My Life UN•dissertated
My Life UN•dissertated
Latasha N. Eley Kelly, Ph.D.
The Millennial Black Professor, LLC (MBP) was birthed from a desire to make meaningful contributions to and about Black culture and society.  Under this umbrella, Dr. Latasha N. Eley Kelly - The Real MBP - launched the Life UN•disserated podcast. Life UN•dissertated episodes presented content on the Black experience, aiming to dispel notions of a monolithic existence that is invalid, unimportant, and ineligible for critical, academic consideration - inquiry that potentially yields new theory and practice conducive to the betterment of the Black community. To do this the "right" way - in a manner that honors our ancestors, our plight and fight, challenges and successes, setbacks and come-ups, and the richness of our culture - I needed time and energy I didn't have. But, the issues are ever-present, and everyone who knows me knows I love to talk; so, I present to you the My Life UN•dissertated podcast (accompanied by a blog of the same name). My Life because the focus will be my unique experiences with connections made to Black life and culture and the incorporation of an academic lens (when I feel like it). UN•dissertated because I'll provide meaningful content in an accessible way - making it make sense by making it plain.
Reclaiming Our Time
In today's episode, The MBP UN•dissertates reclaiming our time.Content Warning: This episode includes references to sexual assault beginning at 02:07.References:https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-track-and-field-raven-saunders-769bc8c5816d9a228463c530ff04e1b6 https://www.epi.org/blog/black-womens-labor-market-history-reveals-deep-seated-race-and-gender-discrimination/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a36789007/shacarri-richardson-is-now-the-fastest-woman-in-america/#:~:text=Woman%20in%20America-,Sha%27Carri%20Richardson%20Is%20Now%20the%20Fastest%20Woman%20in%20America,her%20biological%20mother%20passed%20away.&text=In%20just%2010.64%20seconds%2C%20Sha,Richardson%20became%20a%20household%20name https://www.instagram.com/p/CPi9kJHJfxO/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-black-women-are-saying-no https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-suni-lees-gymnastics-gold-win-means-to-hmong-americans https://www.thebalancecareers.com/know-how-to-tap-into-employee-discretionary-energy-1918095 https://www.vogue.com/article/simone-biles-cover-august-2020 https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discrimination —Like what you hear? Check out ways to support The MBP here.To stay up on the latest episodes, check out IG: @lifeundissertatedpodcast. For all things MBP, follow IG: @themillennialblackprofessor and visit themillennialblackprofessor.com.
Feb 22, 2022
8 min
The CROWN Act
In today's episode, The MBP UN•dissertates The CROWN Act.Content Warning: This episode includes references to physical violence and sexual assault beginning at 03:38, 05:08, and 05:34.*3/19/2022 correction and update to note that Federal Bill H.R. 2116, CROWN Act of 2022, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 18, 2022 and now awaits a vote by the Senate. The bill was introduced to Congress on March 19, 2021, sponsored by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey's 12th congressional district.Visit thecrownact.com to learn more about The CROWN Act.&nbsp; Click here to sign the petition. Spread the word and remember that July 3 is National CROWN Day - a celebration of Black Hair Independence.&nbsp;&nbsp;References:Byrd, A. D. &amp; Tharps, L. (2001). Hair story: Untangling the roots of Black hair in America.Hamilton, A. (2021). Untangling discrimination: The CROWN Act and protecting Black hair. Universityof Cincinatti Law Review, 89(2), 483-508.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5edc69fd622c36173f56651f/t/61f0805915c8b8103a894e58/1643151452487/JOY_DOVE_CROWN_AEA5infograhic_FINAL_1.25.pdf&nbsp;https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987&nbsp;https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/body-politics#:~:text=FEMINISM%20AND%20BODY%20POLITICS,-Body%20politics%20was&amp;text=It%20arose%20out%20of%20feminist,for%20reproductive%20rights%20for%20women&nbsp;https://www.essence.com/hair/tignon-laws-cultural-appropriation-black-natural-hair/&nbsp;https://www.nps.gov/ethnography/aah/aaheritage/frenchama.htm&nbsp;https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/insecure-issa-natural-hair&nbsp;https://www.thecrownact.com/&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/02/swimming-caps-for-natural-black-hair-ruled-out-of-olympic-games-alice-dearing" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
Feb 15, 2022
18 min
Black Body Politics
In today's episode, The MBP UN•dissertates Black body politics.References:https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/assault#:~:text=Definition,Physical%20injury%20is%20not%20required--Like what you hear?&nbsp;Check out ways to support The MBP here.To stay up on the latest episodes, check out IG: @lifeundissertatedpodcast. For all things MBP, follow IG: @themillennialblackprofessor and visit themillennialblackprofessor.com.
Feb 8, 2022
19 min
"No" Doesn't Need Seasoning
In today's episode, The MBP UN•dissertates mentorship. Read Ingrid Wilson's full article, "Mentorship and the Black Community" at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mentorship-black-community-ingrid-wilson-chrl-cms. Check out musician Toni Jones at https://www.instagram.com/iamtonijones/?hl=en. Reference: https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/mentorship?q=mentorship --Like what you hear?&nbsp;Check out ways to support The MBP here.To stay up on the latest episodes, check out IG: @lifeundissertatedpodcast. For all things MBP, follow IG: @themillennialblackprofessor and visit themillennialblackprofessor.com.
Feb 1, 2022
11 min
The Real MBP
The MBP kicks off Black History Month by sharing what it means to live Life&nbsp;UN•dissertated. Like what you hear?&nbsp;Check out ways to support The MBP here.Be sure to like, rate, and subscribe - whatever you do on the platform you’re using to make sure our voices stay on their necks and continue to be heard - for the culture.&nbsp; To stay up on the latest episodes, check out IG: @lifeundissertatedpodcast. For all things MBP, follow IG: @themillennialblackprofessor and visit themillennialblackprofessor.com.
Feb 1, 2022
7 min