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Grassroots Community Organizing
Episode 29
The Counter-Narrative show discussed grassroots community organizing with experts Namdi Lumumba, Dr. Kevin Daniels, and Dr. Johnny Bailey. Namdi Lumumba highlighted his work with the Ujima People's P…
Published on 22 hours ago
Social Determinants of Health for Marginalized populations
Episode 33
The Counter-Narrative show discussed social determinants of health among marginalized populations with Dr. Jeanette Wade, a black feminist medical sociologist. Dr. Wade highlighted the impact of soci…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Closing the Digital Divide
Episode 27
The Counter-Narrative show discussed efforts to close the digital divide in Baltimore. Franca highlighted the inequities in internet connectivity, noting that only 50% of Black and Latino students ha…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Black Middle-Class and Educational Attainment
Episode 21
Omari Jackson discusses the importance of focusing on the black middle class in educational attainment. He highlights the lack of programs for middle-class black children, despite their financial sta…
Published on 1 month ago
Brown + Healthy
Episode 18
Rasheem hosts a discussion on "Being Brown and Healthy" with guests Michelle Antoinette Nelson and Lynette Caban. Michelle, founder of Brown and Healthy, shares her journey from track athlete to heal…
Published on 1 month ago
Topic Roll
Episode 6
In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Rasheem and guests reflect on academia, Black identity, navigating institutional politics, and community advocacy. They explore the challenges of pursuin…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Diary of a Happy Black Woman
Episode 9
Rasheem and Kiana Rodriguez discuss the “Angry Black Woman” stereotype and share how they find happiness and joy as Black women despite societal pressures. They explore the origins of this trope and…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
My Black is Beautiful and My Melanin is Popp'n
Episode 3
In this heartfelt and empowering episode of My Black is Beautiful and My Melanin is Popping: Beauty Blab, host Rasheem is joined by three inspiring Black women—Narcissa, Stephanie, and Camille—who s…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Black Girl Magic
Episode 2
This podcast is a powerful discussion centered on the concept of Black Girl Magic, exploring its meaning as a symbol of resilience, triumph, and inner strength in the face of systemic oppression and…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
School to Prison Pipeline (Curriculum & Policy)
Episode 38
The Counter-Narrative Show discussed the school-to-prison pipeline, featuring Dr. Brandy Gail and Elena Ross Jones. Dr. Gail, a parental education strategist, emphasized the importance of parental in…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago