Racially Speaking

David is joined by musical artist, former college basketball player, and English graduate, Jon Kabongo, to discuss everything from collegiate sports, hip hop, kendrick lamar, academia, and his upcoming album release.  This lengthy conversation is one of our most insightful yet! Jon is not only a master of his craft(s), but a master conversationalist! Check all his stuff out now on Spotify or...

We are joined by author, speaker, and activist, Michelle Ami Reyes, to discuss cultural competency, bystander training, the importance of navigating Truth and Grace in multi-ethnic church settings, and much more. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and her voice is indispensable when it comes to engaging with our cultural moment!  Show Notes:  6:35 - Interview starts 9:40 - Death penalty a...

David and John-Mark are joined by Radford University alumnus and current Howard University graduate student, Allana Dye, to discuss all things education. The three discuss cultural differences between navigating predominantly white institutions (PWI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), as well as the current polarization of secondary education.  Allana is currently workin...

David and John-Mark spend some time unpacking some of the controversy surrounding popular podcast host, Joe Rogan, and his repeated use of the "N"-word on his show. The two hosts also share their thoughts on both the sentencing of officer Kim Potter, as well as Gregory and Travis McMichael and Roddie Bryan, and what it means for "justice." Last, they end by giving their thoughts on the 2022 Super...

David and John-Mark are joined by justice advocate and podcast host of the Roll Down Podcast, Alethea Lamberson, to have a candid discussion about the false narratives surrounding Critical Race Theory, the injustice of several censorship bills being passed in FL, VA, NH, TX, TN, and much, much more. The crew also details out the dangers of inconsistency when it comes to justice work, and give thei...

David and former guest, John-Mark Walker, catch up and forecast some new elements coming to the podcast! The two also share what they've been learning and hope to see as we enter into 2022.  Show notes:  "Caste" https://www.amazon.com/Caste-Origins-Discontents-Isabel-Wilkerson/dp/0593230256 "Permission to be Black" https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-Black-Journey-Jay-Z/dp/0830847278/re...

Racially Speaking celebrates episode 20 by having a candid conversation with a very familiar guest.

David sits down with colleague and sociology professor, Dr. Stephanie Bradley, to have one of the most eclectic conversations yet. Dr. Bradley shares how her identity as a white woman informs her teaching philosophies, and why she is so unapologetic with her advocacy for others. Later, the two go down several hip hop deep dives, as well as swap perspectives on the relationship Christianity has wit...

David discusses mental health and the systemic issues that pervade the criminal justice system with long-time friend and mental health corrections counselor, Brooke Carroll. Brooke also shares her personal experiences with assimilation and navigating her bi-racial identity as well as raising her beautiful daughter.  Show Notes:  "His Testimonies My Heritage” https://www.amazon.com/His-Testimonies-...

David discusses all things Shang Chi, Marvel Studio’s latest super hero movie, with two familiar guests.

David catches up with co-host of The Roll Down Podcast over on the Chasing Justice Podcast Network to debrief about some of stories that circulated during the Tokyo Olympics. The two also discuss the current rise in mental health awareness for prominent athletes, and why it's imperative to confront double standards.  "Untold Documentary"  https://www.netflix.com/title/81026439 "Naomi Osaka Documen...

David catches up with artist, designer, business owner, and advocate, Ashley Bush, to discuss the importance of confronting and dismantling white supremacist ideologies in our individual lives.  Show Notes:  "Hair Love" https://www.amazon.com/Hair-Love-Matthew-Cherry/dp/0525553363 "Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-That-Kiss-Corners-Joanna-ebook/dp/B08FKB8ZWX/ref=sr_1_1?cr...

David sits down with friend and racial justice advocate, Tabitha Morales, to discuss caring and advocating for POC within a large, Christian, non-profit context, as well as what the last four years have been like to navigate as part of the Latino community. Tabitha also shares her personal connections to the recent movie "In the Heights" as a "NewYoRican," and David and Tabitha unpack  the pervasi...

David talks with photographer, business owner, and justice advocate, Amanda Hedgepeth about her unapologetic advocacy for BIPOC, as well as her passion for raising her three young daughters to be life-long allies. They also touch on where the creative industry is at, overall, with its advocacy, as well as how we can all do better as human beings.  Show Notes:  https://brenebrown.com/ Ruby Bridges...

David talks with friend and non-profit Cross-Cultural Training Coordinator, John-Mark Walker, about the essential need for cultural competency and historical perspective when it comes to racism, power, and how Christianity is taught. John-Mark shares several brilliant recommendations for resources, some personal advice for David, as well as how reading Esau McCaulley's "Reading While Black" has im...

David catches up with old friend and coach, David Johnson (DJ). DJ is a former Hampton University Men's Basketball standout, former professional overseas baller, and is currently a coach and professional basketball skills developer residing in Charlotte, N.C. In this conversation, David and DJ touch on the NCAA, HBCUs, women's basketball, and what overall advocacy for racial justice needs to look...

For the tenth episode of the pod, David is joined by wedding photographer, college campus minister, momma of two, and his wife, Kaitlyn Phipps. The two of them have some honest back and forth as they delve into interracial marriage, raising their kids, and what role white people have in conversations about racial justice. Later, they recall a couple of weddings that they've photographed together t...

David sits down with podcast host of The Roll Down Podcast, former college basketball player and fierce advocate for racial justice, Alethea Lamberson, to discuss the current culture of prominent athletes using their platforms to speak up about racial justice, what needs to change to bridge inequities between women's and men's sports, and so, so much more! Alethea also shares some of her raw thoug...

David catches up with high school teammate, 2x NBA Champion, former UNC Tar Heel, and professional basketball player, James Michael Ray McAdoo. The two discuss everything from navigating their predominantly white high school, their interracial families, to choppin it up with some NBA talk. James also shares about his journey understanding his identity as a Black male, and how he's grown as he's le...

David and Debbie meet up again to further discuss the continual rise in anti-Asian sentiment in the United States. They follow up on many of the conversations they started two episodes ago, and specifically share some vulnerable thoughts on the March 16th massacre in Atlanta, GA, in which eight people, six of whom were Asian women, were shot and killed at three separate Asian-owned businesses. Deb...

David catches up with one of his former college classmates/roommate, Mark Samudre, to discuss navigating the current political and racially-tense climate as a person of color. Mark also shares about his overall identity as an Indian American male, particularly as it relates to his journey through academia, being new to fatherhood, his involvement with the Church, and so, so much more. SHOW NOTES:...

David catches up with acquaintance and new friend, Debbie Carlier, to discuss their different upbringings as Asian Americans. They discuss how we should be addressing the sudden rise in Anti-Asian racism and violent attacks on Asian Americans in the US, as well as why it's so important to understand our history.  Show Notes:  Minari Movie: https://a24films.com/films/minari Raya and the Last Dragon...

David catches up with friend and musical artist, Dylan Dent, to discuss his latest projects, the state of the Hip Hop industry, and the importance of understanding the "origins" of the overall genre.  Show notes:  We Are Art Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubwMhsQetoI Rapsody:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NL31G53xThQXkFs7lDpL5 Taye the Truth on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/a...

David is joined by worship leader, mother of five, sting ray wound survivor, and life-long friend, Christy Miller, to discuss her uncommon path to motherhood. Christy and her husband Daniel, both white, have always considered themselves advocates for justice, but David and Christy discuss how their journey to parenthood has given all of that new and welcomed meaning.  Show notes: Harvard implicit...

David and Zach are back, and they are discussing all things “Representation.”They share some personal thoughts on what the Inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris means to them, as well as share some helpful insight into the difficulties of finding dolls for their daughters that aren't... White. And, as always, they end with sharing their latest recommendations for resources to check out as y...