The Next Stop is the Best Stop

In this episode we welcome my mentor Tony Abraham to talk about how to bridge the wealth gap in Black America.  We all share our sentiments about education in the US, STEM vs STEAM, wealth gap, the black middle class, average students, trade schools, etc....We go around the world in this episode discussing how to change the lives of most Black Americans.  Here are referenced links:

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In this episode, we look back on all of the various topics we touched in 2022.  We also give some hints about 2023's lineup.   Got ideas?  Hit us up at [email protected]

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January

Toxic Jobs….Toxic Minds

February

The Drama of Transit Planning

March

Do You Know Your Ancestors

April

Momma We Made It! Convo with Clarissa

May

Humans are Stupid

June

Handmaid’s Tale Continues

August

Three Transit Geeks Walk Into a Bar…

September

Tell Us How You Really Feel Mom

October

Do You Know Where Five Points Is?

November

Kidney Convo w/ Dr. Sheldon Shore

December

2022 Recap

In this episode, we interview my personal nephrologist, Dr. Sheldon Shore.  He provides insights on chronic kidney disease (including kidney stones), treatment, & lifestyle management.  Additionally, we speak about the insurance industry here in the US and how we should move forward in a manner that supports all involved parties.  

Here are some links related to the episode:

Chronic Kidney Diseases

Kidney Stones

Diabetes & Kidney Function

APOL 1 

Insurance Company Lobby

In this episode, we crack open the history of Five Points in Atlanta.  Many today know it as the nucleus of the MARTA transit system.  However, in the past it's been so much more (slave auction site) than meets the eye.  As developers eye Five Points and the remainder of south Downtown Atlanta for gentrification, we wanted our audience to know the perils of developing so rapidly that you don't understand/know the history of what's being changed.  

Centennial Yards

Old picture of Five Points

Pictures of Downtown Atlanta 

New redevelopment of Five Points

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In these times where many are contemplating what history should be taught, I thought it was a great time to learn real history from the person I'm the closest to....my mom.  In this episode, Mary gives us a glimpse into her past of growing up in the segregated South in the land of Jim Crow.  She shares what it was like attending segregated schools and growing up as a sharecroppers' daughter.

I want this episode to encourage you to talk to your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other elders in your family, no matter your race, creed, religion, etc... There are historic gems that only they can share....their experience is unique to them.  Connecting with loved ones is one way to understand your history.  Once you understand & know your history, no one can take that away from you---it's forever etched in your brain as much as it is in your DNA.

Georgia Archives Classes

This episode is all about....you guess it---TRANSIT!  So what does happen when three transit geeks walk into a bar?  Take a listen and find out!  We welcomed guests Bakari Height, MARTA Army colonel, and Jerrel Leonard, Regional planning manager in Charlotte, two professionals who share their experience as transit gurus.  

MARTA Army connects:

MARTA Army

Twitter

Instagram

Jerrel's IG

In this episode we discuss the high-pitched current events about guns laws and abortion rights.  We also briefly discuss the impact of less than impactful transit systems and what role it plays in the populace's reluctance to return to work.

Here are links that discuss abortion and the history of the anti-abortion movement:

Aid Access

White Supremacy & Anti Abortion

Anti Abortion Movement

In this episode, we take time to reflect on current events and the craziness of the world.  We recorded before the tragedy in Texas.  Here are some links you may find helpful:

Elon Musk

Buffalo Shooting

Midterm Elections

In this week's episode (our 10th) we have my best friend Clarissa Goodlett (@clarissagood)  with us to discuss our time in college and our crazy travel adventures.  We also discuss our experiences attending PWI's (Predominately White Institutions) as minorities.  

Clarissa is currently the Communications Director at MDC in the Raleigh Durham area.  She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill.  Clarissa has always worked in areas of advocacy and empowerment and continues to be a voice for those who lack visibility.  

In this brief episode, we discuss Tameka's passion for Genealogy.  We also include a snippet from our conversation with Lyn May, former press secretary for former Mayor Maynard Jackson, PBS host, and genealogy enthusiast.   

Find your ancestors using the following links:

https://www.ancestry.com/

https://www.familysearch.org/en/