From Bricktown

In this show Dr. Bob discusses Kamala Harris, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart and Bob Dole. You will hear about revolution summer and why we need to live life in the now

In this weeks episode Dr. Bob Drakeford recounts his time in 40 projects getting beat in basketball because the court was 20 feet longer. He also discusses the answer to concentrated poverty through mixed income housing. Politics, Race, Family and more you will enjoy this on your next adventure in nature.

Episode 11: In this episode Dr. Bob Drakeford discuss owning one of the three Black owned RV Parks in the Nation. Carrboro, trips to DC, His roots in Hector McMillan and Washington Drakeford

In this Episode Dr. Bob Drakeford talks with his mentor Dr. Ed Bell. The two discuss the challenges and triumphs Black graduate students and Black Faculty at predominantly white institutions

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses basketball and life in New York vs. North Carolina. He also discusses expansions to the Oasis RV Park and Conference Center in Marston, NC

In this Episode we learn about the Plantation on the Plains, political organizing in South Orange County, and how basketball provided opportunities for college and beyond.

In this Episode Dr. Bob Drakeford discusses his origin story and hometown Bricktown, a crime-free Black neighborhood. He also discusses his friendship with Neal Satterwhite and the value of brotherhood. We get a surprise visit by Dr. Bob’s son Bobby and learn about his work as a teacher. This show is smooth and easy so get active and enjoy it on a nature walk or a Sunday jog on a weekday:-) enjoy

In this Episode we are joined by Marrel Foushee who discusses his background and how he met Bob Drakeford. The episode is full of reflection, knowledge, and laughter. Enjoy on your next walk or drive.

In this Episode Dr. Robert Drakeford discusses his history of becoming the “protest candidate” and Mayor of Carrboro North Carolina. He then juxtaposes his political protest with the current world-wide protest in response to the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, and the systemic cultural of violence towards black and brown humans.

This week Dr. Robert Drakeford discusses some of the pivotal political personalities he has met in life and begins his story of becoming the first African American mayor of Carrboro North Carolina.