In this deeply personal and politically charged episode of Slingshot The Podcast, host Kadida Kenner delivers truth with urgency and unapologetic pride.

Titled “We Don’t Have to Stay Here,” Episode 2 explores systemic injustice, personal protest, and what it means to be rooted—and displaced—at the same time.

Kadida opens with the story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongfully deported to El Salvador and detained in one of the world’s most notorious prisons—despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling calling for his return. She then shares a recent protest experience where someone told her to "go back to Africa," leading to a larger conversation about the power of protest, Black identity, and diaspora pride.

She reflects on Ghana’s initiative to award citizenship to Black Americans, flipping the insult into a global opportunity for reconnection, dignity, and freedom. The message? We don’t have to stay where injustice keeps us—mentally, emotionally, or physically.

In This Episode:
The wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
What happens when due process is denied
Protest, power, and getting into "good trouble"
Responding to “Go back to Africa” with history and pride
Ghana’s open-door policy for Black Americans seeking citizenship
Why fighting for justice at home is a global conversation

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Welcome to the premiere episode of Slingshot The Podcast — where the misunderstood voice becomes the culture’s power.

Hosted by Kadida Kenner (CEO of New Pennsylvania Project) and Charles Gregory (We Talk Weekly), this bold first episode dives headfirst into a conversation many are afraid to have: What’s the problem with DEI?

🎯 Titled “Damn, I Don’t Want DEI in the Title,” the hosts confront how diversity, equity, inclusion—and access—have been politicized, misrepresented, and misunderstood. But they don’t stop there. Through storytelling, humor, and cultural commentary, they uplift powerful examples of Black excellence in sports that challenge stereotypes and demand visibility.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✔️ Jackie Robinson’s legacy and why DEI is not a dirty word
✔️ Celebrating Black girls’ volleyball success at Overbrook High
✔️ Black ice hockey history and the untold legacy of Willie O’Ree
✔️ Howard University’s swim team breaking barriers
✔️ Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking halftime performance as cultural disruption

This episode sets the tone for a podcast that’s more than talk—it’s a cultural movement.