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This podcast is a conversartion in history and humanities as they relate to the African Diaspora with a heavy focus on Black American creative output. It is primarily a conversation between history scholar Dr. Neil Vaz and humanities scholar and artist Trent Tomengo.
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Special Guest: Demetrius Smith (opens the original)
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In this episode, Professor Trent Tomengo has an insightful conversation with his colleague Professor Demetrius Smith. Professor Smith discusses everything from his upbringing in Central Florida to his teaching philosophy.
Dr. Neil Vaz Goes to Ghana (Part V) (opens the original)
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In this episode, Dr. Vaz wraps up his report on his recent trip to Ghana. He discusses how the current country of Ghana was founded, how it got it's name, and the efforts of its first president, Kwame Nkrumah, to establish a "United States of Africa" in 1957. Giving details on why that initiative failed, he also discusses the current political challenges facing countries on the African continent.
Dr. Neil Vaz Goes to Ghana (Part IV) (opens the original)
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In this episode Dr. Neil Vaz shares with Professor Trent Tomengo what the Africa trip did for him and why the knowledge of self begets security and stability in one's self-esteem.
Special Guest: Former Student, Eddie Bouey (opens the original)
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In this episode Professor Tomengo's former student, Eddie Bouey, was invited on to discuss the impact of his courses on Mr. Bouey's life. They discuss everything from Greek mythology to the impact of Black professors on Black college students in the classroom.
Dr. Neil Vaz Goes to Ghana (Part III) (opens the original)
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In this part 3 episode of Neil Vaz's trip to Ghana, the professor continues to share with Professor Trent Tomengo his experience. Answering Professor Tomengo's questions pertaining to how the trip transformed Vaz's psychology, Vaz delves into the nuances of Ghanaian history and the Asante participation in the transatlantic slave trade.
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