Reconcile This!

On this episode of Reconcile This! Dr. G and Marcellis return interviewing Race & Reconciliation Initiative Post-Doc Fellow Dr. Sylviane Greensword. The visionary and lead researcher behind the RRI Oral History Project, Dr. Greensword details her journey that has lead her to TCU and the work that she is deeply invested in. Dr. Greensword is committed to helping share the unfiltered stories of...

Welcome Back!  Co-Host Dr. G & Marcellis bring back the highly anticipated Reconcile This! with their first episode of season 2. Listen as both unpack the first year of the Race & Reconciliation Initiative, what to expect with year 2, a 5 year model, and the remix of the Virtual Town-Hall Series.  There is a lot of work to do, but as a campus community will continue to build on.....

Dr. G and Marcellis wanted to return this week with a quick Bonus Content episode to reflect on the recent police killing of Daunte Wright by officer Kim Potter.  We try to unpack the constant traumatic experiences of being Black in America, while embracing further impact. The question is what or who can protect us ?  *Thank you to our listeners! We have over 1,300 total since January an...

This week Dr. G and Marcellis return with an exciting episode where they have brought on the voices of current student leaders and stories of students of our past from 1955 to 2021. Ms. Jordan Carter, Dr. Jacque Lambiase, and Ms. Cassie Trosino allow us to peer into the world of Sorority life, culture, and history.  Ms. Trosino: (1:27) Madam President (2:28) My main goal (5:00) You can't make 'em...

This week on Reconcile This! Dr. G & Marcellis return with an in-depth conversation that focuses on the importance of community engagement and involvement within Ft. Worth. Bringing on Dr. Roseangela Boyd, Dr. Trung Nguyen, Professor Adam McKinney, and Dr. Johnny Nhan who each bring a critical perspective on how TCU can be of better service to the Ft. Worth community.  Dr. Boyd: (1:43) Th...

Dr. G and Marcellis return with their reflections on the George Floyd murder, the Chauvin Trial, and those whose lives weren't given the humanity that they deserved.  Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, Donovan Lynch & every other Black life lost to police brutality and Anti-Black Racism.. Rest in Power We move forward, in searching for "What's Free." If possible.. https://www.tcu.edu/race-recon...

Dr. G & Marcellis return with a bonus content special reflecting on the recent killings of our Asian Brothers and Sisters and the overarching structure of White Supremacy. Unfortunately, within a system it enacts its powers by the further separation of those not benefiting from it.  What can we do ? We honestly don't have the answers, just more questions that may lead us there.  Let...

This week co-hosts Dr. G and Marcellis return with a great episode that you do not want to miss! Interviewing our trailblazers and champions who take on the daily duty of doing "The Work". Joined by TCU's 2nd African American Woman promoted to full professor Dr. Francyne Huckaby, RRI Co-chairs Ms. Leslie Ekpe and Dr. Clifford Harrell, and the Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Interi...

After coming off an amazing RRI Week drive, co-hosts Dr. G and Marcellis reflect on the keynote address of NFL Hall of Famer Great LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson. As sports fans who recognize the socialization of Black Athletes, the two give their perspective on what it meant to have LT use his platform in this way. We know the game, we know the score. If you have not seen the address, check below! Race...

In reflection of Episode 3: The Dreamer, The Believer co-hosts Dr. G and Marcellis share their thoughts of policing, their critiques, questions, and perspective. To Dream and To Believe is to imagine new realties and new worlds. That is all seek through questioning.  Come Join us!  ALSO, in celebration of reaching 500 listens to the RRI podcast stay tuned for more bonus content on Episod...

The RRI team is back with a new episode that will be a treat. This week co-hosts Dr. G and Marcellis talk to the dreamers and believers who attempt to reconcile in their daily efforts and works. Joined by Women & Gender Studies Professors Dr. Randa Tawil, RRI Co-Chair Dr. Sue Anderson and Retired Secret service and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Mr. Adrian Andrews. This is a full,...

Back with some bonus content Dr. G and Marcellis wanted to provide some of their personal insights and takeaway from Episode 2 Black on Both Sides/Healing at the Crossroads. With some much going on in the world we want to emphasize the importance of taking care of your mental health. You may not be to blame, but you are responsible for your healing and most importantly you are not alone.&nbsp...

& We are back! On this episode co-hosts Dr. G & Marcellis invite Dr. Brian Dixon & Dr. Eric Wood to discuss the intricacies of generational trauma, Black history, and healing . We ask the questions that appear to be taboo in our community which relates to the importance of mental and emotional health.  If there is a spotlight on trauma, there might be an open door for healing..Joi...

On the pilot episode of "Reconcile This!", co-hosts Dr. G & Marcellis engage in a 1-on-1 conversation on their meaning of reconciliation. Listen to how two East-coast natives were brought together in Texas to work on a project that had been years in the making... It's about forward thinking, about the journey, about community, about building as we climb, about exploring the truth, about asking...