From Bricktown

In this Episode Dr. Bob gets personal and discusses his 8 children and their accomplishments. Here you get to peak inside the heart of giant. Enjoy

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his schooling experiences in New York. He concludes his narrative with a call for equity in education

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss racial inequalities in higher education, banking, and entrepreneurship. He ends with a message to choose fairness

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the Corona Virus Vaccine, Politics, Education and family history. The show ends with call for people to make it through these finals months of the pandemic

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses current politics and his definition of a New Yorker. Then he discusses his educational experiences at Quinnipiac University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and UNC Greensboro

In this show Dr. Bob discusses some of his challenges with multiple business ventures due to lack of capital and structural racism.

In this Episode we hear Dr. Bob’s response after the first night of national elections. We also hear from his wife Sharon who add insightful commentary on rural communities.

In this Episode my Dr. Bob calls Jerod Kusher a trust fund baby. He discusses Ronald Reagan, Gary Hart, and Mitch McConnell. He ends with a message about voting “where ever you are in the world....vote in your local elections”

In this show Dr. Bob sends out a message of racial unity. He discusses his early voting experience and his history running for elected office. He concludes with a message to “don’t give up on your dreams no matter what”. You will have detractors but keep pushing don’t quit

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the recent Vice Presidential debate, the glory days of Queens, NY basketball and the real fear some people feel when they encounter different people. We conclude that we have all experienced fear and only perfect love can can out fear.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses Brooklyn Academy and his early learning experiences. He also discusses family and of course the politics of the day

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about the presidential debate, politics, and racism in America

Historically discusses on politics, governmental structure, and race

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the future politics of America. He also expounds on race and opportunity in America. Also some book suggestions from Dr. Bob

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about Joe Biden’s future for America and the God-given gift for leadership he has seen. God has given us all gifts. Learn more at learnpurpose.teachable.com

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about testifying before Congress, UNC Chapel Hill’s struggles with race and the history of the town of Carrboro

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about racist violence against black bodies. The long history of racism against Black businesses and a glimmer of hope in form of VP Candidate Kamala Harris

In this Episode Dr. Bob gives his opinion on politics, race, and the future of America’s pending election. You will also hear some jokes, stories, and nuggets of wisdom like “study long study wrong” from Dr. Bob’s mother. Enjoy

In this show Dr. Bob discusses Kamala Harris, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart and Bob Dole. You will hear about revolution summer and why we need to live life in the now

In this weeks episode Dr. Bob Drakeford recounts his time in 40 projects getting beat in basketball because the court was 20 feet longer. He also discusses the answer to concentrated poverty through mixed income housing. Politics, Race, Family and more you will enjoy this on your next adventure in nature.

Episode 11: In this episode Dr. Bob Drakeford discuss owning one of the three Black owned RV Parks in the Nation. Carrboro, trips to DC, His roots in Hector McMillan and Washington Drakeford

In this Episode Dr. Bob Drakeford talks with his mentor Dr. Ed Bell. The two discuss the challenges and triumphs Black graduate students and Black Faculty at predominantly white institutions

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses basketball and life in New York vs. North Carolina. He also discusses expansions to the Oasis RV Park and Conference Center in Marston, NC

In this Episode we learn about the Plantation on the Plains, political organizing in South Orange County, and how basketball provided opportunities for college and beyond.

In this Episode Dr. Bob Drakeford discusses his origin story and hometown Bricktown, a crime-free Black neighborhood. He also discusses his friendship with Neal Satterwhite and the value of brotherhood. We get a surprise visit by Dr. Bob’s son Bobby and learn about his work as a teacher. This show is smooth and easy so get active and enjoy it on a nature walk or a Sunday jog on a weekday:-) enjoy