Season 2
Presenters

Dr. Dawn-Elissa Fischer

Episode 1- 

Discussion on the representation of Blackness in global popular culture through an in-depth analysis of Japanese Hip-Hop.

Dr. Yasmiyn Irizarry

Episode 1- 

Advocating for everyone to rethink the race measures that we use to collect data on race and racial identity.

Dr. Autumn Caviness

Episode 2- 

Explores the tendency for Americans to self-segregate on social media while living in a post civil rights era.

Dr. Mark Anthony Neal

Episode 2-

Discussing the ways that Black people have historically used precursors to "social media" to initiate social justice movements.

Dr. Lisa Thompson

Episode 3-

Sharing personal stories to advocate for the support and development of artist scholars within the academy.

Dr. João Vargas

Episode 3- 

Leads a jazz performance to demonstrate music's ability to challenge social injustice.

Dr. Kevin Foster

Episode 4- 

Discussing the challenges of digital communication and sharing strategies for developing social media literacy for youth.

Dr. Denise Hart

Episode 4-

Demonstrates how stereotypes that position Black people as being naturally gifted tend to undermine their work ethic and appreciation for training. 

Dr. Talia McCray

Episode 5- 

Discussing women's empowerment in dance.

Dr.  Kevin Foster

Episode 5- 

Presents a historical and contemporary look at the role community engaged universities play in communities.