Abstract  This music video is a great educational and entertaining experience for Black HIstory Month that shows our greatest leaders have always been concerned about solidarity and linking our movement for freedom with human rights of ALL people. In 1867, only two years after the slavery ended in the U.S., Douglass spoke out against racism against Chinese and Japanese Americans. He argued that Chinese immigrants should be allowed to become citizens just like any other immigrants. He envisioned a "Composite Nation," a multi-racial, multicultural America that recognized human rights. He was way ahead of his time, but he is right on time for our understanding of solidarity and compassion for ourselves and others. This music video sets the excerpts from Frederick Douglass's "Composite Nation" speech to "Joseph Pierce" an original work by jazz giant Francis Wong. Performed by: Amanda Kemp, Vocals Michael Jamanis ,Violin Francis Wong, Tenor Saxophone Matt Woodson, Percussion Text from 1867 "Composite Nation" Speech.

Abstract  Thandeka explores the politics of the white experience in America. Tracing the links between religion, class, and race, she reveals the child abuse, ethnic conflicts, class exploitation, poor self-esteem, and a general feeling of self-contempt that are the wages of whiteness

Abstract  Organizations worldwide are finally realizing the critical importance of diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) for underrepresented people. Men are being called to enact heart-based leadership, increase diversity, bolster the bottom line, and create a culture so everyone in the workplace wins. The Times Up, Me Too, and Black Lives Matter movements have been wake-up calls to all of us, but perhaps mostly for men. And It’s abundantly clear: the default model of masculinity isn’t working for anyone. For a new and healthier infrastructure, for permanent and transformational shifts, we need a plan that includes men. Enter Ray Arata, a world-recognized industry expert on engaging men in workplace DEI. The founder of the Better Man Conference and co-founder of Better Man Leadership, Arata argues that mainstream gender training and its focus on the avoidance of toxic masculinity is not enough. In Showing Up, you’ll discover the DIY method of heart-based leadership Ray has used with such companies as Verizon, Bloomberg, Moody's, Intel, Toyota, Hearst, and more—a male-modeled, real-solutions approach by and for men to increase diversity, bolster the bottom line, and create a culture so everyone in the workplace wins