In this episode Autumn sits down with her sista-scholar, Melanie, to talk about the journey to PhD and the ways life happens throughout. 

In this episode Autumn sits down with her sista-scholar, Melanie, to talk about the journey to PhD and the ways life happens throughout.

Ep 68: Adjustments During the PhD Journey with Melanie

Jennifer Turner

This week Autumn chats with her former advisor about finding the balance as an Associate Professor

This week Autumn chats with her former advisor about finding the balance as an Associate Professor

Ep 67: Finding the Balance w/ Dr. Jennifer Turner

This week Tiffany has a candid conversation with Dr. Mahupia Deas about her academic background, the tenure process, and what scholarship means to her. 

This week Tiffany has a candid conversation with Dr. Mahupia Deas about her academic background, the tenure process, and what scholarship means to her.

Ep 66: What Scholarship Means to Me

This week Tiffany sits down with special guests Kim Anderson &amp; Kimbery Taylor-Benns to talk all thing sisterhood In the workplace.

This week Tiffany sits down with special guests Kim Anderson &amp; Kimbery Taylor-Benns to talk all thing sisterhood In the workplace.

Ep 65: Sisterhood in the Workplace

This week Autumn and Tiffany honor authoress Nella Larsen, celebrate THREE Black women McArthur Geniuses, and discuss Marley Dias's TV show, Bookmarks, now streaming on Netflix. 

This week Autumn and Tiffany honor authoress <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nella-Larsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nella Larsen</a>, celebrate <a href="https://www.macfound.org/fellows/search/?page=1&amp;sort_name=&amp;area=&amp;fellow_class=44&amp;birth_state=&amp;state=&amp;educational_institutions=&amp;degree_type= " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THREE Black women McArthur Geniuses</a>, and discuss <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-marley-dias-bookmarks-netflix-tt-0825-20200825-nkadw6zuhvgqnhhfekvwuynyua-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marley Dias's TV show, Bookmarks</a>, now streaming on <a href="https://www.netflixbookmarks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Netflix</a>.

Ep 64: Black Women in Your Books & On Your Screens

In this week's episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate LeShundra Young, honor the legacy of the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, and discuss the difference between confidence vs. ego. 

In this week's episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate LeShundra Young, honor the legacy of the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, and discuss the difference between confidence vs. ego.

Ep 63: Confidence Vs. Ego

This week Tiffany and Autumn celebrate the first honorific naming of an academic department at UMD, the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and dig into a discussion about a new College Board curriculum. 

This week Tiffany and Autumn celebrate the <a href="https://goodblacknews.org/2020/09/08/university-of-maryland-renames-womens-studies-department-to-honor-harriet-tubman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">first honorific naming of an academic department at UMD, the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies</a> and dig into a discussion about a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/new-college-board-curriculum-puts-the-african-diaspora-in-the-spotlight/2020/09/07/579631c2-ee1b-11ea-b4bc-3a2098fc73d4_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new College Board curriculum</a>.

Ep 62: Black History in Secondary & Higher Ed

This week on the pod Tiff and Autumn celebrate Selena Sloan Butler and discuss parent involvement in K-12 education. Racial Differences in Parent Involvement in K-12 School Activities 

This week on the pod Tiff and Autumn celebrate <a href="https://parents-together.org/7-amazing-african-american-leaders-who-changed-the-way-our-children-are-educated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Selena Sloan Butler</a> and <a href="https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2020/2020076full.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">discuss parent involvement in K-12 education</a>. <a href="https://www.jbhe.com/2020/08/racial-differences-in-parent-involvement-in-k-12-school-activities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Racial Differences in Parent Involvement in K-12 School Activities </a>

Ep 61: Parent Involvement in K-12 Education

In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate the recent Inauguration and honor the work of Shirley Chisholm and Kimberlé Crenshaw that lead us to this historic moment. 

In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate the recent Inauguration and honor the work of <a href="https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shirley Chisholm</a> and <a href="https://aapf.org/kimberle-crenshaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberlé Crenshaw</a> that lead us to this historic moment.

Ep 60: The Inauguration Episode

This week Tiff &amp; Autumn celebrate  Betsey Stockton's commitment to education and discuss early childhood program participation in the U.S. Racial Differences In Preschool and Daycare Arrangements In the U.S.

This week Tiff &amp; Autumn celebrate  <a href="https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/jul2019/betsey-stockton-early-childhood-teacher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betsey Stockton's</a> commitment to education and discuss <a href="https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2020/2020075.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">early childhood program participation in the U.S</a>. <a href="https://www.jbhe.com/2020/08/racial-differences-in-preschool-and-daycare-arrangements-in-the-united-states/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Racial Differences In Preschool and Daycare Arrangements In the U.S.</a>

Ep 59: Early Childhood Program Participation

Two Black women navigating the world of academia and sharing the experiences of Black folks in academic spaces.

Blackademia

Autumn discusses antiracist teaching with educators Marc Weinschenker &amp; Mary Thomas. 

Autumn discusses antiracist teaching with educators Marc Weinschenker &amp; Mary Thomas.

Ep 43: Antiracist Teaching with Mary and Marc

BONUS EPISODE!!!In this very special episode Autumn chats with Allante, Ravynn, and Joy, some of the dopest Black women grad student influencers, about community, scholarship, and all things grad school. 

BONUS EPISODE!!! In this very special episode Autumn chats with <a href="https://twitter.com/blkingradschool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allante</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RavynnKaMia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravynn</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/smileitsjoy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy</a>, some of the dopest Black women grad student influencers, about community, scholarship, and all things grad school.

Bonus Episode: Blk Women in Grad School

Today we discuss the power being at the top of the publication chain and celebrate both Marley Dias and some Philly teens who call out Florida teens to ask, "would you have stood in solidarity with us?" Journal of Negro Education http://www.journalnegroed.org/generalinfo.html Marley Dias https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2017/06/13/from-activist-to-author-how-12-year-old-marley-dias-is-changing-the-face-of-childrens-literature/#105b29f44ce0 Philly teens to Florida teens: Would you have stood in solidarity with us? http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/parkway-center-city-high-mass-shootings-parkland-florida-marjory-stoneman-gun-violence-20180313.html?mobi=true

Today we discuss the power being at the top of the publication chain and celebrate both Marley Dias and some Philly teens who call out Florida teens to ask, "would you have stood in solidarity with us?" Journal of Negro Education <a href="http://www.journalnegroed.org/generalinfo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.journalnegroed.org/generalinfo.html</a> Marley Dias <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2017/06/13/from-activist-to-author-how-12-year-old-marley-dias-is-changing-the-face-of-childrens-literature/#105b29f44ce0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2017/06/13/from-activist-to-author-how-12-year-old-marley-dias-is-changing-the-face-of-childrens-literature/#105b29f44ce0</a> Philly teens to Florida teens: Would you have stood in solidarity with us? <a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/parkway-center-city-high-mass-shootings-parkland-florida-marjory-stoneman-gun-violence-20180313.html?mobi=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/parkway-center-city-high-mass-shootings-parkland-florida-marjory-stoneman-gun-violence-20180313.html?mobi=true</a>

Ep 5: Would you have stood in solidarity with us?

This week we discuss "diversity" in the workplace. Y'all ready for this one?

Ep 13: Diversity where?

Meet Jamika Williams, the "We Are" yelling, costume designing, Assistant Director of Admissions, and all around dope person. Listen as Autumn interviews our first guest about her role in academia and her love for both admissions. Jamika's IG: @costumecoture Custom Crew: customcrew.bigcartel.com, @customcrewbyjamika

Meet Jamika Williams, the "We Are" yelling, costume designing, Assistant Director of Admissions, and all around dope person. Listen as Autumn interviews our first guest about her role in academia and her love for both admissions. Jamika's IG: @costumecoture Custom Crew: <a href="http://customcrew.bigcartel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">customcrew.bigcartel.com</a>, @customcrewbyjamika

Ep 7: On Admissions with Costume Couture

In episode 33, Tiffany &amp; Autumn tackle the daunting issue of student loan debt. 

In episode 33, Tiffany &amp; Autumn tackle the daunting issue of student loan debt.

Ep 33: Student Loan Debt

Happy New Year! This week, Autumn talks with guest co-host, Allanté Whitmore, of Blk + in Grad School about how she balances graduate school, a podcast, and life in general. 

Happy New Year! This week, Autumn talks with guest co-host, Allanté Whitmore, of <a href="https://twitter.com/blkingradschool?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blk + in Grad School</a> about how she balances graduate school, a podcast, and life in general.

Ep 20: On Doing It ALL with Allanté

In the first episode of season 2, Tiffany and Autumn jump right back in with a discussion of Fanny Jackson and her experiences at Oberlin College and beyond. They also chat about season 2 of Dear White People.

In the first episode of season 2, Tiffany and Autumn jump right back in with a discussion of Fanny Jackson and her experiences at Oberlin College and beyond. They also chat about season 2 of Dear White People.

Ep 11: Attending PWIs

In this episode we celebrate Black girlhood. From a discussion about a curriculum for Michelle Obama's Becoming, to remembering Elizabeth Eckford's brave actions with the Little Rock 9, to a reminder about the healing power of sisterhood, this episode is dedicated to Black girls everywhere. 

In this episode we celebrate Black girlhood. From a discussion about a <a href="https://www.blackenterprise.com/michelle-obama-becoming-curriculum-black-girls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">curriculum for Michelle Obama's Becoming</a>, to remembering <a href="https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/her-own-words-elizabeth-eckford" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Eckford's brave actions with the Little Rock 9</a>, to a reminder about the <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/20-beautiful-women/the-healing-power-of-sisterhood_b_9169968.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">healing power of sisterhood</a>, this episode is dedicated to Black girls everywhere.

Ep 24: To Black Girls!

This week we discuss the University of South Carolina's statue of Richard T. Greener, Harvard's first African American graduate, late educator activist Marva Collins, and how Black women shaped the law banning sex discrimination. USC's Statue: www.jbhe.com/2018/02/university…ck-faculty-member/ Marva Collins: www.biography.com/people/marva-collins-5894 How Black Women Shaped the Law Banning Sex Discrimination: rewire.news/article/2018/02/28/…mination-education/

This week we discuss the University of South Carolina's statue of Richard T. Greener, Harvard's first African American graduate, late educator activist Marva Collins, and how Black women shaped the law banning sex discrimination. USC's Statue: <a href="http://www.jbhe.com/2018/02/university…ck-faculty-member/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jbhe.com/2018/02/university…ck-faculty-member/</a> Marva Collins: <a href="http://www.biography.com/people/marva-collins-5894" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.biography.com/people/marva-collins-5894</a> How Black Women Shaped the Law Banning Sex Discrimination: rewire.news/article/2018/02/28/…mination-education/

Ep 6: Drink Your Water

This week, we celebrate Lauren Underwood, and break down the history of higher ed in the US. 

This week, we celebrate <a href="https://blavity.com/lauren-underwood-is-the-youngest-black-woman-to-serve-in-congress?fbclid=IwAR1YtbzNP6p2E4Wn2tw4Q3-0kMklFaFE8aEFBFHumLxxOPEdYO9cnYqcInY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Underwood</a>, and break down the history of higher ed in the US.

Ep 25: The History of Higher Ed in the US

Tiffany and Autumn discuss their goals for the new year. 

Tiffany and Autumn discuss their goals for the new year.

Ep 40: Onward and Upward

In this episode Autumn talks all things hair education and Black girls with cosmetologist Aminah Green of Hairesteem!

In this episode Autumn talks all things hair education and Black girls with cosmetologist Aminah Green of Hairesteem!

Ep 37: Hairesteem with Aminah Green

This week, Tiffany talks college and career choice with close friend, Devon.

This week, Tiffany talks college and career choice with close friend, Devon.

Ep 28: On Major & Career Choice with Devon

In this episode, Autumn and Tiffany discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of school rankings. The History of School RankingsWhy School Rankings are Meaningless and Harmful

In this episode, Autumn and Tiffany discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of school rankings. <a href="http://www.collegerank.net/history-of-college-rankings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The History of School Rankings</a> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/why-high-school-rankings-are-meaningless-and-harmful/276122/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why School Rankings are Meaningless and Harmful</a>

Ep 15: The History of School Rankings

This week, Tiffany and Autumn jump into some ways they stand in their own way in the workplace. Woman of the Week/History: Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital

This week, Tiffany and Autumn jump into some ways they stand in their own way in the workplace. Woman of the Week/History: <a href="https://diverseeducation.com/article/123886/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital</a>

Ep 36: Getting in Our Own Way

In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate Horace Mann Bond, the first Black president of Lincoln University, Riché Barnes, professor of sociocultural anthropology and assistant dean of social sciences at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, and discuss why Black students quit university more often than their White peers (spoiler: the answer is racism). Riché Barnes bio: www.jbhe.com/2018/01/three-blac…ajor-universities/ Why do black students quit university more often than their white peers? www.theguardian.com/inequality/2018…han-white-peers

In this episode, Tiffany and Autumn celebrate Horace Mann Bond, the first Black president of Lincoln University, Riché Barnes, professor of sociocultural anthropology and assistant dean of social sciences at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, and discuss why Black students quit university more often than their White peers (spoiler: the answer is racism). Riché Barnes bio: <a href="http://www.jbhe.com/2018/01/three-blac…ajor-universities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jbhe.com/2018/01/three-blac…ajor-universities/</a> Why do black students quit university more often than their white peers? <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2018…han-white-peers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theguardian.com/inequality/2018…han-white-peers</a>

Ep 3: HBCUs for The Win!

This week, we discuss this history of Black philanthropy in education, and of course GOAT's latest philanthropic efforts.Shout-out to guest contributor, future Dr. James-Gallaway!

This week, we discuss this history of Black philanthropy in education, and of course GOAT's latest philanthropic efforts. Shout-out to guest contributor, future Dr. James-Gallaway!

Ep 14: The GOAT

Airis Thomas

Tiffany chats with Airis to talk about her undergraduate and work experience at an HBCU. 

Tiffany chats with Airis to talk about her undergraduate and work experience at an HBCU.

Ep 18: On Choosing an HBCU w. Airis Thomas

In this episode, Autumn chats with two young principals, Maya and Marcus, about their experiences as school leaders. 

In this episode, Autumn chats with two young principals, Maya and Marcus, about their experiences as school leaders.

Ep 27: Young, Black, + Principal-ed with Maya and Marcus

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