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Episode 121

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15th Jan 2024

ep 121. MLK - How he inspired Me

Episode Title: TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

Published Date: 01/15/2024

Duration: 54 minutes, 38 seconds

Episode Page: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/mlk-how-he-inspired-me

Hello and welcome to A Black Executive Perspective Podcast! Today marks MLK birthday, a day traditionally dedicated to celebrating his remarkable achievements and the reasons behind honoring him. However, on this occasion, we will shift our focus to uncovering 11 lesser-known facts about MLK and exploring the reasons why he continues to inspire me.

In This Episode I'll speak about lesser known facts about MLk's life. As well as a perspective of what he really did for all of us.

  1. Stepped up
  2. Uncomfortable
  3. Adversity
  4. Love
  5. Vision

👥 Guest Executive Producer Adrian Alvarado

  1. https://www.adrianalvarado.net/
  2. https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?fetchDeterministicClustersOnly=true&heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAAAddmZsBLbDeHrDWsmq_STb46szp0P-MNI8&keywords=adrian%20alvarado&origin=RICH_QUERY_TYPEAHEAD_HISTORY&position=0&searchId=0605ae69-bf63-4911-a73c-420e919c6798&sid=v%3B.&spellCorrectionEnabled=true
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🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0uEVTh0ios&t=12s
  2. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/black-history-month-2024
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Martin-Luther-King-Jr

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TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective
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About the Podcast: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" offers a deep dive into the corporate world through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by Tony Franklin, aka Tony Tidbit, this podcast shines a light on vital conversations around race, leadership, and diversity, fostering understanding and change.

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Tony Franklin, the esteemed host of "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective," is a dynamic and insightful leader with over 30 years of experience navigating the complexities of corporate America. With a career marked by leadership roles across various industries, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the podcast. His journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

A passionate advocate for change, Tony initiated the groundbreaking "Conversations about Race" series in his workplace following the social unrest of 2020. This series laid the foundation for the podcast, offering a platform for open, honest discussions about race and the Black executive experience in corporate America. Through his engaging conversations with guests, Tony explores themes of adversity, exclusion, and implicit bias, while also highlighting the strategies that have helped break down racial barriers.

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