Seeking Your Own Liberation with Phyllis Alexander | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Phyllis Alexander, an elder who describes herself as a consultant to liberation, about how she became someone who wants to help her community heal.
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"What I Do Matters": Realizing Your Impact with PA Bucks | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes PA Bucks, a local rapper and community leader, to talk about how he went from growing up in a shaky home to becoming a role model for kids in similar places.
"Everyone Is a Philosopher" with Wilfredo Melendez | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Wilfredo Melendez about his journey to studying philosophy and his love for wrestling with questions that don't always have answers.
A Deep Reflection on Life with Onaje Muid | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with Onaje Muid to share the importance of loving those around you, fighting for Black empowerment, and restoring the village.
Lifting As You Climb with Aisha Rilwanu and Florence Nabi | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Aisha Rilwanu and Florence Nabi, two 2024 participants in the Mandela Washington Fellowship, which brings young leaders from Africa annually to the U.S.
"Nobody Handed Me Anything": Black Love, Leadership, and Authenticity with Kumari Ghafoor-Davis | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, a social worker, wife, and mother, about the importance of positive leadership, the damage of anti-Blackness, and the work of spreading love.
"I Didn't Birth Babies to Bury Them" with Kimberley Alexander | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Kimberley Alexander, Executive Director of Moms of Black Boys United, to talk about the national organization's work and the fear Black moms feel for their sons every day.
"Curiosity Kills the Cat, But I Haven't Died Yet": A Conversation with Najah Wakil | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with Najah Wakil to talk about her ongoing journey of discovering herself and the idea of collective victory.
"A Lot of People Need Healers": A Conversation with Kenyatta Uqdah | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Kenyatta Uqdah about growing up in Bethlehem and Baltimore, being a child of divorce, and his ongoing goal of being a healer for other people.
"Learning to Be Great Changed Me": A Conversation with Raoul "Great" McFall | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes his friend Raoul "Great" McFall to talk about his journey from being a regular inmate to being a great father, and a great person.
"Nobody Should Fall Through the Cracks": A Conversation with Shoshanah Tornberg | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Shoshanah Tornberg, a Rabbi and leader in the Allentown Jewish community, who shares her thoughts on Jewish faith in today's world.
Love, Growth, and Fatherhood with Michael Richardson | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with his friend Michael Richardson to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, addiction, and his desire to be known simply as a loving father.
Looking Out for Our Older Generations: A Conversation with Carmen Bell | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Carmen Bell, Director of Healthy Aging at United Way Lehigh Valley, to discuss the needs of our elders and the importance of connecting between generations.
"Thanks, We Got It From Here": A Conversation with Zaleeae Sierra and Arielle Brown | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts talks to Zaleeae Sierra and Arielle Brown to break down the difference in generations and the experience of young people in today's world.
Libraries, Mental Health, and Everything In-Between: A Conversation with PANO's Anne Gingerich | Let's Talk
On this episode of Let's Talk, Dr. Batts dives into the world of nonprofits and nonprofit aid with Anne Gingerich, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO).
It’s Broken and It Needs to Be Fixed: A Conversation with REFORM's Cody Bright | Let's Talk
Dr. Batts is back with another episode of Let's Talk, this time welcoming Cody Bright from REFORM Alliance to talk about parole and probation reform.
Parenting Advice From the 'Poet of Peace': A Conversation with Saide Saddiq-Cisse | Let's Talk
Dr. Batts welcomes author Saide Saddiq-Cisse, who talks about his personal experiences as a father and navigating high conflict in co-parenting situations.
Sitting Down with an Elder: A Conversation with Walter Beach III | Let's Talk
Dr. Batts sits down with a community elder, former NFL football player Walter Beach III, for a conversation about his life, experiences, family and more.
Turning Pressure Into Diamonds: A Conversation with Dr. Angelique Orr | Let's Talk
Dr. Batts is back with another episode of Let's Talk, this time welcoming Dr. Angelique Orr for a conversation about her life journey, community organizing, self-love, and more.
Clean Air, Clean Water, and the Fight for Environmental Justice: A Conversation with Ruth Santiago | Let's Talk
Dr. Batts welcomes Ruth Santiago, a climate activist, attorney, and member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, for a conversation about climate change, environmental justice, and more.