In this compelling episode, host Calvin Rich engages in a poignant conversation with Shanera Williamson, the dynamic force behind the "Brown Mama Bear" podcast on Empowering Parents: Navigating Black and Brown Youth in Aggressive Spaces, the episode ...

“People have tried to put critical race theory above equity. And to say any word that has any sort of association with a diversity, equity, inclusion theme, that is critical race theory. And it's a bad thing and your kids are being indoctrinated. You...

“Whether you grew up in a predominately Black space, or a predominately white space, you're probably going to have a racialized moment at some point in America. And you have to figure out what you're going to do with that racialized moment. Is that g...

“What was really fascinating for me in the course of writing about some of my own trauma was that my parents never really talked to me about racism,” shares Bettye Walker, Owner of B. Walker Consultants with more than three decades of professional ex...

“It's not about whether our kids can learn, it’s about how we engage them as critical thinkers and how teachers engage those students,” explains Thom Jackson, Esq, President and CEO at EdisonLearning. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with gue...

“I think it's very important to have first person accounts, and if it can't be a first person account, a witness account,” shares Dr. Camika Royal, professor with 23 years of education experience and Author of Not Paved for Us. In today’s episode hos...

“I really do believe that more students reading is a game-changer,” shares Eno Richardson, education consultant, and educator with over a decade of experience. Both of today’s guest speakers are driven by a desire to create positive change in the wor...

When Dr. Lepaine Sharp-McHenery was growing up, her mother always dreamed of her being a nurse. After witnessing the impact of nursing firsthand, Dr. Lepaine knew in her heart she was meant for the job.  Throughout her career, Dr. Lepaine has had the...

Janet Stovall shares how she holds institutions accountable for fixing their race issues and why she equipped her children with an understanding of race – in kindergarten. It’s no secret that America has race issues, and that this has been the case s...

Being raised by immigrant parents, Aseel Mansour and Hadiza Sarr understand the importance of hard work and academic enrichment. While both Aseel and Hadiza are grateful for the opportunities in America, they are also aware of the many things that ne...

As parents and caregivers, we put so much energy into helping our children become academically successful. We push for the right teachers, the right schools, and the right classes. What kind of skills do you find to be critical for us to instill in o...

Growing up, Holly Reid Toodle learned everything from her parents except money management. After losing her first job due to the recession, Holly realized just how unprepared and uneducated she was when it came to managing her money. With no job, no ...

Before the COVID pandemic, remote schooling was uncharted territory. For many parents, in-person school seemed to normalize a hands-off approach to their children's learning. At the peak of the pandemic, school closures temporarily forced parents to ...

How can we empower our youth to follow their dreams in a safe and effective way? In a world with limitless opportunities, it is never too early to talk to your kids about their options. In today’s episode, host DJ D-Rich invites two young and ambitio...