Ep. 85 – Colored Conventions and the Long History of Black Organizing
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by Race and Democracy
7M ago
P. Gabrielle Foreman, PhD, is an award-winning professor of English, African American Studies, and History. A leader in the field of Black digital and public history, Dr. Foreman has been recognized for co-creating projects that build community and institutions while addressing pipeline and equity issues. As a teacher, scholar, and mentor, Dr. Foreman is committed ..read more
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Ep. 84 – Latino Voting Power, Democracy, and the 2024 Elections: A Conversation With Sergio Garcia-Rios
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Dr. Garcia-Rios was born and raised in Durango, México, but considers El Paso, Texas, his second home. His research investigates the formation and transformation of Latino identities as well as the political implications of these transformations. He also examines voter turnout, political participation and public opinion, especially among Latino immigrants.   Dr. Garcia-Rios's other academic interests include issues related to Latinos and the Voting Rights Act, border issues and border research, and the politics of Mexico. He served as Director of Polling and Data at Univision Ne ..read more
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Ep. 83 – Entertaining Race: A Conversation with Michael Eric Dyson
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Michael Eric Dyson is a man of many talents. As a professor, he has taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, including Princeton, Brown, and Georgetown. He is currently a Distinguished University Professor at Vanderbilt University, where he holds positions in both the College of Arts & Science and The Divinity School. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dyson is also a gifted writer and media personality. He has authored over 25 books, including seven New York Times bestsellers, and has won numerous awards for his literary contributions, including the 2020 Langs ..read more
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Ep. 81 – How Change Happens: A Conversation with Cass Sunstein
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Cass R. Sunstein is currently the Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard. From 2009 to 2012, he was Administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. He is the founder and director of the Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy at Harvard Law School. Mr. Sunstein has testified before congressional committees on many subjects, and he has been involved in constitution-making and law reform activities in a number of nations. Mr. Sunstein is author of many articles and books, including Republic.com (2001), Risk and Reason (2002), Why Societies Need D ..read more
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Ep. 80 – Truth Teaching Under Attack: Consequences of Failing to Teach America’s Racial Past and Present: A Conversation with Dr. Shaun Harper
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
A prolific and energizing speaker on a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, Shaun Harper has delivered hundreds of keynote addresses around the world, to audiences comprised of thousands. He also is founder and executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. Dr. Harper has published 12 books, and is author of more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and other academic publications. Shaun Harper, Ph.D. is the Clifford and Betty Allen Professor at the University of Southern California ..read more
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Ep. 79 – Shoutin’ in the Fire: A Conversation with Danté Stewart about Black Joy, Grief, and Survival
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Danté Stewart is a minister, essayist, and cultural critic. He is author of Shoutin’ In The Fire: An American Epistle. Named by Religion News Service as one of “Ten Up-And-Coming Faith Influencers”, his work has appeared on CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, ESPN’s The Undefeated, Sojourners, and more. He received his B.A. in Sociology from Clemson University. He is currently studying at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga ..read more
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Ep. 78 – Divisions: A New History of Racism and Resistance in America’s World War II Military, A Conversation with Tom Guglielmo
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Thomas A. Guglielmo is Associate Professor of American Studies at George Washington University. He has a PhD in History from the University of Michigan. His first book, White on Arrival: Italians, Race, Color, and Power in Chicago (Oxford, 2003), won the Organization of American Historians' Frederick Jackson Turner Award and the Society of American Historians' Allan Nevins Prize. His second book, Divisions: A New History of Racism and Resistance in America's World War II Military (Oxford University Press, 2021), won the Society for Military History's Distinguished Book Award. His articles have ..read more
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Ep. 77 – Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: A conversation with Estevan Delgado
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Estevan Daniel Delgado (he/him) is the Director for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Estevan has formal project management experience running large-scale government grants and program management experience fundraising and designing trust-based grant making opportunities and events for the Hispanic Impact Fund at Austin Community Foundation. In his professional and community-based work, Estevan seeks to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure belonging for those underrepresented in spaces of power, espec ..read more
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Episode 76: Black Entrepreneurs and Social Justice: A Conversation with X-Factor Capital
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Rodell Razor has over 10 years of experience in launching and coaching small and mid sized businesses. He has developed valuable skills in business strategy, operations, sales, leadership, and human resources through the businesses he launched as well as through corporate roles held at various firms. In addition to being CEO and Founder of X-Factor Capital serves as a director and co-founder on the Board of ConstructDiversity. Jeremiah Captain has over 15 years of experience in sales marketing, public relations, and talent management. He has held various leadership roles in his entrepreneurial ..read more
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Episode 75: How the Word is Passed: Author Clint Smith on Reckoning with Racial Slavery
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by Dr. Peniel Joseph
1y ago
Clint Smith is a staff writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of the narrative nonfiction book, How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, which was a #1 New York Times Bestseller and was longlisted for the National Book Award. He is also the author of the poetry collection Counting Descent, which won the 2017 Literary Award for Best Poetry Book from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. Clint received his B.A. in English from Davidson College and his Ph.D. in Education from Harvard University. T ..read more
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