This Moment

This Moment

By Jason Diakité and Marcus Samuelsson | AcastSociety & Culture
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This Moment episodes

  • #20 From The Carolinas to Silicon Valley
    This week, Jason and Marcus sit down with Jotaka Eaddy, founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies. They discuss the lack of diversity in the tech space and the need for Silicon Valley to build senior teams that reflect the voice of America. They also discuss bias in social media advertisements and potential solutions for the future.

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    25 min
  • #19. Black Space
    On this week’s episode of the show, Thelma Golden, Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem joins Jason and Marcus to discuss the changes happening to cultural intuitions in Harlem and the upcoming Presidential Election. They discuss the early days of Red Rooster and the lessons learned from Harlem locals like Jason’s father. Thelma shares the importance of passing these lessons to the next generation. 

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    43 min
  • #18. Black Farmers and Activism – A Conversation with Karen Washington
    This week, farmer and activist Karen Washington joins the show to share her upbringing and how she got into farming. They discuss the difference between food apartheid and food desert, along with the importance of promoting urban farming as a way for Black people to get access to nutritious meals. Karen shares her work in the activism space and how she started Rise & Root farm in Chester, New York. 

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    27 min
  • #17 For the Love and Power of Books
    Marcus and Jason discuss their upcoming book projects as life at home continues to adjust to the new normal. Marcus shares what he hopes readers will take away from his upcoming cookbook, “The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food” which will be released on October 27th. Jason talks about how being bullied at school as a child inspired the themes of empowerment in his new children’s book, “Du har rätt!” which is out now.

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    52 min
  • #16 Why We Need To Rewrite History The Right Way with Nikole Hannah-Jones
    Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times reporter, Nikole Hannah-Jones, joins Marcus and Jason to discuss the creation of her 1619 audio project. She explains the history of slavery in the Unites States, the effects of voter suppression after the 2008 presidential election, the wealth gap, and the lessons history can teach America as it moves forward.

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    43 min
  • #15 Hill Harper on Fatherhood, Justice and Playing Basketball with President Obama
    Hill Harper joins the show this week to talk about his rise at Brown University and Harvard Law School to his success as an actor in Los Angeles. He shares what it was like being classmates with President Barack Obama while at Harvard. They also discuss the lessons Harper has learned as a father and the importance of combating racial injustice in America.

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    54 min
  • #14 The Need for Food Equality with Chef Sophia Roe
    In this week’s episode of This Moment, Jason and Marcus discuss America’s continued uproar for justice after the Jacob Blake shooting and the NBA’s response. Chef and wellness advocate Sophia Roe joins the show this week to share her upbringing and nuanced style of cooking. They discuss community wellness and what the terms “food desert” and “food apartheid” mean.  

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    40 min
  • #13. Accepting Change with Chef Gregory Gourdet
    In this week’s episode of This Moment, Jason and Marcus talk about the upcoming election and Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris. They speak with Portland-based chef Gregory Gourdet about his journey in the restaurant industry, sobriety, and the global impact of the protests happening right now in his hometown.

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    53 min
  • #12 Standing for What Matters with Tennis Player James Blake
    Jason and Marcus talk with tennis player James Blake about his career, from taking tennis lessons in Harlem when he was young to his current activism against police brutality. They discuss his rise in the sport of tennis, his story of being wrongfully tackled by the police, and the power athletes have to speak out against discrimination in society.

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    38 min
  • #11 Life is to be lived with Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels
    In this special episode of This Moment, Jason and Marcus talk with the iconic founding member of Run-DMC, Darryl McDaniels. They talk about the inception of the legendary rap group, Darryl’s struggles with addiction and the importance of therapy. Marcus and Darryl also share their experiences of being adopted and connecting with their birth parents.

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    1 hr 4 min

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