Episode 41: College Investment Racial Disparity

Is there a racial disparity regarding the return on a College Education Investment ? Chief Strategy Advisor and former CEO of the Gates Foundation, Sue Desmond-Hellman and CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost, Jose Cruz, are here to provide details on this very serious issue. Listen as Dr. Sue and Dr. Jose explain their work with The Postsecondary Value Commission including info on a study the commission conducted which has shown White college graduates have eight times the wealth of a household headed by Black college graduates. Dr. Sue and Dr. Jose also provide important best practices for College Leaders, Government Policy Makers, Students and their Families regarding how we can find a way to reverse this glaring inequity that is racial disparity regarding the return on a College Education Investment.

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Episode 40: What Happened To Mrs. Brown

The City of Boston has been rocked by the news of a Beloved Grandmother, Delois Brown, was hit by stray bullets while sitting on her front porch! Heartbreakingly, Mrs. Brown was not able to survive this senseless tragedy. Founder and Executive Director of The New Democracy Coalition, Kevin Peterson, details how Clergy, Police and Members of The Community have all come together to raise $10,000 and offer it as a reward for anyone who provides the information that leads to the arrest of whomever is responsible for murdering Mrs. Brown. Hear about this case and how you can help, plus information about the 4th Annual MLK Reading Boston MountainTop Public Reading which is scheduled for Saturday May15th at noon on Boston City Hall Plaza.

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Episode 39: Black Men Run

Black Men Run is an organization that focuses on Brotherhood, Unity and Health and the Vice Chairman of the Boston chapter, Jeff Joseph, is here to open up about all of those principles. Listen as Jeff weighs in on using fitness activities like running to build relationships with adults and youth that live in Greater Boston and beyond and how his life experiences have impacted his sensitivity to people who are actively experiencing trauma. Jeff also opens up about how the murders of Black and Brown folk around the Nation, including George Floyd, has not only affected him personally but also his work. Jeff and Host E. Duke Bennett then share personal anecdotes about their childhood and the influence education and music have had on how they deal with the challenge of being part of a population that at times feels like public enemy #1 to so many; Black Men.

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Episode 38: Clementina Chery Tells Us The Truth

The guilty verdict for former Officer Derrick Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd should have been a moment when The United States finally turned the corner on senseless murders yet unfortunately that has not been the case. More people, especially Black and Brown people, have been murdered by community neighbors and in some instances Law Enforcement all over the Nation since the verdict. What happens in the aftermath of a murder to the family of the victims of violence? Who helps them pick up the pieces and what sort of services do they require?

Louis D Brown Peace Institute Co-Founder and CEO Clementina Chery is here to provide answers to those questions and much more. Listen as Clementina details how the murder of her 15 year old son, Louis D Brown, set her on a path to take the trauma she and her family experienced and direct it toward providing help to other families going through the same thing. Clementina details how the Peace Institute has provided training to Law Enforcement and Service Providers all over the Nation regarding how to interact with and help the Survivors aka Families of Victims of Violence. Clementina also details the Mother's Day Walk For Peace; a 25+ year community event that families from around the world continue to participate in.

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Episode 37: Black Men Check In

Right before the Verdict of the Derek Chauvin trail is revealed, Rapper and Actor S7even Sinz has an in-depth "Check In" with host E. Duke Bennett about a variety of topics that include the George Floyd Murder, Concerns over organizations leading Protests and issues protesters face in the aftermath, Teaching the next generation about how to survive in a world in which Black and Brown folk are targeted so often and much more. Two Black Men stepping away from any censors to Tell Us The Truth about the issues concern them the most.

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Episode 36: When Racism Is Normalized

Imagine growing up in a society in which racism not only exists but is accepted and normalized. Unfortunately Bibi, our guest this week, doesn't have to imagine because this was her reality growing up in Italy. Listen as the first known Italian born Black Woman details the fact she didn't even know she was black until she was 8 years old, her first experiences encountering racism in Italy and how a wave of White Nationalism caused Italians she grew up with to refuse to continue being friends with Bibi simply because she is Black. Bibi then explains how living in Australia has been the complete opposite experience and how it has taken a while getting used to not constantly being bombarded with racism. If all of that wasn't enough, Bibi details witnessing an actual shootout the first and only time she visited the United States! Incredible perspective that is another glimpse into how similar and different the Black Experience is around the world!

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Episode 35: Photos, Education & The Black Experience

Society has led us to believe the Black Experience is finite and can only be certain ways, yet all you have to do is speak to Black Folk to realize our experiences are similar to an onion; full of various layers. Alan Rolette is a Military Veteran, Former Educator and the owner of River Horse Photography. Listen as Alan details being a child growing up from humble beginnings and how years of being picked on and abused changed once he hit a significant growth spurt. How did Alan handle his anger from years of bullying when he was Younger, and how was he able to channel those feelings into his Photography that he does today? Alan also delves deep into misconceptions about Black Children that many Educators had when he was a student, and how those same misconceptions existed even when he became an Educator himself. The conversation shifts to a very heartfelt explanation of the importance of preserving memories through Photography and how Covid 19 and its effect on "Gig Work" may ultimately cause Alan to close his business at the end of 2021. Like an Onion this conversation is multi layered yet necessary. Enjoy!

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Episode 34: Racism Against Asians In America

The recent coverage of racism against Asians in America has many people assuming this is a sudden and new issue when in reality it is unfortunately par for the course. Meeshie joins us this week to detail her experience growing up as an Asian American Woman in Massachusetts. What was it like being the only Asian Person in most of her classes in school? What was it like experiencing racism as a kid including people vandalizing her family's property? How has Meeshie been affected by the increased coverage of Violence and Racism against Asians in America? How have her friends, who are mostly White, reacted? Meeshie's pain and frustration over this issue is powerful and unfortunately familiar. Why is racism so strong in our United States of America and how many more people are going to continue to be negatively affected until We all do our part to defeat racism?

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Episode 33: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges & Global Racism

Ashley J Williams is enjoying a wave of positive feedback regarding her book "Thorns of A Blood Red Rose". The first time Author shares the premise of the book including being influenced by everything from Supernatural Thriller Movies and celebrated Authors like Stephen King and R.L. Stein. Ashley also opens up about her life long journey coping with Mental Health Challenges. What role has God and Family played in Ashley's journey? What advice does Ashley have for other Mental Health Survivors regarding continuing to move forward regardless of whatever tries to stand in your way. Powerful insight from a talented and celebrated new Author.

We also hear from Anna, an Italian Woman currently living in England. What did Anna think of last week's episode on Racism In England? What are the similarities and differences Italy and England have as it pertains to how each Country addresses racism? You'll hear Anna reflect on going from growing up in Italy and never having a Black Classmate or Work Colleague being surrounded by a diverse circle of friends in England that include many Black People. This eye opening discussion is a reminder how similar and different racism is around the world!

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Episode 32: The Truth About Racism In England

The Megan and Harry interview special with Oprah has sparked world wide interest and discussion. One of the most common questions many are asking is: What is the Truth About Racism in England and how have the Royal Family contributed to it? Four guests discuss the matter:

* Lysienne - Born and raised in London to a White German Mother and Black British Guiana Father. Lysienne's perspective as a Black Woman raised in a Multi-Racial Family in England provides incredible texture and nuance to the discussion of Racism in England especially considering that Meghan Markle is a Black Woman born and raised in a Multi-Racial Family.

* Michael Morgan - A Black Man raised in London by two Jamaican born Parents. Michael's experience working in Government and various forms of Media has afforded him a very detailed multidimensional perspective on the issue that includes how the Education System plays a part in racism in England.

* Danny Price - A Black Man from Birmingham, UK with a family that has been in the Entertainment Business his entire life. The life long and still consistent racism Danny experiences has inspired him to speak out through social media and it has garnered him quite the following because of it.

* Stella - A Young White Woman from Birmingham, UK who is a recent University Graduate. Stella details going from living in a culturally diverse neighborhood that included many Muslims and Black Folk, to moving to a neighborhood that is super majority White. How is racism viewed and addressed in each area? Does Stella believe She, her peers and generations after her will be able to effectively bring about change?


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