Sox and Sandals Podcast

On this episode Oba and I are just chillin and chopping it up about life. We hadn’t seen or talked to each other in a while. We ended up discussing. Oba’s first journey into having a salaried position and what that transition has been like for him. I talk about my mismanagement of money while I was in corporate sales, making good money but spending more than I was making and racking up credit card debt.

Most importantly, Oba is at that point in his life where he wants settle down and I do my best to help him stop chasing that Rihanna’s and the SZA’s and find himself an Ari Lennox! Oba solicits from the listeners, specifically from married women, questions that a single brotha that’s looking for wifey should ask the women that he’s dating. What questions can he ask that will weed out those that are not looking for a long-term relationship and to find a proper wifey candidate. Listen and enjoy!

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Some folks said that they didn't see the original episode post in the SoundCloud timeline, so this is simply being reposted as Episode 115.1

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On this episode I sit with one of the country's premier cowboys. Ramontay McConnell is a former Arizona State Sun Devil football players turned professional cowboy. Ramontay grew up in the south riding horses and once he reached his 20’s he decided to follow his passion full-time.

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On this episode I sit with one of the countries premier cowboys. Ramontay McConnell is a former Arizona State Sun Devil football players turned professional cowboy. Ramontay grew up in the south riding horses and once he reached his 20’s he decided to follow his passion full-time. I can’t fully confirm this, but Ramontay quite possibly may have been the inspiration of Old Town Rd by Lil’ Nas X ! Listen and enjoy!

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On this episode I speak with my guy Sanabah Kuyateh. He is from The Gambia in West Africa and he is a descendant the griots of West Africa. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to history and particularly African history. We discuss how the trans-saharan slave trade influenced the transatlantic slave trade. A lot of modern day Africans don’t have extensive knowledge on what happened to their ancestors that were shipped away in the transatlantic slave trade. Very similar to how in America, we were taught that African countries are mostly “3rd world” countries and they mostly live in huts… We discuss the migration story of Hebrew Israelites to “Negroland” and “The Land of Judah,” we touch on the Mandingo people, the Mali Empire, Timbuktu, West African Mythology, the Dogon and their philosophy, the possibility of black American migrating back to Africa and how we might be treated when we come back, and go down many other rabbit holes.

On this episode I speak with my guy Mike Cage. He's a father, husband, barber, radio/tv personality, real estate agent, and overall boss! He has own beard oil, and is the creator of the NW HairGods Barber Battle based in Portland, OR. Mike tells his story of how he left corporate America and how he's never looking back!

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Guest:

@pdxhairgod

On this episode I discuss religious conviction (or lack thereof) with my guy G. Wade. G is an up and coming comedian in Portland, OR and he is also a military veteran. He shares about how he had some life changing revelations while stationed in Iraq and reading various religious texts.

We begin the episode discussing G's journey in comedy, our favorite comedians, the genius of Dave Chappelle and Katt Williams, game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Blazers vs Golden State, and the white supremacist energy that Nick Bosa brings to the San Francisco 49ers locker room. We get into the meat of the conversation pertaining to religious conviction at 34:30 mark... Enjoy!!!

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On this episode I sit down with Shanice Clarke who is running for the Zone 2 seat on the Portland (OR) Public School Board. Shanice shares her story of getting into college after completing her GED, to then getting her Masters. We discuss issues of how the Portland Public School system is failing black and latino children at a disproportionate rate, police officers in schools, staying vigilant to affect change while in an appointed political seat, and more... @shanice4pps has been on the campaign trail for months now and the election started the day that we recorded this episode (May, 1 2019)

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Black Voices United is a community organizing and advocacy structure striving to create new opportunities for black community members to engage in educational, informational and political spaces throughout Oregon, with a specific emphasis in the Portland Metropolitan Area. This movement is focused on centering Black voices and providing pathways for Black community members to safely engage in local politics that directly impact their day-to-day lives.

This event took place at Maranatha Church in NE Portland, OR on April 13th, 2019. This event showcased the candidates running for the Portland Public Schools Board.

Moderator:

Sam Thompson

Participating Candidates:

Zone 1 - Andrew Scott

Zone 2 - Shanice Clarke and Michelle Depass

Zone 3 - Deb Mayer

Zone 7 - Robert Schultz

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This episode was a live recording that took place April 18, 2019 at Abundant Life Church in Portland, OR. This event was a fundraiser for Camp ELSO, which is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering youth of color to explore the possibilities of careers in science fields by exposure to unique outdoor learning opportunities while nurturing a love for the outdoors.

I had the opportunity to interview two amazing people that are doing incredible work in the realm of environmental justice. Amira Streeter is the Natural Resources Policy advisor for Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Edward "Eddie" Hill is an Urban Planner and Community Systems Designer. Listen and enjoy as these two share their story of the journey that led them to pursing their careers.

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On this week's episode Maundo and I listen and react to a 1954 video entitled "The Secret of Selling the Negro." The Secret of Selling the Negro depicts the lives, activities, and consumer behavior of African American professionals, students, and housewives. A

Business Screen reviewer noted that the film focused on the “bright positive” aspects of the “new Negro family.” The film was created in partnership with Ebony and Jet magazine, in cooperation with the United States Department of Commerce. The purpose of the film is to encourage racist white business owners to set aside their racist misconceptions and get to the money. In the 40's and 50's black families fled the Jim Crow south and moved north and west to take advantage of job opportunities that didn't involve sharecropping.

Maundo and I react to the clips and also go in depth to discuss the aftermath of Nipsey Hussle's death

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