Awakened in America
How did we get here? A constructive dialogue on the awakening of our minds to the issues of Black America. Often citing Dr. Ibram X. Kendi (author of "How to be an Antiracist") and Dr. Robin DiAngelo (author of "White Fragility"), the hosts strive to inspire conversation and action amongst White Progressives and People of Color around the Black Lives Matter Movement. Email hosts at info@awakenedinamerica.com for comments or questions.
Episodes
14 episodes
S2 Ep #2: Folklore & Race
Host Z & Host Jess discuss the intersectionality of folklore and race with Dr. Pat Turner of UCLA, author of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine: Rumor in African-American Culture" and "Crafted Lives: Stories and Studies of African American Q...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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57:34
S2 Ep #1: Celebrating History
Host Z and Host Jess chat with Claudia Walker, the owner of The Black Toy Store and recently published author of "ABC's of HBCU's", regarding her innovative business ventures that are elevating Black History. This episode celebrates Ameri...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:51
S1 Ep #11: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Schools
Host Z and Host Jess speak with Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati, Dr. Freda Rossi, and Dr. Satinder Hawkins from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District about the programs and initiatives they are leading with regards to Diversity, Equity, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:06:28
S1 Ep #10: Patriotism
In light of the recent United States Presidential Election, Hosts Z and Jess discuss the topic of Patriotism.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:37
S1 Ep #9: Learning to Disarm
Host Z and Host Jess compare events involving law enforcement in Kenosha, WI and Rochester, NY.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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18:43
S1 Ep #8: Being African American in a Liberal State
Host Z and Host Jess sit down with Shenita and Todd Moore to discuss their lives and experiences growing up in a state that considers itself Liberal.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:19:57
S1 Ep #7 Part 2: Antiracism in Healthcare
Host Z & Host Jess continue their discussion with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, asking questions specific to Antiracism in a healthcare setting and his opinion on the Affordable Care Act.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:31
S1 Ep #7 Part 1: Antiracism in Healthcare
Host Z & Host Jess sit down with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos from Johns Hopkins Medicine where he serves as a Pulmonologist as well as Director of the Health Equity Steering Committee. How has COVID-19 shined a light on healthcare disparities i...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:22
S1 Ep #6: Allyship
Host Z and Host Jess discuss ways to be an everyday antiracist ally to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Topics covered include: remembering African Americans who were killed at the hands of law enforcement, stark contrasts with the way ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:43
S1 Ep #5: Religion
Hosts Z and Jess discuss how even areas where we would normally expect inclusion, like religion, are also lacking.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:29
S1 Ep #4: Antiracism
Hosts Z and Jess discuss what it means to be antiracist and potential pitfalls with the momentum the term is receiving right now.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:13
S1 Ep #3: Education as Indoctrination Continued
Hosts Z and Jess discuss how the wealth gap among races is related to education, opportunities, and beyond.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:46
