Apr 25, 2022
Mark Richardson is the Founder and President of Unfinished Business. Unfinished Business, based in Madison, Wi, focuses on career coaching, DEI consulting, and talent recruitment. In this episode of Black Oxygen we discuss Mark’s journey to Wisconsin, the great resignation, and his journey through grief. He reminds us...
Apr 18, 2022
DeVon Wilson, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the School of Letters and Science at UW-Madison, experienced deep loss and grief near the beginning of the pandemic with the passing of one of his best friends. He says, “grieving during a pandemic is difficult … I learned that I couldn’t do it...
Apr 11, 2022
Fatou Ceesay, owner of Carisu Homecare, says, “with Alzheimer’s you lose your loved one twice.” Alzheimer’s disease is the 5th leading cause of death for people in the United States. In addition, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is highest among African Americans. This week on...
Apr 4, 2022
In discussing the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, Rudy Bankston says, “success and celebrity do not negate one’s humanity.” In this episode of Black Oxygen Rudy and I cover a lot topics including the now infamous Oscars incident, the lessons that we can learn individually and locally regarding...