In this episode of The Legal Lens Podcast, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes Dr. Anthony A. Samad, Executive Director of the Mervyn Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute, based at California State University Dominguez Hills.
A longtime scholar, political analyst, author, and community leader, Dr. Samad breaks down the 50-year cycle of racial and political backlash in America, shares the legacy of the late statesman and legislator, The Honorable Mervyn M. Dymally, and delivers a no-holds-barred critique of historical erasure, false allies, and misguided hope for the African-American community.
Dr. Samad also provides listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the Dymally Institute’s groundbreaking programs, including the Dymally Fellows program, international student travel, mentorship, and the annual Mervyn Dymally Jazz & Arts Festival, which raises funds to preserve Black history and prepare the next generation of leaders.
Find out more about the Dymally International Jazz and Arts Festival here.
Key Topics Covered:
- The 50-Year Cycle of Racial Suppression in U.S. History
- The Legacy and Mentorship of Hon. Mervyn Dymally
- How the Dymally Institute is Empowering the Next Generation
- Why We Must Fight Historical Erasure and Build Permanence
- From Policy to the Streets: Why African-American Communities Must Rethink Our Present and our Future
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