The Black Agenda

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The Black Agenda episodes

  • The State of HBCUs with Dr. Anthony Wutoh of Howard University

    Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Anthony Wutoh, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Howard University, Excellence in Truth and Service.

    1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs:

    • Serving at an HBCU and your perception growing up (2:30)
  • Driving principle that continues Howard's legacy (5:40)

    • Break: Tea Time by Ofshane (10:10)

    2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs:

    • Does it take prominent graduates to recognize HBCU success (10:55)
  • How Howard continues to achieve high marks (18:10)

    • Break: Sleepwalker by TrackTribe (23:35)

    3rd Segment: HBCU Diversity:

    • How does Howard focus on diversity (24:25)
  • Does it hurt to not have more than one HBCU in the top 100 (32:10)

    • Break: Oh Fire by Carmen Maria and Edu Espinal (39:05)

    Final Message: (39:50)

    Break: Cruiser by Magic in The Other (52:27)

    Ending: (53:04)

    The Black Agenda Podcast

    Dr. Anthony Wutoh

    Howard University

    58 min
  • The State of HBCUs with Dr. Rick Gallot of Grambling State University

    Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Rick Gallot, President of Grambling State University, Where Everybody is Somebody.

    1st Segment: History and Value of HBCUs

    • Leading and HBCU and Choosing an HBCU (1:25)
  • Push for HBCUs while in Congress (4:45)
  • HBCU and the Black Middle Class (7:50)

    • Break: Anywhen You Say by Cheel (14:24)

    2nd Segment: Societal Perception of HBCUs

    • Success at Grambling in the face of other institutions (15:15)
  • How Grambling is so successful (19:40)

    • Break: Pouring Out by Asher Fulero (25:30)

    3rd Segment: HBCU Diversity

    • If demographics were more diversity, would that help (26:18)
  • Recruitment pitch to parents and students (36:25)

    • Break: Tubby by Steve Adams (41:24)

    Final Message (42:18)

    Break: Papov by Yung Logos (54:50)

    Ending (55:21)

    The Black Agenda Podcast

    Dr. Rick Gallot

    Grambling State University

     

     

    1 hr 1 min
  • S2, E7: What Is Black History? with Dr. LaGarrett King

    Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. LaGarrett King, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education at the University of Missouri about how Black History is taught in schools and society.

    1st Segment: The Biggest PR Scheme:

    • How the way history is taught affects the treatment of the African American community (1:30)
  • Who has the responsibility to teach black history (5:55)

    • Break: She No Dull Beat by Nana Kwabena (12:35)

    2nd Segment: Restoring History:

    • Reactions to your seminars (13:20)
  • Advice to parents and community members to change textbooks and curriculum (22:06)

    • Break: The High Line by Causmic (28:12)

    3rd Segment: Revamping Society:

    • Re-educating older generations (29:04)
  • How can we get better action for our causes (33:25)

    • Break: Walk Through the Park by TrackTribe (39:44)

    Final Message: (40:14)

    Ending:

    The Black Agenda Podcast

    Dr. LaGarrett King

    54 min
  • S2, E6: The 1619 Project

    Adrian and Devin speak with Mary Elliott about her work on Slavery and The 1619 Project.

    1st Segment: The Romancing of Slavery:

    • Society not recognizing the effects of slavery (3:35)
  • False narrative of African Americans (10:25)
  • Reaction to banning the 1619 Project (18:02)

    • Break: Take That Back by Silent Partner (21:28)

    2nd Segment: The Aftermath of Empty Promises:

    • Issues former slaves faced (22:20)
  • Reparations (33:18)

    • Break: Supreme by John Deley and the 41 Players (41:33)

    Final Message (42:25)

    Break: Far Apart by Causmic (54:42)

    Ending (55:25)

    The Black Agenda Podcast

    Mary Elliott

    1 hr
  • S2,E5: Historically Black & Important, HBCUs

    Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Larry Robinson, President of Florida A&M University (FAMU) about the importance of HBCUs.

    1st Segment:

    • View on HBCUs while in school (2:00)
  • Perseverance to start and keep an HBCU going (6:00)

    • Break: Take It Easy by MBB (11:46)

    2nd Segment:

    • HBCS vs other institutions (12:30)
  • Why is FAMU so successful? (20:46)

    • Break: One Last Time by South London HiFi (24:35)

    3rd Segment:

    • What would you say to President Biden and Congress? (25:40)
  • Does diversity affect support for HBCUs? (30:50)

    • Break: Staycation by Corbyn Kites (35:10)

    Final Message: (36:12)

    The Black Agenda Podcast

    Dr. Larry Robinson

    45 min
  • S2.E4: The Spectrum of Love

    Adrian and Devin speak with best-selling author, Mason Glenn, of Catch Matchmaking.

    1st Segment: Digital Dating

    • Tell us about your start (0:35)
  • Using dating apps productively (3:25)
  • Protecting yourself online (5:25)
  • Profile red flags (6:30)

    • Break: Jane Fonda by The Grand Affair (8:42)

    2nd Segment: Dating Under the Radar

    • Effects of DL dating (9:30)
  • Expressing your love with your loved ones (11:44)

    • Break: This is a Jazz Space by Midnight North (16:55)

    3rd Segment: Laying the Foundation

    • Common obstacles and frustrations (17:49)
  • Seeing past your "ideal" person (20:55)
  • Tense moments within the relationship (22:25)

    • Break: Philly Crew by Danny Kean/Dough Maxwell (24:53)

    Final Message (25:50)

    Break: Brooklin by Quincas Moreira

    Ending

    The Black Agenda Podcast

    Mason Glenn

    34 min
  • S2.E3: Setting the Standard for Black History

    Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Lionel Kimble, Vice President of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

    1st Segment: The Founding

    • Carrying out Woodson's vision (1:09)
  • Black History being all year(5:30)

    • Break: Jazz Mango by Joey Pecoraro (11:36)

    2nd Segment: 2021 Black History Month Theme

    • ASALH message on 2021 Theme (12:38)
  • Breakdown of community and parenting (16:50)
  • Creators of content (20:00)

    • Break: Come and Get It! by Dan Lebowitz (24:30)

    3rd Segment: Going From a Month to a Movement

    • A call to action for the community (25:20)
  • Importance of our history (29:20)

    • Break: Jazz Apricot by Joey Pecoraro (34:26)

    Final Message (35:00)

    Break: Trap Juice by RalphReal (40:40)

    Ending: (41:17)

    Black Agenda Podcast

    ASALH

    49 min
  • S2.E2: Healing A Divided Nation

    Adrian and Devin talk to Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning Historian and Professor, Dr. Eric Foner about the importance of a President's 1st 100 Days.

     

    Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios

    1st Segment: Current Events

    • Interpretation of Jan 6, 2021 Insurrection (1:45)
  • Policy expectations from Biden Administration (6:13)
  • Differences in the fight for civil rights from 1964 and now (11:30)

    • Break: Caballero by Ofshane (17:58)

    2nd Segment: Leading During Crises

    • Narrow margins in Congress (18:52)
  • Transition of power and the ability to lead (23:20)

    • Break: Anywhen You Say by Cheel (27:48) 

    3rd Segment: Leading an Increasingly Diverse Population

    • Another Reconstruction moment (28:40)
  • Fixing de facto separate but equal (32:33)
  • Trump and the real America (36:45)
  • Reflection of the GOP and the Democratic parties after 2020 election (40:15)

    • Break: Know Myself by Patrick Patrikios (42:07)

    Call to Action: (42:48)

    Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA

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    Dr. Eric Foner

     

    49 min
  • S2.E1: Are We There Yet?

    Adrian and Devin speak with Dr. Charles McKinney from Rhodes College in Memphis TN about the Civil Rights Movement and the pathway forward.

     

    Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios

    1st Segment: Current Events

    • Difference between BLM and
    MAGA protesting responses (1:55)
  • False allegations of voter fraud in majority black cities (7:25)
  • Expectations of Biden Administration (13:50)

    • Break: Sunny Days by Anno Domini Beats (17:20)

    2nd Segment: The Civil Rights Movement, A Start to Healing

    • How could the Civil Rights Act of 1964 been better crafted (18:00)
  • The National Movement vs localized movements (25:02)

    • Break: Secret Job by Godmode (33:00)

    3rd Segment: The New Movement

    • What will our turning point be in our country for racial tension (33:55)
  • Do we need another MLK to lead us (40:50)

    • Break: Take It Slow by SefChol (49:55)

    Final Message: (50:26)

    Call to Action: (59:06)

    Ending: (59:44)

    Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA

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    Dr. Charles McKinney, Rhodes College

     

     

    1 hr 4 min
  • Interview with Kayla Oats Eden

    Adrian does a solo interview with Kayla Oats Eden who serves as the Executive Director for the Fannie Lou Hamer Center for Change in Eupora MS.

    Intro: Dude by Patrick Patrikios

    Outro: "Cacao Island (Ks remix)" by KICKSTA

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    Fannie Lou Hamer Center for Change

    17 min

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