• Episode 10: Michael Platt is Baking with Purpose
    Apr 4 2023

    A family works together to support a young boy’s dream of becoming a baker.

    To learn more about Michael, visit https://www.facebook.com/MichaelsDesserts/

    A transcript of Episode 10 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 9: Ethics in AI with Timnit Gebru, PhD
    Mar 28 2023

    A computer scientist advocates for a more expansive and humane approach to AI.

    To learn more about Timnit Gebru's work, visit https://www.dair-institute.org/.

    A transcript of Episode 9 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 8: Identity and Disability With Conchita Hernández Legorreta
    Mar 21 2023

    An immigrant woman finds freedom when she embraces her disability and refuses to let others define what she can and cannot do, even herself.

    To learn more about Conchita Hernández Legorreta, visit http://metasinternational.org/AboutUs/ 

    A transcript of Episode 8 can be found here.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 7: “Injustice in Health” with Dr. Rachel Hardeman
    Mar 14 2023

    A new doctor questions the efficacy of race-based medicine.

    To learn more about Dr. Rachel Hardeman, visit https://www.rachelhardeman.com/ 

    A transcript of Episode 7 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 6: Departing the Quiet with Cole Arthur Riley
    Mar 7 2023

    After a societal tragedy, an aspiring writer searches for community by sharing her deeply personal poetic liturgies. 

     

    To learn more about Cole Arthur Riley, visit https://colearthurriley.com/ 

    A transcript of Episode 6 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

     

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    40 mins
  • Episode 5: Nurturing Masculinity with Kier Gaines
    Feb 28 2023

    Navigating the journey from boyhood to manhood with an unexpected and rewarding outcome. 

     

    To learn more about Kier Gaines, visit https://www.kierandthem.com/. 

    A transcript of Episode 5 can be found here.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 4: Black Men and Feminism Pt. 2 with Richie Reseda
    Feb 21 2023

    A creative, young activist reclaims his identity and freedom through his exploration of Black feminism.

    To learn more about Richie Reseda, visit questionculture.com. 

    A transcript of Episode 4 can be found here.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 3: Black Men and Feminism Pt. 1 with Richie Reseda
    Feb 14 2023

    A creative, young activist finds himself without choices in a society that sees him as expendable. 

    To learn more about Richie Reseda, visit questionculture.com. 

    A transcript of Episode 3 can be found here.

    Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.

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    28 mins