Advertise with Googlier.com The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:17:56 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:17:56 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 https://bmeaofmichigan.org/podcast/ en https://bmeaofmichigan.org/podcast/ https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/1/c/b/91cb16de2a7de4c3/BMEA_PODCAST_COVER_1600.jpg The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices BMEA, Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan false BMEA of Michigan podcast@bmeaofmichigan.org episodic no S2 002: The Aftermath - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices The Aftermath - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:50:19 +0000 Welcome back to the BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices. In today's episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Chris Emdin to the podcast. In this episode, the guys discuss the 2020 US Presidential Election (which has yet to be called) and the importance of continuing the work on behalf of students.

]]> Welcome back to the BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices. In today's episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Chris Emdin to the podcast. In this episode, the guys discuss the 2020 US Presidential Election (which has yet to be called) and the importance of continuing the work on behalf of students.

]]> 44:56 false 2 2 full Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan - BMEA S2 001: The Pandemic's Impact on Education - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices The Pandemic's Impact on Education - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:14:06 +0000 Welcome back to the BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices.

In today's episode, we are proud to kick off season 2 of the Podcast!

In this premier episode, hosts, Jerry, Chris, Mike, and Dr. Lewis are joined by school principal Clare McKenna of University Prep Art & Design Middle School located in Detroit, MI. Together, the group engages in a conversation on the impact that the pandemic has on education and what will forever change as a result.

]]> Welcome back to the BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices.

In today's episode, we are proud to kick off season 2 of the Podcast!

In this premier episode, hosts, Jerry, Chris, Mike, and Dr. Lewis are joined by school principal Clare McKenna of University Prep Art & Design Middle School located in Detroit, MI. Together, the group engages in a conversation on the impact that the pandemic has on education and what will forever change as a result.

]]> 45:20 false 2 1 full Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan 006: Tips for a Great School Year - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Tips for a Great School Year - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:10:36 +0000 Welcome back to the BMEA PODCAST - Lifting Our Voices!

In today's episode, "Tips For a Great School Year", Chris and Mike discuss actionable steps and strategies students, parents, and educators can take to make the 2020-2021 school year a success - during a global pandemic - whether you are virtual or in person.

The gentlemen also discuss the latest case of policy brutality against Jacob Blake and its impact on them individually and our society. For Mike and Chris this was yet another example of why it is important that we equip our young people with the tools to dismantle systems of oppression that continue to plague our country and world!

]]> Welcome back to the BMEA PODCAST - Lifting Our Voices!

In today's episode, "Tips For a Great School Year", Chris and Mike discuss actionable steps and strategies students, parents, and educators can take to make the 2020-2021 school year a success - during a global pandemic - whether you are virtual or in person.

The gentlemen also discuss the latest case of policy brutality against Jacob Blake and its impact on them individually and our society. For Mike and Chris this was yet another example of why it is important that we equip our young people with the tools to dismantle systems of oppression that continue to plague our country and world!

]]> 45:56 false 1 6 full Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan 005: The Blueprint - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices The Blueprint - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Sat, 01 Aug 2020 15:26:34 +0000 Welcome back! In today's episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are joined by BMEA Founder and CEO, Dr. Curtis L. Lewis. In this conversation, the men journey through the life of Dr. Lewis and the events and realizations that led to the formation of Black Male Educators Alliance.


For more information on BMEA of Michigan, visit us online at: https://bmeaofmichigan.org/

]]> Welcome back! In today's episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are joined by BMEA Founder and CEO, Dr. Curtis L. Lewis. In this conversation, the men journey through the life of Dr. Lewis and the events and realizations that led to the formation of Black Male Educators Alliance.

For more information on BMEA of Michigan, visit us online at: https://bmeaofmichigan.org/

]]> 01:04:50 false 5 full BMEA, Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan 004: Put On Your Mask First - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Put On Your Mask First - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Tue, 05 May 2020 13:35:48 +0000 Welcome back! In today's episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are join by Dr. Karlin J. Tichenor. In this conversation the men discuss a number of topics including ways educators can support themselves better in an attempt to support others better.

To hear more of Dr. Tichenor's teaching we invite you to attend our free virtual event taking place on May 7th, 2020 at 7pm.

Register at BMEAofMichigan.org/events

Also on this episode, learn about Dr. Tichenor's exceptional journey into getting his Ph. D. all while making huge impacts on his community along the way.

]]> Welcome back! In today's episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are join by Dr. Karlin J. Tichenor. In this conversation the men discuss a number of topics including ways educators can support themselves better in an attempt to support others better.

To hear more of Dr. Tichenor's teaching we invite you to attend our free virtual event taking place on May 7th, 2020 at 7pm.

Register at BMEAofMichigan.org/events

Also on this episode, learn about Dr. Tichenor's exceptional journey into getting his Ph. D. all while making huge impacts on his community along the way.

]]> 51:05 false 4 full BMEA, Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan 003: The Village - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices The Village - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:41:19 +0000 In this episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are join by two special guests: Sterling from Philadelphia and Jason from New York City. Jason and Sterling share the impact work their respective organizations are doing in their cities. 

Also, listeners are introduced to "The Village", a new national collaboration between organizations.

]]> In this episode of The BMEA Podcast, Chris and Mike are join by two special guests: Sterling from Philadelphia and Jason from New York City. Jason and Sterling share the impact work their respective organizations are doing in their cities. 

Also, listeners are introduced to "The Village", a new national collaboration between organizations.

]]> 49:25 false 3 full 002: Education During a Pandemic Education During a Pandemic Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:26:48 +0000 Welcome back to The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices!

In this episode, hosts Chris Waston and Michael Payne talk about the impact of COVID-19 on educators, students, and parents and discuss the many lessons learned during this time that can be used in the future.

Chris and Mike also give the listeners some practical tips to take to stay encouraged, resilient, and productive in these uncertain times.

For more information about BMEA, pleas visit us online at https://bmeaofmichigan.org/

]]> Welcome back to The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices!

In this episode, hosts Chris Waston and Michael Payne talk about the impact of COVID-19 on educators, students, and parents and discuss the many lessons learned during this time that can be used in the future.

Chris and Mike also give the listeners some practical tips to take to stay encouraged, resilient, and productive in these uncertain times.

For more information about BMEA, pleas visit us online at https://bmeaofmichigan.org/

]]> 46:21 false full BMEA, Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan 001: Intro - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Intro - The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices Fri, 06 Mar 2020 03:47:13 +0000 Welcome to The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices! In this launch episode, hosts Chris Waston and Michael Payne introduce listeners to the origins of Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan (BMEA) and tell listeners what they can expect on the show.

Chris and Mike also share their varying paths into the field of education and what drives them to do this work!

]]> Welcome to The BMEA Podcast - Lifting Our Voices! In this launch episode, hosts Chris Waston and Michael Payne introduce listeners to the origins of Black Male Educators Alliance of Michigan (BMEA) and tell listeners what they can expect on the show.

Chris and Mike also share their varying paths into the field of education and what drives them to do this work!

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