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The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

An UPstander is someone who sees something and takes a stand. Here we will explore issues relating to social justice. Some posts will be motivational, some educational. Some times I may drop a rhyme or poem! The goal is to share stories and opinions that help us build a human family. Share your thoughts and share with others!

Interview with Charles Blow on separating students by race

10 mins; November 23, 2021

An education plan for democrats after Youngkin's win

9 mins; November 17, 2021

Critical Race Theory and the Virginia Governor's Race

9 mins; November 03, 2021

My i24 News Interview on Police Treatment of Paraplegic Man

6 mins; October 18, 2021

My interview on ABC on overcoming a bad break up

6 mins; October 11, 2021

Why companies experience diversity fatigue (panel discussion)

12 mins; September 10, 2021

How to engage in your child’s education

6 mins; August 30, 2021

On racism against Afghans coming to America

9 mins; August 20, 2021

DaBaby exposed hypocrisy of hip-hop critics

7 mins; August 13, 2021

A Poem on Homelessness (for Cori Bush and up standers for the homeless)

4 mins; August 04, 2021

To Simone, Naomi, and all Black Women - We Got You!

6 mins; July 29, 2021

Cleveland Guardians? Great Choice!

6 mins; July 23, 2021

Change the American Flag?

2 mins; June 28, 2021

After Juneteenth celebration, we need legislation

6 mins; June 19, 2021

A Poem for White People on Black Wall Street

3 mins; May 31, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s anti-semitism has no place here!

8 mins; May 26, 2021

George Floyd: today is NOT an “anniversary.”

6 mins; May 25, 2021

My Hip-hop Tribute to Malcolm X

3 mins; May 19, 2021

Time for a mental health check-in!

7 mins; May 19, 2021

The Night Belongs To Us! (a poem for Take Back the Night)

2 mins; April 30, 2021

Derek Chauvin Verdict: my interview on i24NEWS

4 mins; April 21, 2021

Chauvin verdict: all that for a drop of blood?

11 mins; April 20, 2021

My i24NEWS interview on the Daunte Wright Shooting

7 mins; April 19, 2021

Interview with WNBA stars on wellness on your career path

9 mins; April 09, 2021

My interview on reparations with i24News

3 mins; March 30, 2021

A conversation on cultural appropriation with Areva Martin & Frederick Joseph

40 mins; March 25, 2021

Dr. Seuss & "Cancel Culture" a conversation with Don Giordano

16 mins; March 09, 2021

My Debate with Sean Hannity about Dr. Seuss and Cancel Culture

8 mins; March 05, 2021

The N Word: A Powerful Panel Discussion

66 hours 31 mins; February 23, 2021

BIPOC: 4 Reasons to Stop Using the Word...Like Now!

7 mins; February 17, 2021

The Rule of 7: Testing Your Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

6 mins; February 02, 2021

My i24NEWS Interview on the Inauguration and Race Relations in America

5 mins; January 20, 2021

3 Reasons Your Organization's Antiracism Efforts Aren't Working

7 mins; January 18, 2021

Trump riot: no healing & unity without accountability

11 mins; January 11, 2021

Get it DONE in 2021! Happy New YOU!

7 mins; January 01, 2021

Dr. Jill Biden Hate Isn't ONLY Sexist...

8 mins; December 14, 2020

Welcome to the Congo (hip-hop track)

4 mins; December 08, 2020

You STILL have something to be thankful for!

6 mins; November 26, 2020

Beyonce's "Black is King" - Black Americans CAN'T appropriate African culture!

16 mins; November 20, 2020

Stop dividing black men & women on the election!

8 mins; November 10, 2020

First Black woman VP and the Racist president is gone!

7 mins; November 07, 2020

My i24 News interview in Israel on the presidential election

11 mins; November 05, 2020

"VOTE OR SHUT UP!" Hip-hop track from my new album!

3 mins; November 02, 2020

My debate with Trump-supporting Liquid Lunch Radio

11 mins; October 27, 2020

50 Cent & Ice Cube Don't Speak For Me!

10 mins; October 20, 2020

Trump’s Columbus Day Proclamation is a nod to white supremacy

7 mins; October 12, 2020

Michigan government overthrow attempt (& Trump's encouraging of it) should have us all on notice

9 mins; October 08, 2020

My interview about Breonna Taylor on Israeli i24 News

4 mins; September 20, 2020

Praying for the Compton officers and hoping the media will humanize black people the same way.

9 mins; September 15, 2020

Reflections on 911 and thoughts on unity going forward

7 mins; September 11, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series ep. 7

14 mins; September 04, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series ep. 6

30 mins; August 03, 2020

Say Their Names - A song for Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many more slain

5 mins; July 31, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series, ep. 5

25 mins; July 27, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series. ep. 4.

30 mins; July 07, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series. ep. 3

32 mins; June 29, 2020

EVERY day is Father's Day! (Hip-hop song)

3 mins; June 23, 2020

Juneteenth edition of "DECIPHERED! A spoken word series"

31 mins; June 19, 2020

2020 Commencement Speech

18 mins; June 09, 2020

My United Kingdom talkRadio interview on George Floyd killing

17 mins; June 01, 2020

Breonna Bland Arbery-FLoyd (a poem for the slain)

24 mins; May 29, 2020

Finding Common Ground in Uncommon times (talk show interview)

29 mins; May 25, 2020

The Prison Industrial Complex

4 mins; May 18, 2020

Continue On. Victory IS Destined!

3 mins; May 12, 2020

Ahmaud Arbery: a call for common humanity

8 mins; May 08, 2020

4 Steps to Conquering the Corona Virus Crisis (plus a poem at the end)

9 mins; April 27, 2020

How to survive the coronavirus crisis

6 mins; April 20, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series, ep. #2

48 mins; April 17, 2020

Ask for what you want out of life!

3 mins; April 13, 2020

DECIPHERED! A spoken word series, ep. 1

22 mins; April 10, 2020

Make the rest of your life the BEST of your life!

4 mins; April 06, 2020

It's Time To GROW!

2 mins; March 30, 2020

You GET to spend time with your kids right now!

2 mins; March 19, 2020

Why can't whites acknowledge privilege like I do?

7 mins; February 17, 2020

Have no F.E.A.R.!

3 mins; February 10, 2020

Invest in yourself!

6 mins; February 03, 2020

Shoutout to students (and parents) who don't cheat!

5 mins; January 27, 2020

Control your thoughts, control your life!

3 mins; January 20, 2020

A song for March for our Lives

3 mins; January 13, 2020

These 4 Steps Will Make You A Better Person

11 mins; January 06, 2020

7 Steps To Raising Confident Black Children

15 mins; December 30, 2019

G.R.O.W. Towards your Greatness! (a poem)

2 mins; December 23, 2019

What about the JAY Z In Your Schools Today?

8 mins; December 16, 2019

What is your why for living?

1 min; December 09, 2019

Diversity At Work Under President Trump

5 mins; December 02, 2019

Interview with Yoga Champion Joseph Encinia

18 mins; November 25, 2019

#motivationalminute - Those who mind don't matter! Those who matter don't mind!

1 min; November 18, 2019

Look first for the good in people!

5 mins; November 11, 2019

Beyond Kaepernick: JAY Z & NFL could be good for Black America

9 mins; November 04, 2019

The media's continued murder of Nipsey Hussle (& black people overall)

5 mins; October 28, 2019

How Trump & the Media are Destroying the Conversation on Race

11 mins; October 21, 2019

#motivationalminute - Life is a battle for territory!

1 min; October 14, 2019

Melania's Be Best campaign is a farce for the marginalized

6 mins; May 13, 2019

I'm More Upset With America Than Russia

5 mins; April 22, 2019

11 Year Old Arrest Highlights School to Prison Pipeline

7 mins; March 04, 2019

Beyond Covington - raising student upstanders

9 mins; February 25, 2019

Rep. Ilhan Omar Showed Leadership Other Politicians Lack

7 mins; February 14, 2019

Who will work for peace post-Charlottesville?

7 mins; January 07, 2019

Tucker Carlson half right about Rwandan Genocide

7 mins; October 09, 2018

Worry about your OWN cliff and forget the fiscal cliff!

5 mins; November 26, 2012

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