Naming It

Bedford and LaMisha were joined by Dr. Adisa Anderson, a Black psychologist and musician who works as a clinician at Counseling & Psychological Services at UC Berkeley. They discussed What’s Going On with the movement towards impeachment of Trump, and the trial of Amber Guyger (and the predictable special treatment giving to a white police officer who murdered a innocent Black man, while trespassing in his home). During RealTalk, we focused in on Dr. Anderson and his work as a psychologist and community organizer on the UC Berkeley campus.

LaMisha connects with Dr. Monica McLemore, Professor in Family Health Care Nursing at UCSF and Clinician Scientist at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH). They discuss recent legislative assaults on reproductive rights in Alabama,

Bedford sits down with psychologist, professor, author, and director of the Director of the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis at UT Austin, Dr. Kevin Cokley (@KevinCokley1). They talk about mentorship, developing your voice as a professional, and the importance of having an impact. Dr. Cokley shares his thoughts on Black organizations and the need to examine our relationships to past trauma.

Bedford and LaMisha are joined by Conscious Intuitive Life Coach, Dr. Rocio Rosales Meza. They discussed What’s Going On with white saviorism in presidential politics in the form of Marianne Williamson. During RealTalk, the hosts interview Dr. Rosales Meza and discuss her work in social justice and social media. Particularly they focus on the concept of decolonizing our minds and finding mental health through reclaiming indigenous practices. 

Bedford & LaMisha check in about Juneteenth and the absence of a how @Real_Tunes provided a Google Doodle stand-in. They also discussed What’s Going On with folks not wanting to watch “When They See Us” and the difference between discomfort and trauma, as well as the Plain View Project that exposed violent, racist, xenophobic social media post of police all over the country. During the RealTalk segment, the hosts discuss the recent hearing on H.R. 40 in the House of Representatives on the need to look into providing reparations to Black Americans who are descended from those who were enslaved in the United States. 

Bedford and LaMisha talk about celebrities stealing the shine from hard working Black she-roes. They talk about “What’s Going On?” with teachers taking photos while holding a noose. In #RealTalk the Hosts discuss the problems with arming teachers in a country where Black students are constant targets.

Dr. Gillian returns for an update on her work in the Natural Hair Movement, and to talk about the television debut of the Back to Natural: A Documentary Film on Revolt TV, Monday, May 6th at 7pm PST (10pm EST). She shares her experience interacting with New York City law makers and her part in supporting New York's ban on hair discrimination. Dr. Gillian also discusses California State Bill 188 - The CROWN Bill. 

Bedford and LaMisha discuss the habitual softening of language around lynching and white terrorism in the US media. They provide some insight on their reactions to Democratic 2020 Presidential Primary candidate Pete Buttigieg and his answers about firing his Black Police Chief; an Op-Ed claiming that Kamala Harris cannot be elected because she owns a gun; and a conversation about the intersectional problems with Joe Biden's treatment of Dr. Anita Hill. During the #RealTalk segment, the hosts discuss ‘The C.R.O.W.N. (Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural hair) Act in California.

Bedford and LaMisha give a shout out to the DND (Dungeons & Dragons) community before shifting gears and talking about “What’s Going On” with the recent arson committed against Black churches. They explain how these attacks are part of an ongoing effort to traumatize Black communities in the name of white supremacy. The hosts go on to discuss some to the social justice problems with the Trump tax code and give another 2020 campaign update. During the #RealTalk segment, LaMisha conducts an interview with Don Woodson, Director of the UCSF Center for Science Education & Outreach and talks about the recent news around wealthy people buying their children’s way into college, the dividing of POC with misguided affirmative action lawsuits, and tips for getting into college.