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In its 13th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.

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On the next episode of The Perkins Platform, I am thrilled to welcome the brilliant sociologist Dr. Jennifer Patrice Sims! A trailblazer in the study of race, identity, and the social constructs that shape our world, Dr. Sims brings an unmatched depth of insight to our discussion. Dr. Sims is the author of three groundbreaking books, including the recently released, The Fallacies of Racism (2024), Mixed-Race in the US & UK (2020), and The Sociology of Harry Potter (2012). Her work has sparked conversations globally, challenging how we think about race, racism, and the ways these ideas are shared and reproduced. 🏆 With accolades like the Stanford M. Lyman Distinguished Book Award and the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award, Dr. Sims' impact on the field of sociology—and on her students—is nothing short of remarkable. Join our conversation on Wednesday, November 27 (6pm) for what promises to be an amazing conversation!
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On-Demand Episodes

On Wednesday, May 26 @ 12pm EST, Professor Thomas Hatch joins us to discuss his latest book, The Education We Need for a Future We Can't Predict (Corwin, 2021) which focuses on the efforts to create more powerful learning... more

Join us on Wednesday, May 19 @ 6pm EST for an informative talk with Principal, Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta, and 5th grade teacher, Ms. Lucile Middleton, of Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School (TMALS) to discuss how their... more

Join us on Wednesday, May 5 (6pm EST) for a conversation with keynote speaker and author Mark Greene. Mark writes and consults on relational practices, diversity/inclusion and masculinity for organizations world wide. He... more

In celebration of the 100th broadcast of the Perkins Platform, special guest and former New Orleans Mayor, Mitch Landrieu, joins us to discuss his New York Times best-selling book and leadership in Louisiana. Mitch Landrieu was the... more

Join us on Wednesday, April 21 @ 11:30pm EST for a two-part informative conversation. First, my daughter, Arin, will join me to discuss the award-winning book, The Poisoned City, by Anna Clark. Ms. Clark, a journalist living in Detroit... more

The Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) is an organization that strives to decrease chronic absenteeism by pairing trained volunteers with children and their families to provide them with the advocacy, resources and services necessary to... more

Once a homeless teenage mother, Fatihah Abdur-Rahma is now living her dream as an Elementary School Principal in Camden. Join us on April 7 @ 12pm to hear her incredible and inspiring journey to principalship. Fatihah is a passionate... more

Asian-American stereotypes have persisted since the early 1960s when the model minority stereotype first emerged. This broadcast is dedicated to a conversation about how Asian-Americans as the fastest growing minority group... more

Tune into this final in the series about how black children are oriented to American Society. This broadcast features a panel of black women and mothers of girls to discuss their words of wisdom given to their daugthers. Recently, the Talk that... more

Tune into this special 1-hour broadcast featuring a panel of incredible black men and fathers of boys to discuss the cautions and concerns about becoming a black man in America or what has been referred to as "the talk". Black men... more

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