“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott, Sunday 5/31/2026 at 6:00 PM (EST), guest; Journalist, Professor, and Past Chair, Department of Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville, Dr. Ricky L. Jones

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott, Sunday 5/31/2026 at 6:00 PM (EST), guest; Journalist, Professor, and Past Chair, Department of Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville, Dr. Ricky L. Jones

From Time For An Awakening by Elliott Booker

June 7, 2026 · 3h 21m

About this episode

The episode discusses the attack on Black Studies departments and its implications for Black students and communities.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 5/31/2026 at 6:00 PM (EST), our guest was Journalist, Educator, Professor, and Past Chair, Department of Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville, Dr. Ricky L. Jones. The concerted attack on Black Studies departments across the country is a direct attack on Black people, and our young people at these institutions of higher learning. This subject, and related topics, was part of the dialogue with our guest, the creator of the online series "A Black Professor at a Hostile White University," Dr. Ricky L. Jones. As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. https://www.tiktok.com/@theemperorjones/video/7632077286656822558

People in this episode

Hosts: Bro. Elliott, Bro. Richard

Guest: Dr. Ricky L. Jones

Topics covered

  • Black Studies
  • Higher Education
  • Racism
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Social Justice

Keywords

  • Black Studies
  • Dr. Ricky L. Jones
  • Higher Education
  • Racism
  • Social Justice
  • Cultural Commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville

Books & works: A Black Professor at a Hostile White University

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