
Blacktivism In the Academy
This is a podcast for scholar activists by scholar activists! We're about encouraging and facilitating learning, activism, and anti-racist action. You'll hear prominent speakers from communities of color addressing how to step out of the societal cyclical patterns of our shared past. If you are seeking a community of like-minded scholar-activists, keep listening.
Latest episodes

Oct 29, 2020 • 21min
Criminalizing the Student Body
Dr. Subini Annamma and Dr. David Stoval talk to us about their research and the school-prison nexus. If you want to understand how our current systems are criminalizing students and what you can do to combat that, keep listening.

Oct 22, 2020 • 21min
Justice or Just Us?
Megan Segoshi and OiYan Poon join the conversation to share their experience and research when it comes to combating racism in higher education. We talk about racism-conscious admissions, attitudes towards affirmative action, and what a future of solidarity and racial justice looks like. Guest(s) - Dr. Megan Segoshi & Dr. OiYan Poon Action: Vote "yes" on prop 16 in California Demand action against anti-black racism on your campus Use your influence to advocate for racial equity for Indigenous folx, Latinx folx, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and Black folx when making any admin decisions.

Oct 15, 2020 • 20min
Racial Hierarchy is Bullshit
Jessica Harris and Jasmine Haywood joined DREAM Collective members Nate and Jennifer to discuss past research, personal experiences with multiraciality & Afrolatinidad, and how white supremacy aims to enforce a racial hierarchy. Contributors - Nate Williams and Jennifer Hernandez Visit LuminaFoundation.org to learn more about Dr. Haywood's work. Dr. Harris is currently researching the intersections of race, gender, and campus sexual assault. Music in this episode: Nana Kwabena - Six Feet Under Nana Kwabena - Aviated Brothers Records - Easy Trip Trap

Oct 8, 2020 • 21min
The Notorious GLB
Eavesdrop on a conversation between Dr. View, a new generation scholar activist with an artful understanding of how to use hip hop to educate, and Gloria Ladson-Billings, the highly exalted, highly experienced educator who has been the torchbearer for culturally competent pedagogy. Guests: Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings Dr. Stevie Johnson AKA Dr. View

Oct 3, 2020 • 3min
New Episodes Coming Soon!
We’re working on bringing you more amazing episodes. And that takes a little bit of time. Look out for a full episode next Thursday featuring hip hop scholar heavyweights Gloria Ladson-Billings aka The Notorious GLB alongside Stevie Johnson aka Dr. View. And while I have your attention, here’s a short peak at what’s coming up the rest of this season. Find us: Online www.Dream-Collective.org IG @dreamcollective20

Sep 24, 2020 • 19min
CRiT Walking
DREAM Collective leader, Robin Hughes, and her long-time friend and co-author, Mark Giles have a conversation about Critical Race Theory in action. Learn what it means to “CRiT walk” in the academy. Host: J.T. Snipes PhD. Contributor: Robin Hughes PhD. Guest: Mark Giles PhD.

Sep 17, 2020 • 20min
Student Activism. PERIOD.
What is the role of faculty and staff when it comes to student activism? DREAM Collective member, Nate Williams interviewed 5 of the 6 student activists he supported through their action on Knox College's campus during academic year 19/20. Host: J.T. Snipes PhD. Contributor: Nate Williams PhD. Guests - Myla Boyd, Isaiah Simon, Rose Martines, Trevon Tyler, Dejah Kent

Sep 10, 2020 • 19min
DREAM Collective: Zero Fucks Given
Meet the DREAM Collective and find out why we're working on dismantling racism in the academy. Keep listening.

Aug 21, 2020 • 18sec
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A podcast for scholar activists by scholar activists.