Critical Conversations: For the Culture

Center for "Race", Culture, and Social Justice

Critical Conversations: For the Culture, by Centre for 'Race', Culture and Social Justice. Our podcast series brings together speakers to talk about some of the critical issues concerning race, culture and social justice. Along with their implications on society at large.

Episodes

  1. 12/20/2024

    Immigrant Activists Brace for New Administration

    Immigrant rights activists and lawyers are bracing for Donald Trump’s plan to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, with his administration's key figures like Tom Homan and Stephen Miller leading the charge. Co-hosts Jasmine Sellars and Mario A. Murillo discuss the concerns of organizers from the NY Metropolitan Area, including Melanie Creps (CARECEN), Javier Guzman (Make the Road New York), and Eliana Fernandez (Make the Road New Jersey, DACA recipient).

  2. 12/20/2024

    Representation & the Lower-Class Vote

    Producer and host Jasmine Sellars sat down with Dr. Cornell Craig to discuss the challenges faced by racial minorities, lower-class communities, and immigrant students in higher education.

  3. 12/20/2024

    Beyond the Ballot: Gender, Power & Political Influence

    Producer and host Jasmine Sellars joins Dr. Tomeka Robinson to discuss how recent election results shape gender representation in American politics and influence the future roles of women, men, and non-binary individuals in policy and leadership.

  4. 12/20/2024

    The American Vote Unpacked

    Producer and host Jasmine Sellars sits down with Newsday White House correspondent Tom Brune to discuss voter behavior, turnout trends, and the key factors that shaped this year’s election results.

  5. 05/17/2024

    Self Care & Wellness

    Dr. Martine Hackett & Dr. Katrina Sims discuss what wellness means and share their thoughts on how one can make it a part of their routine.

  6. 05/16/2024

    Climate Change & Student Action

    Dr. Martine Hackett & Dr. Katrina Sims discuss various aspects of climate change and offer their thoughts on how students can engage with communities to make a difference.

  7. 05/16/2024

    Reproductive Health & Elections

    Dr. Martine Hackett & Dr. Katrina Sims discuss various perspectives concering reproductive health and how it could impact the upcoming election agenda.

  8. 05/13/2024

    Students & Mental Health

    Dr. Martine Hackett & Dr. Katrina Sims explore challenges faced by students in the realm of mental health. They delve into causes and potential ways to handle them.

  9. 05/25/2023

    CRT & School Boards

    Dr. Lightfoot in conversation with Ms. Charmise Woodside-Desire about her experience of working on school board.

  10. 05/25/2023

    Center for 'Race', Culture & Social Justice

    Dr. Mario Murillo, Introduces Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot, Founder & Director of Center for 'Race',Culture & Social Justice. Together they explore why conversations about race are critical.

  11. 05/25/2023

    School system & CRT

    Dr. Lightfoot in conversation with Dr. Kevin Boston-Hill about CRT & Education System in US.

  12. 05/25/2023

    Politics & School Boards

    Dr. Lightfoot in conversation with Dr. Aisha Wilson-Carter about running a Not-for-Profit organization.

  • 12 Episodes

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Critical Conversations: For the Culture, by Centre for 'Race', Culture and Social Justice. Our podcast series brings together speakers to talk about some of the critical issues concerning race, culture and social justice. Along with their implications on society at large.

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