
Dwight Howard has been accused of s/a allegations that he has managed to maneuver around through creating a media spectacle out of his queerness. In this episode, I interrogate why his sexuality became more of the talking point than the actual violation itself.
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Dec 5, 2023
25 min

When was the first time you were called sassy or had your expression be suppressed? Josh has returned to get into this conversation with me. We discuss dating, life, expectation, and more. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers.
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Sep 18, 2023
1 hr 6 min

Marquise delves into the shocking social media response surrounding two recent events that have taken the internet by storm. Strap in and get ready as we discuss the Montgomery brawl and the distressing incident involving Roda Bashe being targeted with a thrown brick.
How does social media influence public perception and shape the narrative surrounding such incidents? We explore the power dynamics at play and discuss the role of empathy and compassion in an online environment. Join us as we dissect how social media reactions can both unite and divide society in the face of traumatic events.
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Sep 12, 2023
26 min

Zora Neale Hurston ruffled plenty of feathers when it came to how she crafted her female characters. Many people were not getting it correct, but she knew how to humanize a woman who did herself. Except other male literary giants did not like that. This is a conversation over respectability, representation, and who was supposed to witness it.
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Aug 29, 2023
24 min

Marquise and Nomz sit down to discuss defining their own worth personally and professionally. Nomz breaks down definitions, shares her story, and talks around navigating how to articulate your worth as a creative. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers.
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Aug 21, 2023
52 min

Marquise and Elijah talk about their journey with building community, culture, and curating experiences for people. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers.
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Aug 14, 2023
46 min

When is the last time you took a pivot in life? Marquise and Amanda sit down to discuss how they have embraced and resisted taking a pivot in their personal and professional lives. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers.
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Aug 7, 2023
57 min

Prison Abolition is a politic and movement that all Black people should be invested in. This politic is more of a preventative measure and one that is rooted in love and compassion.
This American Negro is a podcast that bridges academia and the hood.
Required Reading / Resources:
Justice in America (podcast)
Mariame Kaba
Angela Davis - Prisons Are Obsolete (pdf)
The Emerging Movement for Police and Prison Abolition | The New Yorker
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Jun 20, 2023
23 min

On this episode, Marquise discusses his experience as a Black Male Educator, the importance of mentorship, unintended consequences of Brown v. Board of Education, and how to combat Activist Fatigue that teachers may be experiencing. This American Negro is a podcast aimed to bridge academia and the hood.
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Why Much-Needed Black Men Are Leaving the Classroom
Why So Few Black Men Teach in American Classrooms
Amid teacher shortage, Black male educators point to why there aren't more of them
What is Activist Fatigue
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Jun 13, 2023
29 min

Malcolm X has been pivotal in my Black identity formation, political identity, and educational pursuits. His birthday is May 19, and I honor it each year as a way to preserve his legacy and remind me of my own purpose. This is a quick listen. I hope you enjoy.
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Marquise Davon is an educator, podcaster, and activist in Philadelphia. He hopes to bridge academia and the hood, but also ensure that his people are mobilized for a world that they want to live in. Make sure to follow all of my content.
May 19, 2023
12 min
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