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Latest Episodes
RBG and Black Lives
How laws are interpreted often have a more lasting impact than the laws themselves. RBG's death could change the course and direction of rights in this country for black and brown communities. Discover what you can and should do to protect your rights.
Episode 89: Max Tuchman CEO Caribu
At the Disruption Now Summit, I interviewed Maxeme Tuchman the CEO + Co-Founder of Caribu, an interactive video-calling platform that allows parents and grandparents to read and draw with children when they’re not in the same location. We discuss how blac
Is Black King?
The use of art can be a powerful change agent in this critical moment. Mark Phi hopes through his art he can inspire change and get more African Americans to embrace the power of their heritage.
The Need for Black Angel Investing
Kevin Cadette is a startup industry veteran and technology leader. His organization Black Angels Miami aims to connect black investors to promising minority-owned startups.
Racism & the Anti-semitism We don't see
DeSean Jackson’s Hitler moment—and Nick Cannon's anti-Semitic comments —showed that Black Americans’ experience of racism doesn’t automatically immunize us toward other forms of hate. Many African Americans online went to defend Cannon and Deshwn Jackso
Seeking representation in Hollywood
Theo Dumont is the co-founder and co-director of the Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, Hollywood Comedy Festival and co-founder of the Mammoth Film Festival. At Alta Global Media, Dumont spearheads media relations, publicity and strategic market
Phylicia Fant: Come As You Are, Change the Game
Phylicia Fant is the Co-head of Urban at Columbia Records. “You have to honor who you are and show up in that space,” said Fant. “To thrive and survive, you have to be comfortable with you. As a music executive, the Spelman College graduate has conceive
The Last Confederate
The movement of tearing down statues is part of a movement to tear down images and leaders who have supported racial inferiority. Should this strategy be limited to the Confederates? Should we include figures like Thomas Jefferson? What is the messaging
Will Hayes: Equity, Inclusion and AI Delusions
Will Hayes is working to create a more engaging world in the digital space. As a black founder, Will Hayes believes Tech Companies don’t need to focus on being inclusive because of some social responsibility, they should do because it’s good economics.