Discussions of Truth

Discussions of Truth

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  • Divest Black Lives - Sharika Soal

    Sharika Soal is an American celebrity publicist and social media personality who has worked for various outlets in the entertainment industry. She is the former content curator for The Huffington Post, a publication where she was also contributor.   

    Soal was born in Chicago and raised in Ames, Iowa. In 1989, she was adopted by foster parents, and since an early age, according to her public testimony, she was abused and molested by her adopted father. She has been public concerning her experiences from the ages of 11-17, and of how her adopted mother would always choose her husband over Soal.  

    After working at Interscope records, she became the Publicist for a number of agencies and publications. The following are the companies she worked for: DollHouse Radio, Nati Celebrity Services, Tamra Simmons Branding Agency and The Hype Magazine

    She now runs her own public relations firm based in Los Angeles, California.   

    #BwDivest

    1 hr 19 min
  • Systematic racism - a Colonial bi-product. A discussion with Gerald Horne

    Dr. Gerald Horne holds the Moores Professorship of History and African American Studies. His research has addressed issues of racism in a variety of relations involving labor, politics, civil rights, international relations and war. He has also written extensively about the film industry. Dr. Horne received his Ph.D. in history from Columbia University and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and his B.A. from Princeton University.

    Dr. Horne is the author of more than thirty books and one hundred scholarly articles and reviews. His current research includes an examination of U.S.-Southern African relations since the so-called “Anglo-Boer War” at the end of the 19th century and an analysis of the Political Economy of the music called “Jazz” from the late 19th century to the present.   *University of Houston

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ken LaCorte talks media imbalance

    Founder of LaCorte News - Ken LaCorte was longtime executive at the Fox News Channel, running its online division for a decade.

    In an attempt to bridge the political divide and bring readers to neutral ground, LaCorte left Fox News in 2016 and subsequently launched his own news site.  In 2018 he recruited former NPR editorial director Michael Oreskes and former Fox News executive editor John Moody to launch LaCorte News, "a digital news startup with the stated goal of restoring faith in media."

    1 hr
  • Is systematic racism a product of Colonialism
    Dr. Hamdesa Tuso, Historian Brian Knowles and Dr. JP Linstroth join panel to discuss the current racial climate in America and its global reverberation.
    Dr. Hamdesa Tuso is a first time guest to program. Bio: he was born and raised in Oromia in the Ethiopian Empire. He began his
    activism for social justice during his high school - he joined the Arsie Basic Schools Movement
    (ABSM) when he was in grade nine and served in the leadership role for six years. ABSM was
    established to spread literacy among the peasants in the Rift Valley of Oromia. In addition,
    ABSM advocated for social change and justice for the landless peasants who were being
    exploited and abused by the absentee landlords during the feudal reign of Emperor Haile
    Selassie. His journey in search of more knowledge led him to pursue higher education in
    Australia and North America. He attended Avondale College, NSW, Australia, receiving a B.A.
    and subsequently pursued his graduate education at Andrews University, Berrien Springs,
    Michigan, where he received his M. A., and Michigan State University where he obtained his
    Ph.D.
    Professor Tuso started his professional career in the field of international education. He served as
    the International Student Advisor for five years and the Director of the Office of International
    Programs and Services for three years (both at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia).
    During the last three decades, Dr. Tuso has taught at five universities in the field of Peace &
    Conflict Studies in U. S. and Canada – more he recently taught at the Department of Peace &
    Conflict Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    During the last three decades, he has played in critical roles in the formation of several Oromo
    organizations – the Oromo Committee for Immigration & Refugees (OCIR, Chair), Oromo
    Community Organizations (OCR, Chair), Oromo Studies Association (OSA) (founder),
    Shanachaa Jaarsummaa (Chair) (www.shanachajaarsummaa).
    He is the Director of the African Working Group (AWG) www.(africaworkingroup.net) and he
    served as Associate Editor of the Horn of Africa Journal for over 10 years. For further
    information regarding Professor Tuso’s professional accomplishments, research & publications,
    and history of activism for social justice and peacemaking activities, you may visit his website
    (www.hamdesa.com).
    “DISCUSSIONS OF TRUTH”
    “ANTI-RACISM,
    COLONIALISM, & EDUCATION”
    July 8th, 2020
    Recap overview:
    • Mr. Brian Knowles, Manager, African, African-American, Latino, and Gender Studies, School District of Palm Beach County (PBCSD)
    • Dr. Hamdesa Tuso, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice, University of Manitoba
    Topic discussion points: Anti-Racism, Colonialism, & Education. Quick synopsis: Mr. Brian Knowles brings to the discussion his views about the “Eurocentric” problems associated with the American education system. He believes a greater effort needs to be made to “decolonize” American education and to make certain all voices are heard as equals. Dr. Hamdesa Tuso, who has spent the majority of his life living in exile as an Oromo-Ethiopian and having lived in Australia, the United States, and Canada, demonstrates through his academic acumen an understanding of colonialism and racism. It is important to place the current era following the murder of the African-American, George Floyd, in perspective and where we may go from here in terms of conflict resolution and dialogue and peacebuilding. The discussion on anti-racism and racism was lively and demonstrates how much needs to be done to make progress and to create a better environment about these sensitive issues and to address “racism”, not only in the United States, but wherever it exists.
    2 hr 2 min
  • Kevin Galalae - UN sustainability agenda
    Kevin Galalae is a Canadian human rights activist, author, historian and the world’s foremost independent authority on covert geopolitical programs and policies with respect to decarbonization and depopulation. Galalae occupies a truly unique role in the world today and an unprecedented position as a lone outsider and formidable force without official function or the support of any government, but who nevertheless imposed his will on the UN system, the Holly See and governments around the world and forced them to steer away from covert methods of depopulation towards overt population control legislation, therefore single-handedly reshaping the post-World War II international framework for peace and setting mankind on a new course. Kevin's studies: Global Public Health at University of Michigan International Economics at Columbia University Environmental Science at Stockholms Universitet International Relations at University of Leicester Distance Learning Political Philosophy at University of Oxford  Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga at Sampoorna Yoga Teacher Training History of Architecture at McGill University History of Art and German Studies at University of Victoria The Role of Medicine in Population Control and Civilization Building from the Dawn of Civilization until the Present Time. Med Clin Res, 3:1
    1 hr 5 min
  • Bill Arkin - Terrified government: An American coup
    William M. Arkin (born May 15, 1956) is an American political commentator, best-selling author, journalist, activist, blogger, and former United States Army soldier. He has previously served as a military affairs analyst for the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.  - wikipedia
    47 min
  • Gary J Byrne - former secret service for Bill Clinton
    Is America at a cross roads?  Is it in crisis?  Is there systematic racism in US police departments? These area all addressed by highly trained law enforcement and former US soldier, Gary J Byrne.  Author of #1 NY Times best selling book: Crisis of Character.
    1 hr 35 min
  • On Autism. Temple Grandin
    Overcoming challenges by autism spectrum disorder, Temple Grandin obtained a B.A. from Franklin Pierce College, an M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University and Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois.
    Grandin teaches courses on livestock behaviour and facility design at Colorado State University and consults with the livestock industry on facility design, livestock handling, and animal welfare. She has appeared on television shows such as 20/20, 48 Hours, CNN Larry King Live, PrimeTime Live, 60 Minutes, the Today Show, and many shows in other countries. She has been featured in People Magazine, the New York Times, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, the New York Times book review, and Discover magazine. In 2010, Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people. Interviews with Dr. Grandin have been broadcast on National Public Radio and she has a 2010 TED Lecture titled "The World Needs ALL Kinds of Minds." She has also authored over 400 articles in both scientific journals and livestock periodicals on animal handling, welfare, and facility design. She is the author of "Thinking in Pictures", "Livestock Handling and Transport," "Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals," "Guide to Working with Farm Animals," and "Humane Livestock Handling." Her books "Animals in Translation" and "Animals Make Us Human" were both on the New York Times best seller list. "Animals Make Us Human" was also on the Canadian best seller list. Her latest book, Calling All Minds, was a New York Times best seller for middle school students. Her life story has also been made into an HBO movie titled "Temple Grandin, staring Claire Danes," which won seven Emmy awards and a Golden Globe. The movie shows her life as a teenager and how she started her career.
    Temple was inducted into The Women's Hall of Fame in 2017.   In 2018 she was made a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.   - Grandin.com
    48 min

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