The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

From Trump to FOX and everywhere in between, the manner in which people are using the wildfires to attack diversity, equity, and inclusion programs is ignorant, sexist, racist, and more. We expect this from them, but we have to fight harder to challenge the ignorance and hate and bring people together. There is a narrative that America never experienced a natural disaster under a White male leader...

I saw Xavier Pope say this and it really resonated with me. This country must be honest about it's history of hate, racism, and misogyny. This country excused slavemasters and confederate soldiers. There is an always an excuse to not tell the full story and excuse away racist behavior. Part of speaking truth to power is being honest about this. #trump #inauguration #inauguration2025 #biden #pardon...

⁠ @stephenasmith  is at again! To say that we like Trump’s bluster and lies about annexing Canada is nonsensical. Furthermore to use terms like “woke” and not define it is problematic. Lastly if transgender rights is such an issue, did you have any problems with your network ​⁠ @espn  giving Caitlyn Jenner an award? This is the story I’m referring to: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5073871-ste...

I attended the People of Color Conference for many years, including the last two years when the controversies erupted over #antisemitism. I also have at least 20 years of working with Jewish organizations such as Jewish World Watch, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and more. I believe that we should be working together and not silencing disagreement. The way we live in our silos does not allow us...

Don't bring the old you into the new year unless the old you is doing some things you like! Let's GO family! #happynewyear #happynewyear2025 #happynewyou #motivation #inspiration STAY CONNECTED: Instagram |   / omekongo   Twitter |   / omekongo   Facebook |   / omekongo   Website | http://www.omekongo.com __ Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the glo...

 @stephenasmith  completely dismissed the panel on  @rolandsmartin  #rolandmartinunfiltered that I was on. He says that he is responding to Roland but spends a good part of time going at me and the statements I made about him and #maga. Here is the segment I am referring to from Stephen A. Smith's podcast episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQS8Q8rAUvs&t=10s. I'm here for positive debate...

On Dr. Phil Primetime, I spoke about the importance of DEI. The main guest was Daniel Schmidt, a college student who is on an active campaign to end anything related to DEI. I was last in-studio guest. The full poem they showed in the beginning is called “Critical Racist Theory.” You can find it in my book “Lies About Black People” and watch the full version here: https://youtu.be/iuUkSsKcjcI?si=H...

It is complete nonsense that people are saying President Biden's pardoning of his son gives Trump a permission structure on pardons, especially since he has already been doing it. Furthermore, Hunter Biden has no political aspirations, unlike Trump who puts those he pardons in office. Trump's entire brand is about nepotism politically as well as through his business. #trump #biden #hunterbiden #pa...

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As a child, I learned that it was Black men like Dr. King who did everything to make sure Black people got civil rights. The real stories of Black women leaders of this time period were not shared with me. Coretta Scott King and other prominent women were not accurately portrayed to me. What I am seeing now is a story that is reversing the narrative and now saying that it's Black women who do and...

It is so disrepectful to hear politicians, news hosts, and so-called strategists talk about how democrats need to start talking to "normal" and "working class" people again as if Black women and Black people overall are not normal or working class. The fact that the group that voted 92% for democrats is now being thrown to the side will really cost democrats in the future. Clearly running away fro...

It’s absolute nonsense to group Black and Latino men in talking about “historic gains” for Trump. Trump increased his Black male support by TWO percent from 2020 and Black men were STILL number 2 for VP Harris. Latino men broke for democrats in 2020 but broke for Trump with a 55% margin! When did we lose an understanding of basic math or is it just that folks like these pundits don’t really care f...

I wrote this poem in hopes of reading it at President Kamala Harris’ inauguration. The vision I set out in this poem is the vision I will continue to fight and be an Upstander for. What about you? #inauguration #trump #biden #kamala #kamalaharris #timwalz #upstander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a response to Maureen Dowd's New York Times article entitled "Democrats and the Case of Mistaken Identity Politics." Her first sentence ends with "woke is broke." I am so tired of people dismissing our politics to a slang term and once again, it reflects a real disconnect with the social justice community. #maureendowd #newyorktimes #oped #woke #socialjustice #joescarborough #morningjoe #m...

Too many journalists and show hosts do not want to fully confront the fact that race and misogyny played a bigger factor on the election than the economy. Many will say yes it was a problem or that it should be something to discuss later and then go straight to the economy, male loneliness, etc. Going back to how owners of the enslaved got their land back and even reparations after the Civil War,...

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We have lost yet another teachable moment in debates over the race of Vice President Kamala Harris. Americans just don’t understand the complexity of race, ethnicity, and nationality in America. Some cannot be “Half Black and half Indian.” This is saying that someone is half a race and half a nationality. They are 2 different things. Like if I bring religion into it and say someone is half British...

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New song and music video called "The Rap on Donald Trump and Project 2025." Please share if you feel this will educate those who need to know about #Project2025 and would appreciate a #hiphop take on it. Lyrics are below for you to follow along with! America has a choice, it’s clear to see You want dictatorship or democracy? Project 2025 is coming in hot And only YOU got the power to make it stop!...

It was an honor to have the great Zenda Walker. Zenda is a best-selling, award-winning author, licensed cosmetologist, and beauty marketing executive. Originally from the Bronx, New York, she enjoys traveling, spontaneous dance parties, exploring and developing beauty trends, and chocolate desserts. Zenda is a co-founder of Bounce Mobile Fitness Club, LLC. – a fitness business specializing in rebo...

There has been such disrespect towards VP Harris in calling her a DEI hire. If people want to play that route, will the pick for Vice President be called a "DEI hire" as well? The notion put out is that she has to pick a White, sis-gendered Christian male because America may not be ready for an all female ticket like Harris/Whitmer or a gay VP like Pete Buttigiege or a Jewish VP like Shapiro. I ho...

Dr. King said that White moderates (I'll add liberals) often tell Black people to wait for freedom; that they believe in freedom on an installment plan. This is how I see what has been happening with democratic politicians who said President Biden should drop out but wouldn't openly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. It would be a tragic error if the Democratic Party did not fully embrace Harri...

The media should not create a “both sides” argument about calming down political rhetoric about violence. The fact of the matter is that the republicans are the party that often call for violence and #trump is the #1 proponent of it. That does not condone what happen because it is wrong. The media has to be accurate if it is really interested in unifying this country. There js a difference between...

On #rolandmartinunfiltered I shared my reaction to President Biden speaking at the AME church as well as former representative Mia Love's weird and unacceptable response to it. STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | http://www.omekongo.com __ Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander....

The response to Biden's performance and what should happen thereafter is absolutely ridiculous! These democrats and so-called defenders of democracy had a poorer performance than Biden and their lack of objectivity is astounding. And it was a mistake to even have Biden debate Trump but we can get into that another day. Trump supporters fall in line while democratic supporters are still waiting to...