Nerdacity Podcast with DuEwa Frazier

Ep. 9 DuEwa talks with author Keke Chanel about her writing life and her latest book What the L. Visit www.thekekechanel.com .  #books #authors #Nerdacitypodcast #podcasts #writinglife #bookbuzz  Tweet me @nerdacitypod1 and leave a comment! Also follow @nerdacitypodcast on Instagram. Support future episodes and donate to PayPal.me/duewaworld and anchor.fm/duewafrazier/support .  Vis...

DuEwa discusses the end of Betsy Devos' tenure as U.S. Education Secretary. She references recent articles from Inside Higher Education, NEA, and the Washington Post to give details on the speculation of the prospective candidates and what the agenda for the successor should be. DuEwa shares her "fantasy" list of who could be the next Education Secretary including Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings and Dr...

DuEwa discusses Kamala D. Harris' historic rise to the position of the 2020 Vice Presidential elect in the U.S. She discusses the women in politics who paved the way for Harris: Shirley Chisolm, Charlotta Bass, Cynthia McKinney and others. DuEwa ends with a reading of the poem "The Afterbirth, 1931" by Nikky Finney from Rice (Sister Vision Press, 1995).  Consider becoming a supporter of this...

*This episode has been edited to remove feedback noise.* Ep. 4 DuEwa interviews Author and Founder of Speak Loudly, Patrick M. Oliver discusses his latest book Ananse Journal and his work with youth literacy, fellow authors and illustrators, and his latest initiative Encouraging Our Sons to Read: A Community Call to Action Facebook page. Visit www.speakloudly.com Patrick M. Oliver is a writer, aut...

Ep. 6 DuEwa interviews legendary, award-winning poet, author, publisher, editor, educator, Founder & President of Third World Press Foundation, Dr. Haki Madhubuti. A literary icon and founding member of THE BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT, Dr. Madhubuti shares his inspiration behind his latest book TAUGHT BY WOMEN: POEMS AS RESISTANCE LANGUAGE NEW AND SELECTED and reads excerpts. Dr. Madhubuti also discusses...

DuEwa talks the 26th anniversary of the classic #hiphop album Blowout Comb by #DigablePlanets. She discusses recent support of HBCUs’ (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) by entertainers and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott. DuEwa dives into recent news of several rappers’ controversial involvement in promoting the 2020 election.  She discusses breast cancer awaren...

DuEwa discusses a professor who trolled Twitter users posing as a woman of color, to debate on issues in social justice. She highlights an op ed piece that suggested universities should end on campus housing and student activities to lower tuition costs.  DuEwa shares a topic on school principals and leadership preparation programs taking an anti-racist stance for K-12 schools. She discusses...

DuEwa discusses #selfcare related to dental health. She talks about the recent grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case. DuEwa discusses the impact of COVID 19 on teacher diversity. DuEwa talks entertainment about the all Black "Friends" table read, "Living Single" sitcom that inspired "Friends," and Megan The Stallion on the cover of TIME for #100MostInfluential list. She reflects on a radi...

DuEwa shares her thoughts on pandemic self care. She discusses what it was like to head back to the gym after a stressful summer. DuEwa discusses the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. DuEwa ends with a reading of a poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, "This Morning I Pray for My Enemies." Visit DuEwa's website at www.duewaworld.com. #Nerdacitypodcast #DuEwa #selfcare #pand...