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What if nothing you’ve studied, worked on, or struggled through was wasted? In this soundbite from the Black-Liberation. Tech Podcast , Dr. Renee Jordan breaks down what she calls the Strategic Stack — the intentional process of layering skills, degrees, and experiences to move into spaces that weren’t originally “designed” for you. This segment is for the student or early-career professional who:...

What happens when the career you’ve planned for years suddenly doesn’t feel right? In this short soundbite from the Black Liberation. Tech Podcast , Dr. Renee Jordan shares the moment she realized her original dream of becoming a medical doctor wasn’t her path—and how that realization led her toward a purpose-driven career in education, research, and policy. This segment is for students and famili...

In this episode of the Black-Liberation. Tech Podcast , we continue our Embracing Digital Literacies (D2.1) lesson by moving from reflection to creation . This video focuses on Part 3: Creating Your Project Plan —where digital literacy becomes actionable. You’ll learn how to take an idea you care about and turn it into a clear, doable digital project using intentional planning, research, and conne...

In this episode of the Black-Liberation. Tech Podcast , Dr. Renee Jordan continues the Embracing Digital Literacies (D2.1) lesson by walking listeners through two powerful forms of digital interaction: streaming and teaching . We explore how going live, sharing video, hosting workshops, and teaching online can be more than content creation—they can be acts of visibility, community care, and profes...

In this episode of the Black-Liberation. Tech Podcast , Dr. Renee Jordan continues our journey through Lesson D2.1: Embracing Digital Literacies . This week, we explore two essential skills for thriving in today’s digital world— promotion and publicizing —and what they look like through a liberation-centered lens. Together, we examine reflection prompts designed to help learners and their mothers/...

In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Renee Jordan continues the Digital Literacies lesson series by focusing on one essential skill: Connection . Building on a live session originally shared on social media, Dr. Jordan reflects on how she connects with colleagues, scholars, and collaborators across digital platforms — and how those connections have opened real doors for research, worksh...

In this story-time episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Renée Jordan invites listeners into the media center to listen in on four interconnected stories from the Embracing Digital Literacies lesson. Through the voices of Tia, Nadine, Ebony, Nicole, Jazmin, Sharlene, Dominique, and Jaleesa, we explore what digital literacies look like in real life for Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women and g...

Receipts, Records, and Real-Life Learning: What a Budget Can Teach Us Welcome back to another episode of Black-Liberation. Tech . I’m your host, Dr. Renée Jordan — educator, instructional technologist, and your companion on this journey toward digital clarity, confidence, and liberation. Today, we’re doing something special. We’re taking it back — all the way to June of 2021 — to two videos that l...

Curate & Circulate: Reposting, Unfollowing, and the Art of Digital Stewardship In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Renee Jordan explores two often overlooked digital literacies— reposting and unfollowing —as acts of stewardship, integrity, and care. Rather than treating these actions as passive clicks, Dr. Jordan reframes them as intentional strategies for community building and pr...

Level Up: Reclaiming Digital Literacies as Tools for Liberation In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , we explore what it really means to level up our digital literacies—not just to keep pace with technology, but to deepen our purpose, our community, and our sense of agency. Drawing from the Interaction Lessons D2.0 OER , Dr. Jordan reflects on how reading, socializing, and posting online can...

Unfollow to Flourish: Digital Boundaries and Ethical Reposting In this week’s episode, we explore what it means to persist with purpose in the digital age. From ethical reposting to the power of the unfollow button, we dive into how Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women are shaping online culture through care, credit, and community. We unpack: The ethics of reposting: how to amplify others’ voice...

In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , I unpack how I approach social platforms—not for likes, but for learning, community, and movement. We explore tweeting (as purposeful publishing) and reposting (as ethical amplification) : layering long-form ideas into accessible clips, checking facts (especially with AI), crediting sources, and ending with clear calls to action. You’ll hear how I transl...

In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , the main character of the story features Ebony — a grassroots organizer whose digital literacy journey shows how persistence, curiosity, and community can change everything. From Hampton, Virginia, to the Ivy League, Ebony’s story reminds us that mastery doesn’t come from isolation — it’s built through asking questions, reading deeply, and connecting int...

In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Renée Jordan reflects on key themes from her “AI, Algorithms & Access” panel at the ElevateHer 2025 Summit. She explores what it means for Black women to move from consumers to creators of technology, why authorship is the new frontier of equity, and how intentional AI use can cultivate critical thinking, mentorship, and liberation across generat...

In Part 3 of Conversations for the Future , we explore how to turn your project ideas into action using ChatGPT prompts, curated resources, and community connections. This episode walks you through designing targeted prompts to find role models, build your skill set, and plan your project step by step. You’ll also discover where to find Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women who have launched simi...

In Part 2 of Conversations for the Future , we move from ideas to delivery. Using real workshop scenarios, we unpack how to deliver products that meet (and exceed) expectations, close the loop with data analysis , and stretch your voice through digital creation . You’ll hear a practical cadence—pre-surveys → tailored delivery → exit feedback → next steps—that respects participant input while prote...

In this Black-Liberation. Tech episode, we kick off Lesson D1.1— A Conversation for the Future —with a series of stories about women across product, UX, marketing, grassroots organizing, and software engineering. Together we unpack the everyday digital literacies that move projects forward: adapting to new tools, trying boldly, and implementing what you learn . You’ll hear how “publish-pivot-analy...

🎙️ Digital literacies aren’t just skills — they’re tools of liberation, and today I’ll show you how. 📖 Show Notes In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Renée Jordan takes listeners inside a lesson on digital literacies, reflecting on five that shape her journey as a researcher, strategist, and community builder: design research, discovery, evaluation, sharing, and writing. Through stori...

Digital literacies aren’t just skills — they’re tools of liberation, and today I’ll show you how. 📖 Show Notes In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Renée Jordan takes listeners inside a lesson on digital literacies, reflecting on five that shape her journey as a researcher, strategist, and community builder: design research, discovery, evaluation, sharing, and writing. Through stories...

🎙️ Asking Questions Based on Your Circumstances 📋 Show Notes In this episode, Dr. Renée Jordan shares a deeply personal story about declaring herself financially independent after her first year of undergrad. FAFSA said her parents could pay—but the reality was different. Growing up in a Black middle-class family in Prince George’s County, Maryland, she had to find her own way through college wit...

📖 Episode Description In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , we explore what it means to set digital boundaries and truly own your online space. Guided by the story of Nicole, a Puerto Rican UX researcher, and a group of mothers and daughters, we unpack the idea of “protected access”—not just being online, but being safe, intentional, and in control. From cookies and trackers to posting art...

Tales of a Two-Sided Coin: Navigating the Opportunities and Threats of Technology Technology is powerful—it can open doors, amplify voices, and connect communities. But it can also expose us to risks we don’t always see coming. In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , Dr. Jordan tells a story of how Jazmin sits down with mothers and daughters in a cozy after-school center to unpack both sides o...

In this Black-Liberation. Tech episode, Dr. Renée Jordan tells the story of Ebony, Nadine, Nicole Bakula, Sharlene, and a powerful group of girls and their mothers to unpack the truth behind social media’s highlight reels. Together, they explore what’s real, what’s curated, and how to guard your digital space while protecting your peace. This conversation dives into boundaries, intentional posting...

In this powerful and honest episode of the Black-Liberation. Tech podcast, Dr. Renée Jordan uses storytelling to unpack one of the most important digital safety topics of our time: catfishing and online predators. Guided by Nicole’s personal story and professional insight as a UX researcher, this episode explores how to recognize red flags, set boundaries, and protect your mental, emotional, and p...

🎙️ What happens when your real-life friendships don’t match your online connections? In this episode of Black-Liberation. Tech , we dive into the complexities of setting boundaries on social media. Join Njoki and her friends as they explore how to protect their peace, curate uplifting online spaces, and navigate awkward moments like unfollowing a friend. Whether it’s muting a timeline, managing yo...