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ELEV8ED MINDZHBCU's, Karen's, and the NBA FinalsHBCU’s have been in the spotlight lately with prominent names choosing to take their talents there, we talk the importance of HBCU’s and how it is time they get their due “Karen” behavior has been overloading the airwaves, we discuss the dangers and the lack of punishment for such behavior And, The NBA Finals are over, and the Milwaukie Bucks have become the 2021 NBA Champions, we talk Finals, the good, the bad, and the ugly2021-07-271h 04ELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of the Mindz - Critical Race Theory, NCAA, and the OlympicsHistory is history no matter the implication, right? Critical Race Theory has some up in arms. So, what is the problem you ask? In this episode, we discuss Critical Race Theory and the fake outrage.
And there has been some interesting things happening in sports, we talk the Olympics, NCAA and the NBA.2021-07-131h 00ELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of the Mindz - Police Reform and InfrastructureDemocrats and Republicans can't seem to find common ground on legislation that should be a no brainer. On this episode, we talk about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and the Infrastructure Bill, along with all the BS that comes with them2021-07-0648 minELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of the Mindz - For The People ActAs expected, Senate Republicans blocked debate on the For the People Act, a bill to reform voting rights, campaign finance, redistricting and government ethics. On this episode, we discuss what’s in the bill and why Republicans are so afraid of it. Let's get Elev8ed!!2021-06-2843 minELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of the Mindz - JuneteenthJuneteenth is officially a Federal Holiday but everyone is not happy On this episode, we talk about what Juneteenth is and what this means for black folks. Let’s Get Elev8ed!2021-06-2148 minELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of the Mindz - Major legislation Faces RoadblocksIn this episode of Meeting of The Mindz, we discuss the various roadblocks preventing passage of essential bills such as the For The People Act and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.2021-06-1442 minELEV8ED MINDZEP 6 - The Tulsa Race MassacreMarking the 100-year anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Oklahoma Race Massacre, we are joined by Charlotte "Sista C" Ferrell, to discuss the story known by few, and the ramifications of that fatal night. Lets get Elev8ed!2021-06-0834 minELEV8ED MINDZThe Week In Review (5/17 - 5/21)In this episode, our co-hosts, Poem and theBQW, discuss the current state of our democracy, the abortion fight, and the Republicans effort to rewrite history. Let's Get ELEV8ED!2021-05-2549 minELEV8ED MINDZAmerican IssuesIn this episode, co-hosts theBQW and Poem discuss the debate whether America is a racist country, the attack on voting rights, the politicization of mask wearing and vaccines, and cancel culture. Let's get ELEV8ED!!!2021-05-1057 minELEV8ED MINDZThe Week In Review (4/19 - 4/23)In this week's episode, co-hosts Poem and theBQW discuss the Chauvin verdict, the newly passed Anti-Riot passed in Florida, and the debates regarding making marijuana legal federally and DC statehood.
Let's get ELEV8ED!!!2021-04-2653 minELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of The Mindz - Why are we always last?The Senate just passed a bill to address hate incidents against Asian-Americans as a result of Covid-19. The bill expedites a federal review of coronavirus-related hate crimes, expands data collection and public reporting of such incidents, and provides guidance on best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill passed in the Senate 94-1.
While it’s good the Senate passed this bill, why is it they still can’t pass an anti-lynching bill. And, why do we always come last if at all?
On this week's Meeting of The Mind...2021-04-2520 minELEV8ED MINDZAnother Mass Shooting, Policing in America, Chauvin Trial Update, and VaccinationsOn this episode of Elev8ed Mindz, co-hosts Poem and theBQW discuss the mass shooting in Indianapolis, the police killing of Duante Wright, the Derek Chauvin trial, and the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause. Let's get ELEV8ED!2021-04-1953 minELEV8ED MINDZMeeting of The Mindz - Should They Have Complied?We’ve seen the police murders, and none of them have been justified. But, we also know that in America, there are two sets of rules.
In most of these recent incidents, the victims didn’t comply with police orders. And, while we definitely do not place blame on them for their own murders, do we as a people need to start preaching, and practicing, full compliance?
And even if we do, will it matter?
On this episode of Meeting of the Mindz, co-hosts theBQW and Poem discuss complying with the police2021-04-1818 min
ELEV8ED MINDZThe Chauvin Trial, Matt Gaetz, Paul Pierce, and DMXIn our inaugural episode our hosts, Poem and theBQW, talk about the Derek Chauvin trial, the investigation of Matt Gaetz, Paul Pierce's firing, and the passing of hip hop icon DMX.2021-04-1247 min