π¨ New episode alert π¨ What if social justice, economic equality, and dismantling corruption never happen?
People say “Nobody owes you anything” but I add “Nobody owes you anything especially treating you right.” What do you think? Here are my ideas below remember I’m an artist and I’m sensitive about my shit (Erykah Badu). If these stories resonate with you like, subscribe, and reshare.
Let’s talkβ¦ Will we ever see progress? What’s the impact of symbolic gestures of progress on society? Listen I don’t have all the answers but I’m willing to get the conversation startedβ¦ If these stories resonate with you – like, subscribe, and reshare π₯ Full show coming soon
Happy Saturday – Coming up a conversation with Cultural Journalist Indhira Suero
Coming up a conversation with Cultural Journalist from The Dominican Republic Indhira Suero right here on The 7 Minutes With Q Podcast.
Indhira Suero is a cultural journalist, columnist, broadcaster, press analyst and university professor. She is also the creator of the Negrita Come Coco, a character that promotes popular Dominican culture through social networks. Check out her website here: https://negritacomecoco.com/
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On #tbt here’s a video I did about holding our vote hostage – does this still resonate or are we just spinning our wheels when it comes to advocating for justice? Let me know… If these stories interest you then like, follow and re-share!!!
God Body. God With Me. God In Me. That’s the first thing you see when you land on his Instagram profile. Growing up in the Bible Belt, God Body Bingo, was undoubtedly immersed in the Christian culture, church and traditions and uses these experiences to propel the narrative in his new album “Off The Books” available on major music streaming platforms such as Apple and iTunes. In the video the Rapper proposes that rap is gospel music pushing people out of their comfort zones and forcing them to confront the realities of lived experiences. What are your thoughts? Is there another way of thinking? Do you agree or disagree? Let us know.
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God Body Bingo stops by to discuss the intersection of faith and music…
Click below and hear what God Body Bingo thinks about the blending of genres. Are we already there? Can people from different perspectives come together? Do you cast stones? Join the discussion – if these stories resonate with you then consider a like, subscribe, re-share!!!
Meet Daniel Hunt Owner of Last Option Defense. Listen I live in the US of A and many people have weapons and guns are all around us. It never hurts to learn to protect yourself and to be prepared!!!
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What are your thoughts – should college athletes be paid? What about players who start and players who donβt? What about video games and using their likeness?
#derekchauvin has been convicted of murder for killing #georgefloyd by kneeling on his neck for more than nine minutes, a crime that prompted waves of protests in support of racial justice in the US and across the world.
The jury swiftly and unanimously convicted Chauvin of all the charges he faced β second and third degree murder, and manslaughter β after concluding that the white former Minneapolis police officer killed the 46-year-old Black man in May through a criminal assault, by pinning him to the ground so he could not breathe.
Meet Araceli Avionn… We discuss African-American Women in Corporate, Emotional Intelligence and more
Araceli Avionn is a motivated leader whom mentors, coaches, and empowers others to create and obtain goals in their personal and professional lives. Her mission is to βEngage, Excite, Empowerβ others by utilizing her personal skillset and life lessons to reach greater heights in education and leadership.
Araceli earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Houston, a Master of Business Administration from The Institute of Florida Technology and a Certification of Professional in Human Resources from HR Certification Institute. Upon graduating from the University of Houston in 2009, Araceli began her career managing in retail logistics distribution, relocating to Nashville, Tennessee for one year and ultimately find her way back to Houston to build her career in leadership. While balancing a career and motherhood, she has transitioned into senior leadership roles within the Logistics and Manufacturing field. Her love and passion for leading, teaching and mentoring helped to guide her to a path of following her dream of becoming an Adjunct Professor for the University of Houston Downtown. The transition allowed her to empower not only the leaders in the current workforce but inspire individuals whom are finding their passion within school and working towards building a career.
Araceli is the proud mom of an eight-year-old son Aidan, the light in her life. She and her son love to travel the world together to which they pick a new location to share for their birthdays. One of their favorite things to do is, try new restaurants.
Araceli has been awarded in corporate leadership as a βHigh Performer in Leadershipβ amongst Senior Leaders. She has also received the βAbove and Beyond Achievement Awardβ for the leadership and development of her teams. An βInnovation Awardβ was also present to Araceli which highlights process and leadership improvements to which she has implemented
Coming up you are not going to want to miss this show with Araceli Avionn we discuss African-American Women in Corporate America, Emotional Intelligence and Passion vs Aggression!!! If these stories resonate with you – subscribe, like, re-share and show us some love.
π¨ Going live tonight at 7 pm c.s.t. on Instagram @7minuteswithq π¨
Araceli Avionn is a motivated leader who mentors, coaches, and empowers others to create and obtain goals in their personal and professional lives. Her mission is to βEngage, Excite, Empowerβ others by utilizing her personal skillset and life lessons to reach greater heights in education and leadership. Araceli earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Houston, a Master of Business Administration from The Institute of Florida Technology and a Certification of Professional in Human Resources from HR Certification Institute. Upon graduating from the University of Houston in 2009, Araceli began her career managing in retail logistics distribution, relocating to Nashville, Tennessee for one year and ultimately find her way back to Houston to build her career in leadership.Β While balancing a career and motherhood, she has transitioned into senior leadership roles within the Logistics and Manufacturing field.Β Her love and passion for leading, teaching and mentoring helped to guide her to a path of following her dream of becoming an Adjunct Professor for the University of Houston Downtown.
Amsterdam is by far one of my favorite cities to visit I mean it has everything. It is on water, has amazing museums, restaurants and of course weed and the Red Light District!!! Believe it or not that is just scratching the surface.
JaiΒ BaileyΒ – a Native Houstonian, Owner and Creator of B. Doo Designs, custom bag and tote line. MBA graduate of Prairie View A&M and full-time HR Analyst within the Oil and Sector where I have been for the last 13 years. I bring over 20 years in Human Resources and recently launched my first business venture last year during the global pandemic. I am a mother of one son, Tyler, a sister to 2, and a friend to many.
K. Nicole Turner, 42 years old mother of 2 teenage boys. A degrees accountant and a TABC bartender. I also am 1/2 owner of total Knockout Financial Solutions. As a mixologist I enjoy crafting signature drinks for my clients. K Dot Kocktails caters to intimate and large events alike.Β
Going live tonight… 7:30 pm cst – Meet Jai Bailey of B. Doo Designs
Let’s talk with B. Doo Designs Owner and Chief Design Steward
Jai Bailey – a Native Houstonian, Owner and Creator of B. Doo Designs, custom bag and tote line. MBA graduate of Prairie View A&M and full-time HR Analyst within the Oil and Sector where I have been for the last 13 years. I bring over 20 years in Human Resources and recently launched my first business venture last year during the global pandemic. I am a mother of one son, Tyler, a sister to 2, and a friend to many.
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Here’s an oldie but a goodie a trailer and full episode :
Does the United States of America have a gun problem?
π¨ This is an extend episodeπ¨
Johnny Solis III is a a former educator, a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and the University of Houston Law Center. He has worked on Capitol Hill, the Texas Governor’s Office in the Economic Developement Office, for Commissioner Adrian Garcia as a Legal Environmental Policy Analyst and is active in Houston politics. He currently serves as the Vice President for Youth Outreach for his Local League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) chapter and is involved with environmental awareness and advocacy in East Harris County.
Salandra Grice is a teacher-educator, the author of the bookΒ The Conscious Educator: Becoming Culturally Responsive Teachers and Schools, and the founder of Conscious Education Consulting, LLC. Conscious Education Consulting is a professional development provider for teachers and schools in culturally responsive, equity-based, and anti-racist/anti-bias teaching practices. Specializing in upsetting inequity in education, Conscious Education Consulting works with K-12 educators across the country to ensure they can create more positive and equitableΒ learning experiences which embrace, empower, educate, and include, every student, every day!
A conversation about Conscious Education with Salandra Grice
Salandra Grice is a teacher-educator, the author of the book The Conscious Educator: Becoming Culturally Responsive Teachers and Schools, and the founder of Conscious Education Consulting, LLC. Conscious Education Consulting is a professional development provider for teachers and schools in culturally responsive, equity-based, and anti-racist/anti-bias teaching practices. Specializing in upsetting inequity in education, Conscious Education Consulting works with K-12 educators across the country to ensure they can create more positive and equitable learning experiences which embrace, empower, educate, and include, every student, every day!
A fierce and unapologetic advocate for equity in schools, Salandra wears many hats and collaborates with otherΒ educators and equity advocates in their pursuit of justice inΒ education. She is one of the co-founders of the Color CodED Community, the host ofΒ The Conscious EducatorΒ podcast, an Associate Editor forΒ The Lighthouse Almanac, a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University, an emerging scholar with publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a soon-to-be two-time published author with the release of her much-anticipated second bookΒ Embrace, Empower, Educate, and Include: Four Principles of Equity for Conscious Educators and SchoolsΒ coming at the end of 2021. However, her greatest joy comes from being the mother of two beautifulΒ and phenomenalΒ Black children, Layla and Cam, who challenge her to be the best version of herself each and every day.Β
Coming up… A conversation about CONSCIOUS EDUCATION
Here is a small portion of my conversation with Salandra Grice we talk about her popular new book “THE CONSCIOUS EDUCATOR : BECOMING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS” out now at https://consciousednow.com/
SalandraΒ GriceΒ is a teacher-educator, the author of the bookΒ The Conscious Educator: Becoming Culturally Responsive Teachers and Schools, and the founder of Conscious Education Consulting, LLC. Conscious Education Consulting is a professional development provider for teachers and schools in culturally responsive, equity-based, and anti-racist/anti-bias teaching practices. Specializing in upsetting inequity in education, Conscious Education Consulting works with K-12 educators across the country to ensure they can create more positive and equitableΒ learning experiences which embrace, empower, educate, and include, every student, every day!
π¨ Tonight at 7 pm c.s.t on Instagram @7minuteswithq π¨
Salandra Grice is a teacher-educator, the author of the book The Conscious Educator: Becoming Culturally Responsive Teachers and Schools, and the founder of Conscious Education Consulting, LLC. Conscious Education Consulting is a professional development provider for teachers and schools in culturally responsive, equity-based, and anti-racist/anti-bias teaching practices. Specializing in upsetting inequity in education, Conscious Education Consulting works with K-12 educators across the country to ensure they can create more positive and equitable learning experiences which embrace, empower, educate, and include, every student, every day! A fierce and unapologetic advocate for equity in schools, Salandra wears many hats and collaborates with other educators and equity advocates in their pursuit of justice in education. She is one of the co-founders of the Color CodED Community, the host of The Conscious Educator podcast, an Associate Editor for The Lighthouse Almanac, a Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University, an emerging scholar with publications in peer-reviewed journals, and a soon-to-be two-time published author with the release of her much-anticipated second book Embrace, Empower, Educate, and Include: Four Principles of Equity for Conscious Educators and Schools coming at the end of 2021. However, her greatest joy comes from being the mother of two beautiful and phenomenal Black children, Layla and Cam, who challenge her to be the best version of herself each and every day.
“Louisiana native,” Andrea Clay discovered her love for music at the age of 5. Inspired by 2Pac, a liberated and educated thug, she began writing conscious and subconscious lyrics in 95. Throughout her childhood she turned to music like a security blanket and made the studio her safe zone. Initially “Infinity”, the lyrical whiz took on the pseudonym: GUCH. “Infinity didn’t define me…I mean, the name was cool, and of course I want my music to be everlasting but when my friends asked me how I was…I always replied ‘I’m Guchhh.’ Meaning..I’m good..nothing bothers me.”
Digging into her story further, it became evident that in music Andrea really is Guchhh, unbothered. No matter the worries of the world she maintains a constant peace. In spite of familial hardships and unfathomable circumstances, GUCH has remained true to her passion.
When asked about her support system, the list was too vast to be listed. Of course, her family and friends were mentioned, but she was certain to give all Glory and Honor to God for the privilege to be capable of converting emotions of herself as well as others through music.
Her personality matches her passion. In her spare time she volunteers and works in her music. She enjoys working with children with special needs. This is one artist in tune with what matters.
π¨Discussion with successful Actor and Recording Artist Justin P. Slaughter π¨
Justin P. Slaughter and 7 Minutes with Q
Justin P. Slaughter is an American actor and Recording artist known for 90 Feet From Home (2019). He is also a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of “JSlaughterFITNESS”. Not only is he a Personal Trainer but he’s also a Fitness Model, Prep Coach for Bodybuilding Athletes. Justin is also a Voiceover Actor and Song Writer; his debut single is entitled “Oh (Move Ya Body)” Produced by Vinny D.
Here’s some advice from Actor and Recording Artist Justin P. Slaughter about professionalism in the industry. Full episode available tomorrow at 7 pm c.s.t.
Did anyone watchΒ @judasandtheblacmessiahΒ on HBO Max yet? Not too many people knew the legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party in Chicago. For those who saw the movie, did you think this was an accurate depiction? What are your thoughts? ππΏππΏππΏ