Voices of the African Diaspora Stories Across Continents

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Voices of the African Diaspora Stories Across Continents Episode Video Link: In this powerful episode of the Black Executive Perspective podcast hosts Tony Tidbitand Chris P. Reed engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. NiyiCoker, a renowned professor at San Diego State University. The discussion spansthe rich history of the African diaspora, shedding light on unknown storieslike Ota Benga’s harrowing experience at the Bronx Zoo and Miriam Makeba'sinfluential role in the anti-apartheid movement. Emphasizing the importance ofan Afrocentric perspective in education and storytelling, the episodeunderscores the significant contributions of Africans globally. Additionally,the hosts introduce the L.E.S.S. acronym - Listen, Empathy, Share, and StopDiscrimination - highlighting its importance in fostering an inclusive andequitable society. They also encourage listener engagement, promote diversity,equity, and inclusion (DEI), with Dr. Nsenga Burton, and provide details ontheir next intriguing episode, 'Beyond the Pages: The Evolution of Code andMagazine.' Follow the show on social media for updates and don't forget toleave a review or questions for future guests. ▶︎ In This Episode 00:00 The Shocking Tale of Ota Benga00:00 Introduction to a Dark History00:47 Introducing 'A Black Executive Perspective' Podcast01:14 Exploring Africa's Rich Diaspora with Dr. Niyi Coker01:35 Introducing Dr. Niyi Coker01:55 Dr. Coker's Background and Achievements03:38 Dr. Coker's Journey and Insights04:35 Unveiling the Untold African Diaspora in Mexico04:48 African Influence in Mexico09:13 Ota Benga: A Tragic Story09:43 The Bronx Zoo Incident17:28 Impact of Darwin's Theory19:59 Scientific Racism and Its Legacy20:38 Unpacking the Ota Benga Documentary22:55 The Role of Religion in Oppression24:44 The Struggle for Recognition in Education and History28:07 The Misuse of Science in Justifying Racism29:56 The Role of Language and Religion in Colonialism36:54 Revisiting the Concept of Civilizing 'Savages'38:46 Unveiling Historical Atrocities: The Church's Role in Slavery39:42 Colonial Exploits in Africa: A Legacy of Division and Control.40:50 The Role of Cannons in Colonial Territories41:27 Rationalizing the Indefensible42:07 Colonization and Its Impact on African Communities43:01 Africanized Catholicism in the Diaspora44:53 The Power of Water in African Religions46:00 The Influence of African Spirituals on Modern Music47:15 Miriam Makeba: A Voice for Freedom and Unity48:28 Miriam Makeba: The Voice Against Apartheid51:17 The Struggle and Legacy of Miriam Makeba53:42 The Impact of African Heritage on Global Culture58:09 Empowering Future Generations: The Importance of an Africa-Centered Perspective58:22 The Importance of an Africa-Centered Perspective01:03:02 The Africa World Documentary Film Festival: Celebrating African Stories01:04:29 The Impact of Language and Documentary Films01:06:30 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action01:08:34 Challenging the Status Quo: The Need for Inclusivity in Education🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .