Join us for a timely discussion regarding the intersection of race and the arts by our talented panelists of artists advocating for racial equity in both their work and their communities. For access to this event: join the Racism Discussion Group Meet Up and/or Like our Racism Discussion Group Facebook page for the event link […]
Want to learn about my inspiration for starting the movement to change the race conversation? Want to know why my mom hated the name Contraband at first but once I explained it: gave her seal of approval? Want to know my plans for future broadcasts? Find out these answers and more during our very first […]
Solomon is one of the first attendees of the Racism Discussion Group. He works as an actor, and he and his family were involved in the Civil Rights Movement of the 60's. We will compare the present movement to the movement of the past, discuss how to have a conversation about race and what can […]
We are going to cover a wide variety of topics including so-called microaggressions in academia and the workplace, friendships and relationships with white people, learned self-suppression, racism in non-white communities, racism education and da Bronx (perception versus reality). Join us for a great conversation on the TwitchTV channel: The Contraband Wagon!
Milana is an attorney currently practicing employment law. We will discuss her journey to the United States, and how her relationship with a black man was perceived differently in Cyprus versus the United States and her family's reaction to her educational discussions with them about racial barriers. We will also talk about blacklash she received from Black […]
Travis has worked on both sides of the criminal justice system and currently works in private practice. In addition to discussing his observations of the justice system from different perspectives, we will discuss racial double standards, the effects of close interracial relationships, and an interesting comment from an undergraduate fraternity party that was broken up […]
