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Quick Learner | Stratification Economics: How Group Identities Fuel Inequality with Sandy Darity

'How we relate to social groups, members of our own and others, influences how inequality arises and persists. Stratification economics combines sociology, social psychology, history, and economics to deepen our understanding of persistent racial and ethnic disparities.'

'Mary Helen Washington is an accomplished African-America...

'Mary Helen Washington is an accomplished African-American literary scholar and the editor and author of many books including Midnight Birds and Black-eyed Susans: Stories by and about Black Women, Invented Lives: Narratives of Black Women 1860-1960, Memories of Kin, and the book we focus on in this discussion on The Other Blacklist: The African-American Literary and Cultural Left of the 1950s. Professor Washington joins Millennials Are Killing Capitalism to discuss the work of Gwendolyn Brooks prior to her joining the Black Arts Movement in the late 1960’s, within the Black cultural and literary left that Washington analyzes in The Other Blacklist.'

Race at Work with Porter Braswell: Trillicon Valley's Jason Mayden: Disrupting Culture With Design and Social Innovation

 

'In this episode of Race at Work with Porter Braswell a conversation with with Jason Mayden, CEO of Trillicon Valley, a modern design collective. They discuss the record-setting projects he worked on at Nike, why he left a dream job to build Superheroic, and why the impact he aims to have with Trillicon is meant to be multigenerational. Mayden is the author of A Kids Book About Design.'

Creative Control with KC Ifeanyi: How One Woman is Getting BIPOC Creators a Seat at the Table

'Creative Control with KC Ifeanyi goes further into the space of marginalized creators with Annelise Campbell. Annelise is the founder of the CFG, an influencer marketing agency geared toward BIPOC creators like Monica Veloz, a lifestyle and beauty creator of nine years who, since linking up with CFG, has gained an entirely new perspective on value as an Afro-Latina creator. In this episode with Annelise and Monica, we cover everything from how creators of color should view their work to holding brands accountable for the work that still needs to be done.'

#RightToOffend: Mark Anthony Neal on the Significance of Redd Foxx

In this clip from the A&E documentary Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution, Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal and executive producer Kevin Hart, discuss the significance of comedian Redd Foxx. The two-part documentary explores the progression of Black comedy and the comedians who have used pointed humor to expose, challenge and ridicule society’s injustices and to articulate the Black experience in America. The series examines Black comedy through a unique lens, tracing the evolution and social awakening of the courageous comedians who dared to push against the constraints of their time and spoke truth to power.

Black Girl Songbook – Black Girl Groups Are Always En Vogue

'In this episode of Black Girl Songbook, host Danyel Smith is celebrating the magic of Black Girl groups and questioning why music has been missing them for so long. She explores the staying power of Destiny’s Child’s music, and the revolutionary fashion and boldness of TLC, which flipped the industry on its head. She talks about the power in hearing Black women’s voices in unison and the business of the music industry that can contribute to keeping voices apart. Plus, Danyel sits down with Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis of the legendary group En Vogue. They discuss what it was like to be a Black Girl group in their early years, and the industry’s response to it. They also reflect on the infectious energy and musicianship of Bay Area artists and the immense impact that had on them and their success.'

One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast – Marc Lamont Hill

'One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast talks with academic, broadcaster, social commentator and author Marc Lamont Hill. They discuss the current state of politics, the precarious position of Black-owned media and his new book, Seen and Unseen that looks at the intersectionality of race and technology.'

Many Lumens with Maori Karmael Holmes: Deniese Davis

'Many Lumens with Maori Karmael Holmes chats with powerhouse producer Deniese Davis (Insecure, A Black Lady Sketch Show), founder of two media companies — Color Creative and Reform Media Group — that seek to uplift and champion Black and brown voices. In their conversation, Deniese shares her journey from being a rising basketball star to helping to shepherd the cultural phenomenon that was Issa Rae’s Insecure. They also discuss finding work-life balance and their shared passion for musicals.'

Musician Bartees Strange Takes Nothing for Granted

'Musician Bartees Strange broke out in the fall of 2020, when he released the album Live Forever to critical acclaim. A new album, Farm to Table,  finds Strange celebrating everything he’s achieved, while taking his music in new sonic directions.  The Takeaway spoke with Strange about his journey from a childhood in western Oklahoma to a career playing stages across the world.'

'Elvis' Reminds Viewers of Big Mama Thornton's Blues Hits, Including the Original 'Hound Dog'

'The King of Rock 'n' Roll can thank the rhythm and blues singers who preceded him for the building blocks of his legacy. One of such — Willie Mae Thornton, better known as Big Mama Thornton — debuted her R&B anthem “Hound Dog” in 1953, three years before Elvis Presley released his hit cover. “[‘Hound Dog’] was a big hit for the R&B market, which means for the Black market,” says Maureen Mahon, author of "Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll.” “It wasn't a song that was going to get airplay on the pop stations that were targeted to white audiences.” With Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” topping the box office and earning more than $31 million in its opening weekend, discussion of the role Black artists play in the hits that powered The King to stardom rises to the forefront.'