Best Thembi Duncan Podcasts (2024)

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1.19 Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich: Exploring Diasporic Identities and Emotional Complexity in Children’s Literature 1:06:27

5d ago1:06:27

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Send us a text S1 E19. “Story was just the foundation of my life.” In this episode, Thembi sits down with celebrated author and educator Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to discuss her approach to creating compelling children's literature. A self-described "Jamaican Nigerian New Yorker," Olugbemisola’s layered cultural identity informs her writing, wh…

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1.18 Chad Harper: Building Children's Self-Esteem Through Hip-Hop 55:09

22d ago55:09

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Send us a text S1. E18. In this episode of KeyBARD, Host Thembi Duncan sits down with Chad Harper, founder and CEO of Hip Hop Saves Lives, a social entrepreneurship that uses hip-hop as a tool for education, empowerment, and global connection. Chad shares his journey from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City, where he combined his passions for hip-hop …

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1.17 Caleen Sinnette Jennings: Crafting Theatre of Empowerment and Transformation 1:16:13

29d ago1:16:13

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Send us a text S1. E17. "I wanted to write the roles that I wish somebody would write for me." Thembi talks with Caleen Sinnette Jennings about her journey as an actor, director, playwright, educator, and arts leader, including her memories of being introduced to Shakespeare in an international school in Nigeria, her motivation for becoming a playw…

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1.16 W.Ellington Felton: Building a Legacy of Originality and Artistic Innovation 2:02:30

2M ago2:02:30

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Send us a text S1. E16. In this episode of KeyBARD, singer, poet, actor, and emcee W.Ellington Felton opens up about his artistic journey, creative process, and love for teaching. He talks with host Thembi Duncan about his vision for turning 50, the different eras of his work, and what it means to truly be free. Introspective. Loquacious. Giving. I…

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1.15 Michael Lavine: Shaping Global Perceptions of Musical Theater and Archiving Broadway Treasures 36:58

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Send us a text S1. E15. Michael Lavine is a celebrated music director, performance coach, sheet music expert, archivist, musical theater expert, orchestra conductor, record producer, and singer who's worked with Broadway icons such as Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Craig Carnelia, Hugh Martin, and Sheldon Harnick. In thi…

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1.14 Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in Technology 41:41

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Send us a text S1E14. In this episode Thembi speaks with technology executive Helynsia Brown about her career in tech, beginning with the U.S. Air Force, leading to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Museum of Modern art in New York, and currently the Women Donors Network. With an emphasis on service, purpose, and soci…

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1.13 Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre 52:23

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Send us a text S1E13. Sam Lewis In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Sam Lewis, an omni media artist and designer whose innovative craftsmanship spans various artistic disciplines. Sam shares his earliest memories of working with his hands, which sparked a lifelong passion for creating. The conversation leads into his process f…

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1.12 Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional Health Through Theatre 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Send us a text S1E12. Lynne Streeter Childress In this episode, multi-talented theatre artist Lynne Streeter Childress shares her journey through 30 years of working in professional theatre, focusing on her extensive work in theatre for young audiences (TYA). Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, director, and th…

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1.11 Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology 1:27:03

3M ago1:27:03

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Send us a text S1.E11. In this episode, Dr. Roy Clariana describes his journey from the Peace Corps, through corporate training, and into academia, where he's been a tenured professor in Learning Design and Technology at Penn State University since 1997. His recently completed 5-year National Science Foundation research project with colleague Ping …

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1.10 Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy 2:27:07

3M ago2:27:07

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Send us a text S1.E10. Thembi talks with brilliant playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, and cultural worker Goldie Patrick about the cities and cultures that shaped her identity and artistry, her innovative theatre projects, and her belief that Black liberation begins with Black womxn and girls. This dynamic conversation also covers Goldie's h…

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1.9 Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond 1:31:29

3M ago1:31:29

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Send us a text S1.E9. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Giani Clarkson joins Thembi to discuss his journey as an educator, the importance of mentorship and cultural representation in education, his approach to teaching civic engagement, and he even lets us in on which Abbott Elementary character that he most identifies with. Dr. Giani Clarkson…

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1.8 Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

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Send us a text S1.E8. Thembi takes a deep dive into MicroSims, systems thinking, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and so much more with Dan McCreary, an AI strategist that works as head of AI for TigerGraph. In the past, Dan worked as a VLSI circuit designer at Bell Labs and with the creators of the UNIX operating system. He worked with Ste…

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1.7 Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education 56:14

4M ago56:14

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Send us a text S1.E7. For this special episode of KeyBARD, Thembi talks with the multifaceted community advocate, consultant, and educator Wil Green II. With over 28 years of experience in education and youth development, Wil brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this dynamic conversation. Wil talks about the city that made him, Buffalo, NY, …

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1.6 Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy 52:11

4M ago52:11

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Send us a text S1.E6. In this episode, Thembi is joined by award-winning choreographer, director and performing artist, Naila Ansari, who shares her journey from the world of dance to her work as an academic and archivist. We talk about some of her groundbreaking projects including The Movement of Joy, in which she archives the Joy of Black women, …

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1.5 Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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Send us a text S1.E5. Arts and culture visionary Michael J. Bobbitt joins Thembi this week to discuss the pressing need for systemic change in the arts sector. In his role as Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Michael "walks the walk" and consistently implements innovation and sparks paradigm shift in the agency. In this rich discussion, …

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1.4 Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

5M ago1:17:32

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Send us a text S1.E4. Award-winning South African playwright/director Nwabisa Plaatjie shares gems from her artistic journey as a theatre maker from a long line of storytellers. From her groundbreaking work in Cape Town to her roots in rural South Africa, Nwabisa shares how she's reshaping cultural narratives, fostering community connections, and r…

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1.3 Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

5M ago47:21

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Send us a text S1.E3. Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work. We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction between Richar…

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1.2 Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

5M ago37:27

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Send us a text S1.E2. Imagine an education system with no grade levels -- or no grades at all! Imagine schools where students advance based on their mastery of the material, not just the passage of time. This is personalized, competency-based learning. This week’s guest is Charles Reigeluth, Ph.D., an award-winning, internationally renowned author,…

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1.1 Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

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Send us a text S1.E1. Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education system, an…

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1.19 Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich: Exploring Diasporic Identities and Emotional Complexity in Children’s Literature 1:06:27

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1.18 Chad Harper: Building Children's Self-Esteem Through Hip-Hop 55:09

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1.17 Caleen Sinnette Jennings: Crafting Theatre of Empowerment and Transformation 1:16:13

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1.16 W.Ellington Felton: Building a Legacy of Originality and Artistic Innovation 2:02:30

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1.15 Michael Lavine: Shaping Global Perceptions of Musical Theater and Archiving Broadway Treasures 36:58

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1.14 Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in Technology 41:41

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1.13 Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre 52:23

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1.12 Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional Health Through Theatre 1:05:02

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1.11 Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology 1:27:03

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1.10 Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy 2:27:07

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1.9 Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond 1:31:29

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1.8 Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence 1:17:58

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1.7 Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education 56:14

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1.6 Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy 52:11

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1.5 Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector 1:00:40

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1.4 Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre 1:17:32

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1.3 Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms 47:21

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1.2 Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education 37:27

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1.1 Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education 58:18

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