Hosted by Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 55 episodes
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In the aftermath of Rodney King's assault by police officers in the 90s and his attackers' subsequent acquittal, Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors grew weary of a public narrative proclaiming that black men in America were doomed to failure under an oppressive system. A feeling of invisibleness struck both Ian and Nique as the stories of men like them became increasingly ignored in the public eye. So they launched “The Invisible Men,” a documentary telling the stories of amazing black men at Harvard University who had overcome structural barriers and achieved success. Today, Ian and Nique have resurrected “The Invisible Men” as a weekly podcast. Each week, they explore the stories of exceptional men who have built successful lives by leaning on the core principles of family, faith, free enterprise, and entrepreneurship. Integral to the story of “The Invisible Men” is “Darryl,” a 16 year-old black teenager Ian and Nique imagined in the original documentary, who lives in the urban city of “F
Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors hosts The Invisible Men, a society show with 55 episodes published.
In this episode of The Invisible Men, Ian and Nique speak with Jorge Elorza, former mayor of Providence and CEO of Democrats for Education Reform. Jorge shares his evolution from traditional Democrat to school choice adv
In this episode of The Invisible Men, Ian and Nique speak with Derrell Bradford, President of 50CAN, about a game-changing federal tax credit bill that could reshape American education. They discuss how the program would
In this episode of The Invisible Men, Ian and Nique speak with political analyst and advocate Gianno Caldwell about the personal and political dimensions of urban violence, broken families, and misguided public policy. C
In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian speaks with Andre Fowlkes, co-founder and president of Start Co., about what it really takes for young people—especially in underserved communities—to succeed. Andre introduces t
In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian and Nique engage in a conversation with author Thomas Chatterton Williams about race, identity, and the complexities of navigating a mixed-race background. Williams shares his pe
In this episode, Ian and Nique discuss the evolving landscape of higher education, discussing the shifting dynamics of college admissions, meritocracy, and the challenges students face today. They reflect on the complex
Ian and Nique are joined by Dumisani Washington to discuss the historical and ongoing challenges of racial integration, education, and black self-determination. Dumisani shares insights from his upbringing, emphasizing b
In this conversation, Ian and Nique delve into the historical context and contemporary implications of the Moynihan Report, discussing the decline of family structure in the black community and its impact on community co
In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian engages in a deep conversation with Clifton Duncan, a classically trained actor and playwright. They explore Clifton’s unique upbringing across different cultures, his journey of
In this episode, Nique and Ian discuss Harvard economist Roland Fryer’s proposal to transition from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI) in corporate and educational context
In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian and Nique engage with Devon Westhill, president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, discussing his personal journey growing up as a mixed-race child in the South, the dynamics o
In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors engage in a deep conversation with Darius Jones, founder of the National Black Empowerment Council. Darius shares his upbringing in a family of educators in
Philip Abode, the lead pastor of Crossover Bible Church and executive director of Crossover Preparatory Academy, joins Ian and Nique to discuss his life journey, the role that faith played in his upbringing, and his work
Erec Smith, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins Ian and Nique to discuss his life journey, “wokeism,” and the effects and future of DEI initiatives. Erec shares his experiences as a chief diversity officer and
Michael Bowen, a founding member of Free Black Thought, joins Ian and Nique to discuss themes ranging from race, identity, and the important intellectual diversity within the black community. The conversation delves into
Sarah Bond, the president of Xbox, and Bruce Bond, her father, join Ian and Nique to discuss their relationship, lessons learned from their lives and careers, and their experience of race in America.
Bob Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, joins Ian and Nique to discuss his career, the future and history of the civil rights movement, and how to promote equal opportunity for all Americans. Subscribe for more episo
This week, Ian and Nique are joined by Dr. Irvin Scott – director of the Leadership Institute for Faith and Education at Harvard University and former deputy director for K-12 education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foun
In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Shelby Steele – author, columnist, documentary maker, and Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. Shelby shares how growing up in the milieu of the civil ri
In this special episode, Ian and Nique engage in a one-on-one conversation about key takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics. They also share their reaction to a recent bill signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown that eliminates
Derrell Bradford
President · 50CAN
1 appearance on this show
Thomas Chatterton Williams
staff writer · The Atlantic
1 appearance on this show
Dumisani Washington
Pastor · Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel
1 appearance on this show
Ian Rowe
author, educator, and charter school founder · Vertex Partnership Academies
2 appearances on this show
Erec Smith
research fellow · Cato Institute
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Bond
Ex President of Xbox · Microsoft/Xbox
1 appearance on this show
Bob Woodson
conservative icon · Woodson Center
2 appearances on this show
James Hill
Napoleon Hill's grandson · The Forager Within
1 appearance on this show
Barry Johnson
author and co-founder · Polarity Partnerships
1 appearance on this show
Anthony Bradley
professor of religious studies · Acton Institute
1 appearance on this show
Jason Riley
senior fellow · Manhattan Institute
1 appearance on this show
Charles Love
Assistant Executive Director · Seeking Educational Excellence
1 appearance on this show
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