Conversations with my Black Grandpa

By Breonne Trotman

Gain a deeper knowledge on different topics concerning the black community. Or simply listen in on a grandfather eager to engage with his granddaughter about who she really is.... more

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How many episodes does Conversations with my Black Grandpa have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

Conversations with my Black Grandpa episodes:

May 30, 2024 CWMBG Reversed: A Conversation with My Black Granddaughter
With this podcast being done preety consistently over one year, we realized that our other co-host, Breonne, never had the opportunity to have specific questions asked to her. So today is that day! With her recent graduation and job opportunities, Grand Sam takes the role of interviewer in "A Conversation with My Black Granddaughter."
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41min
April 10, 2024 Answering the Question: "How do we protect our most valuable assets as a black community?"
Our apologies for the late episode, but we hope you guys will learn something, remember something, or will do something based off of what you heard. See you in a few weeks!

Check us out on Instagram! @cwmbg
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32min
February 29, 2024 The Black National Anthem Controversy at the Super Bowl
If you search "Black national Anthem Super Bowl" on Youtube, not only will you find performances from different artists singing at the worldwide event, but also many videos giving their two cents about how this song shouldn't be sung at the Super Bowl. Listen in on our conversation about the importance of not letting other decide how black people should embrace their patriotism.
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31min
February 17, 2024 Answering the Question: "Why Do You Only Fight For Black People?"
This is a question Grand Sam gets a lot while doing work for the black community. Check out his insights on the questions and his stories involving it!
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35min
December 19, 2023 What it's like to Build Communities w/ Grand Sam
This episode's intro is rather raw compared to our others, but it is still a jet packed episode with stories, advice, and lessons that all future community builders, parents, and families would like to know.
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32min
November 01, 2023 What's On Grand Sam's Mind Lately?
In honor of it being our 10th episode, and Gram Sam's belated birthday, I thought it would be best to hear what's been on this 76 year old's mind.

Books Mentioned:
The Shaping of Black America by Lerone Bennet
Black Labor, White Wealth

People Mentioned:
Jane Elliot White
Ruthord B. Hayes
Governor Ceech

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50min
August 26, 2023 Navigating the Attacks on Black History in Schools
Listen in on how me and Grand Sam approach these new policies from the Department of Education in Tennessee.
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28min
June 29, 2023 Affirmative Action and the History of the Black Worker in America
In this episode you can learn about the history of the Black working class within America and how many skilled Black people were out of work due to racism and hiring discrimination. We also speak about what employers could do when approaching Affirmative Action to make it best work for them. Hope you enjoy your listen!
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34min
May 21, 2023 The Black Church and Its Influence in the Black Community (ft. Reverend Doctor Charles Tillman)
Listen in on our conversation about how influential the Black Church is and was for the Black community. Also hear about some ways Reverend Tillman is implementing different initiatives within his community in Richmond, Virginia! Follow us and Cashapp us on with the tag @cwmbg. See y'all in June!!

Book mentioned: Reclaiming the Village

Bible Verse Mentioned: John 10:10 NIV
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38min
April 30, 2023 Mass Incarceration and How The Black Community Should Approach It
Listen in on our unpopular opinions and ideas on how we should approach the issue of mass incarceration as black americans. Follow us on social media @cwmbg!! It is also our cashtag, so feel free to sow a seed as well!
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35min

FAQs about Conversations with my Black Grandpa:

How many episodes does Conversations with my Black Grandpa have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.