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SOC Plus: Further Reading

Sept. 13, 2023

Between Nature & Race: Unpacking Black Faces, White Spaces

In the latest episode of Staying On Code, the topic is environmentalism and Black people and how we have always been taking up space in this arena regardless of what society at large believes. The lens: Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Re…

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Aug. 17, 2023

Unveiling Valor: Black Heroes of World War II - A Journey Through Half American

In the latest episode of Staying On Code, the topic is Black people who served in World War II. The lens: Half American by Matthew Delmont. If you'd like a copy of this book, remember that Resist Booksellers is the official bookstore for Staying On …

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April 20, 2023

Exploring the Legacy of 19th-Century Black Millionaires

Black millionaires have played a significant role in shaping American history and culture, from the 19th century to the present day. Despite facing discrimination and systemic barriers, these individuals were able to achieve success through hard w…

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March 24, 2023

The Affirmative Action Paradox: How White People Benefit Most from These Policies

In the latest episode of Staying On Code, I delved deeper into the world of affirmative action policies and who really benefited from them. Our lens: When Affirmative Action was White, by Ira Katznelson. This book is a deep dive into the origins a…

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Feb. 24, 2023

Revolutionary Roots: Exploring the Impact and Legacy of the Haitian Revolution

The latest episode of Staying On Code delved into the book The Black Jacobins by historian C.L.R. James. Black Jacobins chronicles the Haitian Revolution, a pivotal event in the history of the Americas and the world, and its relationship to the expa…

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Feb. 13, 2023

Freedom House: Black EMS Pioneers

Have you ever stopped to think about the origins of emergency medical services and the brave men and women who first answered the call to help those in need? In this episode of Staying On Code, I had the honor of speaking with John Moon, one of Amer…

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Jan. 27, 2023

E2 The Color of Law Supplemental Reading Llist

As we continue to grapple with the ongoing legacy of racial inequality in America, it's important to understand the laws and policies that were used to segregate our country in the past. From the "Jim Crow" laws of the South to the forced relocation…

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Jan. 27, 2023

E1 Allow Me to Retort: Supplemental Reading List

I hope you enjoyed the inaugural episode of Staying On Code. The Constitution of the United States is central to American history and identity. It outlines the fundamental principles that have guided the nation since its founding, and it continues t…

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