The David Watson Podcast #198 What divides us with Joe Joe McManus

David Watson

Dr joe Joe McManus and I discuss the motivations behind his book and his personal experience growing up and why he became an advocate for change.

Where are the lines of division, the differences between the US and Europe, the history of slavery and impact it still has today. Most of all in this episode you had two people with different experiences and different opinions, talking and listening.

As we all should! and then maybe we can unite rather than be divided. An award-winning author and sought after speaker, Dr. Joe-Joe brings experience as faculty, staff, and executive roles, including Chief Diversity Officer.

He has served at an HBCU, an international university, an Ivy League institution, a religion affiliated university, and at the public university system level.

He has lectured, served on panels, presented, and consulted in the U.S. and internationally for nearly three decades. His work has cantered around how best to bring about and develop antiracist leadership and organizations actively engaged in inclusive excellence.

The book “A Brother’s Insight” has been described as, isn’t just an award winning book; it’s a call to action.

Motivated by his experiences as a father and his reflections on the challenges faced by his daughter, Makaila, Dr. Joe-Joe McManus shares heartfelt stories and actionable strategies for dismantling racism and fostering equity.

He takes you by the hand and into his world—a world shaped by courage, equity, and a relentless pursuit of freedom.

Through deeply personal stories and ground breaking strategies, this book illuminates how the decisions you make can either uphold or dismantle the systems that perpetuate racism. ​

This is a guide for those who are ready to stand up, speak out, and change the status quo.

Whether you’re shopping at a local business, engaging with loved ones, or leading in your community, A Brother’s Insight equips you with the tools to make every action a step toward freedom. ​

Packed with heart-stirring insights and actionable advice, this book will inspire you to:

► Challenge your own assumptions with courage and compassion.

► Make everyday choices that align with justice and equity.

► Use your voice and influence to create ripples of positive change.

Dr Joe Joe McManus
A Brother’s Insight | Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom