In this episode of Perspective, Ted speaks with CNN political analyst, USA Today Columnist and author Kirsten Powers about her most recent book, "Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn To Coexist With People Who Drive You Nuts". They peel back the complex layers of the deep political divide in America, how that has impacted families and how people who are feeling marginalized should respond.

In this episode of Perspective, Ted speaks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Brittany Phillips about the importance of mental health. The discussion ranges from trauma to treatment. Phillips helps deconstruct the stigma around seeing a therapist and how important that step is in gaining and maintaining a healthy mental space. Ted & Brittany also address the normalization of corporal punishment in American families. Is it violent and harmful or a useful disciplinary tool? Americans, especially Black men, are seeing an alarming uptick in death by suicide. There are myriad reasons for this. This episode will look at some possible causes and propose solution options. This exchange is meant to spark conversations & encourage more engagement with the right mental health professional.

This episode of Perspective with Ted Winn seeks to dispel the misinformation about Critical Race Theory. Ted speaks with Dr. Rodney Coates who is a Professor of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies in the Global and Intercultural Studies Department at Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Coates is also a public sociologist and co-author of "The Matrix of Race: Social Construction, Intersectionality, and Inequality".

In this episode of Perspective, host Ted Winn talks with Conscious Lee about issues of race, misogyny and toxic masculinity. Conscious Lee is an educator at The University of Oklahoma, co-host of the Chop Up Shop podcast, a public speaker and a social media influencer who constantly challenges people to think more critically about a range of issues. With a social media following that includes 75K followers on Twitter, over 220K followers on Instagram and upwards of 1.7 million on TikTok, his sphere of influence is clear.

In this episode of Perspective, Ted has a conversation with political commentator, author, lawyer, educator and TV personality Keith Boykin. During this exchange, they discuss Keith's most recent book, "The Politics of a Darkening America, Race Against Time", voting rights, the current political climate and how many White Americans are responding to the idea of losing power.

In this episode of Perspective, Ted provides an interesting discussion for his listeners as he dedicates the time to discussing fraternities, sororities and Greek life. While Ted himself is not a member of a fraternity, he opens up the discussion to speak with three men from different Greek organizations, who are all members of the Divine Nine, the name given to denote the nine African-American Greek organizations. During their conversation they discuss their personal experiences in their respective fraternities both during and after college, the opportunities that experience has provided for them, as well as the impact it continues to have on their lives, each identifying that the reason (at least in part) for their personal success is somehow tied to their connectedness to their Greek organizations.

While they speak to their own experiences in fraternity life, the topic of hazing is also addressed as it is a point of contention within today’s collegiate environment. The group dedicates time to discussing the historical intention of fraternities (promoting brotherhood, scholarship, community involvement, mentorship) which in many respects seems to be in opposition to how they are seen in today’s climate (promoting partying, unwanted hazing, exclusivism). The 4 likewise discuss how those apparent differences can be reconciled as they review how many organizations are pouring back into the local community through different community initiatives, projects and philanthropy, which is consistent with their historical design.

As the conversation resolves, Ted and his guests also take time to discuss the somewhat contentious performance from Beyonce at the recent Cochella festival which many interpreted as an homage to HBCU’s (Historically Black College & Universities) Greek culture, while Beyonce is not herself a member of a Greek organization. While some felt her performance respectfully appropriated Greek culture, others were offended by it, which the group reviews. Ted hopes to offer the listener a fresh perspective into Greek life from those who have dedicated their lives to it and seen the tremendous good it can offer for young collegians looking for a way to be poured into while pouring into others and their community.

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Learn more about HBCU’s (Historically Black College & University’s):

https://hbculifestyle.com/category/hbcus/history/

Learn more about the Divine Nine:

https://hbculifestyle.com/the-divine-9-sororities-and-fraternities-on-hbcu-campuses/

In this episode of Perspective, Ted sits down with Kevin Marshall for an intriguing look into the modern legal system. Kevin is the Managing Attorney with the Marshall Law Group in the Atlanta area & a practicing criminal defense attorney. During his time with Ted, Kevin shares with the listeners the unique life circumstances that inspired him to initially consider a career in the legal profession as well as his experience as a young attorney in today’s political & social climate. He also helps the listener better understand the purpose & role of the legal process in society despite its flaws as well as the importance of having citizens speaking into the process of electing law makers in order to address the issues that are inherent in the legal system.

As their conversation unfolds, Ted & Kevin discuss many timely topics, including what it takes for Kevin to be an attorney that others can relate to & identify with. Additionally he speaks to the historical stereotypes of what a prototypical legal professional looks like & what it has required for him to build his practice with clients who trust him & his expertise. Likewise he highlights the need for other young attorneys to be the types of people who are role models for younger generations despite what others might assume to be limitations do to their race or personal life circumstances.

Throughout their conversation together the two also speak to issues currently hitting media headlines like the details around rapper Meek Mill’s prosecution, incarceration & recent release as an example of potential flaws in the American legal system & how they should be addressed to be more effective. The topics of police brutality & school violence are also discussed with the intent of giving a new lens through which to view the topics in light of Kevin’s professional experience. Their hope is that you will gain a new perspective on these timely topics & that you as the listener will be enabled to see that regardless of your life’s circumstances or your personal environment, you are able to step beyond that to make a future that is your own.