On this episode of Black@Wharton, we're talking about Africa. Join us as we explore what makes the Wharton experience a global one both academically and socially specifically in the context of our Black community and Africa.

Special thanks to our guests: Dr. Kanyinsola Obayan Arigi, Professor Katherine Klein, Alain Kaze, Nicole Carter, Chris Maddox, and Saphir Esmail.

On this episode of Black@Wharton, we explore Black History & Black Futurism. From space to healthcare to the human genome, we explore the possibilities of a better future for all.

This episode will kick off the second half of the inaugural season by bringing the people to the forefront. This episode, we will continue where we left off - the Whitney M. Young Conference. Each year, the Wharton African American MBA Association (AAMBAA) organizes a two-day conference dedicated to highlighting Black professionals who have built on Whitney M. Young’s legacy, and celebrating the amazing strides we continue to make in both the private and public sectors. As the longest running student-led conference at From Wharton alumni who have seen AAMBAA grow from the beginning to business owners receiving funding from the conference to some of the keynote speakers at the event. With live interviews, we will give a behind the scenes look at the Black@Wharton community.

On the third episode of Black@Wharton we discuss Black Legacy. How the past shaped the present and inspires us to build for the next generation. You will learn 1) about activist & business leader, Whitney M. Young’s contribution to the Civil Rights Movement and Black economic prosperity, 2) how his life’s work & vision for the future has left its mark on Black business today, and 3) the incredible work the Black@Wharton team has done to make the 49th WMY Conference truly amazing.

Special thanks to all of our guests on this episode: Michael Blake, Solo Ceesay, Nicole Bonsu, Tori Orr, and Kendall Rankin.

TEAM:

Co-Hosts & Producers - Chauneice Davis & Rotimi Fadiya

KEY RESOURCES:

On this episode, you will learn 1) how the Wharton program is structured in both formal and informal ways to achieve the feeling of a deeply connected community, 2) how the Black@Wharton community goes further for its members to help them feel at home in a fast-paced two-year program, and 3) how anyone interested in applying to Wharton can refine their application for a higher chance at admission!

We have special guest students who showcase the depth of the Black@Wharton community. Special thanks to our guests - Anita Sheares, Chetan Panda,Kori Carter, Lionel Okono Ango, Joshua Nyangon, Tori Orr, Toluwase Oladapo, Antionnette McDermott, Blair Mannix, Maxine Adekoya, Eddie Banks-Crosson, and Dean Erika James.

Team:

Co-Hosts & Producers: Chauneice Davis & Rotimi Fadiya

Editor: Chauneice Davis

Primary Resources:

The Wharton School MBA Information pages

Black@Wharton Instagrams

@Blackatwhartonpod

@Blackatwharton

@WMYConference

@AndFriendss

Music license(s) via Storyblocks

What is Black@Wharton?

On this episode of the Black@Wharton podcast, co-hosts Rotimi Fadiya & Chauneice Davis will set the scene. Explain what Black@Wharton means–because with nearly 5 decades of history, Black@Wharton is so many things at once. It’s a coalition of student groups, it’s a home-base for MBAs of African descent, and it’s a deeply connected community. 

Special thanks to all of the guests who made this episode come to life: Dr. Pamela Jolly, Nafisa Rawji, Marques Stevenson, Adam Lawal, Eddie Banks-Crosson, Dempsey Simonis, and Dean Erika James.

Shownotes:

Co-Hosts & Producers: Chauneice Davis & Rotimi Fadiya

Editor: Chauneice Davis

Music license via Storyblocks

Key Resources:

https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/notables/university-leaders/deans/wharton-school-deans/

https://www.federalreservehistory.org/people/andrew-f-brimmer

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/brimmer-andrew-f-1926/

Check out the full trailer previewing the upcoming season of Black@Wharton, the Podcast. 

Hosts Rotimi & Chauneice are on a mission to digitally preserve the incredible accomplishments & initiatives occurring within the Black@Wharton community. From faculty to students to professional leaders this podcast features a little something for everyone. Listen to the trailer to learn more! 

And, stay tuned for our premiere episode airing, Tuesday, November 15th! 

Shownotes:

Co-Hosts & Producers: Chauneice Davis & Rotimi Fadiya

Editor: Chauneice Davis 

Music license via Storyblocks

Chauneice Davis and Rotimi Fadiya are the hosts of the Black@Wharton podcast. They are two second year MBA students on a mission to bring to light the amazing diversity, intelligence, and magic embedded in the Black community at the Wharton School. Think of us as a digital archive for the amazing work happening within and around our community.

The Black@Wharton podcast continues the African American MBA Associations' near 50-year legacy of augmenting the professional, academic, & social development for students of African descent at the Wharton school & beyond.

You might be asking yourself – who is this podcast for? Students, Alum, Business professionals, thought leaders? The simple answer is yes. With our wide-ranging season we will have a little something for everyone!

Stay tuned for our upcoming FULL TRAILER release on November 8, 2022! And, our first episode will launch Tuesday, November 15th!