Let's Talk: Conversations on Race

Latest Episodes:

The Crazy, Beautiful, Complicated Life of Biracial People Nov 15, 2022

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Listen in on this engaging conversation between Stacey Green, Jobina Jones-McDonnell and me about the joys and complexities of being biracial.

Who are the Good Parents - and is America Truly a Meritocracy? Nov 02, 2022

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It was phenomenal speaking with CEO Deb Hanmer. In this episode we talk about her work helping parents advocate for their children and then we discuss the question of whether America truly is a meritocracy.

Modern School Segregation Oct 18, 2022

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In this first episode of Season 6 I interview journalist and author Justin Murphy. We talk about why schools across the nation are still heavily segregated - some more than others. Why does segregation persist and what can be done about it?

We Belong Here Jul 20, 2022

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Race Replacement Theory says that white people are slowly being replaced in the US by non-white people. Those who subscribe to this theory don't like that idea - at all. They think that America is a white nation, that it should always be a white nation and that Black people, and other POC, do not belong here. Black people have been told this for so long that many suffer from Imposter Syndrome, a perpetual sense of not truly belonging. In this last episode of Season 5, I discuss the roots of this syndrome and disclose it for the lie that it is.

Marriage! Jul 12, 2022

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Marriage is on the decline throughout the Western world. Why is that? Why is marriage important, and if you are married, how can you safeguard your marriage? What unique marriage challenges do Black people have? Listen in on this riveting interview with LaShunda Leslie Smith who, with her husband, has been working to strengthen marriages for many years.

The Importance of the Arts in the Black Community Jun 24, 2022

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Dancer and choreographer Nicolette Ferguson joins us to discuss why the arts have been so crucial in the Black community.

Should We Send Our Kids to HBCUs? Jun 10, 2022

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Why were HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) formed? Why do we still have them and why are so many Black parents sending their kids there? Here I speak with Dr. Julia Stevenson about her college years at Hampton University, an HBCU in VA, why she went there and why those years were so important to her life and career as a surgeon.

Raising Black Daughters May 27, 2022

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How can we raise Black daughters who are strong and confident and who know who they are despite colorism, hypersexualization and false notions that they are less beautiful than white women? Pastor Jenn Bibb shares poignant wisdom in this compelling interview.

Raising Black Sons May 12, 2022

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Pastor Timothy Bibb joins Let's Talk discussing the joys and challenges of raising Black sons in America.

Inner-city Violence and the Power of the Black Church Apr 28, 2022

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Pastor Melvin Cross joins us to discuss two crucial topics: violence in the inner-city, and the power and importance of the Black church. What are some of the causes and solutions of inner-city violence and how does the Black church fit with the racial reconciliation movement?