In this episode, Dr. Robin Martin joins CJ at the table to explore what it means to lead in today’s political and social climate, particularly as Black people navigating an anti-Blackness, often dehumanizing society. Using bell hooks’ powerful quote, “Rage is a necessary aspect of resistance struggle. Rage can act as a catalyst inspiring courageous action,” as our anchor, Dr. Martin invites us to consider how rage can serve not as a force of destruction, but as a catalyst for transformation, healing, and courageous leadership. Drawing from hooks’ Killing Rage: Ending Racism, this candid conversation illuminates key themes that interrogate the intersections of race, gender, representation, and love. 

This episode is about asking the right questions, honoring our rage as righteous and necessary, and using it to reimagine leadership, innovation, and Black community power in the now.