Best Katrina Mitchell Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the 2025 Commitment to Development Index with Ian Mitchell 27:12

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14d ago27:12

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In this episode, I speak with Ian Mitchell, the lead author of the 2025 Commitment to Development Index (CDI), about what this year's results reveal. We discuss why many countries have slipped in their overall contributions to global development, where progress is emerging, and how the CDI can guide smarter, more coherent policymaking across trade,…

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When Strength Becomes Heavy: Black Women, Burnout & Boundaries with Dr. April Harris-Britt, Ph.D. 26:12

1M ago26:12

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Episode Summary In this powerful Soul Thursdays conversation, Dr. April Harris-Britt unpacks the “strong, silent Black woman” archetype—where it comes from, why it’s so deeply ingrained, and how it quietly harms Black women’s bodies, minds, and relationships. From her origin story growing up on a small farm in Durham with a hard-working single mom,…

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Philanthropy's Evolving Role in Global Development with Katrina Sill 39:47

1M ago39:47

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The landscape of global development is shifting—shrinking aid budgets, emerging funding models, and evolving priorities are forcing philanthropic capital to move faster, take greater risks, and fill critical gaps left by governments and multilateral institutions. What should the role of philanthropy look like? In this time of disruption, philanthro…

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The CGD Podcast: Where AI Meets Development with Temina Madon and Han Sheng Chia 38:08

2M ago38:08

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From chatbots supporting new mothers and nutrition coaches guiding families, to tutoring tools for children and apps advising farmers, artificial intelligence is beginning to find its place in development. But is it ready—and are we? In this episode of the CGD Podcast, I'm joined by Temina Madon, Executive Director of the Agency Fund, and Han Sheng…

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Ephesians 5: 22-33 (2) 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Send us a text We continue our discussion from last week>By Mitchell & Katrina

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Love and Respect: Ephesian 5: 22-33 (part 1) 25:44

3M ago25:44

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By Mitchell & Katrina

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Date Night 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Send us a text "A thriving marriage doesn’t happen by accident—it takes intention. In this episode, we explore how regular date nights can strengthen your bond, keep the spark alive, and create lasting joy in your relationship. From simple at-home ideas to free or low-cost outings, discover how you can make quality time a priority without breaking …

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The Return 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Send us a text After taking a short break, we’re back and excited to kick off a brand-new season! In this episode, talk about what’s been happening in our lives during the pause. We also take some time to talk about traits one should have before marriage.By Mitchell & Katrina

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The Power of a Renewed Mind with Dr. Tanecia Mitchell 26:53

3M ago26:53

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In this engaging Soul Thursdays conversation, Dr. Tanecia Mitchell shares her journey as a scientist, author, and mentor, intertwining her passion for health with her faith. She discusses her early inspirations to pursue science, the challenges she faced, and how her experiences led her to write her book Renew the Inner You. The discussion emphasiz…

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Saving Newborn Lives with Lord Jim O'Neill and Dr. Akhil Bansal 35:16

5M ago35:16

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CGD's Rachel Glennerster speaks with Lord Jim O'Neill and Dr. Akhil Bansal on the nature and scale of the problem of neonatal sepsis, how an advance market commitment could help incentivize the development of a diagnostic, and what steps policymakers can take to help save newborn lives.

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Remittances for Development with Manuel Orozco 24:50

5M ago24:50

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CGD's Helen Dempster speaks with the Inter-American Dialogue's Manuel Orozco about the key role that remittances play in development, the impact of the new tax, and how remittances could be better supported and managed.

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Climate Finance in an Era of Uncertainty with Dirk Meyer and Elizabeth Sidiropoulos 27:15

7M ago27:15

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Following the 2025 Development Leaders Conference, CGD's Rachel Glennerster speaks with BMZ's Dirk Meyer and SAIIA's Elizabeth Sidiropoulos about conference takeaways, including whether climate should be a focus for development agencies, how to get more bang for your climate-change buck, and how developing countries might prioritize between climate…

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Happy wife happy life? 25:39

7M ago25:39

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Send us a text "Happy Wife, Happy Life... or Happy Spouse, Happy House? In this episode, we take a look at the well-known phrase "Happy wife, happy life". While the saying is catchy, does it reflect the heart of God's design for marriage? Or is there a more balanced and biblical view—like "Happy spouse, happy house"—that speaks to mutual love, resp…

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Racing to Preserve Life-saving USAID Programs with the Project Resource Optimization Team 35:47

7M ago35:47

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After a large share of USAID's work was terminated, a small cadre of development experts created Project Resource Optimization, or PRO, to identify highly cost-effective, life-saving programs that were on hold and connect them with philanthropic donors who could fill the gaps. CGD's Erin Collinson speaks with two PRO team members, Rob Rosenbaum and…

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2008(3) 25:03

7M ago25:03

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Send us a text This is the final episode of 2008, getting through a time of lost trust and wondering if we would make it.By Mitchell & Katrina

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2008 (p2) 22:48

7M ago22:48

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Send us a text We continue our discussion from last week.By Mitchell & Katrina

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CGD Podcast: Fiscal Policies for Equality 27:54

7M ago27:54

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CGD's Sanjeev Gupta and Benedict Clements of Universidad de Las Américas discuss the considerations that influence the design of sound monetary and fiscal policies, the role of income taxes, and the kinds of reforms that can bring equity to both emerging and advanced economies.

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2008 (p1) 27:36

7M ago27:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we open up about one of the most challenging seasons in our marriage — a time that almost resulted in our divorce. We share the raw moments, the lessons we learned, and how we began to rebuild trust and connection. Whether you're navigating a difficult period or simply want to strengthen your relationship, this hones…

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Pandemic Proof: Preparing for What Comes Next 13:00

8M ago13:00

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As the second season of Pandemic Proof comes to a close, host Javier Guzman reflects on the progress made in pandemic preparedness since COVID-19, the challenges we still face, and the rapidly shifting global landscape that will shape what comes next.

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30 Lesson in 30 Years (p3) 35:15

8M ago35:15

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Send us a text We continue our discussion from the past 2 weeks.By Mitchell & Katrina

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CGD Podcast: The Future of the African Development Bank with Three Presidential Candidates 40:26

8M ago40:26

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Ahead of the African Development Bank's presidential election in May, CGD's Karen Mathiasen and AfriCatalyst's Daouda Sembene interview three of the candidates – Amadou Hott, Samuel Munzele Maimbo, and Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala – on their priorities for the Bank and their views on how to help steer countries through a volatile and uncertain time …

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30 lessons in 30 years (part 2) 29:25

8M ago29:25

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Send us a text We continue discussing the 30 lessons we have learned in 30 years of marriage. Lessons 6-10.By Mitchell & Katrina

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Pandemic Proof: Exploring Japan's Role in Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness Financing 33:49

9M ago33:49

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Takahiro Tsuda and Atsushi Mimura from the Japanese Ministry of Finance join Javier Guzman to examine current funding mechanisms for pandemic preparedness and response, explore Japan's role in driving global efforts (and insights gained), and discuss potential pathways to strengthen PPR financing.

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30 lessons in 30 years (part 1) 27:59

9M ago27:59

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Send us a text After three decades of love, growth, and a few curveballs, we share 30 Lessons in 30 Years of Marriage. From communication and conflict to laughter and loyalty, this episode discusses the real, raw, and rewarding truths we’ve learned. Whether you're newlyweds or long-timers, these lessons are for anyone who believes in building somet…

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CGD Podcast: China-Africa Cooperation with Hannah Ryder and Yunnan Chen 40:20

9M ago40:20

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CGD's Gyude Moore speaks with Hannah Ryder of Development Reimagined and Yunnan Chen of ODI Global about the evolution of China's relationship with Africa, the opportunities presented by FOCAC 9, and where the money should go to do the most good.

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Dealing With Past Issues 27:10

9M ago27:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss dealing with unresolved issues. Issues that we thought were in the past and dealt with. Join us as we unpack why these issues come back, how to handle them, and ways to finally find closure.

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Quick Recovery Time (QRT) 28:21

10M ago28:21

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Send us a text In this episode, we will talk about resolving conflict in marriage quickly. We will discuss how quick recovery time helped us to a renewed love and respect for each other and a deeper level of intimacy. We will discuss how unresolved offenses can open doors to division and prevent healing in marriage. Whether it's a minor disagreemen…

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Navigating Through Tough Times 27:40

10M ago27:40

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss how we overcame some of our tough times while becoming better, stronger, and remaining together.By Mitchell & Katrina

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Vulnerability in marriage 26:42

10M ago26:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the heart of what makes a marriage strong, vulnerability. Many couples fear opening up, but true intimacy is built on honesty, trust, and emotional openness. We’ll explore why vulnerability with your spouse strengthens your connection and creates a safe space for love to flourish.…

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Communication 27:34

10M ago27:34

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Send us a textBy Mitchell & Katrina

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Hope for us 28:12

10M ago28:12

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Send us a textBy Mitchell & Katrina

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The Beginning 27:13

11M ago27:13

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Send us a text We discuss the beginning of our journey and what defined our views of marriage.By Mitchell

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CGD Podcast: Addressing Adolescent Girls' Realities with Ruth Graham-Goulder and Rani Deshpande 37:18

11M ago37:18

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CGD's Kehinde Ajayi speaks with UNICEF's Ruth Graham-Goulder and CGAP's Rani Deshpande about the importance of including adolescent girls' perspectives to inform policy, of working across sectors to provide multi-issue solutions, and of developing financial and economic interventions that reflect adolescent girls' realities.…

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Pandemic Proof: Funding the WHO for Pandemic Preparedness 27:16

1y ago27:16

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Catharina Boehme, Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Governance at the WHO, joins guest-host Pete Baker to discuss the outcomes of the WHO Investment Round and the opportunities and risks it presents for strengthening global health and pandemic preparedness.

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CGD Podcast: Building Better Development Partnerships with Santiago Quiñones Cardenas 28:08

1y ago28:08

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CGD's Rachael Calleja speaks with Santiago Quiñones Cardenas of APC Colombia, a member of the Re-thinking Development Cooperation Working Group, about the value of multidirectional learning, the importance of creating inclusive spaces for engagement, and Santiago's advice for successful triangular cooperation.…

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CGD Podcast: Local Data for International Impact with Rakesh Rajani and Halsey Rogers 52:34

1y ago52:34

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CGD's Eeshani Kandpal speaks with Twaweza founder Rakesh Rajani and the World Bank's Halsey Rogers about how Twaweza's learning assessments influenced the 2018 World Development Report on education. Together they shed light on how partnerships between international actors and local institutions can have outsize impact on policy worldwide.…

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“Loneliness in Marriage” - Navigating Intimacy and Communication 13:32

1y ago13:32

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Calvin Rich sits down with Kendra Glasgow, an occupational therapy professional transitioning into entrepreneurship and relationship and intimacy coaching after her divorce. They explore Kendra's journey, the impact of family dynamics on relationships, and the lessons learned from loneliness in marriage. Kendr…

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Lagos to Mombasa: What Have We Learned? 11:40

1+ y ago11:40

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In the final episode of Lagos to Mombasa, Gyude reflects on some major topics and takeaways from the past three years and calls for better climate mitigation and adaptation measures for Africa.

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CGD Podcast: UK Election Reflection with Stefan Dercon and Laura Chappell 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

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Following the UK general election, CGD's Ranil Dissanayake speaks with Stefan Dercon from the Blavatnik School of Government (and CGD) and Laura Chappell from the Institute for Public Policy Research about the unique challenges presented by today's development landscape, the key drivers of economic growth, and what the new UK government should prio…

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Pandemic Proof: Negotiating a Global Pandemic Agreement 27:14

1+ y ago27:14

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Precious Matsoso, co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body for the new Pandemic Agreement, joins Javier to reflect on the negotiations process and what must change for this round of negotiations to be successful.

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Lagos to Mombasa: What Can Climate-Resistant Infrastructure Do for Africa? 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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Gyude speaks with Antonio Pedro of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, about the links between the sustainable development goals, climate adaptive technology, and accelerating infrastructural development on the continent.

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"The Loneliness Epidemic" - Mental Health and Relationship with Anita P. Stoudmire, M.S., LPC. 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

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Summary Anita P. Stoudmire, M.S., LPC. is a mental health professional and creator of the Better Love Movement, discusses topics such as loneliness, relationships, attachment styles, and narcissistic personality disorder. She emphasizes the importance of holding space for others, developing healthy friendships, and avoiding toxic individuals. Anita…

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K-12 Innovation -Redefining Education with Jennifer Cantor plus Anxiety and Depression in Gen Z with Katrina Leggins, LCSW 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

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Episode Summary This episode delves into redefining education through K-12 innovation with Jennifer Cantor, Principal and Co-Owner of Rivers Academy, an alternative school offering unique educational experiences. We discuss alternative education, its impact on mental health, and upcoming trends. Additionally, Katrina Leggins, LCSW, licensed clinica…

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CGD Podcast: Paraguay's Sustainable Growth Strategy with Carlos Fernández Valdovinos 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

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CGD's Liliana Rojas Suarez speaks with Paraguay's Minister of Finance Carlos Fernández Valdovinos about the keys to the country's growth, including the impact of recent reforms, aligning development policy with climate goals, and diversifying the economy.

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CGD Podcast: Development Leadership with Siti Nugraha Mauludiah and Bård Vegar Solhjell 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

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The co-hosts of the 2024 Development Leaders Conference—CGD's Mikaela Gavas, Siti Nugraha Mauludiah from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Indonesia, and Norad's Bård Vegar Solhjell—share their takeaways from the event, including the diverse experiences of traditional and emerging donors, the challenges of bridging gaps between sectors and priorit…

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Lagos to Mombasa: How Does Climate Change Impact Migration? 29:28

1+ y ago29:28

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Gyude speaks with Dr. Stephen Adaawen of the University of Groningen about the different types of human mobility and their complexities, the disproportionate impact of climate change on unplanned settlements, and the unique burdens of climate-related migration on African women and children.

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Pandemic Proof: Boosting the US Role in Global Health Security 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

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Dr. Stephanie Psaki, US Global Health Security Coordinator, joins host Javier Guzman to discuss the changes made across the US government since the pandemic, her priorities as Coordinator, and US ambitions for the pandemic agreement negotiations in the run-up to the World Health Assembly later this month.…

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Corporate Big Brother: Balancing AI and Humanity in the Workplace 1:04:44

1+ y ago1:04:44

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What impact is AI having on our workplaces? Calvin explores this question with two experts who share their insights on the implications of AI for employee privacy and workplace dynamics. Yanika Daniels, an HR consultant from Atlanta with a background in engineering, talks about the importance of maintaining a human touch in tech-driven environments…

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CGD Podcast: Why the EU Elections Matter with Charles Goerens, Udo Bullmann, and Emily Wigens 38:46

1+ y ago38:46

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On this episode of the CGD Podcast, Anita Käppeli speaks with several guests with close ties to the European Parliament who can offer insight on what June's elections will bring for development policy.

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Community Sovereignty - Black Cowboys, Freemasons, and Ministers 1:14:38

1+ y ago1:14:38

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What does the pursuit of Black sovereignty look like through the lens of history and community activism? Calvin sits down with Dr. Timothy Nelson about this concept. Dr. Nelson shares his journey from a tough upbringing in Compton to being inspired by Malcolm X's autobiography, leading him to academia where he studied Blackdom—an early 20th-century…