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.
Episodes
181 episodes
Narcissistic Racism
No one has a national microphone in white living rooms. But social science does measure the “private vs. public” gap in racial attitudes using methods designed to reduce social desirability bias (people editing themselves ...
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The Chilling Effect: Journalism and the Authoritarian Echo
The legal and social implications of independent journalist Don Lemon’s 2026 arrest while covering a protest. It highlights how the lack of institutional support for independent media can lead to self-censorship and ...
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The Minneapolis Crisis: The Death of Alex Pretti
The provided text details an escalating federal enforcement crisis in Minneapolis following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, by immigration agents in early 2026. Reports from Re...
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Militarized Federal Enforcement and Targeted Displacement
A surge in militarized federal enforcement within Chicago and other urban centers highlights the use of Insurrection Act rhetoric and high-intensity tactics. Reports from major news outlets describe Operation Midway Blitz i...
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14:50
Trump Greenland Implications
Over the last 24 hours, multiple major outlets have reported that Donald Trump is tying the acquisition of Greenland to punitive tariffs on European allies, with an initial tariff level (reported as 10%) that would...
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This Is What Authoritarianism Looks Like in America
The shooting of Renée Good has become a national flashpoint because of competing narratives between federal agencies and local officials, video evidence, and perceived secrecy. Public distrust stems from conflic...
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The U.S. Just Crossed a Line in Venezuela — Here’s What Comes Next
The United States has taken unprecedented action in Venezuela, capturing the country’s sitting president and triggering global shockwaves. Governments across Latin America and Europe are condemning the move, while international law expert...
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Black Community as Survival Infrastructure
From slavery through Jim Crow and into the Great Migration, Black communities built parallel systems because mainstream systems were often unsafe, inaccessible, or extractive. That infrastructure took many forms. This h...
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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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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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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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