The audience with discover how to use one's gifts to promote racial equity.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with her returning guest, Michael Grant. He is the President and Founder of Give Music Inc. a Springfield-based non-profit organization whose mission is to help the world express itself through entertainment technology.  Michael will discuss his work with incarcerated youth, most of whom are people of color, and how this work is helping to reduce recidivism by teaching these youth a skill that allows them to dream bigger.Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

The audience will gain awareness of legalized hate and ways to change such a legacy.In her book The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate, Sarah L. Sanderson tells two stories. The first is the story of Jacob Vanderpool, the only person to be legally exiled from the Oregon Territory for being Black in a state that prohibited Black residents for over 75 years. The second story Sarah tells is of discovering that her own White family members participated in exiling Vanderpool, which prompted her to go on a journey of discovering and dismantling her own internalized racism. Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Sarah about what she learned and how she’s sharing her story with others. #revdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#sacredintelligence#sarahsanderson#theplacewemakeTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

The Martin Luther King Center in Newport, RI strives to bring equity to the community by offering over 25 programs designed to address educational, nutritional, emotional wellbeing, and more. Executive Director Heather Strout says that they are committed to anti-racism training as a staff and board. The journey to dismantling racism is often frustrating and difficult, and those on the journey must have the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be effective in this goal.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she discusses with Heather the highs and lows of leading an organization in this charge. Hear about the important of the center. Listen in as they discuss how her racial identity impacts people’s response to and expectations of her as the center’s leader.Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

EPISODE SUMMARY: The audience will gain awareness of what first generation college students bring to the table.Being a first-generation student is a deeply intersectional identity as it takes into account issues of race, class, gender, immigrant status, and sexual orientation.  Most importantly, it brings to the forefront issues of social capital. Often the assumption is that first-gen students lack social capital (inside knowledge that increases success), resulting in underperformance in higher education. There, however, is emerging research on asset-based approaches to serving first gen students that is moving the conversation from what they lack to to the unique forms of knowledge that they bring to the table. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her returning guest, Truth Hunter, as they bring to the forefront an empowering narrative for first-generation students. Truth will draw from over 15 years of experience with and advocating for  first-gen students in California, New York, and Connecticut.#revdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#firstgenerationcollegestudentsTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

EPISODE SUMMARY:Listeners will open up to new ways of understanding and healing the Israel-Palestinian conflict."The Wall Between is a book about the wall that exists between Jewish and Palestinian communities in the Diaspora. Distrust, enmity, and hate are common currencies. They manifest at university campuses, schools and school boards, at political events, onsocial media, and in academic circles. For Jews, Israel must exist; for Palestinians, the historic injustice being committed since 1948 must be reversed. Neither wants to know why the Other cannot budge on these issues. The wall is up."Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson, authors of "The Walls Between Us: What Jews and Palestinians Don't Want to Know About Each Other" as they discuss justice and "new possibilities within the Israel-Palestine discourse in the West."RajaKhouri.comhttps://www.drjeffreywilkinson.com/http://thewallbetween.org/#revdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#dismantleracismwithrevdrtlc#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

The audience will hear how racism impacts mental health.Racism is a public health crisis that impacts each of us on every level of life - education, medical, relationships, politics, communities, personal (how we see ourselves), judicial, the church, mental health, criminal justice, LGBTQ, academia, etc. We all have a lifelong journey to help each other and ourselves to be free without fear. We can no longer be content to walk through our lives, hoping we make it without impacting others for freedom. We must be intentional in encouraging one another to do better until we are all free the breach is repaired, and the restoration is complete.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Reverend Renee Rouse as they discuss the multilayered impact of racism, particularly as it relates to mental health, on people of color. #revdrtlc#dismantleracism#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#sacredintelligenceTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

EPISODE SUMMARY:The audience will hear how navigating whiteness may impact one's sense of self.Navigating whiteness and white culture is common for people of color. Often it is necessary to preserve one's life and livelihood. Many BIPOC have had to make the difficult decision to move out of neighborhoods that are populated with people of color to white neighborhoods in order to set their children up for success. The educational, economical, and medical privileges in these neighborhoods outweigh those in BIPOC communities. Indeed there are benefits to moving to these neighborhoods, but there is also a significant cost.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with Michael Grant, songwriter and music producer, as they discuss the impact of growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood. He will share how "he thought he was white" and what that did to his sense of self. Michael will also share  how he learned to embrace his heritage and create a foundation that honors who he is and that inspires adjudicated youth and black and brown youth to become involved in the music industry.#ithoughtiwaswhite #dismantleracism #healingseparationfromtheinsideout #sacredintelligence #givemusicTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will gain perspective on how to make a personal impact on dismantling racism.EPISODE SUMMARY:Take a walk through your neighborhood. Explore your community. Look closely at what's happening in the world. What do you see? What do you notice about racial inequities? What is lacking within your racial group? What needs to change? Answering these questions is one way to begin the process of dismantling racism. We can not address a problem that we do not see. Making a personal impact in dismantling racism happens when we notice and act.Join Rev. Dr. TLC. and her guest, Lakisha Coppedge, as they discuss the latter's work in her community. Lakisha, who is a professional diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, noticed the need for mental health support in the black and brown communities. She is now hosting the third annual mental health forum. Listen in and be inspired to make a difference.coppedgeconsulting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lakisha-coppedge-90222982/KEY WORDS: #revdrtlc#dismantleracismwithrevdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#mentalhealthcarnival#findyourcourchTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

EPISODE SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 episodes of the Dismantle Racism Show. How strange to say those words. What exactly are we celebrating? We shouldn't have to dismantle racism. It shouldn't exist. True. True. True. Sadly, it does exist, and I'm grateful to be a part of the change that I want to see in the world. So... I am celebrating the call that I have to engage in the work of racial justice. I am celebrating and am grateful for each and every guest who has honored me by appearing on the show. I am celebrating and am grateful for every listener and subscriber. And, I am celebrating and am extremely grateful for all of the people who engage in the work of dismantling racism. THAT is worthy of celebration! Please join me for the show. Share your thoughts and comments. Help me celebrate 100 episodes.KEY WORDS: #revdrtlc#dismantleracismwithrevdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will gain insight on the implications of access and opportunity, or lack thereof, to what some consider basic rights.EPISODE SUMMARY:President Lyndon B. Johnson said,  “Until justice is blind to color, until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skins, emancipation will be a proclamation but not a fact.” Well… justice is not blind. Education is not unaware. Opportunity is not unconcerned. And yet, the Supreme Court recently ruled against affirmative action policies, perpetuating a system that limits access and opportunity for people of color.  Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her returning guest, Erik Clemons who is President and CEO of ConnCAT, as they delve into the complexities, nuances, and mixed messages of dismantling racism. Racism can never be eradicated without looking, deeply and truthfully, at this country’s history and without reconciliation. Until there’s a recognition that its poisonous tentacles reach far beyond people of color, none of us can be free. Listen in and join the conversation!conncat.orgKEY WORDS:  #revdrtlc #dismantleracismshow #healingseparationfromtheinsideout #affirmativeaction #accessandopportunityTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will gain perspective o what diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging mean from an academic perspective.EPISODE SUMMARY:In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, there was an uptick in conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Organizations, corporations, and academic institutions were taking a look at the ways in which they engaged with black indigenous people of color. In some cases, policies that had been in place for years were taken more seriously, and significant changes were made to address inequities. In other cases, actions were only performative in nature. Moreover, an emphasis on the needs of people who are black and brown sparked fear and a scarcity mentality in many folks. We have witnessed policies, designed to promoted equity, overturned. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Calvin Hill, Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement at Springfield College, as they discuss what has changed in the world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Listen in to hear how the Supreme Courts' recent ruling on affirmative action will impact potential students.KEY WORDS: #revdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#diversityequityinclusionbelongingspringfield.eduTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Guest will learn the contributions of West African Dance and how it informs the discussion or racial equity.EPISODE SUMMARY:Historically, images of Africa have ranged from offensive narratives like those shown on Tarzan to those that show malnourished children. While some of those images have improved and we see a plethora of videos of individuals dancing to African music, our perception of this beautiful continent and culture are limited. We lack understanding of the importance of the drums and dance to cultivating a deep sense of self and community. Broadening our perspective of West African dance advances the work of dismantling racism It exposes the learner to African epistemologies (worldview), cosmology, and culture. These ways of seeing the world serve as counter-narratives to the dominant narrative that Africa has made little to no valuable contributions to the world. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Truth Hunter, academic, teacher, and student of West African dance as they discuss the amazing ways that dance heals our spirits, rewrites our historical narratives, and takes us to places that we've never gone before.linkedin.com/in/truth-hunter-639261131KEY WORDS: #revdrtlc#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#dismantleracismshow#dismantleracismwithdrtlc#sacredintelligence#westafricandanceTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc.

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Listeners will discover ways to write a new story of racial and social injustices.EPISODE SUMMARY:Mississippi is replete with stories of injustice: lynchings, racial equities, health care disparities, poor water supply for people of color, and more. There have been many changes since slavery, Jim Crow, and the like but inequities remain. How do we write a new story for Mississippi? It's time we told a different story and time we righted some wrongs.Join Dr. Jenkins as she sits down with Fabian Nelson, who is running for the Mississippi House of Representative. If elected he will be Mississippi's first "out" LGBTQIA lawmaker. Fabian comes from a lineage of social justice advocates including his grandmother who was the first African American nurse to integrate the hospital in Yazoo City, and his father who was one of the first African-Americans to graduate from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Listen in for insights on how to write new stories of racial and social inequities.KEY WORDS: #revdrtlc#dismantleracismshow#healingseparationfromtheinsideout#sacredintelligence#fabiannelsonhttps://victoryfund.org/candidate/nelson-fabian/

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will hear how the models in Rev. Dr. TLC helped her to learn how to navigate and dismantle racism without even talking about it.EPISODE SUMMARY:Rev. Dr. TLC grew up in a close-knit thriving black community. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 45 minutes from where she lived. James Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi, which was 15 minutes from her hometown. Ida B. Wells was born in the town where she went to high school.  Although race and racism were not a typical topic of conversation, she learned how to navigate and overcome racism through the actions of others. In honor of father's day, join Rev. Dr. TLC and guest host Angela Todd as they discuss some of the men who lead by example, modeling how to be inclusive, demonstrate love, and always, always, always move through life with confidence in who she is... a beloved child of God. Hear about the ways her father, a trusted church elder, and her white pastor influenced her life.KEY WORDS: #dismantleracism #healingseparationfromtheinsideout #revdrtlc #sacredintelligenceangelaltodd.com

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will hear the value of interpreting religious and biblical text through a womanist lens.EPISODE SUMMARY:The noted author, Alice Walker coined the phrase "womanist" in the early 80s. In short, a womanist is an individual who is focused on issues that are specific to black women in particular but also addresses issues of race, class, and gender. Womanism encompasses tradition, community, spirituality, and the self. Womanist theology, then, is examining religion from the perspective of women who are black. It is an opportunity to affirm their existence and contributions and to dispel myths and harmful theology that bind individuals to oppression.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and the Rev. Catherine Cummings, a United Methodist Minister, as they discuss the myriad of ways that religion and Biblical texts can be a balm to the spirit and simultaneously perpetuate racists and sexist beliefs when not not interpreted through a historical, critical, and womanist lens.‍Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Livestream by Clicking Here.

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?Guests will discover how farming leads to healing.EPISODE SUMMARY:Less than two percent (2%) of farmers are people who are black. Over 50% of US farms are run by women, according to a 2017 census report. Structural racism has impacted the economic success of many farmers of color, particularly as it relates to receiving loans to support their businesses. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Hazel Adams-Shango, a New England farmer, as they discuss the history of Black American farming in the United States as well as the status of Black American farming and farmers in the 21st century. Listen in to hear how farming can be used as a tool for dismantling racism in America, especially for women who are black.‍Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will get a glimpse of how racism impacts medical/mental health treatment, diagnoses, and prevalence. EPISODE SUMMARY:There is often a sentiment that when folks of color talk about racism or discrimination that we are "playing the race card." There isn't such a thing as a "race card." The truth is the whole deck of cards is based on race - structural, systemic, and institutional racism. Woven into our society are practices and behaviors that are based on racist policies and beliefs that influence the care, treatment, and life trajectory of people of color. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Khadija Tuitt as they discuss how racism impacts the mental health care and treatment of people of color. Both Rev. Dr. TLC, who is a licensed psychologist, and Dr. Tuitt, who is Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, have an extensive history of providing psychiatric and therapeutic interventions for people who are black and brown. They will discuss barriers and solutions to appropriate mental health treatment. Don't miss this important conversation.https://www.intuittbh.com ; Dr.T@Intuittbh.com Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)Episode title: Moving From Not Racist to Anti-RacistWHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will discover why not being a racist is not enough to dismantle racism.EPISODE SUMMARY:Have you ever heard or made the statement "I'm not a racist?" Often this statement is made when one feels that they have to prove that they "accept everyone" or that they "don't see color." It's not enough to make such a statement, and some would argue that such a statement actually perpetuates racism. For, it stops one from looking inward and closely examining their own thoughts and deeply held beliefs. It also stops one from actively engaging in the process of dismantling racism.Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with her guest. Lesley Michaels to discuss the importance of moving from "I'm not a racist." to becoming an antiracist. Despite Lesley's long history of disrupting the status quo, she realized that her personal beliefs alone are not enough to disrupt racism. There is more that she can do to actively disrupt racism. Listen in as she discusses her process of becoming an anti-racist.https://lesleymichaels.comTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The importance of engaging history through art and music as a means to enhance curriculum standards.EPISODE SUMMARY:Reggie Harris is a songwriter, storyteller, and lecturer who engages all the senses to help expand the knowledge base in the fields of music, history, and the social sciences.He has helped teachers, students and community leaders to become more effective agents and advocates of student-based learning. Reggie's workshops include but are not limited to: I HAVE A DREAM: HOW MARTIN CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN; MUSIC AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD; and RACE AND SONG: A MUSICAL CONVERSATION AMONG TWO FRIENDS.Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Reggie Harris as they discuss his passion for music, storytelling, and history. Learn about Reggie's work with the Living Legacy Project, which offers pilgrimages across the south to gain first hand knowledge about the Civil Rights Movement.https://reggieharrismusic.com/Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm (EDT)WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?The audience will discover how everyday expressions, beliefs, and behaviors unintentionally perpetuate racism.EPISODE SUMMARY:Join Rev. Dr. TLC, as she invites back to the show Ricky Wade, cofounder of the American Redneck Company. He is an advocate for ending race in America which is the biggest offender of racism. He believes that if more folks understood the detailed history of "Race," they would recognize the multilayered ways in which racism shows up on a daily basis. In their time together they will take a look at how "race" conditions people to respond differently; the "Karen Effect"; colorism, and more.www.Theamericanredneckcompany.com   TikTok: RickyWadeARCFacebook: End Race in AmericaApp: RickyWadeARCTune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.