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In this episode, Ekemini Uwan, author of Truth’s Table, talks about the challenges of theological activism; Glenn Rushing, Managing Director/SVP at the PeterDamonGroup, discusses his experience and observation as a Black man in American politics; and Dr. Nah Dove, author of The Afrocentric School [a blueprint], stresses the importance of an Afrocentric education for our children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
Federal Lobbyist
Glenn Rushing has over thirty years of experience working in both government and politics at various levels. Before joining PDG, he served for ten years as the Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). He was also previously a partner at the Eleison Group, LLC Consulting Group based in Arlington, Virginia.
His multifaceted career portfolio also includes roles as the Southern Deputy Political Director for the 2008 Hillary for President Campaign, Deputy Political Director for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and as the National Field Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Prior to his work at the DCCC, he was Chief of Staff to former Congressman Ronnie Shows of Mississippi.
Glenn worked on his first campaign in 1987 as a regional field coordinator for former Mississippi Governor and former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. Since then he has worked on over twenty campaigns, serving as Manager, Field Director, and Field Coordinator for a variety of candidates, including President Clinton’s 1992 and 1996 elections.
Glenn remains front and center in the nation’s most pressing policy debates, navigating complex congressional caucus politics and deploying strategies that capitalize on bringing Capitol Hill and the White House to the table to build a diverse coalition of support for clients. Throughout his career, Glenn has engaged in challenging policy matters including international and foreign affairs, immigration, healthcare, agriculture, rural development, and transportation and infra… Read More
Professor/Author/Mom
Dr Nah Dove is a proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She has lived in Ghana, Nigeria, Canada, the U.S., and the UK. She graduated with a MSc from the Institute of Education in Sociology with a focus racism and the miseducation of the Black child. She graduated with a PhD from the State University of New York, Buffalo., with a focus on African Culture, Women and Education and has written articles, chapters, encyclopaedic entries and 3 books, African Mothers: Bearers of Culture, Makers of Social Change (1998), The Afrocentric School (a Blueprint) (2021) and co-authored Being Human Being: Transforming the Race Discourse (2021) with Dr Molefi Kete Asante. Her accomplishments include her involvement in developing African-centred and Afrocentric schools. Dr Nah Dove is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Africology at Temple University with a focus on African Culture, African women particularly mothers, and Africological episteme.
In this episode, three Democratic political commentators: Kaivan Shroff, Chai Komanduri, and Shalonda Spencer give their thoughts on how 2024 will go for the Democrats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
In this episode, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston talks about the real Donald Trump, while Retired Special Agent Jerri Williams talks about her experience with the FBI and the truth about the Bureau. --- S...
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This episode lifts up the names of Anthony Watts, Areanah Preston, Amy St. Pierre and Jordan Neely. It is the hope that their tragic deaths invokes conversations concerning gun violence, homelessness, mental health awareness ...
In this episode, Kim Crayton, The Anti-Racist Economist, talks about her book, Profit Without Oppression, and the work she does based off the book. Later, I offer a tribute to the iconic Harry Belafonte. --- Support this podc...
In this episode, Artinese Myrick, Lead Organizer for Live Free Illinois, makes the case for a permanent Office of Gun Violence Prevention to be created in the City of Chicago. This podcast also highlights the victory the Divi...
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In this episode, the legendary April Reign explains how African American social media influencers, like herself, can impact future political campaigns. Next, Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC-Davis Violence Prevention R...
In this episode we address violence, particularly gun violence, in the African American community. Pastor Michael McBride, Director of the LIVE FREE Campaign, and Dr. Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor at the UC-Davis Violence ...
In this episode, Maya Ford, Principal of FordMomentum!, talks about her unique strategies to empower the disenfranchised. Later, I make the case for the Delegate of the Cherokee Nation to be seated in Congress. --- This episo...
In this episode, Curtis Valentine, Founder of Real Men Teach, talks about why he started the organization and the importance of African American men in the classroom. Later, I appeal for us, as a community, to uplift Black me...
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In this episode: Annemarie Shrouder, author of Being Brown In A Black and White World, discusses inclusion and Rick Roberts, Economist and Monmouth University Professor, discusses economics. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...
