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Dantrayl & Larry
Racism: Access Denied – “Riding the Train of Unrest” There has been an increase of visible acts of mass civil disobedience against many people in the United States, that good intentions at change are just not enough. Pull up your chair and join rising stars Larry Jefferson and Dantrayl Smith as they elicit challenging conversations with higher education leaders, politicians, public services workers, and many more to stop all the talk and strategize how to move the needle forward.
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Larry and Dantrayl talk about why they are doing the podcast, why the change, and what is in store for their listeners and what their viewpoints are on certain things and why this is their final season!
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl revisit previous episodes and ask their listeners for feedback on what they would like to see in the new season.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl delve into the intersection of love, relationships, and personal well-being through conversations with a relationship coach and a mental health expert. Join us as discuss topics such as self-love, emotional healing, and building thriving relationships.
Many of our charitable nonprofit organizations shine a light on what’s possible when people come together for the greater good. These noble efforts must include consideration of diversity – in every facet – to be successful, thus expressing the importance and value of DEI efforts within the non-profit sector. However, state lawmakers have a different perspective and are striving to change the narrative of how DEI is approached in non-profit sectors. Larry and Dantrayl will talk with members of the non-profit realm about these changes and how the changes will affect their work.
Diversity benefits all students on campus. Continually, affirmative action reveals the limits of non-discrimination laws. For lawmakers to focus on eliminating measures that also help historically excluded groups access higher education results in less diversity. Larry and Dantrayl will continue this conversation with educators around the county.
Debates over Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are rising each and everyday, including debates over the degree to which corporate diversity efforts are valuable, whether chief diversity officers can succeed, and whether corporate diversity commitments can produce lasting change. Grab a seat and learn how high level executives rethink their DEI strategies to create environments that are productive and welcoming to people of different backgrounds.
In this episode, we'll explore strategies for individuals and society to navigate the complex digital landscape and foster healthier relationships with social media. Join us as we discuss the importance of digital literacy, responsible usage, and creating a balanced online presence.
In this episode, we'll explore strategies for individuals and society to navigate the complex digital landscape and foster healthier relationships with social media. Join us as we discuss the importance of digital literacy, responsible usage, and creating a balanced online presence.
In this episode, we'll explore the origins and growth of social media, examining how it has transformed our society and shaped our relationships. Join us as we unravel the complexities and consequences of living in the digital age.
Larry and Dantrayl talk about why they are doing the podcast, why the change, and what is in store for their listeners and what their viewpoints are on certain things.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl revisit previous episodes and ask their listeners for feedback on what they would like to see in the new season.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl explore what does good sexual health look like for men and women, what things can lead to bad sexual health and preventive measures to take.
The CROWN Act, introduced in 2019, in states were passed into law, prohibits race-based discrimination against natural hair in the workplace and in public schools; however, some places are still creating hostile environments for people to express their authentic self. Larry and Dantrayl sit down and talk with individuals that aren’t afraid to express their look!
The post-Roe world that so many clinicians face is one of tense discussions and frustrated delays that aren't in the best interest of the patients especially those of color. It's a society where anesthesiologists fearing liability worry about participating in emergency procedures on women that are pregnant; where grieving women who have undergone miscarriages worry, with reason, about their own clinicians accusing them of crimes. Sit back and pull up your chair as Larry and Dantrayl explore this conversation.
Covid-19 has impacted our lives in ways we are still trying to understand. Historically the CDC has released various vaccination methods for people to take in order to fight against the effects of various diseases (i.e. flu, covid-19, malaria. Etc…); however, there are a larger number of Americans that don’t believe or get vaccinated. Larry and Dantrayl dive into the discussion with Americans to understand why?
Are K-12 and Colleges/Universities aligning their curriculum in a way that presents students with a smooth transition in which students feel well-equipped to succeed at the college level? Larry and Dantrayl will continue this conversation with educators around the county.
At the end of May, there have been a total of 27 school shootings just within 2022. Why are these shootings happening and is there anything we can do? Larry and Dantrayl explore this topic with experts in the field.
On June 15, 2022, Texas lawmakers proposed a change that will go into effect very soon during second grade social studies instruction to use the term ‘involuntary relocation’ to describe slavery. Larry and Dantrayl will talk with educators about these changes and how the change will affect the minds of school children.
There is a population of people who firmly just refuse to go to the doctor even if they feel bad. There are people who don’t go to preventive examinations on the principle: “If I don’t have any pain, then there’s nothing wrong with me.” Are these individuals making the right choices? In this episode Larry and Dantrayl will talk with experts in the healthcare field on strategies to address this type of mindset.
Conversations with mental health experts. We will be speaking to counselors, doctors, therapists and more. Their advice highlights the importance of thinking and talking about the mind, its effects, and strategies to improve our health, in order to understand ourselves and others better.
Larry and Dantrayl talk about why they are doing the podcast, why the change, and what is in store for their listeners and what their viewpoints are on certain things.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl revisit previous episodes and ask their listeners for feedback on what they would like to see in the new season.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl explore the importance of taking care of your own mental health and its affects when you disregard it. Also they discuss strategies for individuals to put together to reach a prominent path toward financial freedom.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl continue the conversation around education reform and strategize ways to assist K-12 educators/administrators in this new world.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl explore the issues that can arise when faced with microaggressions and the challenges with taking a stand for what is right.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl explore how bias in the workplace can create harmful work environments and various methods to handle difficult conversations.
Each of these generations has unique expectations from their professional lives. They bring in different life experiences, voices and skill sets to a company.
It is important for employers, HR managers, and people in leadership positions to be aware of the attributes and abilities of each generation. Leaders should use different strategies that cater to and celebrate employees of every generation
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl speak with entrepreneurs about various strategies they implement to grow their business every year.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl talk to Indvidual's about the justice system and what rules have been in place to benefit certain people.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl explore conversations around voting and creating strategies that will enhance listeners understanding of how to read voting information.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl set the stage for the second season along with the foundational elements of the things that take away our focus on the real issues at hand.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl discuss the challenges within the K-12 classroom and who's role is it to transform our educational system.
What is redlining and how does it affect certain populations of people? Larry and Dantrayl explore various levels of redlining and what we can do to change it.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl explore barriers set in place by the government to deter people from voting and other laws set in place. Also, various modes to get connected and make change.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl interview women who identify as Biracial to understand their lived experience and how they navigate life with multiple, intersecting identities.
In this Episode this episode Larry & Dantrayl discuss with current social workers and experts in the field to explore the tax-benefit system and if it’s unfair to people who are living in poverty.
In this episode Larry and Dantrayl talk to community activist to learn how to better support diverse communities and develop new strategies to impact change.