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We have covered Malcolm X in previous seasons. We alluded to how the narrative that surrounds his legacy tends to be tarnished in the eyes of some. He has been the victim of revisionist history in many regards. According to the paper “The Vilification of Malcolm X” by Greg Tull, this was done systematically with intention. On this episode, we look to expound upon his vilification with the paper’s author and returning guest Greg Tull. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter. Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

Historically, there have obviously been opportunity gaps across many different professions and disciplines. The tech industry, like others, has a significant underrepresentation regarding people of color. Black people make up 7% of the tech industry while making up 13% of the U.S population. Latinx people are even more underrepresented making up 8% of the tech industry while having an 18% total U.S population. Why is this the case? What is being done to close the gap? What can we do?  Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter. Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

The conversation concerning whether activism has a place in sports is a frequent topic in the media. Conservative TV personalities like Laura Ingraham have made derisive statements like “Shut Up and Dribble” about modern day athletes, claiming that they lack the credentials to speak out on socio-political topics. Activism in sports however is not a new occurrence, which tends to be left out of the discourse. In today’s episode, we will cite major historical examples of social justice demonstrations in the sports world. Helping us do so is returning guest Olivia Gordon.  Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter. Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

There is a large racial wealth gap in the United States overall and it’s especially large in the pop culture/entertainment arena. This is additionally troubling considering the insurmountable contributions Black people have made to pop culture and digital content creation. Today our special guest Anuli Akanegbu (Ah-noo-lee A-ka-nay-boo) joins us to help us discuss this matter, particularly as it relates to Black women in content creation.  Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter. Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this episode we will be discussing the hiring practices of educators, specifically on Long Island NY. There is a visible lack of diversity in high school educators in this region and nationally. We invited Roslyn U.S history teacher Greg Tull to discuss his experience pursuing the education profession from his time as a student through his experience interviewing for positions. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you to Greg Tull for joining us. Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this bonus episode, Malik runs through a high-level overview of the core tenets of Critical Race Theory (CRT). CRT has been dominating public discourse across various institutions (politics, education, etc) Frankly, some of the individuals engaging in the debate do not understand it beyond having something to do with race. We already have an extended podcast on CRT featuring Dr. Angela Onwuachi-Willig; but we figured providing a 10 minute crash course on CRT’s major concepts is perfect for today's social media attention span, enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On the Season II finale of Discriminology, we discuss and reflect on the significance of two major historical events in Black history, Juneteenth & the Tulsa Massacre. Despite their historical significance, there are still significant gaps in education and awareness around both events. We address some of those questions with the assistance of Esther Kramer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

This episode is a continuation of "Is There Really a Model Minority?" If you have not already listened to the previous two parts of this episode, we heavily encourage you to do so first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

This episode is a continuation of "Is There Really a Model Minority?" If you have not already listened to the first part of this episode, we heavily encourage you to do so first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this episode will discuss the Model Minority Myth, The term was first coined by a sociologist named William Peterson in a New York Times Magazine article about Japanese Americans, essentially applauding their ability to garner capital and success through efforts on their own despite their racial background, without demanding or protesting anything, in the U.S in the eyes of the greater power structure. This sentiment has since been expanded to the entire group.  Anti-Asian sentiment has been brewing for months now throughout the pandemic.  The Center for Study of Hate & Extremism published a report documenting changes in hate crime patterns in 2020 in 16 American cities. According to this study, anti-Asian hate crimes increased by 149% in 2020 while overall hate crimes decreased by 7% seven percent. That surge has increased to 169% through Q1 of 2021 in the state of NY. That being said, hate and oppression of the  AAPI community was not born during the pandemic, it has been a recurring issue throughout American history from “yellow peril” to Japanese internment. Seeing a “model minority” group being treated this way is hypocritical, to say the least.  We have a special guest to help us with today’s conversation who Mr. Kramer will introduce Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

To this point of our show, we have primarily focused on the oppression of Black people in the United States. On this mini series called Intersectionality, we will analyze the interconnected nature of other marginalized groups; specifically the LGBTQIA community on this episode. It is no secret that homophobia is prevalent in many minority communities including the Black community. Questions that come to our minds include how can we educate to combat this? What are some of the common questions heterosexual individuals have? What are some commonalities between the Black community and the LGBTQ community? What are the differences? Helping us address some of these questions is special guest Andrew Shallow. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

Malcolm X has been trending in the news lately, mostly because of the ambiguity that surrounds his untimely death back in 1964. We figured it would be a good time to take a look at his rhetoric from an objective point of view and discuss. Malcolm X was an individual who lived multiple lifetimes despite passing at the age of 39. How should we look back on his legacy? ****(We do not own the rights to the audio clips of Malcolm X used in this episode)**** Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

In this episode we discussed the components of Critical Race Theory, which refers to a social scientific method of examining racism in society. We had the pleasure of sharing this discussion with Dr. Angela Onwuachi-Willig. She is a renowned legal scholar and expert in racial and gender inequality as well as civil rights  and is currently the dean of Boston University School of Law. Not only does she unpack CRT, but she also provides psychological tools and habits that can be used to challenge our own biases.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this Episode we will be discussing the impact of Black Panther while paying tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. We will also be discussing the overall importance of diverse representation in superhero story lines and comics. Helping us discuss this topic is special guest Noah Kramer Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

In this episode, we will discuss whether student athletes are being exploited by the NCAA in Division 1 basketball and football. The debate on if college athletes should be paid for their efforts has been a hot topic for years. Here to help us discuss this topic will be aspiring sports attorney Olivia Gordon.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this episode, Malik will be interviewing HIV researcher, healthcare provider, and healthcare equity consultant, Dr. Oni Blackstock. We will discuss her unique experience as a Black organizational leader, her research, inequity in healthcare/workplace, and equity solutions that can be taken and applied to any professional environment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this episode we are looking to discuss civics beyond participating in the presidential election. We have noticed a general gap in understanding of how the lower levels of government function such as Congress, the Senate, state assembly, and other various local level governing bodies. We will look to produce an educational synopsis of this to promote a better understanding and increase overall civic involvement. To help us explore these topics we have New York State assembly candidate, Joe Sackman. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this episode, we will discuss the Breonna Taylor case. Breonna Taylor was a 26 year old ER Technician that was killed by the Louisville Metro Police Department during the execution of a no-knock search warrant. Her death sparked outrage and demonstrations across the country. We will overview the case details and further explain complexities. What do you think justice looks like for Breonna? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

On this podcast we encourage and equip you to have difficult yet necessary dialogue. We want to validate that we are not only willing, but effective in doing so. On this special edition of Discriminology, we will host Officer Brandon Guest and Lieutenant John Owen to share their perspectives and insights on the current social justice climate through the eyes of a police officer. How/can we mend race relations between law enforcement and the Black community? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

This episode will discuss the origins and roots of the phrase “Black on Black Crime.” It is a phrase that has been weaponized and used to invalidate initiatives for justice and equality for the Black community. We will explain how it can obstruct insightful dialogue and delay thorough root cause analysis of crime in the United States. We will be assisted by special guest, Sandeep Dhaliwal.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations