Dr. Brian Culp: How Spatial Injustice Relates to African Americans

04/13/21 • 42 min

#043: What does spatiality mean for you as a black person? It is important to educate yourself with African American history to understand spatial injustice and how it is still used to oppress us today.

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dr. Brian Culp, the assistant chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, and professor of health and physical education at Kennesaw State University. His current research interests are biopolitics, leadership, archetypes, community physical activity, kinesiology, and spatial injustice. Dr. Culp has written and published many peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and received several significant awards and distinctions. He talks about the meaning of spatiality and the African American history that has been suppressed from us.

Listen in to learn about some pieces that are involved in the issues of space, movement, and power in America. You will also learn the importance of African Americans advocating for more representation in things other than entertainment.

“You got to know where you’ve been in order to know where you’re going to go.”- Brian [38:02]

What you will learn in this episode:

· [2:34] Brian describes his childhood and education background and his experience with social injustice growing up.

· [8:14] The meaning of spatiality and its relation to black people in America.

· [15:04] Understanding the concept of targeting black people with voter restriction.

· [22:16] He explains the three people that represent our past, present, and future as African Americans.

· [30:26] Why African Americans need more representation in curriculum and things that don’t necessarily involve entertainment.

· [34:08] The importance of understanding that racism still exists, just hidden.

· [35:44] How to bring change by teaching financial education and historically zoning some communities.

Relevant Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briculp/

“You got to know where you’ve been in order to know where you’re going to go.”- Brian [38:02]

What you will learn in this episode:

· [2:34] Brian describes his childhood and education background and his experience with social injustice growing up.

· [8:14] The meaning of spatiality and its relation to black people in America.

· [15:04] Understanding the concept of targeting black people with voter restriction.

· [22:16] He explains the three people that represent our past, present, and future as African Americans.

· [30:26] Why African Americans need more representation in curriculum and things that don’t necessarily involve entertainment.

· [34:08] The importance of understanding that racism still exists, just hidden.

· [35:44] How to bring change by teaching financial education and historically zoning some communities.

Relevant Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briculp/

Previous Episode

Reginald Gant: Leading Men to be Kings

#042: Are you living according to whom God ordained you to be as a man and a father? It is important to understand that you are a king and have been given the power by God to lead yourself and your children actively and with authority.

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Reginald Gant. He’s a 4X author and Founder of Serve4Men, LLC and the SERVE principles, which is a personal development vehicle used to educate men, fathers, and husbands. He equips and encourages them to step into their leadership roles as protectors and providers by challenging them with the question “why not me” instead of allowing them to settle for less so that they can live life with a clear conscience and without regret. His purpose is to assist men in finding their way because there is no manual or guide for manhood and fatherhood. He talks about his passion for leading men to be whom God called them to be in society.

Listen in to learn the power of adopting the serve mentality and allowing God to work on you and through you to other people. You will also learn the importance of protecting your family spiritually and leading actively as a man.

“Expectations that are not mutually agreed upon, are invalid.”- Reggie [26:51]

What you will learn in this episode:

· [2:00] He explains how God called him to lead men to do things like God ordained them to do.

· [4:42] How the relationship between children and their parents shapes their upbringing.

· [7:33] Learning from the experience of wise men and fathers and then sharing it with others.

· [10:45] He talks about the original meaning of the SERVE principles and how they guide his life.

· [14:07] The power of serving others in making them and yourself better.

· [15:26] Reggie narrates the story of a man who he helped transform from a stuck to a progressive mindset.

· [19:53] How forgiveness for yourself and the other person frees you up.

· [26:07] Understanding why expectations need to be agreed upon by two people to be valid.

· [28:51] How Reggie works towards teaching men to lead actively and with authority.

· [35:46] Why black men should believe and adopt kingly thoughts and principles.

· [38:00] He explains the meaning behind the second and third SERVE name acronyms.

Relevant Links:

· Website: https://serve4men.com/

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-gant-21032167/

Reggie Gant’s Books:

· Serve Yourself to Greatness

· Your Greatness Unleashed

· Serve Your Children to Greatness

· Serve Your Teen to Greatness

· Speak Up

Next Episode

Demeris Johnson: Why Reparations? Why Now?

#044: Is reparations the cure for racism today? Will the repair of Black America bring healing to all America?

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Demeris Johnson. Demeris Johnson is a dreamer. At a young age he dreamed of being a professional football player—and he did. Later, he dreamed of being an entrepreneur. He went on to fulfill that dream by building an acclaimed athletic performance company and became a lauded and highly sought-after developer of elite athletic performance. Currently, Demeris has moved into his Pastoral calling and Prophetic instruction ministry, establishing four Life transforming streams of service: Salvations Solutions, Building Wealth God’s Way, Gospelove and We Value Black Life.

Demeris Johnson is the author of a bestselling book entitled, "Mission Possible." His new book is "Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide."

Listen in to learn more about the need for reparations for descendants of slaves.

“The ultimate goal for social justice and the ultimate goal for America is for there to be reconciliation between White America and Black America.”- Demeris [30:58]

What you will learn in this episode:

· [5:02] Demeris describes his experience with social injustice growing up.

· [6:04] He explains what motivated him to dream of being an NFL football player

· [14:04] Demeris describes how he ventured into entrepreneurship

· [18:34] He explains his call to ministry and how he serves the community of God

· [26:00] Demeris describes his book and why now is the time for reparations

Relevant Links:

www.demerisjohnson.com

www.Getmynewbook.com

Books by Demeris Johnson:

Mission Possible

Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide