The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

I wrote this poem to speak about the tragedy of homelessness in America. I applaud Representative Cori Bush and all activists working to change this. Congress needs to do better. The Senate needs to do better. President Biden needs to do better. We must ALL do better! This poem can be found on my CD entitled "Reality Show" available on all digital platforms. STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www....

Just wanted to express my support for Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and all the black women out there who represent us to the fullest every single day. Don’t sweat the haters. We got your back and will continue to uplift you! #simonebiles #naomiosaka #olympics #olympics2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I commend the owners of the Cleveland baseball team for working to build a world where everyone is celebrated and not tolerated. I hope for those who think this is no big deal or that we have bigger issues to worry about that this video will enlighten you. #clevelandguardians #clevelandguardiansbaseball #cleveland #diversity #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion Learn more about your ad...

Macy Gray sparked a great debate about the need to change the American flag. It inspired me to write and record this poem: Red, white, and blue, red, white, and blue What about that red, white, and you? What about that red, white, and me too? Do you see me when you look at Old Glory? Do those 13 stripes fully tell Mystory or HIStory? Is there any room for HERstory? And of course I’m talking beyond...

Let's celebrate today and keep fighting for justice tomorrow. We represent the dream of our ancestors and this is what they want. They want us to fight and honor them and make the work better in ways they couldn't even imagine. STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | http://www.ome...

I've been so frustrated with the lack of coverage of the actual perpetrators of the massacre on Black Wall Street and all the Black Wall Streets in America. I was driving home and kept looping Rihanna's "Man Down" and as soon as I got home I just wrote all of this down that was on my mind. I literally just wrote it in the last hour. I didn't realize I had so much on my mind. It just came out. I ho...

We all need to stand up against the anti-Semitic comments by Marjorie Taylor Greene. We need to be upstanders and or bystanders. Here is my response to her equating wearing masks to being in a concentration camp. It’s not cute. It’s not funny. It’s dangerous. This is how genocide starts and I won’t stand for it. Will you? #upstander #mentalhealth #ignorance #hate #antiracism #antisemitism #stopasi...

Words matter. Today is NOT the “anniversary” of the murder of George Floyd. It’s a commemoration. I speak more on this in this video. #georgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #diversity #racism #antiracist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For my 100th podcast, I'm proud to share a song I wrote and recorded to pay homage to Malcolm X. I used Talib Kweli's beat "Listen." Hope you enjoy it. I wish more rappers would use their platform to honor the legacy of our legends! #malcolmxday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great to make sure that you're checking on yourself. Your health is your wealth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I wrote this poem in tribute to all the survivors and thrivers who are working every day to live their best lives after their worst day (or days). I share this poem to honor all who work as upstanders to end all forms of sexual abuse, assault, and overall violence. You will win. WE will win if we never give in! STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo​ Twitter | http://www.twi...

I spoke with i24NEWS about the Derek Chauvin trial, defunding the police, and the future of racial justice in America. I had to also make sure I gave praises to Darnella Frazier for recording the video that shook up the world. Rest in Peace and power #georgefloyd​ #darnellafrazier​ #police​ #justice​ #blacklivesmatter​ #humanrights​ #diversityequityinclusion​ #diversity​ #derekchauvintrial​ #derek...

I’m happy for the verdict but when I think of all we had to do just to get here and how there is so much more to do, it’s frustrating but I will not quit. I know that WE will not quit because we stand on the shoulders of people who dealt with so much worse. Rest In Peace and power to George Floyd. #derekchauvin​ #chauvinverdict​ #georgefloyd​ #blacklivesmatter​ Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

I sat down with i24NEWS' Natasha Kirtchukto discuss the tragic and unnecessary killing of Daunte Wright. #blacklivesmatter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 WNBA greats stepped into our Bikram Yoga Works & Cryotherapy studios to talk to me about the benefits of yoga and pilates in their lives. Alana Beard, Monique Currie, Crystal Langhorne, and Marissa Coleman share great life advice for all of us, athletes and non athletes alike! STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo​ Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo​ Facebook | htt...

I spoke with i24News about the ongoing debate in America on reparations. I believe that reparations for black people in America need to be studied and implemented like the Illinois town we discuss in this interview. Would love your thoughts on it. STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo​ Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo​ Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo​ W...

I was so honored to be a guest on "The Special Report" with Areva Martin. On this show I was on an awesome panel with New York Times Bestselling author Frederick Joseph, author of "The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person" and Professor Susan Scafidi. Would love your thoughts on this important topic! What are your thoughts on cultural appropriation? Would love to hear them! STAY CONNECTED:...

I was a guest on 1210 WPHT radio with veteran radio host and former classroom teacher Don Giordano. He heard the radio and television interviews I did with Sean Hannity and wanted to have a deeper discussion. I really enjoyed being able to have a civil conversation about such a controversial issue! This is the recording of the interview from WPHT. Would love your thoughts on it! STAY CONNECTED: In...

I joined the Sean Hannity show to debate Dr. Suess alongside Leo Terrell.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was honored to be part of a great panel discussion with Areva Martin of "The Special Report" about the use of the term "nigga" or "nigger" in hip-hop and beyond. Guests included Aliah Luck, Mr. Midas, and Ian Bruce. Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is a mot...

I pride myself on being a continual student of life. I am always looking to learn more about what I do not know. I also know that if I am going to continue to do my work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, I can never become too arrogant to think I have it all figured out. Enter the word BIPOC, which is a word I am afraid to admit I just learned about in 2020. I first thought it meant...

In this video I explain "Rule of 7" challenge to you on measuring how deep your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been. You can also read the article here: https://www.upstanderinternational.com/the-rule-of-7-testing-your-commitment-to-diversity-equity-inclusion/ #diversity #inclusion #diversityandinclusion #antiracisteducation #antiracist #blacklivesmatter #upstander #diversityeq...

Just spoke with i24NEWS in Israel about the significance of the #inauguration from a race relations perspective. It's important to always remember that the world is watching us and the example we set on issues specifically related to race. The Nazi and apartheid regimes used our racist path to craft their own policies. We have to continually work to set a better example. #diversity #antiracisteduc...

The year 2020 has been called the year of America’s racial reckoning by some. It’s been called a time where movements for racial and social justice exploded on the national scene. I have to be honest. I am not convinced. As a student of history, I have learned to analyze the difference between what activist Joe Madison calls a moment versus a movement. Was #metoo a moment or a movement? In my opin...

We can’t talk about healing and unity without holding people accountable for the violence that happened starting with #trump​ and moving down to his enablers including the Republican Party, corporations, that supported him, and the supporters who sacrificed whatever morals they had or racial justice so they could get tax breaks and conservative judges. This also includes all the media outlets who...