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Making It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 4: Episode 1 Understanding Affirmative Action-History and AdvocacyWe are back with historian, Dr. Marvin Chiles, Assistant Professor of History at Old Dominion University to discuss the recent race based admissions decision, affirmative action, history and next steps in advocating for a more inclusive United States. 2023-08-2538 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 4 Episode 2: The Impact of DEI ThreatsThis episode discuss the impact of the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion on minorities individuals and the workplace. Our guest is Dr. Brent Lewis former Associate Vice President of DEI at James Madison University. Dr. Lewis has extensive experience in DEIB and is currently serving the Durham County. 2023-08-2540 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 3 Episode 2: Using NFT Investment to Create Generational WealthIn this episode Dr. Key interviews Dr. Edirmanasinghe about her recent journey investing in NFTs. Dr. Natalie Edirmanasinghe is a counselor educator and has an NFT side hustle. She previously was a school counselor for seven years, working mostly outside of Atlanta, GA. She has been passionate about elevating youth voice in educational spaces, spending most of her time training school counselors to utilize youth voice in their schools and researching ways youth can engage in advocacy in schools. However, she and her husband recently started investing and researching cryptocurrency and NFTs (non-fungible tokens). She is hoping...2022-09-1344 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 3: Episode 19 Generational Wealth-Faith, Beauty and EntrepreneurshipIn this episode our guest Kawana Baldwin “Eyelash Kween” shared her perspectives on generational wealth and her journey. In 2005, Kawana began her career with the Michigan Department of Corrections as a Parole Agent, then promoted to a Lead Agent, and later advanced to a Workforce Development Specialist. Kawana developed job opportunities and programming for an underserved and disadvantaged population. She bridged the gap in communication between MDOC, the business community, community organizations, and other local and state government agencies in the Metro Detroit Area and other regions of the state. In 2015, she encountered an opportunity to earn resi...2022-08-1942 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 2: Episode 18 Black Immigrant ExperiencesDr. Omotayo Banjo joins Dr. Key to discuss black immigrant experiences in the United States.  A child of Nigerian immigrants, Dr. Banjo is uniquely positioned to write, speak, and educate on topics related to social identity, and social perception, and cultural difference, from an empathic viewpoint. ​ Dr.  Banjo obtained her B.A in Social Psychology and earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Penn State University. Her research focuses on representation and audience responses to racial and cultural media. Her work has been published in several peer reviewed journals and op-ed...2021-07-0831 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 2 Episode 17: Black HealthDr. Lynnette Moore joined Making It Plain to discuss black health challenges in the light of a pandemic and racism. Dr. Lynnette Moore, M.D.,  a physician and wholistic health coach, is board certified in family, internal and obesity medicine.  She is passionate about empowering women to achieve optimal health and glow from the inside out, often sharing pearls of knowledge learned from her own personal health journey.   She received her Doctor of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Howard University, both with Magna Cum Laude Honor...2021-05-2630 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 2 : Episode 16 Black Maternal HealthDr. Lorie Johnson discusses black women maternal health and addresses issues of the increased rates in which women die during childbirth and fibroids. Dr Lorie Johnson is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with more than 20 years of experience in her field. She is the owner of Just For You Women’’s Healthcare in Locust Grove, Georgia.     Dr Johnson was born and raised in New Jersey. She completed her residency training in Allentown, Pennsylvania at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Prior to that she received her medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, and her bachel...2021-05-1433 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 2 Episode 15: Black Fashion TrendsDenitra Townsend Gregory joins us from Detroit to discuss the art and style of black fashion. We journey through time to discuss trends created by black people. We explore current trends and how the pandemic has influenced fashion. Image consultant, Denitra, shares her role and why individuals should consider a consultant. 2021-05-0817 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeySeason 2 Episode 14 Black Branding Throughout the PandemicIn this episode, Sherron Washington, marketing expert discusses branding for professionals and entrepreneurs. She shares secrets to how black people have sustained and increased revenues through branding in the pandemic. 2021-05-0145 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 13:Financing Your DreamDr. Key interview's Tarra Jackson AKA Madam Money. She is a personal financial expert, author and creator of Dualpreneur. In this episode she lends her financial expertise to tell the audience how to finance their dream. This episode is focused on entrepreneurship and how anyone can add entrepreneurial endeavors to their brand. 2020-11-1640 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 12 Domestic Violence in Black Communities29.1% of African American women experience victimization by a intimate partner. It is 35% higher than white females. In this episode of Making it Plain we discuss warning signs and challenges faced by black women with our guest Neisha Himes, advocate and founder of Grow Foundation. 2020-10-3053 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 11 Myths, Mystery and Truths of Black HistoryDr. Marvin Chiles, professor of African American History at Old Dominion University joins us for a discussion of the 1619 project. In this episode, Dr. Key shares her experience interviewing Nicole Hannah-Jones while exploring critical black history truths and myths. 2020-10-0555 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 10: SisterhoodThis episode of Making it Plain with Dr. Key is focused on Sisterhood. Dr. Tanjia Coleman, expert in organizational development and diversity and inclusion, joins the discussion to discuss ways in which she has fostered sisterhood in her networks and the important of sisterhood among black women. 2020-09-0151 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 9 Black PoliticsErica Savage Wilson, founder and host of Savage Politics join us to discuss politics and issues that influence black voters. As a regular on Roland Martin Unfiltered, she recently interviewed ICE CUBE and discusses her experience with him. In addition, she shares helpful voting tips and her expertise on the black vote.  2020-08-2446 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 8: All Black Lives Matter: Understanding the Experiences and Challenges of LGBTQIA+ IndividualsIn this episode we discuss the experiences LGBTQIA+ individuals to gain understanding of the culture and ways to better offer support. Our guesit is Gabrielle Davis. Gabrielle Davis is a respiratory therapist and counselor in Boise Idaho. Gabrielle's current role is COPD Educator and Nicotine Cessation Coordinator for St. Luke's Health System and is a counselor at Ambitions of Idaho. Gabrielle has earned a master's degree in public health and in counseling. Outside of the healthcare field, Gabrielle is an adjunct professor at Boise State University and is the facilitator for a local LGBTQIA+ youth social support group. In he...2020-07-061h 03Making It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 7 : Black and Male in AmericaThis episode explores recent protests, racism, police brutality and motherhood. My guest for this episode is Pastor Alvin Georges, Senior Site Pastor of The Mount Peninsula Church and Dr. Shadeiyah Edwards, psychology expert. 2020-06-2056 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 6: COVID 19 Impact on Career WomenWomen are beginning to discuss their challenges as a result of COVID-19. This podcast covers the experiences of professional women with our guest Dr. Kaprea Johnson, Researcher, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Counseling.  2020-05-2354 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 5: Black Women's Hair JourneyIn this Episode of Making It Plain we are discussing the black hair with specific focus on black women with Dr. Shuntay Tarver, Assistant Professor, Researcher, and guru of black in understanding black women. 2020-03-3053 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 4: Are black women thriving in Academia?In this episode of Making It Plain we are discussing black women in academia with Dr. Felecia Commodore, Assistant Professor, Researcher and Co-Author of "Black Women College Students". 2020-03-301h 06Making It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpispode 1: Black Women Mental HealthWelcome to Making It Plain Podcast! In Episode 1 of Making It Plain we are discussing black women and mental health with Dr. Sarah Williams, celebrity psychotherapist and host of the show “Dr. Sarah after dark”. In this show Dr. Key examines stereotypes that impact black women and how these stereotypes influences mental health. The show also covers depression, anxiety and self silencing. 2020-03-2534 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 2: Black Youth SuicideWelcome to Making It Plain Podcast!  In Episode 2 we are discussion  the rise in black youth suicide and the cultural challenges to addressing it. Ms. Bianca Augustine, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Resident Counselor shares her expertise in counseling and research as it relates to black youth suicidal ideation.   2020-03-2428 minMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyMaking It Plain with Dr. KeyEpisode 3: Black Mental Health LiteracyWelcome to Making It Plain Podcast!  Episode 3 of Making It Plain discusses mental health literacy among black families with our guests. Dr. Tiarra Belcher, Assistant Professor, researcher and licensed metal health counselor and Mr. Ricky Key, Licensed Resident Counselor specializing in marriage and family therapy. This episode discusses historical and current state of mental health literacy in black families. It discusses challenges to building mental health literacy and things that need to change in order to build mental health literacy in black families.   2020-03-2336 min