Anchored in historical oppression and modeled by stereotypes, the Model Minority myth continues to permeate, adding to injustice for all.

In this pod’versation @drjalinbjohnson with IA Associate Producer, Dr. Dustin Domingo, speak with Americans of Filipino, Hmong and Japanese heritage (respectively) about their lived experiences combatting and reconciling with the existence of the model minority myth.

Special guests:

Dr. Dustin Domingo (AP)

Mrs. Gleanne Kienzler

Dr. Leigh Sata

Mrs. Eda Moua Vang

This timely discussion focused on the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, takes place amidst the backdrop of historic social change.

For this pod’versation @drjalinbjohnson is joined by HBCU graduates from Howard University, Morehouse College and Oakwood University.

Learn something…as we explore the roots, the foundation and the legacy that is the HBCU.

Special guests:

Dr. Moosgar Borieux

Mr. Larry J. Gomez

Ms. Charmain Young

Ms. Tosha Bright (AP)

This timely discussion focused on the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, takes place amidst the backdrop of historic social change.

For this pod’versation @drjalinbjohnson is joined by HBCU graduates from Howard University, Morehouse College and Oakwood University.

Learn something…as we explore the roots, the foundation and the legacy that is the HBCU.

Special guests:

Dr. Moosgar Borieux

Mr. Larry J. Gomez

Ms. Charmain Young

Ms. Tosha Bright (Guest Associate Producer)

Continuing the discussion from the celebrated 'Expanding the Roots Series' (during Caribbean Heritage month - facilitated and produced by Dr. Nakisha Castillo), this episode of IA will explore more of the thoughts, issues and personal stories surrounding the Black diaspora, from a Caribbean perspective. (Part 2 of 2)

Special guests:

Dr. Moosgar Borieux

Dr. Nakisha Castillo

Mrs. Eulaine Laskey

Continuing the discussion from the celebrated 'Expanding the Roots Series' (during Caribbean Heritage month - facilitated and produced by Dr. Nakisha Castillo), this episode of IA will explore more of the thoughts, issues and personal stories surrounding the Black diaspora, from a Caribbean perspective. (Part 1 of 2)

Special guests:

Dr. Moosgar Borieux

Dr. Nakisha Castillo

Mrs. Eulaine Laskey

Continuing our discussion on Neurodiversity, a mother and son share with @drjalinbjohnson how they helped to accurately define the lived experiences of those living with Dysgraphia, were high functioning and twice exceptional students, all while self-advocating as a family, along the way.

Special guests:

Dr. Lynn Larsen 

Mr. Zach Larsen

Empowered. Support group. Sister circles. Women supporting women.

These were only a few of the themes that led to this discussion of how, while our stories are commonplace among many Women of Color, our realities are not commonly known.

Special guests:

Dr. Nakisha Castillo

Dr. Lata Murti

Dr. Leticia Rojas

Dr. Sheila Steinberg

Empowered. Support group. Sister circles. Women supporting women.

These were only a few of the themes that led to this discussion of how, while our stories are commonplace among many Women of Color, our realities are not commonly known.

Special guests:

Dr. Nakisha Castillo

Dr. Lata Murti

Dr. Leticia Rojas

Dr. Sheila Steinberg

‘Leaning on the shield’ has meaning and connotations that come with a special understanding…It is an unyielding accountability through bonds that stand the test of time.

In this episode of IA @drjalinbjohnson speaks with sorority sisters who share a wealth of love that comes from the many sister circles that have blossomed throughout the years.

Special guests:

Ms. Ardelia Aldridge, Ms. Tosha Bright, Ms. Adriane Hughes & Dr. Natalie V. Nagthall

Join the Insufferable Academics pod’versation as @drjalinbjohnson sits for a roundtable discussion with the sisterhood known as "M4."

Celebrate women supporting women, this National Girlfriends Day.

Special guests:

Dr. Melissa Bazanos Hutton

Dr. Marion Gutterud

Dr. Mallanie Harris

Dr. Marilyn Saucedo