1h 12 min
Black History Month Ulysses Neuro Podcast
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- Sciences
Black History Month is an annual observance to remember and recognise important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It’s celebrated in February in the US and Canada, while in Ireland and the UK, it is celebrated in October. As the father of Black History, Carter Woodson, said, “If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated”. We encourage everyone to take the time this month to actively participate by learning about the history and culture of Black people globally, and listening to their experiences. These actions should not just be limited to one month of the year, but should be common practice all year round, helping to promote equality among people of all races.
In this episode we speak to two members of the Black African/Black Irish community, Dr. Immanuel Darkwa and Ms Gladys Otono Atsenokhai.
Dr. Immanuel Darkwa is an experienced start-up founder, lecturer, and researcher at Trinity College Dublin. His research interests lie in innovation models, entrepreneurship, innovation management, and innovation ecosystems.
Gladys Otono Atsenokhai, best known as MC Shakara, is an award-winning events host, comedian and mental health advocate. She also holds a Graduate certificate in Autism Studies and in 2022, won the Sheroes Global Founders Award for using her Platform “Navigating Autism” to help families of autistic individuals and their caregivers understand and navigate autism using simple strategies and her experience.
Black History Month is an annual observance to remember and recognise important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It’s celebrated in February in the US and Canada, while in Ireland and the UK, it is celebrated in October. As the father of Black History, Carter Woodson, said, “If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated”. We encourage everyone to take the time this month to actively participate by learning about the history and culture of Black people globally, and listening to their experiences. These actions should not just be limited to one month of the year, but should be common practice all year round, helping to promote equality among people of all races.
In this episode we speak to two members of the Black African/Black Irish community, Dr. Immanuel Darkwa and Ms Gladys Otono Atsenokhai.
Dr. Immanuel Darkwa is an experienced start-up founder, lecturer, and researcher at Trinity College Dublin. His research interests lie in innovation models, entrepreneurship, innovation management, and innovation ecosystems.
Gladys Otono Atsenokhai, best known as MC Shakara, is an award-winning events host, comedian and mental health advocate. She also holds a Graduate certificate in Autism Studies and in 2022, won the Sheroes Global Founders Award for using her Platform “Navigating Autism” to help families of autistic individuals and their caregivers understand and navigate autism using simple strategies and her experience.
1h 12 min