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The urgency is measurable. According to the National Science Foundation's 2026 State of U.S. Science and Engineering, only 47 percent of Black public-high-school students attended schools offering the full range of mathematics, science and computer-science courses examined by the agency, compared with 55 percent of White students and 69 percent of Asian students. Black students constituted 15 percent of high-school enrollment but only 8 percent of AP science enrollment and 6 percent of AP mathematics enrollment. These and other facts matter.
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- 4 weeks ago29 min
From STEAM Education to Agency
What does it mean to prepare young people for a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, connected technologies, automation and rapidly evolving digital systems—while ensuring they understand that their relationship to science and technology did not begin with the modern technology industry?This edition of Profound Conversations ThoughtCast™ brings engineering educator and Conscious Ingenuity creator Dr. Oya Adwoa Ma’at into dialogue with psychologist Dr. Mwata Sankara Khairi to examine technological preparation for young Black students, through the interconnected lenses of STEM education, African-centered education (ACSE), identity, critical thinking and human development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 14, 202632 min
Beyond Mainstreet:
Economic transformation rarely begins inside government policy or corporate boardrooms. More often, it begins in trusted community spaces where people gather, exchange ideas, solve local challenges, and build relationships capable of creating lasting institutions.This episode of Profound Conversations examines what it takes to build an economy that is locally rooted, technologically sophisticated, and globally connected. Rather than viewing neighborhood development, artificial intelligence, food systems, and international trade as separate conversations, this dialogue explores them as interconnected components of a new architecture for community wealth and self-determination.Joining the discussion are three nationally respected innovators whose work represents different points along the same continuum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 19, 202631 min
The Architecture of Extraction:
The Architecture of Extraction:Private Equity State Capitalism and the Sacred Economics of Human ResilienceJerome Paige reintroduces the framework from his recent book—"private equity state capitalism"—describing it as an attempt to define the disturbing contemporary system of governance, one that prioritizes the extraction and concentration of value, often at the expense of marginalized communities. Out of this context, Jerome Paige and his brother offer the concept of “African Americanism”—a living tradition, distilling the everyday strategies and survival skills passed down through Black history. The premise: to move Black history from mere remembrance to active application, useful “24/7, 365” as a toolkit for resilience and change.African Americanism, as Jerome Paige outlines, offers a “fourfold path,” beginning with the courage to “testify, talk truth to power, and say what’s real.” In a climate that obstructs open expression and collective organization, this first step is both radical and essential.Profound Conversations is written and produced by the AALIANETWORK; Technical Production by Erika Christie; Associate Producer Wanda Belle; Moderator/ Navigator Dr. Mwata Sankara (Kevin Washington). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 13, 202633 min
The Silent Threshold: Prostate Health
This episode interrogates the cultural, psychological, and systemic silence surrounding men’s health through the lens of Darelle Joiner’s lived experience with BPH. Dr. Kevin Washington uses Joiner’s narrative as a springboard to examine how stigma, delayed diagnosis, and fragmented health literacy converge to produce preventable suffering. The conversation moves beyond symptom management into a broader critique of how masculinity, denial, and misinformation obstruct early intervention. The episode ultimately re-frames prostate health as a gateway into a more expansive dialogue about male vulnerability, preventive care, and health sovereignty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 21, 202628 min
Erased, Remembered, Repeated: PART II
Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with vexing challenges of our times! The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com ThoughtCast was written by Karim Ali. Many thanks to Wanda Belle Associate Producer. Your host is Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Sankara) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 2, 202627 min
Erased, Remembered, Repeated:
This episode of Profound Conversations undertakes a rigorous examination of two defining genocides on the African continent: the 1904–1908 genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples in Namibia under German colonial rule, and the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.Through historical analysis and contemporary reflection, the discussion explores how structural violence, racial ideology, colonial administration, propaganda, and international indifference converged to produce mass atrocity. The episode also examines how these events shaped American discourse—particularly within communities of color—around race, human dignity, global solidarity, and moral responsibility.Drawing on Dr. Lamont A. Slater’s scholarship and lived experience in Namibia, the conversation reframes genocide not only as a historical tragedy but as a continuing ethical challenge. It asks how memory, erasure, and accountability influence present-day conflicts such as Sudan and other embattled regions across the continent.The episode is both historical excavation and contemporary warning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 12, 202625 min
Beyond the Acronym: Labor, Leadership and the Future of DEI
Dr. Carey’s scholarship and public commentary, including her leadership podcast appearances and essays on intentional dialogue, emphasize that equity is less about optics than about infrastructure. Who is hired. Who is retained. Who is promoted. Who is protected when budgets tighten. The episode presses on a difficult truth: labor has always been a proxy for belonging. From enslavement to Reconstruction, from Jim Crow to corporate compliance training, the right to sell one’s labor—and to do so under conditions of dignity—has defined who counts as fully American. Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/profoundconversations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profoundconversations/ Technical Producer for Profound Conversations is Erika Christie. Writer & Associate Producer Wanda Belle Executive Producer Karim Ali www.ProfoundConvos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 17, 202634 min
Future of Inclusive Investing
This episode focuses on investment strategies that have historically been underutilized in African American communities due to limited exposure, access restrictions, or lack of culturally relevant financial guidance. Broad-Based Market Investing Here, Jameel Aalim-Johnson explains, in accessible terms: How Nasdaq Composite–level knowledge can unlock investment understanding for everyday people. Why broad index funds, sector funds, and market-weighted products provide low-cost, diversified, and high-growth potential pathways Johnson emphasizes that: Many African American investors mistakenly believe investing requires market timing or stock-picking expertise. In reality, broad composite-based investment vehicles outperform most active investors over time and require minimal technical skill. These instruments serve as an entry ramp for new investors seeking stability and long-term gains. The Profound Conversations Thoughtcast Technical Producer Erika Christie Associate Producer, Wanda Belle, Moderator is Dr. Kevin Washington. Written by Karim Ali. Executive Producer is the AALIANETWORK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The urgency is measurable. According to the National Science Foundation's 2026 State of U.S. Science and Engineering, only 47 percent of Black public-high-school students attended schools offering the full range of mathematics, science and computer-science courses examined by the agency, compared with 55 percent of White students and 69 percent of Asian students. Black students constituted 15 percent of high-school enrollment but only 8 percent of AP science enrollment and 6 percent of AP mathematics enrollment. These and other facts matter.
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