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Routes and Roots

Routes and Roots

Von: Brandon Scott and Nnamdi Ezeanochie
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One Diaspora, Two Destinies.

Two continents. Two generations. Zero filters.

​What happens when a Nigerian tech professional and a veteran Black American Principal trade perspectives? Routes and Roots explores the collision of the African immigrant hustle and the foundational U.S. experience.

​From the innovation hubs of health tech to the front lines of education, we dissect the gap between the routes we’ve traveled and the roots that keep us standing. Whether it’s global politics, generational wealth, or the "hot takes" that usually stay in the group chat, we’re bringing the conversation to the mic.

Grab a seat. It’s time to bridge the gap.

© 2026 Routes and Roots
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    May 1 2026

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    One viral video of a man shpping for a bag, and the internet wants to "Bring back real men." But what does that even mean in 2026? This week, the Techie and the Principal are going deep into the evolution of masculinity.
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  • The Friendship Audit: Boundaries, "Red Flags," and Real Brotherhood
    Apr 17 2026

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    We’ve been friends for over 5 years, but would we survive the "Therapy-Speak" of 2026? This week, we’re going deep into the evolution of brotherhood. From the "Day Ones" back in Nigeria to the "New Ones" in the NYC tech scene, we’re asking the hard questions.
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  • The Mirror & The Wall: Unpacking Our Privilege
    Apr 3 2026

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    In our most vulnerable conversation yet, we step away from our professional titles to look in the mirror. As a Nigerian MD/PhD and an African American Principal, we’re peeling back the layers of privilege and oppression that shape our lives in 2026. From the "Doctor's Shield" to the "Native Son's Roadmap," we debate whether our immigrant and Gen X lenses help us see each other’s struggles—or leave us blind to them. It’s a raw, 60-minute deep dive into the things we’re proud of, the things we’re embarrassed by, and the systemic walls we’re still trying to climb.

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