The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

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...

Jay-Z has a strong history of philanthropy to the Black community nationally and internationally. My hope is that he will realize that this program is not inline with what he has traditionally invested in regarding the Black community. It is is also important that we do a better job of not pointing to one individual as ruining something without looking at all the role-players involved in front of...

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave a MAGA speech. The media has handpicked certain lines but should do a better job of dissecting this Trumpian speech. I dissect it below. I also dismantle the idea that speech is always OK as long as it speaks to that audience. https://lnkd.in/eUnedGdh #harrisonbutker #dei #deib #diversityequityandinclusion STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.insta...

My latest post is called “Kendrick, Drake, and #Diddy. What if #hiphop protected Black women?” From #cassie & Rihanna, from Megan to Michel’le, and from Dee Barnes to names unknown, we have continued to let Black women down and it has to stop NOW! #megantheestallion #hiphop #drdre #drake #kendricklamar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LSU coach Kim Mulkey was right to challenge the sexism in the Los Angeles Times article by Ben Bosch. She did not, however, speak to the racism of the comments in the article. Once again, we have put our racist and sexist views on a new generation of athletes. As Angel Reese said through tears, "I'm still a human." It's disgraceful that we are denying these incredible young women their humanity. A...

22 years ago, I wrote a poem entitled “Welcome to the Congo.” It’s on my album “Signs of the Time.” I wrote it while in Congo working in refugee camps due to the war in Congo at the time. 22 years later, I am performing this poem once again and have only removed the names of certain people no relevant to the current crisis in Congo. My point is to show you that little has changed or to show you th...

I was invited by a school to speak for “Unity Week” because of my documented work as an #upstander. SOME members of the school board who are on record for being part of the fake #criticalracetheory activism began protesting and threatening other action if I was brought in and then it spread to some parents. One of the lies created to create fear of my visit is that I am anti-Semitic for my condemn...

Beyoncé(once again) has given us an opportunity to explore American history in ways that were never fully taught in our schools. Great way to start to close out #blackhistorymonth #texasholdem #beyonce #beyoncé #16carriages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a tough time for those of us who knew and loved Dr. Joe Madison. I share my reflections here. #siriusxm #siriusxmurbanview 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. His life’s mission is to inspire all across t...

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and others don't respect Black intellect and historians. They see the Breakfast Club as a softball place where they won't really get pressed. I also propose some suggestions of what they can do to make their interviews stronger because ultimately, these interviews do their listeners a disservice. We need to demand that people who seek to lead us speak to our actual le...

Remember that after the March on Washington, Dr. King and the other leaders went to the White House. My point is that we can’t just protest. We need to protest AND vote. In this video I talk about Bayard Rustin, voting, and why we must vote for President Joe Biden & Kamala Harris this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White liberals need to heed the warning of Dr. King and figure out how to recommit to the movement for his "beloved community." #mlk #mlkday #Upstander #mlkday2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Claudine Gay's resignation is just the latest in the republican attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion. These so-called conservatives and republicans are also hypocrites because they are more connected to anti-semites and Neo-Nazis than any other group of people in the United States, starting with former President Donald Trump. They are using our attempts to create a more inclusive countr...

It's important to have an attitude of gratitude! Let's GO! #thanksgiving #happythanksgiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Roland Martin's show, I asked military and security expert Malcolm Nance if the way in which Israel is retaliating against Hamas could have the reverse outcome that the Israeli government is looking for and actually create more terrorists than fewer. I prefaced my point by saying that I do not believe that you can bomb an idea away. You can watch the entire segment with Roland and my co-panelis...

I wrote this poem for peace. I also created a music video that you can watch on my YouTube page linked here. Please subscribe there too! The lyrics are below. We the people standin up for a better day we Demandin’ peace to reign supreme in every country In every city, every strip, every territory No more death in our name’s a demand not a plea! We the people standin up for a better day we Demandin...

I believe that you who are young leaders will guide us out of the hate and ignorance that has jaded so many of us and I hope this message aids you in deciding to answer the call on leadership, love, and humanity. #israel #gaza#palestine #upstander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend so much time talking MAGA republicans and blaming them for America's ills. I believe that the apathy of those who claim to care about democracy are the bigger problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I appeared on Fox32 Chicago to discuss bigotry, bias, and my new bestselling book "Lies About Black people." One thing we discussed from my book is "The Rule of 7." These are 7 questions you should ask yourself, your community, your school, or your company to see how truly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion you really are. #diversity #diversityequityinclusion #'''''''''''''' #deibj #ant...

I was honored to sit with @ellenmeny & @shennekia on @livinglocaldmv_ to discuss how to attain true equality and justice. We used my new bestselling book “Lies About Black People: how to combat racist stereotypes and why it matters” as our point of departure. I’d love your thoughts! #livinglocaldmv #liesaboutblackpeople #diversity #dei #blacklivesmatter #diversityspeaker #antiracism Learn more abo...

On "Roland Martin Unfiltered", I shared my thoughts on Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders getting rid of AP African American History. I speak about how teachers need to fight back, how non-Black parents should speak up before these so-called leaders come for them, and...I drop a few bars in between...because...it's what I do! lol. I share some of the poem called Critical Racist Theory" which you'll f...