Racially Speaking

By David Phipps

This is a podcast dedicated to diving into the intersection of education, faith, and racial injustice.

With careers in both ministry and academia, along with his unique racial and ethnic identity, D... more

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How many episodes does Racially Speaking have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

Racially Speaking episodes:

March 21, 2022 Episode 24 - everything education with Howard Graduate student, Allana Dye
David and John-Mark are joined by Radford University alumnus and current Howard University graduate student, Allana Dye, to discuss all things education. The three discuss cultural differences between navigating predominantly white institutions (PWI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), as well as the current polarization of secondary education.
Allana is currently working on her Masters in education, and has so much to share about the reality of public education, and sheds honest light on what is and is not happening.
Show Notes:
6:36 - Allana shares why she chose to go into education
29:47 - the impact of having BIPOC professors.
58:55 - hope for moving forward

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1h 29min
March 07, 2022 Episode 23 - Joe Rogan, defining "justice," and the Super Bowl
David and John-Mark spend some time unpacking some of the controversy surrounding popular podcast host, Joe Rogan, and his repeated use of the "N"-word on his show. The two hosts also share their thoughts on both the sentencing of officer Kim Potter, as well as Gregory and Travis McMichael and Roddie Bryan, and what it means for "justice." Last, they end by giving their thoughts on the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime show. Show Notes:
6:24 - Discussion on Joe Rogan
35:17 - Justice, Kim Potter, Gregory and Travis McMichael, and Roddie Bryan.
110:40 - Super Bowl Hafltime Show.
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1h 24min
February 13, 2022 Episode 22: CRT, Censorship, and Education with Alethea Lamberson
David and John-Mark are joined by justice advocate and podcast host of the Roll Down Podcast, Alethea Lamberson, to have a candid discussion about the false narratives surrounding Critical Race Theory, the injustice of several censorship bills being passed in FL, VA, NH, TX, TN, and much, much more. The crew also details out the dangers of inconsistency when it comes to justice work, and give their takes on the current book banning debates in schools.
Last, Alethea and John-Mark share some heartfelt thoughts about the works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impacts his work both had and must continue to have for us to progress.
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1h 48min
January 14, 2022 Episode 21: A New Chapter for the Pod with John-Mark Walker
David and former guest, John-Mark Walker, catch up and forecast some new elements coming to the podcast! The two also share what they've been learning and hope to see as we enter into 2022.

Show notes:
"Caste"
https://www.amazon.com/Caste-Origins-Discontents-Isabel-Wilkerson/dp/0593230256

"Permission to be Black"
https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-Black-Journey-Jay-Z/dp/0830847278/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DFF2JSB8UKTY&keywords=permission+to+be+black&qid=1642106686&s=books&sprefix=permission+to+be+black%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1

"A Promised Land"
https://www.amazon.com/A-Promised-Land-Obama-Audiobook/dp/B08HGH9JMF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+promised+land+barack+obama&qid=1642106770&s=books&sprefix=a+promise%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1

Colin in Black and White
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12624928/

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1h 17min
December 21, 2021 Episode 20 - How we got here…
Racially Speaking celebrates episode 20 by having a candid conversation with a very familiar guest.
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1h 39min
November 03, 2021 Episode 19 - hip hop, fragility, and academia with Dr. Stephanie Bradley
David sits down with colleague and sociology professor, Dr. Stephanie Bradley, to have one of the most eclectic conversations yet. Dr. Bradley shares how her identity as a white woman informs her teaching philosophies, and why she is so unapologetic with her advocacy for others. Later, the two go down several hip hop deep dives, as well as swap perspectives on the relationship Christianity has with social justice.
Show Notes:
"Caste"
https://www.amazon.com/Caste-Origins-Discontents-Isabel-Wilkerson/dp/0593230256
"How to be Antiracist"
https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Antiracist-Ibram-Kendi/dp/0525509283/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34ONZYP5CZ9JG&dchild=1&keywords=how+to+be+antiracist&qid=1635909686&qsid=134-8810352-9037445&s=books&sprefix=how+to+be+anti%2Cstripbooks%2C173&sr=1-1&sres=0525509283%2CB08M2BKBR5%2C1952663326%2CB08BDRJ5J4%2C1689012056%2CB08HVF1FLT%2CB08VLVZ4W9%2CB08B2V6Y3N%2CB09CRQFNPQ%2CB086V1NJSF%2C9124030953%2C180132378X%2C059324253X%2C0711245215%2C1568585985%2CB08GFVLDZZ&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
"White Fragility"
https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=white+fragility&qid=1635909876&qsid=134-8810352-9037445&s=books&sr=1-1&sres=0807047414%2CB08TZ1MSQH%2CB0915M7LNR%2CB089TWSD4X%2CB07KPQKWP2%2CB08DSYQ5TZ%2C0807074128%2C0593230574%2CB08KFHWXYL%2C1728209803%2CB084GHDG4L%2C1513807668%2C0525509283%2C147585773X%2C1541700430%2CB07SPH223P&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
800 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza
https://www.facebook.com/800-Degrees-Wood-Fired-Pizza-802722376589168/
@hiphopexlab
https://www.instagram.com/hiphopexlab/
@vtditc hip hop studies
https://www.instagram.com/vtditc/
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1h 25min
October 19, 2021 Episode 18 - "It's systemic" - mental health and the need for change with Brooke Carroll
David discusses mental health and the systemic issues that pervade the criminal justice system with long-time friend and mental health corrections counselor, Brooke Carroll. Brooke also shares her personal experiences with assimilation and navigating her bi-racial identity as well as raising her beautiful daughter.
Show Notes:
"His Testimonies My Heritage”
https://www.amazon.com/His-Testimonies-My-Heritage-Women/dp/1784983756
"When they See Us"
https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549
"13th"
https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741
"Fruitvale Station"
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334649/
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1h 9min
September 24, 2021 Episode 17: “We get super powers, too!”
David discusses all things Shang Chi, Marvel Studio’s latest super hero movie, with two familiar guests.
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1h 18min
September 07, 2021 Episode 16 - the olympics, mental health, and double standards with Alethea Lamberson
David catches up with co-host of The Roll Down Podcast over on the Chasing Justice Podcast Network to debrief about some of stories that circulated during the Tokyo Olympics. The two also discuss the current rise in mental health awareness for prominent athletes, and why it's imperative to confront double standards.
"Untold Documentary"
https://www.netflix.com/title/81026439
"Naomi Osaka Documentary"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZRls7B7uzY
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1h 20min
August 01, 2021 Episode 15: Dismantling White Supremacy with Ashley Bush
David catches up with artist, designer, business owner, and advocate, Ashley Bush, to discuss the importance of confronting and dismantling white supremacist ideologies in our individual lives.
Show Notes:
"Hair Love"
https://www.amazon.com/Hair-Love-Matthew-Cherry/dp/0525553363
"Eyes that Kiss in the Corners"
https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-That-Kiss-Corners-Joanna-ebook/dp/B08FKB8ZWX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UU0C1E2806MM&dchild=1&keywords=eyes+that+kiss+in+the+corners&qid=1627854549&s=books&sprefix=eyes%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-1
"The Friend who Forgives" by Trillia Newbell
https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-That-Kiss-Corners-Joanna-ebook/dp/B08FKB8ZWX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UU0C1E2806MM&dchild=1&keywords=eyes+that+kiss+in+the+corners&qid=1627854549&s=books&sprefix=eyes%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-1
"God's Very Good Idea"
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Very-Good-Idea-Delightfully/dp/1784982210/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=trillia+newbell&qid=1627854621&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFJTTczNFk1VDhNVksmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5ODc1NzE4NVpSTjdJWERZRkgmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDQxODYxNVFMSURORUZJNU5RUCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
PBS on the Black Church
https://www.pbs.org/show/black-church/
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1h 3min

FAQs about Racially Speaking:

How many episodes does Racially Speaking have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.