Yell Fire!

A conversation with the creator/director of Ninety-Two: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming. How have Black women been at the forefront of defending and expanding democracy? Will they keep waiting for the rest of us to catch up? Join us for a fascinating conversation of this and more. Learn more about Ninety-Two: https://www.ikoni.org/92-project

Jillian "Mama J" Love (she/they) is the founder of Lovelution Lab and a certified Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks practitioner. With over 20 years of experience as a Human Systems Strategist, Mama J helps changemakers and organizations move from a reactive survival loop into a proactive state of integrity and care.  Lovelution Lab's collaborative approach bridges systems change...

My guest, Kim Crayton holds a somewhat unique position in the world of anti-racism. Her focus is on helping white people--especially white men--live life beyond the supremacy myth. We get into the economics of anti-racism, building a future in which everyone has a fair shot and can thrive. Learn more about Kim's work and join HERE https://www.lifebeyondthesupremacymyth.com/welcome/

In this engaging interview, Elona Washington shares her journey from growing up in Princeton to becoming a publisher and author advocate. She discusses her work in book marketing, hybrid publishing, and her latest project, Triumph in the Trenches, highlighting the importance of Black entrepreneurship and community resilience. Learn more... https://theauthorsjourney.co/

Back when Twitter was usable, I met Trina Roach. This interview explores Trina's experiences as an expatriate living in Germany, her insights on race, identity, and societal issues in the US and Europe, and reflections on historical and current social dynamics.

Sharon is the creator of Sharon’s Antiracism Newsletter (SARN - one of the best antiracism resources out there) and author most recently of I’m Tired of Racism . Sharon helps introverted women find your quiet power and make an impact without the exhaustion. Personal and group mentorship programmes help build influence that energizes, not drains, so you can lead with authentic confidence. Sharon he...

My conversation with Kevin P. Henry explores the challenges of workplace diversity and inclusion, particularly in a corporate setting where management culture can significantly impact employee morale. It highlights the experiences of employees who feel isolated and undervalued, and the resistance from management towards necessary training and discussions around these issues. Find out more at: http...

This is a micro-episode, just Craig the random white dude taking a walk and musing about the potential for an anti-racist New Deal - and why Dems are so reluctant to embrace such a concept.

My guest today is Laurie Harding. Dr. Laurie Harding, through her company Insight Indigenous Anti-racism Services, is an Educator, Facilitator, and Coach to settler people regarding the impacts of Canada’s historic and current colonial realities including; systemic racism and socialized bias.  Laurie and I are both white settlers living in different parts of colonized North America, so we have a l...

Episode #10 of Yell Fire! features Dr. Tracey A. Benson discussing his background, work, and insights related to anti-racism leadership in education. Dr. Benson shares his journey from being a classroom teacher to founding the Anti-Racism Leadership Institute, emphasizing the importance of data-driven strategies and courageous leadership to close achievement gaps for students of color. Learn more...

My guest today is Nicole D Vick, who has spent her career as an advocate and educator in the field of public health. Specifically, we’re going to talk about race and public health. The American Public Health Association began tracking declarations of racism as a public health crisis in the summer of 2020. Since then, over 260 cities, counties, public health agencies and academic institutions have...

My guest today understands better than most how individual freedom and collective liberation are intertwined. Erin Corine, Founder and CEO of Hola Magnolia is an educator, certified coach, consultant, and thought leader based in Barcelona, Spain. Through Hola Magnolia, Erin is building a community of practitioners and change makers in areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Identity and Belongi...

When my guest, Christian Ortiz, had the opportunity to beta test Chat GPT a few years ago, they saw the potential, but also saw some deep limitations. Was a decolonized AI possible? That is how Justice AI GPT was born. Christian Ortiz is a visionary entrepreneur, filmmaker, and technologist operating at the intersection of technology, media, and social justice. As the founder of MOD ATLAS MEDIA an...

Today’s show is a deep dive into one group’s work of decolonization. Today I speak with two leaders of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. First, what is the doctrine of discovery? Briefly, it is the religious and legal justification for settler colonization beginning in the late 1400s. The legal framework of this historic land grab exists today in the United States and continues...

Welcome to another episode of YELL Fire! Conversations about the lie of white supremacy and how to fight it. I’m your host, Craig Pelkey-Landes – just a random white dude doing what I can to join the fight. On May 14, 2022, a domestic terrorist with white supremacist views came into a Tops grocery store in Buffalo, New York. He took the lives of ten people, including Geraldine Talley, the mother o...

Welcome to Episode Three of YELL Fire! Conversations about the lie of white supremacy and how to fight it. My guest today is speaker, author, and coach Alex Dumas.  “I’m not here” was the lingering belief Alex carried from youth into early adulthood. Where was Alex supposed to fit in? Find out how a Black man in Felon47s America has found ways to thrive and share his knowledge, expertise, and driv...

We are living in chaotic times, as a leader in the US seeks and too often outright uses dictatorial powers in the name of white supremacy. This guy is not big on subtlety. He is big on sowing chaos.  How do you show up in the chaos? In chaotic times, it helps to find voices not just of reason, but of clarity and calm. Future Cain is such a voice. Here is something she said early in our conversatio...

This episode Features Paul Ladipo, CEO and Founder of Critical Conversations Consulting where he: Provides remote and in-person training to address and eliminate barriers in the workplace, faith communities, and schools. Develops curriculum and facilitates conversations about systemic racism,  Promotes diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments