Welcome to the *Dope Individuals Only Podcast*! In Episode 35, we've got a special guest in the house, Patrick Palmer, and we're diving deep into some real talk. We're shining a light on the ups and downs of Allentown's history, and you know we're keeping it 100 about how things have changed for the better. Now, we're getting into something many of us can relate to: what happens when the strong pillar in our families, like our amazing grandmas, isn't around anymore? We're breaking it down and sharing thoughts on how it affects our black families. And guess what? Patrick's spilling the beans on how he got into local politics. He's not just talking the talk—he's on the school board, making moves to improve our education system. We're vibing with his goals and the positive impact he's bringing. But wait, there's a bigger issue we're tackling: the school-to-prison pipeline. Yeah, we're going there, talking about why some of our youth end up on the wrong path instead of getting the education they deserve. But don't get it twisted; we're bringing in some humor and good times too. Laughter's part of the journey! So if you're down for laughs, deep convos, and getting the scoop from a true trailblazer like Patrick Palmer, you gotta check out Episode 35 of the *Dope Individuals Only Podcast*. We're keeping it real and addressing the stuff that matters to us. Stay tuned 'cause we're dropping new episodes [frequency]. And don't forget to hit us up on [social media links] to stay in the loop about all the behind-the-scenes goodness. 00:00 - Pre-Show Shenanigans 01:14 - Intro 02:05 - Patrick Lives In The Hood 08:40 - Creating a Family 15:25 - How Do You Stay Present? 20:00 - Kids are cool 29:05 - Adulting is OVERRATED 31:00 - "WAIT, I CALLED YOU" 47:11 - Getting to the Root of the Problem 1:07:52 - Any Final Words? #Podcast #DopeIndividualsOnlyPodcast #PatrickPalmer, #Allentown #history, #progress, #blackfamilies, #localpolitics, #schoolboard, #education #empowerment, #school-to-prisonpipeline, #relatableconversations,# blackcommunity, #realtalk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dopeindividualsonlypod/support