In this episode, Kat is joined by Bomani Armah and Shonda Goward to discuss last night's Presidential Debate. The intense converstaion even got Agent Thomas (who RARELY gets on the mic) to weighs in on the discussion! Check it out!
Bomani Armah is an artist, edu-tainer and “creative concierge”. Most known for his 2007 viral hit “Read a Book”, Bomani is a sought after performer, music producer and engineer. He is currently audio engineer at Urban-Intalek Studios, Washington DC's premiere boutique recording studio. He is the producer and co-host of The Even Place with Dr. Alvin Augustus Jones. As an educator he conducts seminars and facilitate workshops for grade school and college organizations focusing on songwriting and media literacy. In 2008 he released full length album, “Radio Friendly”, as well as chap book, “Circumlocution Vol II” in 2012. A sought after event host, you can find him regularly hosting at Busboys & Poets or coordinating events with Chill Out DC. You can learn more about his art, and read his weekly blog at www.notarapper.com.
The founder of First Generation University, Shonda Goward, is passionate about first generation college students because she was one. Shonda attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an out-of-state student, and graduated with a double major in Journalism and Mass Communication and Political Science. However, being a first generation student definitely presented challenges that were vastly different than those of her peers. Upon completing a Master of Arts degree in English, Shonda began working in higher education as both a lecturer in writing, and admissions officer, and saw many students excited to be admitted to a university, but wholly unaware of what to do next or how to succeed in the classroom. First Generation University is a reflection of her personal commitment to giving first generation, and other non-traditional students, agency when it comes to their success. Learn more about First Generation University at www.firstgenerationu.org/