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This Week in Black History, Society, and Culture

"This Week in Black History, Society, and Culture" is a weekly podcast produced by the Black and African Diaspora Forum United (BADFU) an interracial group of faculty at Monmouth University concerned about issues pertaining to the Black/African American experience. BADFU members will periodically interview scholars, authors, activists, and community leaders on matters related to the history, society, and culture of Black and African American communities in the United States (U.S.) and beyond. These podcast episodes are on a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, higher education, economics, criminal justice, reparations, mental health, history, science, gender, popular culture, women, and politics. A new episode will be released weekly on Monday mornings from September to May during each academic term.

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Black Actors in Shakespearean Roles and Denzel Washington as Macbeth

Jan 30, 2022
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Read Until You Understand: A Conversation with Farah Jasmine Griffin

Jan 24, 2022
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African American Men in World War II: A Documentary Project

Jan 16, 2022
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Nella Larsen's Passing

Nov 28, 2021
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A Conversation with Dr. Noliwe Rooks

Nov 22, 2021
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Race and Gender in The Chair

Nov 9, 2021
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Say Their Names: Race and Gender in Candyman

Oct 31, 2021
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Haiti in History and Popular Culture

Oct 24, 2021
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Pushing Cool: An Intertiew with Keith Wailoo

Oct 17, 2021
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Black Reconstruction

Oct 10, 2021