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East vs West: Feminism and Colorism

 Join us special with Akida Bintee Islam Nooha as we discuss her experience as a brown Muslim woman in the United States and Bangladesh. 

Senegal: Political Systems and Elections

This week’s hot topic contains a new segment on TJGS: the special focus on West Africa. Season four will explore the comparative similarities and differences between Western and Eastern nations!!! Join us with special guest Dr. Korka Sall as we discuss elections and democracy in Senegal. 

The Colonized Mind and African Psyche

Join us special with Baraka Wambua Osborne as we discuss how the colonized mind has impacted the African psyche, those of the African diaspora, education, self-esteem and how we can liberalize the colonized mind.

Changes in Global Superpower: From an Asian Perceptive

Join us with special guest Manasvi Bantawa as we discuss how changes in global superpower will affect democracy in Asian countries and what this change means for the United States.

International Voices: Ethiopia

This week’s hot topic is a continuation of the International Voices segment!!! The International Voices segment features international students who are visiting the United States and their American experience. How can conflicts back home affect one’s American experience? What are some of the culture schools migrants experience when visiting the United States? Tune into our discussion with Dawit Kahesay. 

The Minimum Wage

Join Bintou Fofana and guest star Destiny Perkins in an engaging discussion and poetic performance about the reality of living on the minimum wage.

First-Generation Immigrates and College Students

This week’s hot topic is inspired by the international voices segment: first-generation immigrates and college students with special guest Kofi Mensah and Barry Crentsil. What are the stigmas that come with being first-generation? Tune into our discussion with Kofi Mensah and Barry Crentsil. 

International Voices: Zimbabwe

This week’s hot topic contains a new segment on TJGS! The international voices segment will future international students who are visiting the United States and their American experience.

Are Americas living in their own worlds? And how does this make them blind to the issues other Americans and immigrants experience? Tune into our discussion with international exchange student Rutendo Mavunga.

Toxic Masculinity and Traditional Masculine Norms

This week’s hot topic was chosen by our listeners on our Instagram! Join us to discuss toxic masculinity and traditional masculine norms with Rudra Schultz-Ray. 

International Voices: Morocco

This week’s episode contains a new segment on TJGS! The international voices segment will future international students who are visiting the United States and their American experience.
The way America is portrayed in the media, is it the reality of living in America? Tune into our discussion with international exchange student Ibtissame Bourhnane.