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April 18, 2021 98 mins

Sociologist, Author and Higher Education Leader, Dr. A. Rafik Mohamed reflects on the intersections of storytelling and politics in remembering (recalling) his journey from D.C. to California, while re-membering (putting together again) a feeling of home. He and Dr. Kecia also square off on a hip hop trivia challenge to (possibly) end their 20+ year East Coast/West Coast beef [Timestamp: 53:45-1:04]!

Rafik’s More Than Metaphors Playlist contributions:

  • King of Rock © 1985 Run DMC
  • Can’t Truss It © 1991 Public Enemy
  • Ain’t No Future in Yo’ Frontin’ © 1991 MC Breed

Feel free to enjoy the playlist on Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal. Search for: More Than Metaphors: The Playlist.

Have questions, ideas or interested in hearing a particular post from drkeciab.com brought into the podcast? Email Dr. Kecia: dr.kecia@drkeciab.com or leave a message at https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message. Who knows, we might even play your message on the air!

You can also watch the interview on YouTube.

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