Black and Highly Dangerous

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Episode 205: Academic Apartheid w/ Dr. Sean Drake Dec 08, 2021

Show notes

For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Sean J. Drake, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and a Senior Research Associate at the Maxwell Center for Policy Research. They begin the conversation by discussing Dr. Drake’s background and interest in studying race and inequality in schools (39:30). They then tackle myths and misconceptions about racialized educational inequality (49:50). Next, they turn their attention to Dr. Drake’s book , Academic Apartheid (57:10), and the evolution of school segregation over the past 60 years (1:04:40). They close by discussing potential solutions to racialized inequality in education (1:11:50) and Dr. Drake’s upcoming project (1:17:00).

Other Topics Include:

00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne

05:40 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

36:50 - Introduction of the Topic

1:27:30- Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Sean Drake - https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/cpr_about.aspx?id=152471363329 | @SeanJDrake1
Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb - https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520381377/academic-apartheid

Episode 204: Supply Chains, COVID, and Tech Dec 01, 2021

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (4:25). Next, they discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse case and the verdict for the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial (13:30). They also have a conversation about the supply chain issue (23:30), the new COVID-19 variant (30:30), the future of technology (37:38), financial cheating (46:35), the latest Billboard rankings (48:52), and binge-worthy TV (51:40).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast

Episode 203: Giving Thanks Nov 24, 2021

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne reflect on their journey to reaching 200 episodes and celebrate the holidays by giving thanks. After checking in (00:30), they highlight their favorite episodes over the past year (11:00) and give thanks for their many blessings (40:45).

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast

Episode 202: The Black Women & Girls Fund w/ Dr. Maria Johnson Nov 17, 2021

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Maria Johnson, the founder and chairperson of the Black Women and Girls Fund. They begin the conversation by learning more about Dr. Johnson’s journey to becoming a sociologist and public policy scholar (46:40). In addition to discussing her research on Father-daughter relationships in the Black community (58:25), they also talk about her transition from professor to founder of a donor-advised fund (1:12:25). They close out the conversation by learning more about the Black Women and Girls Fund—including the motivation behind and mission of the fund (1:16:23) and various project supported by the BWGF (1:29:00).

Other Topics Include:

00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne

07:55 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

40:05 - Introduction of the Topic

42:35 - Learn More about Dr. Maria Johnson

1:33:45- Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Dr. Maria Johnson - https://drmariajohnson.com
Black Women and Girls Fund - https://bwgfund.org

Episode 201: Defund Fear w/ Zach Norris Nov 10, 2021

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome a very special guest, Zach Norris—the Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and the author of Defund Fear, which explores the concept of safety without policing and prisons. In addition to discussing Zach’s journey to abolition (39:20), they discuss his collective campaign to close youth prisons (46:20) and his motivation for writing Defund Fear (51:30). Next, they discuss myths and misconceptions around the defund movement (57:00) and how Zach’s personal experiences with harm informed his beliefs about and vision for public safety (1:04:10). They close the episode by discussing Zach’s upcoming projects (1:10:25) and his advice for those interested in community advocacy (1:14:45).

Other Topics Include:
00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne
03:50 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News
32:20 - Introduction of the Topic
35:10 - Learn More about Zach Norris
1:21:00- Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Zach Norris - https://zachnorris.com | @ZachWNorris
Ella Baker Center - https://ellabakercenter.org

Episode 200: Reproductive Rights w/ Dr. Zakiya Luna Nov 03, 2021

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Zakiya Luna, a Dean's Distinguished Professorial Scholar in the Department of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. They begin the conversation by discussing whether and how the reproductive rights conversation has evolved (42:30) as well as myths and misconceptions surrounding reproductive issues (45:15). Next, they discuss her recently published book, Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: Women of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice (48:15). Specifically, they explore what it means to achieve reproductive justice, the unique issues women of color face within the movement, and how women of color are helping to push the conversation forward. They close the episode by discussing her co-edited volume, Black Feminist Sociology: Perspectives and Praxis (1:02:05), her perspective on a pop culture controversy (1:06:50), and the impact of Black women on broader social movements (1:13:45).

Other Topics Include:

00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne

04:45 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

36:30 - Introduction of the Topic

39:25 - Learn More about Dr. Luna and her path to Sociology

1:24:10- Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Dr. Zakiya T. Luna website - http://www.zakiyaluna.com
Black Feminist Sociology - https://blackfeministsociology.com
Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: Women of Color and the Fight for Reproductive Justice - https://nyupress.org/9781479831296/reproductive-rights-as-human-rights/

Episode 199: Broken Promises? Oct 27, 2021

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (09:00). The hosts then discuss other major news topics (20:45), including a new police bill in Philadelphia, Facebook rebranding efforts, the relationship between sleep and health, the CRT debate, and wealth inequality (33:00). Next, they focus on politics and the Biden infrastructure bill (45:45). They close by having a conversation about the latest news in entertainment (1:03:30), including Lil Boosie’s homophobic comments and Alec Baldwin’s movie set incident.

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
A man was 'covered' in poop after a passing plane dumped toilet waste over his backyard, lawmaker says - https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-man-windsor-covered-poop-plane-drops-toilet-waste-backyard-2021-10
A woman on a SEPTA train was sexually assaulted while other riders failed to intervene, authorities say - https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/18/us/philadelphia-train-rape/index.html
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Additional Actions on the Use of a Booster Dose for COVID-19 Vaccines - https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-additional-actions-use-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccines
Boosie Badazz Hurls Vile Words at Lil Nas X in Homophobic Tweet - https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9650161/boosie-badazz-lil-nas-x-homophobic-suicide-tweet
Teacher placed on leave after video shows her wearing makeshift headdress and mimicking Native American dance during class - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teacher-video-headdress-mocking-native-american-dance-placed-on-leave/

Episode 198: White Space, Black Hood w/ Professor Sheryll Cashin Oct 20, 2021

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Professor Sheryll Cashin, the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law, Civil Rights and Social Justice at Georgetown University. They begin the conversation by discussing Professor Cashin’s professional journey from law clerk under Thurgood Marshall to author of five books (32:25). Next, they discuss the motivation behind her most recent book—White Space, Black Hood—which traces the history of anti-Black residential caste (40:00). They also have a conversation about the anti-black processes that reproduce residential segregation (45:40) and concrete steps that policymakers can take to enact racial equity (55:30). They close the episode by discussing her book, The Agitator's Daughter (1:17:05).

Other Topics Include:

00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne

05:50 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

30:05 - Introduction of the Topic

1:24:05- Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Professor Sheryll Cashin - https://sheryllcashin.com/ | https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/sheryll-d-cashin/
White Space, Black Hood - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609000/white-space-black-hood-by-sheryll-cashin/
The Agitator's Daughter - https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/sheryll-cashin/the-agitators-daughter/9780786721726/

Episode 197: Re-Imagining Black Women w/ Dr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd Oct 13, 2021

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For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome a special guest, Dr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd, a lawyer and full professor of political science at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. They begin the conversation by discussing her background as well as the motivation for her new book, Re-imagining Black Women (27:55). They also have a conversation about the narratives surrounding Black women in politics (38:10) and the unique challenges they face compared to men in politics (52:15). They close by discussing her organization, the Association for the Study of Black Women in Politics (1:01:25), her favorite historical and contemporary political figures (1:07:15), and advice for those interested in law and politics (1:11:05)

Other Topics Include:

00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne

04:31 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

26:20 - Introduction of the Topic

1:15:35 - Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

Resources:

BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
Nikol Alexander-Floyd - http://nikolalexanderfloyd.com/index.html | https://polisci.rutgers.edu/cb-profile/nikol
Re-imagining Black Women: A Critique of Post-Feminist and Post-Racial Melodrama in Culture and Politics - https://nyupress.org/9781479850891/re-imagining-black-women/
The Association for the Study of Black Women in Politics - http://www.asbwp.org/index.html

Episode 196: Melanin and Medicine w/ Dr. Uwemedimo Oct 06, 2021

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For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo, a board-certified pediatrician, social impact entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Melanin & Medicine. During the conversation they discuss her experience as and journey to becoming a pediatrician (37:20) as well as how she moved beyond self-sacrifice and toward self-preservation as a medical professional (43:30). Next, they discuss her goals as an advocate (47:50) and her motivation for building Melanin & Medicine (53:15), a multi-six-figure company that offers support to BIPOC women physicians interested in shifting careers. They close the episode by having a conversation about ways to develop purpose-led businesses (57:36) as well as the joys and challenges of full-time social entrepreneurship (1:01:55).

Other Topics Include:

00:30 - Check in with Tyrell and Daphne

07:57 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

32:45 - Introduction of the Topic

36:00 - Learn More About Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo

1:13:15 - Tyrell and Daphne Reflect on the Interview

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