This week we dive deep into the intersections of environmentalism and Black communities. Ever wondered why Black people seem underrepresented in nature spaces? 🌳 Dr. Raymond Willliams and I explore Black Faces, White Spaces by Carolyn Finney - challenging society's narrow view of Black individuals & the environment. 📚 Black people aren't just victims of environmental racism. Black communities have always connected with the great outdoors, against the misconceptions & prejudices that exist. Let's shatter these myths.
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Learn more about Dr. Williams at the following links:
https://medium.com/ballasts-for-the-mind
https://twitter.com/rtwilliams16
https://www.instagram.com/rtwilliams16/

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Uncover the untold stories of Black heroes who shaped World War II and America's struggle for equality. Half American brings to light their courage, resilience, and fight for justice. Tune in as Reggie Bailey and I take a powerful journey through the pages of forgotten history.
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Learn more about Reggie Bailey at the following links:
https://www.booksarepopculture.com
https://www.twitter.com/reggiereads
https://www.instagram.com/reggiereads

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Welcome back to Staying on Code! In today's episode, we're discussing the groundbreaking book, Black Fortunes, by Shomari Wills. Join us as we dissect the struggles and achievements of these trailblazers, who defied societal norms and systemic racism to make a significant impact on their communities. We'll discuss the vital lessons to be learned from their lives, as well as how their stories continue to inspire and inform the Black community's entrepreneurial spirit today.

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In the latest episode of Staying On Code, I took a deep dive into the origins and implementation of affirmative action in America. The lens: When Affirmative Action was White by Ira Katznelson. This book offers a sobering examination of who wrote the policies, how they were written, and who benefitted from them. Hint: it wasn't Black people. My guest was Mr. Clif Thompson of the Underground Book Club.
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The latest episode of Staying On Code delved into the book, The Black Jacobins, by historian C.L.R. James. I briefly explored the Haitian Revolution,  a pivotal event in the history of the Americas and the world, and its relationship to the expansion of the United States.
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In this episode, we're exploring the incredible story of the first paramedics in the United States who were Black. Join us as we delve into the book American Sirens with author Kevin Hazzard, and former Freedom House paramedic John Moon. We get into the history of how these pioneering individuals broke down barriers and revolutionized the emergency medical field. We discuss the challenges they faced and the impact they had on modern emergency medicine. Get ready to be inspired!

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If you think Black people live in projects because they want to, if you think only Black people have ever lived in the projects, if you think discrimination in lending and housing is a thing of the past, you need to listen to today's episode. My guest commentator, Sean Polidore, and I discuss the book, The Color of Law, which dispels all the myths about segregation in America. 

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Staying On Code! Guest commentator, Gracia Collins-Rich and I are keeping it real as we talk about the Constitution, who it's REALLY for, and why Black people have been fighting for centuries for rights we shouldn't have to fight to get.
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