Bedford and LaMisha are joined by Jason Sweeting, co-owner and co-creator of Naturally Perfect Dolls. With his wife and business partner Angelica; Jason was recently featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, where they secured a deal with Shark Damon John. Together, they discuss what its like to have had a Black president in the White House, and how the self-esteem of little kids can be affected by having dolls that look like them.

In the post presidential election climate, where the name “Trump” has become a hate filled slogan, racism and intolerance seems to have been condoned by the next president of the United States. Dr. Bedford Palmer interviews Star Ringgold, who called out a racist patron in a coffee shop who was loudly explaining why Oakland is a bad place due to its Black residents.

Bedford and LaMisha discuss the revolutionary legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how his vision remains current.  They describe their worries in terms of  the ramifications of having an attorney general who has no interest in social justice. During RealTalk, LaMisha and Bedford share messages from Namers, and focus in on the grieving process in relation to the end of the Obama presidency. The Self Care tip is the Power of Going to the Doctor.

Bedford and LaMisha welcome you to 2017 and the Spring Semester of Naming It. They explore relationship dynamics and the importance of communication, as they discuss their reactions to the performances of Denzel Washington and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis in Fences and the controversial plot of the HBO series Insecure. Bedford asks for listener input, in terms of the impending Presidential Inauguration. Let us know how you plan to make it through that weekend by leaving us a message at (607) U-NAME-IT “607-862-6348.” The Self-Care Tip, “The Power of Being Unplugged” challenges us all to take a step back from electronics and social media. Also, keep listening at the end of the episode for a sneak peak at some of our new content (#RealTalk: 1-on-1).

In the 2016 finale of Naming It Bedford introduces the new Naming It listener voicemail (607) U-Name-It (862-6348). LaMisha and Bedford mark the end of Naming It’s first season with an exploration of the concepts of anger, revenge, and forgiveness while awaiting the outcome of the sentencing of Dylann Roof. They close out the episode with The Power of Forgiveness as the Self-Care tip of the week.

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Dr. Diana Peña & Germán Cadenas joined Bedford and LaMisha as guests in order to lend their expertise on DACA, AB 540, Dreamers, & the reality of racist immigration policy. #Realtalk focuses on the impact of uncertain immigration policy on vulnerable communities.

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In this episode, we discuss our reactions to the continuing “whitelash” following the presidential election, overtly racist conservativism, and rightwing attempts to kill academic freedom through an online black listing of professors. During #RealTalk we share our reactions to the death of Fidel Castro, and focuse on the restriction of emotions in marginalized groups (i.e., we’re not allowed to be angry). Our #SelfCare tip of the week is Coloring Your Emotions. Also listen for how to help support the protesters at Standing Rock.

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In this episode, we discuss our reactions to the election results. #RealTalk focuses on ways to talk about the election, particularly with co-workers and family members who may not share your relationship to social justice. Our #SelfCare tip of the week is the Power of the Personal Narrative, and we encourage you to examine the stories that you tell yourself, about yourself, through a lens of empowerment.

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This is a special #RealTalk short that was taped on election night. Bedford talks about what he thinks we all need to do in the wake of this election, and shares some wisdom from his mentor. It’s all about Resilience.

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Bedford shares his experience living at the intersection of Black & Male identities, and the harmful impact of the stereotype of “The Dangerous Black Man.” LaMisha recaps an all too common negative narrative about Black men in relationships, and shares her hope that shows that showcase blackness would capitalize on their platform in order to introduce a more positive counter narrative. The Self-Care Tip of the Week is “The Power of Empowerment” and we encourage you to enact empowerment in the ways that inspire you the most.  

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