Illogical by TRUTH

On today's episode, we speak on shedding light on local contracting (DBE) and why it is essential for empowering local civic engagement. We will connect this conversation to Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta and the explosion of minority/underrepresented wealth.

We cover questions like:

• How did you get into community engagement?
• What role does local government have in wealth creation? (Historically and now)
• What are the unknowns about municipal/local contracting? 
• How can we make municipal contracting make sense to the average person?  
• Why current approaches to tackling the inequity in government contracting aren't working (and how it actually leads to more inequity and predatory behavior).

About Our Guests
Dr. Kristin N Williams is the founder and CEO of The Amalgamation, a Raleigh-grown national ecosystem of small disadvantaged businesses working together to overcome the common hurdles in government contracting and foster equitable partnerships. She's an advocate for small business success, disadvantaged business empowerment, and public procurement reform.

Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence

Part #2:
According to civil rights activist and Shaw University graduate Ella Baker, "One of the things that have to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going." 

That quote encapsulates our podcast theme, where we decode the language, decisions, and hidden areas of local power that often seem illogical to residents. 

In part 2, we continue exploring Ella Baker's legacy. We dig more into correlations in today's racial/justice movements vs how Ella Baker handled them. We covered:

1. Ella's belief is that "Strong people do not need strong leaders."
2. Changing the mental model of challenging the system.
3. The idea of servant leadership.

About Our Guests
James White is an adjunct professor and national DEI voice. Marie Stark is the Shaw University archivist, where she cares for, preserves, and provides research assistance on the historical materials of Shaw University for students and researchers.

Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence

According to civil rights activist and Shaw University graduate Ella Baker, "One of the things that has to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going." 

That quote encapsulates our podcast theme, where we decode the language, decisions, and hidden areas of local power that often seem illogical to residents. 

In part 1, we explore Ella Baker's legacy, where she and other members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) set the stage for local empowerment.  We dig into:

1. The basement of Shaw was the start of a local movement…where are the basements now? Is there evidence of a location for the early meetings of SNCC?
2. Who is Ella Baker and why is she unique and important to understanding local government?

About Our Guests
James White is an adjunct professor and national DEI voice. Marie Stark is the Shaw University archivist, where she cares for, preserves, and provides research assistance on the historical materials of Shaw University for students and researchers.

Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence

Hosted by Terrance Ruth, this podcast decodes the language, decisions and hidden areas of local power that often seems illogical to residents. Our goal is to empower people to engage locally and to understand how significant it is to be aware and active at the local level. Once local government is logical, it will become meaningful and provide the benefits that allows for people to live a thriving life.

Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence.