In this episode, Global Take Podcast host, Alexanderia Haidara, catches up with Carnegie Endowment Fellow. Dr. Christopher Shell on his recent research exploring Black American views on various U.S. foreign policy issues from Ukraine, the Israel and Hamas War, and the Chicago migrant crisis. In his article, "How views on Race Relations Shape African-Americans perspective U.S. Foreign Policy Preferences,” he stated that  "numerous African American intellectuals and grassroots organizers—most...

In this Hollywood edition of Global Take Podcast, we discuss the challenges of promoting black films overseas and how racism and social media in America impact Black American movie sales and films overseas, especially in Asia. Juanita Ingram discusses the ups and downs of producing the second season of The Expats International Ingrams, sharing stories of black women dating overseas, and promoting black beauty through winning Mrs. Universe 2023. Global Take Podcast Host, Alexanderia Haidara,...

The 2021 Haitian migration crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border stirred many emotions and became a reminder of the unequal treatment of Black migrants by the United States government. In addition, the United States has not had a positive track record in Haiti and has often supported leaders that are the target of antigovernmental protests or not supporting those embraced by the population. In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara sits down with Senior Reporter for the Miami Herald, Jacqueline...

When the morning news broke to the world that WNBA Star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia, it brought the invasion against Ukraine up close and personal to the Black community. The WNBA Star, age 32 at the time, was detained in Russia on February 17, 2022, for allegedly possessing cannabis oil in her luggage after arriving in Moscow from New York City. Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, along with a host of celebrity friends like Lebron James, pressured the Biden Administration to bring...

President Biden is running for his second term in office, but this time it's not just against former President Donald Trump. Republican presidential hopefuls like Governor Nikki Haley, Senator Tim Scott, and let's not forget about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, are vying for the White House too. Black America will be the deciding vote on the future of U.S. democracy. President Biden boldly boasted that he had Black America's back in his acceptance speech for the presidency. Despite gains in...

World leaders, business executives, activists, and delegates convene annually to discuss pressing climate change issues at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change better known as COP. From November 6-20, 2022, COP marked its 27th year of negotiations and policy commitments, but this time at the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. COP27 held high-level and side events, key negotiations, and press conferences, hosting more than 100 Heads of...

In this episode, we discuss the impact of climate change on African food production with Enock Chikava, the Interim Director for the Agricultural Development Department at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Global Take Podcast Host, Alexanderia Haidara, spoke with Mr. Chikava on the heels of the 2022 Goalkeepers Summit that took place in New York City on September 20-21, 2022. In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development to achieve a better world by 2030....

Africa will shape the future — not just the future of the African people, but of the world. These were the exact words quoted from President Joe Biden when he delivered his speech at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on Dec. 13-15, 2022.  President Biden invited 49 African Heads of State to Washington D.C. along with leaders from civil society, business leaders, women, and youth to discuss U.S.-Africa relations. The agenda included discussions on efforts to strengthen business and trade...

Climate change is real and politicians can no longer dismiss it as a myth or fake news. Droughts are becoming the norm in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hurricanes and storms are slowly eroding the world's best beaches. Black communities worldwide are the most vulnerable to poor water and sanitation, and pollution, living in the most deplorable living conditions. In this episode of Global Take, Alexanderia Haidara talks with Dr. April Baptiste about the effects of climate change, and how global policies...

Just as we were starting to see an end to a global pandemic, Russia invades Ukraine and the world goes into crisis mode. The refugee crisis is growing at the Ukraine/Poland border. Beautiful, picturesque Ukrainian cities have now turned into ruins. Russia is threatening to cut oil supplies in Europe. Gas prices are rising past $4.15 per gallon in the United States. In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara, host of Global Take Podcast, talks with a foreign policy expert, Nola Haynes, and former...

In this episode of Global Take, guest host, Faye Steele, sits down with internationally-recognized economist,  Fanta Traore. She is the co-founder and the current CEO of The Sadie Collective.   The organization aims to retain and recruit Black female economists.   Ms. Traore discusses the challenges of rebuilding African economies during the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains the influence of former colonial empires in African economies, particularly in devaluating local currencies and...

In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara, host of Global Take has a thoughtful discussion with Juanita Ingram.   She is an award-winning attorney, television producer, filmmaker, and actress. Mrs. Ingram is the hit producer of her new reality TV show, The Expat International Ingrams, featured on Amazon Prime.   The show is a reality documentary series that sheds light on Mrs. Ingram’s journey from corporate attorney to stay-at-home wife while living and traveling with her children in another...

On September 19, 2021,  the world watched in shock as images flew across the airwaves showing the inhuman treatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico Border.  Headlines across the globe were brutal:  “Grim echoes of history in images of Haitians at U.S.-Mexico Border” from London’s BBC to “Biden faces harsh criticism for expelling Haitian asylum seeker” by Al-Jazeera in Qatar.  The horrifying images of the US Border Patrol galloping on their horses while whipping black Haitian immigrants...

As we approach the end of 2021, the world is still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone is tired of wearing masks, quarantining, and social distancing. However, the sad reality is just 55% of the world population have received their first dose of vaccine. This is mostly concentrated in richer nations including most of the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia. In many parts of Africa, barely 15% of the population is vaccinated as they battle with their 3rd and 4th wave of...

On August 30, 2021, the U.S. military completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of fighting against terrorism. President Biden defended his decision to end the war by stating that the U.S. must learn from its mistakes and not become involved in nation-building in a post-9/11 world. While Washington debates whether or not President Biden should have pulled the plug, a humanitarian crisis is brewing on the ground. The Taliban, who the U.S. ousted from power shortly after...

In this episode we talk to Mr. Charles Carithers about the future of U.S. national security in the aftermath of George Floydd racial protests. Mr. Carithers discusses how his role at the  Department of Defense, U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, and now, a Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs has shaped U.S. national security policy. He reflected that his career on the Hill was intellectually stimulating and inspiring. As a Morehouse College graduate at the nation’s most...

In this episode, we talk to author, educator, and entrepreneur, Keturah Kendrick, as she discusses her new book: No Thanks: Black, Single and Living in The Martyr Free Zone. Keturah takes us on an international journey as she discusses the challenges and joys of traveling and living abroad as a single, black, and childless woman. We dive deep as we discuss how her lifestyle choice was perceived around the world. Her book, No Thanks, chronicles the challenges and reflections of a single Black...

George Floyd’s brutal murder became a catalyst for the global Black Lives Matter movement. Despite all the social unrest, many Black immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean still view Americans as the beacon of hope for economic prosperity. Meanwhile, Black Americans are exiting and moving abroad. Today we talk with Marlon Weir aka “The Dandy Afrikan to discuss his motivation to live and stay abroad.  Marlon discusses the freedoms he enjoys as a black man living in Africa and why more Black...

Join us as we speak to Irvin Hicks Junior, a Senior Advisor in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Advisor Hicks Jr. has had State Department assignments in Nigeria, Brazil, Djibouti, Burundi, New Guinea, and many other locations. Today, we talk about his work as the president of the Thursday Luncheon Group as well as the future of Africa.

Join us as we speak with Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, a retired ambassador and newly appointed Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer in the U.S. State Department. Chief Officer Abercrombie-Winstanley has had an expansive career in the foreign service, spanning from her assignments in the Middle East monitoring democratic elections, to her service as the longest-serving U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Malta. In this episode, we talk about her career journey through the U.S. Department of...

In our society, the disparity between black and white teachers has reached new heights. Teachers protesting for higher wages, more resources, and better treatment have become commonplace in our country's media. Let's hear from educators Holly Dancy, Shinea Wright, and Arlissa Pinkleton about their journey as professionals who left the United States educational system to pursue a career abroad. In this podcast, we learn about these educator's reasoning for becoming international teachers, the...

President Biden declared at the Munich Security Conference on February 19, 2021 that “America is Back” and that he was concerned by China’s human rights record and unfair trade practices. However, will the success of U.S. foreign policy in China depend on the Biden Administration’s ability to quickly resolve racial injustice and inequality at home? How urgent is it for the Biden Administration to uproot systematic racism  and white supremacy in order to retake its role as leader of the free...

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