Welcome to Across The Mic with Julio Taku where I, Julio Taku (pronounced Jew-Leo Tah-Coo), cover issues pertaining to the different intersections of Blackness in areas such as politics, fashion, music, activism, academia, art, sex work, health care etc. Guest appearances from professionals and creatives in their respective fields will provide insight and unique perspectives to the issues discussed.
In this episode, I’m joined by Verdel Jones, the host of “Conversations with Verdel Jones” and “Let’s Kick it with the Joneses”, current district director of guidance and support services at Plainedge school district on Long Island. Conversations with Verdel Jones seeks to educate people through dialogue with experts and professionals in their respective fields.
On this episode we discuss the importance of sharing your gifts with the world and expanding your horizons through different mediums. We also discuss the effects of the political climate on our well-being, how to combat that and not becoming disillusioned with politics.
Conversations with Verdel Jones YouTube: Conversations with Verdel Jones
Let’s Kick it with the Joneses YouTube: Let’s Kick it with the Joneses