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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 Women in STEM

Nov 22, 2020
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Black Beauty: African American Women and Pageant Culture

Nov 15, 2020
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Black Political Prisoners in the United States

Nov 8, 2020
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Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education

Nov 1, 2020
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Race and the U.S. Presidential Election of 2020

Oct 25, 2020
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Holding Space: Navigating Twin Pandemics While Living in Black Skin

Oct 19, 2020
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Black Consumers, Workers, and Civil Rights

Oct 11, 2020
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Black and African American Influence on the Beatles

Oct 4, 2020
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African Americans in New Jersey History

Sep 27, 2020
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Reparations as Restorative Justice Part 2

Sep 20, 2020