Today we Pass the Mic to host Sharayna Ashanti Christmas. She talks with photographer Solomon Ade and writer and archivist Bilphena Yahwon about the ‘New Generation Scholars Intergenerational Institute,’ and why sharing knowledge across diverse age groups is critical for Black history … and Black future:

“The Black elders are not able to speak to what the current world is looking like for our Black youth. And our Black youth are building without a blueprint because they have no connections to our elders to know what we’ve already done. And so this institute is bringing together both generations in an attempt to be participating in the present and the past at the same time.” 

Plus Michael Haskins Jr. , head of ‘Currency Studio,’ discusses the importance of access to space.

Links: New Generation Scholars Intergenerational Institute kick off event, Muse 360 Arts, Muse 360 Instagram, Necessary Tomorrows, Archive Liberia, The Womanist Reader, Bilphena's Library, Sharayna Christmas, Currency Studio. 

Today we Pass the Mic to host Sharayna&nbsp;Ashanti Christmas. She talks with photographer Solomon Ade and writer and archivist Bilphena Yahwon about the &lsquo;New Generation Scholars Intergenerational Institute,&rsquo; and why sharing knowledge across diverse age groups is critical for Black history &hellip; and Black future:
&ldquo;The Black elders are not able to speak to what the current world is looking like for our Black youth. And our Black youth are building without a blueprint because they have no connections to our elders to know what we&rsquo;ve already done. And so this institute is bringing together both generations in an attempt to be participating in the present and the past at the same time.&rdquo; 
Plus Michael Haskins Jr. , head of &lsquo;Currency Studio,&rsquo; discusses the importance of access to space.
Links: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ngsii-virtual-orientation-tickets-273500426137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">New Generation Scholars Intergenerational Institute kick off event</a>, <a href="https://www.muse360.org/">Muse 360 Arts</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/muse360arts/">Muse 360 Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.necessarytomorrows.com/">Necessary Tomorrows</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/archiveliberia/?hl=en">Archive Liberia</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewomanistreader/?hl=en">The Womanist Reader</a>, <a href="https://www.bilphenaslibrary.com/">Bilphena's Library</a>, <a href="https://www.sharaynachristmas.com/">Sharayna Christmas</a>, <a href="https://currencystudio.us/">Currency Studio</a>.&nbsp;

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!

Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.

If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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