Focusing on those narratives that are sometimes reduced to margins and footnotes, Ethnic Discourses analyzes modern events along the political, cultural, economic, pedagogical, theological landscape with the goal of creating a place of social equality for all.
What's been going on with Nonks? An entertaining dialogue with Orlando about recent projects
Eclecticism, esoteric, hard to grasp and hold. Those are some of the best adjectives that describe art or artists approach at self-expression that operates outside of the boundaries of the expected. We have the pleasure of reengaging Orlando Wilkerson, one of the members of the group Nonks, about recent projects that have kept him and the group busy.
7 Dec 2022
Stephon's House: An in-depth conversation with Stevante Clark about his work to keep his brother, Stephon Clark's, legacy alive
In this eye-opening episode, we have a full-throttled conversation with Stevante Clark, the stalwart brother of Stephon Clark, who was murdered by two members of the Sacramento Police Department on the night of March 18, 2018. That incident led to the convulsions of protest movements throughout California, the United States, and some other places in the world. In March 2019, the district attorney made the ill-fated decision to not charge the two police officers with any crimes as being committed. Stevante discusses the work he has done to keep his brother's memory alive, as well as the effort to keep alive the memory of other black and brown victims who have been killed by the police.
16 Nov 2022
Fishing in the weeds for controversial stories
In this short episode I use the metaphor of fishing to explore the adventures awaiting the listener as we delve into the weeds where some of the most controversial stories exist.
2 Nov 2022
A discussion with Pablo Miralles about his film "Can We All Get Along? The Segregation of John Muir High School"
During this episode, we have an enlightening discussion with the filmmaker, Pablo Miralles, about his recently released documentary "Can We All Get Along? The Segregation of John Muir High School." Through the lens of his upbringing and later as a student at John Muir High School, Pablo explores the intersections of race/ethnicity, systemic and institutional racism, politics, and sociology against a backdrop of its impact upon the changes of student demographics.
12 Oct 2022
Season 2 trailer
A descriptive and tantalizing introduction to what awaits the listener in the second season of Ethnic Discourses
2 Dec 2020
Mastering the Craft: Discussions with GrandmasterLando
Busy doesn't begin to describe those who don't flinch at expressing themselves in projects that demonstrate multifaceted levels of talent. From his work with developing and hosting a CoWo environment conducive to open-mic expression with Lyricsopen, to performing with the OfficialNonks, to freestyling as a rapper and singer with flow, Orlando is my guest as we discuss a variety of issues and topics from music and education, to social-consciousness raising and activism.
25 Nov 2020
Love as an ingredient, how do cooks define it.
What is that special ingredient, "love", with which all ethnic cooks spice their dishes? In this episode I take a sample of cooks along the ethnic spectrum and ask them to define and describe that seemingly intangible ingredient "love" that all ethnic cooks swear by. Ask the question to anyone who is proud of a dish that leaves their kitchen--whether commercial or residential--and most respondents say they prepared something with "love." I'm looking for that love ingredient and just how cooks blend such into the dishes that speak that ingredient.
18 Nov 2020
Making space at the table for leadership: Kaleemah Muttaqi
Leadership requires assertiveness, especially when creating a space at the table where one is qualified to sit and speak-out. I speak with an upcoming Human Rights lawyer, just starting her adventure in studies toward that objective, and what frames her social, political, and theological worldview. As human rights is a global enterprise, the conversation transcends the mere cosmopolitan context of the day-to-day, focusing on what connects people as we strive for equal justice.
4 Nov 2020
Language of Labor Activism: Miguel Cordova
During this episode wherein I use the Chicano Moratorium that occurred 50 years ago, and the 25th anniversary of Proposition 209, to frame my conversation with one of California labor union's active voices as a leader and an educator. Talking about a myriad of topics that intersect with the lived experiences of some Latinx folk, amidst the cross-currents of political and social movements for change, this is a very exciting episode.
28 Oct 2020
Change at the local level-- Bobby Roy, a smart candidate, for Elk Grove Unified School Board
Special elections episode! Elections have the air filled with electricity of interests for change. Effective change begins locally. Listen as I have a robust conversation with Bobby Roy, candidate for Elk Grove Unified School District board. COVID-19, school fiscal cutbacks, inequality, homelessness, ethnic studies, this candidate brings fresh and solid ideas to the voters booth.
21 Oct 2020
A Jammin' conversation with Dubplate Kitchen Jamaican Cuisine owner and chef, Sunny.
This episode we will take a virtual skip across the gulf and take up a full conversation with Jamaica as our background and center-plate. We will discuss the culture, politics, and challenges that accompany entrepreneurship efforts to educate on with food being the conduit.
7 Oct 2020
A spicy discussion with Queen Sheba Ethiopian Kitchen owner, Zion
We engage in a rich and robust conversation with the owner and top chef at Queen Sheba Ethiopian restaurant in Sacramento, CA. Not only is food appraised, but the international context in which food enlivens the places we live, yet is a cultural carry-bag, is appreciated.
30 Sept 2020
Whys and wherefores of Ethnic Discourses
In this episode I explain, thematically, the origins of the need to develop a podcast wherein narratives that have customarily been ignored are centered. I use as a backdrop the Black Lives Matter protest, and interrogate the notion by asking "Do" those lives matter?
23 Sept 2020
Ethnic Discourses podcast trailer
For those who crave edgy and no-holds-barred conversations with narratives that are sometimes reduced to margins and footnotes, Ethnic Discourses puts those voices and stories front and center that comprise the political, economic, social, historical, theological, and other nuances of being while unforgivably seeking unfettered equality.
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