Best J Cornelius Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 53: Reclaiming the Black Past with Todd Johnson 36:30

1y ago36:30

36:30

Listen to this exciting episode where Philip talks with Todd Johnson, executive director of the Johnston County Heritage Center in Smithfield, North Carolina, as they discuss the upcoming September 30th event, Reclaiming the Black Past: An Artifactual Journey.

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Episode 52: Kin with Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford 30:26

1y ago30:26

30:26

To pre order a copt of Kin: Rooted in Hope, visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Kin/Carole-Boston-Weatherford/9781665913621

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Episode 51: Finding Your Purpose with Cornelius Dunlap 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

27:25

Our Artifactual Journey podcast has introduced us to all types of fascinating people with interesting stories. Listen to Episode 51, where Philip talks to Cornelius Dunlap and his journey to find his purpose in life.

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Episode 50: Truth, Memory and Reconciliation 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

32:12

After years of advocacy and dedication, Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday. Listen as Philip talks with Nathan Johnson, National Park Service Ranger at Rose Hill Plantation in Union, South Carolina, and Timika M. Wilson, co-founder of the Union County Community Remembrance Project (UCCRP), which seeks to shed light on the racial viol…

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Episode 49: Henry Ossawa Tanner House 23:33

1+ y ago23:33

23:33

The Henry Ossawa Tanner house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was recently listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2023. For over 50 years, it was home to renowned Black artist Henry Ossawa Tanner, his father Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner, and the other successful members of the Tanner family.Li…

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Episode 48: Happy Birthday Malcolm X: Reflections From A Child's Experience 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

During his lifetime and even decades after his assassination, Malcolm X is an iconic figure. His role within the Nation of Islam and dedication to civil rights often made him a target of the media and the FBI. Although he was often depicted as a serious man, Malcolm X respected and cared deeply for all those who crossed his path, including a young …

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Episode 47: Columbia Race Riot, Tennessee 1946 11:38

1+ y ago11:38

11:38

In February 1946, the white citizens attacked the Black community of Columbia, Tennessee after an altercation between a Black World War II veteran and a white shop keeper. Columbia Race Riot: https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/columbia-race-riot-1946/

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Episode 46: Emma Azalia Hackley 15:29

1+ y ago15:29

15:29

Emma Azalia Smith Hackley was a prominent African American singer, activist, newspaper publisher, educator, and member of Denver's Black elite. However, her name is not widely known and her contributions to race relations have been obscured. In Episode 46, listen as Philip and Veronica delve into Hackley's life, marriage, and lasting impact on Blac…

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4 Reasons Your Design System Will Fail 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

26:48

On this episode of Design Drive, J, and Cathy, Nine Labs' design director, discuss dysfunctional operational processes and how they can affect your design system implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 45: The Immortal Rap Dixon 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

49:50

Although the Negro Leagues haven't been in existence for over 60 years, their impact on Major League Baseball is still felt. Although a number of Negro League players have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, there are many more still waiting for a place. One of those is Herbert Dixon, known to thousands of Negro League fans as Ra…

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Episode 44: Historic CIAA Football: Lincoln-Hampton Gridron Game at the NY Polo Grounds, 1929 24:26

1+ y ago24:26

24:26

In November 1929, a historic first occurred at the New York Polo Grounds: two Black college football teams played each other. The event drew thousands of fans and dominated Black and white news coverage. In this latest episode, Philip and Veronica discuss this historic sports events, a brief history of the CIAA (known today as the Central Intercoll…

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Episode 43: Great Scott! Life and Career of Hazel Scott 19:42

2y ago19:42

19:42

Hazel Scott's musical talent captivated American audiences in the 1940s and 1950s. However, she was also actively involved in the Civil Rights Movement and spearheaded several integration efforts. Unfortunately, the 1950s communist hearings known as McCarthyism would put a halt to her career.

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How Cognitive Load is Hindering Your UX 35:13

2y ago35:13

35:13

This time of year is full of distractions for your Customers and your Colleagues, and believe it or not, completing simple tasks on an app may be much more challenging for users than ever imagined. A Human-Centered Design approach must consider the effects of Cognitive Load on users. This measurement of how much force we put on our brains to comple…

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Episode 42: What's Race Got To Do With It? 12:40

2y ago12:40

12:40

In this episode, Philip and Veronica discuss a racist 1900 letter from Canton, Baltimore, Maryland and its connections to today.

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Episode 41: 400 Years of Black Inventors with James Howard 28:47

2y ago28:47

28:47

In this episode of Artifactual Journey, Philip talks with James Howard, the executive director of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame Museum. They discuss 400 years of Black inventors and their impact on American innovation.

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Episode 40: The Reverse Underground Railroad 25:34

2y ago25:34

25:34

In this episode, Philip and Veronica discuss the reverse underground railroad- the practice of kidnapping free African Americans and selling them into slavery.

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Episode 39: Historic Black Travel, Bronzeville, Chicago 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

Philip talks with Donald Brooks Jones and Philip Mallory Jones of Alchemy Media Publishing about their newest venture, Time Machine: Bronzeville Between the World Wars. They discuss the thriving Black community and its influence on arts, culture, music, film, photography, and much more. To support the development of their immersive desktop app, vis…

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Talbot County's Emancipator: Nathaniel "Uncle Nace" Hopkins 2:57

2y ago2:57

2:57

Sharing the history of one of Talbot County's heroes, Nathaniel "Uncle Nace" Hopkins, the progenitor of the Eastern Shore of Maryland's longest Emancipation Day parade.

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Episode 38: What's Race Got To Do With It, 1908 14:13

2y ago14:13

14:13

In this episode, Philip & Veronica discuss a racist 1908 letter from Assumption, Illinois and its connection to 2022.

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Episode 37: The Life & Mysterious Disappearance of Villard Paddio 17:29

2y ago17:29

17:29

In Episode 36, Philip & Veronica discuss Villard Paddio, a prominent New Orleans photographer who was known for his portraits of musician Louis Armstrong. However, Paddio's life came to a mysterious end when he leaped from a boat in 1947 and his body was never recovered. Thanks to Ancestry, Newspapers.com, NewspaperArchive.com and HomePlateDontMove…

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Quit Playing Games: How to Get the Right Message to Your Product Team 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

How do you ensure your team, across all departments, are on the same page to deliver the right message? We’re discussing this and a whole lot more on the latest edition of Design Driven. Join host J Cornelius and guests, Nicholas Petroski, co-founder of Promethean Research, and Bureau of Digital’s Carl Smith for tips on how to save time and money b…

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Obstacles to Great Design 46:07

2+ y ago46:07

46:07

On this episode of Design Driven, design guru Greg Storey sits down with host J. Cornelius to uncover many of the issues preventing organizations like yours from achieving great design outcomes. The two discuss how the best-run organizations are overcoming those challenges to achieve great results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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The Intersection of Business and UX 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

35:50

The business case for UX Design is strong. Right? Better UX leads to quicker adoption, less cart abandonment, easier enrollment, and a frictionless payment process. A good User Experience is priceless. Isn’t it? If you’re nodding your head yes, you’re probably a Product Executive or Designer. On this episode of Design Driven, host J. Cornelius brin…

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Episode 36: Dr. John F. Brown, Black Medical Pioneer 8:49

2+ y ago8:49

8:49

When the general public thinks of pioneering Black doctors, they often think of Daniel Hale Williams, the founder of Chicago's Provident Hospital. However, in major U.S. cities, there were a bevy of Black doctors, including Dr. John F. Brown in Baltimore (no relation to John Brown of the Harper's Ferry Raid). Listen to learn more about this Black m…

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Episode 35: African American Voices with Dr. Jane Donovan 43:48

2+ y ago43:48

43:48

Also view the video on the Nanny Jack TV YouTube Channel

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Episode 34: Afro Literacy #1: Rev. Dr. Daniel Grafton Hill, Sr. 5:22

2+ y ago5:22

5:22

The video can be viewed on the Nanny Jack TV YouTube Channel

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Level Up Your Product Management Team 34:33

3y ago34:33

34:33

In this episode of Design Driven, Equifax Chief Product Officer Mark Luber shares his must haves for creating a new app, a check list he’s created over 20 years in this business. That’s right, Mark was leading product before it was called product, and when many of today’s top UX talent were still surfing the worldwide web via a dial up connection. …

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Once Again, Design System to the Rescue 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

The benefits of a Design System have been well documented by us, and other really smart people. But did you know that implementing a design system can also help formulate a company voice & tone? On this episode of Design Driven, Beau Ulrey, Design Principal at US Bank, and host J Cornelius discuss how design systems benefit an entire company, not j…

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Episode 32: The Kappa Alpha Psi Baltimore Chapter History and Legacy with Wesley Chandler Wood 21:33

3y ago21:33

21:33

In this episode, Philip and Wesley Chandler Wood, a 20 year member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, an African American fraternity started in 1911, discuss the history and legacy of the fraternity's Baltimore Alumni Chapter. For more information on the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, visit: https://benchmarkkappas.org/…

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Episode 31: Growing up in Black Baltimore with Guy Rawlings, Sr. 23:35

3y ago23:35

23:35

To read the post on oldwestbaltimore.com that initiated this conversation, visit https://www.oldwestbaltimore.com/post/2019/09/20/all-smiles-school-no-161-fannie-l-barbour-elementary-school.

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Episode 30: Culturally Significant Black Businesses in Baltimore & Washington, D.C. 38:17

3+ y ago38:17

38:17

Episode 30: Culturally Significant Black Businesses in Baltimore & Washington, D.C.

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What Your Team is Missing About Design Thinking 43:49

3+ y ago43:49

43:49

The design thinking process is well documented and established. In fact, our most recent podcast guest, Wayne Li, was at the famous Stanford d.school when they helped create and document design thinking in the first place. At a high level, design thinking is when a diverse group of people with varying expertise can work harmoniously, steeped in a c…

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How Digital Banks Will Fight Fraud in the Future 25:16

3+ y ago25:16

25:16

When was the last time you visited a physical bank branch and talked to a real live human about your account? It's probably been a while — and that’s the point. The fintech world is becoming more digitized all the time. Eventually, there won’t even be brick-and-mortar banks. That’s all well and good. But, as we innovate the future of banking, we ne…

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Fintech Future Roundtable: Bold Predictions for 2021 and Beyond 53:55

3+ y ago53:55

53:55

2020 brought change to every industry, and fintech is no exception. Thanks in large part to the pandemic, which forced at-home banking, tech adoption skyrocketed. Features that were once thought of as nice to have, or even too difficult to use — QR codes, mobile check cashing, touchless transactions — became expected and mainstream in a matter of w…

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How J.P.Morgan Runs Cross-Functional Teams Within Legacy Infrastructure 32:23

3+ y ago32:23

32:23

How can companies — especially large companies — achieve that perfect triad of collaboration between the design, business, and technology teams? It’s a perennial question that remains largely unsolved. We’ll tell you what’s decidedly not helping. Those balanced, beautiful Venn diagrams keynote speakers present at industry conferences illustrating t…

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Optimize Your Team by Applying Brain Science 1:03:29

3+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

About This Episode The tech industry is full of stereotypes. The business exec who only talks in MBA acronyms and spreadsheets. The developer who’d rather code alone in a dark room than attend a co-worker's birthday lunch. The diva designer who always insists on more whitespace and is overly-concerned with font choices. In reality, these stereotype…

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Designing for Efficiency 29:38

3+ y ago29:38

29:38

About This Episode Speed is a key ingredient in a successful product design process. After all, if you can’t iterate fast enough, you risk losing the market for your product. Not to mention that a poor design process drains your resources. But, when a project stalls, too many companies focus on optimizing the process itself, neglecting the people w…

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Jacob Glenn of M Genio: How to Scope Innovation Projects 33:57

3+ y ago33:57

33:57

Because of today’s advanced technology and malleable software, there’s almost no product idea that’s too outlandish to create in some form. While it’s exciting to have seemingly endless possibilities, actually ideating and making truly new, innovative products is a huge undertaking. Add the need to ensure that these products are user-friendly and s…

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How Shopify Guides Consistent Product Improvements 35:17

3+ y ago35:17

35:17

About This Episode It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of dropping big, bold, and shocking product changes without a lot of forethought. But, unless you’re Apple or Tesla, this approach to design just isn’t sustainable. Instead, focus on releasing product enhancements that are measurable, reversible, iterative, even humble. This isn’t a se…

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Ryan Frederick of AWH: Troubleshooting Common Product Design Mistakes 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

32:45

It’s human nature to want to solve problems as soon as they come into view — no matter if the problem is worth your efforts in the first place. We’re also wired to think a complex problem warrants an equally complex solution. However, we sometimes need to work to overcome this human nature during the product design process. Don’t fall prey to confi…

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Episode 29: Historic Baltimore African American Firefighters with George Collins 32:37

4y ago32:37

32:37

In episode 29, Philip talks to George Collins, retired Baltimore City firefighter and president of the African American Firefighters Historical Society about the new museum in East Baltimore dedicated to preserving the history of African American firefighters. They also discuss the important role of oral history, artifacts, and funeral programs in …

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Episode 28: Visit Black History with Sophia V. Nelson 17:55

4y ago17:55

17:55

In episode 28, Philip talks with Sophia V. Nelson, founder of Visit Black History.com, about Black history in Southern Maryland, her work as the founder of Visit Black History, and the need to tell our stories in a digital space.

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Chidi Afulezi - The Innovation Mindset 44:46

4y ago44:46

44:46

Innovation isn’t a project, it’s a mindset. It’s easy to fall into a pattern of approaching innovation with the same guidelines, principles, and processes that you would a project, but when it comes to real innovation isn’t the whole point to do something new? People think innovation is a project, so a CEO or CFO or head of division says okay we’re…

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Episode 27: Prophet Kiowa Costonie's Daughter Was My Girlfriend: Conversation With Marc Goldin 27:19

4y ago27:19

27:19

Philip has an exciting conversation with Marc Goldin, amateur historian and nonprofit worker, about his experience dating Prophet Kiowa Costonie's daughter and meeting the infamous Prophet himself.

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Udaiyan Jatar - Blue Earth Network 38:30

4y ago38:30

38:30

The question that we’re all asking today: How do you sustain your differentiation in shifting market conditions? Furthermore, how do you build consumer loyalty in a world where products and technologies are copied almost instantly and brands struggle to differentiate themselves? In this conversation, J Cornelius and Udaiyan Jatar (“UJ”), Founder of…

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Episode 26: Life & Legacy of Virginia Jackson Kiah with Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon 23:47

4+ y ago23:47

23:47

In this episode of Artifactual Journey podcast, Philip talks with Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon and her work to preserve the legacy of Virginia Jackson Kiah, daughter of pioneering civil rights leader Lillie Carroll Jackson. Kiah was a talented artist, educator, and civil rights activist in her own right. For more on how you can help in this worthwhile…

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Episode 25: Chattin' with Cab Calloway's Grandson, Peter Cabell Brooks 17:57

4+ y ago17:57

17:57

In Episode 25, host Philip J. Merrill talks with Cab Calloway's grandson, Peter Cabell Brooks, about the pioneering career and musical legacy of this prominent musician, entertainer, and bandleader, and his extended family. The Artifactual Journey podcast is produced by Nanny Jack & Company, LLC.

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Episode 24: The Moorish Science Temple of America 18:40

4+ y ago18:40

18:40

Episode 24: The Moorish Science Temple of America

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Misbehavin' Marys... They're At It Again 5:50

4+ y ago5:50

5:50

After news broke about Maryland Delegate Mary Lisanti's racist comments about her African American constituents, we take a look back at another Mary from Maryland in 1951 and her racist remarks.

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Episode 23: Blacks in Gold Rush California with Susan Anderson 29:46

5y ago29:46

29:46

For more information: 1) https://books.google.com/books/about/Blacks_in_Gold_Rush_California.html?id=GALEv2uoSJkC 2) https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/05/1662610/0/en/CALIFORNIA-HISTORICAL-SOCIETY-NAMES-SUSAN-D-ANDERSON-DIRECTOR-OF-LIBRARY-COLLECTIONS-EXHIBITIONS-AND-PROGRAMS.html 3) Delilah Beasley: https://library.csun.edu/SCA/Pe…

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