Interview with Dr. Candice Rowser She is the author of Broad Scope: The Benefits of Interdisciplinary Training for Pedagogy in which she shares her experiences as a higher education faculty member in history and political science. With a look into her classroom, Dr. Rowser wants to share insight with other educators to assist them with ideas for their social studies content. Broad Scope is an exhibition of what an educator with an interdisciplinary education can do featuring fifteen le...

Professor Seals explores politics vs. personhood. #ProtectBlackWomen even when we don't agree with them. #kamalaharris #blackwomen #africanwomen #misogyny #blackmen

Professor Seals offers a candid message to white America.

Professor Seals addresses the plight of Black women.

Professor Seals explores the dynamics of the Black experience and othering.

Debunking Black inferiority and rationalizations of violence and crimes against Black people.

Professor Seals explores important text to discuss historical and modern, social political issues that impact the quality of life of people of African ancestry. The discourse unpacks the complexities of the issues and highlights methods to support healing and achieve wellness.

A candid discussion with Tyson Amir Born and bred in the Bay Area is the creative, Tyson Amir. He is a rapper blessed with a poignant message, electrifying cadence, enlightening lyrics and it all combines to form a music with enough heart and soul to move a generation. Tyson is also a poet, emcee, educator, author, activist but if you ask him he’ll say he’s “a freedom fighter”. His fight is born out of love for humanity, justice and peace for all. Each one of these layers are intricately wov...

An intimate conversation with Sizwe Andrews-Abakah and Mizan Alkebulan-Abakah Mizan has worked for over 20 years as a community organizer and youth development professional. Her commitment to social justice has fueled her work as a crisis intervention specialist, health educator, curriculum writer, multi-modal workshop facilitator, community researcher, staff wellness coach, and School-Based Health Center Supervisor. Mizan is a certified Radical Healing Trainer and has a Masters Degree in Pu...

An interview with Abdul Sabur Muhammad (Keith Muhammad) A man of wisdom, courage, commitment and strength, Brother Abdul Sabur Muhammad is the Minister of Muhammad Mosque No. 26 and the Oakland,California representative of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.

Discussion with Elisha Greenwell Elisha Greenwell is a northern California native and 12-year advertising vet. Throughout her career she has developed award-winning brand strategy for companies such as Intel, Nike, Target and Starbucks. She currently helps lead consumer brand strategy at Facebook. She is also the founder of Black Joy Parade which welcomed 14k people for its inaugural event on February 25, 2018 in Oakland, Ca. https://youtu.be/IC2_N3uscug

A candid discussion with Prentice Powell With humility uncommon to those of like talent, Prentice Powell approaches every stage from Amsterdam to London and South Africa, knowing that he has a gift, yet allowing his performance to speak for itself. Formerly host of the prestigious open mic Mouth Off Wednesdays in Oakland, CA. for six years, Powell is an educator, a family man, a writer, and an accomplished spoken word artist. He has been recognized as a National Slam Finalist, 2006 Oakland ...

Discussion with Emani Dawson-Bey Emani is a wife, parent, educator, activist and entrepreneur.

A thoughtful discussion with Selena A. Wilson on Love as a Revolutionary Act A native of Oakland, California, Selena Wilson obtained her Bachelor’s in Human Services from Holy Names University. She went on to spend several years leading elementary school enrichment programming with the City of Piedmont before transitioning to Northwestern University, where she earned a Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change. After completing her graduate studies, Selena served as a managemen...

A thoughtful discussion about parenting with Baba Ron Shaw and Baba Howard Pinderhughes. Ron Shaw is a member of the Brotherhood of Elders Network. He is long standing community advocate for children and families. Howard Pinderhughes is a member of the Brotherhood of Elders Network Leadership Council. Howard Pinderhughes, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco. http://brotherhoodofelders.net/

Discussion with Dr. Damon Francis As interim director and medical director of Health Care for the Homeless, Dr. Francis led the adoption and expansion of clinical models addressing the whole person including medical, behavioral, and social needs. Much of his work leveraged new funding opportunities under the Affordable Care Act. His roles in the program ranged from clinician to manager to payer, allowing him to experience both the bewildering complexity of health care payment models, and the...

Discussion with Falilah Aisha Bilal Falilah experienced professional specializing in the areas of non-profit management, youth development, violence prevention and healing, arts integration and education, counseling psychology, organizational re-development and community engagement. https://www.linkedin.com/in/falilah-aisha-bilal-ba627316/

Interview with Dr. Bedford Palmer Dr. Bedford Palmer is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY #28058). Dr. Palmer received his B.A. in Anthropology, with a minor in African American Studies from the University of California at Irvine. He received his M.A. in Psychology, with an emphasis in Research at California State University Long Beach and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Dr. Palmer completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of ...

Interview with Candice Valenzuela Candice Rose Valenzuela is a mother, educator, lecturer, writer, coach and community wellness advocate. Candice has worked at the intersection of urban education and holistic health for 12 years, serving in a variety of roles from teen health educator, to Special Education teacher and instructional coach, before finding her calling in teacher support and wellness. She got her Masters degree in East-West Psychology from the California Institute for Integral S...

Interview with Dr. Jennifer Lyle For over twenty-five years, Jennifer has actively worked towards the well-being of youth and their families. Her education and work have taken place in the streets, across continents, with community organizations, government, schools, and, academia. Much of Jennifer’s work over the past fifteen years has focused on the development of youth through viable programs for diverse populations: she recently held the role of Deputy Director at Alternatives in Action ...