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

In honor of the 2025 Women’s History Month theme, this episode features a candid conversation with Dr. Littisha A. Bates. Bates is a brilliant scholar and college professor with research interests including education, family, and social stratification.

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To learn more about Septima Poinsette Clark, visit Septima Poinsette Clark (1898-1987) | BlackPast.org

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