Disruption Now

We explore the life and journey of a great disruptor and innovator, Roland Martin. Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world.

We explore the life and journey of a great disruptor and innovator, Roland Martin. Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world.

We explore the life and journey of a great disruptor and innovator, Roland Martin. Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily online show in history focused on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective. Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in this world.

Part 3 of my interview with Chris Powell the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR). We discuss why it's how COVID-19 has created the next normal for our workforce and economy.  Follow Me:Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sfFacebook https://bit.ly/303IU8jInstagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTfWebsite https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf

Part Two of my interview with Chris Powell the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR). We discuss why it's more important than ever to understand and develop the culture in your organization. Follow Me:Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sfFacebook https://bit.ly/303IU8jInstagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTfWebsite https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf

Christopher “Chris” Powell is the Chief Executive Officer for Talmetrix (formerly BlackbookHR), a software company, that develops products to help organizations connect talent and workforce insights to business outcomes.Prior to joining Talmetrix, Chris was the Chief Human Resources Officer for Scripps Networks Interactive, a global media, and digital company. In that role, Chris had responsibility and oversight for Scripps’ HR and diversity functions.  Follow Me:Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sfFacebook https://bit.ly/303IU8jInstagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTfWebsite https://bit.ly/2VUO9sf

Using graphite and charcoal pencils, Gee's drawings capture a heightened sense of realism, but it is important to note that the Hyperrealist style is only one facet of comprehending his work. Having earned a master’s in social work from the University of Louisville, he often incorporates his education and life experiences into his art to achieve a kind of power that for many triggers' emotional associations. With this in mind, his current work makes a connection between his African roots and their juxtaposition to American attitudes on the social and emotional development of the African American male experience.

What you will Learn in this EpisodeUnderstanding the psychology of investing, human nature, and bubbles.How self-awareness plays into investing and wealth generation.Why Bubbles always pop and Gamestop will too.The difference between long term v. short term investing.The need for self-discipline in selling stocks.Guests: Michael Dean and Tunde Ogunlana  Axial Family Advisors 

Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, a seed investment fund that backs overachieving, underrepresented startup founders. Hamilton built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Started from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startup companies led by underestimated founders. In 2018 Arlan co-founded Backstage Studio which launched four accelerator programs for underestimated founders in Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and London.What You Will LearnHow being underestimated can play to your advantageWhy privilege is not necessarily badHow to fight insecurity with information 

As we celebrate the life of Dr. King we reflect on the lessons of Dr. King and how they apply to this current pivotal moment in our country. Dr. King was not assassinated for his eloquence, he was assassinated for challenging the status quo of white supremacy in America. In this sense, Dr. King's death was political and we must learn from his journey. Special guests Nathan Ivy and James Keys.

Dorsey is disrupting the field of journalism. Dorsey has focused on the black innovation economy, highlighting the data and changing the narrative on who is called a genius or entrepreneur.  Dorsey's work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, Axios, The Information, and more. Sherrell has been a contributing writer for notable publications like Columbia Journalism Review, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and others. In 2018, she was named an inspiring woman in tech by CNet. We discuss the launch of her new podcast the Clark Street project dedicated to the original address of the Associated Negro Press at 312 Clark Street Chicago. In this Episode you will learnThe history and impact of black media in techHow to anchor yourself in a post Covid-19 world.How Data can impact media and techFind Sherrell Dorsey https://www.theclarkstreetproject.com/https://tpinsights.com/@sherell_dorsey (Instagram and Twitter) 

Blue13 Dance Company is an American dance theatre ensemble based in Los Angeles, with a mission to drive a substantive shift in the perception and practice of American dance through performance, outreach, and education. https://www.blue13dance.com/about-us/

Planning to fail is failure when it comes to your finances. Start the year off right with your finances. Special guests Michael Dean and Tunde Ogunlana of Axial Family Advisors.

Being a change leader is really hard especially in addressing issues of race and equity. What is the best approach to leading an environment that needs change where the culture is resistant to change? This was taped as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week in Ohio.

Georgia is the center of the political universe. The races pit two Republican incumbents, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having the power to cast a deciding vote. Georgia will decide who get access to healthcare, voting rights, if black lives matter and who get access and opportunities in this country. My special guest, Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney who is a servant of the people fighting for what’s right. What You will learnHow Georgia become a swing state.Why justice and police accountability are on the ballotWhat you can do to help

 The races pit two Republican incumbents, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, against Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. If Ossoff and Warnock win, the Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having the power to cast a deciding vote. Georgia will decide who get access to healthcare, voting rights, if black lives matter and who get access and opportunities in this country. My special guest, Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney who is a servant of the people fighting for what’s right. What You will learnHow Georgia become a swing state.Why justice and police accountability are on the ballotWhat you can do to helpAbout Gerald https://www.geraldagriggs.com/

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The New American Dream panel was held during the Global Entrepneship Week. We explored the idea, history, and context of the American dream to African Americans.

Propaganda is not spin, marketing or campaigning it’s rapid, repetitive, and it lacks commitment to consistency. The firehose of false propaganda is the biggest threat to our country. To beat it we must first understand how serious of a threat it is.What You will LearnWhat makes propaganda different than campaign or marketing.How propaganda has evolved into a mix of infotainment and misinformation How quantity of information becomes quality to voters and viewers.What we can do to fight propagandaNotesIt is also rapid, continuous, and repetitive, and it lacks commitment to consistency. Russian propaganda https://apple.news/A6OY4iFovShqQSvsfgZsZWwAt the first Republicans in MI refused to certify votes in Michigan https://apple.news/A5MSA0bBoQuuTnB9e7s6gkgPutin doesn’t recognize Biden as President-elect https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-22/putin-says-he-s-not-ready-to-recognize-biden-as-u-s-presidentTrump fighting to overturn legal election https://www.npr.org/2020/11/21/937060717/trumps-futile-fig

Noelle Silver has spent many years as a trainer, architect, and evangelist for IBM, RedHat, EMC, Amazon and Microsoft. She believes diversity of thought must be applied at every level to ensure tech doesn't become bias. What You will learn in this episode Why Tech like AI is bias and what to do aboutWhy we need to move from tokenism to real change for inclusion in tech The meaning and impact of mindful leadership Follow Me:Subscribe to Podcast https://bit.ly/2YxdJ78 Website https://bit.ly/2VUO9sfFacebook https://bit.ly/303IU8jInstagram https://bit.ly/2YOLl26Twitter https://bit.ly/2KfLaTfWebsite https://bit.ly/2VUO9sfAbout Noelle https://noelle.ai/@noelle.ai (Social Media Handles)