The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

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201. Tender, Dirty Debutantes & Milk & Cookies: Racism & Sexism Against NCAA Female Athletes

LSU coach Kim Mulkey was right to challenge the sexism in the Los Angeles Times article by Ben Bosch. She did not, however, speak to the racism of the comments in the article. Once again, we have put our racist and sexist views on a new generation of athletes. As Angel Reese said ...  Show more

200. Welcome to the Congo (the M23 rebel remix poem)

22 years ago, I wrote a poem entitled “Welcome to the Congo.” It’s on my album “Signs of the Time.” I wrote it while in Congo working in refugee camps due to the war in Congo at the time. 22 years later, I am performing this poem once again and have only removed the names of cert ...  Show more

200. To the school board that said I'm anti-Semitic and cancelled my visit

I was invited by a school to speak for “Unity Week” because of my documented work as an #upstander. SOME members of the school board who are on record for being part of the fake #criticalracetheory activism began protesting and threatening other action if I was brought in and the ...  Show more

199. Country Beyonce backlash, book bans, and why I don't say "people of color"

Beyoncé(once again) has given us an opportunity to explore American history in ways that were never fully taught in our schools. Great way to start to close out #blackhistorymonth #texasholdem #beyonce #beyoncé #16carriages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc ...  Show more

198. Rest in Peace & Power Dr. Joe Madison!

This is a tough time for those of us who knew and loved Dr. Joe Madison. I share my reflections here. #siriusxm #siriusxmurbanview STAY CONNECTED:Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongoTwitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongoFacebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongoWebsi ...  Show more