In this second episode of Flesh 'N Bold, we explore what it means to raise a Black son in America. Can Black parents practice a colorblind approach? How does Nia measure up? We ask our own parents. Listen and find out!

Show notes:

• The experiences of African American mothers raising sons in the context of #BlackLivesMatter. The Professional Counselor, 9(1), 67-79. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.roosevelt.edu/10.15241/jrj.9.1.67--Joe, J. R., Shillingford-Butler, M., & Oh, S. (2019).

• The development of consciousness of self and the emergence of racial identification in Negro preschool children". Journal of Social Psychology. 10 (4): 591–599--by Clark, Kenneth; Clark, Mamie (1939)

• How a Psychologist’s Work on Race Identity Helped Overturn School Segregation in 1950s America By Leila McNeill

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard

Editor: Wayne D. Garris, JD

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

In this first episode of Flesh "N Bold, we wonder if you can celebrate July 4th (US Independence Day) and still be "woke". We discuss history, identity, Americanness and power. Listen and find out!

Show notes:

• "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" --Frederick Douglas

• Why African Americans Struggle to Celebrate Independence Day -- Cheryl Brown

• When the Fourth of July Was a Black Holiday -- Ethan J. Kytle

• How Place Matters: Unpacking Technology and Power in Health and Social Care -- B. Poland, P. Lehoux, D. Holmes, and G. Andrews

• Theories of Social Inequality: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives (Third Edition) -- E.G. Grabb

Producers: Nia J. Heard and Nevin J. Heard

Editor: Wayne D. Garris, JD

Music: Clay-Podington Bear; LA-Podington Bear

Brother & Sister doctor (MD&PhD) and professor duo introduce Flesh & Bold, their podcast. They take on race, racism, identity, intersectionality, and more. But why should you listen to them? In this episode, they tell you who they are and why you should listen. Class is now in session...