Nubian Tigers Talk

In this episode we talk with Monique Haughton Worrell, who was removed from her elected position by Ron DeSantis. We talk about the governor's attacks against Black Floridian communities and about the specifics of her removal. Monique is a fighter though and her spirit of resistance come across clearly during the interview.

During this episode we speak with Tizgel High, a graduate of the class of 2000 about her experiences on the corporate side of hospital management. We cover issues such as the delivery of health care to rural communities and whether hospitals have some obligations to participate in the reparations discussion.

This episode is a continuation of the Knowing Your Allies series. There are a growing number of South Asians entering politics on the side of the conservative right, not only here but in the UK as well. We discuss this trend with Prachi Patankar, who helps give us some insight on why it is happening and what activists here need to do to combat the development.

In this episode we chat with licensed architect and urban designer/planner Dana McKinney about how her profession can help undue the decades of inequities caused by members of her profession. She is an example of some of the new architects of color who see a role for themselves in bringing justice and equity, as well as beauty and affordability to our Black and Brown communities. Dana is a member of the Princeton class of 2011.

In this episode we have a discussion with law professor Audrey McFarland about the impact of gentrification on Black communities. When new, higher income residents move in to Black communities, can the culture and cohesiveness of the community survive.

We have a conversation with Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson, a psychiatrist from Morehouse School of Medicine regarding the death of Tyree Nichols and the cumulative impact of various ongoing traumas on the mental health of the Black community. We had a good discussion concerning the elevated risk of harm people in mental health crisis have when interacting with the police. Finally Dr. Vinson had some good advice for all of us with respect to maintaining good mental health outcomes. Enjoy.

This is the second and final part of our discussion with artists JoAnne McFarland and Gayle A. Hall. The artists share their creative processes with us. They both talk about how prevents people from becoming their full and true selves. Each in their own way also discuss expanding the idea of where art can be found beyond the traditional work hanging on the wall in a gallery. Enjoy this fascintating conclusion to The Healing Power of Black Art

This episode is the first part of our conversation with artists JoAnne McFarland and Gayle Hall. Both JoAnne and Gayle shared their thoughts on what art is and what motivates them to create art. The type of art they create are different from each other but they both appreciate the power of words and use them throughout their work.

Dr. Alicia Christy, the Deputy Director of Reproductive Health, Veteran's Administration Office of Women’s Health returns to the show. We talk about the dangers women face when access to abortion procedure are restricted without regard to the woman's specific heath needs. 

Our three guests, Mary Nelson Glennon Threatt , and Dr. Janice Herbert Carter, join us to discuss some of the challenges Black voters are facing in Missouri, Alabama, and Georgia in these mid term elections. Voter suppression through gerrymandering, through ultra strict voter registration requirements, as well as attempts to intimidate Black voters through challenges at the polls. We'll also take a look at the two hot races in Georgia: Stacey Abrams against Brian Kemp and the battle Raphael Warnock is in with the less than qualified candidate, Herschel Walker.