Episodes
Black Fortunes: Exploring the Legacy of 19th Century Milllionaires
Welcome back to Staying on Code! In today's episode, we're discussing the groundbreaking book, Black Fortunes, by Shomari Wills. Join us as we dissect the struggles and achievements of these trailblazers, who defied societal ...
The Affirmative Action Paradox
In the latest episode of Staying On Code, I took a deep dive into the origins and implementation of affirmative action in America. The lens: When Affirmative Action was White by Ira Katznelson. This book offers a sobering exa...
Revolutionary Roots: Exploring the Impact and Legacy of the Haitian R…
The latest episode of Staying On Code delved into the book, The Black Jacobins, by historian C.L.R. James. I briefly explored the Haitian Revolution, a pivotal event in the history of the Americas and the world, and its rela...
American Sirens: Black EMT Pioneers
In this episode, we're exploring the incredible story of the first paramedics in the United States who were Black. Join us as we delve into the book American Sirens with author Kevin Hazzard, and former Freedom House paramedi...
The Color of Law with Seanathan Polidore
If you think Black people live in projects because they want to, if you think only Black people have ever lived in the projects, if you think discrimination in lending and housing is a thing of the past, you need …
Let's Talk About the Constitution
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Staying On Code! Guest commentator, Gracia Collins-Rich and I are keeping it real as we talk about the Constitution, who it's REALLY for, and why Black people have been fighting for centuri...