If you're like us, you have many questions surrounding covid-19. Enter, Dr. Ivory Dean, who is a scientist with a Ph.D in Cancer Biology. Dr. Dean is trained to understand various disease models and has conducted breast cancer research at UCSF and is now in Washington D.C. finishing a science policy fellowship at the National Science Foundation. We learn how covid-19 came about, why soap (not hand sanitizer) is the real MVP, and some ways to keep you and your family safe.Resources: Support Small Business's in Oakland: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H5k6zzguCjAs8uurgDTNlRFKd1C8pEayJsWcpvCJ5DM/edit?fbclid=IwAR1zCoTSMmUia-2nFIvj-YqtpBCqh2LSBJ9uprpOVk_sbM4WfgasOhWdQzw#gid=0 Rent Relief: https://www.ktvu.com/news/coronavirus-rent-relief-eviction-moratoriums-enacted-across-bay-areaOakland's  COVID Numbers: http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx

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Black People Can't Get Coronavirus? (Part 1)

What Is Oakland Doing To Fight COVID-19? With Councilwoman Lynette McElhaney (Part 2)With so much uncertainty in the world right now with covid-19 influencing our day-to-day lives, we spoke with Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney of District 3, to give us insight on how the virus is impacting the lives of Oakland residents. She informs us of what the city of Oakland is doing to protect renters, the houseless population, and hospitals in need of aid. For information regarding city of Oakland's rent assistance -- https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/rent-adjustment-programFor tax filing and assistance with  unemployment applications --Financial Tax Freedom                                                                     Teddy Teshome: 510-904-4305 

Oakland Vs. The Rona Feat. Councilwoman Lynette McElhaney (Part 2)

Think of this as your go-to, one stop shop for all of your burning HR questions. Our all Black panel of HR specialists share some best practices in the workplace to assist your level up in 2020. They addressed how to escalate matters of concern, how to address the Becky's in the office, our mental health, how to negotiate salary upon hire, and so much more.Our panelists also help demystify their roles as Human Resources and provide some insight on how their Blackness impacts their jobs at the recruiting, hiring/firing, and compensation phases of their job functions.Our panelists ---Matthew Kirby, Owner, Principal Consultant, Honest Human Resources Consulting LLCDuring the day, Matthew works as a People & Culture Partner for a large non profit. Outside of his 9-5, Matthew demystifies stereotypical perceptions of Human Resources through his conversational, engaging and weekly broadcasts of the Honest Human Resources Podcast.Tigist Takele, Associate Director of HR, Gilead SciencesTigist Takele-Maylor, MBA, is a Senior HR professional with over 15 years of HR experience in Biotech, Engineering and Healthcare industries. Tigist's area of expertise is in Leadership Development, Employee Relations and Executive Coaching. She aspires to continue to support people of color and women navigate the workplace as well as transition into Leadership roles.Jordan Cisneros, Recruiting Coordinator, IDEOAs a Recruiting Coordinator for IDEO, a 40 year old global design company, Jordan’s work revolves around using her role to increase access to design for marginalized communities. When she’s not fighting systemic racism in the workplace and beyond, you can find her cuddled with bae at home watching reruns of Insecure.

23. Black On The Job LIVE!

The end of 2019 is near!We started the decade off with a newly elected Black president in Barack Obama, and we're ending it by impeaching a crooked white one, how fitting?There were so many moments this decade that defined  our culture and our lives. This episode isn't exhaustive  of everything but we dig into some of the highlight moments that happened in Oakland, The Bay, and beyond. See yall in 2020! Keep that #ImpeachmentEnergy going into the new year. -The Simones@wokelandpodcast

The Wrap Up of The Decade (#ImpeachmentEnergy)

Let's talk about black people from California...what's the first thing that comes to mind?A WHOLE LOTTA LIES!!!Lol, jk. But in all seriousness, as California natives we've heard alllll the stereotypes about Black people from California: from hippie hoteps to gangbangers to bougie tech people who only date interracially, we've heard it all. And on today's episode, we're going to get into these (whack) stereotypes with two of our friends. DNas from Oakland and host of StreetsIzTalking Radio and Faith, an Oakland-based Educator who is originally from LA.Shoutout to San Jose!  You can find DNas here: @dnasteeFaith - @winfortheculture And us @wokelandpodcastPlease subscribe to our show on Spotify, iTunes, and  Google Play. 

21. California Blacks - The Stereotypes, the facts, and everything in between

Sooooooo.. Your girls attended Afrotech this year and you know we had collect all the deets and provide you with our honest feedback! This is our second year attending the conference (our first time was Afrotech's inaugural year) and it felt so refreshing to be among so many Black professionals. We also discuss some of the social impacts of the conference and we would like to see being offered in the future. 

20 - Let's Talk About Blavity's Afrotech

This episode is for the amplification, storytelling, and healing of Black men. Our panelists share their experiences at the intersection of Blackness and Masculinity. Our all black, male panel discuss many of the myths and stereotypes that plague Black men in everyday life. Our panelists -- Dr. Bedford Palmer II (MODERATOR) is a licensed counseling psychologist and Associate Professor in the Counseling Department at Saint Mary’s College of California. He also co-hosts the Naming It podcast, where he promotes social justice action and awareness through a psychological lens. (Contact @drbfpalmer) Denzel Herrera-Davis is a storyteller, life coach, and consultant living in Oakland, CA. He is the founder of Create The Space, a novel developmental wellness program for men of color that promotes healing, embraces healthy relationships, and challenges traditional notions of masculinity for men of color through shared vulnerability in community workshops and events. (Contact @create_the_space) Leon Sykes aka Dnas is a Oakland native, educator, On-Air host (Streets Is Talking Radio), founding memeber of #510Day, and community leader. All around champion of all things pertaining to Black Oakland.(Contact @dnastee) William Walker has worked in community organizing, secondary and higher public education, and in government administration roles. He currently works as a Capital Projects Intern with the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of San Francisco. Jesse Byrd is an Award-Winning Children’s Book Author and Oakland Native. Besides his original work, Jesse is creating children’s books for ex-NBA players, Public Figures and Non-Profits. (Contact @b.y.r.d)

19. LIVE SHOW! Stereotypes of a Black Man Misunderstood

We felt it was crucial to share the lens of activism on campus from the eyes of a faculty member doing great work at one of the nation's most progressive colleges. Professor Jerome Stewart is the Assistant Professor of Business & Society/Sustainable Business at San Francisco State University and joins us in this conversation surrounding campus activism and how SFSU still has a long way to go in its efforts of creating a safe, autonomous, spaces for Black students and faculty. If you haven’t been on a college campus in some time, this episode lends itself as a guide to the many obstacles Black students and faculty face, even at America’s more progressive universities. The Black Campus Movement of the 1960’s rendered as a catalyst of protests to disrupt the tradition of inequities in higher education and thus created the pathway to Black Student Unions and African American studies throughout the country. This legacy has been transformative in academia and in the presence of Black life on campus however; as our guests on this episode discuss, while there have been many triumphs in the Black plight on college campuses, there is still a long way to go.

18. Should Black Teachers Lead Activism on Campus?

We spoke with Shay and Leo, who are two students fighting the good fight on their PWI, Bay Area college campuses. They detail the militarization of their campuses, the fight to own Black spaces on campuses, and how they don’t feel safe on the college grounds they pay tuition to be on. #blackactivismoncampus If you haven’t been on a college campus in some time, this episode lends itself as a guide to the many obstacles Black students and faculty face, even at America’s more progressive universities. The Black Campus Movement of the 1960’s rendered as a catalyst of protests to disrupt the tradition of inequities in higher education and thus created the pathway to Black Student Unions and African American studies throughout the country. This legacy has been transformative in academia and in the presence of Black life on campus however; as our guests on this episode discuss, while there have been many triumphs in the Black plight on college campuses, there is still a long way to go. Follow Shay on IG @yg_harrison Learn more about BASE @ USF - Black Achievement Success and Engagement - https://www.usfca.edu/academics/special-programs/black-achievement-success-engagement Follow Leo Learn more about Leo's org and get involved with Black Collectivism for Students - www.blackcs.org

17. Black Students Are Leading The Activism Movement on College Campuses

Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.... We haven't quite seen the Warriors struggle with injuries the way they have this season so it was extra painful to see them lose at home to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. But what hurts more is knowing the organization is uprooting to San Francisco which is likely to cause a whole host of issues - more displacement, more gentrification, more traffic, and of course, pricier game tickets. As Bay Area natives we know firsthand what it feels like to be from somewhere that is often overlooked or misrepresented and with the rise of the Golden State Warriors, it felt like a new light and a new appeal had emerged on the entire Bay, namely Oakland. So to see them leave definitely hurts and the people and economy of Oakland are going to feel the biggest impact. While we are not happy about the move (and anticipate high rise condos and possibly a Whole Foods to be constructed around the Oracle), we know the love the players had for the Town and for their dedication to community over the years, we are thankful. They'll truly be missed!

16.5 Dear Simones: The Warriors Are Leaving!

Dating is hard. But dating in the Bay?! That's a whole 'nother story. Welcome to part 3 of the Weird Ass Bay Area Dating Scene series, #Pride edition! This episode centers around the foolishness of the Bay Area dating scene and how the LGBTQIA+ community navigates dating here. Whether you're a transplant or are born and bred here, when it comes to dating you're most likely looking like confusion Susan aka lost AF. We sat down with Nenna, owner of the sex shop, Feelmore in downtown Oakland; Dannie, Co-Founder of Good Vybz; and our good friend, Sidney last week to provide some insight on the queer dating experience -- they spoke about all the different dating apps, some of their favorite parties they frequent, and even some tips on how to properly approach them in-person. Our three guests also opined on how they have mixed emotions of the dating landscape and detail the chasms between the gay and lesbian population and how much of it is rooted in the gender binary, heteronormativity that is often propagated. Be sure to follow: Neena @Feelmore510 Dannie @its.dannie / Good Vybz @goodvbzparty Sidney @ sid_nicious

16. The Weird Bay Area Dating Scene - Pride Edition

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Dr. Palmer and Dr. Hill about the spectrum of mental health and how the trauma African Americans have historically faced still impact us today. In fact, one study reports that, "African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population", and still, we are the least likely to seek help. We discuss the different reasons why seeking help may not be considered an option for some Black people (socio-economic background, stigma of therapy, religion, etc.) and dispel some of the common myths and excuses we often make to convince ourselves therapy isn't for us. They urge those of us who need help to reach out and understand that a crisis does not need to occur for you to access help. We also discuss resources that offer discounted services and the rise of "self-care" and how it is perceived to be at the juncture of privilege. Dr. Palmer and Dr. Hill are co-hosts of Naming it Podcast where they explore the intersections of social justice, psychology and blackness. Be sure to check out their podcast! Follow Naming it Podcast: @namingitpodcast Follow Wokeland: @wokelandpodcast Email us at wokeland@gmail.com

15. Mental Health, Black Psychology and the Privilege of Self Care

Bonus Episode with Naming It Podcast! We talk about mental health myths and we answer a readers question on Dear Simones! Follow: @namingitpodcast and @wokelandpodcast Got a question you want us to answer on air for Dear Simones? Email us at wokeland@gmail.com or DM us!

(BONUS) Mental Health Myths & Dear Simones

Our Season 2 premiere provides for an interesting discussion on the use of the n-word, specifically as it pertains to its use by our non-black homies. Refa One joins us as we dissect the behaviors, intentions, and desires of those wanting to align themselves with Black culture and identity but not realizing how their efforts are inherently discourteous. In this conversation, we also discuss the role of Black people providing space for other people of color (who are not Black/African American) to adopt the use of the word and how in order to move forward, we as Black people, may have to bury the word altogether. Thoughts? We’re also really excited about the premiere of our “Dear Simones” segment where you can email or dm us questions you’d like our expertise on :). This also provides space for you to get to know us more on subjects outside of Bay Area life and culture. Hit us up @wokeland@gmail.com.

14. "N*gga" in The Bay (Season 2 Premiere)

What a dope year it's been with you! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in the last 12 months, joined in on the convos, and debates. We've enjoyed every email, comment, DM, everything -- let's keep it going! Season 2 is coming up soon but in the meantime we're taking a mini break cuz #selfcare. We'll be back in 2019 with some fresh heat! We'll be around still out in these Oakland streets so keep checking out our past episodes (be sure to leave a 5-star review wherever) and say hi when you see us out. Thanks for being part of the Wokeland community. We love yall. Have a great new year and see you next year!

13. Simones Out - Season 1 Finale!

The podcast about Oakland. A sonic cultural ode. From the locals to the transplants, the deep East to the Lower Bottoms, and the kickback to the function. Each month, we'll take a theme and dissect the different nuances of being Black in the Town from historical and current perspectives. Welcome to the land of the woke.

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