Down To The White Meat

In this epsiode, we discuss the pandemic's impact over the last year. Join us as we discuss trends, behavioral impact of the pandemic, and our hope for the future. As always we get down to the white meat!

In this episode, we are joined by two-time Emmy nominated journalist Georgia Fort as we go behind the curtain to examine media's portrayal of Black people and stories in the media.  We will examine Georgia's crusade into making sure our stories get told in the right way.  It's time we change the narrative and it takes all of us. Now, let's get down to the white meat! Guest info:Georgia Fort is a two-time Emmy nominated Media Producer and Television Correspondent who is changing the narrative through visual stories about race & culture that build equity. Her reporting has been published on CNN, ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS affiliates. Most recently she produced a short documentary “George Floyd: It Happened Here”, and co-directed and edited the award-winning documentary “Rondo: Beyond the Pavement” which is now available on Amazon Prime. The Minnesota native has over a decade of broadcast experience that spans from public radio government television to national commercial television broadcasting. Georgia graduated from the University of St. Thomas where she advocated for student parents and diversity inclusion. She has three daughters and is married to boxing gym owner and professional boxer, Cerresso Fort.  GeorgiaFort.com Facebook.com/byGeorgiaFort Instagram.com/ByGeorgiaFort Twitter.com.com/ByGeorgiaFort

In this episode, we are joined by Frederick Pellum a former associate professor and financial expert.  The Black community has a significant wealth gap as compare to the majority in America, and as a community we know that there are several barriers as to why this is the case.  Tune in as we discuss barriers and how to move those barriers out of the way. This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss.  We want you to grab your notepad and listen up as Frederick provides us with some game changing advice on how we can level up financially. As always we get down to the white meat! Guest info: Frederick J. Pellum III is a former Associate Professor of Digital Media. For 11 years, he taught at several universities such as The University of Miami, Elizabeth City State University and Alabama State University. While teaching in academia, he learned the fundamentals of building wealth. He quickly realized that the core of this information was not widely known within certain communities. He has taken the passion he has for teaching and community empowerment, and now serves as a registered Investment Advisor Representative. Frederick J. Pellum III, provides valuable education using accessible instruction for families to build and maintain generational wealth. You can contact him at [email protected] References:  H. Long & A. Van Dam(2020) "The black-white ecomonic divide is as wide as it was in 1968" Washington Post ( 4, June) 

In this episode, we are discussing some hot topics right now.  Listen up as we discussed patterns in relationships, what possibly led to Ciara's drastic change from a Future to a Russell Wilson type, why folks are saying Lori Harvey is not "wifey material" and more.  As always we get down to the white meat!

In this week's episode, we discuss the facts surrounding Black history month and the black experience.  We were joined this week by Dr. Jo Von McCalester, PhD.  Together with Dr. McCalester we explored the significance of why Black history month is in February (We'll give you a hint, it ain't because its the shortest month!), as well as the significance of the HBCU experience, the importance of African American Venacular English, the connection of knowledge of self and how important this realization is for how you show up in the world. Whew! There is so much to unpack in this episode, now let's get down to the white meat! Guest info: Dr. McCalister is a lecturer in the Political Science Department and Research Associate for the John and Eula Mae Cleveland Endowed Chair in the Afro American Studies Department at Howard University. A triple alum of Howard University, she received her BA in Political Science in 2005, A Master of Art of Teaching in 2009, and her PhD in Political Science in 2015. She also holds a Masters in African American and African Studies from with a concentration in Black Political Organization and Movement from Ohio State Univeristy. Currently, she's associate editor for A Life of The Mind, Essays in Honor of Andrew Billingsley, PhD, an edited volume honoring the contributions of sociologist and former Morgan State University president, Andrew Billingsley.