In this episode, Dr. Robin Martin joins CJ at the table to explore what it means to lead in today’s political and social climate, particularly as Black people navigating an anti-Blackness, often dehumanizing society. Using bell hooks’ powerful quote, “Rage is a necessary aspect of resistance struggle. Rage can act as a catalyst inspiring courageous action,” as our anchor, Dr. Martin invites us to consider how rage can serve not as a force of destruction, but as a catalyst for transformation, healing, and courageous leadership. Drawing from hooks’ Killing Rage: Ending Racism, this candid conversation illuminates key themes that interrogate the intersections of race, gender, representation, and love.

This episode is about asking the right questions, honoring our rage as righteous and necessary, and using it to reimagine leadership, innovation, and Black community power in the now.

Juneteenth serves as a critical account of the process of emancipation and enfranchisement. It also provides us with a better understanding of American culture and ideology.

In this episode, CJ reveals the origins of Juneteenth, its essential place within the American narrative, and ways to celebrate Juneteenth. CJ examines lesser-known details about Juneteenth and its intrinsic value with the American narrative while illuminating our continued journey towards freedom. All the General Orders read on June 19, 1865, will be explored as well as the hidden history regarding the state of Texas and its role within the spectrum of enslavement along with greater insight about to impact Confederate culture.

June is Black Music Month, a call to respect Black Music and its essential place in the soundtrack of America. In this episode, CJ explores the spectrum of Black Music and its continued reflection of the social realities of Black life. This episode features Content Developer & Historic Preservationist of Black activism and advocacy, Dr. Jacqueline P. Hudson, as well as a performance by an emerging independent artist, Queen Destiny.

Resources: Black American Music Association | Bringing Music To The Culture; Disc 3: Forward With Pride - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; Hillbilly-Music.com - Lenora Ross

In this episode of GOT TIME, CJ explores the primal legacy of drumming and its evolution in African diasporic societies. This episode features special guest Dr. Mark Lomax II, a critically acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist, educator, and author. The candid conversation between CJ and Mark unpacks a series of mixed ensembles intended to illuminate Black history and the radical humanity of Blackness.

In this episode, CJ explores the legacy of poet and activist, Audre Lorde, and the preservation of mental health amid social chaos. This episode features special guest Dr. Rodney Coates, a public sociologist engaged in critical race, social justice, social movements, social policy, and practice.

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History: Audre Lorde (1934-1992) | BlackPast.org

Special Guest: Rodney Coates | CSSCFI | CAS | Miami University

Amid the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance, we have an opportunity to examine one of the most essential cultural movements of the 20th century. In this episode, CJ explores the impact and legacy of the Harlem Renaissance with two special guests: Daphney Thomas, the Founder of the National Commission for Black Arts & Entertainment, and Toilynn O’Neal Turner, the CEO and President of the Robert O’Neal Multicultural Art Center.

Resource: Harlem Renaissance - Definition, Artists & How It Started | HISTORY; Claude McKay (1889-1948) | BlackPast.org; (1919) "If We Must Die" | BlackPast.org; A New African American Identity: The Harlem Renaissance | National Museum of African American History and Culture