1964 Remix Affirmative Action, Spanking And Federer
Dr. Stacey Patton – I Know Why Spanking Is Child Abuse
Dr. Stacey Patton is the author of Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Children Won't Save Black America and her mission is to educate people that spanking is “the whitest thing you can do,” and its child abuse and domestic violence.
The Life-Changing Power of Shifting Your Mindset – Chris Atley
Chris Atley was just a freshman in high school when she internalized a bad experience with a teacher as a message that she was not good enough. Chris has since flipped that narrative on its head and is a successful coach, speaker, author, podcast host of “One Simple Truth,” and founder of Decisions by Design Coaching, where the goal is to help female entrepreneurs with the unique challenges of growing a business.
The Republican's 1964 Remix
The Republican Party is remixing some of its worst hits when it comes to attacks on the education system, young people, people of color, etc. Daily Beast Columnist, Rotimi Adeoye, joins Danielle today on #democracyish (Waj is out) to break down some necessary history.
Activists Spurred By Affirmative Action Ruling Challenge Legacy Admissions At Harvard
Throwback Spotlight
James Blake – I Beat Federer
James Blake was once the #4 tennis player in the world and #1 in America. He beat Federer and Nadal. But what’s most amazing is that he played his best tennis after breaking his neck in a freak injury and contracting shingles and losing his dad—all in one year. He’s tough, smart (Harvard), humble, and cool. And the best Black male player since Arthur Ashe. I interviewed him at the tennis club where I grew up, Sportsmen’s Tennis Club in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in front of a few hundred people. James is an amazing person. It’s really interesting to see how he thinks. This interview took place in 2018.
Body Don’t Wanna Quit, Gotta Get Another Hit
Prince was truly the hardest-working man in showbiz. He played almost every instrument, he made a song a day, and his recording sessions routinely lasted 24 or 48 hours. Sometimes 72 hours. We talk to people who were in the studio making music with Prince to dive into what it was like being in the studio with him.
What We Are Loving
Mike D
Watched — Over the holiday break, I decided to finally watch CREED III. It was underwhelming… I legit dozed off twice. The final fight scene and the soundtrack were the only likable elements.
Listened — Other than the Creed III soundtrack produced by J. Cole’s Dreamville, I’ve been exploring my Caribbean musical waters lately. Soca Demon by Kerwin Du Bois (no relation haha!) has been on repeat!
Fun Fact
The first pizzeria in the U.S., Lombardi's Pizza, opened in New York City in 1905.
Story From History
This week in history: On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black player to win Wimbledon.