The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

By: Dr. Omekongo Dibinga
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  • 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!
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  • 214. 2024 Election: America America'd

    214. 2024 Election: America America'd
    Nov 7 2024
    My thoughts on the 2024 election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 213. Vote or Shut up the 2024 remix (official music track and video)

    213. Vote or Shut up the 2024 remix (official music track and video)
    Oct 21 2024
    It's time to vote or shut up! Let's go! Listen on iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/vote-or-shut-up/1537698245?i=1537698788 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3yiMcBYStGihznTDvjKbaI?si=249f4c98910f4bfe #hiphop #kamala #kamalaharris #trump #donaldtrump #jdvance #timwalz #election2024 #arnoldpalmer STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | http://www.omekongo.com __ Dr. Omékongo Dibinga is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of cross cultural communication at American University. His Urban Music Award winning work has best been described by Nikki Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being very old.” His book, From the Limbs of My Poetree was described byEssence Magazine as “a remarkable and insightful collection of exquisite poetry that touches sacred places within your spirit.” He was one of 5 international recipients out of 750,000 to win the first ever “CNN iReport Spirit Award.” He has received over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com. Omékongo’s writings and performances have appeared in O Magazine, as well as on TV and radio fromCNN, BET, and the BBC to NPR, Music Choice, and Voice of Americain millions of homes in over 150 countries.He has also written songs for major motion pictures as well as organizations such as NASA and the Enough! Project. He has spoken before the United Nations, partners with the State Department to conduct youth leadership trainings overseas, and speaks to leadership and youth student conferences across the country.Omékongo’s music and writings have appeared alongside artists such as Sheryl Crow, Angelina Jolie, Norah Jones, Damien Rice, Angelique Kidjo, Don Cheadle, and Mos Def. He has shared the stage with Wyclef Jean, OutKast, Sonia Sanchez, Dennis Brutus, Emmanuelle Chriqui, The Last Poets, and NFL great Aaron Rodgers. Internationally, he has shared his work in over 20 countries on 3 continents. Omékongo has studied at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Georgetown, Morehouse, and The Fletcher School, where he earned his M.A. in Law & Diplomacy. Heearned his Ph.D. in International Education Policy at The University of Maryland (UMD) where his dissertation centered on the global hip-hop phenomenon and Jay-Z. At UMD, he also worked with the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “Teaching Diverse Students Initiative.” He worked for four years as the lead Teaching Assistant to Dr. Michael Eric Dyson at Georgetown University. He provides leadership, educational and diversity empowerment as a consultant and motivational speaker for organizations, associations and institutions.He has featured/lectured nationwide in venues from TEDx and Harvard to Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit and the Nuyorican Poets Café. His rap mixtape series “Bootleg” promotes positive hip-hop with remixes of songs by Tupac, Notorious BIG, Jay Z, Nas, 50 Cent, and others. His 1,000,000 Youth Campaign has directly impacted over100,000 youth across the globe to date. He has also partnered with Intel on its campaign to make their computer processors free of minerals that come from the war in the Congo. Omékongo has published and produced 7 books, 7-fusion music and motivational CDs, and one independent DVD. His motivational book G.R.O.W. Towards Your Greatness! 10 Steps to Living Your Best Lifehas received praise from great motivational speakers such as Willie Jolley.His most recent book “The UPstander’s Guide to an Outstanding Life” is a life balance book for students. For more information, please visit www.upstanderinternational.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • 212. Calling VP Kamala Harris half Black and half Indian or Asian makes no sense

    212. Calling VP Kamala Harris half Black and half Indian or Asian makes no sense
    Sep 23 2024
    We have lost yet another teachable moment in debates over the race of Vice President Kamala Harris. Americans just don’t understand the complexity of race, ethnicity, and nationality in America. Some cannot be “Half Black and half Indian.” This is saying that someone is half a race and half a nationality. They are 2 different things. Like if I bring religion into it and say someone is half British and half Muslim. VP Harris’ beautiful culture and heritage should be reason to celebrate and to learn more about the diverse heritages that exist in America. We have to do more work to build a world where everyone can be celebrated and not tolerated! #kamalaharris #india #jamaica #deihire #dei #diversity #winwithdei #deistrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins

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