Evandra Catherine is currently a full time PhD student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Her program is Special Education and Disability Policy. Her research interest focuses on national policies that impact the education of Black boys, particularly those with receive special education services. She considers herself a Pan Africanist and political activist. Her overall purpose is to empower Black peoples to acknowledge their contributions and collective identity. [...]

Upon obtaining his Master's Degree in Social Studies-Citizenship, Jones worked vigorously in the Philadelphia Public School system. As a professor, he also teaches courses in the area of community leadership. An accomplished lecturer, writer and public speaker, Jones has become a beacon of hope within the community as he strives to continue his focus concerning the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the African born Americans as well as descendants of the African Diaspora. He [...]

There are times in life that we are rocked to our core. My calling in life is to help people when the feel stuck in situations. Using the therapeutic relationship to give individuals, couples, families the coping mechanisms needed to move forward in their lives and functioning. Restoring the peace of individuals is so important to me, and I take pride is using therapy to help do that. There is no one size fits all model of therapy, however Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has worked well with [...]

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On this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series we discussed Roland Martin and his ambush of Dr. Umar Johnson. Why did Roland Martin feel the need to question Dr. Umar's credentials, his family, and his stance on black men marrying black women? Why did Do you think Roland Martin is an opponent of black liberation? Also, we discussed Jay-Z's new album 4:44 and his much talked about song "The Story of O.J." Within this song it's implied that Jay-Z is bringing attention to O.J. Simpson's [...]

Come and get your soul food...... Since the days Africans were enslaved in America they have survived off of the food their slave master considered the bad parts of the animals they were eating. The African people used their creativity to create meals that have lasted to this day. These meals were so good that they became the preferred meals over the meals the slave owners were used to eating. Today's effects of generations of eating soul food are not as glorious as one might expect. Acco [...]

On this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series we discussed black America and its use of social media. Is it hurting or helping our cause? Are we so addicted to likes that we have abandoned reality? Do we use social media to  help empower our people or has social media helped to further divide us as a people? The various social media outlets can be a very tool for our people if we use them correctly to spread positive and empowering messages. Those of us who have access to infor [...]

On this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series we discussed Betsy Devos and how her cuts to the education budget will affect black school children. Philando Castile was brutally murdered by former police officer Jeronimo Yanez, who received a not gulilty verdict in the trail for the murder of Castile. What can black America do to better protect ourselves? Lastly, we discussed the current promotion of substance abuse within the mainstream Hip Hop scenes. Why is it cool [...]

On this episode of the Freedom Train Podcast Series, we discuss whether or not black America should boycott the NFL for blackballing Colin Kaepernick, and should Bill Maher be boycotted for calling himself a "House Nigger"?  We often call for boycotts when members of other racial groups demean a member of our community. When is the proper time to boycott an institution that has disrespected our co [...]