RoundTable Consult

After a brief commentary about recent alterations in CDC quarantine recommendations and the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, our hosts explore various social rules that Black people impose against White people and themselves.  Are these justified or do they mask & cultivate our own insecurities?

Our hosts discuss contemporary rap artists who lobby against the lyrical content of their artistic product being introduced as evidence in related legal proceedings.  The broader context of responsible exercise of free speech is explored.

Join the conversation as our hosts discuss the insatiable drive to get more. Does a pursuit for more denote insufficient gratitude?  The discussion heats up when discussing the example of the Adam's versus Eve's compulsion for more. 

Jumoke Ifetayo jobs or hosts to discuss the necessity of reparations and the efforts of his organization to advocate for policies that fairly & reasonably promote efforts supportive of reparations.

Host, Dr. Mark Williams flies solo on thus New Year's Day special episode. Reflecting on controversial topics from 2021, he encourages a new year resolution to move beyond self-serving motives to altruism as an ideal worthy of aspiration. 

Join the conversation as our hosts discuss the complexities and constraints of marriage.  When things go south in the relationship can (or should) they feel like or be viewed as traps? The conversation is sparked by the announcement by actor, Ben Aflek, that he started drinking heavily to palliative his unhappiness in his marriage.

Join the conversation as our hosts debate whether members of a society have an obligation to protect other members of the community. Should vaccination and advocacy for gun regulations be integral parts of social responsibility.

Min. Allen Wilkinson joins the conversation to discuss the history of Hollween and the implications of its celebration in Christian homes. Should churches be involved in providing substitutes or should they remain distinctly opposed to any similar celebrations?

Our hosts discuss the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. Rittenhouse is the teen who carried a gun into the protests and riots in Wisconsin. He killed two and injured a third person but was subsequently acquitted of criminal charges on the basis of self-defense.  Regardless of one's feelings about the appropriateness of the verdict, a discussion about whether the law would work similarly for people of color is warranted and tackled on the RoundTable Consult.

Two very accomplished elders share their story about obstacles and successes if becoming successful Black women in an environment that is often hostile toward them. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of sharing the true story in their testimony.