All posts for the month December, 2015

#TBT Podcast Where is the African Diaspora?

Happy New Year!! In this episode from Season 1 of Breaking Down Racism, Sudanese rapper Oddisee, Afro-Dominican singer Fanesha Fabre, Ethiopian journalist Hanna Giorgies and others discuss the diversity of the Black community and the meaning of diaspora today.

 

Written by: Regine Nehy
Produced by: Regine Nehy and Ladin Awad
Executive Producer: Robin J. Hayes, PhD
Directed by: Tsige Tafesse and Sequana Williams
Edited by: Ladin Awad

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by Progressive Pupil on December 31, 2015  •  Permalink
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“Too Much” Deadly Force

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by Progressive Pupil on December 30, 2015  •  Permalink
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12 Years Old

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Podcast: #BlackintheMilitary

Unfortunately, the United States military continues to struggle to address its history of segregation and exclusion. In this episode of BREAKING DOWN RACISM, veteran Gari Harvey reflects on his experience being #BlackintheMilitary.

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by Progressive Pupil on December 28, 2015  •  Permalink
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Happy Everything!!

  
From the Progressive Pupil family to yours, whether it’s chosen, biological, blended or a combination of all three 🙂 

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by Progressive Pupil on December 25, 2015  •  Permalink
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#TBT Podcast: Why do I Care About Intersectionality?

In this episode of Breaking Down Racism, model/TV presenter Michelle De Swarte discusses intersectionality and the importance of embracing all our identities.

Written by: Melissa Bautista, Bryan Counts and Ebony Wiggins.
Executive Producer: Robin J. Hayes, PhD
Produced by: Bryan Counts and Pascal Rosenast.
Directed by: Pascal Rosenast.
Narrated by: Bryan Counts.
Co-narration by: Mesha Byrd, Ebony Wiggins, Melissa Bautista, and Pascal Rosenast.
Production Help by: Kristal Lindo

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by Progressive Pupil on December 24, 2015  •  Permalink
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Podcast: Is Altruism Real?

Does true selflessness exist? Is the non-profit sector doing more harm than good in communities of color? Black and Cuba director Dr. Robin J. Hayes sits with human rights activist Chitra Ayar – director of the Sadie Nash Project in Queens – to discuss how to fundraise with integrity this holiday season.

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Pictured Philanthropists Dr. Priscilla Chan (l.) and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (r.) 2012 Courtesy Forbes magazine.

Produced/Directed/Written by:
Miranda Fay
Patricia Lee
Racquel Samuel

Recorded at TNS_Logo1_Small_RGB in New York City.

Pictured: philanthropists Dr. Priscilla Chan (l.) and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (r.) 2012 courtesy Forbes magazine

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by Progressive Pupil on December 21, 2015  •  Permalink
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#TBT “What is White Liberal Guilt?”

This episode of #BreakingDownRacism tackles the causes and cures of White Liberal Guilt. Originally uploaded May 2015.

Written by: Finn Brigham
Directed by: Andrew Hoyles and Jonas Gonzales
Researched by: Jillian Burford
Narrated by: Dr. Robin J. Hayes and Finn Brigham

Series created by Dr. Robin J. Hayes.

 

 

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by Progressive Pupil on December 17, 2015  •  Permalink
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