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Episode Summary:You need to sit down for this episode.Mercer University's Dr. Angela Parker joins me today on the podcast for a heart-wrenching conversation about white supremacy, intersectionality, womanist theology, authoritarian Christianity, decolonization, Kamala Harris, and her sought-after book, If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? According to Eerdmans Publishing House, “Angela Parker wasn't just trained to be a biblical scholar; she was trained to be a White male biblical scholar. She is neither White nor male.” Thank God.Womanist theology is a methodological approach to theology that centers the experiences and perspectives of Black women, particularly African-American women. Emerging in the mid to late 1980s, it serves as a corrective to early feminist theology—which often overlooked racial issues—and Black theology, which predominantly reflected male viewpoints. In plain language, Womanist theology interprets the Bible, Christianity, and life here in the American empire through the eyes and lived experiences of Black women.As a Black scholar who traces her family history out of slavery, segregation, Jim Crow, and into the halls of higher education, Dr. Parker talks candidly about what it means to be an educated Black woman in both predominantly white higher education and Trump's MAGA America.I know I say this a lot, but this is one of the most important conversations we've had to date on Holy Heretics.If the United States is to survive the MAGA cult, it will be through the embodied actions, wisdom, spirituality, and lived experience of Black women and men who understand what it takes to resist, regroup, and offer the world a beautiful invitation into God's beloved, alternative community. In the context of Trump's America, characterized by racist policies and rhetoric, Womanist theology is particularly poignant. By offering a framework that not only addresses the intersections of race, gender, and class, “womanism” also actively resists the oppressive structures of White America.BIO:Rev. Dr. Angela N. Parker is associate professor of New Testament and Greek at McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. She received her B.A. in religion and philosophy from Shaw University (2008), her M.T.S. from Duke Divinity School (2008-2010) and her Ph.D. in Bible, culture, and hermeneutics from Chicago Theological Seminary (2015). Before this position, Dr. Parker was assistant professor of Biblical Studies at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. She teaches courses in New Testament, Greek Exegesis, the Gospel of Mark, the Corinthians Correspondence, the Gospel of John, and Womanist and Feminist Hermeneutics unto preaching.In her research, Dr. Parker merges Womanist thought and postcolonial theory while reading biblical texts. Dr. Parker's most popular book is titled, If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority. In this book, Dr. Parker draws from her experience as a Womanist New Testament scholar in order to deconstruct one of White Christianity's most pernicious lies: the conflation of biblical authority with the doctrines of inerrancy and infallibility. As Dr. Parker shows, these doctrines are less about the text of the Bible itself and more about the arbiters of its interpretation—historically, White males in positions of power who have used Scripture to justify control over marginalized groups. This oppressive use of the Bible has been suffocating. To learn to breathe again, Dr. Parker says, we must “let God breathe in us.”Please Follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

In this episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we are joined by Coach Ulysses D. Hall, at the time of this interview the Director of Player & Recruiting Relations at Georgia Southern University, for a conversation about his unique journey in sports and his vision for the future. Born in Detroit and raised in Ohio, Coach Hall's athletic talents were evident early on, leading him to excel in multiple sports throughout his youth and even earning a black belt in martial arts. Eventually it was football that truly captured his heart. His dedication on the field earned him a scholarship to Shaw University, the first HBCU in North Carolina, where he not only played but also developed a lifelong passion for the game.After his playing days were over, Coach Hall felt a strong calling to guide the next generation of athletes, sparking his transition into coaching. Throughout his career, he has held various roles that have allowed him to impact the lives of student-athletes both on and off the field. Coach Hall shares the challenges and triumphs he's experienced, and his commitment to fostering personal growth, leadership, and academic success among his players.In this interview, Coach Hall also reveals his dream: to one day become the Head Coach at the University of Michigan. After a failed attempt to be recruited as a player by Michigan and never hearing back from them, he was initially disheartened but remained undeterred. Now, he's driven to come full circle and prove that he has what it takes to lead the Wolverines and make a lasting impact in the Big Ten. Tune in to hear Coach Hall's inspiring story of resilience, his insights into coaching, and his vision for achieving his long-held dream of coaching at the highest level.Tap in...Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with us on social media for updates and more inspiring content from Black in Sports Podcast! More with Ulysses Hall:IG: @UHALLTHEBALL Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uhalltheball/  For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below:linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports |YouTube - @blackinsports |Instagram - @blackinsports |Twitter - @blackinsports |Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ |Thank you & we appreciate you!#awardwinningpodcast #bestsportspodcast #blackpodwinner #fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz ##BlackPlayersForChange #sportsnews #blackowned #blackmedia #HBCU #blackpodcastmatter #blackmen #blackeffect #bestdamnsportshow #coachhall #ulysseshal #Shaw #recruitment #scout #universityofmichigan  #blackcoach #blackcoaches #coachingtree #billwash #blackcollege  

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Robert Smalls was the defiant slave who decided freedom was a better choice. That is when his and President Abraham Lincoln's lives would be intertwined, from the Civil War all the way through death. In this episode we discover Lydia Polite, Harriet Buss, Henry Ward Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, the Freedsman Bureau, Parris Island, Andrew Johnson, Joe Louis and the Harlem Globetrotters. 

Leaders of Influence That Develop Other Leaders Maximize Their Business Performance   Paul Lawrence Vann is the founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Fort Washington, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Before he became an entrepreneur, Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF; he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after serving twelve consecutive years in the Pentagon and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow working for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.     Paul is a speaker and two-time #1 international best-selling author. His current book is Leadership Is Influence: A Three-Pronged Approach To Becoming A Leader of Influence. He is also the author of Faith For Times Like Now and Living On Higher Ground: How to Live with Passion, Motivation, and Joy.      Paul provides leadership development training and  a digital leadership course, “How to Become a Leader of Influence.” He hosts the Wealth Academy Podcast and leads the YouTube channel Leadership Is Influence. Paul earned an M.S. in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, an M.A. in Business Management from Central Michigan University, and a B.A in Business Administration and Accounting from Shaw University. He resides in Maryland with his two GEN Z children.      Website Link:  www.leadershipisinfluencebook.com    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paullawrencevann    Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulvann1    Twitter: www.twitter.com/paulvann   Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Your books and accounting have a rhythm to it that dramatically affects the taxes you pay. There are things you can and shouldn't do to change the beat of the drum when it comes to what you claim or write off on your taxes. In this episode, Scott Carson talks with CPA and tax strategist, Ronnie Goode, about how he helps business owners and entrepreneurs with the "rhythm" of their numbers.Ronnie Goode is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Tax Strategist who serves clients virtually all across the world. Through his company, Rhythm Accounting, he helps business owners, real estate investors, and high-income individuals use the tax code to build wealth! He received his B.S. in Accounting from Shaw University and his MBA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Ronnie's training and experience came from working for one of the largest accounting firms in the world, a Fortune 500 corporation, and the Federal government. He's able to utilize this diverse experience to better serve entrepreneurs, business owners and real estate investors. Ronnie's ultimate goal is to help people become financially independent by saving money on taxes while building wealth.Connect with Ronnie HERE!Watch the original episode HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest

Janus Adams and Africa Miranda visit Friends and discuss how segregation in education still remain, the lack of school funding in New York City, Brown Vs. Board Of Education and more with host Marina Franklin.   Africa Miranda - In the span of her 15-year career, Africa Miranda has been an actress, a model, a host, an author, a beautypreneur and a digital personality. Most importantly, she's been a student of life. As the face and spokesperson for brands like Refinery 29, Macy's, TJ Maxx and Kia Motors Africa had the opportunity to travel and see the world. Traveling taught her who she is and fueled the creative passions that allowed her to connect with and empower women everywhere. Boston-born and Alabama-raised, Africa grew up wondering what the world outside her backyard looked like. As a graduate of Alabama State University, she learned to bring the world to her using education and creative expression. This wonderment flourished into a deeply-rooted desire to travel the world. From Seoul to the South of France, Africa's life didn't truly begin until she left the comfort of the things she knew. Travel taught her the magic of losing yourself right before you find yourself. In 2016, Africa launched her skincare line, Beauty by Africa Miranda to commemorate the incredible experiences she has on her travels and share them with you. From her ultra-hydrating Luminous Body Mist,  inspired by the French Riviera to her aloe vera-rich Hydra Essence Complexion Mist which is a love letter to her time in Curaçao – the highly-praised product line takes your skin on an incredible journey around the globe. Africa's skincare line and media brand has garnered acclaim from publications like EBONY.com, Essence.com, BET.com, Yahoo Lifestyle, Rolling Out, Vanity Fair and Womensweardaily.com. Her growing following on Instagram and Twitter allows Africa to connect with thousands of women all over the world. With such a successful and active career, over the years Africa received a swell of questions about navigating life as a public figure and personal brand. Her inbox full of career questions lead to the release of her 2018 book, Step Up, Step Out and Shine. Through its pages, Africa teaches readers  how to leverage social media to create their own global brands. Africa's most recent adventure, in partnership with Facebook Watch, was the opportunity to host and executive produce her very own show – The Africa Miranda Show. Here, she invites her viewers to join in as she chats with a few favorite friends and some incredible creators. They touch on topics about everything from beauty and travel to paving a career path that suits your passion. Dedicated to empowering other women to step intentionally into the media space – Africa is helping a new generation of creators reach their highest potential through her media workshop, Media Mastery Workshop and training course Shine Media Training. Dr. Janus Adams - Emmy Award-winning journalist, historian, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of eleven books, Dr. Janus Adams is the host of public radio's “The Janus Adams Show” and podcast.  A frequent on-air guest, she has appeared on ABC, BET, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NBC's The Today Show, and NPR's All Things Considered. With more than 500 articles, essays and columns to her credit, her work has been featured in Essence and Ms. Magazines, The New York Times, Newsday, USA Today, and The Washington Post.  Her syndicated column ran in the Hearst Newspapers for sixteen years.  Her commentary has been broadcast on CBS and NPR, and published in the Huffington Post.  Her book, Glory Days: 365 Inspired Moments in African American History, was licensed by McDonald's and reached more than 3 million readers. A pioneer of issue-oriented African-American and women's programming she has hosted her own radio and television talk shows for more than ten years.  Her series, “Milestones in African-American Business History,” ran on public radio's Marketplace. Her 19-hour International Women's Day marathon broadcasts brought her to NPR as the network's first National Arts Correspondent and opened the New York News Bureau. An entrepreneur, as founder of BackPax (a children's publishing company) and Harambee (the first national book club for African American literature), she changed the publishing landscape for authors and audiences. A dynamic speaker and passionate storyteller, she is known for her unique perspectives on current events through the lens of history. Indeed, Dr. Adams has been engaged by history and culture since childhood. A northern school desegregation pioneer at 8, she was one of the four children selected to break New York's de facto segregation in the public schools in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education.  A classically-trained pianist, she is a graduate of New York's High School of Performing Arts.  Her master's is the nation's first graduate degree in Black Studies.  Her doctoral chair was author and composer Shirley Graham Du Bois (widow of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, the “Father of Pan-Africanism” and co-founder of the NAACP). Her honors include Doctor of Humane Letters degrees from Shaw University and the State University of New York. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with John McCann.  John McCann talks about what great things are happening at Shaw University, especially in sports.

Shirley Caesar, an internationally acclaimed gospel singer with a career that has spanned more than six decades, was born on this day in Durham, North Carolina, in 1938. She came to be widely known as the “First Lady of Gospel” in a career that started in 1951. She has won 11 Grammy Awards and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Shaw University in North Carolina in 1984. She has also studied at Duke University's divinity school and received honorary doctorate degrees from Shaw University and Southeastern University. Caesar was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2016, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Happy birthday to the legendary Shirley Caesar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eye on the Triangle is joined by Nate Baker, a candidate for Durham City Council. We discuss his campaign, his vision for the city, and the challenges and limitations of local governments.  Later, Nick discusses the reopening of Shaw University's on-campus mosque and a new report on the state of Wake County's tree canopy.

KBTHABANDHEAD reacts to the pep band battle between rivals Shaw Univeristy "Platiuanm Sound" vs South Carolina State University "Marching 101"! Hope you guys enjoy the commentary and PLEASE leave a comment with any thoughts and concerns! More is on the way, STAY TUNED!! Website: https://www.bskillzentertainment.com/ Watch my REACTIONS on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kbthabandhead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbthabandhead/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kbthabandhead?lang=en Merch: https://kbthabandhead.myspreadshop.com/  

Benedict Bethune-Cookman head coaches. Donal Ware talks with Benedict head football coach Chennis Berry and Bethune-Cookman head football coach Raymond Woodie, Jr. about their respective seasons. He also talks about the legacies of former Shaw University athletics director Dr. Alfonza Carter and beloved YMCA Triangle/Y-Achievers founder Kendall HarrisAlso, is this the end of the Pac-12?Continue Reading →

During this episode, we discuss the recent history of the YMCA, its impact, and the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductions with our guest, Norman Joyner, a native of LaGrange, NC; a Hall of Fame Athlete at Shaw University and former YMCA local and national staffer, who will become the next inductee to the National YMCA Hall of Fame.

 Kimberlye' McKinney is a woman of strength, power, and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy, and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound and face and steps over ordinary into extraordinary. Her debut single, "FARSIGHTED" has been excitingly explosive since it's debut. It's a superb rhythmic song that's currently getting the attention on Billboard, SmoothJazz Network, Grove Jazz Music, Jazznet247, and many other platforms! Her new album titled, "HAVE MY CAKE" is a story of trials, victorious triumph, and power while still demonstrating love and fearlessness is a "must-have". The native Georgian was raised in Birmingham Alabama. Her musical influence began at the tender age of two years old, being introduced to several instruments, she later at the age of eleven solidified her interest in the saxophone. She attended and graduated from Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina on a music scholarship and degree in English Studies and Philosophy and began working on her solo career at age twenty-one. In her pursuit of musical greatness, Kimberlyé has shared the stage with many great national and international artists. Kimberlyé is the owner of KJJM MEDIA, LLC and Kimistry Music. Currently, you can experience her performing nationally and internationally. In this showcase the artist is presenting her most recent single 'All Through The Night' Support the showMusic Artist interview

Part #2:According to civil rights activist and Shaw University graduate Ella Baker, "One of the things that have to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going." That quote encapsulates our podcast theme, where we decode the language, decisions, and hidden areas of local power that often seem illogical to residents. In part 2, we continue exploring Ella Baker's legacy. We dig more into correlations in today's racial/justice movements vs how Ella Baker handled them. We covered:Ella's belief is that "Strong people do not need strong leaders."Changing the mental model of challenging the system.The idea of servant leadership.About Our GuestsJames White is an adjunct professor and national DEI voice. Marie Stark is the Shaw University archivist, where she cares for, preserves, and provides research assistance on the historical materials of Shaw University for students and researchers.Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence

Alabama A&M HC Connell Maynor hates the transfer portal. Shaw University will use a 2 QB system next season. Mississippi Valley State adds former WNBA champ Ashley Shields to the Women's basketball Alabama A&M HC Connell Maynor hates the transfer portal. I personally feel he's too focused on the negative aspect and not the benefits of the portal. The Bulldogs specifically benefit from the portal Shaw plans to use a 2 QB system next season. Their passing offense was so poor last year and hopefully this revitalizes it. Mississippi Valley State adds former WNBA champ Ashley Shields to the WBB coaching staff. Her and Niya Morant provide star power to the school. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Alabama A&M HC Connell Maynor hates the transfer portal. Shaw University will use a 2 QB system next season. Mississippi Valley State adds former WNBA champ Ashley Shields to the Women's basketballAlabama A&M HC Connell Maynor hates the transfer portal. I personally feel he's too focused on the negative aspect and not the benefits of the portal. The Bulldogs specifically benefit from the portalShaw plans to use a 2 QB system next season. Their passing offense was so poor last year and hopefully this revitalizes it.Mississippi Valley State adds former WNBA champ Ashley Shields to the WBB coaching staff. Her and Niya Morant provide star power to the school.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

According to civil rights activist and Shaw University graduate Ella Baker, "One of the things that has to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going." That quote encapsulates our podcast theme, where we decode the language, decisions, and hidden areas of local power that often seem illogical to residents. In part 1, we explore Ella Baker's legacy, where she and other members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) set the stage for local empowerment.  We dig into:The basement of Shaw was the start of a local movement…where are the basements now? Is there evidence of a location for the early meetings of SNCC?Who is Ella Baker and why is she unique and important to understanding local government?About Our GuestsJames White is an adjunct professor and national DEI voice. Marie Stark is the Shaw University archivist, where she cares for, preserves, and provides research assistance on the historical materials of Shaw University for students and researchers.Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence

Eye on the Triangle is joined by Wanda Gilbert Coker from the Wake County Housing Justice Coalition to discuss the potential redevelopment of Shaw University, city council, and the broader gentrification happening across Raleigh. Interview conducted by Ennis Wells. Shaw redevelopment plan (PDF)

 Kimberlye' McKinney is a woman of strength, power, and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy, and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound and face and steps over ordinary into extraordinary. Her debut single, "FARSIGHTED" has been excitingly explosive since it's debut. It's a superb rhythmic song that's currently getting the attention on Billboard, SmoothJazz Network, Grove Jazz Music, Jazznet247, and many other platforms! Her new album titled, "HAVE MY CAKE" is a story of trials, victorious triumph, and power while still demonstrating love and fearlessness is a "must-have". The native Georgian was raised in Birmingham Alabama. Her musical influence began at the tender age of two years old, being introduced to several instruments, she later at the age of eleven solidified her interest in the saxophone. She attended and graduated from Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina on a music scholarship and degree in English Studies and Philosophy and began working on her solo career at age twenty-one. In her pursuit of musical greatness, Kimberlyé has shared the stage with many great national and international artists. Kimberlyé is the owner of KJJM MEDIA, LLC and Kimistry Music. Currently, you can experience her performing nationally and internationally. In this showcase, the artist is presenting her most recent single 'All Through The Night' Support the showMusic Artist interview

Kimberlye' McKinney is a woman of strength, power, and unlimited energy whose music is defined as edgy, classy, and fun. The female saxophonist, songwriter, and producer; has a fresh sound and face and steps over ordinary into extraordinary. Her debut single, "FARSIGHTED" has been excitingly explosive since its debut. It's a superb rhythmic song that's currently getting the attention of Billboard, SmoothJazz Network, Grove Jazz Music, Jazznet247, and many other platforms! Her new album titled, "HAVE MY CAKE" is a story of trials, victorious triumph, and power while still demonstrating love and fearlessness is a "must-have". The native Georgian was raised in Birmingham Alabama. Her musical influence began at the tender age of two years old, being introduced to several instruments, she later at the age of eleven solidified her interest in the saxophone. She attended and graduated from Shaw University located in Raleigh, North Carolina on a music scholarship and degree in English Studies and Philosophy and began working on her solo career at age twenty-one. In her pursuit of musical greatness, Kimberlyé has shared the stage with many great national and international artists. Kimberlyé is the owner of KJJM MEDIA, LLC and Kimistry Music. Currently, you can experience her performing nationally and internationally. In this showcase, the artist is presenting her most recent single 'All Through The Night'

Louis' Bio: As a young man, Lou moved to North Carolina in August of '98 to pursue his education. He graduated from Shaw University, the oldest Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in the southern United States. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management in '02. Education was not Lou's only purpose at Shaw, during his time there he became a member of the Delta Gamma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and is proud to represent his organization through his many achievements. Sponsored By: Ugly Chews: http://www.UglyChews.com Warrior Rising: http://www.warriorrising.org Condition One Nutrition: https://www.goconditionone.com The Neutral Position is Hosted by Nick Palmisciano Nick Palmisciano is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, Founding Board Member of the international rescue non-profit Save Our Allies, and the CEO of the full-service marketing agency Diesel Jack Media. Nick is a Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and received his MBA from Duke University. He received the prestigious “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Entrepreneur Organization in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the U.S. Army Ranger Tab. You can find this episode wherever podcasts are streamed:  Itunes: https://apple.co/3MrPlNE Spotify: http://bit.ly/43dBUGS Facebook: https://bit.ly/3mf56wD Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZRY7Hq TikTok: http://bit.ly/3A0bhrL Nick Palmisciano Facebook: https://bit.ly/43h4erR Twitter: https://bit.ly/40SKQ2N IG: https://bit.ly/40WADlZ Diesel Jack Media Facebook: https://bit.ly/3UnGvlJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/43h4o2r

In 96' LaCoy was 20 years old attending Shaw University. She had aspirations of becoming a Dr.While reaching her goals she met the love her life Chris Lawning and she knew they would spend the rest of their lives together. However, this is not your typical tragedy so before you predict the ending and pins who did it? Listen to this story --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murderintheblack/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murderintheblack/support

The Elizabeth City State University women's basketball team earned the school's first CIAA women's basketball tournament championship by defeating Shaw University at the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore, Md. Tynesha Lewis is the current head coach of the women's basketball team and a former WNBA and college player at NC State under Kay Yow. She credits her success as a coach to the past women who made an impact on her life. 

Janus Adams and Africa Miranda visit Friends and discuss how segregation in education still remain, the lack of school funding in New York City, Brown Vs. Board Of Education and more with host Marina Franklin.   Africa Miranda - In the span of her 15-year career, Africa Miranda has been an actress, a model, a host, an author, a beautypreneur and a digital personality. Most importantly, she's been a student of life. As the face and spokesperson for brands like Refinery 29, Macy's, TJ Maxx and Kia Motors Africa had the opportunity to travel and see the world. Traveling taught her who she is and fueled the creative passions that allowed her to connect with and empower women everywhere. Boston-born and Alabama-raised, Africa grew up wondering what the world outside her backyard looked like. As a graduate of Alabama State University, she learned to bring the world to her using education and creative expression. This wonderment flourished into a deeply-rooted desire to travel the world. From Seoul to the South of France, Africa's life didn't truly begin until she left the comfort of the things she knew. Travel taught her the magic of losing yourself right before you find yourself. In 2016, Africa launched her skincare line, Beauty by Africa Miranda to commemorate the incredible experiences she has on her travels and share them with you. From her ultra-hydrating Luminous Body Mist,  inspired by the French Riviera to her aloe vera-rich Hydra Essence Complexion Mist which is a love letter to her time in Curaçao – the highly-praised product line takes your skin on an incredible journey around the globe. Africa's skincare line and media brand has garnered acclaim from publications like EBONY.com, Essence.com, BET.com, Yahoo Lifestyle, Rolling Out, Vanity Fair and Womensweardaily.com. Her growing following on Instagram and Twitter allows Africa to connect with thousands of women all over the world. With such a successful and active career, over the years Africa received a swell of questions about navigating life as a public figure and personal brand. Her inbox full of career questions lead to the release of her 2018 book, Step Up, Step Out and Shine. Through its pages, Africa teaches readers  how to leverage social media to create their own global brands. Africa's most recent adventure, in partnership with Facebook Watch, was the opportunity to host and executive produce her very own show – The Africa Miranda Show. Here, she invites her viewers to join in as she chats with a few favorite friends and some incredible creators. They touch on topics about everything from beauty and travel to paving a career path that suits your passion. Dedicated to empowering other women to step intentionally into the media space – Africa is helping a new generation of creators reach their highest potential through her media workshop, Media Mastery Workshop and training course Shine Media Training. Dr. Janus Adams - Emmy Award-winning journalist, historian, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of eleven books, Dr. Janus Adams is the host of public radio's “The Janus Adams Show” and podcast.  A frequent on-air guest, she has appeared on ABC, BET, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NBC's The Today Show, and NPR's All Things Considered. With more than 500 articles, essays and columns to her credit, her work has been featured in Essence and Ms. Magazines, The New York Times, Newsday, USA Today, and The Washington Post.  Her syndicated column ran in the Hearst Newspapers for sixteen years.  Her commentary has been broadcast on CBS and NPR, and published in the Huffington Post.  Her book, Glory Days: 365 Inspired Moments in African American History, was licensed by McDonald's and reached more than 3 million readers. A pioneer of issue-oriented African-American and women's programming she has hosted her own radio and television talk shows for more than ten years.  Her series, “Milestones in African-American Business History,” ran on public radio's Marketplace. Her 19-hour International Women's Day marathon broadcasts brought her to NPR as the network's first National Arts Correspondent and opened the New York News Bureau. An entrepreneur, as founder of BackPax (a children's publishing company) and Harambee (the first national book club for African American literature), she changed the publishing landscape for authors and audiences. A dynamic speaker and passionate storyteller, she is known for her unique perspectives on current events through the lens of history. Indeed, Dr. Adams has been engaged by history and culture since childhood. A northern school desegregation pioneer at 8, she was one of the four children selected to break New York's de facto segregation in the public schools in the wake of Brown v. Board of Education.  A classically-trained pianist, she is a graduate of New York's High School of Performing Arts.  Her master's is the nation's first graduate degree in Black Studies.  Her doctoral chair was author and composer Shirley Graham Du Bois (widow of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, the “Father of Pan-Africanism” and co-founder of the NAACP). Her honors include Doctor of Humane Letters degrees from Shaw University and the State University of New York. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.    

This past Friday in their game against the Ottawa Senators, the Carolina Hurricanes honored the Historic Black Colleges & Universities in North Carolina by wearing helmet decals of schools from around the state of North Carolina. Among the HBCUs featured were Bennett College, North Carolina A&T, Winston-Salem State University, Johnson C. Smith University, and Shaw University.

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Between 1863 and 1871, Harriet M. Buss of Sterling, Massachusetts, taught former slaves in three different regions of the South, in coastal South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. A white, educated Baptist woman, she initially saw herself as on a mission to the freedpeople of the Confederacy but over time developed a shared mission with her students and devoted herself to training the next generation of Black teachers. The geographical and chronological reach of her letters is uncommon for a woman in the Civil War era. In each place she worked, she taught in a different type of school and engaged with different types of students, so the subjects she explored in her letters illuminate a remarkably broad history of race and religion in America. Her experiences also offer an inside perspective of the founding of Shaw University, an important historically Black university. Now available to specialists and general readers alike for the first time in My Work Among the Freedmen: The Civil War and Reconstruction Letters of Harriet M. Buss (U Virginia Press, 2021), her correspondence offers an extensive view of the Civil War and Reconstruction era rarely captured in a single collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

Jessica Hawkins, who will be inducted into this year's 2023 CIAA Hall of Fame class joins the Sports Shop to share her experience of playing girl's basketball at Southeast Raleigh High School. Jessica now serves the role of the assistant coach at Shaw University for the women's team.

Salsa Andrade, the Associate Head Coach for men's soccer at Shaw University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the components of a successful soccer player, the key fundamentals that every soccer player should possess and what collegiate coaches are looking for in every recruit.  Coach Salsa shares the basic soccer skills every player should master and what it takes to stand out, gain exposure, and get discovered.  Salsa also discusses his life as a former student-athlete and his days of playing semi-pro soccer in Iceland and in the United States.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

My childhood best friend and brother for Life, we chop it up during this episode as we go back in time and discuss his journey to the Championship he has won over the years. And the passion he has for his home town youth.  You will be blessed...

A Shaw University bus full of students was pulled over. Some students believe it was racially motivated and want the traffic stop investigated. Goupstate.com has more on the story:   The Spartanburg and Cherokee Sheriff's Offices released the body camera footage of an Oct. 5 traffic stop of a bus containing Shaw University students and staff on Monday morning.  Shaw University is a historically Black university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright and Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller dismissed allegations of racial profiling and targeting the Shaw University personnel in the traffic stop.  The stop occurred in Spartanburg County, but the search was conducted by Cherokee County deputies as part of Operation Rolling Thunder, an escalated week-long operation by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, to seize illegal contraband, including narcotics, illegal weapons, and cash, along Interstates 85 and 26. This year's operation seized almost $1 million in currency.  A new Gallup poll says the state of the economy and inflation will be top of mind for voters in the upcoming elections.   Plus, Transformation Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Shop welcomes President Dillard of Shaw University which is the oldest HBCU in the country. She comments about the history of the outstanding university and previews their game tomorrow as the Bears take on Bowie State University at Durham County Stadium for a 1 PM kickoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to support women whose lives and ministries look like ours, but the body of Christ is made up of unique believers and various roles of Kingdom work. As ministry wives, we have the unique opportunity to support other women, no matter how different their ministry or season of life is from ours. Amy Dodd shares today about her life as a single woman working full-time in a parachurch ministry. Amy serves with Athletes In Action, a sports ministry of Cru, in Raleigh, NC. She’s been with AIA since 2009, and now ministers at Shaw University and NC State. Amy has a passion for seeing others understand and grow in the love of God, and her unique position in parachurch ministry allows her to share the gospel with collegiate athletes. Amy joins me to discuss the joys and challenges of parachurch ministry and serving as a single woman. EPISODE GUIDE 1. Walk alongside women in ministries that are different from yours. Ask questions, offer support, speak truth, and pray. Seek to find ways to partner. If you both have a heart for a specific group, how can you reach them together? Find common ground: no matter how different their ministry might be, there are similarities that can tie you together. “I think it's important to know the heart of the leaders, to have conversations and to hear from the church and church leaders, as well as other women in ministry. I want to know their hearts for college ministry and how we can do it together.” — Amy Dodd “[In parachurch ministry], there’s a lot of relational connection to women who are in ministry in the church. We share a lot of the same discouragements, we share a lot of the same celebrations, and speak the same language to an extent. That has been the most encouraging: somebody knows or gets me and what I’m dealing with in my discouragements or lies that I’m believing. I need someone to come alongside me and speak truth to me.” — Amy Dodd 2. Women in every season of life need encouragement and support. Build relationships with women whose lives look different than yours. Walk with them in their struggles, and celebrate their joys. How can you support single women in ministry? When engaging, be vulnerable about your personal struggles and growth; don't only share about the lives of your family members. “One of the main struggles of being single in ministry is bearing burdens of ministry alone. It can feel very lonely sometimes, and I can struggle to believe the truth about who God is, what He’s done and is doing in my life. I can get wrapped up into a spiral of lies, and doubt, and disbelief. I think Satan attacks the single person that way, making us feel as though we are isolated and alone.” –Amy Dodd QUOTES “I’m thankful that I can relate to the athletes and share the struggles I’ve had with singleness at times, but also the joys and the goodness of being single, as well as waiting on the Lord, and putting your hope in Him and not someone else.” — Amy Dodd LINKS FROM THE SHOW Learn more about Athletes in Action and how you can support this parachurch ministry. Head over to www.ministrywivespodcast.com to check out the great content already on the site! CONNECT Connect with Amy Instagram Connect with Christine Facebook // Instagram // Books Visit How to Thrive as a Pastor’s Wife to access Christine's resources for ministry wives like you!

All new episodes of Down Right Sports will return Aug 30th, but listen to this episode of interviews. From Kevin Pryor of the 950 Lounge, Head coach of Shaw University coach Adrian Jones and more. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcast/Down Right Sports Google Podcast/Down Right Sports Spotify/ Down Right Sports Dj Chase Radio Dynasty Radio Trap Radar Radio Fab 94.5 The Hitz She Real Radio Follow, Like, Subscribe Facebook/Down Right Sports Tiktiok/Down Right Sports Instagram/Down Right Sports Twitter/@brentreid18 Youtube/Down Right Sports

On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with multi-genre literary artist Khalisa Rae. An essayist, journalist, budding novelist, and poet, Khalisa is the author of the chapbook Real Girls Have Real Problems. Her debut full-length poetry collection, Ghost in a Black Girl's Throat is out now from Red Hen Press. Khalisa, who is based in Durham, NC is the founder of Think In Inkand the Women Speak Reading series and Writing Center Director at Shaw University.  Episode NotesOn this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with multi-genre literary artist Khalisa Rae. An essayist, journalist, budding novelist, and poet, Khalisa is the author of the chapbook Real Girls Have Real Problems. Her debut full-length poetry collection, Ghost in a Black Girl's Throat is out now from Red Hen Press. Khalisa, who is based in Durham, NC is the founder of Think In Inkand the Women Speak Reading series and Writing Center Director at Shaw University. Khalisa, who speaks with fierce rebellion, says being a writer in the South and the only Black woman in many spaces has taught her many lessons along her publishing journey that she learned through trial and error. In this conversation, she opens up about childhood sexual trauma, the intense racism and oppression she experienced upon migrating from the Midwest to the South and how acknowledging her trauma informs her work and helps heal her pen to page. Khalisa also offers this pro-tip for other creatives, "Do 5 creative things that have nothing to do with making a coin," to keep your creative cup full. ***Follow @Nikesha_Elise on Twitter and Instagram and check out her latest novel Beyond Bourbon Street available everywhere books are sold. Don't forget to subscribe to Black & Published on your podcast platform of choice as well as rate and review. If you have thoughts, feedback, or questions about the episode, hit us up at @blkandpublished on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #blackandpublished. Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to another episode of the Build with Clay Podcast. In this episode, we Build with Mike Conlon.  Mike is originally from Green Bay, WI. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1990. He was active in the financial planning business from 1990 through 2002 where he owned a financial planning broker-dealer that he grew from $1.6 million in revenue to over $40 million in five years.  Then Mike stepped out of the financial world and into the real estate world, which is where he and I met.  Mike is now the President and CEO of Affordable Communities Group, which owns thousands of affordable living units across the country and he is widely known as one of the most successful real estate investors in the country.  Mike is a philanthropist, giving back to many organizations including most recently a $1 million grant to Wake Technical Community College. The Conlon Venture Fund will support entrepreneurship and small business programs at Wake Tech, Shaw University and St. Augustine's University. Mike wrote Unconventional Wealth, a guide to becoming a millionaire by helping others get what they need.  In this episode, we discuss how Mike built a $700M real estate portfolio, how to lead with gratitude, how he defines wealth, becoming an entrepreneur, learning how to take risks and more. Enjoy! Show Notes: Books Referenced: Unconventional Wealth by Mike Conlon The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 While Melissa is on sabbatical we are privileged to have a number of guest speakers. Yuri Yamamoto recently graduated from Shaw University with her Master of Divinity and is commissioned and endorsed by the Federation of Christian Ministries as a Christian minister and chaplain. Yuri is very active in the community and works as a chaplain resident at a local hospital. In this part of the Sermon on the Mount from today's scripture, Jesus teaches us how we must do more than is required by law in order to advance the kingdom of heaven. He is talking about building the kingdom of heaven through building relationships. In particular, building the kingdom of heaven for the poor and the marginalized. Jesus tells us to give more than we're being asked. Going just the extra mile is a very modest ask. Whenever we practice justice, mercy and love, we are advancing the kingdom of heaven. The more we do this, the easier it becomes.

Leoneda Inge reflects on her son's recent college graduation and speaks with Rebecca Stallworth Inge about being celebrated as the oldest graduate at Shaw University in the Class of 2022

 This week on Conversations with Kenyatta, I'm joined by Dr. Valerie Johnson, the Dean of Arts and Science for Shaw University. We have a wonderful conversation on everything from redlining and what Dr. Johnson had to experience growing up, and what she has been working on now - including teaching me about a new record set! 

Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! “If you're talking to the same people, you are going to get the same answer. If you've got the same people in the room, I guarantee you you're going to get the same answer [about diversity].” - Fields Jackson, Jr.  When people are held accountable for budgets, sales, etc., you clearly see who can measure up. When a leader is held accountable for any type of diversity measurement and metric, the same clear picture emerges. The only difference is that so few have been held accountable for diversity - until now. Today's Finding Brave expert guest pulls back the curtain on what leaders and organizations have to start doing right now if they are truly committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. ​​Fields Jackson, Jr. is the Founder and CEO and Chief Cheerleader of Racing Toward Diversity Magazine, and adjunct professor, teaching Principles of Business at Shaw University. He also teaches at South Carolina State, Southern University, and is the former Executive Director of the HBCU Business Dean's Round-table. Fields has been recognized by Diversity Best Practices as one of the Top Diversity Thought Leaders on Twitter, and has been identified by Onalytica, of London, England as #13 of the top 100 global influencers focusing on Gender  Equality and Diversity. I'm so grateful for Fields' deeply honest sharing and candid views about diversity and how we build more diverse cultures starting today. His approach makes the work of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace simple, but that doesn't mean it's easy. As we discuss, the effort generates tremendous opportunities and transformation, and by following what he shares in this episode, I am confident that you too can move the needle in your workplace, towards greater inclusion. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://www.racingtowarddiversity.com/ 

Listen: On Apple, Spotify, Google, and moreRead: a selection of haiku by Lenard D. Moore at the North Carolina Haiku SocietyLenard D. Moore is an internationally acclaimed poet and anthologist. His literary works have been published in more than sixteen countries and translated into more than twelve languages.His poems, essays, short stories and book reviews have appeared in more than 400 publications. His poems have appeared in more than 100 anthologies.  He has taught Creative Writing and African American Literature.  He is a U.S. Army Veteran.  Moore is the author of Long Rain; The Geography Of Jazz; A Temple Looming; Desert Storm: A Brief History; Forever Home; The Open Eye, among other books.  He is the editor of All The Songs We Sing; One Window's Light: A Collection of Haiku, and other books.  He has collaborated with poets, visual arts, musicians and dancers on several projects.  He is the founder and executive director of the Carolina African American Writers' Collective and co-founder of the Washington Street Writers Group. He also is the longtime Executive Chairman of the North Carolina Haiku Society.  He is the First African American President of the Haiku Society of America, serving two terms. Among his numerous awards are the North Carolina Award for Literature; Furious Flower Laureate Ring; Haiku Museum of Tokyo Award; Margaret Walker Creative Writing Award; Cave Canem Fellowships, and a Soul Mountain Retreat Fellowship.  He earned his Master of Arts in English and African American Literature, from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in English (Magna Cum Laude) from Shaw University.Purchase: Long Rain (Wet Cement Press, 2021) and The Geography of Jazz (Blair, 2018)