In some neighborhoods, public schools feel more like prisons than schools. In this episode, former social worker and attorney Helen Higginbotham discusses the policing of children in schools with BLACK AND CUBA director Robin J. Hayes.
Written/Directed/Produced by:
Ariana Arancibia
Phyllis Ellington
Echo Sutterfield
Executive Produced by:
Dr. Robin J. Hayes
Recorded in New York City at 
Posted by Progressive Pupil on February 1, 2016
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2016/02/01/podcast-schools-or-prisons/
Can art help to erase racism? In this episode of BREAKING DOWN RACISM, dancer, choreographer and activist Paloma Mcgregor discusses how artists can be effective activists?
Produced/Written/Directed by: Crista Carter, Johanna Galomb and Benjamin Jackson
Host/Executive Producer/Series Creator Robin J. Hayes, PhD
Recorded at The New School in New York City
PICTURED Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, “Revelations” 2012 courtesy Alvin Ailey Theater
Posted by Progressive Pupil on January 25, 2016
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/podcast-whats-art-got-to-do-with-it/
When will race no longer be a barrier to educational success? In this episode of BREAKING DOWN RACISM, a former Deputy Director of Prep for Prep–a leadership development and educational access program for young people of color–discusses his take on the future of equality in private education. Could your school do a better job with diversity and inclusion? Tell us about it in the comment section below.

Writers: John Dumey, Layla Nunez, Noemi Morales
Director: Layla Ninez
Producer: John Dumey, Noemi Morales
Featured Guest: Peter Bordonaro
Host/Executive Producer/Series Creator: Robin J. Hayes, PhD
Production Assistant: Enrique Prieto Mancia
Posted by Progressive Pupil on January 11, 2016
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/podcast-diversity-vs-inclusion/
In this throwback to season 1 of the podcast series Breaking Down Racism, millenials ask: Why do some people prefer the term Black or African American do define their racial identity?
Produced by Javarius Jones
Executive Producer/Series Creator Robin J. Hayes, PhD
Directed by Dante Bailey
Written by Danielle Tascone
pictured actress/talk show host Raven-Symone who prefers to be identified as “American” rather than African American.
Posted by Progressive Pupil on January 7, 2016
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/tbt-podcast-black-or-african-american/
In this episode of Breaking Down Racism, a former PTA president of an East Village, New York City school speaks candidly about inequality in New York City’s public school system. What do you think about segregation in public schools? Tell us in the comment section below.
Produced/Directed/Written by: Alina Baboolal, Nicole Moore and Phuong Nguyen
Hosted/Executive Produced by: Robin J. Hayes, PhD
Recorded at The New School in New York City.
Students at Public School 188 in Manhattan 2009 by Annie Tritt courtesy The New York Times
Posted by Progressive Pupil on January 4, 2016
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2016/01/04/podcast-segregation-education-nation/
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
Breaking Down Racism is brought to you by Progressive Pupil, which “makes Black studies for everybody.” The series was created by Robin J. Hayes, PhD.
Posted by Progressive Pupil on December 31, 2015
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2015/12/31/tbt-podcast-where-is-the-african-diaspora/
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.
Posted by Progressive Pupil on December 28, 2015
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/podcast-blackinthemilitary/
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
Posted by Progressive Pupil on December 24, 2015
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2015/12/24/tbt-podcast-why-do-i-care-about-intersectionality/
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 
in New York City.
Pictured: philanthropists Dr. Priscilla Chan (l.) and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (r.) 2012 courtesy Forbes magazine
Posted by Progressive Pupil on December 21, 2015
https://progressivepupil.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/podcast-is-altruism-real/
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