To achieve its goals, any mass movement needs to recognize the disparate ways in which different people are treated in the same public space. Click on the link below to read more.
Although his term as president has ended, President Barack Obama’s legacy can live on through other black men who have similarly been gifted with power, prestige and the almighty platform. Click on the link below to read more.
Joy Reid and her panel discuss the alarming, immediate impact of the Trump administration’s de facto ban on Muslims from many countries entering the United States, and how it might actually foment terrorism.
10 of Black America’s leading thinkers weigh in on what it will take to keep hope, progress alive the next four years. Click on the link below to read more.
The historical patterns of fighting for racial justice are clear. We need to be ready for another challenging period. Click on the link below to read more.
The nation’s first black president leaves Washington with near fanatical support, especially among African Americans. But the question remains: Did he do enough? Click on the link below to read more.
For Donald Trump and his Republican cohorts in Congress, part of the effort to “Make America Great Again” includes waging a war on government as a positive force in lifting people up and improving their lot, while using more repressive police tactics in the name of “law and order.” And this war will most certainly a war on black people. Click on the link below to read more.
Dr. Vibe ask Ray Collazo and Dr. Tommy J. Curry about The Obama Legacy And The Future Under Trump.
To listen to an audio only version of this conversation, please click on the “>” symbol above the video image at the top of this post.
Ray Collazo is a seasoned activist who is one of the foremost national experts on political activism and Latino community engagement. Collazo is currently the Political Director for a prominent national Latino Civil Rights organization.
Ray Collazo is also the host of Rays Talk Show. Rays Talk Show has become one of the recognized Podcasts for anyone interested in the Latino perspective on politics and the hottest issues impacting our communities. Collazo has been recently recognized by NPR as one of the “Top 8 Latino Podcasts” in the United States and interviewed leaders and thinkers such as Ray Suarez, Residente of Calle 13, We Grow Latina’s Rachel Matos and YouTube Sensation Jenny Lorenzo.
A Puerto Rican from North Philadelphia, he is a proud family man, married to Michelle Roman-Collazo and father to Troy and Maxwell.
Tommy J. Curry is an an Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. He is a Ray A. Rothrock Fellow and has commented on social matters in venues ranging from Forbes, to Sirius XM. He is the author of over 50 articles on issues of racism, anti-Black violence, and the institutionalization of Black male death. He is working on a forthcoming books on Black male vulnerability entitled the Man-Not, and the Eschatology of Kanye West. Dr. Curry is a strong advocate and thinker for the reconceptualization of Black men and boys. He is adamant that the arguments used to justify their death and incarceration by Black and white scholars alike must be challenged.
During the conversation, Ray and Dr. Curry talked about:
– Their thoughts, Latino and African Americans thoughts on Barack Obama’s legacy
– Is there an environment for unity between Black and Latino Americans?
– Are white women allies for the Latino and American communities?
– Is there a “whitelash” in America?
– What are young people telling them about today’s America
Dr. Anita Jack-Davies is an academic and cross-cultural expert. She is currently Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University and founder of The Cross-Cultural Institute, a firm that specializes in creating cross-cultural curriculum materials such as online and blended courses, training programs, white papers and retreats.
While completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Jack-Davies gained experience in several administrative roles including Human Rights Advisor and Educational Developer, both at Queen’s University.
An expert in cross-cultural issues, she specializes in examining issues of equity, diversity and inclusion as they impact the changing Canadian workplace. Dr. Jack-Davies is a seasoned facilitator and offers strategic planning, training and advisory support to organizations.
She has recently launched the Badges2Bridges, an online, cross-cultural training program for law enforcement professionals in Canada and the United States and lives with her family in Kingston, Ontario. She can be contacted at anita@dranitajackdavies.com.
Dr. Jack-Davies will be live on our show tonight at 11 a.m. Eastern/8 a.m. Pacific. She will be discussing Badges2Bridges.
To watch the conversation live, please click here today at 11 a.m. Eastern/8 a.m. Pacific.
