Let's Talk: Conversations on Race

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Creating Generational Wealth in the Black Community Apr 14, 2022

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In this first episode of Season 5, financial manager, Michelle Sinclair Doyley, tells us that though Black people were often barred from past opportunities to accumulate wealth, we can begin now. We can take steps to turn the tide for our children and our children's children - even if we don't have a lot of money to save or invest. Join us for this riveting conversation!

SPECIAL Black History Month EDITION: The Courage, Excellence and Honor of The Tuskegee Airmen Feb 21, 2022

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In this SPECIAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION, we provide a cameo of the brave aviators who helped to secure our victory in WWII. My very special guest tells us some of the courageous exploits of these honorable men and how they turned the tide of history in more ways than one.

Suicide Risk in Black Youth Jan 13, 2022

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Why is suicidal behavior on the rise among Black youth? In this episode, I interview psychologist, Dr. Ellen-ge Denton about her suicide research in Guyana, South America. How might this research make sense of some troubling data here in America?

What is Cultural Appropriation -and what is it not? Dec 30, 2021

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Is it cultural appropriation when Black musicians play Classical music? What about when white musicians sing jazz or gospel? When is it appropriation and when is it appreciation? To help us make sense of all of this, I interview award winning author Dr. Jeffrey McCune, Director of the Frederick Douglass Institute at the University of Rochester.

When Black Kids Attend Majority White Schools Dec 16, 2021

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In this episode I interview Kimberly Brown, advisor to a Black Student Union at a mostly white suburban high school. What do Black students who attend majority white schools experience? What can be done to help mitigate some of the negative impact?

Growing up with Racist Family - and Becoming Anti-Racist Dec 02, 2021

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In this episode I interview friend Jeff Bickford who grew up with racist family and racist ideas, but rejected those ideas in his youth and adulthood. We don't always have to be the product of our surroundings.

What is an Anti Racist Curriculum - and why are parents coming to blows over it? Nov 11, 2021

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Over the past several months, many school board meetings across the country have turned into near fist fights, always over the same things: masking and Anti Racist Curricula. In this episode, I interview Shane Wiegand and Kesha James, co-leads of the Pathstone Anti Racist Curriculum Project. What is it and why is it so controversial?

Voter Suppression: are we losing ground? Oct 28, 2021

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In this episode I interview attorney John Bradley who speaks about the tactics being used to limit the vote. Why is this happening and why is it dangerous?

Being Biracial is Complicated Oct 15, 2021

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This is a sneak peak into a book I'm writing about being biracial - and the sometimes difficult journey of finding racial identity.

Covid Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community Oct 01, 2021

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Black people die from Covid at a higher rate than anyone else, and yet, Black people are the most hesitant to receive the vaccine. Why is that and what can be done about it? Join me as I interview infectious disease expert, Dr. Angela Branche. This is a great episode for anyone who is hesitant, even if you aren't Black!

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