Afrocentric /ˌafrōˈsentrik/: Regarding African or Black culture as preeminent. Hosted by Morgan Gray, this educational podcast adopts an Afrocentric worldview, placing African/Black cultural experiences at the forefront. Through insightful discourse and incisive analysis, it deconstructs Eurocentric narratives, offering authentic, empowering alternatives. Confront societal biases, celebrate Black excellence, while evolving your perspective through an Afrocentric lens. Navigate predominantly white spaces with cultural pride and self-assurance. Join the movement. Embrace the movement.
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Afrocentric /ˌafrōˈsentrik/: Regarding African or Black culture as preeminent. Hosted by Morgan Gray, this educational podcast adopts an Afrocentric worldview, placing African/Black cultural experiences at the forefront. Through insightful discourse and incisive analysis, it deconstructs Eurocentric narratives, offering authentic, empowering alternatives. Confront societal biases, celebrate Black excellence, while evolving your perspective through an Afrocentric lens. Navigate predominantly white spaces with cultural pride and self-assurance. Join the movement. Embrace the movement.
The Hopes and the Dreams of the Slaves featuring Porsha B.
Afrocentric.
1 hour 19 minutes
1 year ago
The Hopes and the Dreams of the Slaves featuring Porsha B.
In this powerful episode of the Afrocentric podcast, we sit down with Porsha B. to explore the experiences of Black first-generation college students and their navigation of predominantly white institutions (PWIs).
Porsha begins by reflecting on the courageous actions of trailblazers like James Meredith, who integrated Ole Miss in 1962, and Richard Holmes, who peacefully integrated Mississippi State University in 1965. She discusses how their bravery paved the way for future generations of Black students in higher education.
Drawing from her personal journey as a first-generation college student, Porsha shares the unique challenges and triumphs she faced at both private and public universities. She highlights the importance of support systems and resources that were crucial to her success, while also addressing the gaps that still exist for Black students in these spaces.
Porsha then delves into the pros and cons of being a first-generation college student, emphasizing the weight of family expectations and the pressure to succeed. She offers valuable advice for future Black students preparing to embark on their college journeys, sharing strategies and mindsets that helped her overcome obstacles.
The episode concludes with a powerful discussion on the legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on Black education and advancement. Porsha reflects on how understanding this history has shaped her own educational experience and fueled her determination to succeed, carrying forward the hopes and dreams of her ancestors.
Afrocentric.
Afrocentric /ˌafrōˈsentrik/: Regarding African or Black culture as preeminent. Hosted by Morgan Gray, this educational podcast adopts an Afrocentric worldview, placing African/Black cultural experiences at the forefront. Through insightful discourse and incisive analysis, it deconstructs Eurocentric narratives, offering authentic, empowering alternatives. Confront societal biases, celebrate Black excellence, while evolving your perspective through an Afrocentric lens. Navigate predominantly white spaces with cultural pride and self-assurance. Join the movement. Embrace the movement.
