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Black, Brown & Bilingüe
by Lissette Jacobson and Maurice McDavid
Two social justice educators working to unite the Black and Brown communities through education, storytelling and community engagement.
Episodes
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Decolonizing the Page: Duncan Tonatiuh and the Power of Visual Narrative
In this episode of Black, Brown & Bilingüe, we sit down with award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh to explore his creative journey. Duncan shares insights into his unique writing process, the cultural and historical inspirations behind his work, and the deep connection between…
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Call it by its Name!
Lissette and Maurice sit down and discuss the truth about DEI and make a commitment to calling out injustice. Diversity, Equity, any Inclusion is not going anywhere. Lets call it by its name!
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American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos with Dr. Paul Ortiz
Join Lissette and Maurice as they welcome back Dr. Paul Ortiz where he shared insights into his involvement in American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, a documentary that sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of Latinos in shaping U.S. history. Dr. Ortiz, a historian and…
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From Here, From There: A Dreamer Takes on the Supreme Court with Luis Cortes Romero
In our conversation with Luis Cortes Romero, he shared his perspective on participating in From Here, From There, a documentary that explores the lived experiences of immigrants navigating identity, belonging, and the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. As an attorney and advocate deeply...
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How Schools Make Race with Dr. Laura Chavez Moreno
In this episode, Lissette and Maurice spoke with Dr. Laura C. Chávez-Moreno about her book How Schools Make Race: Teaching Latinx Racialization in America. The discussion focused on how schools shape ideas about race through policies and practices, often reinforcing racial inequalities. Using a...
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Ink and Insights: From Educator to Storyteller with Djuana Okotete
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Djuana Okotete, a former teacher who bravely transitioned from education to the corporate world before finding her true calling as a children's book author and reading advocate. Djuana shares the emotional challenges of leaving behind her beloved...
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Talk Less, Smile More: Navigating Introverts and Extroverts in the Work Place
Lissette and Maurice talk about their experience being extroverted leaders and how to navigate working with fellow extroverts as well as introverts in the work place.
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Who is your Mt. Rushmore?
Join Lissette and Maurice as they kick off season 5 with a discussion of who they would invite to dinner and talk all things leadership.
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How to Talk to People who you Disagree With: A Conversation with Journalist Monica Guzman
Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America, founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world; and author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations…
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5 Tips How Teachers and Administrators Can Add Positivity to Their School with Sandy Cristobal
Sandy Cristobal is a bilingual educator and administrator. Sandy came to the US with her family when she was seven years old. Her trajectory as a newcomer and English learner led her to pursue education and become a teacher and now administrator. In this episode Sandy shares 5 tips for anyone...
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Taking Control of White Lives Matter and DEI spaces with Civic Cipher Part 2
It this part 2 of 2 episode, Lissette and Maurice sit down with two syndicated radio hosts who were gained national attention after they acquired the rights to the "White Lives Matter" copyright so no one can profit off it.
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Taking Control of White Lives Matter and DEI spaces with Civic Cipher Part 1
It this part 1 of 2 episode, Lissette and Maurice sit down with two syndicated radio hosts who were gained national attention after they acquired the rights to the "White Lives Matter" copyright so no one can profit off it.
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Expanding the Fantasy Genre to Mesoamerica with Lizz Huerta
In this first ever intimate interview, Lissette goes solo to discuss Lizz Huerta's first time novel, The Lost Dreamer. A lush, immersive debut fantasy about a group of women whose way of life is threatened by a new king; a fierce celebration of community, sisterhood, and finding our power.
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Closing the Attitude Gap with Principal Kafele
Join us on the 1st episode of season 4 as we talked to Principal Kafele @bkafele about the difference between the achievement gap and the attitude gap, the obligations of being a Black principal, what its like to transition from being a principal to being a consultant.
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Lets Recap Season 3
In this episode, Lissette and Maurice look back at season 3 and look forward to the future of BBB and their new business venture.
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Correcting the History of Black and Latinx people with Dr. Paul Ortiz
Dr. Paul Ortiz is a 1st generation college student and 3rd generation military veteran. He is a Professor of History and Director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program at the University of Florida. He is the author of "An African American and Latinx History of the United States." Dr. Ortiz…
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Natural Talent vs Discipline
Lissette and Maurice discuss what is the key to being successful, having natural talent or discipline and focus?
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Decolonizing the Speech Language Therapy Profession with Warda Farah
Warda Farah is a Speech and Language Therapist From London, England and Founder of Language Waves. Language Waves specializes in using an array of methods to provide culturally diverse therapeutic input for schools and local communities. In this conversation, Warda explains how the speech…
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Curriculum and Equity
In this episode, Lissette and Maurice discuss why good equity work needs to be included in school curriculum.
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Roasting: The Cultural Nuance of Showing Love
In this hilarious episode, Lissette and Maurice dive into the cultural nuance of how black and brown communities show love by making fun of each other.
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Navigating White Spaces, Black Nerdom, and an Archnemesis with Jordan Lanfair
In this episode, Maurice’s archnemesis and educator Jordan Lanfair talks about a variety of topics surrounding education, black nerdom, navigating predominantly white spaces, and grapples with how to tell his story.
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NIU's Social Justice Camp with Dr. Joe Flynn and Dr. James Cohen
Returning BBB alumni Dr. James Cohen and Dr. Joe Flynn discuss the past, present and future of NIU’s upcoming Social Justice Camp. This three-day event is designed to bring together educators to investigate multicultural and social justice education. Campers will have significant opportunities to...
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Joy Uprising with Gabby Rivera
Lissette and Maurice interview Gabby Rivera to talk about joy, writing, and everything in between!
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Teacher shortage, DIVERSIFY Act, and Rep. Chuy Garcia
Lissette and Maurice interview Rep. Chuy Garcia about the DIVERSIFY Act, as well as the teacher shortage and more!
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Reflections on Season 2
Maurice and Lissette look back at season two and the tumultuous times it covered. They also share some exciting news about where they are headed next before they get to work on season three.
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Dr. Leo Chavez and Linda Sanchez: The Long History of the Immigrant "Other"
In this conversation with Dr. Leo Chavez, professor of anthropology at UC-Irvine and Linda Sanchez, a student in the program we cover the idea of the long history of the "immigrant threat" that over the last three to four decades has manifested in negative feelings towards Latino immigration....
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The Hilarity of Rekha Shankar: A Comedian's Perspective on Life
Rekha Shankar, former writer and performer for College Humor, lets us in on some of her thoughts about society and culture and how it is reflected in our entertainment. She shares with us some of her motivation for writing and her desire to just be a comedian and not always a "woman of color in...
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David Muhammad: Hip Hop, Education and Social Justice
David Mohammed is an educator in the Kansas City area. He also serves as a karate instructor and has released several hip-hop projects. In this episode, David discusses his role as a Black, Muslim teacher in a majority White school and how he has integrated all of his talents into educating...
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Democratic Whip, Representative Jim E. Clyburn Discusses Covid 19 and Vaccine Hesitancy
This episode is part of a series of short episodes that will focus on the timely conversation of vaccine hesitancy. Democratic Whip and Representative of the 6th District of South Carolina, Jim Clyburn, has been tasked with leading the Corona Virus Crisis Response Committee for Congress. Listen…
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Langston Ward and Vaccine Hesitancy
This is the first in what will be a series of short episodes that will focus on the timely conversation of vaccine hesitancy. Langston Ward is a program manager for Interfaith Youth Corp. He is using many of the lessons he learned while studying at Harvard and as a classroom teacher to lead a...
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The Complexity of the X in Latinx w/ Dr. Cristobal Salinas
This episode features Florida Atlantic University professor, Dr. Cristobal Salinas who is leading the academic world with his research on the topic of Latinx and the varied other terms used to describe people groups from Latin America. This conversation is as engaging as it is informative.
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A Critique of 21st Century American Patriotism
As the 4th of July just passed, listen in on Maurice and Lissette as they discuss their relationship with their home country of the USA. They discuss who is allowed to critique the country and who is told to just be grateful for the opportunities it has provided. It is a powerful, albeit somewhat...
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Bro. Henry and Entrepreneurship as a Pathway to Learning
Henry McDavid is a published author, motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur. He is the CEO and co-founder of Kikifer's Entrepreneurial Academy, a private school in Rockford, IL, serving students across grade levels and promoting excellence. He also happens to be Maurice's older brother....
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Critical Race Theory (CRT): Interview with Dr. David Stovall
Join Lissette and Maurice as they interview Dr. David Stovall about CRT, engineered conflict, high-stakes testing, and the pandemic.
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Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Lissette and Maurice interview Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss, science, education, and race.
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Latinx Representation in the Media: Interview with Felix Sanchez
Lissette and Maurice interview Felix Sanchez, founder of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, and discuss the lack of Latinx representation in the media.
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Presumed Alliance with Nicolas C. Vaca
Lissette and Maurice sit down with the author of the Presumed Alliance, Nicolas C. Vaca, to discuss his book, politics, and the road ahead.
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Exceptionalism and Tokenism
In this season 2 premiere, Lissette and Maurice explore the topics of exceptionalism and tokenism through their own experience.
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Interview with Dr. Harlene Ricks Shipley
Join Lissette and Maurice as they interview Lissette's middle school principal, Dr. Harlene Ricks Shipley. Dr. Shipley was born and raised in Waukegan, IL. Listen as she recounts her story about growing up in segregated Waukegan, to becoming a school administrator, and now running for school board.
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Ambassador of Hope: Interview with Andre Norman
Lissette and Maurice interview Andre Norman. From illiteracy to gang activity, Andre’s childhood prepared him for nothing less than a life of crime and violence. This behavior eventually led Andre to be sentenced to over 100 years in prison. As a natural-born leader, he quickly rose to the top of...
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Black and Brown Youth and the Media: Interview with Clement Townsend
Join Lissette and Maurice as they interview Clement Townsend in this encore episode. Clement Townsend spent 17 years on television as a sports journalist covering the Super Bowl, the NBA All-Star game, the CFB national championship and much more. This is why he so passionate about the media. He…
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What's Love Got To Do With It? Interracial/Interethnic Marriage Pt.2
Lissette and Maurice are joined by their spouses, and they get real about their interracial/interethnic marriages from their perspective.
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What's Love Got To Do With It? Interracial/Interethnic Marriage
Lissette and Maurice get real about their interracial/interethnic marriages, and how they impact both their professional and personal lives.
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Interview with Dr. Joe Flynn on Hip-Hop Education
Professor Joe Flynn of NIU's College of Educations takes us to school as he discusses the power of hip hop as a change agent and in particular how it can be used in the current educational process. Listen as he describes how to push past the gimmicks and truly hit the heart of hip hop in the...
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Immigration and Multilingualism with Dr. Bah
While we think of Latin American first when we hear the word immigration, this episode delves into the story of a multilingual professor who journey to the US from the Ivory Coast. Listen to Dr. Abu Bah share his life lessons!
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Interview with Lu Rocha and Mental Health
Join your hosts, Lissette and Maurice, as they talk with Lu Rocha about providing mental health services that are diverse, inclusive, and culturally accessible to everyone.
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Stories of Mental Health
Lissette and Maurice discuss their own personal stories with mental health.
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Hate to Forgiveness with Sammy Rangel
Your hosts, Lissette and Maurice, interview Sammy Rangel about his life, and how he went from living a life of hate to now helping others leave hate groups.
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Intersectionality and Leadership
Lissette and Maurice talk about their various identities, and how intersectionality has shaped their experience and leadership.
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Deconstructing Immigration Myths with Dr. James Cohen
Join your hosts, Lissette and Maurice, in this thought-provoking interview with Dr. James Cohen. Some of the topics discussed are immigration, Black & Brown divide, and how educators can have difficult conversations for the sake of their students.
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Two social justice educators working to unite the Black and Brown communities through education, storytelling and community engagement.
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Black, Brown & Bilingüe is created and hosted by Lissette Jacobson and Maurice McDavid.
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