Reimagining Black Relations
Reimagining Black Relations Podcast is a chat about solutions for issues relating to the black race. Solutions may relate to business, social, or spiritual. The podcast will help both white and brown races to understand what must be done to solve the racial problems. Likewise, for the black race, the podcast will provide insight to what to expect, comfort from the past experiences, and a promising path forward. The host is Dr. Francesca Fajinmi. Subscribe and please provide some feedback.
Episodes
77 episodes
#76 Understanding the Evolving Nature of Racism in the Digital Age - Dr. Rob Eschmann
In a compelling return to the Reimagining Black Relations podcast, Dr. Rob Eschmann fearlessly delves into the stark realities of growing up under the pervasive influence of racial bias and the constant specter of police violence. He sha...
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Season 9
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Episode 76
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27:57
#75 - Caregiving While Black - Dr. Fayron Epps & Karah Alexander
In a compelling episode of Reimagining Black Relations, we welcome two exceptional guests, Dr. Fayron Epps and Karah Alexander, who are on a mission to enhance the quality of life for Black caregivers. Dr. Epps, with over two deca...
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Season 9
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Episode 75
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30:32
#74 Unveiling the Forms of Racism in the 21st Century
In a thought-provoking interview, Dr. Rob Eschmann, a multifaceted talent from Chicago, unveils the subtle yet pervasive forms of racism in the 21st century. Rooted in his academic journey that began in Chicago Public Schools and culmina...
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Season 9
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Episode 74
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31:20
#73 - The Digital Road to Wellness, Fearlessness, and Resilience - Van Williams
In an eye-opening conversation that transcends the ordinary, Van Williams, the Vice President of Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer for the University of California's sprawling $40+ billion-dollar enterprise, t...
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Season 9
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Episode 73
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52:38
#72 Faith Beyond Color - Archbishop Isiah Mcoshwa Simelane
Archbishop Isiah Mcoshwa Simelane, the remarkable, visionary founder and overseer of the Evangelical Gospel Church of South Africa, whose wisdom transcends borders and generations, graciously offered his profound insight in this awe-inspiring i...
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Season 8
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Episode 72
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30:46
#71 Resilient Narrative Unveiled - Nii Ayikwei Parkes
Nii Ayikwei Parkes, an acclaimed Ghanaian-British writer, editor, and a prominent voice among black intellectuals in the UK, delivers a powerful message on the persistent challenges encountered by Black writers. Currently engaged in groundbreak...
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Season 8
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Episode 71
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39:54
#70 Addressing Dementia in the Black Community - Fayron Epps
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, a nurse with 20+ years’ experience creating culturally relevant programs to reduce health disparities for underserved populations, highlighted significant health findings, negatively impacting the Black community.
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Season 7
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Episode 70
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48:48
#69 Shift for Peace and Justice - Dr. Debora Kayembe
Dr. Debora Kayembe, Lord Rector of the 440 year old, University of Edinburgh, Scotland and the first person of color to occupy the position. She shared the history of her country of origin as the rape capital of the world, where five women were...
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Season 7
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Episode 69
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27:44
#68 The Process - Dr. Nomsa Khalfani
Dr. Nomsa Khalfani, Co-CEO of Essential Access Health and founder of Khalfani Strategy Group acknowledged the progress that was made in the past, was for the past; she highlighted the need to revisit and update with relevant current advanceme...
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Episode 68
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38:42
#67 Replacing Institutions
Dr. Santos Ramos, an assistant Professor of Integrative Studies at Grand Valley State University is a mixed Mexican-Irish-American. His research and teaching centers on the Intersections of Latin American Studies, Intercultural Competence, and ...
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Season 7
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Episode 67
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33:01
#66 Meet the man with seven fathers
Will Jawando is the Montgomery County Councilmember, attorney, activist, and community leader with a lifelong dedication to public service. He discussed the importance of black fatherhood even in the absence of the real father. He cited several...
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Season 6
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Episode 66
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45:22
#65 2022 - South Africa Youth Day
Speakers include: Dr. Francesca Fajinmi - Founder, Your Black Matters "Jackie" Dupont-Walker - President, Ward Economic Development Corporation Oba Oladepo Towobola - King of Aluti Erin, Dari Erin of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 65
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1:54:17
#64 Look in the Mirror
Derek A. Perkinson, the New York State Field and Crisis Director for the National Action Network (NAN) focused on the responsibilities of Black people in driving solutions to conquer racism. He proffered some do's and don't's for families and c...
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Season 6
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Episode 64
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25:57
#63 A Step is a Step
Rodney H. Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of Street Legend shared his thoughts on hidden oppositions. He expanded on his childhood understanding of "The System" and why he embraces the mantra of "coming up with something out of nothing" while af...
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Season 6
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Episode 63
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46:20
#62 Incorporating Cultural Identities
Chris Ramos, Senior Director of UCLA Student Finance Solutions, shared his perspectives as a mixed-race executive. He believes the conversation extends beyond race, cultural acceptance and a sense of self-worth are natural extensions that...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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35:09
#61 2022 Black History Month - History of "Black History Month"
Jacob U’Mofe Gordon, Emeritus Professor, University of Kansas; Kwame Nkrumah Endowed Chair, University of Ghana; Senior Fulbright Scholar, presented the chronology of the Black History Month Celebration in the United States.
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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37:15
#60 2022 Black History Month - Exhibits on African American Heritage Month legacy project covering 2006 to 2020
Albert Edmund Lord III, an Emmy Award-winning creative with a slew of industry awards, and more than 35 years of experience in radio, post production, sound editing, live theater as well as independent film and video production, highlighted his...
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Season 6
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Episode 60
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42:00
#59 2022 Black History Month - Influences Along the Pathway to Empowerment! King Solomon Dupont, My Hero
Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, the founding president of the Ward Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) in Los Angeles and an appointee of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as a member of the LA County Metro Board. She shared a compelling story and t...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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29:31
#58 2022 Black History Month - Africans and Africans in Diaspora
Dr. Ama S. Wray, Professor at the University of California, Irvine, and a performance architect that innovates across disciplinary lines, leading with dance to enter spaces of dance, jazz music, theatre, academia, medicine, technology and activ...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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21:53
#57 Force without Justice
Prof. Ayodeji Ogunnaike, an assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Bowdoin College is of Nigerian descent, specifically of the Yoruba tribe. His research and teaching centers around the religious traditions of Africa and the African diaspor...
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Season 6
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Episode 57
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43:12
#56 Recovering the Loss
Dr. Marketus Presswood is an Historian with specialization in the socio-cultural interactions of the Chinese, Africans, and Africans in Diaspora. Dr. Presswood juxtaposed China and the U.S. on the subject of racism. He discussed: the role of Ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 56
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40:36
#55 Feel Sorry or Fight Your Way Thru
Dr. Irène Y. Kilubi, an Expert Advisor to the European Commission on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Digitalization, spoke to us from Germany. Irene shared her experiences as one of the first Black families to relocate to Germany from the Dem...
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Season 6
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Episode 55
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33:07
#54 PAY - Part 2 Speakers
Four speakers from the Inaugural Pan-African Youth (PAY) Summit.Prof. Babacar Kante - President of the National Political Dialogue Commission in Senegal, former Vice-President of the Constitutional Council/Court of Senegal,...
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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28:58