Episode 4: It’s the Journey, Not the Destination
“Road Scholars” is a four-part digital series showcasing conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
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The Genesis
The five-part series “Segregation Scholarships” tells the story of African Americans who traveled to the North in pursuit of advanced academic degrees during the period 1921-1948, when Southern graduate schools were white-only.
Segregation Scholarships – Trailer
“Segregation Scholarships” highlights the untold story of African Americans who traveled to the North in pursuit of advanced academic degrees when Southern graduate schools were white-only.
Road Scholars – Trailer
“Road Scholars” connects younger and older African American men to talk about navigating the world as Black men.
Bonus Episode: A Libation for Sakia
As a thank-you for everyone who tuned in to our miniseries, we are sharing Professor Kim Pearson's reading of her poem "A Libation for Sakia."
Episode 5 – Breaking the Cycle
Some 20 years after the murder of Sakia Gunn, another anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime killing makes national headlines. As yet another grieving community fights to raise awareness for social justice, we ask: What do we as a nation owe to Sakia Gunn, O'Shae Sibley, and the scores of Black queer…
Digital Extra: Nat Glover on implicit bias in the criminal justice system
The four-part digital series, "Road Scholars," showcases conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
Digital Extra: Rodney Jones on the impact of poverty and media on Black men
“Road Scholars” is a four-part digital series showcasing conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
Digital Extra: Alton Yates on racism, then and now
Digital Extra: Alton Yates on racism, then and now In this extended Road Scholars interview clip, retired Air Force hero-turned-civil rights leader, Alton Yates, compares racism today and how it was when he participated in civil rights movement demonstrations. On…
Why Building Generational Wealth Starts with Healing Your Money Wounds
Welcome to the first episode of "Hay Dinero!" We'll start at the foundation of our wealth journey: our money mindset.
Episode 4 – What Can We Learn?
Sakia Gunn's death was a queer rallying cry across New Jersey. But over time, much of the initial political support seemed to evaporate. This episode looks at efforts to legislate, regulate, and mandate education in Newark and beyond as a…
Shifting Mindset and Building Wealth: Welcome to “Hay Dinero”
Throughout the "Hay Dinero" series, host Cindy Y. Rodriguez examines how our cultural fabric shapes our attitudes toward money.