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THE GENx REVOLUTION
Hosted by Dr. Ron Davis · EN
Join your host, Dr. Ron Davis, for discussions on social, economic, and educational issues that impact African Americans and other disadvantaged people of color.
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Meet Mr. Harold Collins -- Director of the Shelby County Office of Reentry
May 5, 202100:45:27Tap to summarizeWhat happens to ex-offenders when they return home? Society has proven time and again the challenges that many of our citizens face, upon returning home. Harold Collins is a champion to many who are normally forgotten. I had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Collins who serves as director of the Shelby Co. Office of Reentry. If you've been incarcerated, or you know of someone who has, this interview is for you! To learn more about Shelby County's Office of Reentry, please review the following site: https://reentry.shelbycountytn.gov/ Be sure to let me know your thoughts by emailing me at: Genxrevolutionary@gmail.com You should also be sure to check out our YouTube channel by going to the GENx REVOLUTION. Thanks, again, for your support! Peace, Doc
Transcribe →Introducing...Thurston Smith
Apr 24, 202101:17:27Tap to summarizeThe Genx Revolution interviewed Thurston Smith in April 2021. Thurston Smith provided his perceptions and shared-lived experiences on matters of systemic racism and its impact on African Americans. The GENx REVOLUTION is a podcast dedicated to informing our global shareholders and allies on the fight against systemic racism, social injustice, and oppression in various forms. Watch the video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26rYs03H0QA Email us at genxrevolutionary@gmail.com Subscribe to our channel--The GENx REVOLUTION: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-RB0uFCXmMm0F3SAqbOWFw Peace, Dr. D.
Transcribe →The Kahari Nash Interview 2.0
Apr 14, 202101:20:39Tap to summarizeWe've invited Kahari Nash back to inform/update our listeners on the Don't Be McFooled Campaign. DON'T MISS THIS INTERVIEW! Here's some important information for our listeners: youtu.be/nFkSrYCLOnw MORE TO COME! Enjoy the show and be sure to pass this episode along to all you know. Until next time, Fam! Peace
Transcribe →MEET STATE REP. JOE TOWNS, JR. AND HOLLYWOOD EXECUTIVE/INVESTMENT BANKER RALPH HENDERSON--PART I
Apr 7, 202100:48:32Tap to summarizeFam, This was a truly powerful interview with Joe Towns, Jr., State Representative of Tennessee's 84th district. Mr. Towns shared his views on race in America, Voter Suppression, and the importance of the Economic Distribution of Wealth in the Black Community. Visit the following link to learn more about Rep. Joe Towns: https://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h84.html This interview also included viewpoints from Hollywood Executive and Investment Banker Ralph Henderson. Mr. Henderson has been involved with major films like Saving Private Ryan, Transformers, The Matrix, and more. His work has led to the resurgence of Ebony and Jet magazines. Mr. Henderson is also a fighter for social justice. His involvement with Equal Justice Now is currently leading the charge in seeking justice for George Floyd and his family. To learn more about Ralph Henderson, please visit the following: www.thedealmetrics.com www.ebony.com www.jetmag.com As always, you are appreciated, Fam. Doc
Transcribe →EQUAL JUSTICE NOW--Interview w/ Tony Smith
Mar 24, 202100:34:32Tap to summarizeEqual Justice Now is a Social Justice Reform Initiative dedicated to police reform, systemic racism, and voter suppression. Tony Smith, the co-founder, spoke with us in early March about his latest initiative on bail reform. Please visit Equal Justice Now at the following site: https://equaljusticenow.org/ Don't miss this interview, Fam! Dr. D.
Transcribe →Introducing...Mr. Kahari Nash!
Mar 17, 202101:00:45Tap to summarizeIf a stranger asked you for help, what would you say? Citizen of the world, Servant Leader, and Friend--Mr. Kahari Nash is considered the man behind the Byrd Brothers' racial discrimination fight against McDonald's. He is a "Native Son" to Mound Bayou, MS--the oldest "black town" in America founded by black people for black people. Click on the link to learn more: https://medium.com/@cathrynstout/love-letter-to-mound-bayou-ms-and-all-historically-black-towns-eaae7183948d Fam, let's listen and support Kahari Nash. He is truly a bright shining example of how we must uplift one another. Yours in the GENx REVOLUTION, Dr. D.
Transcribe →"Don't be McFooled." The Story of Jim and Darrell Byrd--Black Owners/Operators of McDonald's
Mar 10, 202100:58:51Tap to summarizeThe Byrd brothers have owned and operated multiple McDonald's restaurants for 31-years. The GENx Revolution interviewed both Jim and Darrell Byrd on 3/7/21. In capturing their story, we were informed of their pending racial discrimination lawsuit against the McDonald's Cooperation. Read more about their 90-day protest, which began at the McDonald's headquarters, via the Chicago Sun-Times: https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2021/2/22/22295894/mcdonalds-black-francise-owners-allege-racism-picket-headquarters-90-days-byrd Jim Byrd can be reached via email at Jamesfbyrd@aol.com Darrell Byrd can be reached, via email, at Byrdman3@gmail.com The struggle continues... Dr. D.
Transcribe →SEASON 3 PROMO!
Mar 4, 202100:01:01Tap to summarizeSTAY TUNED...
Transcribe →WE ARE BLACK HISTORY (PT 2).
Feb 24, 202100:40:30Tap to summarizeThis episode focuses on the history of Dorie Miller WWII hero and recipient of the Naval Cross. Learn more about Dorie Miller: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/diversity/african-americans/miller.html **Personal Family Spotlight: Lille B. Berry of N.E. Arkansas. Everybody help someone who needs help. Peace, Fam! Dr. D.
Transcribe →To the 2nd and 3rd Generations!
Feb 18, 202100:30:15Tap to summarizeWhat we say about "generational curses" may, in fact, be true. This episode investigates Grandmaternal stress during pregnancy and DNA Methylation of the third generation: an epigenome-wide association study. Read the translational research via the following links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28809857/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319132337_Grandmaternal_stress_during_pregnancy_and_DNA_methylation_of_the_third_Generation_an_epigenome-wide_association_study Donate to the GoFundme site for Sarah Mae Collins-Rudolph: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-collins-rudolph-16th-st-baptist-church Until next time, Fam! Doc
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