Blacktivism In the Academy

A simple question without any real answers. You're gonna hear many questions in this episode. If you have any answers or thoughts to share with us, please hit up our socials. We wanna hear from you. _____________ IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace.

What's the point of working ourselves to death? Sharla Berry gets on the mic to help us understand why working more/harder won't save us. _____________ www.sharlaberry.com Twitter - @Sharla_Berry _____________ Find BIA on the socials IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace.

Quortne Hutchings, an academic expanding ways of consuming and expressing Blackness, discusses Kiki Methodology in academic research influenced by the ballroom scene. They highlight challenges faced as a Black and queer researcher, emphasize the power of Black music in fostering connection, and share their experience with drag performance and recovery awareness.

PhDs Dajanae Palmer & Mike Hankins discuss teaching in contrasting political environments, challenges of supporting students, impact of anti-DEI legislation on academia, threats to women's rights, navigating diversity efforts in higher ed, and using music for work-life balance.

We've been thinking about the ways students have been put in danger by their own school administrators and professors. There's a new wave of anti-activist voices turning on students who are protesting genocide and urging their schools to divest from war. This season one episode feels particularly pertinent right now. _____________ Original episode aired 010.29.2020 Featuring Dr. Subini Annamma and Dr. David Stoval _____________ Find BIA on the socials IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace.

Weeee'reeee baaaa-aaack. Season 5 kicks off with Cherese, J.T., and producer Gloria hopping on the mic to introduce the season theme: we're not okay; is that okay? _____________ This episode was recorded when Angel Reese was still playing for LSU, Western social media was just just starting to raise awareness about the amalgamation of atrocities in the DRC, and all three of the team members had just had a good soul-deep cry. You've been disclaimered. _____________ Find BIA on the socials IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace.

Blacktivism in the Academy has season 5 ready to go for y'all and we can't wait for you to hear it.  This season we have a theme: "We're not okay. Is that okay?"   This is our longest season yet and we just know it'll be worth the wait. We're a lil off on our count. It's 15 episodes, but we know you'll love em. Get in touch with us to let us know your thoughts and to maybe even contriubute your voice to the mixtape! Twitter - @bia_pod Instagram - @biapod

J.T. and Cherese hop on the mic with Gloria and we chat about who gets these gold stars and who or what "needs improvement". We also look back on the season's theme to wonder how our thoughts have evolved when it comes to imagining new futures for higher education. ________________________ Find BIA on the socials IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace. _____ Production note: This episode has some wonky audio so if you tend to listen with headphones, you may notice more volume extremes and slight noise than usual. This one is best enjoyed through speakers.

James T. Minor joins us to talk about his path to becoming SIUE's 10th chancellor (and first Black chancellor), his ethos of opportunity, and how he imagines a more ideal academy. From the eastside of Detroit to Jackson State to nation-wide leadership positions he gives us insight into his higher education experiences. Twitter - @JT_Minor Instagram - @JT_Minor10 LinkedIn _____________________ Find BIA on the socials IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace.

We're joined by the dynamic duo of Felicia Commodore and Royel Johnson. These two are BIA-proclaimed podcasting experts, good friends, and recently-tenured scholars who share their insights on how they've humanized their higher ed experiences. Listen to the ASHE podcast about Humanizing Higher Education on Spotify Scholarly Work Felicia Commodore Royel Johnson Today's episode includes sampled music by Anno Domini Beats  ________________________ Find BIA on the socials IG - @biapod Twitter - @bia_pod As always, please rate and review us to help us out and make sure other folks can find the podcast too!  Peace.