Jambo! Dr. Akumbu

Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to DEIB and cultural capacity building. Today’s reflection is titled: Apostle Paul Was Woke. The Bible is a book with deep cultural underpinnings. It follows particular beliefs, values, norms, history, heritage, language, and traditions. To u...

Welcome to Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to DEIB and cultural capacity building. In today’s episode titled CRT or CRT, I reflect on the clash between culture and theory in our society. Contact for coaching and consulting: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu  #edu...

Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to DEIB and cultural capacity building. I'm your host, Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu. In this reflective episode, I share my #Reflection, #Prayer, and #Self-Love following the death of #TyrieNicols. #Diversity #Equity , #Inclusion , and #Belonging...

Welcome, Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to DEIB and cultural capacity building.   I'm your host, Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu. My guest is Kevin Coffee, Professor of Communication Studies at West Los Angeles college. In this episode, we will address Thinking in Education...

Welcome to Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and cultural capacity building. In today's episode, The Move Back, my guest Terence Rosemore , an #actor , #writer , #director , and #producer , shares his journey and #...

Welcome to Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and cultural capacity building. In this episode of Jambo! Dr. Akumbu, my guest Dr. Brian Corpening , Chief #Diversity Officer at California State #University , Monterey...

Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and cultural capacity building. My guest is Louis Montgomery, Jr. , is a Partner at JM Search. In this episode, he addresses issues in #DEIB and the importance of DEIB in #leadersh...

Episode 3 of the Intercultural Dialogues series. Change catalyst Eugene P. Kim, PhD and I engage in #culturally rich and relevant conversations centered around the movie #wakandaforever2. The episode is available on my YouTube channel and podcast. Do join the conversation and subscribe using the link below. #podcast #change #phd #intercultural #drakumbu #dialogue #advocates #education #diversity #...

Episode 1 of the Intercultural Dialogues series. Change catalyst Eugene P. Kim, PhD and I engage in #culturally rich and relevant conversations centered around the movie #decisiontoleave. The episode is available on my YouTube channel and podcast. Do join the conversation and subscribe using the link below. #podcast #change #phd #intercultural #drakumbu #dialogue #advocates #education #diversity #...

To those who have been waiting, here is episode 2 of the Intercultural Dialogues series. Change catalyst Eugene P. Kim, PhD and I engage in #culturally rich and relevant conversations centered around the movie #decisiontoleave . The episode is available on my YouTube channel and podcast. Do join the conversation and subscribe using the link below. #podcast #change #phd #intercultural #drakumbu #di...

I'm your host, Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu. My guest is Kevin Coffee, Professor of Communications at West Los Angeles Community College. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the Cultural Relevance of Mathematics. Mathematics is a universal subject, but it can also differ based on the local context and culture of the learner. Coaching/Consulting/Speaker: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu Jamb...

I'm your host, Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu. My guest is Sylvia Serbin, and today, we’re going to discuss the Historical Perspective of The Woman King . Sylvia is a historian, journalist, and the author of Queens of Africa and Heroines of the Black Diaspora . Our past informs our present and our future. Coaching/Consulting/Speaker: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu Sylvia Serbin on Amazons of Da...

I'm your host, Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu. My guest is Dr. Farzin Madjidi, Interim Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. Our conversation is titled the Fear of Failure. The competitive nature of society shows that for some to succeed, others must fail. This is a dilemma because many people shy away from engaging in activities that can result in failure. Ho...

Jambo! Dr. Akumbu. Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to DEIB and cultural capacity building. My guest is Dr. Aasiyah N. Ghazi, Indian-Pakistani-American She is a leadership consultant and associate Professor of leadership at the University of Arizona Global Campus. In this episode, we’ll reflec...

Jambo Dr. Akumbu! Bringing you culturally relevant multifaceted conversations and reflections intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to DEIB and cultural capacity building. I'm Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu, and today I'll reflect on a letter I wrote to my dear after the death of George Floyd. This episode is titled, My Dear White Friend. I believe that empathy is a virtue, and...

I'm Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu, and today’s topic is You’re Not Dumb. I believe that you can turn your knowledge into intelligence. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu or ruthakumbu@gmail.com

I'm Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu, and today I'll reflect on The Similarities Between Hispanic Heritage and My Heritage. I believe that we are more alike than we are different. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu or ruthakumbu@gmail.com

I'm Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu, and today I'll reflect on Culture and Dressing: My Hair is the Death of Me. This episode is dedicated to Mahsah Amini. I believe that evolution in culture is not always a bad thing. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu or ruthakumbu@gmail.com

I'm Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu, and today I'll reflect on The Cultural Relevance of The Woman King Starring Viola Davis. Make sure you listen to the end and share your reflection. You can also listen to the episode, My Cousins in America and Across the Globe. I believe that healing our past wounds start with us. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: htt...

My name, my culture, my identity. Welcome to Driving Cultural Relevance With Dr. Akumbu, bringing you multifaceted conversations intersecting education, entertainment, and business, committed to cultural relevance, DEIB, and cultural capacity building. I'm Dr. Ruth Vitsemmo Akumbu, and today, I’ll be reflecting on My Name, My Culture, My Identity. Make sure you listen to the end and share your sto...

Dr. Akumbu reflects on and addresses the reactions of some Christians after the death of George Floyd, and the Black Lives Matter protests. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu or ruthakumbu@gmail.com

After the death of George Floyd, Dr. Akumbu shares her heart with all black people in America and across the globe whose ancestors were enslaved. Healing the wounds from our past starts with us. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu or ruthakumbu@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Akumbu uses the Akumbu Cultural Integration and Augmentation (CIA) framework to analyze the cultural relevance of the Black Panther movie. She also uses the Transfer and Adoption of Universal Principles (TAUP) model. Your support is appreciated. https://anchor.fm/dr-akumbu/support Contact Dr. Akumbu: https://ruthakumbu.wixsite.com/drakumbu or ruthakumbu@gmail.com

Dissertation topic: Culturally Relevant Elements for K-12 Education in Kisii. Recommended nine culturally relevant elements to be integrated into the Kisii education system in Kenya using the Akumbu Cultural Integration and Augmentation Framework. ABSTRACT This research aims to examine the relationship between the key elements, if any, of culturally relevant education that might enhance learning f...