Episode Summary:
This episode is the very first episode of Still Talking Black. This episode is all about how STB originated and the story behind the name. Also in this episode, we hear from Mrs. Shelton, a former educator, principal, and assistant principal. We discuss a middle school exchange program that opened Richard's eyes to how different people's starting points are.

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About the Interviewee:
Mrs. Shelton is a retired educator that worked in Detroit Public Schools for 40 years. She was the Assistant Principal of Ludington Middle School when Richard attended.

Spotlight on Melanin:
This episode's spotlight is on Vernon Thompson, a high school assistant principal that made a hip-hop album about issues facing the inner city. You can find him on Instagram @VernonSThompson, and you can find links to his album here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vernonthompson/the-joe-clark-tape-2

Credits:Host and Producer: Richard Dodds @Doddsism
Show Music: @IAmTheDjBlue
Website: StillTalkingBlack.com

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