Roweming Around Podcast
Let's engage with current events that shape our world, explore the perspectives of Generation Z and Generation X, uplift the voices of the Black community, and advocate for LGBTQ issues that deserve our attention and support.
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173 episodes
What code-switching is in the corporate context
Code-switching in Corporate America is often discussed as an “individual choice,” but the evidence shows it functions more like an adaptive response to institutional norms—especially norms around “professionalism” that historically track ...
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Why Traditional Career Paths Fail Black Women Today
Traditional career advice assumes you can invest in education and early-career sacrifice, then recoup it through pay growth and promotions. But Black women are more likely to carry heavier education debt burdens, which delays wealth-build...
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Racial Bias in Collective Versus Individual Blame
America does not describe violence neutrally. The language used by media, law enforcement, and the public reflects a hierarchy that has existed since slavery: white individuals are treated as individuals, while Black indi...
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The Corporate Crucible of Black Women's Perfection
You’re not imagining this. Black women feeling like they have to be perfect at corporate jobs—and that they “can’t make mistakes”—is the predictable result of history, stereotypes, and current workplace systems all stacked on ...
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The Black Experience and Discontents of the Texas Dream
The notion of Texas as a 'land of opportunity' has persisted for decades, attracting families from various backgrounds seeking improved living conditions. Historically, Texas has been portrayed as a paradise of prosperity, where the pursu...
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The Indispensable Role of Black Women
The historical contributions of Black women to the American workforce cannot be overstated. For generations, they have played pivotal roles as innovators, caregivers, and community builders, forming the backbone of both their families and...
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14:07
The Architecture of Systemic Issues: Context and Impact
The history of systemic problems also includes gender inequality in the workplace, where organizations have perpetuated wage gaps and limited advancement opportunities for women. Such deeply rooted issues often go unrecognized, hiding in ...
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11:36
From Slavery to ICE Raids- America’s Racist Machinery Never Shut Down
As we delve deeper into the systemic nature of racial injustice, this discussion will highlight how contemporary issues, such as the expansion of ICE raids and the broader immigration enforcement practices, are deeply interconnected with ...
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The Shocking Truth: How Systemic Racism Makes US Healthcare Double The Price
The quest for universal health care cannot be divorced from the realities of racial history in the United States. Addressing systemic racism within the health care framework is vital for ensuring that health equity becomes more than just ...
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The Seven Levels of Racism Explained
One of the distinguishing features of the seven levels of racism is its ability to illustrate the continuum of racism, from individual biases and prejudices to systemic practices embedded within institutional structures. This nuanced unde...
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The Hidden Costs and Benefits of Diversity
It’s important to clarify: “hidden costs” doesn’t mean immigration and diversity are net bad. Rather, it means there are challenges, trade-offs, and unintended consequences that often aren’t acknowledged explicitly in public debate. Some ...
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Black Cultural Spaces: Challenges, Resistance, and Future
In early 2025, significant policy changes ushered in a marked shift in the administration's approach toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. The dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs has generated substantial con...
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Trump's 2025 Chicago Immigration Enforcement Collision
The 2025 Chicago Incident has sparked a wide array of reactions from residents across the city, illustrating the deeply ingrained feelings surrounding Trump’s immigration policy. Community leaders, activists, and ordinary citizens alike have vo...
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Policing Blackness While Consuming Black Culture
The distinction between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation is critical in understanding the dynamics of cultural exchange, particularly in the context of Black culture. Cultural appropriation refers to the inappropriate or u...
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The Legacy and Mechanisms of Jim Crow
The term "Jim Crow" refers to a series of laws and practices that enforced racial segregation in the United States, particularly in the Southern states, following the Civil War. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, specific...
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America's Breeding Farms: A Legacy of Trauma
Breeding farms, established primarily in the early to mid-19th century, played a critical economic role in shaping the landscape of the domestic slave trade. The systematic breeding of enslaved individuals transformed certain states, part...
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Lynching in America
The practice of lynching in America emerged as a brutal phenomenon in the post-Civil War era, corresponding with the country’s struggle to redefine race relations. Initially, lynching was primarily directed at African Americans but evolved to i...
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Confronting Anti-Blackness in Language
Anti-Blackness refers to the specific phenomenon of discrimination and prejudice directed against individuals of African descent. This form of racism is not merely an extension of general racial bias but is deeply rooted in historical contexts ...
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Beyond Prejudice
Racism is a complex social concept that encapsulates prejudice, discrimination, and antagonism directed against individuals or groups based on their racial or ethnic identity. Central to this idea is the notion of race as a social construct rat...
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Do White Americans Grasp Black History?
Black history in America serves as a critical lens through which we can examine the cultural, social, and political fabric of the nation. Understanding this history is not solely an academic pursuit; rather, it is paramount for fostering ...
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Jim Crow and the Black Codes: A Legacy of Injustice
The Black Codes were a set of laws enacted in Southern states following the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865. This period marked a significant transition in American history as the nation grappled with the implications of emancipation and th...
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America’s Political Landscape in 2025
The political landscape has evolved into a battleground of ideological extremes, where discourse often spirals into hostility. Citizens are polarized, with many expressing alarm over what they perceive to be the erosion of democratic values, as...
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The Real History of Systemic Racism in America and Why It Won’t Just Go Away
From the establishment of slavery to segregation and discriminatory laws, the historical landscape of the United States is paved with instances where racial discrimination was codified, leading to deep-seated disadvantages for communities of co...
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White Farmers, Black Labor, and Immigration Conversations
The viral videos featuring white farmers discussing their expectations regarding black workers stepping in to fill the labor gaps left by immigrant workers have ignited a significant wave of discussions across social media platforms. This video...
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How African Americans Can Obtain Second Passports Through Ancestry
In recent years, various African governments have enacted policies aimed at facilitating the citizenship process for those with ancestral links. This shift is not only a symbolic gesture but also a means to foster stronger ties between th...
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