The Ubuntu Podcast

Africa vs Authoritarianism: A Conversation on #EndSARS with Juliet Ihediohanma

In this episode, we discuss the impact of authoritarianism in Africa, with a focus on the wider implications of Nigeria's #EndSARS movement across the continent. We hear from our special guest,Juliet Ihediohanma. After graduating from college, Juliet moved to Chicago for three years where she initially worked as an Academy Coordinator at a youth residential treatment facility, then later as a Refugee Employment Specialist at a refugee community partner organization. Her favorite part of living in Chicago was taking walks on the 606 and at the lakefront trail, as well as exploring different Chicago neighborhoods. Juliet is currently pursuing her Master of Public Administration at Columbia University. She is passionate about issues related to refugee and immigrant rights, gender equity, racial justice, and the economic empowerment of historically disenfranchised groups. She hopes to focus on these issues through a career in policy advocacy. Juliet enjoys reading in her free time. Her favorite book is Beloved by Toni Morrison, and for those looking to start a new book, she recommends Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga.

African Innovation: A Conversation with Max Ateba

For many years we’ve heard that Africa is full of young talent and is burgeoning with innovation that will change the continent and ultimately the world. In this episode, we interviewed Max Ateba, a young African who is deeply involved in the work of cultivating the human capital of the continent and supporting the development of young innovative talent that exists!

Black & Immigrant Part 2: Perspectives From Global Migration

In Part 2 of this episode, Henock & David continue their discussion on what it means to be Black & Immigrant, this time globally. We share similarities and differences that black immigrants face worldwide along with the common terms and misconceptions in the global migration narrative. Episode links: Africa Migration Report: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/africa-migration-report.pdf [https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/africa-migration-report.pdf] UNHCR Glossary: https://www.unhcr.org/449267670.pdf [https://www.unhcr.org/449267670.pdf] Key Migration Terms: https://www.iom.int/key-migration-terms [https://www.iom.int/key-migration-terms] Paris ‘Spider-Man’ Saves Young Boy. Cue Debate on Migrants: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/28/world/europe/paris-migrant-hero-spiderman.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/28/world/europe/paris-migrant-hero-spiderman.html] Windrush generation: Who are they and why are they facing problems? https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43782241 [https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43782241]

Black & Immigrant: Identifying the Intersection w/ Joel Malebranche

In Part 1 of a 2-part episode, Henock & David sit down to discuss what it means to be Black & Immigrant within the USA, and the tensions, misconceptions, and experiences that come with that intersection. They also dialogue on what must be done to continue to build understanding and solidarity within the Black American community and amongst the African Diaspora. They are joined by first generation Haitian-American and Development Professional, Joel Malebranche. Episode links: Ousman Darboe could be deported any day. His story is a common one for black immigrants: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/9/30/20875821/black-immigrants-school-prison-deportation-pipeline [https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/9/30/20875821/black-immigrants-school-prison-deportation-pipeline] What Does it Mean to Be a Black Immigrant in the United States?: https://www.ilctr.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-black-immigrant-united-states/ [https://www.ilctr.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-black-immigrant-united-states/] Black Immigrant Lives Are Under Attack: https://www.raicestexas.org/2020/07/22/black-immigrant-lives-are-under-attack/ [https://www.raicestexas.org/2020/07/22/black-immigrant-lives-are-under-attack/] Ice flies African asylum seekers to Nairobi in last-minute deportation push: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/16/ice-african-deportation-flight-asylum-seekers-nairobi [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/16/ice-african-deportation-flight-asylum-seekers-nairobi] Black Alliance for Just Immigration: https://baji.org/ [https://baji.org/] ACLU & Immigration: https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights [https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights] UndocuBlack Network: https://undocublack.org/ [https://undocublack.org/]

Mental Health & The African Diaspora: A Conversation with Tambo Silavwe

If it's anything 2020 has taught us, it's that our mental health is key. 🔑 In this episode (our first episode of THE YEAR with Tambo Silavwe, we discuss mental health & the African Diaspora. We talk about wellness & the movement for Black Lives, generational trauma, expanding emotional vocabularies, and much more. Are you ready to go beyond stigma and learn how we can support each other in acknowledging and caring for our mental wellbeing as Black/African people? Then stream this episode! Africa In the News Links: * A Liberian man was shackled because of his mental illness — and he's not alone [https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-thursday-edition-1.5755417/a-liberian-man-was-shackled-because-of-his-mental-illness-and-he-s-not-alone-1.5755421] * Kept in chains: People with mental illness shackled in 60 nations [https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/10/10/rights-group-mentally-ill-shackled-and-chained-worldwide] * Sick and Chained: Plight of Countless Africans With Mental Health Conditions [https://www.voanews.com/africa/sick-and-chained-plight-countless-africans-mental-health-conditions]