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3 weeks ago | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Kennedy Vincent |Arielle Raveney |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
Ujima – The third principle of Kwanzaa meaning collective work and responsibility This week, the couple behind Ujima Retreat Center in Urbana shared their journey of creating spaces for healing and wellness in the Black community. With over 7 acres of land, the retreat fosters education and growth through nature for not just one individual, but the entire family.
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2 months ago | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Reginald Hardwick |Kimberly Schofield |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
In this segment, Dialogue speaks with UIUC College of Education professor Lorenzo Baber about Brown v. Board of Education and the end of DEI efforts in the U.S.Later, Grammy-winning guitarist Isaiah Sharkey joins the conversation to discuss his upcoming performance at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts and how he found his way to music.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Zainab Qureshi |Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
On today’s Dialogue, host Kennedy Vincent explores how to navigate mental health during divisive times. Hear from two therapists on staying resilient and a Grammy award-winning artist shares their journey and newest project.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Zainab Qureshi |Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
In this episode of Dialogue, host Kennedy Vincent explores the cultural ties connected to holiday meals for Black families. From the West Indies to Illinois, hear from experts on how these traditions have lasted. No matter where the dinner table is set, the history behind each recipe is just a bite away. GUESTS: Adrian E.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Zainab Qureshi |Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
Over a third of Black employees reported code-switching in the workplace, according to a recent survey by Indeed. But why? From systemic barriers to microaggressions, Black Americans are more likely to code-switch when they feel discriminated against. This episode of Dialogue explores the mental health challenges Black women and men face in the workplace and how the community is responding.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Zainab Qureshi |Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris won 92% of Black women’s votes and 78% of Black men’s. However, she was unable to secure the presidency. Harris would have been the first Black and South Asian woman elected president—but with Americans divided along political, racial and gender lines, her campaign faced problems that reflected America’s larger issues. Today, Dialogue hears from experts on the election loss and its effect on Black Americans’ mental health.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Penny Bradford |Emily Hays |Stephanie Mosqueda
Luke Altmyer was 20 of 33 for 226 yards and a TD for Illinois, but lost two fumbles. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, what are the top concerns of Black voters in Champaign? And what challenges do Americans face as they head to the polls? With the election just around the corner, many people are feeling unsettled and stressed.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Zainab Qureshi |Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
With the economy, health care and immigration at the top of voter concerns this presidential election, what key issues impact the Black vote? While Illinois is not a swing state, having voted Democratic since 1988, Americans, as a whole, may be divided between the two candidates. Today, Dialogue examines each presidential candidate’s campaign and the factors influencing voter opinion.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Zainie Qureshi |Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
How can we guarantee that every mother has access to safe and equitable maternal care, regardless of her ethnicity or place of residence? This episode of Dialogue examines what it will take to bridge the gap and how to provide a more equitable experience for all women through talks on systemic disparities, the effects on communities, and new initiatives made to address these challenges.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
ipmnewsroom.org | Kennedy Vincent |Penny Bradford |Patricia Bradford
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the largest employer in Champaign County, with more than 12,000 employees. Some of them earned a degree through the university or other institutions. Others have pursued alternative paths, prioritizing employment. But does earning a degree increase your chances of employment at the university? Should individuals without a degree pursue employment opportunities elsewhere? GUESTS: Jason B.
