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Profound Conversations

Karim Ali

The urgency is measurable. According to the National Science Foundation's 2026 State of U.S. Science and Engineering, only 47 percent of Black public-high-school students attended schools offering the full range of mathematics, science and computer-science courses examined by the agency, compared with 55 percent of White students and 69 percent of Asian students. Black students constituted 15 percent of high-school enrollment but only 8 percent of AP science enrollment and 6 percent of AP mathematics enrollment. These and other facts matter.

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  • August 14 · 32 min

    Beyond Mainstreet:

    Rethinking Black Economic Development in an Interconnected World

  • February 17 · 34 min

    Future of Inclusive Investing

    This episode focuses on investment strategies that have historically been underutilized in African American communities due to limited exposure, access restrictions, or lack of culturally relevant financial guidance. Broad-Based Market Investing Here, Jameel Aalim-Johnson explains, in accessible terms: How Nasdaq Composite–level knowledge can unlock investment understanding for everyday people. Why broad index funds, sector funds, and market-weighted products provide low-cost, diversified, and high-growth potential pathways Johnson emphasizes that: Many African American investors mistakenly believe investing requires market timing or stock-picking expertise. In reality, broad composite-based investment vehicles outperform most active investors over time and require minimal technical skill. These instruments serve as an entry ramp for new investors seeking stability and long-term gains. The Profound Conversations Thoughtcast Technical Producer Erika Christie Associate Producer, Wanda Belle, Moderator is Dr. Kevin Washington. Written by Karim Ali. Executive Producer is the AALIANETWORK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S6 · E613
    February 6 · 35 min

    “Knowledge, Lineage, and Responsibility: A Browder Perspective”

    At a moment when information is abundant but wisdom is scarce, Browder’s work challenges audiences to reconsider how they learn, who they trust, and what they do with what they know. What does it mean to pursue knowledge outside dominant institutions—and sustain that pursuit for decades? How does Kemet function not only as history, but as a philosophical and ethical system? What responsibilities come with being part of an intellectual lineage shaped by figures like John Henrik Clarke? How do we navigate truth, power, and contradiction within liberation movements without losing clarity or commitment? These and other important questions will be answered in the enlightening conversation. Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/profoundconversations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profoundconversations/ The Profound Conversations is written by Karim Ali and Wanda Belle. Our moderator is Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Kairi Sankara) PhD. Our Thoughtcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S6 · E9
    January 9 · 19 min

    The future of inclusive investing

    The conversation on wealth creation and financial stability in marginalized communities was reframed for a new generation. The dialogue brought financial heavyweight Dyer, whose remarkable journey has taken him from creative arts to global banking and pioneering ethical finance rooted in Islamic principles. Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with the vexing challenges of our times! In an ever evolving world new ideas and transformative ways of being are the lights at the end of the tunnel. Profound Conversations uses intercultural dialogue, extensive community and organizational engagement to initiate valuable cultural, educational, economic, and policy outcomes. To find out more about our show, our mission, and our conversationalists, please go to: https://www.profoundconvos.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S6 · E8
    Dec 23, 2025 · 33 min

    Guardians of the Narrative: The Fate and Future of Black-Owned Media

    In this episode of Profound Conversations, we enter a dialogue with the stewards of two of the nation’s most enduring African American–owned media institutions—The Washington Informer and The Muslim Journal. Through their histories, struggles, and triumphs, we explore the deeper question: What does it take to sustain authentic Black storytelling in an era where truth itself is contested? Black-owned media outlets have long answered a call larger than journalism. They have stood as protectors of cultural memory, advocates for justice, and interpreters of complex social and political realities affecting Black communities. Yet these institutions operate under unique and often unforgiving pressures: financial precarity, shifting readership habits, political scrutiny, and the constant demand to serve as both chroniclers and defenders of their communities. This conversation brings together leading voices who can speak to the particular ethos, editorial courage, and community-centered missions that distinguish African American–owned outlets from mainstream media—and from one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S6 · E7
    Dec 9, 2025 · 26 min

    Equitable Health by Design

    Exploring mental health crises in Hispanic and Indigenous Native American populations in the Southwest.

  • S6 · E4
    Oct 21, 2025 · 20 min

    The American Experiment

    Knowledge, Mercy, and the Ongoing Test of Democracy, Part II

  • S6 · E1
    Sep 30, 2025 · 26 min

    Gaslighting

    Reclaiming Our Collective Reality

  • S5 · E27
    Jul 29, 2025 · 28 min

    Breath, Power, and Presence: Changa Bell on Life Force and Liberation

    Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with the vexing challenges of our times! In an ever evolving world new ideas and transformative ways of being are the lights at the end of the tunnel. Profound Conversations uses intercultural dialogue, extensive community and organizational engagement to initiate valuable cultural, educational, economic, and policy outcomes. To find out more about our show, our mission, and our conversationalists, please go to: https://www.profoundconvos.com You can find our PODCAST on all major podcast platforms. Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/profoundconversations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profoundconversations/ Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level. www.MLPN.life The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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