Black and Highly Dangerous

For this episode, Ty and Daphne discuss current events, news, and Surviving R. Kelly. They begin by catching up (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (3:44), including the government shutdown and how it may impact your life, a paternity controversy (13:30), and abuse allegations at a Phoenix, AZ nursing facility (20:54). Ty and Daphne then have a conversation about the documentary series, Surviving R. Kelly (25:00). Specifically, they discuss their initial reactions (26:03), whether art can be judged separately from the artist (27:30), R. Kelly’s continued success despite multiple allegations (29:05), Lifetime’s response to criticisms (33:27), and whether other artists are guilty by association (34:30). They also reassess the intent behind some of R. Kelly’s songs (36:50), the psychology behind sexual abuse and why justice has been so elusive (40:00) and the potential reasons behind the surge in streaming R. Kelly’s music following the series (46:00).   Resources:  BhD Episode 47: “Violence in the Lives of Black Women” - with Dr. Carolyn West - https://bhdpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-47-violence-in-the-lives-of-black-women-with-dr-carolyn-west/ 

For the first episode of 2019, Ty and Daphne discuss current events and news. They begin by catching up after the holidays (00:30) and discussing “Oh Lawd” news (3:05), including talking on the phone while black (3:24) and an ancestry.com paternity surprise (8:25). Ty and Daphne then have a conversation about the latest in streaming TV and the big screen, such as Bird Box (20:15), Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ (28:10), and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (30:56). They close by discussing the importance of disconnecting from social media and limiting screen time (39:25) and topics to come in future episodes (43:55). 

For the final and 50th episode of 2018, Ty and Daphne discuss their recent travel adventures (00:45) and BhD “Oh Lawd” news stories (7:42)—including Disney’s trademark/appropriation controversy (15:45) and recent lynching legislation (18:50). They also discuss federal legislation around criminal justice and black maternal outcomes (22:10). They then reflect on their favorite BhD episodes from the past year (29:22) and close by sharing their New Year’s and BhD resolutions (34:35). 

For today’s episode, Ty and Daphne discuss pop culture, politics, and current events. Following the “Oh Lawd” news segment (3:35), the hosts discuss the First Step Act (12:20), rising suicide rates among black adolescents (24:15), Delta Air Line’s new boarding policy (33:25), Steph Curry’s space conspiracy theories (38:22), and the ‘King of R&B’ controversy (41:48).   Resources: The First Step Act, Congress’s criminal justice reform bill, explained- https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/12/3/18122392/first-step-act-criminal-justice-reform-bill-congress Trump Embraces a Path to Revise U.S. Sentencing and Prison Laws - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/14/us/politics/prison-sentencing-trump.html Suicide rates for black children twice that of white children, new data show - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/05/21/suicide-rates-for-black-children-twice-that-of-white-children-new-data-show/?utm_term=.bf17e7da62a2 The White Privilege Of Implicit Racial Bias Is Simply Learned Behavior, Recycled- https://newsone.com/3839965/toddler-black-man-video-implicit-racial-bias/ Former Baylor Fraternity President Given No Jail Time in Plea Deal for Alleged Rape - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/12/baylor-rape-trial-fraternity-president-plea-deal.html

This week join Ty and Daphne as they dive into "Oh Lawd" News and various other interesting current event topics for the week. Specifically, they discuss the latest news regarding Atlanta’s HIV problem (10:20), housing segregation in Minneapolis (17:27), black maternal outcomes in the United States (21:50), the Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade interview (28:28), and the potential solution to obesity (38:05). Resources: Atlanta’s HIV Problem is Now an Epidemic - https://www.essence.com/news/atlantas-hiv-problem-is-now-an-epidemic/ Minneapolis Confronts Its History of Housing Segregation- https://slate.com/business/2018/12/minneapolis-single-family-zoning-housing-racism.html Australian Scientists Claim They can “Cure” Obesity https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6461261/Australian-scientists-claim-cure-obesity-identifying-fat-gene.html

Over the past year, the #MeToo movement has created important dialogue around sexual assault and the culture of silence that enables sexual abuse and violence to thrive. Today, BhD joins the conversation and focuses explicitly on sexual assault and violence in the black community by interviewing Dr. Carolyn West, an award-winning author and Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. During the interview, Dr. West provides insight into what constitutes sexual assault (23:40), the history of sexual violence against black women (27:00), the factors that shape disclosure (29:43), and the trauma and grief associated with sexual violence (35:10). After complicating the distinction between victim and perpetrator (41:33), we discuss her latest project on the images of black women in pornography (44:23), the negative consequences of those images on women and men (51:15), and sex trafficking in the black community (58:50). We close by having a conversation about how to change the culture around sexual assault and the images of black women in the media (1:01:44).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 04:00 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 21:11 - Introduction of the Topic 22:18 - Learn More about Dr. West 37:30 - The Prevalence of Sexual Assault and Violence Against Men and Boys 55:15 - Colorism and Images of Black Women in Porn 1:08:45 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Carolyn West’s Website: http://www.drcarolynwest.com Sexual Violence in the Lives of African American Women https://vawnet.org/sites/default/files/materials/files/2016-09/AR_SVAAWomenRevised.pdf #MeToo Thursday: Ending Sexual Violence - https://www.essence.com/culture/metoo-thursday-ending-sexual-violence/ #WhyIDidntReport: Survivors of Sexual Assault Share Their Stories After Trump Tweet - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/23/us/why-i-didnt-report-assault-stories.html Sexual Abuse and the Code of Silence in the Black Community - http://www.rolereboot.org/culture-and-politics/details/2014-09-sexual-abuse-code-silence-black-community/

For today’s episode, Ty and Daphne welcome a special guest, Dr. Shana Hardy, a Pharmacology/ Toxicology Reviewer at FDA. Together we discuss Shana’s background, pop culture, politics, and current events. After catching up with Ty and Daphne (00:30), we learn more about Shana, her work with the FDA* (7:48), and the implications of her work for public health (9:54). We then have a conversation about her research on cancer metastasis (13:10), the relationship between lifestyle and cancer diagnosis (20:48), cancer prognosis and treatment (23:17), racial disparities regarding cancer diagnosis and prognosis (32:24), and racial disparities in STEM fields (43:56). We then discuss current events, including Becoming Michelle Obama (52:08), the death of the Sentinel Island missionary (58:18), and the California wildfires (1:03:20). We then focus our attention on popular culture by discussing the Trap Music Museum (1:06:20) and the live action Lion King (1:14:05). We close by discussing economic predictions related to Trump’s economy (1:18:30) and a potential income tax surprise in 2019 (1:20:30).      *The views expressed in this conversation are not to be interpreted as the views of the FDA and must not be taken to provide official policy or guidance on behalf of the FDA.   Resources: Retrieving Body of Missionary Killed on Remote Indian Island Is a Struggle https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/24/world/asia/north-sentinel-island-missionary-killed.html Trap Music Museum -  https://trapmusicmuseum.us- Economists see the Trump economy slowing drastically next year before a possible recession in 2020 - https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/21/trump-economy-expected-to-slow-down-in-2019-before-possible-recession-in-2020.html Why these taxpayers may owe the IRS in 2019 - https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/08/check-your-withholding-now-or-expect-to-owe-the-irs-in-2019.html

In recent years, policymakers, activists, and the mainstream media have given increased attention to racial disparities within the criminal justice system. However, some skeptics have raised questions about whether statistics highlighting racial disparities are a result of racism or some other cause. Today, we provide insight into the role of race, racism, and discrimination in shaping legal outcomes by interviewing Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve, an Associate Professor at The University of Delaware in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Her research explores the contradictory ways that racial stigma is reproduced by the criminal justice system in a purportedly, “colorblind” era. We’ll discuss fieldwork related to her book, Crook County (22:20), how racism plays out in everyday legal practices (31:52), how prosecutors and public defenders perpetuate racial injustice (37:30), and how the relationship between law enforcement and prosecutors shapes the outcomes of police brutality cases (43:15). We close by discussing how we can address racism within the court system (51:51) and Dr. Van Cleve’s upcoming work (58:38).     Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 04:10 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 15:00 - Introduction of the Topic 18:24 - Learn More about Dr. Van Cleve 26:54 - The Role of Race in Fieldwork 1:03:04 -  Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve’s Website: http://www.nicolevancleve.com Dr. Van Cleve’s Twitter Handle: @nvancleve Crook County: Racism and Injustice in America’s Largest Criminal Court: https://www.sup.org/crookcountyresources/ Court Watch NYC: https://www.courtwatchnyc.org Real Justice Pac: https://realjusticepac.org The Waiting Room: https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Room-Southside-collection-ebook/dp/B07F79F1BK

Research on procedural justice suggest that when court users perceive the justice process to be fair, they are more likely to comply with court orders and to follow the law in the future— regardless of whether they “win” or “lose” their case. Today we have an in-depth discussion about the implications of procedural justice by interviewing Judge Victoria Pratt, a nationally acclaimed judge and professor at Rutgers Law School whose TED Talk, How Judges Can Show Respect, has over one million views. We begin the interview by discussing Judge Pratt’s motivation for pursuing a judgeship (21:15), her experiences as the Chief Judge in Newark Municipal Court (24:00), and her innovative approach to justice in the courtroom (27:10). We then have a conversation about common criticisms of community court and restorative justice approaches (35:12), how Judge Pratt navigated the various challenges she experienced as a black woman behind the bench (42:32), and the importance of judges remaining connected to the community (48:55). We close the interview by discussing the importance of moving away from law and order and moving toward restorative justice (1:03:31).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 03:08 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 20:08 - Introduction of the Topic 1:08:58 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Judge Pratt’s Website - https://judgevictoriapratt.com/ Twitter: @JudgeVPratt How Judges Can Show Respect TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/victoria_pratt_how_judges_can_show_respect/up-next?language=en Procedural Justice Resources - https://trustandjustice.org/resources/intervention/procedural-justice

What images come to mind when you think of black Republicans? Uncle Tom? The sellout? Kanye West in a MAGA hat? Today we complicate those images by interviewing Dr. Corey D. Fields an associate professor of Sociology at Georgetown University and author of Black Elephants in the Room: The Unexpected Politics of African-American Republicans. In the interview, we discuss the history of African Americans in the Republican Party (33:40), myths and misconceptions about black Republicans (38:20), and the relationship between race and political identity (43:24). We also have a conversation about interracial dynamics within the Republican Party (46:17), the roles of gender and class in black Republican activism (49:44), the new faces of black Republicanism (59:50), and the potential for a black wave in the the Republican Party (1:02:54).   Other Topics: 00:30 - Check in with Ty and Daphne 03:52 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 18:42 - Introduction of the Topic 20:30 - Learn More about Dr. Fields 27:05 - Gaining Access to Black Conservative Spaces 38:38 - Race-blind vs. Race-conscious Republicans 1:12:10 - Dr. Field’s Upcoming Research 1:15:34- Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources Dr. Field’s Faculty Page: https://gufaculty360.georgetown.edu/s/contact/00336000019GdITAA0/corey-fields Dr. Field’s Twitter: @coreydfields The B-Side Podcast: sociocast.org/bside/ Black Elephants in the Room: The Unexpected Politics of African American Republicans - https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520291904/black-elephants-in-the-room The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power - https://press.princeton.edu/titles/10372.html Black Republicans and the Transformation of the GOP - http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/15564.html What You Need to Read in the RNC Election-Autopsy Report - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/03/what-you-need-to-read-in-the-rnc-election-autopsy-report/274112/

For today’s episode, Ty and Daphne welcome a special guest, Jamiere Abney, Senior Assistant Dean of Admission and Coordinator of Outreach for Opportunity & Inclusion at Colgate University. Together they use a critical lens to discuss issues in higher education, politics, and current events. We begin the conversation by focusing on college access (11:26), diversity outreach and recruitment (14:50), and affirmative action (17:15). We then discuss survivor guilt/survivor’s remorse (26:51) and the many challenges that first-generation students face on college campuses (35:40). We then focus our attention on politics by discussing Kanye and the history of African Americans in the Republican Party (45:50), voting issues and resources (52:50), and key midterm races (59:40). We close by discussing current news and events, such as the MAGAbomber (1:04:17) and the Megan Kelly blackface controversy (1:07:35).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 09:10 -  Learn More about Jamiere Abney   Resources: Could Diversity Survive a Harvard Loss? - https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2018/10/29/harvard-trial-clashing-visions-future-which-colleges-wouldnt-consider Harvard Senior Who Testified at Admissions Trial Says Many Asian-American Students Support Affirmative Action - https://www.chronicle.com/article/Harvard-Senior-Who-Testified/244956 Resources on Survivor Guilt and Imposter Syndrome on the College Campus - https://www.bowdoin.edu/center-learning-teaching/pdf/ff-survivor-guilt-and-imposter-syndrome-event-resources.pdf Vote Save America

With the proliferation of fake news and negative images of people of color in the media, Black news outlets are now more important than ever. Today we highlight the work of The Black Detour, an up-and-coming media outlet aimed at empowering and informing black people, by interviewing the founder Jay Colby. In the interview we discuss how he developed the platform and grew his audience (22:40) and advice he has for others interested in telling stories that matter (26:34). We also grapple with a few interesting questions about historical and contemporary issues in the black community. Specifically, we ask whether black people are too forgiving in regard to racism and oppression (30:44), we discuss elitism in the black community and whether the Talented Tenth is relevant in the 21st century (37:48), and we discuss whether integration is the worst thing that happened to the black community (56:40). We close by having a conversation about the importance of black media for knowledge building in the black community (1:07:17).     Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Check in with Ty and Daphne 03:30 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 20:20 - Introduction of the Topic 21:21 - Learn More about Jay Colby 1:14:07 - Daphne and Ty Reflection on the Interview   Resources: The Black Detour - https://theblackdetour.com Our Kind of People - https://www.harpercollins.com/9780060984380/our-kind-of-people/ The Talented Tenth - http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/the-talented-tenth/ David Banner Says Integration is the Worst Think to Happen to Black People - https://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/david-banner-integration-worst-thing-black-slavery 5 Cities With the Highest Black Flight - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/08/top-5-cities-with-highest-black-flight/432477/

Discussions about criminal justice reform often center around the record size US prison population and the over representation of people of color in prison. Rarely do we have conversations about the inevitable release of incarcerated individuals and how their release impacts the receiving community. Today, we tackle this discussion with Professor Anthony C. Thompson, author of Releasing Prisoners, Redeeming Communities: Reentry, Race, and Politics. We begin by defining reentry (24:40) and discussing the importance of thinking carefully about individuals’ reentry experiences (26:39). We then discuss how race and gender shape reentry experiences (28:52) as well as how reentry impacts housing (39:14), healthcare (47:11), and political participation (50:56). We also have a conversation about the parole process (56:20), the role of specialized courts in the reentry process (1:02:32), and how individuals can work to improve the reentry experiences of the recently released (1:07:57).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 02:36 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 21:32 - Introduction of the Topic 22:44 - Learn More About Professor Anthony Thompson 1:13:30 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Professor Anthony C. Thompson’s Website - http://its.law.nyu.edu/facultyprofiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=profile.overview&personid=20330 BOOKS Releasing Prisoners, Redeeming Communities: Reentry, Race, and Politics - https://nyupress.org/books/9780814783214/ Dangerous Leaders: How and Why Lawyers Must be Taught to Lead - https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=26895 A Perilous Path: Talking Race, Inequality and the Law - https://thenewpress.com/books/perilous-path Marked: Race, Crime, And Finding Work In An Era Of Mass Incarceration - https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/M/bo5485761.html WEBSITES AND OTHER RESOURCES NYU Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law - http://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/race-inequality-law FACT SHEET - Barriers to Successful Re-Entry of Formerly Incarcerated People - http://civilrightsdocs.info/pdf/criminal-justice/Re-Entry-Fact-Sheet.pdf Felony Disenfranchisement Publications - https://www.sentencingproject.org/issues/felony-disenfranchisement/  Resources for Supporting Successful Reentry  - https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/support-friends-family-of-prisoners/supporting-successful-prisoner-reentry/  From Prison to Ph.D.: The Redemption and Rejection of Michelle Jones - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/us/harvard-nyu-prison-michelle-jones.html

The increased representation and visibility of Black LGBTQI individuals in the media has opened up dialogue about the issues they face within the black community and society as a whole. Today, BhD contributes to the conversation by interviewing Dr. Lourdes Dolores Follins, a black queer psychotherapist and behavioral scientist who has taught about, conducted research with, and written about same-gender-loving and LGBTQI people of color since 1999. We define “LGBTQI” for our listeners (23:30), discuss myths and misconceptions about the LGBTQ community (25:22), and the factors that contribute to those misconceptions (33:10). We also have a conversation about heretosexism, homonegativity, and cisgenderism (37:49), health outcomes within the LGBTQ community (43:38), and the role of intersectionality in those outcomes (49:04). We close by discussing how families can better support their LGBTQ loved ones and resiliency in the LGBTQI community (54:26).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Check in with Ty and Daphne 03:45 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 18:11 - Introduction of the Topic 19:15 - Learn More about Dr. Follins 1:03:47 - #BlackIntersexLivesMatter 1:07:23 - The Importance of Pronouns 1:13:29 - Daphne and Ty Reflection on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Lourdes Delores Follins Website - https://lourdesdfollins.com; Email Address: lfollins@gmailcom LGBTQI Definitions & Information - http://uakronstudentlife.orgsync.com/org/lgbtu/lgbtqi_definitions  Why Pronouns Are Important - https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/blog/archive/why-pronouns-are-important

For most Americans, owning a home is a major factor in the accumulation of wealth. However, research indicates that there exists large gaps in the rate of homeownership between black and White Americans. Specially, more than 70% of white households own their own homes compared to 45-percent of Black Americans. Today, we focus on how to close that gap by interviewing Kendra Barnes, a real estate investor and founder of The Key Resource, a company and community geared toward helping millennials to accumulate wealth through real estate. In this interview, we discuss different types of investments (30:33), how to invest in real estate at any financial level (33:24), myths and misconceptions about investing (37:20), and mistakes that Kendra learned along the way (40:22). We also have a conversation about life as a landlord (43:47) and advice for first time investors (47:14). We close by discussing the importance of real estate investing for wealth building in communities of color (50:03)!   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 02:30 - BhD Oh Lawd News 24:17 - Tees for Degrees Thank You! 25:00 - Introduction of the Topic 28:10 -  Learn more about Kendra 42:01 - Licensing in Real Estate 45:41 - Section 8 Rental Properties 1:00:23- Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: The Key Resource Website: https://thekeyresource.info The Key Resource Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241836009576155/?ref=bookmarks The Key Resource Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekeyresource/?hl=en Cash Flow Game - https://www.amazon.com/CASHFLOW-Board-Exclusive-Strategy-Delivered/dp/B00M085AMI STUDY: Single Women Of Color Age 36-49 Have Median Wealth Of Just $5 - https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/11/women-of-color-have-media_n_495238.html White families have nearly 10 times the net worth of black families. And the gap is growing - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/09/28/black-and-hispanic-families-are-making-more-money-but-they-still-lag-far-behind-whites/?utm_term=.92cd5d321594