Keep Me DFRNT Podcast

Keep Me DFRNT

Keep Me DFRNT
Cultural dialogues from underrepresented voices in the black community. Host Bios: O’Neil Cespedes is a Shakespeare-loving, comedy improv trained, anime obsessed Jiu Jitsu/Tae Kwon Do Backbelt. He’s also a co-host of Finding Mastery AMA. IG: @hyumanbeing Michelle Marques is a neurodivergent writer with a background in journalism and a Master of Arts in African American Studies. Her writing/research focuses on gender/sexuality, race, neurodiversity, and pop culture. IG: @michellemar.ques Garren Strong is an entrepreneur who has worked in sportswear strategy and marketing for over a decade. He’s also an adjunct professor at the University of Oregon and a self-published author. IG: @garrenstrong
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 3: Are You Afraid of AI?
On this episode we think about how the future of AI will impact black people in the U.S. How can we prepare? Time Stamps: (00:00) Intro (05:00) Black people in STEM (07:00) Access and Exposure (10:00) Where are The Cool Black Scientists? (21:00) Preparing for AI Sources: https://www.mckinsey.com/bem/our-insights/the-impact-of-generative-ai-on-black-communities https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/politics/irs-black-americans-tax-audit.html
Apr 17, 2024
34 min
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 2: Emotional Vulnerability and Black Men
We're feeling some type of way! In this episode we explore the obstacles that men face when trying to be vulnerable with peers and romantic partners.  Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (04:05) What Does It Mean To "Feel Some Type Of Way?" (09:20) Are You Paying Attention To Me? (12:06) Who Can I Talk To? (15:50) Who Can You Be Yourself With? (18:50) Is There Space For Men To Be Multidimensional? (20:44) Can I Take My Mask Off? (24:00) Growing Up Different (29:25) Reexamining Respectability Politics
Apr 9, 2024
36 min
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 1: Welcome to Keep Me DFRNT
Get to know us on our first episode, where we unpack the growing divide between men and women in the United States today.
Apr 1, 2024
48 min
Keep Me DFRNT Episode 4: These Wages Ain't It!
On this episode we discuss the potential benefits of universal basic income and the growing disillusionment in higher education. Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (1:53) Pivoting to Prep for AI’s Takeover (9:40) Disillusionment in Higher Education (12:42) Is Traditional Education Not Engaging Enough? (14:31) HBCUs vs Predominantly White Institutions (21:02) The History of Exploiting College Athletes
Mar 26, 2024
25 min