Parhaat Black Leaders Podcastit (2025)

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Be Like Water: Natural Movement in Martial Arts & Leadership with Jori Pisilä 51:57

19d ago51:57

51:57

Jori Pisilä, Head of Sales at Bayer Consumer Healt in Finland, 4th degree black belt in Boreal Han Moo Do What do martial arts and leadership have in common? Effortlessness, adaptability, and precision. In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, I sit down with Jori Pisilä—Head of Sales at Bayer Consumer Health and a 4th-degree black belt in …

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Getting Things Done with Claus Raasted 41:50

1M ago41:50

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Claus Raasted—a creative powerhouse who has authored 46 books, organized over 1,000 events, and delivered 100 keynotes in just 100 days. Together, they dive into the art of getting things done in a world where action is the ultimate advantage. From making tough deci…

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The Leadership Edge: Mastering AI with Edgar Perez 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva and AI expert Edgar Perez delve into why artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape, much like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu revolutionized MMA. BJJ became essential for success because it introduced a completely new dimension to the fight, forcing athletes to adapt or lose…

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Resilient and Human-Centric Leadership with Gudrun Snorradottir 42:21

2M ago42:21

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, we sit down with Guðrún Snorradóttir, an executive coach with a background in applied positive psychology and a passion for future-focused leadership. Drawing parallels between martial arts and leadership, we explore topics like building resilience under pressure, mastering emotional intelligence, le…

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From White Belt to Black Belt: Mastering the Stages of Leadership with Jason Shupp 59:00

4M ago59:00

59:00

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, host Aslak de Silva welcomes Jason Shupp, the experienced leader of Ferguson Roofing and host of the From There to Here podcast, for a deep dive into the journey of leadership growth. Using the martial arts belt system as a metaphor, they explore how leaders progress from the early days of the "white…

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Mastering Leadership with Anna Kuusela: The Coach’s Guide to Progress and Precision 50:45

4M ago50:45

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership, Aslak de Silva is joined by Anna Kuusela (M.Sc. (Econ), ICF Executive Coach, Ex-Big4, and former ballerina), the founder and CEO of EDGE Leadership. Anna specializes in transforming the most influential leaders and leadership teams through creative insight, emotional intelligence, and relational mast…

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Unleashing Inner Strength: Tapping into Sisu with Dr. Elisabet Lahti 50:07

5M ago50:07

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva is joined by Dr. Elisabet Lahti, an expert in inner strength and the Finnish concept of sisu. They explore how sisu—a unique blend of determination, grit, and resilience in the face of adversity—can be applied to leadership challenges. Drawing from her research and persona…

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Breaking Through the Block: Mastering Leaders Block with Ritu G. Mehrish 39:49

5M ago39:49

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In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with executive coach and author Ritu G. Mehrish to dive deep into the concept of Leaders Block—a phenomenon where even the most seasoned leaders can feel stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from their purpose. Drawing parallels to martial arts, where practitioners…

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Feras Alhlou: Mastering Strategic Leadership with a Black Belt Mindset 37:35

6M ago37:35

37:35

In this episode of the Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and co-founder of E-Nor, a leading digital analytics consultancy that he successfully led to an acquisition by Dentsu, one of the world’s largest advertising and digital marketing agencies. With a p…

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Alf Rehn and the Yin-Yang and contradictions of Leadership 38:22

6M ago38:22

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In this episode of "The Black Belt in Leadership," we sit down with Alf Rehn, a professor of innovation, design, and management, to explore the paradoxes and complexities of modern leadership. We delve into how leaders can effectively balance being both strong visionaries and supportive team players, how to navigate the fine line between decisivene…

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4 Core Lessons from Martial Arts 23:27

7M ago23:27

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In this episode I will tell my own background and how did I get into martial arts. Sharing 4 core lessons I have learned and wrote about as a co-authoer of the book Winner's Mindset: Peak Performance Strategies for Success. Starting from doing things right and finding your do and purpose. Sharing a real-life examples about using feedback from my da…

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A piece of joy and hope with T Mychael Rambo 53:37

3y ago53:37

53:37

Vocalist, Emmy Award-winning actor, motivational speaker, emcee, auctioneer, community organizer, arts educator, and committed volunteer, T Mychael Rambo spreads some cheer and hope through his story of being homeless, sitting on the bench outside of the Ordway theatre in St Paul MN, watching people come and go to being an actor on the stage at the…

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James Dallas: Rising from an Inferiority Complex to the C-Suite 56:54

3y ago56:54

56:54

Mr. James Dallas, a man of faith, seasoned executive, and agent of change in large domestic and international corporate settings, helps people navigate their lives in the face of daunting circumstances. James shares details with host Dr. Sylvia Bartley about how he evolved from a young man who grew up in the segregated south with an inferiority com…

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Spreading kindness with Erica Simmons 57:59

3+ y ago57:59

57:59

Erica Simmons, Storyteller Strategist and Lifestyle Photographer in Atlanta, tells her own story of gratitude and thankfulness after experiencing a life-changing car accident in 2009.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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Catching up with Kim Nelson 53:27

3+ y ago53:27

53:27

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Kim Nelson, retired Senior Vice President of External Relations for General Mills Inc, President of the General Mills Foundation, and Independent Board Director at Colgate-Palmolive, Cummins Inc., and Tate & Lyle, to learn about Kim’s career journey from an assistant Marketing Manager to the highest-ranking Bl…

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From Powerless to Positivity with Kellen Rashad Nins 55:18

3+ y ago55:18

55:18

Kellen Rashad Nins, attendance liaison at Central High School and creator and founder of the Uposit.me app and social media, discusses positivity in our lives, and boldly recounts his personal journey through the criminal justice system as a confused young man, and how it impacted his drive to help kids stay positive and navigate the world.…

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Advancing Equity in Home Ownership 56:41

3+ y ago56:41

56:41

In Minnesota, only 24% of African American households own their home, compared with 77% of white households. Dondi Edwards, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Home Lending, joins Dr. Bartley to talk about the history of home ownership in America, including practices like racial covenants and redlining. Dondi discusses the initiative he is leading i…

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Up Close and Personal with Robyn Robinson 59:38

3+ y ago59:38

59:38

Robyn Robinson joins host Dr. Sylvia Bartley to talk about her experiences as the first African American primetime news anchor in the state of Minnesota, her stint in politics, love for the arts and the entrepreneur behind her Rox jewelry line.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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One-on-One with Dr. Lonnie Johnson, inventor and entrepreneur 55:12

3+ y ago55:12

55:12

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Dr. Lonnie Johnson in his Research and Development building in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is an inventor and entrepreneur. He is well known for his invention of the Super Soaker®, which became the number one selling toy in America and the Јоhnѕоn Тhеrmоеlесtrіс Еnеrgу Соnvеrtеr (ЈТЕС), аn еngіnе thаt соnvеr…

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Managing Reproductive Health for Black Women 58:38

3+ y ago58:38

58:38

Statistics show Black women and their babies have worse health outcomes than their white peers. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Dr. Kristin Oates, OBGYN at Atlanta Gynecology and Obstetrics, Terra Cole Brown, Executive Director at Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, and Shakita Thomas Kpetay from Remnants of Hope Coaching and Cons…

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Breaking the Stigma of Mental and Emotional Health 59:50

3+ y ago59:50

59:50

According to the CDC, 1-in-5 Americans will experience mental health illness in a given year, 1-in-25 Americans live with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, and according to the Lancet Psychiatry Journal, 1-in-8 Covid Patients are diagnosed with a first-time mental illness like anxiety and depression…

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Hope in the Struggle: A reflective conversation with civil rights icon and author Dr. Josie R. Johnson 59:46

3+ y ago59:46

59:46

Civil rights icon Dr. Josie R. Johnson, author of "Hope in Struggle: A Memoir," reflects with host Dr. Sylvia Bartley about the civil rights era of today compared to the early civil rights movement. As we live through COVID, racial reckoning, and natural disasters, Dr. Johnson shares her hopes and fears for our children and community. Dr. Johnson q…

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Minneapolis Leads a National Conversation on Public Safety 50:14

3+ y ago50:14

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Public safety is an issue on the minds of many with the surge in violence and gun homicides during the pandemic. Dr. Sylvia Bartley moderates a conversation with Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins and Minneapolis Councilmembers Jeremiah Ellison and Phillipe Cunningham about public safety in Minneapolis. They discuss what has cha…

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How to Keep Our Children Safe as They Return to School 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

56:37

Three Minnesota Superintendents, Dr. Kim Hiel, Dr. Theresa Battle, and Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams, join Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss how we can keep our kids safe as they return to class, the challenges of the Delta Variant, and what is being done to protect children.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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Black Women are Leading the Way for Entrepreneurs 59:49

3+ y ago59:49

59:49

Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Audra Robinson (founder and CEO of Rocky Robinson) and Kenya McKnight (President and CEO of Black Women's Wealth Alliance). They discuss the accomplishments, resiliency, and challenges that Black entrepreneurs have seen over the last year and how Black women are forging the way for themselves and future leaders."…

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Cultivating Community with Houston White 56:02

3+ y ago56:02

56:02

On this week's episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley has a conversation with North Minneapolis native, Houston White. Mr. White is an entrepreneur and community leader who has dedicated his life to uplifting the Black community. Listen in to hear about "H. White Men's Room", his Black Excellence clothing brand, and a conversation about the importance of a st…

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A Look at the Career of Gary Hines 57:43

3+ y ago57:43

57:43

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley interviews the Musical Director of the three times Grammy award-winning The Sounds of Blackness. Gary shares the history of the Sounds of Blackness, their purpose, successes, and what keeps him grounded to produce some of the most inspiring, uplifting music of all times.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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What will it take to end the pandemic? 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

56:37

What will it take to end the pandemic and what are the reasons for vaccine hesitancy? Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Dr. Zeke J McKinney MD, Occupational Medicine Specialist at Health Partners, Park Nicollet, Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio MD, MPH, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at UCare Minnesota, and Registered Nurse for Infection Preve…

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Gun Violence: Getting the Call that Your Child is Gone 55:46

3+ y ago55:46

55:46

A parent's greatest fear is finding out their child is gone. LaTanya Black, Angela Hayes, and Kalila Corey are three mothers who have experienced this nightmare and lost their children to gun violence. These brave parents join Dr. Sylvia Bartley for a powerful episode of both grief and call to action.…

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Getting to Know Representative Ilhan Omar 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

This week, Dr. Sylvia Bartley has a one-on-one conversation with Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Among other topics, they discuss why she chose to pursue a career in politics, and what she hopes to accomplish moving forward.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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Moving Forward With Purpose 58:41

4y ago58:41

58:41

This week Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Anika Bowie, Alberder Gillespie, and Elizer Darris to discuss the one year anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd, the 100 year anniversary of the massacre in Tulsa and community safety in Minneapolis.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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Prioritizing and Destigmatizing Mental Health 57:52

4y ago57:52

57:52

May is Mental Health Awareness month, so today Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes three mental health professionals from the Mary Ellen Strong Foundation to discuss the differences between emotional health versus mental health. They also discuss the importance of finding a mental health professional that works for you.…

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Getting to Know the Minneapolis NAACP 56:56

4y ago56:56

56:56

Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Cynthia Wilson, the Second Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP and PJ Hill, the Third Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP. They will discuss what steps need to take place to eradicate systemic racism in Minneapolis and what the Minneapolis branch of the NAACP are doing for community involvement.…

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Fostering Leadership in a Hot Button World 56:14

4y ago56:14

56:14

Community activism has become increasingly important in the past year. Part of AALF's mission as an organization is to foster leaders who embody Black Excellence. Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Brianna Carey, Jewelean Jackson, and Chaz Sandifer to discuss their experience in the Josie R Johnson Leadership Academy, as well as their personal brand…

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Alliance of Alliances – A Perspective from Corporate Leaders 59:06

4y ago59:06

59:06

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits downs with four Sr. Business leaders, Peter Frosch, President & CEO Greater MSP; Rod Young, President & CEO - Delta Dental of Minnesota, Lynn Casey: Chair, The Itasca Project and Tim Welsh, Vice Chairman, at U.S Bank, to hear their perspective on the outcomes of the Chauvin trial, systemic racism and the critical works …

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A Time For Deep Reflection 53:54

4y ago53:54

53:54

As we live through these tumultuous times with the fatal shooting of Duante Wright amid the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd, three Twin Cities community leaders, Deborah Watts, Rose McGee, and Alberder Gillespie, sit down with Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley to express what’s on their hearts and what we need to do for change to happen fo…

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The State of Play in MN and GA 59:40

4y ago59:40

59:40

While the world watches the Derek Chauvin case unfold in Minneapolis, several states around the country have passed voting bills blatantly aimed at making voting more difficult. Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Nkechi Taifa, Cynthia Roseberry and Alberder Gillespie to discuss the state of play in Minneapolis and GA, the parallels to past civil right…

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Keeping The Faith Alive with Ravyn Miller 58:14

4y ago58:14

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This week, Dr. Sylvia Bartley has a one-on-one conversation with Ravyn Miller, a corporate Executive, about keeping spiritually strong and thriving in the workplace. They discuss, healthcare disparities, the importance of Diversity and inclusion, the importance of staying mentally well and being honest about mental health boundaries while the world…

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Announcing The African American Leadership Forum's Alliance of Alliances 59:41

4y ago59:41

59:41

In partnership with members of a Black professional fraternity, the Itasca Project, and GREATER MSP, the African American Leadership Forum announced an initiative Alliance of Alliances, to address racial inequities in the Twin Cities region in a new and transformational way. Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Duchesne Drew, President at Minnesota Pu…

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Surviving and Thriving: COVID-19 Pandemic survival guide for Black Women and Their Families 59:44

4y ago59:44

59:44

Black women occupy a space at the epicenter of racial and gender bias, therefore, prioritizing our physical and mental health is key. Join our conversation with Linda Goler Blount, CEO of the Black Women's Health Initiative, for a discussion encompassing everything from racial bias in healthcare, to meditation techniques for mental wellness.…

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Realizing Wakanda - A Discussion around the Future of Our Children's Education 59:03

4y ago59:03

59:03

In today's conversation around education, Dr. Sylvia Bartley discusses insights from the recent conference presented by the African American Leadership Forum called "Realizing Wakanda: Educating and Nurturing the Brilliance of our Black Scholars." Joining the conversation is Rose McGee - an author, educator, and practitioner, Kevin Lindsey - an AAL…

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What a Kidney Transplant Means for You or a Loved One 53:56

4y ago53:56

53:56

Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Dr. Ajay Israni and Dr. Warren McKinney to discuss the ins and outs of kidney transplants. Tune in to this informative show about the intricacies of kidney transplantation as well as the strides being made for racial equity for organ transplants.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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Finding and Navigating Opportunities in Corporate America with Artie Miller 59:15

4y ago59:15

59:15

Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Artie Miller, who has worked in the corporate and nonprofit world for over 40 years. His experience includes Wells Fargo, Medtronic, and General Mills and universities such as Michigan State and Denison University. He and Dr. Bartley discuss his career and experience as an African American person working in corpora…

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A Conversation with Senator Tina Smith 50:47

4y ago50:47

50:47

This week we are joined by Minnesota Senator Tina Smith to discuss her take on the current state of affairs in our country. Listen in to hear her experience with the January 6th insurrection, and what bills she is working on getting passed to promote equality within the workforce.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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We Succeed Together 58:16

4y ago58:16

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Our annual leadership conference is fast approaching, and we want you to join us for a three day event centered around Collectivism, Innovation, and Activation. Our three guests this week join Dr. Sylvia Bartley to discuss the impact this event has made on their personal and professional lives, as well as information on how you can attend. Guests o…

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The Importance of Black Business Ownership 58:36

4y ago58:36

58:36

This week we discuss the importance of diversifying the landscape of business ownership. Generational wealth is historically missing in our community, and part of correcting this pattern is encouraging young entrepreneurs. Tune in to our conversation with two young business owners about what drew them to entrepreneurship, and why this matters to ou…

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Creating a Curriculum to Foster Black Excellence 53:16

4y ago53:16

53:16

The education gap for African American students is not a new topic, however maybe the approach has been all wrong. This week we are discussing the upcoming Realizing Wakanda Forum, to discuss how a curriculum focused on Black/Afro centric education will help students thrive. Join our discussion about how education needs to focus on Black Excellence…

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The Power of Words and Mobilization 55:53

4y ago55:53

55:53

In the wake of the January 6th insurrection on the Capitol, we as a country have to decide how to move forward. Dr. Sylvia Bartley invites you to join this round table discussion about the power of words and what our community can do to recover.Kirjoittanut African American Leadership Forum

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2020 Retrospective with Ncheki Taifai 52:20

4y ago52:20

52:20

The incomparable Ncheki Taifai joins us this week as we look back on 2020, and look forward to the new year. From racial injustice, to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year has been exhausting. But as we move forward to 2021, there is always hope for a brighter future.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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What to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines 59:05

4y ago59:05

59:05

On the day of this recording, President Elect Joe Biden has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are joined by four health care professionals to examine what that means for our community, and to clarify information surrounding the vaccine.Kirjoittanut The African American Leadership Forum

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