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- Society & Culture
IAmFiveFifths podcast invites free thinking black men into a shared space to engage in unapologetic conversations on contemporary topics and issues related to self, society and the world. The podcast chronicles the perspectives and experiences of black men - from boys and fathers to experts and scholars to makers and innovators - to help plot a future of possibilities. Join us!
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The Black Identity Crisis
Racial identity appears to be front and center in black America, displaying itself under the auspices identity politics, corporate diversity and anti-racism, race rejection. There are claims that blacks are overly engaged in racial identity, unable to be in the world without being blanketed by it. However, others counter stating that race is essential to black culture, as well as in fighting racism. Is there a black identity crisis? In this podcast, co-hosts Bill and Ahmad examine the faultlines of black identity. Join us!
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Forum: Exploring Perception and Reality of Black Fatherhood
According to a NIH Study on fatherhood, black males are the most active men in the lives of their children, more than all other male demographic groups. This fun fact would likely win contrarians lots of money in Vegas. So often, black male identity as fathers are associated with the worse perceptions – deadbeats, absentees or uninterested dads.
So, I Am Five Fifths invited a black men into a virtual forum to explore fatherhood beyond the myths and misconceptions. These men are from a myriad of backgrounds (entrepreneur, engineer, life coach, project manager, digital nomad, medical doctor). They share their lessons, wisdom and emotions along the journey of fatherhood. -
Interview: Dr. Boyce Watkins | Black Business School
IAmFiveFifths speaks to Dr. Boyce Watkins, a media commentator, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Black Business School, a financial education platform focused on building wealth. We cover a range of topics related to the social economy of black America - challenges and opportunities.
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Special: 9/11 Remembrance and It's Social Impact
Co-hosts Bill and Ahmad, like many Americans, knew exactly where they were on that dreadful day called 9/11. In this episode, the co-hosts discusses the moment, loss and the impact on society. Join us for a reflection that covers collective psychology, geopolitics and the emergence of the national security state.
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The Muddling of Black Male Voices
In this episode, co-host Bill Thomason is pumped up because believes that there is a disappearance of black male voices from the American zeitgeist . He sees disheartening signals emerging in society where there are efforts to muddle black male expression inside and outside of black culture. Join us, as Bill and Ahmad engage in an unapologetic discussion as they seek to understand what the heck is occurring and why.
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Who Gets The Philanthropic Bag in the Black Community?
Van Jones received $100 million from Amazon’s Chairman Jeff Bezos with no strings attached. Van expressed his gratitude stating, “sometimes dreams come true ... this game changer for justice.” This philanthropic giving is one of many that has been awarded to people and organizations since George Floyd's death, as a gesture to the perceived racial challenges in America. IAmFiveFifths co-hosts Bill and Ahmad examines philanthropy in the black community, including the controversial BLM, the black elite, and corporate gender politics. Question posed for this episode: Does it simply reward grievance mindset? Who gets to receive it? Who determines the problem? How is social impact measured? Does it really matter?
Join Bill and Ahmad on a provocative take on these critical issue.