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In its 13th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.

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Asian-American stereotypes have persisted since the early 1960s when the model minority stereotype first emerged. This broadcast is dedicated to a conversation about how Asian-Americans as the fastest growing minority group... more
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Tune into this final in the series about how black children are oriented to American Society. This broadcast features a panel of black women and mothers of girls to discuss their words of wisdom given to their daugthers. Recently, the Talk that... more
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Tune into this special 1-hour broadcast featuring a panel of incredible black men and fathers of boys to discuss the cautions and concerns about becoming a black man in America or what has been referred to as "the talk". Black men... more
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This broadcast features a special guest, author, editor and commentator, William F. Spivey. We will discuss broadly the stunning relevance of Mr. Baldwin's writings nearly 60 years ago to today's racial context in America. Additionally, we will... more
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This broadcast is the first in a 4-part series using the critically acclaimed manuscript from James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time. As part of their father-daughter book club, Dr. Perkins will introduce his daughter, Arin, as a... more
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Tune in on Thursday, March 11 @ 12pm EST for another impactful conversation expanding on the data surrounding the increase in teen suicides in the US. Dr. Crystal L. Barksdale, Chief of the Minority Mental Health Research Program for... more
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Join us on Wednesday, March 3 @ 12pm EST for an important conversation on millennial teacher and leader retention with special guest, Kami Lewis Levin. Kami is an adult learning, education leadership and curriculum design... more
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Why have suicide rates increased among teens in U.S. since the start of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic? Licensed psychologist, Dr. Sandra M. Chafouleas, joins us for a discussion and to share her thoughts on the mental... more
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Trained in meditation, yoga, philosophy and natural health sciences in Australia, the Philippines and India, Dada Gunamuktananda joins us for a special discussion on exploring meditation and consciousness. Dada is a qualified... more
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Join us on Tuesday, February 2 @ 5pm EST to hear the incredible story of special guest, Aaron Stark. Aaron is a motivational speaker and outspoken advocate for mental health awareness. His experience in public school and... more
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