Life's Elective

Dr. James Johnson
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A podcast for lifelong learners, commuters, the classroom, and cubicle. Life's Elective explores various topics involving social issues and popular culture. This podcast is a blend of educators, working professionals and everyday people trying to make sense of today's world. Join the conversation by listening or submitting listener letters to lifeselective@gmail.com or follow the podcast on Twitter @LifesPodcast #LifesPodcast.

Episodes

  1. 05/23/2018

    @LifesPodcast Ep. 5: Life, Mentorship, and the Underground Railroad?

    Father Joseph Brown, S. J., Ph. D,  stops by and talks the “true truth” and shares his views on mentorship and the underground railroad, capitalism and the family, and the Black aesthetic and identity through an African American Cultural Lens. We also talk about teaching a course on "throwing shade" LOL. Discussion: Your Views on Office Hours Being a Conductor on the Underground Railroad Walking With Your Mentees What is in a title and the cultural respect in identity? Capitalism and Family Formation Childhood Trauma Vs Opioid Addiction Why should students take Africana Studies Courses? Blackness  and Performance Self-Conscious Intentionality and the Black Aesthetic   Contact me: Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact Me: lifeselective@gmail.com Twitter: @LifesPodcast  #LifesPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesElectivePodcast/

  2. 03/21/2018

    Fathering is Difficult

    Dr. Jessica Goodman stops by to talk about her research on African-American men fathering outside of the home. Dr. Goodman shares her thoughts on fighting for authenticity as a researcher, as well as illuminating the multiple adult perspectives that make-up children's lives.   Discussion Health Education as Career Being on the frontlines of Public Health Conducting research and maintaining your authenticity The Doctoral Journey Why Black Men? Fathering is difficult Identity and Fatherhood Making a child whole Interacting with the mothers More than one perspective on a story   Shoutouts *If you are interested in sharing your story? Contact Dr. Jessica Goodman at Jessica.Goodman321@yahoo.com Contact me: Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact Me: lifeselective@gmail.com Twitter: @LifesPodcast  #LifesPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesElectivePodcast/

  3. 02/28/2018

    Black Panther Snacks? Takeaways and Spoilers

    I hangout with my beautiful friends Anya, Keisha and Nakia to discuss the cultural impact of Black Panther and all things “SNACKS.” The episode starts with two separate interviews with people outside of the theater waiting to see the film. Later the ladies discuss their thoughts on the film. #WakandaOverEverybody   Discussion: Black Panther Menu Choosing the right atmosphere to watch Black films African Attire & Appropriation The Film’s Oakland Intro The Scriptwriting Museum Bae and Jabari Snacks Black Panther’s Cultural Influence Non-Black Reception LGBTQQIA & Representation Wakanda Series & Afro-Futurism Travel and Visiting Africa Michael B. Jordan - Not Believable? Shoutouts: Booktini http://www.booktini.com Twitter, FB & IG: @Booktini Mate Masie Curation https://www.instagram.com/matemasiecuration Contact Me: Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact Me: lifeselective@gmail.com Twitter: @LifesPodcast  #LifesPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesElectivePodcast/

  4. 02/14/2018

    #NoGamesBlackMan: An Exaggerated Stance

    Tune in to my conversation with Dr. Gamble, as we explore ideas from his TEDx TALK.  We talk about social capital networks and whether or not we  should continue to support professional sports. In this discussion, Dr. Gamble frames his perspective on the matter within a martial arts context, which offers an  “exaggerated stance” that welcomes a discussion on protest, sports and power.Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact us via lifeselective@gmail.com, @LifesPodcast and #LifesPodcast on Twitter.Dr. Brandon Gamble’s TEDx Talk: https://goo.gl/EoBApHTopics:Why did you get a PhD or EdD?Social Capital A Heightened Sense for Injustice Cognitive Block & Discrimination  Vibrational Resonance and over coming Racial Moments Rapid White Racial Detox  Author Ash Effect Exaggerated Stance Fools Gold   Resources:Marvin X “How to Recover from the Addiction to White Supremacy”   Contact me: Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact Me: lifeselective@gmail.com Twitter: @LifesPodcast  #LifesPodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesElectivePodcast/

  5. 02/04/2018

    BlaxploitationFilms: Both A Movement and Genre

    Dr. Lawrence shares his research on Blaxploitation Films and their importance in documenting the Black experience both on and off screen. This conversation begins with how Dr. Lawrence fell in love with film and later how the Blaxploitation film era became more than genre, but a movement. Note: Dr. Lawrence corrected me - Cooley High, although made in 1975, is not a blaxploitation film. Topics: How did Blaxploitation come about? When did it start? What makes a film during this period a Blaxploitation Film? The Black image as passive consumption? Did Blaxploitation give us our first action heroine? Why did Blaxploitation end? Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact us via lifeselective@gmail.com, @LifesPodcast and #LifesPodcast on Twitter.   Contact me: Questions? Comments? Or Show Topics you would like to hear? Contact Me: lifeselective@gmail.com Twitter: @LifesPodcast  #LifesPodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesElectivePodcast/

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About

A podcast for lifelong learners, commuters, the classroom, and cubicle. Life's Elective explores various topics involving social issues and popular culture. This podcast is a blend of educators, working professionals and everyday people trying to make sense of today's world. Join the conversation by listening or submitting listener letters to lifeselective@gmail.com or follow the podcast on Twitter @LifesPodcast #LifesPodcast.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. James Johnson
  • Years Active
    2018
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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