Cultural competency is for some a new buzzword that has become prevalent in many different institutions and professions. Cultural competency in medicine however is something that has emerged during a time when there was not a focus on diversity issues in the United States. What is cultural competency? What is structural competency? Why do doctors need it? Does it really have an impact on healthcare outcomes? Helping us discuss this topic today is returning guest Dr. Oni Blackstock. Hosted by...

Last season we introduced a reduced version of our typical episode model for the first time, airing a podcast that was under 10 minutes long. It ended up being one of our more popular episodes so we decided to expand it into an ongoing miniseries called, what Black Twitter taught me. Black Twitter is good for anything from pop culture, sports commentary, and intense sociopolitical discourse. With this series, we will share what we learned from insightful threads on various sociopolitical...

Recently we read a book called Raising LGBTQ Allies by Chris Tompkins. One of the major concepts that stood out to us was the analogy of a universal playground that we have all experienced. The “playground” is a symbolic metaphor for our minds and the messages we receive reflect dominant societal world views. As children, we absorb conscious and unconscious messages that ultimately shape our beliefs and perspective on the society in which we live.  Many adults experience apprehension and...

Welcome to Part 2 of our "Paris Massacre and the Algerian Struggle for Equality" conversation. On October 17, 1961, one of the “most violent acts of repression ever applied to a street protest in Western Europe” took place. The streets of Paris, France were filled with peaceful, pro-independence Algerian protesters demonstrating against an imposed curfew on “Algerian Muslim” workers. This community has also been referred to in France as “French Muslims” or “French Muslims of Algeria.” As we...

On October 17, 1961, one of the “most violent acts of repression ever applied to a street protest in Western Europe” took place. The streets of Paris, France were filled with peaceful, pro-independence Algerian protesters demonstrating against an imposed curfew on “Algerian Muslim” workers. This community has also been referred to in France as “French Muslims” or “French Muslims of Algeria.” As we alluded to before, this protest was met with state-sanctioned violence, the official death toll...

We have covered Malcolm X in previous seasons. We alluded to how the narrative that surrounds his legacy tends to be tarnished in the eyes of some. He has been the victim of revisionist history in many regards. According to the paper “The Vilification of Malcolm X” by Greg Tull, this was done systematically with intention. On this episode, we look to expound upon his vilification with the paper’s author and returning guest Greg Tull. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney...

Historically, there have obviously been opportunity gaps across many different professions and disciplines. The tech industry, like others, has a significant underrepresentation regarding people of color. Black people make up 7% of the tech industry while making up 13% of the U.S population. Latinx people are even more underrepresented making up 8% of the tech industry while having an 18% total U.S population. Why is this the case? What is being done to close the gap? What can we do?  Hosted...

The conversation concerning whether activism has a place in sports is a frequent topic in the media. Conservative TV personalities like Laura Ingraham have made derisive statements like “Shut Up and Dribble” about modern day athletes, claiming that they lack the credentials to speak out on socio-political topics. Activism in sports however is not a new occurrence, which tends to be left out of the discourse. In today’s episode, we will cite major historical examples of social justice...

There is a large racial wealth gap in the United States overall and it’s especially large in the pop culture/entertainment arena. This is additionally troubling considering the insurmountable contributions Black people have made to pop culture and digital content creation. Today our special guest Anuli Akanegbu (Ah-noo-lee A-ka-nay-boo) joins us to help us discuss this matter, particularly as it relates to Black women in content creation.  Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney...

On this episode we will be discussing the hiring practices of educators, specifically on Long Island NY. There is a visible lack of diversity in high school educators in this region and nationally. We invited Roslyn U.S history teacher Greg Tull to discuss his experience pursuing the education profession from his time as a student through his experience interviewing for positions. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram,...

On this bonus episode, Malik runs through a high-level overview of the core tenets of Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT has been dominating public discourse across various institutions (politics, education, etc) Frankly, some of the individuals engaging in the debate do not understand it beyond having something to do with race. We already have an extended podcast on CRT featuring Dr. Angela Onwuachi-Willig; but we figured providing a 10 minute crash course on CRT’s major concepts is perfect for...

On the Season II finale of Discriminology, we discuss and reflect on the significance of two major historical events in Black history, Juneteenth & the Tulsa Massacre. Despite their historical significance, there are still significant gaps in education and awareness around both events. We address some of those questions with the assistance of Esther Kramer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

This episode is a continuation of "Is There Really a Model Minority?" If you have not already listened to the previous two parts of this episode, we heavily encourage you to do so first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

This episode is a continuation of "Is There Really a Model Minority?" If you have not already listened to the first part of this episode, we heavily encourage you to do so first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this episode will discuss the Model Minority Myth, The term was first coined by a sociologist named William Peterson in a New York Times Magazine article about Japanese Americans, essentially applauding their ability to garner capital and success through efforts on their own despite their racial background, without demanding or protesting anything, in the U.S in the eyes of the greater power structure. This sentiment has since been expanded to the entire group. Anti-Asian sentiment has...

This is a continuation of previous episode "Is There Really a Model Minority" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

To this point of our show, we have primarily focused on the oppression of Black people in the United States. On this mini series called Intersectionality, we will analyze the interconnected nature of other marginalized groups; specifically the LGBTQIA community on this episode. It is no secret that homophobia is prevalent in many minority communities including the Black community. Questions that come to our minds include how can we educate to combat this? What are some of the common questions...

Malcolm X has been trending in the news lately, mostly because of the ambiguity that surrounds his untimely death back in 1964. We figured it would be a good time to take a look at his rhetoric from an objective point of view and discuss. Malcolm X was an individual who lived multiple lifetimes despite passing at the age of 39. How should we look back on his legacy?

In this episode we discussed the components of Critical Race Theory, which refers to a social scientific method of examining racism in society. We had the pleasure of sharing this discussion with Dr. Angela Onwuachi-Willig. She is a renowned legal scholar and expert in racial and gender inequality as well as civil rights and is currently the dean of Boston University School of Law. Not only does she unpack CRT, but she also provides psychological tools and habits that can be used to...

On this Episode we will be discussing the impact of Black Panther while paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. We will also be discussing the overall importance of diverse representation in superhero story lines and comics. Helping us discuss this topic is special guest Noah Kramer

In this episode, we will discuss whether student athletes are being exploited by the NCAA in Division 1 basketball and football. The debate on if college athletes should be paid for their efforts has been a hot topic for years. Here to help us discuss this topic will be aspiring sports attorney Olivia Gordon.

On this episode, Malik will be interviewing HIV researcher, healthcare provider, and healthcare equity consultant, Dr. Oni Blackstock. We will discuss her unique experience as a Black organizational leader, her research, inequity in healthcare/workplace, and equity solutions that can be taken and applied to any professional environment.

On this episode we are looking to discuss civics beyond participating in the presidential election. We have noticed a general gap in understanding of how the lower levels of government function such as Congress, the Senate, state assembly, and other various local level governing bodies. We will look to produce an educational synopsis of this to promote a better understanding and increase overall civic involvement. To help us explore these topics we have New York State assembly candidate, Joe...

On this episode, we will discuss the Breonna Taylor case. Breonna Taylor was a 26 year old ER Technician that was killed by the Louisville Metro Police Department during the execution of a no-knock search warrant. Her death sparked outrage and demonstrations across the country. We will overview the case details and further explain complexities. What do you think justice looks like for Breonna?