEVER too late to change yourself What is the most important skill you need for your job?: Writing. It’s a really effective way to communicate a complex problem to people who can build support. There is a talent to write short, long and book-length content. All are important. For me, I try to write lived experience. Not just data, stories Writing is a muscle. Start a blog. It gets your name out there. What is what you do important for the food system?: It impacts the global food supply because it makes food cheaper and people should be getting it. A lot of the food that grows is, unfortunately, going to processed food. How will the future change or be impacted by what you do?: If we figure this out, resources will be freed up to help us do more things. If people live higher quality lives and we get more talent, we can improve every aspect of our society. How has science and technology impact what you do?: Yield. The more food we have, the more it will help with our cause How will artificial intelligence change what we do in food and agriculture: It will free up a lot of mundane tasks and will help us make better decisions by recognizing problems we’d never discover. How can what you do help us as cities: The only ways companies will do things is if you buy more stuff. For example, if a chicken is free ranged, they will plaster it everywhere. We have to do the same with food disparity. Do you have any advice for anyone who wants to get into food policy?: Be specific. Find that passion in that discipline and go from there. Where can we find you: TheodoreRJohnson.com Everything is there. I talk about cybersecurity, racial security, everything.

Topics: Opening rants/ Black Fraternities & Sororities/ Gatekeepers of "the culture"

This is part 1 of Thinking Out Loud, feat. Jay-Lip, J.Rhodes and joined by the anonymous brethren X to discuss... Jay-Lip & J. Rhodes address the Black Fraternity process vs. X, an anonymous 15-year fraternity member that speaks openly and honestly about the Black Fraternity HAZING process. Is it necessary to go through physical abuse? Is it worth it to go through the violence to be a part of the organization? We discuss. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/like for more! This episode of Thinking Out Loud is: Executive Produced by Jay-Lip [ @iamjaylip ] https://goo.gl/yuv97r Co-hosted by J.Rhodes [ @american_ceo ] https://goo.gl/XnWj2v Music by TheyCSmith [ @TheyCSmith ] https://goo.gl/PS9Rcw Logo and artwork by Rob D. [ @_robdavis ] https://goo.gl/0544xh Soundcloud https://goo.gl/BE2ZLX Facebook Page https://goo.gl/odpW6G If you would like to appear on the Podcast feel free to email TOLPCast@gmail.com

This is part 2 of Thinking Out Loud, feat. Jay-Lip, J.Rhodes and joined by the anonymous brethren X to discuss... Jay-Lip & J. Rhodes address the Black Fraternity process of hazing vs. pledging with X, an anonymous 15-year fraternity member that speaks openly and honestly about the Black Fraternity process. Is it necessary to go through physical abuse? Is it worth it to go through the violence to be a part of the organization? We close the discussion. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/like for more! This episode of Thinking Out Loud is: Executive Produced by Jay-Lip [ @iamjaylip ] https://goo.gl/yuv97r Co-hosted by J.Rhodes [ @american_ceo ] https://goo.gl/XnWj2v Music by TheyCSmith [ @TheyCSmith ] https://goo.gl/PS9Rcw Logo and artwork by Rob D. [ @_robdavis ] https://goo.gl/0544xh Soundcloud https://goo.gl/BE2ZLX Facebook Page https://goo.gl/odpW6G If you would like to appear on the Podcast feel free to email TOLPCast@gmail.com

Black Fraternities and Sororities cannot really claim to be relevant, can they? I don't know if they really matter to those who aren't members... Hell, they might not really matter to those who are members! There are reasons why retention and reclamation is such a huge issue in Divine 9 organizations. Black Fraternities and Sororities Need to Matter But, what does that mean: they need to matter? What would relevance mean for Black fraternities and sororities? I've remained active at the General Organization level in my fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha). I remain engaged with my Alumni Chapter - even though I'm no longer resident in the State. But I struggle with this idea of relevance. It seems like there's no reason to be active in Black fraternities and sororities...no reason to be engaged - other than to say that you are, ya know? There's gotta be a better reason - right? There's got to be a more virtuous reason for us to remain active and engaged in Black fraternities and sororities than the "shame of not being financial," right? Or is that as good as it gets? I needed an answer to this question, and I imagine you could use one too. So in this episode of Blacks with Power, I speak with Kelsey Rushing, the newly elected Southern Regional Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc about his vision of relevance for Black fraternities and sororities. How do you respond? Is relevance an issue that needs to be addressed in your fraternity/sorority? And how would you suggest going about reclaiming relevance? We would love to have your ideas... Join us & have your say! Become a part of the Blacks with Power community and engage the conversation at a deeper level. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Alpha Phi Alpha Southern Region Alpha South on Facebook

"Are Black Fraternities & Sororities Still Relevant?" Each organization can boast of many famous and acclaimed members within its ranks. Each organization has contributed much to the communities they serve through scholarships, leadership development, social action and philanthropic endeavors. Unfortunately, each organization can also lay claim to its share of shameful activities, including thuggish campus hazing, elitist membership selection practices (i.e. selecting or refusing membership on the basis of skin color or hair texture), and misuse of organization funds for personal gain. The question posed today to guest Felicia Commodore is "Are Black Fraternities & Sororities STILL Relevant?

"Are Black Fraternities & Sororities Still Relevant?" Each organization can boast of many famous and acclaimed members within its ranks. Each organization has contributed much to the communities they serve through scholarships, leadership development, social action and philanthropic endeavors. Unfortunately, each organization can also lay claim to its share of shameful activities, including thuggish campus hazing, elitist membership selection practices (i.e. selecting or refusing membership on the basis of skin color or hair texture), and misuse of organization funds for personal gain. The question posed today to guest Felicia Commodore is "Are Black Fraternities & Sororities STILL Relevant?