Discriminology

On this episode, Malik will be interviewing HIV researcher, healthcare provider, and healthcare equity consultant, Dr. Oni Blackstock. We will discuss her unique experience as a Black organizational leader, her research, inequity in healthcare/workplace, and equity solutions that can be taken and applied to any professional environment.

On this episode we are looking to discuss civics beyond participating in the presidential election. We have noticed a general gap in understanding of how the lower levels of government function such as Congress, the Senate, state assembly, and other various local level governing bodies. We will look to produce an educational synopsis of this to promote a better understanding and increase overall civic involvement. To help us explore these topics we have New York State assembly candidate, Joe Sackman.

On this episode, we will discuss the Breonna Taylor case. Breonna Taylor was a 26 year old ER Technician that was killed by the Louisville Metro Police Department during the execution of a no-knock search warrant. Her death sparked outrage and demonstrations across the country. We will overview the case details and further explain complexities. What do you think justice looks like for Breonna?

On this podcast we encourage and equip you to have difficult yet necessary dialogue. We want to validate that we are not only willing, but effective in doing so. On this special edition of Discriminology, we will host Officer Brandon Guest and Lieutenant John Owen to share their perspectives and insights on the current social justice climate through the eyes of a police officer. How/can we mend race relations between law enforcement and the Black community?

This episode will discuss the origins and roots of the phrase “Black on Black Crime.” It is a phrase that has been weaponized and used to invalidate initiatives for justice and equality for the Black community. We will explain how it can obstruct insightful dialogue and delay thorough root cause analysis of crime in the United States. We will be assisted by special guest, Sandeep Dhaliwal. 

This episode will bring light to the racial disparity in healthcare relative to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. There are some alarming statistics highlighting how Black and Brown communities are disproportionately affected by the virus. We plan on unpacking exactly how and why this has transpired with the help of special guest, Jennifer Carmona. 

This episode will analyze why being colorblind or “not seeing color” regardless of intent can ultimately be gas-lighting for people of color. The term “white privilege” has become such a controversial topic. We will unpack this and discuss how it ties back to not acknowledging the inherent power structure in the United States. We will also speak on the importance of discovering personal blind spots, how to point them out, and overall how to have effective dialogue. We also plan on discussing how to effectively utilize one's privilege to better serve the community at large. Special guest Steve Kramer will be returning to help us discuss.

This episode will unveil the racially charged history and formation of Long Island, NY. This area in particular has systematically withheld socioeconomic opportunities from the Black community and we plan to not only bring light to these issues, but create a plan of action as to how to rectify. Our special guest, Jasmine Rashid, will assist in speaking on these issues.

This episode will explain the significance of the recent rioting and looting from a U.S and global history perspective. We will take a birds eye view of oppression and its byproducts across different historical events and cultures in an effort to present a clear understanding on what is happening today in the United States. This will be done with the assistance of special guest, Steve Kramer

This episode will explain the true meaning of the BLM movement, what the term “all lives matter” connotes in the context of today's climate, the importance of understanding context, and overall concepts to be aware of relating to the movement.