Cultural dialogues from underrepresented voices in the black community.
Host Bios:
O’Neil Cespedes is a Shakespeare-loving, comedy improv trained, anime obsessed Jiu Jitsu/Tae Kwon Do Backbelt. He’s also a co-host of Finding Mastery AMA. IG: @hyumanbeing
Michelle Marques is a neurodivergent writer with a background in journalism and a Master of Arts in African American Studies. Her writing/research focuses on gender/sexuality, race, neurodiversity, and pop culture. IG: @michellemar.ques
Garren Strong is an entrepreneur who has worked in sportswear strategy and marketing for over a decade. He’s also an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon and a self-published author. IG: @garrenstrong
Can Black People show up authentically as themselves in every space?
24 May 2024
Gender, Love and Sexuality Fluidity part 2
Picking up from episode 5, we continue to explore gender and sexual fluidity.
16 May 2024
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 5 Gender And Sexuality
Traditional gender norms, labels and antiquated ways of old. Is it time for a reset and updated upgrade for us all?
17 Apr 2024
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 3: Are You Afraid of AI?
On this episode we think about how the future of AI will impact black people in the U.S. How can we prepare?
Time Stamps:
(00:00) Intro
(05:00) Black people in STEM
(07:00) Access and Exposure
(10:00) Where are The Cool Black Scientists?
(21:00) Preparing for AI
Sources: https://www.mckinsey.com/bem/our-insights/the-impact-of-generative-ai-on-black-communities (https://www.mckinsey.com/bem/our-insights/the-impact-of-generative-ai-on-black-communities)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/politics/irs-black-americans-tax-audit.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/politics/irs-black-americans-tax-audit.html)
9 Apr 2024
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 2: Emotional Vulnerability and Black Men
We're feeling some type of way! In this episode we explore the obstacles that men face when trying to be vulnerable with peers and romantic partners.
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(04:05) What Does It Mean To "Feel Some Type Of Way?"
(09:20) Are You Paying Attention To Me?
(12:06) Who Can I Talk To?
(15:50) Who Can You Be Yourself With?
(18:50) Is There Space For Men To Be Multidimensional?
(20:44) Can I Take My Mask Off?
(24:00) Growing Up Different
(29:25) Reexamining Respectability Politics
1 Apr 2024
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 1: Welcome to Keep Me DFRNT
Get to know us on our first episode, where we unpack the growing divide between men and women in the United States today.
26 Mar 2024
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 4: These Wages Ain't It!
On this episode we discuss the potential benefits of universal basic income and the growing disillusionment in higher education.
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(1:53) Pivoting to Prep for AI’s Takeover
(9:40) Disillusionment in Higher Education
(12:42) Is Traditional Education Not Engaging Enough?
(14:31) HBCUs vs Predominantly White Institutions
(21:02) The History of Exploiting College Athletes
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