A conversation with Gramond McPherson about the ways in which the Orlando community of Paramore – a historically and still predominantly black community in central Florida – views itself and its history. His research project also explores how that community history is portrayed to the broader public.

A conversation with Dr. Clarissa West-White about 21st century solutions for issues facing minority communities across the state of Florida and the nation more broadly. Dr. West-White specifically talks about the value of undergraduate students becoming fully engaged in community projects and archival research as a form of civic engagement.

A discussion between Brandon Nightingale and Holly Baker about preserving church history in Orlando, Florida through the work of citizen curators and public history students. He shares his experiences related to the Carter Tabernacle Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in the context of his recent Public History coursework, including the creation of oral history interviews.

A discussion with Dr. Walter Greason about how the academic component of the Annual Zora Festival – the Communities of Color Conference – can deepen the impact of the organization nationally and internationally in terms of sharing community solutions.

A conversation with Dr. Mary Conway Dato-on, Crummer Associate Professor of International Business and Social Entrepreneurship, about the thoughts and principles used to create sustainable, on-going, social enterprises for the promotion of community change.

A discussion with Dr. Jill Jones, professor of English at Rollins College about Zora Neale Hurston’s impact on African-American literature and society.

A conversation with Dr. Leslie Poole, professor of Environmental Studies at Rollins College about human environmental interactions and the promotion of health and well-being in our community.

A discussion with Dr. Julian Chambliss, professor of History and Coordinator of the Africa and African-American Studies program at Rollins College about the community engagement experience as a part of Rollins College curriculum.

"Every Tongue Got To Confess" is hosted by Professors of History Julian Chambliss (Rollins College) and Robert Cassanello (University of Central Florida). In the same spirit as Zora Neale Hurston - famous African American novelist, short story writer, folklorist, and anthropologist - this podcast explores the experiences and stories of communities of color. In episode 6 we have a discussion of how local communities may be a partner to educational institutions through an ecosystem of curricular and co-curricular activities.

A discussion with New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow about the concerns facing communities of color in the United States.