Podcasts about theroot

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 44:08

In episode 241, Kestrel welcomes Akilah Stewart, the founder and creative director of FATRA, to the show. A creative waste management company, FATRA makes luxury bags from recycled plastics and fabric. On this week's show, Akilah shares stories about some of the ways her grandmothers have influenced her and her work today. She also reminds us of the importance of thinking about creativity as a tool for building solutions — and not just an aesthetics-oriented idea. Kestrel and Akilah talk about the way in which we must be reimagining waste, and truly looking at it as a resource. As Akilah highlights, when so-called “waste” is generated by other animals, they are always finding creative ways to use it in different ways — it's not something to be simply “thrown away”. Another big topic that comes up in this conversation is financial sustainability, and some of the ways that the nuances around it have been missing from the sustainability conversation. “I just want to keep it going in that manner — you know, working with immigrant women, working with women who want to develop their skill sets, working with lots of marginalized groups of people — so I think that ultimately, the growth doesn't have to mean exploitation anywhere — it just means literally doing more good for more people.” -Akilah Episode 4 of The Root, mentioned in the conversation — Akilah was featured in part 3 of this episode “We can't be puritans to the point where we're not seeing action.” -Akilah “This is where I feel the creativity is lacking — because generally, when you're making a product, your creativity is only bound and limited to what's viable to commerce, to how you can sell that creativity, so therefore, you cannot be fully creative if it doesn't sell, if it's something that doesn't make money.” -Akilah “Lived experiences should be way more valued than they have been.” -Akilah Akilah featured on EMPOWHER NY Akilah featured on Metal Magazine Akilah quoted in Architectural Digest's Clever Akilah's Upcycling Workshop on Slow Factory Akilah's CashApp: $FATRA Follow Fatra on Instagram > This week's episode is brought to you by OEKO-TEX® - a worldwide association of 18 independent research and test institutes that sets standards for safer textile and leather production and products. The OEKO-TEX® portfolio of independent certifications and product labels help all of us make responsible decisions to choose products that are safer, more environmentally friendly, and manufactured in a socially responsible way. Learn more about their labels at www.oeko-tex.com.

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#1425 Remembering and Learning from History (Tulsa Massacre and Juneteenth)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 61:26

Air Date 6/23/2021 Today we take a look at the purposeful effort to erase the history of anti-Black terrorism in America and the renewed efforts expose our true history in order to learn from it and create the opportunity for healing. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Notes & Transcript (https://www.bestoftheleft.com/1425) BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) BestOfTheLeft.com/Refer Sign up, share widely, get rewards. It's that easy! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: BestOfTheLeft.com/Descript CHECK OUT OUR FANCY PRODUCTION SOFTWARE! BestOfTheLeft.com/Blinkist GET KEY INSIGHTS FROM THOUSANDS OF BOOKS! BestOfTheLeft.com/Bookshop BotL BOOKSTORE BestOfTheLeft.com/Store BotL MERCHANDISE! BestOfTheLeft.com/Advertise Sponsor the show! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The massacre of Tulsa's "Black Wall Street" - Vox - Air Date 2-27-19 100 years ago, a white mob destroyed an American neighborhood called “Black Wall Street,” murdering an estimated 300 people in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ch. 2: Joseph Torres on Media & Tulsa Massacre - CounterSpin - Air Date 6-4-21 Janine Jackson interviewed Free Press's Joseph Torres about media and the Tulsa Massacre for the June 4, 2021, episode of CounterSpin. Ch. 3: Blood on Black Wall Street - Excavating the Past - Into America - Air Date 6-3-21 100 years ago this week, a white mob burned down Tulsa's Greenwood District, a bustling business district. For decades, the government refused to acknowledge the Tulsa Race Massacre ever happened. Ch. 4: The Tulsa massacre, 100 years later - Today, Explained - Air Date 6-1-21 It was one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history, but for a long time very few Americans learned what happened to the Black residents of the Greenwood district in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ch. 5: Clint Smith on Juneteenth Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-18-21 As President Biden signs legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday to mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation we speak to the writer Clint Smith MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 6: Michael Harriot, Senior Writer for TheRoot.com, the Nation's Largest Black Online Newspaper - The Al Franken Podcast - Air Date 6-20-21 Al talks to Michael Harriot, Senior writer at The Root online newspaper Ch. 7: The Legacies of Slavery Hidden in Plain Sight w/ Clint Smith - The Majority Report - Air Date 6-14-21 Sam and Emma host author Clint Smith, staff writer at the Atlantic, to discuss his new book, How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America on how the legacy of slavery has been passed down and obscured through generations VOICEMAILS Ch. 8: University athletics - Alyson from Boulder, CO FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 9: Final comments on Deadline for Democracy marches and Harriet Tubman's lifespan MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard (https://theobard.bandcamp.com/track/this-fickle-world) Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent SHOW IMAGE: Description: Historic, black and white photograph of the aftermath of the Greenwood Massacre (Tulsa, OK). A man in overalls and a hat walks through rubble, his face in silhouette. All around him is destruction, downed power lines, and the remnants of building facades. Credit: "Greenwood Massacre", Flickr | License | Changes: cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

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Michael Harriot: Senior Writer for TheRoot.com, the Nation's Largest Black Online Newspaper

The Al Franken Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 53:40

Is America Racist? Hmm

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The Pilot: Wisdom Is Misery

The Marcus Garrett Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 6:29

This week we discuss The Marcus Garrett's TheRoot.com feature, $26,000 in Debt in 72 Hours, and much more!

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Is Jodeci Unbeatable in a Verzuz Battle? Michael Harriot Doesn't Think So. A Debate With Hot Takes

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 66:50

TheRoot.com's Award-winning writer, wypipo-ologist and Black History savant Michael Harriot joins Pass The Peas to discuss Panama's recent VSB article that declared Jodeci to be unbeatable in a Verzuz battle. Michael Harriot disagrees vehemently with Panama's assertion and the two debate to whom and how Jodeci could lose. They also delve into some musical hot takes and the episode ends with a Blackamendation, a recommendation about something for, by and/or about Blackness. This podcast is Blacktastic!Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama JacksonMusic: Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio Outro: "LMK" by Berto AntonioAll music used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 album, WRTHY, available on all streaming platforms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is "Return Of The Mack" The Greatest Song Ever? A Debate with TheRoot.com's Shanelle Genai Who Doesn't Think So (She's Wrong)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 48:10

Panama reads an essay he wrote in 2017 about Mark Morrison's 1996 jam "Return of The Mack" that was apparently controversial and then is joined by his colleague at The Root, Shanelle Genai, who decided to issue a challenge to his notion that "Return of The Mack" is the greatest song ever. She wrote an article for TheRoot.com stating that Maxwell's song "Ascension" (also from 1996) is the GOAT song. Cases are made. Shenanigans ensue. Also, they talk Shanelle's writing journey to TheRoot.com, how she came to her conclusion about "Ascension", if Maxwell truly bumps in the 'hood, her favorite albums, 112 vs. Jagged Edge and whether or not Ray J has any songs that might make a GOAT song list. And we close it out with a Blackamendation: a recommendation by, for and about Black people. This podcast is Blacktastic!"Return of The Mack" Is The Greatest Song Ever that Nobody Acknowledges Is the Greatest Song Ever by Panama JacksonI Don't Know Which Very Smart Brotha Needs to Hear This, but Maxwell's 'Ascension' Is Actually the Best Song Ever by Shanelle GenaiProduced, Recorded, Edited, Mixed by Panama JacksonMusic: Intro: "Morning Rituals" by Berto Antonio Outro: "LMK" by Berto AntonioMusic used by permission from Berto Antonio's 2020 album, WRTHY, found on all streaming platforms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP 41: Ezinne (Kwubiri) Okoro, Howard University to Global Chief Inclusion Equity/Diversity Officer

The Howard Alumni Movemakers Podcast hosted by Joshua Mercer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 92:52

Ezinne (Kwubiri) Okoro joined Wunderman Thompson in October 2020 as the agency's first Global Chief Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Officer responsible for creating a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion strategy for Wunderman Thompson. Ezinne previously made an impact on addressing inequality and lack of diverse representation in the fashion/retail industry as H&M's first Head of Inclusion & Diversity for North America. At H&M, she designed strategic frameworks to drive inclusion, equity and diversity; facilitated thought-provoking conversations about corporate culture; and led innovative corporate change and community activism. She served as a principle advisor for various markets and the Global H&M Group leadership team. Prior to H&M, Ezinne spent nearly 12 years with Viacom Media Networks (now ViacomCBS) in various change management roles, where she designed and led solutions for enterprise-wide implementations. During her tenure at Viacom, Ezinne served as a coach, mentor and collaborator with C-level executives and functional leadership to achieve long-term, consistent and innovative practices. Ezinne was named to the Top 100 Transformers in Business by Business Insider in 2020, The Network Journal's 40 under Forty and ESSENCE Magazine's Women to Watch in Fashion. She is a sought-after thought leader and has been featured in various outlets, including Forbes, CNBC, Black Enterprise, Women's Wear Daily (WWD), Variety and TheRoot.com. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and board member for She's the First. Ezinne has a passion for corporate social advocacy and cultural equality. An immigrant from Nigeria and a graduate of Howard University's School of Business, Ezinne uses her experiences and network to support organizations that empower young girls and serve underrepresented communities. --- 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/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support

Pass The Peas with Panama Jackson Trailer

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 0:40

Welcome to Pass The Peas, a brand new podcast brought to you by VerySmartBrothas and TheRoot.com, hosted by VSB co-founder, Panama Jackson. Check out this weekly show about Black pop culture every Friday wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Harriot's Black AF History Lesson

Lady Don't Take No

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 50:59

Alicia Garza welcomes senior writer at The Root, Michael Harriot. Garza asks Harriot about his take on Reconstruction, his approach to writing, and what’s up with the Van Jones/View dust up. Plus, Garza’s weekly round-up of everything good and awful.Michael Harriot on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookLady Don't Take No on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookAlicia Garza on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. This pod is supported by the Black Futures LabProduction by Phil SurkisTheme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by LatyrxAlicia Garza founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, an international organizing project to end state violence and oppression against Black people. Garza serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance. She is the co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. Alicia was recently named to TIME’s Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, alongside her BLM co-founders Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (Penguin Random House), and she warns you -- hashtags don’t start movements. People do.

Why Race Matters in Business with Andre Perry

Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 53:58

Did you know that property values in black neighborhoods are about 23% less than those in white neighborhoods for no other reason than race? Well, it's true—and Andre Perry is on The Leverage Podcast to talk about it. Andre is an expert on race and has been researching the disparities between white- and black-majority cities for years. His findings all point to the same thing: Assets in black-majority neighborhoods are significantly undervalued. Andre Perry is a senior fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings, a scholar-in-residence at American University, columnist for the Hechinger Report, and author of the book Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities. A nationally known and respected commentator on race, structural inequality, and education, Perry is a regular contributor to MSNBC and has been published by The New York Times, The Nation, The Washington Post, TheRoot.com and CNN.com. His research focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion. View the full show notes at: https://www.getleverage.com/podcast/82

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S E433: In Class with Carr-LIVE (Ep. 43): On the Origins of Kwanzaa and So Much More!

This Is Karen Hunter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 199:01

Happy Kwanzaa! Umoja. Unity. On this first day of Kwanzaa, Dr. Greg Carr (@AfricanaCarr on Twitter) breaks down the history of the holiday as well as a deeper dive into the winter solstice. We are joined by surprise guest, Michael Harriot (@MichaelHarriot on Twitter), from TheRoot.com who shares some personal history of his his family who were in bondage. And we finish with questions from Brasil to Columbus, Ohio., Houston, Texas to Moorestown, NJ.

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EZINNE KWUBIRI - THE BUSINESS OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

PowerMove Makers - NEW INTERVIEWS EVERY TUESDAY 2 PM EST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 77:26

Recently named Top 50 Diversity & Inclusion Professionals by Diversity Mavens, ESSENCE Magazine's Black Women in Fashion to watch in 2019, Ezinne's proven track record for executing with excellence, driving innovative results, and championing for progressive change, speak for themselves. She is a sought after thought leader, that has been featured in various publications, including Forbes, Business of Fashion, CNBC, Black Enterprise, Women's Wear Daily (WWD), Variety, Network of Women, and TheRoot.com. In this interview, Host Shawn Prez and Diversity & Inclusion leading professional Ezinne Kwubiri discuss how to create real change in corporate America. YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/c/PowerMoveMakers INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/powermovesprez/ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/shawn.prez.1 LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/powermovesprez/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/PowerMovesPrez WEBSITE | https://powermovesprez.com/

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David Johns on Trump's Arsonous Section 230 Plan to Roast Black Voices

WashingTECH Tech Policy Podcast with Joe Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 18:31

Bio David J. Johns is known for his passion, public policy acumen and fierce advocacy for youth. He is an enthusiast about equity—leveraging his time, talent and treasures to address the needs of individuals and communities often neglected and ignored. A recognized thought leader and social justice champion, David’s career has focused on improving life outcomes and opportunities for Black people. On September 1, 2017, David Johns began his next life chapter as the executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)—a civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS. NBJC’s mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ bias and stigma. In 2013, Johns was appointed as the first executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (Initiative) by President Barack H. Obama and served until the last day of the Obama Administration in January, 2017. The Initiative worked across federal agencies and with partners and communities nationwide to produce a more effective continuum of education and workforce development programs for African American students of all ages. Under his leadership, the Initiative studied the experiences of students—leveraged a partnership with Johnson Publishing Company (EBONY Magazine) to produce a series of African American Educational Summits (AfAmEdSummits) at college campuses throughout the country, where the only experts who sat in front of the White House seal were students as young as elementary school. The recommendations that students made at AfAmEdSummits have been used to improve policies, programs and practices, including curriculum, designed to ensure that students thrive—both in school and in life. Prior to his White House appointment, Johns was a senior education policy advisor to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) under the leadership of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). Before working for the Senate HELP Committee, Johns served under the leadership of the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA). Johns also was a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellow in the office of Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY). Johns has worked on issues affecting low-income and minority students, neglected youth, early childhood education, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). His research as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow served as a catalyst to identify, disrupt and supplant negative perceptions of black males—both within academia and society. Johns is committed to volunteer services and maintains an active commitment to improve literacy among adolescent minority males. Johns has been featured as an influential politico and advocate by several publications and outlets, including TheRoot.com, NBC, EBONY and The Washington Post. Johns is a prominent strategist who offers commentary for several media outlets including BET, CNN, EducationPost and TV One. David is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in sociology and education policy at Columbia University. Johns obtained a master’s degree in sociology and education policy at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he graduated summa cum laude while simultaneously teaching elementary school in New York City. He graduated with honors from Columbia University in 2004 with a triple major in English, creative writing and African American studies. Johns was named to the Root100 in both 2013 and 2014, selected as a member of the Ebony Power 100 in 2015, and received an early career award from Columbia University, Teachers College in 2016. He has also served as an adjunct professor at American University. Resources National Black Justice Coalition Johns, D., 2020. Don’t Make the Internet Unwelcome to Diverse Communities, Especially Black and Latinx LGBTQ People. [Blog] Morning Consult, Available at: [Accessed 11 November 2020]. Related Episodes ‘Social media policy: It's the moderation, stupid!’ with Chris Lewis Ep. 232(Opens in a new browser tab) Intro JOE: Hey everybody. So here we are on the other side of the election. They're still counting the votes. But this thing looks over. Even in the face of several lawsuits, President Trump has brought to challenge the election results, Biden's win is only becoming more decisive. The president-elect is on track to win by over 5 million popular votes, bringing his total to more than 80 million, more than any presidential candidate in history, and he still has another 75 likely electoral votes outstanding in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. So ... we're pretty much done here. Hit me up. (866) 482-3898. Leave your thoughts! Maybe we’ll use them in a future episode. (866) 482-3898. What tech policy issues should the Biden administration and Congress focus on? Let us know. (866) 482-3898. Save it to your contacts. So, you know, I don’t have to say the number over and over again. Like a ShamWow commercial. So that brings us to -- what will the next 4+ years look like in terms of tech policy? Obviously, China will be a major issue, and particularly Huawei. It will be interesting to see whether the Biden administration continues its ban of U.S. companies doing any business with Huawei whatsoever. Key allies haven’t supported the Trump administration’s ban, citing their reliance on Huawei technology. Outside of technology, what are the chances of war with China over the coming years, as China has continued to object to the U.S. presence in the South China Sea? What happens there directly affects the tech markets--war would certainly have a major impact on the supply chain. So that is definitely something to watch out for. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which states that platforms aren’t legally responsible for the content their users post, has been an issue, as you know, with the Trump administration attempting to get the FCC--an independent agency, no less -- to use Section 230 to rein in what some conservatives see as an “anti-conservative bias” on platforms like Twitter. I’d be very surprised to see the Biden administration continue down that path. It’s just a huge waste of administrative, legislative and judicial resources for a policy that, I believe, would ultimately lose on First Amendment grounds once it hit the Supreme Court. Republicans and some Democrats could certainly purse reforming Section 230. But we’ll have to see if Josh Hawley is as passionate about illegal sexual content, and sex trafficking, as he says he is, and pursues Section 230 as vigorously as he has up until now. And another issue, I think, that we haven’t heard a lot about but probably should since we saw growth among Latino and Black working-class voters voting for Trumpism, is the Future of Work. What does the future of work look like for Americans in a tech sector that hasn’t done anything meaningful, other than releasing diversity reports, to improve diversity and inclusion -- nothing observable, I should say, because we can’t see everything that’s going on--all we see are the numbers which are pretty sad--they don’t look anything like the U.S. population. And you have companies like IBM already lobbying the Biden administration to fill the government skills gap by working with these same companies. The same companies hiring from the same 5 schools. We have over 5,000 colleges in the United States, many of which offer amazing programs -- since they’re accredited, right? -- they have amazing programs but don’t have the endowments--they don’t have the marketing budgets--for various, historical reasons we don’t need to get into. We hear a lot about recruiting from HBCUs. That’s great! But we have many many state and local colleges with incredible diversity -- Minority Serving Institutions -- with Black, Latino, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Native American students -- that don’t get much advocacy at all. Why is that? So those are just 3 areas I’m certainly going to be watching. There are many, many others, we’ll get to them on future episodes … Let’s get into Section 230 -- David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, and someone I greatly, and many, greatly respect and admire this man for his sheer intellect and incredible interpersonal skills. He is an enthusiast about equity—leveraging his time, talent, and treasures to address the needs of individuals and communities often neglected and ignored. A recognized thought leader and social justice champion, David’s career has focused on improving life outcomes and opportunities for Black people. David Johns.

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222 Elie Mystal of The Nation and Glynda Carr of Hight Heights

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 103:35

Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent—covering the courts, the criminal justice system, and politics—and the force behind the magazine’s monthly column “Objection!” He is also an Alfred Knobler Fellow at the Type Media Center. He can be followed @ElieNYC. Elie is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, a former associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, and a lifelong New York Mets fans. One of those things is not like the others. Prior to joining The Nation, Mystal was the executive editor of Above the Law. He’s a frequent guest on MSNBC and Sirius XM. He will resist. He can be followed @ElieNYC Read Elie at The Nation As president, CEO and co-founder of Higher Heights for America, Glynda C. Carr is at the center of the national movement to grow Black women’s political power from the voting booth to elected office. In 2011, Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen co-founded Higher Heights to address the dearth of organizing resources for politically active Black women and the lack of support for those who were considering seeking elected office. Through her leadership, the organization has developed several innovative programs and efforts that have quickly solidified its reputation as the political home and go-to resource for progressive Black women. Carr is the co-creator of #BlackWomenLead—a powerful coalition movement that is creating an environment for Black women to run, win and lead—and the Higher Heights-powered #BlackWomenVote, a nonpartisan voter-activism campaign that serves as an independent and trusted voice for Black women’s political concerns. Her work to date has helped to elect 11 Black women to the U.S. Congress–including one to the Senate–and increase the number of Black women holding statewide executive office–including helping to elect the first Black woman to serve as New York State attorney general. Carr has appeared on the 2018 Essence magazine Woke 100 list. She has contributed to CNN.com, TheRoot.com, Ebony.com, HuffPost.com and BET.com; appeared on Cheddar, FOX News Live and MSNBC; and has been interviewed and quoted in the Washington Post, New York Times, US News, BuzzFeed and numerous other outlets. Please consider a paid subscription to this daily podcast. Everyday I will interview 2 or more expert guests on a wide range of issues. I will continue to be transparent about my life, issues and vulnerabilities in hopes we can relate, connect and grow together. If you want to add something to the show email me StandUpwithPete@gmail.com Join the Stand Up Community sign up for a paid subscription How To Vote In The 2020 Election In Every State. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting in every state in the age of COVID-19, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. (FiveThirtyEight / NBC News / Wall Street Journal)* *Aggregated by What The Fuck Just Happened Today? Pete on Twitter Pete on YouTube Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION

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214 Dr Jason Johnson and Dr Meghan May

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 108:39

Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION Dr. May was appointed in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of New England College of Medicine in 2013. She was previously appointed in the Department of Biological Sciences at Towson University from 2010-2013, and held the Fisher Endowed Chair of Biological Sciences from 2012-2013, and was appointed as a postdoctoral fellow and then a research assistant professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology at the University of Florida. Dr. May earned her B.S. degree in Microbiology from the University of New Hampshire, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Pathobiology and Bacteriology (respectively) from the University of Connecticut. Her research focus is on the evolution of virulence, not only to determine how new diseases appear and where they come from but also how to predict what new disease might arise next — pathogen forecasting. Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and Politics Editor for TheRoot.com. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION How To Vote In The 2020 Election In Every State. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting in every state in the age of COVID-19, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. (FiveThirtyEight / NBC News / Wall Street Journal)* *Aggregated by What The Fuck Just Happened Today? Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

VSB Stories: The 2016 WaPo Profile x TheRoot.com Acquires VSB with Damon Young

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 60:12

Panama is joined by his VerySmartBrothas.com partner, author, podcaster and writer-extraordinaire Damon Young. Dem VSB Boyz talk the 2016 Washington Post profile that Panama thought would cost him his day job because of the behind-the-scenes happenings in VSB land. They also discuss the acquisition of VSB by Univision in 2017 that turned VSB into a vertical of TheRoot.com; how it happened, why it happened and what that process was like for them individually and as a duo. Check it out! Link to the Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/very-smart-brothas-is-the-blackest-thing-that-ever-happened-to-the-internet-period/2016/11/21/9b62b5aa-8719-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f_story.html Intro Music: Berto Antonio "Morning Rituals" Break Music: You Gon' Have To Figure That Out Yourself Outro Music: Berto Antonio "LMK" from his debut EP, WRTHYhttps://open.spotify.com/album/7G4ZtHQLxEYUg1DPfXSNTQ?si=zLp8nhgbRpiIujqXnOAtdQ Produced, Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Panama Jackson

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 59:16

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202 Dr Jason Johnson and Wajahat Ali

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 119:25

Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and Politics Editor for TheRoot.com. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION Wajahat Ali is a New York Times Contributing Op-Ed writer, public speaker, recovering attorney and tired dad of two cute kids. He believes in sharing stories that are by us, for everyone: universal narratives told through a culturally specific lens to entertain, educate and bridge the global divides. He frequently appears on television and podcasts for his brilliant, incisive, and witty political commentary. (That’s what his mom says anyway). Born in the Bay Area, California to Pakistani immigrant parents, Ali went to school wearing Husky pants and knowing only three words of English. He graduated from UC Berkeley with an English major and became a licensed attorney. He knows what it feels like to be the token minority in the classroom and the darkest person in a boardroom. Like Spiderman, he’s often had the power and responsibility of being the cultural ambassador of an entire group of people, those who are often marginalized, silenced, or reduced to stereotypes. His essays, interviews, and reporting have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and New York Review of Books. Ali has spoken at many organizations, from Google to Walmart-Jet to the Princeton University to the United Nations to the Chandni Indian-Pakistani Restaurant in Newark, California, and his living room in front of his two kids. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION How To Vote In The 2020 Election In Every State. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting in every state in the age of COVID-19, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. (FiveThirtyEight / NBC News / Wall Street Journal)* *Aggregated by What The Fuck Just Happened Today? Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION

S04 Episode 209 | THE ROOT | Episode 5 | Where Do We Go From Here?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 30:42

The Root Episode 5: Where Do We Go From Here? is a unique compilation of all 17 guests from the previous 4 episodes sharing a proclamation statement of how we intentionally move the fashion industry forward. PART 1, Historical Analysis & Paradigm Shift MIKO UNDERWOOD “The American fashion community was born from the inception of indigo farms in America. The enslaved labor of Black Americans grew the cotton industry and built America’s fashion economy … we are required to be culturally accountable and culturally responsible.” ADITI MAYER “The future of fashion is one that understands the history and oppression that it’s built upon … What we need is an interrogation of power exists, why it exists and how we can disassemble and redistribute it for true equity.” NIKKI SANCHEZ “My vision for the future of fashion is a complete decolonization of the industry. From design to material sourcing to brand and marketing structure. This would mean a 180 turn from appropriation, exploitation, extraction and fast fashion.” PART 2, Systemic Awareness & Re-imagination IBADA WADUD “As we seek to restore equity, I feel we must look particularly to communities who have been historically oppressed. Unlearning biased knowledge within the sustainability sector which I refer to as the process of decolonizing our minds, is imperative in order to reimagine systems that are regenerative versus extractive.” EMI ITO “When power shifts from white people to people of the global majority, then we will be moving toward healing. When rights, lived experiences, creativity and joy of Black Indigenous and other people of color are honored, not appropriated and celebrated not surpassed - then we will be moving toward freedom in fashion.” AJA BARBER “Power shift, we need a shift in power in all systems and a lot of systems need to be rebuilt from the ground up.” KIMBERLY JENKINS “Black people are not a monolith — we are not charity either. What we demand and what we deserve is equal opportunities and resources to not be taken for granted and to not be exploited.” RACHEL RICKETTS “We need to address all forms of oppression and the ways in which they intersect - the ways in which fashion is one of the most egregious manifestations of oppression in terms of classism, fat phobia, homophobia, transphobia, colorism, ageism, ableism - all of the forms of oppression need to end.” PART 3, Labor Extraction & Accountability AYESHA BARENBLAT “The only future of fashion which is truly just and resilient must center fashion’s most resilient garment makers and labor organizers. We need a worker centric view for the future of fashion which centers Black and Brown women.” LISA BETTY “The fashion industry needs to wake up to this extraction, to this brutality and to the environmental consequences of the industry within itself.” ERICKA HART “If your favorite brand is using prison labor - they have to go. We are out to abolish prisons so we don’t need modern day slaves creating Nike’s or whatever kind of garment that you like because you want it cheaper.” WHITNEY MCGUIRE “We’re birthing a new industry collectively. But what needs to happen so that this contraction is useful in opening up new pathways and not just unnecessarily painful - is accountability.” BLAIR IMANI “If you’re not willing to put your garments on your workers and have them model for you and compensate them that way — you shouldn’t be in this work. This work requires work, don’t lose sight of that.” PART 4, People, Power & Reclamation IFY IKE “If there’s one thing that I want us to do is to really fall in love with everything that is around us, recognize our connection to those items and also make our lives matter to us more than those that are benefitting from our lives.” DJ “We’ve long been hamsters on the wheel of fashion’s exploitative trends and racist systems. It’s time for us to boldly jump from this proverbial wheel created by the old guards and explore a wholly new approach to fashion design and acquisition.” TERUMI MURAO “The future of fashion will be decentralized and democratized to reflect what all people want and need.” AKILAH STEWART “Reimagining the way that things always have been done and how things can be done in the future. Using creativity as a solution building tool.” Thanks to this week's sponsor - NISOLO, a handmade shoe brand that’s passionate about driving systemic social and environmental change across the fashion industry. They are a B Corporation and Climate Neutral Certified brand committed to living wages and reversing climate change. Nisolo hooked our show up with a discount code — use THEROOT for 20% off and for first purchases only. Learn more at Nisolo.com/theroot.

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S04 Episode 207 | THE ROOT | Episode 3 | Racism In The Fashion Indsutry

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 118:51

The Root Episode 3: Racism In The Fashion Industry is broken down into 2 segments. The first segment focuses on the designer lens in which Dominique Drakeford speaks with sustainable fashion designers Miko Underwood and DJ discussing the creation of the fashion industry and the importance of shifting the white exploitive gaze through historical analysis, Black abundance mindset and cultural responsibility. In the second segment, Dominique Drakeford hones in on the “influencer” lens by speaking with Aja Barber and Emi Ito on the uses of social media as a tool for education, advocacy and solidarity against institutional oppression. Damian Joel (preferably called D.J.) is a self-taught designer who credits his interest in fashion to years of witnessing his mother sweat over her sewing machine to make ends meet. After years of working in corporate Jamaica as a Marketing and PR executive, D.J. transitioned his career, and became a regular style correspondent on Jamaica’s morning show. He also acted as a Personal Stylist to Olympic gold medallist Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce. In 2014, D.J. headed to New York, where he has managed to carve out his own space— without formal training — relying merely on his intuitive talent in fashion. Links to DJ’s work: INTRO x DJ, D.J.'s brand Interview with MelaninASS NPR Interview FIT Black History Month Fashion Presentation Weeksville Heritage Centre Fashion Exhibit Review Follow DJ on Instagram Miko Underwood is an artist, seasoned design director, sustainability practitioner, actionist and the founder of the first sustainable denim brand in Harlem, NY, Oak & Acorn - Only for the Rebelles, a genderless luxury heritage brand. A denim expert, with nearly twenty years of wash & product and brand development, Miko founded BLDG 357, Inc. a boutique multimedia design consultancy with global clients in the U.S., China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, New Zealand & West Africa. Miko is the consulting creative director for We Got Us Now, a nonprofit that focuses on identifying & amplifying the voices of children and young adults impacted by parental incarceration & active voice for those who share her personal story in the fashion community. Links to Miko’s work: Miko’s brand Oak and Acorn, the first sustainable denim brand in Harlem, NY The Denim Collective, an educational initiative curated by Miko, that brings to the forefront the Black Community’s contributions to the origins of fashion - beginning with Denim Follow Miko on Instagram Follow Oak and Acorn on Instagram Aja Barber is a writer, stylist and consultant who lives in London. Aja's work centers around fashion, feminism, sustainability, race, colonization and all the issues that are holding the fashion industry back from being its best self. Links to follow Aja’s work: Subscribe to Aja’s Patreon “Why the sustainable fashion movement should always include plus-size people” on CNN Style “Conscious, ethical and cruelty-free: a guide to the language of sustainable fashion” in The Guardian Follow Aja on Instagram Emi Ito is a mother and public educator on Chochenyo Ohlone land in the Bay Area. Her Buddhist practice and journey of becoming a mother led her to explore and embrace sustainable fashion. She became outspoken about the cultural appropriation of the kimono as well as the need for wider representation of BIPOC in ethical fashion. She is the founder and co-moderator of Buy From BIPOC, a website and Instagram that celebrates BIPOC makers and creatives with a focus on slow, sustainable, and ethical fashion. Emi is also a Steering Committee member of Japanese Americans for Justice and the Committee Chair for the Families & Kids Committee of Tsuru for Solidarity. Both organizations focus on anti-racist solidarity work to combat anti-Black racism and the incarceration of families by ICE. Links to follow Emi’s work: “An Open Letter to White Makers & Designers Who Are Inspired by the Kimono & Japanese Culture” “Learning and Unlearning: an interview with Emi Ito on cultural appropriation” in Pom Pom Magazine Untangling The Threads Of The Kimono: Japan’s Colonial History & Cultural Reparations In Fashion on Matter Prints Follow Emi on Instagram This week's episode is in partnership with Levi's. Coming this Fall, Levi’s® SecondHand— a new way to shop sustainably for well-worn, highly covetable, perfectly imperfect jeans. Because if everybody bought one used item of clothing this year, instead of buying new, it would save 449 million pounds of waste. (source: ThredUp) Learn more at Levi.com/Secondhand.

S04 Episode 206 | THE ROOT | Episode 2 | The Power Of Privilege

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 75:53

In The Root Episode 2: The Power of Privilege, Dominique Drakeford speaks with activist-educators Ericka Hart, Blair Imani and Rachel Ricketts, discussing the functions of privilege and the importance of applying critical and intersectional approaches toward dismantling white supremacy in fashion and beyond. Rachel Ricketts is a global thought leader + outspoken champion for Black and Indigenous womxn. As a racial justice activist, lawyer, healer, speaker + author, she educates white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and helps folx of colour heal from internalized oppression. Rachel’s work has been featured in Vox, Mind Body Green, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Elephant Journal, 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive. She has worked with prestigious international companies including Google, WeWork, Lululemon and TELUS and presented at renowned conferences including SXSW 2018 + 2019. Rachel’s first book My Love Includes Anger will be published by Atria Books in 2021. Links to Rachel’s work: Rachel’s Website Take Rachel’s Spiritual Activism Webinars More About Rachel’s Book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing From White Supremacy, Out Feb 2021 Follow Rachel on Instagram Ericka Hart, M.Ed., D/s, pronouns: she/they, is a Black queer femme activist, writer, highly acclaimed speaker and award-winning sexuality educator with a Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Her work broke ground when she went topless showing her double mastectomy scars in public in 2016. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University's School of Social Work. Links to Ericka’s work: Ericka’s Website Book Ericka For A Workshop Ericka’s Webinars Hoodrat to Headwrap, Ericka’s Podcast Follow Ericka on Instagram Blair Imani is a critically-acclaimed historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and dynamic public speaker. The author of two historical books: Modern HERstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History (2018) and Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and The Black American Dream (2020), she centers women and girls, global Black communities, and the LGBTQ community. She takes education further on Patreon and provides publicly accessible weekly lessons on Instagram. Blair has appeared on Fox News and MSNBC, presented at colleges and universities, spoken at conferences around the world, and delivered powerful talks for organizations and brands including TEDx and GLAAD. Links to Blair’s work: Blair’s Website Buy Blair’s Books Follow Blair on Instagram

S04 Episode 205 | THE ROOT | Episode 1 | Racism As A System

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 92:50

In The Root Episode 1: Racism as a System, Dominique Drakeford speaks with scholars and academic activists Nikki Sanchez and Lisa Betty on the importance of dismantling colonial systems and reclaiming the fullness of Native American & Afro-Indigenous history as a regenerative framework for liberation and true sustainability across every industry. Nikki Sanchez is a Pipil/Maya and Irish/Scottish academic, Indigenous media maker, environmental educator and community organizer. She holds a master's degree in Indigenous Governance and is presently completing a Ph.D. with a research focus on emerging visual media technology as it relates to Indigenous ontology. Nikki's first book, Spirits of the Coast - An Anthology of the Salish Sea Resident Orca Whales - was just released by the Royal BC Museum. Nikki's most recent project is the 8-part documentary VICELAND series “RISE” focused on global Indigenous resurgence. RISE was debuted at Sundance in February 2017 and has received global critical acclaim, recently winning "best documentary" at the Canadian screen awards. Links to Nikki’s work: Decolonization is for Everyone, TEDx Talk VICE docuseries RISE trailer Keynote Speakers Profile Follow Nikki on Instagram Lisa Betty is a Ph.D. Candidate in History at Fordham University. She teaches on themes of labor, migration, and diaspora in the Americas, the Caribbean, and Africa. Lisa's dissertation research contributes to the growing body of scholarship on the Caribbean diaspora, with a focus on Jamaican migrants, in Cuba and the United States from the 1930s through the Cuban Revolution. She has worked in the field of nonprofit advocacy serving in organizations that advocate for children, families, immigrants, and incarcerated people, and leads antiracist teaching workshops. Proud of her family's southern and Jamaican roots, Lisa contributes to the development of safe, sustainable, and healing spaces for Black and Brown people. Links to Lisa’s work: “12 Practices for Protecting and Maintaining Black & Brown Health During the COVID-19 Crisis”, April, 2020 “Lifting Up Black and Brown Health and Wellness during the COVID-19 Crisis: Moving beyond respectability politics & white supremacist logic”, April, 2020 “‘Black Death’: Race and Representations of the Ebola epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic”, May, 2020 “Being Black at Fordham: Recommendations for an antiracist and equity-oriented university culture”, June, 2020 “General Harriet Tubman (1820–1913): Healing Historical Exploitation”, July, 2020 “At the Intersection of Undocumented and Black: Anti-Blackness in U.S. Immigration Policy — Part 1”, July, 2020 “Disney, Capitalism, and Beyoncé’s Black Is King: In the midst of protest and pandemic, how should we engage with Beyoncé and Disney’s Black Is King?”, July, 2020 “Marcus Aurelius “Mosiah” Garvey: Garveyism, Black sovereignty, and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and African Communities League”, August, 2020 Follow Lisa on Instagram Thank you to this week's sponsor, FIBERSHED. Learn more about FIBERSHED at www.fibershed.org.

164 Danielle Moodie,Midwin Charles,April Reign,Nomiki Konst,Dr Christina Greer, Dr Jason Johnson

Funny as Tech: a tech ethicist & comedian tackle the thorniest topics in tech w/ the help of experts!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 73:42

Hi All This podcast posts everyday at 4am. Please consider signing up with a paid subscription Danielle Moodie Danielle Moodie aka THE Warrior Princess of the Resistance, is holding Republican's feet to the fire and waking up people across the country— one #WokeAF episode at a time. Get Woke & Stay Woke with her daily 1-hour rundown on all f*ckery popping off in Washington! Midwin Charles Midwin Charles is founder of the law firm Midwin Charles & Associates LLC and a Contributor at Essence Magazine. She provides regular commentary on law, pop culture and politics for various television shows and networks, including CNN, HLN, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, and TV One and is guest host for the radio program “Express Yourself” on New York’s 107.5 WBLS. Ms. Charles worked for CNN as a Legal Contributor for In Session (formerly Court TV) where she provided legal commentary for live trials daily on truTV. Ms. Charles is the creator of Infinite Possibilities of the Law Degree, an annual forum that features top lawyers with dynamic careers. Active in community affairs, Ms. Charles is a member of the Dean's Diversity Council for American University's Washington College of Law and a member of the board of Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN). She has served as a member of the Civil Rights Committee for the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, lectured at Syracuse University and written for The Huffington Post. Ms. Charles earned her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and her law degree from the American University, Washington College of Law, where she was an Articles Editor for the American University Law Review. Following law school, she served as a law clerk for U.S. Court of Appeals for Sixth Circuit Judge Eric L. Clay and as the A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Research Fellow in Social Justice at Harvard Law School, under the supervision of Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. Ms. Charles was an associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. April Reign April Reign practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking, persuasive writing and effecting policy change, but it wasn’t until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion. As the creator of the viral hashtag-turned-movement, #OscarsSoWhite, April has been challenging the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond since 2015. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most permanent systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her name continues to be synonymous with this historic change, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry and will do so for decades to come. Reign is an influential and sought-after media presence, having built an impressive global organic social media following over several platforms, as well as a network of recognized celebrities, creators, activists, and decision makers at the corporate level. Reign capitalizes on this network and her experience, using her voice to spark conversations and explore issues of race, politics and culture, helping structure ways to turn dialogue into action. April Reign travels internationally, speaking at academic institutions and conferences; is available for appearances at industry awards, festivals and events; and is highly sought-after for consulting with organizations regarding issues of diversity and inclusion. Nomiki Konst is a progressive activist, writer and talk show host regularly appearing on national media outlets discussing politics. She’s the host of “The Filter,” a three-hour nightly show broadcasted nationally on SiriusXM Progress. Konst is also a Political Contributor for CBS News, a contributing columnist to The Hill and has a bi-weekly guest spot on The Kelly File. She’s the founder of The Accountability Project, an investigative news start-up focused on corruption. In 2016, Konst served on the DNC’s Platform Committee and as a national surrogate for the Bernie Sanders for President campaign. Previously, she was a surrogate for Draft Biden. At 28-years-old, Konst vied to be the youngest woman ever to serve in Congress, running in her hometown, Tucson, AZ for the seat vacated by Rep. Giffords. She was recognized for challenging the status quo. Before running for office, Konst was an at-large member of the Democratic National Committee Council and a National Co-Chair for Generation Forty Four, the under 45 professional fundraising arm of President Obama’s 2012 Re-Election campaign. She is a Truman National Security Project Partner, sits on the Board of Advisors for Running Start (LA) and Board of Directors for LaunchProgress and was named a Change.org Changemaker of the Year (2010). She also sat on the LA Board of the New Leaders Council and the Just Media Council. She was recently named a spokesperson for New Yorkers Against Gun Violence (NYAGV). Konst is an advocate for women, civic reform, gun reform and millennials. From her start on Hillary Clinton’s Senate campaign at 16 years old to serving as a National Co-Chair on Pres. Obama’s Re-Election campaign (Gen44), she’s worked in many areas of progressive politics, including organizing, communications, fundraising and media. Konst also worked in nonprofits and advocacy, from national campaigns against hydraulic fracturing to organ donation reform. Currently, Konst is writing a book on generational feminism. Dr Christina Greer Christina Greer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University - Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. Her research and teaching focus on American politics, black ethnic politics, urban politics, quantitative methods, Congress, New York City and New York State politics, campaigns and elections, and public opinion. Prof. Greer's book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream (Oxford University Press) investigates the increasingly ethnically diverse black populations in the US from Africa and the Caribbean. Dr Jason Johnson Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and Politics Editor for TheRoot.com. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Are you doing social media wrong? Featuring special guest Stephanie Humphrey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 41:21

How can we be our authentic selves online? Should teens approach social media as if they are their own brand? David & Joe chat with tech lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey about digital footprints and the difficulty to living our lives online. Funny as Tech is a podcast about our messy relationship with technology. Hosted by tech ethicist David Ryan Polgar and comedian Joe Leonardo, the show looks at how emerging technology is altering our life in so many profound ways. FunnyAsTech.com DavidRyanPolgar.com JoeLeonardo.com Info@FunnyAsTech.com @TechEthicist @ImJoeLeonardo == Technology and Lifestyle Expert Stephanie Humphrey is a former engineer who merges her passion for lifestyle media with in-depth tech expertise to show everyday people how empowering, enriching and fun technology can be. Stephanie is driven by the sole purpose of connecting people, particularly those underrepresented in technology, with the tech know-how to transform their worlds. Stephanie is currently a technology contributor for ABC News where she works as part of the nationally syndicated Strahan Sara & Keke team. Before that, she spent two years as the technology contributor to daytime talk show The Harry Show, hosted by Harry Connick, Jr. She’s also been a guest expert on the daytime morning show Home & Family on The Hallmark Channel, and Sister Circle Live on TV One. Stephanie was a frequent guest on NewsOne with Roland Martin and has also contributed her tech-life expertise to other national media outlets including Al-Jazeera America, HuffPostLive, TheGrio.com, and BlackEnterprise.com. She is a regular on-air tech contributor to Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia (WTXF) where she delivered tech news since 2012. Stephanie spent three years as the technology writer for EBONY.com, a contributor to EBONY magazine, and was the originator of the popular Tech2Go column on TheRoot.com. She also spent two years as the spokesperson for HP, Inc. on the QVC shopping channel. You can currently catch her monthly radio segment on The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM and hear regular tech segments on WDAS-FM in Philadelphia as well. And Stephanie uses social media to help thousands of people understand tech basics with her weekly 60-Second Tech Break on Instagram & Twitter (@TechLifeSteph). Clips of some of Stephanie’s work can be viewed on her YouTube channel. Helping students is a passion that drives Stephanie, and she has channeled this motivation into a seminar called ‘Til Death Do You Tweet. The seminar, tailored to either students, parents, or professionals, helps them understand the potential negative consequences of online behavior - especially through social media - and gives helpful advice on how people can maintain a positive reputation in cyberspace. Her book “Don’t Let Your Digital Footprint Kick You in the Butt!” expands on these concepts and is due to launch in August 2020.

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Jelani Cobb - The Complexity of Race in America - Episode 38

The Great Day Podcast with Meir Kay

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 63:47

Howard University graduated, former director of the Africana Studies Institute at the University of Connecticut, staff writer for The New Yorker since 2015, teacher at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and award winning journalist is quite the resume.Jelani Cobb is a Queens native and has been writing and reporting on race, politics, history, and culture for more than three decades. He is the author of The Substance of Hope: Barack Obama and the Paradox of Progress as well as To the Break of Dawn: A Freestyle on the Hip Hop Aesthetic. His articles and essays have appeared in the Washington Post, The New Republic, Essence, Vibe, The Progressive, and TheRoot.com.Not only have I had the opportunity to read Jelani's work but I had the chance to work with him at a writers work shop. The workshop was based around his children's book, "A Kid's Book about Racism." I was very intrigued about the subject matter and what I learned in the workshop. Jelani's work doesn't just take place in newspapers and on college campuses. Jelani's adopted children come from different backgrounds and his house has become outset for many of his unique takes. In the end its all about developing empathy and trying to relate where others we may not normally connect with come from. I hope you enjoy this show and please take time to learn more about Jelani and his writing.Connect with JelaniInstagramTwitterDon't forget to subscribe to The Great Day PodcastYou can watch the full episode on YouTubeAnd be sure to follow my Instagram page and Facebook page to stay up to date on everything I'm working on.I'm Meir Kay and Have A Great Day! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Steven Niven: Fae Banff tae Barack Obama

Thor Holt Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 29:02

Thor Holt Presents, Steven J Niven. Born in Banff, raised in Foggieloan, and studied history at Edinburgh University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina. Steven has worked at Harvard since 2001 and written for TheRoot.Com, Southern Cultures, and the Oxford University Press blog, and a book for Oxford Press, Barack Obama: A Pocket Biography in 2009. In 2020 he led the Selma Online project at Harvard that uses Ava DuVernay's movie, Selma, to teach American secondary schools about civil rights and voting rights. SelmaOnline.org Steven is Executive Editor for Biography Projects at Harvard University's Hutchins Center for African and African American Research. Since 2002, he's managed 3 biography collections about Africans, and African descendants in the Americas, covering 11,000 lives in 11 million words at www.oxfordaasc.com/

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Black in America

This Is Palestine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 57:48

In this episode of 'This Is Palestine,' we shift our focus to the protests that have swept the nation, sparked by the tragic murder of George Floyd by police officers on May 25. We hear from three distinct Black American voices as they discuss systemic racism and what it means to be Black in America. First, we hear from Mychal Denzel Smith, author of the forthcoming Stakes is High: Life After the American Dream and New York Times bestseller Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, New Republic, The Nation, and more. In 2014 and 2016, TheRoot.com named him one of the 100 Most Influential African-Americans in their annual The Root 100 list. Mychal navigates us through this moment and what it means, what's different about it now, and why defunding the police is vital to gaining justice. Next, we hear from Kinjo Kiema and Khury Petersen-Smith, who speak in conversation with one another about this moment and connections to global solidarity. Kinjo Kiema is an organizer with BYP100, a Black queer feminist organization working to create justice and freedom for all Black people. She is also a leader in the reproductive justice movement, and has organized within the labor and student movements, including with Students for Justice in Palestine. Khury Petersen-Smith is the Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. Petersen-Smith has been a leading activist for internationalist solidarity, economic justice, and racial and gender equality since he was a high school student. He traveled to Iraq in 2004 on a United for Peace and Justice delegation where he represented the Campus Anti-War Network.

Episode 12: The Revolution Continues with Charlene Carruthers Discussing 21st Century Activism and Liberation

Another World is Podable

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 59:41

Charlene Carruthers is a political strategist, writer and leading community organizer in today's movement for Black liberation. She is the founder of the Chicago Center for Leadership and Transformation and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements, available in English and Spanish languages. She has led grassroots and digital strategy campaigns for national organizations including the Center for Community Change, the Women's Media Center, ColorOfChange.org and National People's Action, as well as being a member of a historic delegation of young activists in Palestine in 2015 to build solidarity between Black and Palestinian liberation movements. Her work has been covered in several publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Chicago Reader, The Nation, Ebony and Essence Magazines. She has appeared on CNN, Democracy Now!, BBC and MSNBC. Charlene has also written for theRoot.com, CRISIS Magazine, Teen Vogue, Truthout, Colorlines and the Boston Review. She is recognized as one of the top 10 most influential African Americans by The Root 100, one of Ebony Magazine's "Woke 100," an Emerging Power Player in Chicago Magazine and is the 2017 recipient of the YWCA's Dr. Dorothy I. Height Award. Website: https://www.charlenecarruthers.com/

3RT:9 - A Lot's Happening Right Now

Three Right turns

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 60:49

Two weeks ago Bernie was in the lead, and everybody was wondering if this corona thing was going to be a big deal. Now the coronavirus is here, Biden has bested Bernie in several important contests, Sanders is almost certainly eliminated as a viable candidate, and our store shelves have been swept clean of toilet paper and hand soap. What the hell happened? A.Ron tries to help people understand the lay of this new world we're living in, and why we shouldn't under any circumstances give up or give in. Further information on topics related to the show... A.Ron was on the #coffee show last Friday! They talked about monetary policy and lots about coronavirus news, mitigation, and impacts. Michael Harriot of TheRoot.com on why older black and southern black voters supported the "establishment" Biden over the more "progressive" Sanders. Morning Consult poll on the impact of Warren dropping out and endorsing either Sanders or Biden. Gallup poll on how Americans view their health care and coverage.

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#111-SUE "MAMA SUE" TAYLOR, ANNE BRANIGIN, & CARESA BOYD

PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 87:42

February 17, 2020: For episode #111 of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME welcomes founder of "Farmacy Berkeley" SUE "MAMA SUE" TAYLOR who is the first and only African American woman to operate a cannabis operation in Berkeley California. Also, journalist ANNE BRANIGIN of THE ROOT returns for her take on trafficking and GayleSnoop, and finally educator/actress CARESA BOYD comes aboard to discuss the importance of preserving theatre arts in urban communities.https://www.forbes.com/sites/abbierosner/2020/02/13/seniors-cannabis-activist-mama-sue-taylor-opens-a-dispensary/#a85a82a60a11https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/02/05/when-farmacy-berkeley-opens-sue-taylors-quest-to-bring-cannabis-to-seniors-will-finally-come-to-fruitionhttps://www.theroot.com/chrystul-kizer-accused-of-murdering-her-alleged-sex-tr-1841522974

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#111-SUE "MAMA SUE" TAYLOR, ANNE BRANIGIN, & CARESA BOYD

PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 87:42

February 17, 2020: For episode #111 of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL, DJ ROME welcomes founder of "Farmacy Berkeley" SUE "MAMA SUE" TAYLOR who is the first and only African American woman to operate a cannabis operation in Berkeley California. Also, journalist ANNE BRANIGIN of THE ROOT returns for her take on trafficking and GayleSnoop, and finally educator/actress CARESA BOYD comes aboard to discuss the importance of preserving theatre arts in urban communities. https://www.forbes.com/sites/abbierosner/2020/02/13/seniors-cannabis-activist-mama-sue-taylor-opens-a-dispensary/#a85a82a60a11 https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/02/05/when-farmacy-berkeley-opens-sue-taylors-quest-to-bring-cannabis-to-seniors-will-finally-come-to-fruition https://www.theroot.com/chrystul-kizer-accused-of-murdering-her-alleged-sex-tr-1841522974

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...About Politics (Impeachment, Pete Buttigieg)

Stephen Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 43:05

This is my first podcast devoted to politics. I cover the impeachment of Donald Trump and my pick for the Democratic presidential nominee. Hopefully, we can all talk about the important issues of the day respectfully.

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...About Politics (Impeachment, Pete Buttigieg)

Stephen Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 43:05

This is my first podcast devoted to politics. I cover the impeachment of Donald Trump and my pick for the Democratic presidential nominee. Hopefully, we can all talk about the important issues of the day respectfully.

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SUPD 36 Dr Jason Johnson and my Dad is back

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 83:21

Today's question is What is the state of play in American politics ? I haven't been talking that much general politics on the podcast because there is so much great analysis out there but I do love to follow it and of course I think it's very important. There are certain analysts and political scientists whose takes I like to get and Dr Jason Johnson is one of my favorites. We had a great chat and I look forward to having him on more. Jason is the politics editor at TheRoot.com and MSNBC Contributor and Politics / Journalism Professor @morganstateu He can be found on Twitter @DrJasonJohnson. After my conversation with Jason I get a much different and less professional take on Trump, Obama and the current race for the democratic nomination from my Dad. We had a really great talk and I love getting and sharing his perspective on things.

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Panama Jackson Explains How VerySmartBrothas Came To Be, Living Unapologetically Black & More

CashcolorcannabisPodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 26:20

Panama Jackson lives the life that most Black people aspire to. Co-founder of the popular Verysmartbrothas.com, Jackson has found a way to live unflinchingly and unapologetically Black! While he admits, it's not the easiest road to travel down, the peace of mind that comes with it is worth it. While in town for SpelHouse homecoming, the Morehouse grad stopped by Atlantabis City Market to speak with the CashColorCannabis Podcast about verysmarybrothas.com, being a professional Black person, covering the Black experience and more. This episode is sponsored by Peake ReLeaf

8 - 100 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THE NEGRO by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Two-Person Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 140:27

Amanda B. and Rony J. face a choice between a.) silently choking down their guilt at not knowing or b.) reveling in the glory of learning the rich history in 100 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THE NEGRO, by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In this, the Mansa Musa of podcast episodes, our heroes spend a couple-odd hours (MORE than enough time to cover 800 years, tbh) rooting through the ignor-gotten history of y'know, a fifth of the inhabitants of this planet. Along the way...Take a peek into the Platform 9 and 3/4 of internal black politics!Explore lacrosse! #fairandbalancedDiscover that black people did stuff outside of the American slave story!Severed heads, so sexaaayyyyyySlavery (wait for it) is bad.Slave rebellions, though, are awesome!The little-told story of Lt. Jack Robinson!Seven-eighths ain't enough!The Black press! Well shoot, what did they use, white ink?Amanda coins the phrase "knowledge is power!"Sorry, knowledge :(General Sherman = OG #allyLincoln... come on, Lincoln.You'll NEVER guess what Florida is good at!Rony betrays the Kurds.Black women are taking over the planet while no one's looking. #frocktalkAnimorphs digression!Why can't I appropriate country music?Amanda defends the honor of all Jamaica!Rony has a vampiric need for the blood of misremembering people's names. Apologies to Newberry Medal-winning Ms. KATHERINE Applegate (not Karen), and Ellen G. White, founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.It must be the start of Daylight Saving Time, 'cause we're getting woke WAY too late.#shouldbeamovie#blackwatch2020P.S. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID, ARGENTINA.RURTHER FEEDING:100 Amazing Facts About the Negro (articles), by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; TheRoot.com, October 15, 2012 Letter from Africa: How not to mangle African sports stars' names by Ade Daramy, BBC NewsVicente Guerrero pic. What up, girl.The Myth of Whiteness in Classical Sculpture by Margaret Talbot, NEW YORKER Magazine, October 29, 2018Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror, Equal Justice Initiative. eji.orgBlack Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman, by Michele WallaceQueen and Slim (trailer, opens 11/27/19)Suge, music video by DababyBonus - Watch anything Simone Biles has ever done.twopersonbookclub.comEmail us! tpbcpodcast@gmail.com

Black Political Icons

Controlling Our Narrative

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 58:08

Elijah Cummings, George Bush, Mark Zuckerberg and Gina Rodriguez-- talk about a wide ranging conversation. TheRoot.com's News Editor Monique Judge and Jade of Jade and XD's Podcast join the show.

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S E175: The Finest Black Town in The World

This Is Karen Hunter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 17:17

Michael Harriot, senior editor from TheRoot.com, gives a history lesson that weaves slavery and an all-black town, Boley, OK which was actually the first Black Wall Street.

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DR UMAR JOHNSON and JUDGE JOE BROWN Weigh In On Malik Yoba, The Joker and Lebron James

THE JUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 34:24

DR UMAR JOHNSON and JUDGE JOE BROWN Weigh In On Malik Yoba, The Joker and Lebron James - LISTEN NOW --- PART 1 OF 3 -DRUMARJOHNSON.COM -THE JUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW, Produced By Valerie Denise Jones -Special Shout Out To The Root, The Breakfast Club, Phelo The Great and The Joker (Movie)_ like . share . subscribe . leave a comment _https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones _ The Judge Joe Brown Show - Fridays 4p EST - StudioLine: (929) 477-1167Twitter : @judgejoebrowntv / @valeriedenise

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Did Trump Suborn Perjury? With Guests Josh Campbell and Jason Johnson

Honestly Speaking with Tara Setmayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 58:55

Tara is on the road from North Dakota and talks about the latest in the ongoing Mueller investigation and the possible misdeeds of Donald Trump. She's joined by Josh Campbell, CNN Law Enforcement Analyst. Tara also speaks Dr. Jason Johnson on this MLK Jr. Day about where America stands today on civil rights. Dr. Johnson is a professor of Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, political analyst, author of the book “Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell”, and Politics Editor at TheRoot.com.

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Episode 44: As Black Women Our Voice Matters, Glynda Carr tells us why

She's Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 52:05

In this episode we have Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - a national organization providing Black women a political home dedicated to harness their power to elect Black women, influence elections and advance progressive policies. Glynda is an advocate and political strategist and the former Executive Director of Education Voters of New York. She was the Chief of Staff to New York State Senator Kevin Parker (Brooklyn), and managed the Senator’s key initiatives and shaped policy around youth development and economic development. She also served as campaign manager for two of his successful re-election campaigns. A sought after speaker and trainer, Glynda’s writing has appeared on TheRoot.com, BET.com, Ebony.com and Feminist.com and has appeared on Fox News Live, MSNBC and several other media outlets. She was named a “Rising Star” in The Capitol’s 2009 40 under 40 edition. In this episode discover ‘What is driving me’ this week… How Glynda started a political organization designed for and by Black Women the power of your voice as a Black Woman #Blackwomenvote how Glynda learned the importance of finding your voice what you can do to be the next Stacy Abrams Quotes from Glynda in this Episode “As black women your input into our Government makes our Government stronger” “We want to build a network of Black Women that flex our economic power and the power of our voice” - Glynda “Stacey Abrams, win or loose has completely changed the face of what State Leadership looks like” “Democracy begins the day after the elections” Connect to Glynda: W: higherheightsforamerica.org I: https://www.instagram.com/higherheights4/ T: https://twitter.com/HigherHeights F: https://www.facebook.com/HigherHeights4/ REMEMBER TO SEND ME YOUR QUESTIONS !! SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page my WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/ remember to send me your questions

Multiracial family parenting and children's books for multiracial kids with Monique Fields, Ep. 195

Multiracial Family Man

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 30:34

Ep. 195: Monique Fields is the author of Honeysmoke, a new picture book about a biracial girl who discovers her color. Monique is the mother of two biracial girls who inspired her to write the book when they started asking questions about their racial identity. Her essays about race and identity have appeared on air, in print, and online, including NPR’s All Things Considered, Ebony magazine, and TheRoot.com. Monique is the founder and editor of Honeysmoke.com, a site for parents raising multiracial children. Honeysmoke will be released by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group in January 2019. For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST Huge shout out to our "Super-Duper Supporters" Elizabeth A. Atkins and Catherine Atkins Greenspan of Two Sisters Writing and Publishing Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Practically Green and Intentional Living with Aaronica Cole (The Crunchy Mommy)

Mommifaceted

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 36:17

Aaronica Cole is the mom behind The Crunchy Mommy. Aaronica is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who dreamed of being a mom since a little girl - not her wedding day. She's dedicated to helping others which she does through the Crunchy Mommy, social media marketing and blog coaching. Outside of mothering 3 children and being a wife, she has two degrees and jokes that she uses her BA in Psychology on her children and her MBA in Marketing on her business. She's been published on TheRoot.com, AwesomelyTechie, HuffPo and is a seamstress. In this episode we talk about the hard times she faced being newly divorced, jobless, homeless, and pregnant, to how she now thrives with three children, homeschool schedule and her own businesses. She's a firm believer that we can all be whatever it is we want to be and she's just here to help that glow-up happen! Subscribe to the podcast to get notifications when each episode is live! Follow Aaronica! The Crunchy Mommy Blog Aaronica Cole website Instagram Follow Mommifaceted! Instagram Facebook

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What The Hell Happened In Helsinki?

The Michael Steele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 28:46

In the premiere episode of the Man of Steele podcast, Michael Steele has a conversation with Dr. Jason Johnson about President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. Dr. Johnson is a professor of Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, political analyst, author of the book “Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell”, and Politics Editor at TheRoot.com. He can be found on Twitter @DrJasonJohnson.

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Episode 15 - Worst Segues in the Business - 05/21/18

The Black Delegates Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 72:10

Do white people get a pass on the N word if they're quoting a song? How many strikes does T.I. have and did he deserve another one for asking the sleepy man at the gate to step outside? What would you do if you had the opportunity to go back to high school? Get buckets? Are you ready to Netflix and chill with Barack and Michelle? And in case your were wondering, no, twerking and surgeoning don't go together. Join The Black Delegates podcast as we explore these issues and more on Episode 15: Worst Segways in the Business! Follow us: Twitter: @black_delegates @theblackryan @ishcreates Instagram: @black_delegates Facebook.com/blackdelegatespod Support black & brown podcasts and businesses. This week's unsolicited shout out goes to Straight Outta Lo Cash. Check them out at https://straightolc.podbean.com/ Links: 25 year old arrested after going back to high school to ball https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/05/15/25-year-old-man-arrested-after-posing-dallas-isd-high-schooler-officials-say K.Dot. M.A.A.D. after white fans says N word on stage https://twitter.com/TheRoot/status/998617850771394561 T.I. behind bars after leaving ID at home https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/leaked-jail-video-shows-t-i-questioning-cop-about-arre-1826099777 Twerkin surgeon http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5754797/Plastic-surgeon-filmed-videos-dancing-singing-surgeries.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theblackdelegates/support

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Ep. 58 - Christina Brown Talks Brown Girls Love and Empowerment

Inksecure: A Legal Podcast Focused on Creating Wealth From the Fine Print

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 51:08

Brown Girls Love Power! Such a powerful (and true) statement. That's the headline of today's guest, Christina Brown, Power Day event. Christina Brown is a style blogger and digital media expert and the founder of fast-growing style; beauty destination LoveBrownSugar.com, mommy destination BabyBrownSugar.com and digital empowerment community BrownGirlsLove. In this episode, Christina and I talk about how she started her blog and moved from being a blogger to being an influencer, landing huge campaigns like Dove (and we talk about her reaction to their scandal), why she celebrates Brown women, and how she manages being a single mom of two small children. Christina has been heralded as a “30 Under 30 Style Maven” by HelloBeautiful.com, a “Black Blogger To Watch” by TheRoot.com, a “Top 40 Style Blogger” by Essence Magazine, a Black Enterprise Magazine “Blogger Month” Honoree, a Wharton Magazine “Social Media Watch List” Honoree and she most recently became the first black influencer to become an international ambassador for Dove, featured in a worldwide TV ad and print advertisements. To find out more information about this episode, visit www.artsteele.co/ep58-christinabrown.

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Teaser for CS 082: Stephon Clark, Gary Owen, Interracial Confusion Pt. 1 (04/08/2018)

Champagne Sharks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 28:45

Check out killmongerwasright.com for the Team Killmonger t-shirts you can buy to support the show. This is a preview of part of a two-part bonus premium episode, split across episodes 82 and 84. Support the show and get double the episodes by subscribing to bonus episodes for $5/month at patreon.com/champagnesharks. This will not only give you access to this current premium episode you’re previewing, but also all the back premium episodes you may have missed as well and all future bonus premium episodes. Also, check out the Champagne Sharks reddit at http://reddit.com/r/champagnesharks. Also don’t forget to check out the Champagne Sharks reddit at http://reddit.com/r/champagnesharks and the Champagne Sharks Twitter account at http://twitter.com/champagnesharks. Introduction Song: Fxdslxsh - Oceans Discussed in the episode: Death Of Stephon Clark: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article208051604.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/us/stephon-clark-independent-autopsy.html Stephon Clark’s Tweets anti black women: https://twitter.com/JReid2014/status/979757725029752833 Twitter reactions: https://twitter.com/TheRoot/status/982306740568932352 https://twitter.com/pit_sen/status/980055392624562176 https://twitter.com/rhea_ban/status/979769635842256898 https://twitter.com/_sageariel/status/979732983686029312 https://twitter.com/ProBlkThought/status/980088972117409792 The nurse who got fired for racist Stephon Clark Facebook posts: https://nypost.com/2018/03/31/nurse-sacked-for-saying-stephon-clark-deserved-to-be-killed-by-cops/ Fargo - A Rich Man Who Gave Everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9TOWIc_KLU Scandal - The Virus of White Supremacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TASvOZXyE6k

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Weekend Edition with Taylor Reed

Press Pass with Jackie Rae

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 42:53

Each week Taylor Reed joins to talk topics relevant to the black community. This weekend we discuss an article published by TheRoot.com. The article discusses the correlation between black athletes seeking social justice, and marriage. Are black men more likely to be activists if they are married to black woman?Follow Taylor Reed on IG @ the_samurai or on FB at Taylor Reed.Follow Jackie Rae everywhere at jraethefanatic or log on to http://www.jraethefanatic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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6 Ways Any Parent or Child can Stop Racism

H.U.E Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 10:05

6 Ways Any Parent or Child can Stop Racism Have you heard about the Black Panther movie? Black Panther is an upcoming Marvel Comic release that I am excited to see. As I researched the movie I learned about a Go Fund Me campaign that was started to give underprivileged and underserved children in Harlem an opportunity to see the movie. The campaign was started by Frederick Joseph with a goal of raising $10,000 which would go toward purchasing tickets and refreshments for the children and their chaperones. Any donations exceeding the cost would be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. Within 10 days the campaign had tripled its original goal with more than 700 people donating[1]. Frederick Joseph said his intent in starting this campaign was to give young people an opportunity to see themselves in a story, and in particular a story that Clarkisha Kent of TheRoot.com writes, “remains socially and culturally relevant because it imagines a world where black people continually triumph over the influences of capitalism, Western imperialism and white supremacy[2]." To this date, Frederick Joseph’s campaign has raised $43,367. The latest update shared that through the generosity of Ellen DeGeneres and her team paying for the entire event, all donations would be given to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem where a new program will be created that teaches children to critically consume content and create their own stories. The new program will be called the BGC Harlem Storytellers.[3] So how does this relate to redeeming the race narrative? I would respond to that question with this question: have you ever wondered why prejudice, discrimination, and the ethnic divides in our society still exist? Studies as recent as 2017 show that millennials, the generation applauded as being “aware” and different than those that went before them, are actually divided on the same ethnic, discrimination, justice and opportunity issues as their parents and other generations before them. When categorized as African-American, Latino, Asian and white these groups showed the same divisions and preferences as polls taken in the past. This reality shows that unity cannot be accomplished via a trend. It can never be popular enough where one generation automatically falls into it. Change does not happen without intentionality. We wouldn’t assume our children will have a strong foundation of belief in God by chance. There is a reason we follow Proverbs 22:6 in training up our children in the way they should go (The Bible, NASB Translation). There is a reason God said to the Israelites “fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 11:18-19, The Bible, NIV Translation). It is clear that consistent intentionality in teaching children the “way they should go” is essential in building up their identity in Christ. We teach our children who God is so they can know who they are. But sometimes we focus so much on the fact that we are not of the world, that their identity is in Christ, that we forget we are still in the world. The societal issues of this age influence and impact us. Creating change via children is no small effort or impact, especially when we realize that prejudice is not a biological tendency – it is learned[4]. A research study published in Psychology Today shared that a child’s awareness of race and racial identity is present as early as three years of age[5]. By the tender ages of 3-4 children can already show preferences toward one particular race. The rationale that a child is color blind and will have no bias in choosing friends or in how they treat others perceived as different from themselves is false.[6] Children’s biases occur as a child notices differences in others and recognizes that these differ...

6 Ways Any Parent or Child can Stop Racism

H.U.E Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 10:05

6 Ways Any Parent or Child can Stop Racism Have you heard about the Black Panther movie? Black Panther is an upcoming Marvel Comic release that I am excited to see. As I researched the movie I learned about a Go Fund Me campaign that was started to give underprivileged and underserved children in Harlem an opportunity to see the movie. The campaign was started by Frederick Joseph with a goal of raising $10,000 which would go toward purchasing tickets and refreshments for the children and their chaperones. Any donations exceeding the cost would be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. Within 10 days the campaign had tripled its original goal with more than 700 people donating[1]. Frederick Joseph said his intent in starting this campaign was to give young people an opportunity to see themselves in a story, and in particular a story that Clarkisha Kent of TheRoot.com writes, “remains socially and culturally relevant because it imagines a world where black people continually triumph over the influences of capitalism, Western imperialism and white supremacy[2]." To this date, Frederick Joseph’s campaign has raised $43,367. The latest update shared that through the generosity of Ellen DeGeneres and her team paying for the entire event, all donations would be given to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem where a new program will be created that teaches children to critically consume content and create their own stories. The new program will be called the BGC Harlem Storytellers.[3] So how does this relate to redeeming the race narrative? I would respond to that question with this question: have you ever wondered why prejudice, discrimination, and the ethnic divides in our society still exist? Studies as recent as 2017 show that millennials, the generation applauded as being “aware” and different than those that went before them, are actually divided on the same ethnic, discrimination, justice and opportunity issues as their parents and other generations before them. When categorized as African-American, Latino, Asian and white these groups showed the same divisions and preferences as polls taken in the past. This reality shows that unity cannot be accomplished via a trend. It can never be popular enough where one generation automatically falls into it. Change does not happen without intentionality. We wouldn’t assume our children will have a strong foundation of belief in God by chance. There is a reason we follow Proverbs 22:6 in training up our children in the way they should go (The Bible, NASB Translation). There is a reason God said to the Israelites “fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 11:18-19, The Bible, NIV Translation). It is clear that consistent intentionality in teaching children the “way they should go” is essential in building up their identity in Christ. We teach our children who God is so they can know who they are. But sometimes we focus so much on the fact that we are not of the world, that their identity is in Christ, that we forget we are still in the world. The societal issues of this age influence and impact us. Creating change via children is no small effort or impact, especially when we realize that prejudice is not a biological tendency – it is learned[4]. A research study published in Psychology Today shared that a child’s awareness of race and racial identity is present as early as three years of age[5]. By the tender ages of 3-4 children can already show preferences toward one particular race. The rationale that a child is color blind and will have no bias in choosing friends or in how they treat others perceived as different from themselves is false.[6] Children’s biases occur as a child notices differences in others and recognizes that these differ...

SFG Podcast Episode 012: Let's Talk About The Flu

Sci Fi Generation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 69:16

Margo and Daryle discuss The cast of Black Lightning, Why Black Panther is so lit, and the 2018 Flu epidemic! LINKS! SciFiGeneration.com History.com - http://www.history.com/topics/1918-flu-pandemic WashingtonPost.com - https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/01/26/this-flu-season-is-on-track-to-be-among-the-worst-in-15-years/ iflscience.com - http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/a-lifethreatening-piece-of-fake-news-has-gone-viral-on-facebook-please-stop-sharing-it/ TheGrapeVine.TheRoot -https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/blackpantherchallenge-has-taken-the-internet-by-storm-1822310417 SPONSORS! Sofistafunk, The Skirt company with unique, innovative designs for people like you! See their latest at sofistafunk.com! LISTENER NOTES: If you'd like to donate to the Boys & Girls Club Of Gastonia NC you can do so here: http://www.bgcgreatergaston.org/ HOST: Margo Lockhart and Daryle Lockhart Production: DJ Lockhart (Mixer/Engineer) Margo Lockhart (Executive Producer)Daryle Lockhart (Editor and Producer)

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Ep 80: Tonya Rapley on How to Monetize Your Expertise

Side Hustle Pro

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 47:53

Today in the guest chair we have Tonya Rapley. Tonya is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She has graced the cover of Black Enterprise magazine and was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building". She was also selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One and has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Women in Personal Finance on Twitter”. Her mission is to help millennial women break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and own their power. Because of her relatable personality and fabulous flair, Tonya is a highly sought after media personality. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, EBONY, and on CentricTV. Tonya’s expertise has also been recognized by popular media outlets such as Forbes, the NY Daily News, Yahoo! Finance, and Marketwatch. As a writer, Tonya has also contributed to Credit.com, Buzzfeed, and TheRoot.com, making a powerful influence on the financial lives of millennials. On this episode, you’ll learn how Tonya went from crying tears of frustration at a thankless job to branching out on her own as a Personal Finance Coach and Entrepreneur. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode My Fab Finance Profit First book Rakia Reynolds Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. FreshBooks is offering an unrestricted 30 day free trial for all my listeners. No credit card required. Visit FreshBooks.com/SIDEHUSTLEPRO and enter SIDE HUSTLE PRO in the how did you hear about us section. This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare. Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners a limited time offer of 3 months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro99. Act now for this special New Years offer, and start learning today. Side Hustle Pro is now over 5388 members strong. If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Tonya Rapley - @myfabfinance Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro

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Time and Timelines

Gettin' Grown

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 101:21

This week, Jade and Keia candidly discuss their personal experiences with feeling left behind in life and the ways to combat that thinking. Their conversation was inspired by an article published on The Glowup for TheRoot.com entitled For Colored Girls in Their 30s and 40s Who Feel Like Life May Have Passed Them By. The piece was written by Janelle Harris. https://theglowup.theroot.com/for-colored-girls-in-their-30s-and-40s-who-feel-like-li-1821646201 https://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie-varon/to-anyone-who-thinks-theyre-falling-behind_b_9190758.html Shoutout To My Sis: Damyionne Brown Website: www.thebooklfaida.com IG: thebookofaida Sign up for Stitcher Premium to listen to both seasons of Issa Rae’s fictional podcast, FRUIT! Visit stitcherpremium.com/FRUIT and enter code GROWN30 for 30% off! Sign up for FORMBeauty Visit formbeauty.com/gettingrown to get 10% off your order and free shipping on your first purchase. Listeners also get a free FORM Mini when you spend over $50. Your discount will be applied at checkout. Also, Visit Talkspace to get the support that you need in these mean streets of adult life. www.talkspace.com/grown Use the Coupon Code GROWN to get $30 off your first month! Email: GettinGrownPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @GettinGrownPod IG: @GettinGrownPod Facebook: www.facebook.com/GettinGrownPodcast

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Getting to the Root with Danielle Belton

CUNY TV's Black America

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 28:31

Award-winning blogger & Managing Editor of TheRoot.com, Danielle Belton joins Carol Jenkins to discuss her personal struggles with mental illness and her work at TheRoot.com.

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Episode 20: What are Jewish POCs?: The Decebilists

Art VS Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 101:50

In this episode Que Cee recaps the End of the Weak* (EOW) world championships, The Levi's Championship**, & also sits down with Emma Alabaster & Leo Furgeson of The Decibelists (http://www.thedecibelists.com); a duo of native New York activists & advocates of Jewish POC, musicians, educators & organizers that use their music as a tool of liberation for all. *End of The Weak is the world's longest running hip hop open mic, that originated in New York City in 2002. Since it's inception 16 years ago, EOW has established events in Montreal, Prague & Switzerland(where this year's championship was hosted.) Learn more at Http://www.facebook.com/eodub Follow on Instagram @eodub Special congrats to World Champion, NYC's own Osyris Anthem. Check out his latest project (also featured on TheRoot.com):https://youtu.be/7Cfk27KHLQI ** The Levi's Championship, an annual beatbox competition. Music Featured in this episode: - "bKrew" Osyris Antham feat Blake The Skorp: https://soundcloud.com/osyrisantham/bkrewft-blake-the-skorp -Opening & closing theme music produced by Tev95 of 95Labs: Http://www.soundcloud.com/95Labs References: Disect Podcast does long-form analysis of musical projects and albums.

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If Journalists Value Diversity, Why Are Newsrooms So White?

Midday

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 263:05

If diversity is a concept prized by journalists, why aren’t news organizations hiring and retaining journalists of color at higher rates? Three experts on the issue join Tom with some answers: Keith Woods is Vice President for Training and Diversity for NPR. Richard Prince is a veteran journalist who writes “Richard Prince’s Journal-isms,” a news column on diversity issues in the media. It appears three times per week on journal-isms.com and on TheRoot.com. And Farai Chideya is an author, journalist and a fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Her latest book is “The Episodic Career: How to Thrive at Work in the Age of Disruption.”

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An Extraordinary Recap: Insecure - "Hella Questions" (Feat. Monique Judge of The Root)

The Extraordinary Negroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 18:59

In latest installment of An Extraordinary Recap, we're joined by your favorite writer's favorite writer, the illustrious Monique Judge of The Root to discuss the ongoings of the second episode of the second season of HBO's Insecure, "Hella Questions". And for more from The Extraordinary Negroes: Facebook: The Extraordinary Negroes Twitter: @theextranegroes, #IAmExtraordinary Instagram: @theextranegroes Email: theextraordinarynegroes@gmail.com And if you're interested in supporting our movement, we graciously accept Patreon and PayPal donations.

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Better Technology, Horrible Connection

Mouthful

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 25:03

A monologue about a relationship turned sour because of a cell phone starts a conversations about technology, social media, and communication. Featuring conversations with a group of high school students from the Academy at Palumbo and tech life expert Stephanie Humphrey. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. We live in a generation where we can’t speak without abbreviation. All this wrong we have we can fix but this time we can’t use auto correct. — from "Better Technology, Horrible Connection" by Brandon Dejesus ![Better Technology Album (2).png](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a484743e00be2284446832/t/59360ba2be6594e28ba7e8b7/1496714170301/Better+Technology+Album+%282%29.png?format=1000w) * * * If you’re reading this, chances are social media was not a huge part of your high school experience. That may be a gross generalization, but let’s go with it. Imagine folding a digital reality into the already fraught social dynamics of middle school and high school. “Do you like me, check ‘yes’ or ‘no’” written on a piece of paper passed across the classroom under the watchful eye of a teacher has nothing on “likes” on Instagram and “streaks” on Snapchat. Yes, streaks. “It’s basically Snapchatting a person every day,” a student at the Academy of Palumbo told us. “It’s like a little fire thing that pops up and it shows how long you guys have been doing that.” Her longest streak? 300 days. Of course not every social media interaction, including streaks, is romantic in nature, but again, let’s go with it. Imagine one day, suddenly, your crush doesn’t Snapchat you. Out of nowhere, your streak is gone, and the relationship is thrown into unfamiliar territory: digital silence. But is that really all that different from what teenagers having been doing since the beginning of time? Tech-life expert Stephanie Humphrey thinks not: “I think the overarching thing that parents and adults need to understand is that nothing has really changed about the way that kids interact with each other on a fundamental level. They just have better tools than we did back in the day if you will.” the conversation Tech-Life Expert Stephanie Humphrey merges her passion for lifestyle media with in-depth tech expertise to show everyday people how empowering, enriching and fun technology can be. Stephanie is driven by the sole purpose of connecting people, particularly those underrepresented in technology, with the tech know-how to transform their worlds. Stephanie is proud to say that she has realized her dream of becoming a nationally syndicated media personality as the current technology contributor to ‘The Harry Show’ , hosted by Harry Connick, Jr, as well as a frequent guest on NewsOne with Roland Martin on TV One. Stephanie has also contributed her tech-life expertise to national media outlets including Al-Jazeera America, HuffPostLive , TheGrio.com , and BlackEnterprise.com. She is an on-air tech contributor to Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia” (WTXF) where she delivers tech news. Stephanie was also the technology writer for EBONY.com and a contributor to EBONY magazine , where she provided readers with the latest in apps, gadgets, and social media. She was the originator of the popular “Tech2** Go” column on TheRoot.com , and was most recently the spokesperson for HP, Inc. on the QVC shopping channel . And Stephanie uses social media to help hundreds of people understand tech basics with her weekly 60-Second Tech Break** on Instagram & Twitter. Clips of some of Stephanie’s work can be viewed on her YouTube channel. Helping students is the passion that drives Stephanie, and she has channeled this motivation into a seminar called ‘Til Death Do You Tweet’. The seminar, tailored to either students or parents, helps them understand the potential negative consequences of online behavior - especially through social media - and gives helpful advice on how young people can maintain a positive reputation in cyberspace. Stephanie is inspired by an innate curiosity to know why things work and an entrepreneurial spirit, which was the spark that started her on her present journey into tech-life media. Her expertise is built upon nearly a decade as a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin and engineering degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of Pennsylvania. further reading & resources For tons of resources for parents, guardians, and educators about all things media and technology, check out Common Sense Media. Watch the trailer for the documentary Screenagers and check out the resources and screening information on their website. Read this article from NYMag's The Cut about how social media can taint adult friendships. Consider the sometimes eerie ways social media and technology are beginning to blur the line between reality and fiction in this article from The Atlantic. Click here to learn more about Philadelphia Young Playwrights. commentary We should always remember to focus on what’s important in the real world and not what’s important on our phone! — Trinity Williams Read rising high school senior Trinity Williams' take on Episode Eight here. "Better Technology, Horrible Connection" is performed by Adbul Sesay under the direction of Christina May for the 2017 Young Voices Monologue Festival. Mouthful will be featured as part of the Fifth Annual Philadelphia Podcast Festival this summer! Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 23rd at 6 pm when we will be having a live show at the Kitchen Table Gallery in Kensington.

022: Step Away from the Pack and Create a Purpose Driven Business with Dr. Jon Higgins, QPOC Media Curator

The Out Entrepreneur | Bringing Our Whole Selves to Work | Conversations with Leading LGBTQ Bosses

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 30:07

Dr. Jonathan Higgins is an educator, speaker, and social media influencer proudly hailing from Southern California. He serves as a LGBTQ media curator focusing on the needs of queer people of color (QPOC), and his work has been featured in Mused Magazine, Contrast Magazine, and on sites like Blavity, TheRoot, and Attn. A mutual friend and colleague highly recommended that I interview Dr. Jon because of the knowledge bombs he was sure to throw on the show. I am thrilled he accepted the invitation to be a guest, and I am proud to say he delivered on the promise of inspiring a thoughtful conversation that will no doubt keep you hungry on the path of entrepreneurship. Tune in and prepare to learn what Dr. Jon's authentic truth looks like.

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022: Step Away from the Pack and Create a Purpose Driven Business with Dr. Jon Higgins, QPOC Media Curator

The Out Entrepreneur | Bringing Our Whole Selves to Work | Conversations with Leading LGBTQ Bosses

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 30:08

Dr. Jonathan Higgins is an educator, speaker, and social media influencer proudly hailing from Southern California. He serves as a LGBTQ media curator focusing on the needs of queer people of color (QPOC), and his work has been featured in Mused Magazine, Contrast Magazine, and on sites like Blavity, TheRoot, and Attn. A mutual friend and colleague highly recommended that I interview Dr. Jon because of the knowledge bombs he was sure to throw on the show. I am thrilled he accepted the invitation to be a guest, and I am proud to say he delivered on the promise of inspiring a thoughtful conversation that will no doubt keep you hungry on the path of entrepreneurship. Tune in and prepare to learn what Dr. Jon's authentic truth looks like.

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Inside the Beltway with Lauren Victoria Burke

The HBCU Nation Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 19:11

Anthony Ray and Lauren Victoria discuss Trump HBCU Executive Order, the HBCU Fly-In and much more.... auren Victoria Burke is a media owner, publisher and strategic communicator. Ms. Burke is the owner of Win Digital Media LLC, WDCPIX.COM and Burkewire News. She is a regular guest on News One Now with Roland Martin and MSNBC where she has been seen on Hardball with Chris Matthews and UP with Steve Kornacki. She has also delivered analysis on current events on The Tom Joyner Morning Show. Ms. Burke is a regular guest on WVON in Chicago, WURD in Philadelphia, WHUR in Washington and SIRIUS XM. Her written work has appeared in NBCNews.com, USAToday.com, TheRoot.com, Poitic365.com and newspapers across the United States via the National Newspaper Publisher's Association newswire. Ms. Burke maintains a strong working knowledge of WordPress, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, BookSmart, Adobe Bridge and Photo Mechanic. Ms. Burke was born and raised in New York.

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Lauren Victoria Burke - Bernie Sanders vs. Hillary Clinton and The Black Vote

The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2016 146:00

Listen to The Michael Imhotep Show, Wed. March., 2nd, 10pm-12midnight EST (7pm – 9pm PST) with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network. Our guest was Lauren Victoria Burke, managing editor of Politics365.com to discuss her article, “Bernie vs. Hillary: Who's Better for Black Voters?” that appeared on TheRoot.com and the Super Tuesday results, etc. 1) We covered an update on Flint, MI. Mayor Karen Weaver was interviewed today and talked about the new process of removing the damaged lead pipes. 2) Donald Trump is being exposed as a fraud and a con-man by Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. The lawsuit against Trump University is showing how much of a fraud the classes were. 3) Former Mayor of Detroit Dave Bing recently made statements that African Americans in Detroit are being locked out of Detroit's comeback. CALL IN WITH Questions/Comments at 1-888-669-2281. POST YOUR COMMENTS. WE MAY READ THEM ON AIR. Listen online at http://tunein.com/radio/Empowerment-Radio-Network-s199313/ or by downloading the "TuneIn Radio" app to your smartphone and search for "Empowerment Radio Network" or at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and for the podcasts. Listen to “The Michael Imhotep Show”, Monday – Friday, 10pm-12midnight EST with host Michael Imhotep of The African History Network. Visit our website for www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com more information and DVDs that deal with our history.

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1108: Running From The Laws

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2016 135:28

Rod and Karen are joined by Yesha Callahan writer for TheRoot.com to discuss her writing career path, Ben Carson's campaign shake up, Chris Brown accused of punching woman, Game of Thrones books gonna be late, Powerball Winner bails out boyfriend again, Blue Bell has the DOJ coming for them, President of Turkey references Hitler, Steven Avery evidence that wasn't allowed in court, Bundy terrorists at it again, Dexter Manley, man smothers child while playing a video game, father gets Macy's to put in changing tables, man throws a bottle over Christmas music and sword ratchetness. Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT @YeshaCallahan Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Voice Mail: 704-557-0186 Yesha's Website: http://www.yeshacallahan.com/ The Book Yesha Is Featured In: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XHRR420/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00XHRR420&linkCode=as2&tag=f002-20&linkId=N35CLBEMCBNFYHUX Sponsors: www.GetBevel.Com Code: TBGWT www.adamandeve.com Code: TBGWT

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On Why Good Food Should Be an Everyday Right for Everybody

The Rich Roll Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2014 112:13

You could say this show has been on a bit of a plant-based tear lately, and this week it continues with with my friend Bryant Terry – eco-chef, cookbook author, educator and most interesting to me, a renown social justice activist focused on promoting and healthy, just, affordable and sustainable food systems for all people – particularly the underprivileged living in underserved urban communities. His goal? To foster awareness, promote change and create opportunities for people living in urban food deserts — places where fresh, healthy, sustainable food is difficult or impossible to obtain.Why? Because good food should be an everyday right — not a privilege.Bryant’s got a slew of really beautiful cookbooks that fuse his Memphis family roots and the traditions of true southern African American cooking with art, music, literature a modern plant-based perspective. His most recent offering, Afro Vegan* was named one of the “Best Cookbooks of 2014″ by Amazon.com and his critically acclaimed Vegan Soul Kitchen* was named one of the best vegetarian/vegan cookbooks of the last 25 years by Cooking Light Magazine.Bryant’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Food and Wine, Gourmet, Sunset, Oprah Magazine and Essence and he has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show, Emeril, All Things COnsidered, Morning Edition, The Splendid Table, and The Tavis Smiley Show. In addition, Bryant has deleivered keynote addresses at countless events and on college campuses including Brown, Columbia, NYU, Smith, Stanford and Yale.In addition, TheRoot.com included him on its list of “100 most influential African Americans,” and Ebony magazine listed him on its annual “Power 100” list.Still not impressed? On top of everything else, Bryant is also the 2014 Artist in Residence at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, where he is curating interesting gatherings with an eye towards promoting deeper community roots.I could go on – Bryant's accolades are many – but you get the idea. This guy is so much more than a chef and cookbook author. Behind the affable disposition and congenial smile, Bryant is a true progressive; a boundary pushing, paradigm breaking community-minded advocate passionately devoted to promoting better access to healthful, affordable foods for urban African American and minority communities and tackling the industrialized food system that has made it far too easy for these economically challenged communities to shirk healthy habits in favor of cheap meat and the convenience of fast food.Bryant delivers the goods on multiple levels and this is an awesome conversation. A dialog that starts with food as the common thread that unites us all and veers into food politics, the economic aspects of food choice, food as a platform to create better communities and food as a vehicle for social justice.I sincerely hope this week's offering. Let me know what you think in the comments section below.Peace + Plants,PS – Make sure you listen all the way to the end or you'll miss Bryant's best KRS-On... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Jealous

PLATFORM

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2014 16:25

Ben Jealous, Partner, Kapor Capital, former CEO, NAACP Ben Jealous stepped down from his post at the NAACP at the end of 2013. The youngest president in its history, he began his career at age 18 opening mail at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Jealous has been a leader of successful state and local movements to ban the death penalty, outlaw racial profiling, defend voting rights, secure marriage equality, and free multiple wrongfully incarcerated people. He has been named to the 40 under 40 lists of both Forbes and Time magazines. He is #1 on TheRoot.com’s 2013 list of black leaders under 45. He holds a BA from Columbia University and a MA from the University of Oxford , where he was a Rhodes Scholar.

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America's History of Violence Towards African Americans - Slavery To Ferguson

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2014 132:00

Listen to The African History Network Show Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 8:00pm-10:00pm EST with host Michael Imhotep. 1) A recent article from "TheRoot.com" discussed a continuous history in the U.S. of a violence towards African Americans from Slavery to Ferguson, MO. her job on air and said that she was quitting to fight for the legalization of Marijuana in Alaska. We'll discuss this article and some of the underlying history. 2) We'll acknowledge some historical events that took place on this date in African American History. Call in with your questions at (914) 338-1375. If you want to learn more about African History and African-American History to counteract the negative images we see of ourselves on the TEL-LIE-VISION (TV), please visit www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com. We have information to Educate, Empower and Inspire people of African Descent throughout the Diaspora and around the world. We have a wide selection of African History and African American History DVD Lectures including "HIDDEN COLORS 1-3" and lectures from Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show.

The History of Marijuana Laws in America & Ahati Kilindi and Entheogens

Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2014 157:00

Listen to The African History Network Show Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 8:00pm-11:00pm EST with host Michael Imhotep. 1) Charlo Greene, TV News reporter of KTAV in Alaska quit her job on air and said that she was quitting to fight for the legalization of Marijuana in Alaska. We'll deal with some of the history behind Marijuana Laws in America. 2) Ahati Kilindi will talk about Enthogens and the power of the Mushrooms. He'll also talk about the Enthogenic Conference coming soon to Detroit. 3) A new poll from TheRoot.com asks, “What's your favorite African American TV Show”. We want to know what your favorite African American TV Show is and WHY? 4) We'll acknowledge some historical events that took place on this date in African American History. Call in with your questions at (914) 338-1375. Sign up for The African History Network email newsletter by texting the word "Kemet" to 22828. Listen to “The African History Network Show” with host Michael Imhotep as we interview some of our top Scholars, Monday-Thursday, 8pm-10pm EST at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theafricanhistorynetworkshow or www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com by phone, when we are LIVE at (914) 338-1375. Visit us at www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com. We have a wide selection of African History and African American History DVD Lectures including "HIDDEN COLORS 1-3" and lectures from Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show.

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Toss The Junk Food and Spring Clean Your Diet To Better Health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2014 58:00

As you Spring clean your closets is it time to do the same in your pantry and refrigerator? What about your snack drawer at work? Join me and my guest Tambra Raye Stevens as she shares how we can get the junk out our diets to eat healthier and feel better. Honored as the 2014 "Nutrition Hero" by Food & Nutrition Magazine, Tambra Raye is an inspiring speaker, writer, and food justice advocate. The award-winning Tufts-trained health communicator has emerged as a media source on healthy eating and living with appearances on NBC’s The Grio, WHUR-FM, Huff Post, Washington Post, Sirius XM Radio, NBC Nightly News, BET.com, TheRoot.com, and New America Media. She has spoken at Library of Congress, US Department of Agriculture, WK Kellogg Foundation, Howard University, American Public Health Association, and National Association of Black Journalists to name a few. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Season 4, Episode 12

Left of Black

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2014 34:07

Mark Anthony Neal is joined by TheRoot.com writer David Swerdlick to discuss his response to Orville Lloyd Douglas' article "Why I hate being a black man", the impact of bi-racial relationships on pop culture and our president, and the future of modern journalism. Later in this episode, Mark is joined by Esther Armah to talk about her Emotional Justice Project and its new holiday campaign, The F-Word.

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