Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Sharif El-Mekki. Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, the Center exists to ensure there will be equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural backgrounds and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. El-Mekki has been recognized by President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey for his school, Mastery Charter Shoemaker, which has been awarded the prestigious EPIC award for three consecutive years as being amongst the top three schools in the country for accelerating students’ achievement levels. The Shoemaker Campus was also recognized as one of the top ten middle school and top ten high schools in the state of Pennsylvania for accelerating the achievement levels of African-American students. Instagram @centerblacked and @fellowshipbmec

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Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Paulette Granberry Russell, president of National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE). A leading national voice on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, Russell's research interests include gender equity in STEM, campus culture and its impact on marginalized communities. With over 20 years advising on diversity and inclusion efforts, her passion is in dismantling structural racism to create more equitable experiences for faculty, students and staff of color.

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Hosts Justin Stewart ⁠and ⁠Dr. Antija Allen⁠ are joined by Danielle Mitchell, founder and CEO of Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR). Recognized by Black Health Connect’s 40 under 40 for 2024, Mitchell has established influential relationships with key stakeholders, such as the White House, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), and the Diversity Network. BWICR provides access to resources, tools, and networks that empower, educate, and help Black women, men, and minorities thrive in the clinical research industry.

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