Welcome to the Espresso Talk Today Podcast!
Where we go on an enriching journey through the heart of Black history, culture, and health. Our mission is to not just discuss but to connect, inspire, and illuminate.
Episode 13: The Hidden Truth about Race, Veganism, Health Care and More
Do environmental issues have unique consequences for African American and Indigenous communities? What special issues do Black vegans encounter? Will universal health care solve the racial bias problems in medical treatment? There are many issues that appear as race-neutral but that actually present special challenges for African Americans as well as Native and Indigenous communities.
Episode 12: How White People Can Fight for Racial Justice
How can White people fight for racial justice and equality for African Americans and other people of color? Co-hosts Doug and Robin discuss this controversial issue, presented in the groundbreaking article, “64 Things White People can do for Racial Justice.”
Episode 11: The Surprising Life of Harriet Tubman
What do you know about Harriet Tubman? Yes, she was a courageous conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping hundreds of enslaved Africans to escape to freedom. But her courage, skills, and talent extended far beyond those night-time "trips" through swamps and darkness following the North Star.
Episode 10: Why the Sun Never Sets on Black History
Yes, Black History Month comes only once per year. From the special museum and library exhibits to the musical and cultural festivals, Black History Month is a vibrant time of remembrance, learning, and celebration. But there is no need to sing the end-of-Black-History-Month blues!
Episode 9: A Most Shocking and Inhumane Form of Discrimination
The health care system in the United States is marked by racial discrimination and bias. From the Reconstruction Era until the present, African Americans have experienced racial discrimination in access to and treatment under the health care system. Many are aware of the Tuskegee experiments but other lesser-known situations have also occurred such as the case of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman who died of cancer in 1951 whose cells were "stolen" and used to make cancer drugs.
Episode 8: Universal Health Care 2: The Walking Uninsured
The United States is the only high-income country that does not provide health care to its citizens and residents as a human right. As a result, more than 30 million people remain uninsured. Of course, this has tragic consequences for individuals and families. Recent attempts to correct this problem have been less than successful and more than disappointing.
Episode 7: How the Motion Picture Academy Overlooks Black Talent
The Academy Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the motion picture industry. Yet African Americans--with our growing representation in the industry--have not been fairly or adequately represented as the recipients of these prestigious awards.
Episode 6: Universal Health Care in the United States
In this first episode about universal health care, Doug and Robin introduce the problems of health care in the United States. What are some of the major problems that Americans face regarding their health care? Is universal health care a real solution?
Episode 5: Veganism in the Black Community 2
Many in the mainstream vegan movement only focus on protecting animals. However, others believe that ALL oppression is wrong and that the vegan movement should also be concerned with human rights.
Episode 4: Veganism in the Black Community 1
What is veganism? Is it more than a plant-based diet? Learn the basics of veganism and its special place in the African American and global Black communities.
Episode 3: Celebrating African American Holidays
There are holidays focused on African American history and culture that are exclusively celebrated in the United States. Many people are unfamiliar with these special events. This podcast discusses some of the more famous days and a few lesser-known days.
Episode 2: Espresso Talk Today Opening Trailer
Introducing Espresso Talk Today--an exciting place for an uncommon conversation! The sibling team of Doug and Robin Lofton--both historians, writers, and activists--discuss political, economic, social, and cultural issues in a quick and unique conversation. Then they examine the impact of these issues on African Americans.
Episode 01: Fighting Harvard University for Slave Photos
For more than 200 years, Harvard University has been profiting from the photos of an enslaved man (named "Renty") and his daughter.
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