The Beacon and Blueprint

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Why NYC's Specialized High School Admissions Need to Change

October 13, 2026

Black and Latino students make up over 60% of NYC public school students, yet remain locked out of the city's specialized high schools. Why, and what can we do about it?Sheena and David sit down with Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams and Council Member Lincoln Restler to talk about why one test shouldn't decide a child's future, and what it will take to change admissions.🎧 Listen to the full conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes of Beacon and Blueprint.

"We've Been Here Before": Dr. Monique Couvson on the Neo-Redeemer Era

October 06, 2026

Sheena and David sit down with Dr. Monique Couvson, acclaimed author of Pushout, Black Stats, and Girls, Unlimited, and president and CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color.Dr. Couvson calls this moment the "neo-redeemer era," a backlash that follows progress, and she argues that we've been here before and the ancestors left us notes. She breaks down why data is one of the first things to come under attack, what Black Stats shows about a community that is growing and not dwindling,...

"This Is Our Civil Rights Moment": Queens Borough President Donovan Richards on the SHSAT

September 29, 2026

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joins Sheena and David to take on the SHSAT and the numbers behind it: Black and Latino students make up over 62% of NYC's public school system, but under 10% of the students admitted to specialized high schools.Richards calls it "our civil rights moment" and argues the fix starts well before test day, with real investment in neighborhood schools, exam information in every middle schooler's hands, and elected officials willing to speak...

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Who is an ideal guest for The Beacon and Blueprint?

The Beacon and Blueprint typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized public officials, senior civic or nonprofit leaders, clergy, policy experts, activists, and business or real-estate executives with demonstrated impact in Black communities, education, economic development, or public policy. Common among recent guests: Elected or senior public office; Leadership of established civic, faith, nonprofit, or professional institutions; Substantial community or organizational impact. Recent guests include Kevin R. Johnson, Cheryl McKissack Daniel, and Stacie N.C. Grant.

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High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

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Recent episodes cover Politics, Social Justice, Black Leadership, Public Policy, and Racial Equity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.