Bridging Legacies Across Campuses (BLAC): Recent Episodes
Jonathan Lee
Bridging Legacies Across Campuses by using our faces and our voices as Students of Color from PWIs, High Schools, Colleges and Universities.
What words of wisdom would she share with others: Sydney tells us that it is important to know the power that you have and to stand in it confidently 100% of the time.
Orley shares some insightful gems of wisdom- "Find those people that truly believe in you. Find your place of belonging..."
Patricia shares with the listeners the importance of finding your confidence and finding your power, in whatever that might be.
Gabby shares with our listeners, "be open to the opportunities on campus to connect and learn about the people while being outside of class."
Dr. Hollis provides us with some powerful words of wisdom! If you know that you know that you know, that you're doing what you are supposed to do, then you have more support than you realize!
Dr. Valerie shares with the listeners, "That it's all going to be ok and it's ok not to be ok when you don't feel ok. Things have a way of working themselves out when you're in it to win it!"
Mr. Hayes tells us to give it our best and remember that the path to success is not always linear.
Chance would like to tell others who look like him that are about to start their college journey, "Never doubt yourself."
The discussion covers various topics, including introductions to boarding school life, the Mid Atlantic Boarding School Group, Financial Aid, and many other subjects.
Dr. Ford lets our BIPOC listeners know, that based upon his lived experiences, "it is not you, it is the system."
Taaj Davis shares with us the importance of walking with the utmost confidence and speaking with the utmost confidence.
Dr. Max Hunter tells shares with us the impact of Alex Haley's book, "Roots" and much more during his journey of life.
The Co-Founders of Sea Potential, Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith share the vision and mission of their LLC and much more. Their insights as Black women in the maritime profession are insightful and inspiring.
Bill Robinson tells shares with us that, "in life no matter where you come from, you have the ability to shape your family tree."
Patricia Sasser jokingly tells us that she should have been less stubborn and joined her older sister and the Black Student Union sooner during her time at the Madeira School.
Marlana Webster would encourage her younger self to continue to find community, and find your tribe.
Justin describes his first encounter as a teen learning he was a diverse teen in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia).
Tiffany's mother had a very direct and impactful conversation about the value of education and a need for change during her middle school transition. This podcast covers this conversation, the value of family and the importance of speaking as a Black woman.
Chimere shares the importance of folks standing in the gap for those in their community.
Jason Brooks speaks on the value that his family placed on education as they looked to change his trajectory based upon the circumstances of his neighborhood.
Joseph Watkins '71 shares his insights as a Middlesex graduate and a man that has led many endeavors as a professional, all while being humble and empathic along the way.
When John Bonhom II was asked what he would tell his younger self, he stated, "you are there because you belong there."
Judellia Cole lets our diverse listeners know, "you are not here by mistake, you belong here!"
Kyrie York shares his insights and wonderful words of wisdom as a young man growing up in Chicago and finding his way to Schenectady, New York!
Keith Wilkerson, shares the important statement and sentiments of, "keep moving forward!"
Kailan Claiborne discusses how he would tell his younger, diverse self to continue to be the person who you want to be.
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Blair Taylor '99 of Episcopal, shares the important statement and sentiments of, "don't ignore your discernment!"
Jared Young and Roysworth Grant III tell of the importance of trusting your vision as you enter a PWI.
Even though there may be a 10-year difference in graduation years, Renee Howard '07 and Abigael Ajuma '17 of Episcopal High School share similar reflections of their tenures at Episcopal. This particular podcast is made up of lots of laughs, but it is insightful nonetheless.
Allen Kuiper, former student at Episcopal shares his insights about lost opportunities and networks after leaving Episcopal prior to graduating.
SS Singh of Episcopal High School states that it is important to always know your worth while attending a PWI.
William Jolley '03 of the Landon School for Boys joins the Bridging Legacies Across Campuses Podcast. Jolley leaves several pieces of insightful words of wisdom.
Tamela Blalock '98 of Episcopal shares her insights and thoughts about her journey from Episcopal to Georgetown to her professional career.
BLAC was able to share a wonderful conversation with Sofi Igyan '21 of Episcopal High School of Alexandria, VA.
Sofi shared some insightful words stating, "don't be afraid to show up and be your honest self, being your full self."
Professional Troublemaking Part 1: This is the first podcast for Bridging Legacies Across Campuses LLC. This Podcast is the first in a three-part series to address "How To Be A Professional Troublemaker." The series seeks to address a wonderful Ted Talk Daily Podcast featuring, New York Times Best Seller, Luvie Ajayi Jones. Jones provides the framework of professional troublemaking by asking three questions:
Do I meant it? Cant I defend it? Can I say it thoughtfully?
Thank you and enjoy Part 1- Do I mean it?