Episode Notes Neil discusses how words get in the way of advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. He uses the old childhood rhyme “Sticks and Stones” to highlight the error many were taught at an early age. In this episode he uses two scenarios to outline harmful and unproductive behaviors present in J.E.D.I work…
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• MUSIC POTPOURRI (7:24). HBDs in the Culture (7:37). Dill continues his admiration for Akademiks (13:00). Verzuz, the Lox vs Dipset recap (14:31). Jemele Hill says Biggie and Tupac will eventually exit people’s Top 5 rappers list (28:45). Aaliyah’s discography is finally set to hit DSPs (37:00). We got Shoutouts (38:52): Canadian Women’s Soccer 🇨🇦…
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Episode Notes This is the podcast adaptation of the eighth episode of The Access Point! This one’s all about being coachable. Special thanks to our incredible guest host, Lena Nelson! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re looking…
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Episode Notes Tristan talks about employers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations on this entry of TAP In with Tristan. Many employers are stepping in and starting to require employees to get vaccinated before returning to the office, and this has raised numerous questions around the legal rights of employers and employees, so Tristan discusses some of that…
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• MUSIC POTPOURRI (5:03). HBDs in the Culture (5:07). Top5 🇨🇦 wants a sit down with the Mayor of Toronto (10:38). New Akademiks podcast has 6ix9ine and Wack 100 on the very first episode (13:41). Drake to produce a documentary Black hockey players (19:17). Keep It or Leak It (23:43); Young Thug hints at a…
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Our today’s guest is Faisal Devji. Faisal is a historian who specializes in studies of Islam, globalization, violence, and ethics. He is a professor at St. Antony’s College at the University of Oxford. His multidisciplinary work grounds empirical…
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Episode Notes This is the podcast adaptation of the ninth episode of The Break Room! This one’s all about medications and well-being. Special thanks to our host, Dr. Brian J. Dixon! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Break Room is focused on mental health, wellness and healing for Black folks at work. You can…
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Episode Notes This is the podcast adaptation of the seventh episode of The Access Point! This one’s focused on setting effective professional boundaries. Special thanks to our incredible guest host, Christin Taylor! Part of the Living Corporate network, The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If…
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Episode Notes Tristan provides a tip that can help you boost your professional network on this installment of TAP In with Tristan. We all know that a significant factor in your career advancement is the breadth and depth of your professional network, and Lunchclub is a website that can help you build yours (and no,…
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