Black and Highly Dangerous

For today’s episode, Ty and Daphne welcome a special guest, Shemariah Arki, an educator, activist, and doctoral candidate at Northeastern University whose research focuses on mothering in the wake of #BlackLivesMatter. Together they use a critical lens to discuss current news and events related to entertainment, education, and criminal justice. We begin the conversation by focusing on the latest news in popular culture, including the Serena Williams and the US Open (15:17), the Nicki Minaj-Cardi beef (20:15), and the Katt Williams-Wanda Smith confrontation (26:15). Next we focus on black tv and entertainment by discussing Power (33:00), Insecure (36:42), and the Bobby Brown biopic (40:31). We then focus our attention on the latest education news and discuss the Betsy Devos student loan lawsuit (45:54), the return of corporal punishment (47:48), and the rise in homeschooling among African Americans (52:06). We close by tackling criminal justice news, including updates on the Botham Jean case (56:30) and the decriminalization of marijuana (1:02:38).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 05:53 - Tees4Degree Campaign 10:15 - Learn More about Shemariah Arki and her work   Resources: Shemariah Arki social sites: https://www.shemariaharki.com, Twitter - @BlackCommaFem, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackcommafeminist/ Video of Katt Williams’ club confrontation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_tjBZZgrXo After Delaying Obama-Era Protections, Betsy DeVos Loses Student Loan Lawsuit Brought by 19 States - http://time.com/5394679/betsy-devos-loses-student-loan-lawsuit/ Paddling to be allowed at Georgia school to punish some students - https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/13/health/corporal-punishment-georgia-charter-school-bn/index.html Mom says she was arrested for homeschooling - https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/education/mom-says-she-was-arrested-for-homeschooling/406890468 Miami-Dade Police give most pot citations to white people while jailing black folks - https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/pot-citations-are-given-to-whites-while-blacks-are-jailed-new-police-data-shows-10701707

With the rise of interracial relationships and marriage, discussions centered around biracial children and identities have received increased attention within the media and among researchers and policymakers. Today, we seek to gain a better understanding of biracial identity research by interviewing Dr. Sarah Gaither, an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University and expert on biracial and social identities, interracial interactions, racial categorizations, and social development. We begin the interview by defining race as a social construct (25:54) and the importance of understanding race from the perspective of biracial and multiracial individuals (28:30). We then have a conversation about the history of biracial identity and the one drop rule (32:20), minority-bias in the racial categorization of Black-White biracials (34:56), biracial identity, the Census, and push for acknowledgement (36:57) and identity flexibility of biracial people and its implications for interracial interaction (38:42). We close by raising the question of whether the growing biracial population can improve racial relations in the United States (46:55), discussing Rachel Dolezal, “transracial” identity, and “passing” (50:09), and gaining insight into how parents of biracial children can foster positive identity development (55:33).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch Up with Ty and Daphne 04:17 - BhD Tees for Degrees Campaign 06:07 - Oh Lawd News 22:50 - Introduction of the Topic 24:00 - Learn more about Dr. Sarah Gaither 40:12 - A Discussion of Experimental Research and Priming in Psychology 41:26 - Learn About Dr. Gaither’s New Research 43:18 - Biracial Identity Flexibility and President Obama 1:02:20 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Gaither’s Duke Identity and Diversity Lab: https://sites.duke.edu/dukeidlab/ Dr. Gaither’s Twitter - @sarahegaither National Geographic Determined What America Will Look Like in 2050, and It’s Beautiful - https://mic.com/articles/87359/national-geographic-determined-what-americans-will-look-like-in-2050-and-it-s-beautiful#.axtWSg9j7 What Biracial People Know - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/04/opinion/sunday/what-biracial-people-know.html?_r=0 Why Mixed-Race Americans Will Not Save The Country - https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/03/08/519010491/why-mixed-race-americans-will-not-save-the-country "I'm Biracial, Not Black Damm It" Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXkPdC_a-ME 

Mothers are central figures in black American life, literature, and culture. However, dominant images of black motherhood in the media often draw on negative stereotypes that pathologize black mothers and women more generally. Today we take a look at the various representations of black motherhood in the media by interviewing Dr. Marlo David—the director of African American Studies and an associate professor of English and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Purdue University. We begin my learning more about Dr. David (30:20) and the motivation for and meaning behind her book, Mama’s Gun: Black Maternal Figures and the Politics of Transgression (34:05). We then discuss representations of black motherhood in the media, including “young mothers” (41:36), “welfare motherhood” and stereotypes about dysfunction in the black family (43:24), Erykah Badu and the “Mothership (53:20), and Tyler Perry’s Madea (1:04:45). We close by discussing her recent work on state violence against pregnant Black mothers and the vulnerabilities they face in the system (1:13:50).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 03:15 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 27:33 - BhD T-Shirt Campaign (Tees for Degrees) 29:05 - Introduction of the Topic 48:13 - A Discussion of “Teen Mom” the Show 59:18 - Amber Rose and non-normative representations of motherhood 1:22:38 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on Interview Resources: Tees for Degrees - blackandhighlydangerous.com Dr. Marlo David’s Faculty Page - https://cla.purdue.edu/facultyStaff/profiles/promoted/promotions-15/David._Marlo.html Dr. David’s Twitter - @afrotelligence Mama’s Gun: Black Maternal Figures and the Politics of Transgression - https://www.amazon.com/Mamas-Gun-Transgression-Performance-Criticism/dp/0814213138 “State Violence and Pregnant Black Mothers” by Dr. Marlo David -  https://www.aaihs.org/state-violence-and-pregnant-black-mothers/c “Free Black Mamas” by Nnennaya Amuchie -  http://equalityforher.org/blog/free-black-mamas

In recent years, affirmative action has re-emerged as a hot topic in the world of higher education. However, debates about race and affirmative action in higher education are often clouded by myths and misconceptions. Today, we focus on the facts and have an open conversation about diversity on college campuses by interviewing Dr. Julie J. Park, an associate professor of education at the University of Maryland, College Park. We begin by discussing the importance of racial diversity in higher education (24:19) and her forthcoming book— Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data (26:45). We then have an in-depth conversation about affirmative action, including the role of race in admissions (31:55) and whether some groups are especially disadvantaged by race-conscious admissions (33:52). We also discuss meritocracy and the factors that might impact a students’ ability to meet more narrow definitions of merit (42:45), equity and fairness within the admissions process (49:30) and how to foster racial diversity, belonging, and inclusiveness on campus (53:10).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch Up with Ty and Daphne 02:45 - “Oh Lawd” News (Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Edition) 13:03 - Introduction of the Topic 19:40 - Learn more about Professor Julie J. Park 1:00:00 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Julie J. Park’s website - https://juliepark.wordpress.com/race-on-campus-debunking-myths-with-data/ Race on Campus: Debunking Myths with Data - https://www.amazon.com/Race-Campus-Debunking-Myths-Data/dp/1682532321 He Took On the Voting Rights Act and Won. Now He’s Taking On Harvard - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/19/us/affirmative-action-lawsuits.html Justice Dept. Backs Suit Accusing Harvard of Discriminating Against Asian-American Applicants - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/30/us/politics/asian-students-affirmative-action-harvard.html Study Finds Relatively Small Gains From Test Coaching - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/19/AR2009051903058.html Thin Ice: Stereotype Threat and Black College Students - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1999/08/thin-ice-stereotype-threat-and-black-college-students/304663/

In the United States, more than 40 million Americans live with a disability. Comprising 25% of the adult population, the black community has the second highest prevalence (behind Native Americans) of individuals with disabilities across all racial categories. Despite the size of the disabled population and shocking reality that individuals with disabilities experience violent victimization at over twice the rate of individuals without disabilities, discussions about ableism and violence against people with disabilities are seldom at the forefront of mainstream social justice movements or media coverage about injustices in the US. Today, we hope to contribute to a much needed dialogue by interviewing Leroy F. Moore Jr., founder of Krip-Hop Nation, an organization geared toward raising awareness about the history, issues, talents, and rights of individuals with disabilities. During the conversation, we discuss the unique experiences of black individuals with disabilities (22:35), black disability issues during slavery (25:10),  state violence and police brutality against black disabled bodies (27:40), and ableism and the erasure of black individuals with disabilities in the media (32:11). We also have a conversation about his work with Krip Hop Nation (33:58), how advocates and everyday people can bring awareness to disability issues (36:05), the appropriate language for discussing disabilities (39:58), and the financial realities of living with a disability (42:30).    Other Topics Include:  00:30 - Catch Up with Ty and Daphne 04:27 - “Oh Lawd” News  16:47 - Introduction of the Topic  20:20 - Learn more about Leroy F. Moore, Jr.  30:00 - The Emmet Till Story  44:47 - Description of Leroy Moore’s song “SSI Dollars’ 50:15 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview    Resources:    Leroy Moore’s Twitter Account: @kriphopnation  Krip-Hop Nation - https://kriphopnation.com  Sins Invalid - https://www.sinsinvalid.org  National Black Disability Coalition - https://blackdisability.org  Poor Magazine - http://www.poormagazine.org  San Fransisco Bay View Newspaper - http://sfbayview.com "Emmett Till & the Pervasive Erasure of Disability in Conversations about White Supremacy & Police Violence" by Talila A. Lewis - https://www.talilalewis.com/blog/emmett-till-disability-erasure 

With the rise of Afro Latino stars such as Cardi B and Amara La Negra, more attention has been given to the culture and experiences of black people outside of the United States and Africa. Today, we add to the conversation by focusing on Afro-Latino history and culture. We interview Dr. Beau Gaitors, an assistant professor of history at Winston-Salem State University in the Department of History, Politics, and Social Justice. We discuss the differences between race and ethnicity (16:46), his research on the historical and contemporary presence of Afro-Latinx people in Mexico (20:30), the importance of learning about the African Diaspora (27:50), and colorism and the erasing of race in Latin America (33:10). Additionally, Dr. Gaitors provides advice about pursuing careers in history (40:52) and reflects on life as a HBCU professor (43:25).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Ty and Daphne Discuss Current Events 01:54 -  “Oh Lawd” News 09:04 - Introduction of the topic 11:58 - Learn more about Dr. Gaitors’ background   51:30 - A Special Message in to our listeners in Spanish and Portuguese 53:04 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Beau Gaitors’ faculty page - https://www.wssu.edu/profiles/gaitorsbd/index.html Dr. Gaitor’s Twitter - @BeauGaitors Ask The Experts: Race vs. Ethnicity - https://www.pbs.org/race/000_About/002_04-experts-03-02.htm Decoded: Colorism in the Latinx Community! ft. Lee Chin - http://www.mtv.com/episodes/bax2s6/decoded-decoded-608-season-6-ep-608

Given the contested nature of immigration policy and reform, discussions about immigration and refugee migration are often muddled by myths, misconceptions, and prejudices. Today we hope to address misinformation about immigration and immigrant families by interviewing Rawan Arar, a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at UC San Diego and a researcher at the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies. We begin by discussing the current state of immigration and refugee settlement in the US  (18:40), the history of US immigration and how it shapes present day immigration (24:15), and other factors that shape why people immigrate to the US (30:45). We then discuss myths and misconceptions about immigration (38:34), the truth about the impact of undocumented immigration on the US (42:50), and current issues such as family separation (48:50). We close by discussing how to move past the myths and misconceptions in order to find solutions related to immigration (52:02).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Ty and Daphne Discuss Current Events 04:27 -  “Oh Lawd” News 12:50 - Introduction of Segment   14:30 - Learn more about Rawan Arar and her work 32:30 - 90 Day Fiance 36:05 - NAFTA 56:50 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Rawan Arar's twitter - https://twitter.com/rawanarar?lang=en Pew Reports on Immigration -  http://www.pewresearch.org/topics/immigration/ Justice Department: Use 'illegal aliens,' not 'undocumented' - https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/24/politics/justice-department-illegal-aliens-undocumented/index.html 90 Day Fiance - https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/90-day-fiance/

Cultural Appropriation has been a hot topic in recent years. Debates about cultural appropriation often center around questions related to what it means to appropriate another’s culture and whether we can apply the term to black Americans and other people of color. Today, we tackle this topic from multiple angles by interviewing Bowie State University Professors Dr. Tamara Brown and Dr. Diarra Robertson as well as Dr. David Terry, a professor Morgan State University. We begin by having a discussion about the meaning of cultural appropriation and why it matters (19:25) how it differs from appreciation (21:03), and the role of power in cultural appropriation (25:05). We then spend our time having a conversation about cultural appropriation and the role of white artists in hip-hop (30:35), black representation in the comic book world, and the recent black superhero movement (38:50), and appropriation in popular dance culture (59:27). Ty and Daphne close by reflecting on the interview, further discussing the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange, and the commodification of black artistic expression (1:14:12).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 05:48 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News Segment 12:45 - Introduction of Segment   15:17 - Learn more about the professors 26:49 - Background on Soul Thieves 51:08 - Representation in the Current Superhero Movement 1:06:40 - Stepping in Black Greek Culture   Resources: Soul Thieves: The Appropriation and Misrepresentation of African American Popular Culture  - https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Thieves-Appropriation-Misrepresentation-Contemporary/dp/0230108970 I’m Latina and I Find Rihanna’s Skinny Eyebrows Problematic - https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a22552072/rihanna-skinny-eyebrows-vogue/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=twitter&src=socialflowTW&utm_campaign=socialflowTWMAR Did Rihanna Culturally Appropriate ‘Chola’ Brows? One Latina Writer Thinks So - https://theglowup.theroot.com/did-rihanna-appropriate-chola-brows-one-latina-writer-1828080753 Historical Black Dances - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5UnEB23YCI&list=PL6AXpsZ3qhBSM7T0aDXs9T9QsLEcQW18R

In this episode, Ty and Daphne use a critical lens to discuss current news and events related to entertainment, politics, and social justice. We begin the conversation by focusing the latest news in popular culture, including top movies for the end of 2018 and 2019 (6:15), whether the Tekashi69 incident was a publicity stunt (10:19), CthaGod rape allegations (15:34), the fine line between funny and offensive in comedy (23:44), and the recent casting shake up on Real Housewives of Atlanta (31:07). We then focus our attention on politics by discussing Sacha Baron Cohen’s Who is America show (35:48), Trump/Russia collusion (41:53), notable candidates for the midterm elections (46:27), and recent voter suppression efforts (56:37). We then discuss recent injustices in United States, including the Nia Wilson case (1:06:18), how Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is becoming a license to kill Black Americans (1:09:55), and MGM Resorts suing Las Vegas shooting victims (1:13:30). We close on a high note by discussing recent research highlighting the success of Black men in America (1:17:57).   Other Topics Include: 0:30 - Catch Up with Ty and Daphne 29:35 - Shuri Black Panther Comic Book 52:45 - Political Rap Controversy involving SUNY New Paltz professor 59:05 - The Vegan Movement: Lifestyle versus Fad 1:11:17 - Uber Driver Fraud 1:15:44 - Person to Person Car Sharing   Resources: In a Normal Country, Sacha Baron Cohen Would Have Just Ended This Republican Lawmaker's Career - https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a22486973/sacha-baron-cohen-this-is-america-episode-2-review/ Political Rap Controversy involving SUNY New Paltz professor - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/17/us/politics/antonio-delgado-lyrics.html https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/23/entertainment/jason-spencer-who-is-america-controversy/index.html New Hampshire passes law requiring out of students to pay to vote - https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/n-h-makes-it-tougher-students-vote-democrats-call-it-n892906 Nia Wilson Had Big Plans. Then She Was Killed in a BART Station - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/us/nia-wilson-bart-stabbing.html 'Stand your ground' has become a get-out-of-jail-free license to kill - https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/spotlight/2018/07/30/stand-your-ground-florida-markeis-mcglockton-shooting-policing-usa/866902002/ Why Couldn’t Marissa Alexander Stand Her Ground in Flordia  - https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/05/why-couldnt-marissa-alexander-stand-her-ground-florida/328659/ Black Men are Succeeding in America - https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/03/opinions/good-news-for-black-men-in-america-opinion-wilcox-wang-mincy/index.html?ofs=fbia

Far too often, communities of color are left out of policy discussions and decisions that directly affect their livelihoods, opportunities, and well-being. Today, we focus our discussion on how to incorporate and nurture voices within communities of color as a strategy to achieve justice by interviewing Dr. David Harris, Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School. During the interview, we discuss the promise and potential of current social justice movements in relation to historical civil rights movements (31:35), the importance of nurturing voices within affected communities (33:48), and how to harness the power of social media to enact change (36:57). We also have a conversation about the importance of both radical and incremental approaches to social change (41:09), we define community justice and discuss how to achieve it (45:55), and highlight strategies of action that everyday people can use to create change (54:52)     Other Topics Include: 0:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 3:10 - Oh Lawd News 17:10 - Introduction of the Topic 19:20 - Learn More about Dr. David Harris 24:50 - Learn More about the Charles Hamilton House Institute 49:58 - Race and the Changing Rhetoric Around Drug Policy 58:53 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School - https://charleshamiltonhouston.org Proposing a Marshall Plan for Domestic Policy (by David J. Harris and Johanna Wald) - https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2015/06/03/proposing-marshall-plan-for-domestic-policy/mnKSqHCuvcz9C4PYWhtCQP/story.html More than ‘enough is enough’ (Article by Dr. Charles J. Ogletree Jr. and Dr. David J.  Harris) -https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/12/16/blacklivesmatter-protests-are-demand-for-more/kd9N3vyTP7Yu7oooacMJWP/story.html

An estimated 2.1 million youth under the age of 18 are arrested in the United States every year. Although the overall rate of youth involved in the juvenile justice system has declined in recent years, more than 1 million cases flow through juvenile courts annually. Today, we focus our attention on learning more about juvenile delinquency and justice by interviewing Dr. Alexandra Cox, a criminologist, lecturer at the University of Essex, and author of Trapped in a Vice: the Consequences of Confinement for Young People. We begin the interview by discussing the history of juvenile justice in the US (21:20), common misconceptions about the juvenile justice system (25:45), and the most pressing issues facing youth in the system (29:00). We then tackle the intersection of race, class, and gender in juvenile justice (32:45) and the school-to-prison pipeline (36:40). We then have a conversation about key takeaways from the book (39:19), possibilities for reforming the juvenile justice system (43:15), and how we can all impact change locally (51:03).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 02:40 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News Segment 14:15 - Introduction of Segment   17:30 - Learn more about Dr. Alexandra Cox 53:55 - Immigration Detention Centers 56:08 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Dr. Alexandra Cox faculty page - https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/coxal19809/alexandra-cox Dr. Cox Twitter - @juvyjustchange Trapped in a Vice: the Consequences of Confinement for Young People - https://www.trappedinavice.com Kalief Browder 1993-2015 - https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/kalief-browder-1993-2015 Kalief Browder Documentary - https://www.netflix.com/title/80187052

Over the past 10 years, the United States has seen a rise in a new brand of conservatism focused on making America great again, a slogan which harkens back to a time that was only great for straight, white, Christian men. Today, we examine the factors that have contributed to the rise in reactionary politics by interviewing Professor Christopher S. Parker, professor of political science and co-author of Change They Can’t Believe In - The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America. We begin by discussing the differences between traditional and reactionary conservatism (23:00) and factors that have contributed to the recent rise in reactionary conservatism (29:00), such as religion (32:24) and social dominance orientation (34:35). We then turn our attention to the Tea Party movement and what made them so successful (36:54) and the factors that could contribute to a successful political movement on the left (39:57). We close by having a conversation about the differences between patriotism and nationalism (54:32) and how we can move forward to enact the change that WE believe in (59:30).   *Strong Language*   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 03:45 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News Segment 15:32 - Introduction of Segment   19:35 - Learn more about Chris Parker 42:45 - Race and the Progressive Politics 47:58 - The Language of Racialized Politics 51:12 - Black Trump Support (Kanye) 1:07:20 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview   Resources: Professor Christopher Parker’s Twitter Handle - @blackbruin Change They Can’t Believe In - The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America - https://press.princeton.edu/titles/9954.html UW Professor (Chris Parker) Got it Right on Trump. So Why is He Being Ignored? - https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/uw-professor-got-it-right-on-trump-so-why-is-he-being-ignored/ Social Psychology Sheds Light on Trump’s Appeal - https://news.ucsc.edu/2017/08/pettigrew-trump.html

Today, we revisit our conversation about higher education by addressing a listener’s question about the economic value and affordability of a college degree for middle-class families. We begin the conversation by discussing whether institutional prestige matters for getting a job and earnings (25:37), what employers are truly looking for in potential employees (28:00), and the particular fields where school name matters (29:36). We then discuss lifetime earnings by degree type (32:06) and the fields in which advanced degrees may or may not pay off  (34:19). Next, we have a conversation about the relationship between undergraduate institution and graduate school acceptance (40:11), the difference between pursuing a master’s degree versus a PhD (43:14), and what graduate schools look for in students (47:25). We then discuss whether or not your major matters for securing a job or attending graduate school (58:35). We close the conversation by discussing how to attend graduate school without going into debt (1:03:50) and strategies that middle class families can use to make college more affordable for their children (1:12:40).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 07:03 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News Segment 20:30 - Introduction of Segment   50:15 - How Daphne Recovered from a 1.57 GPA 1:01:30 - College major and the gender pay gap 1:09:46 - The Script for Applying to PhD Programs   Resources: “Incomes Aren’t the Only Thing Not Keeping Pace with Rising Tuition. Neither are Scholarships.”-https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/09/16/incomes-arent-the-only-thing-not-keeping-pace-with-rising-tuition-neither-are-scholarships/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e9946443ce47 “The College Payoff: Education, Occupations, and Lifetime Earnings”- https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2011/collegepayoff.pdf “Prestige vs. Major” - https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/12/10/study-examines-impact-major-vs-impact-college-prestige-womens-earnings “It Doesn’t Matter Where You Go to College.” - http://time.com/54342/it-doesnt-matter-where-you-go-to-college/ “4 Graduate School Myths Debunked” - https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2012/04/13/4-graduate-school-myths-debunked “These 10 “Expensive” Colleges Have Free Tuition or Free-Ride Scholarships for Middle-Class Families” - https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/affordability-college-cost/these-10-expensive-colleges-have-free-tuition-or-full-ride-scholarships-for-middle-class-families/

The black Christian church has long been a cornerstone of African-American family life, political activism, and social change. However, in recent years, some social activists have called into question the relevance of the black Christian church in the lives of millennials and the continuing fight for freedom. Today, we tackle this topic by interviewing Dr. William David Hart, a professor at Macalester College whose work examines the intersection of religion, ethics, and politics.  During this conversation we discuss the historical and contemporary role of the church in the black community (20:11), myths and misconceptions about Black religion (23:28), the rise of alternative religious practices within the Black community (25:21), and myths and misconceptions about atheism (34:50). We then discuss the relationship between the Black church and the Black family (40:05), the link between religion and politics (45:30), and the future of the church in the Black community and ongoing freedom movement (53:20).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 03:50 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News Segment 17:43 - Introduction of the Topic 18:50 - Learn more about Dr.  William D. Hart 30:25 - Trends in Religious Life and Practice 32:30 - Dr. Hart’s Personal Religious Journey 57:55 - The Black Church, Gender, and Sexuality 1:01:36 - Ty and Daphne reflect on the interview   Resources: Afro-Eccentricity: Beyond the Standard Narrative of Black by Dr. William D. Hart - https://www.amazon.com/Afro-Eccentricity-Beyond-Standard-Narrative-Religion/dp/0230111572 Black Religion: Malcolm X, Julius Lester, and Jan Willis by Dr. William D. Hart - https://www.amazon.com/Black-Religion-Malcolm-Julius-Lester/dp/0230605370 Pew Research Religious Landscape Study - http://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/ The Age Gap in Religion Around the World - http://www.pewforum.org/2018/06/13/the-age-gap-in-religion-around-the-world/

Seldom do conversations about mass incarceration highlight the impact of the criminal justice system on the children and families of individuals who are imprisoned. Today, we shed light on the relationship between parental incarceration, child well-being, and the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage by interviewing Dr. Sara Wakefield —an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University.  We begin by clearly defining and shedding light on the issue of mass incarceration (17:19) and its increasing importance in society and social justice conversations (19:28). We then have a conversation about the pressing issues facing individuals who are incarcerated (21:48), how parental incarceration impacts children and the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage (27:39), potential differences between maternal and paternal incarceration (32:08), and the spatial concentration of incarceration and its impact on communities (34:27). We close the interview by discussing criminal justice reform (36:55)—including race-conscious criminal justice reform efforts (41:15)—and how individuals can work to improve the system at the local level  (44:08).   Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 03:15 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News Segment 14:05 - Introduction of the Topic 15:12 - Learn more about Dr.  Sara Wakefield 36:58 - Kim Kardashian and Prison Reform 47:35 - Ty and Daphne reflect on the interview   Resources: Dr. Sara Wakefield’s Website and Twitter - http://www.sarawakefield.net @Wakefield_Sara Children of the Prison Boom: Mass Incarceration and the Future of American Inequality - https://www.amazon.com/Children-Prison-Boom-Incarceration-Inequality/dp/0190624590 Crime and Justice Research Alliance - http://crimeandjusticeresearchalliance.org Sesame Street Incarceration Toolkit - https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/incarceration “60 Days In” Television Show - https://www.aetv.com/shows/60-days-in/season-1/episode-1