Bridge The Divide

Today we discuss obstacles to talking about race...what are people afraid of and what do we do about it?Join Erica and our guests - Alisa, Hannah, and Sharon - as we peel back some layers on the difficult conversation on race. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kate Erickson shares the story of her family, including her grandmother's experiences in a Wittenberg, Wisconsin residential Indian boarding school. Kate is a member of the Oneida Nation and History Faculty at the Milwaukee Area Technical College where she teaches Native American, Wisconsin Indian, State of Wisconsin, and Early American History. Kate has been teaching at MATC for over a decade after starting her teaching career at The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.Kate earned her bachelor's degree in American Indian Studies with a focus on History and Sociology and earned her Master's degree in Public History and Museum Studies from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum.Kate is a member of the MATC Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, The National Indian Education Association, the Wisconsin Archaeological Society, Bridge the Divide, NAACP Ozaukee County, the Milwaukee FBI Community Roundtable, and an Alternate Board Member of the Wisconsin Indian Education AssociationGreat intro links to Native History/Issueshttps://wisconsinfirstnations.org/https://www.ncai.org/https://www.bia.gov/You can also follow her at @NativeHistoryKate on Facebook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What started as an invitation to gather in the park and discuss racial injustices last summer, has evolved into the 1st Annual Peace in the Park Festival celebrating & educating our community on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. **Peace in the Park Festival is officially scheduled for Saturday, July 24th 2021 9am-6pm at Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg, WI.**Join us for live music & entertainment, guest speakers, food trucks & vendors.We will be seeking donations & sponsorships to support local charities, those organizations are still to be determined. More details to come!Sponsors, vendors, speakers, musicians, & volunteers are welcomed to inquire via direct message or to peaceintheparkWI@gmail.comFB Event Page - https://fb.me/e/5eTPPvVJP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

* *trigger warning (PPD, MMH, depression, suicide)**Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2021 we had a very important discussion with Co-Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Bloomquist.If you question the reality of systemic/institutional racism and implicit bias, look at the data around maternal health and see the disparities and how racism is truly a public health crisis (like the CDC stated).#mmhimke #momsmentalhealthmke #bridgethedivide #BMHW21 #racialjustice #maternalequity #EveryMomMattersLaunched in 2016 - Moms Mental Health Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping moms navigate pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety by sharing information, connecting them to resources, and providing peer-driven support. http://www.momsmentalhealthmke.org/ Email: info@mmhimke.orgAfrican American Breast Feeding Network - http://aabnetwork.org/ Maroon Calabash is a community of Black Radical Doulas supporting Black folx in decolonizing our reproductive experiences at the intersection of cultural traditions and modern medicine - https://www.marooncalabash.com/ Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) - Working with policy makers to address maternal mental health challenges - https://www.mmhla.org / Email: info@mmhla.org 2020Mom - Closing gaps in maternal mental health care through education, collaboration, and advocacy https://www.2020mom.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CROSSOVER Episode with Julie Cosich Collins of Women Who Open Doors. Julie is joined by Erica and Heidi of Bridge the Divide. "Bridge the Divide is a grassroots effort seeking to start conversations that identify instances of inequality, foster empathy, and educate others to recognize their part in the problems and solutions in Ozaukee County and beyond. Come listen to learn how to plant seeds in your community that are able to change hearts and minds! Social change is a marathon, not a sprint, so start making strides today! "Click now to listen – https://smarturl.it/xy59lb or subscribe on Itunes, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts! https://www.facebook.com/kmagicmarketing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On March 13, 2021 we gathered in Cedarburg to celebrate the life of Breonna Taylor and to mourn the tragic circumstances of her death. We recorded these events so that we do not forget #sayhername...Re-sharing post from Brittany Vulich of Break the Silence of Burbs "We prayed, we reflected, we sang, and we took action last night in honor of Breonna Taylor, beloved community member, award-winning EMT, and future nurse...residents from across Ozaukee County signed and sent over 80 letters to their legislators in Madison in support of “Breonna’s Law” is a testament to the resolve to make communities more equitable and just for all. This event was planned with so much heart and intentionality. Thank you, Pastor Alexis Twito and the board of Advent Lutheran Church - Cedarburg for welcoming the community into your space and reaffirming #blacklivesmatter in your practice. Thank you, Aleysha Will, for your leadership and using your creative genius to plan and facilitate this event. And for speaking your truth with us. Thank you, Bianca Shaw, for sharing your gift of story telling and writing, from the standout letter to representatives to your poem for Breonna, you move people and mountains. Speaking of moving people, thank you, Will Toney from NAACP Ozaukee County for lighting up the night with your gift of song so beautifully and graciously once again. You are a star. For your personal testament and powerful closing prayer, thank you, Pastor Pastor Timothy of New Life Church - Grafton. And to Erica, thank you for your time, leadership, and willingness to make sure the work gets done each and every time. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the the groundwork Bridge The Divide has done, so we thank you and appreciate you. To all the community members, organizations, and businesses who turned out in support of this event and who continue to #SayHerName, THANK YOU! Let’s keep our foot on the gas."Please contact your Wisconsin State Senator and State Assembly person using the following link: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/MyElectedOfficials to tell them that you demand that they call a hearing of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and sign AB 137 - The Breonna Taylor Bill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off Season 4! We have been trying to effect positive changes in Cedarburg School District related to racism and racial equity, there have been several school board meetings, and a school board election...what now? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“I am an advocate, mom and child of God. I started Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop July 8, 2020. In the wake of a global pandemic, I found myself searching for an answer to the question, "What do I have to give to this world?". My voice, my message and my ability to connect people to one another was my conclusion." https://biancatalks.com/Bianca Talks Policy Politics and Hip Hop is my opportunity to bring a diverse group of people together from diverse backgrounds to engage in necessary and sometimes difficult conversations.-every Wednesday at 8:30pm CST on Facebook - Bianca Talks Policy, Politics and Hip HopBlack Equity and Policy Institute - policy webinar to learn how you can become a part of the change you want to see. This is a space where activism meets advocacy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erica and Heidi host Cedarburg High School alumni and a current student to discuss their perceptions about district culture, especially regarding race and diversity.Cedarburg School District Straw Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onGgFnfqrGqAIbxpfRJqno0bxbdDq41e/viewVideo of School Board Meeting comments: https://www.facebook.com/364800140720814/videos/348619686537858 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Port Washington Talks About Black Lives Matter, a virtual event hosted by Port Conversations on July 29th at 4:00pm.Louise and David started Port Conversations in 2014 as a way to invite community members to explore ideas. Today is our first venture into a virtual conversation; usually we meet face to face. Today we are especially grateful for the technical support we are receiving from the Niederkorn library staff in using this videoconferencing platform “BlueJeans”. We know that today’s topic carries strong emotions. So we thank our guest panelists for having the courage to speak out with their views. We welcome our 3 panelists & moderator – all of them our neighbors. They welcome all and any of your questions and comments. These comments might include what makes you uncomfortable with the words “Black Lives Matter”. The discussion will feature guest panelists Izzi, Natalie, and Lauren with Erica from Bridge The Divide as moderator. We welcome and thank all of you who joined us today. We gather with respect and an openness to learning. We are all here to learn, not to judge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ozaukee Youth United is a new student led advocacy group that hosted a community conversation with local activists about the impact systemic racism on our local community and how we can counteract it. This event was held in Grafton on Saturday, July 25, 2020.THE PANEL:++ Pardeep Singh Kaleka - Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee (moderator)++ Erica Turner - Exec Dir Bridge The Divide++ Janette Braverman - Oz County Board Supervisor and Leaders Leaving Legacies LLC ++ Tory Lowe - Victims advocate and activist++ Teon Austin - Assistant Dean of Diversity Initiative at Cardinal Stritch UniversityThe Student Union in Cedarburg we’ll be hosting smaller discussions reflecting on some of the content covered in the event as well as possible future action that can be taken within our community.Contact Ozaukee Youth United on Instagram or Facebook, or email at ozaukeeyouthunited@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erica and Heidi interview Darnisha Garbade about racial inequities she and her family have suffered in the Burlington School District. Darnisha shares her jaw dropping story, what she's doing now, and why she's choosing action over silence. Burlington Coalition For Dismantling Racism (BCDR)EMAIL: BCDRACISM@GMAIL.COMFACEBOOK: BCD RACISMCommunities Ending Racism Now (CERN)EMAIL: CERNOW20@GMAIL.COMFACEBOOK: Communities Ending Racism Now WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/cern-wisconsin/homeBe The Bridge (BTB)FACEBOOK: Be The Bridge WEBSITE: www.bethebridge.comBOOK: Be The Bridge by Latasha Morrison See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erica and Heidi lament the recent tragedy of George Floyd, highlight the Christian Cooper story, share news about local protests and a recent petition they generated in their community, and discuss how to navigate the current climate surrounding race in the United States.Suggested articles:American Racism: We’ve Got So Far to Go:https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/american-racism-weve-got-so-veryOpinion: In Milwaukee's racial climate, there is a problem behind the problem that creates anarchy, chaos and division:https://t.co/ELI0FY01Iw?fbclid=IwAR1FxOfyDg0u8wPeQ0ef0uXfGvefe07vjCcZSQA_YwjpX038zXV5fJepKh8'I live in this neighborhood': A Milwaukee registered nurse put out a fire set by looters at Walgreens:https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2020/05/30/nurse-joined-protests-but-when-looting-began-he-stopped-store-fire/5293104002/?fbclid=IwAR3OV5WzGmh--G_WP0FVZCGnrtTJNL7M5SZbAki1VlZVHFrgmbKQMxTS8QALocals take a knee in peaceful protesthttp://cedarburgnewsgraphic.wi.newsmemory.com/?publink=131e295a5In the Face of Riots, Practice Empathyhttps://theweek.com/articles/917772/face-riots-practice-empathyNews Coverage of Grafton Protest: https://cbs58.com/news/peaceful-protesters-march-through-grafton-call-to-end-police-brutality Kimberly Jones **Language Advisory** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb9_qGOa9Go&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3Gg4BvXJgh5WbSAncZBy_w4g4o5C-DCy_oOa_XUKc4Gl9hDkiYL_dnwmM Again, by Musician and Spoken Word artist Propaganda: https://youtu.be/_phYszR3Prw Rosewood Massacre 1923 - https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/rosewood-massacreTulsa Race Riots (Tulsa Race Riots) 1922 - https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/tulsa-race-massacre See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Heidi W. and Heidi R. discuss how white listeners can join them on the journey of first looking inward and then outward to promote the dismantling of systemic racism. Resources discussed in the show are available below.Systemic Racism Explained:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQOatmeal Cartoon about Belief, Values, and The Brain:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_aTN3yKOkYArticles for White Audiences:https://medium.com/national-equity-project/what-if-white-people-took-responsibility-for-our-role-in-this-moment-12b979d27eb6https://sojo.net/articles/our-white-friends-desiring-be-allies://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234Booklist: https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/understanding-and-dismantling-racism-booklist-white-readersBlack Sons Matter: Mothers Talk About Fears, Sorrows, and HopesTalking to Kids About Race: This is a difficult time. The recent violence against African-American men and the resulting protests may be sparking questions from your child(ren). The resources below may help equip you to have conversations with your child(ren) about race, racism and violence. Article - Talking to Children About George Floyd - Child Mind InstituteHarold S. Koplewicz, MD, June 1, 2020It is critically important that we talk to our children about racism, the death of George Floyd and the continued violence and protests that have spread across the country. Article - How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism - Parent Toolkit There’s no question: talking about race can be sensitive, and yes, even a bit messy. Article - How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racial Violence - Common Sense Media It starts with checking in on yourself, and then listening deeply. Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, child psychologist and director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Wright Institute, 6/1/20 Article - Talking to Children About Race - National Geographic Recent protests are sparking questions from children. Not shying away from those conversations is the first step in raising an anti-racist child.By Heather Greenwood Davis, June 1, 2020 Video Q and A - Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News - Child Mind InstituteWith protests over the violent deaths of black Americans dominating the news, it’s understandable that many kids are feeling scared, confused or angry about the situation. Join Child Mind Institute psychologists Jamie Howard and Kenya Hameed as they discuss how parents can help children process what they’re seeing and manage their feelings. 6/1/20 Website - Engaging My Child: Parent Tip Tool - American Psychological Association (APA) Uplifting Families Through Healthy Conversations About Race Website: How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help - BrightlyBrightly provides passionate parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools they need...to keep kids connected to books through every age & stage of life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 - Erica and Heidi discuss recent current event surrounding the careless police shooting of Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor and civilian shooting of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery, black Americans that died as innocents, victims of the racially charged disparities of living as black Americans. They cover community antidotes, the concept of gas lighting, and racial identity framework. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Erica and Heidi discuss recent current events surrounding the careless police shooting of Kentucky EMT Breonna Taylor and civilian shooting of Georgia jogger Ahmaud Arbery, black Americans that died as innocents, victims of the racially charged disparities of living as black Americans. They cover community antidotes, the concept of gas lighting, and racial identity framework. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lakiesha Russell, MS, LPC is an award winning Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin, BOSS Momprenuer of two and known affectionately as America's #1 Mental Wellness Ambassador. Lakiesha has been seen on CBS, NBC, Huffington Post, Forbes and a host of other great media outlets.Website: https://www.theevolvingchair.com/Email: Lakiesha@theevolvingchair.com She has been in the mental health field for over a decade and has primarily done work with women, children and families; working on issues to include: trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting and a host of others. Lakiesha believes that in order for individuals to evolve into their best self they need to be healthy physically, spiritually and mentally.As a sought after speaker, Lakiesha has had the opportunity to share messages of hope and healing that educates, empowers and engages her audience to begin to do the work to make not only an impact in their lives but also in the generation to come. Lakiesha is the visionary and founder of The Evolving Chair Counseling and Consulting Agency which focuses on all women and children issues.Website: https://www.theevolvingchair.com/Email: Lakiesha@theevolvingchair.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crossover Episode! Erica and Heidi were interviewed by Sarah over at the Milwaukee Momcast..They are a wealth of information, so go check them out - Milwaukee Mom.Milwaukee Mom is a locally-focused parenting resource for moms and families. Passionate about parenting and our community, Milwaukee Mom strives to connect area moms to relevant resources, local businesses, can’t-miss happenings, and most of all — each other! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What happens if you put kids from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in a room together...MAGIC!We Spoke with Elsien Crawford about her non-profit organization Repairing Together - https://repairingtogether.org/ -based in Milwaukee Jewish Day School with programming at Indian Community School, Milwaukee College Prep, and Bruce Guadalupe schools."Through community based social action and tolerance based educational programming, we unite students of multiple ethnicities using opportunities for exploring interpersonal relationships, leadership training and social action literacy. A volunteer advisory board provides curriculum, fundraising and evaluation support. Specially developed assessments for students and teachers are given at each grade level, guiding ongoing program adaptations." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rhonda Hill has spent over a decade focusing on issues of racism and poverty. She has served as counselor, consultant, coach and group facilitator. She is an analytical, creative, systems thinker with compassion. Her commitment to raising awareness about racism is seen through her previous work with the Milwaukee Social Development Commission, the YWCA, the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and now through the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. Rhonda has a master's degrees in Marriage and Family therapy and in Theological Studies. Contact Rhonda: 414.736.0523 ; rhonda@interfaithconference.org ; rhonda@raceandfaith.orgCheck out these websites:Faith and Freedom Tour - www.raceandfaith.org https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT-VuWOrHkxoq7vP7rYaNiN185tesL9hc8xHE4W4gbPw9e3Q/viewformwww.interfaithconference.orgfacebook.com/racialprogressNot Your Mama's Tea - facebook.com/teafortheculture Check out these books:The Underground Railroad, Coloson WhiteheadJust Mercy, Bryan Stevenson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Janette Braverman is an entrepreneur, author, and public official. She is kicking off a new podcast called "Keep the Conversation Going." She will be interviewing guests about their passions and the legacies that they are leaving. For her first episode she spoke with Erica of Bridge the Divide - take a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, a national organization https://www.lirs.org/ Voces de la Frontera is a Milwaukee advocacy group https://vdlf.org/ How The 1965 Immigration Act Made America A Nation Of Immigrants https://www.npr.org/2019/01/16/685819397/how-the-1965-immigration-act-made-america-a-nation-of-immigrants?fbclid=IwAR3d3HDe3yKa6GEZFnyrxrGZQ6C6922Y0UszUBt8noipixl9a8aoauS0YCk Everything you need the next time someone starts trying to tell you about how their family came “the right way” and anyone who wants to do it like their ancestors did should “get in line.” (TL;dr: there’s a really good chance that at least some portion of your family came to the U.S. without a visa and/or received immigration amnesty, and the “right way” from 1790-1965 has nothing to do with how things are done now.) -Matt Cameron, immigration attorney- https://www.facebook.com/notes/matt-cameron/all-possible-responses-to-they-should-get-in-line-and-do-it-the-right-way-the-wa/10155288583987693/List of other organizations you can donate to https://www.bustle.com/p/12-immigrant-advocacy-organizations-to-donate-to-if-you-cant-stand-trumps-family-separation-policy-9483834 List of books and movies about immigration - many of which might be available at Cedarburg public library! Books for ChildrenStepping Stones: A Refugee Family’s Journey by Margriet Ruurs, translated by Falah Raheem, and illustrated by Nizar Ali Badr. This book is full of photographs of actual stone art created in Syria, and outlines the Syrian refugee crisis in a helpful way for young readers.Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant’s Tale. By Duncan Tonatiuh. This is an allegorical picture book, which explains a fictional animal journey. The author brings to light the hardship and struggles faced by families crossing from Latin America to North AmericaThe Journey by Francesca Sanna. This has beautiful illustrations and is based on a number of true migration stories.Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush’s Incredible Journey by Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes. This is a true story of a cat trying to be reunited with its refugee family, made famous via youtube videos. Includes pictures from Amy’s time with the cat and the family.Refuge. B y Anne Booth, illustrated by Sam Usher. This is a retelling of the Christmas story, highlighting the immigrant and refugee journeys of the holy family. Great Christmas addition.Refugee by Alan Gratz. This book includes three stories, about children from Germany 1929, Cuba 1994 and Syria 2015. All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge.Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Esperanza had a privledged life in Mexico, but a tragedy forces her to flee to California with her mother and settle in as a farm laborer. A classic.Books for Adults https://oedb.org/ilibrarian/coming-to-america-50-greatest-works-of-immigration-literature/ Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Nominated by PBS. When a young NIegerian woman heads to America, she must grapple with what it means to be black for the first time.The Namesake: A Novel. By Jhumpa Lahiri. This novel includes details of the immigrant experience, the clash of cultures, the conflicts of assimilation, and more as it follows an Indian family’s journey to America.The Book of Unknown Americans. By Cristina Henríquez. Award winning novel which ties together multiple stories of Immigrant journeys.Dear America: A Letter from an Undocumented American. Memoir from a Philippino – American Journalist, sharing his story of living 25 years in a country which does not consider him one of their own.Tell Me How It Ends: An Essay in 40 Questions by Valeria Luiselli. The author is a translator, required to ask children facing deportation 40 specific questions. She writes an essay about each question.The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong. By Karen Gonzalez. The author is a Guatemalan immigrant, and connects her story to the stories of immigration in the Bible.The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. Chronicles the migration of Black US citizens from the south to the north and west, in search of a better life.Movies for (almost) all agesLet Me In by Alicia Keys. Only 14 minutes long, this music video imagines what it would be like if US citizens were forced to seek refuge in Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-1hpZzJpmg All Saints: Based on a Powerful true story. This great family movie about a pastor, his family, a dying church, and a group of immigrants will warm your heart. http://www.allsaintsmovie.com/ Sweet 15. This 1990 made for TV drama connects a Latina-American girl’s Quinciñera (15 th birthday party) with her family’s immigration status during the Reagan Administration. A great introduction for all ages; this shows how little has changed in 28 years.Movies for AdultsSin Nombre. 2009 Mexican-American film about two teenagers fleeing violence and seeking refuge in the United States (it has subtitles; filmed in Spanish)Brooklyn 2015. An Irish Immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, and must make choices about her future.United Shades of America. With W. Kamau Bell, from CNN. Season 2, episode 1 is all about US immigration policy and the stories of immigrants and refugees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoPJWhfPlTk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aaron Greer, a filmmaker and Film and Digital Media Studies Program at Loyola, born and raised in Milwaukee, illuminates the representation in film –and filmmaking – by African Americans and other underrepresented groups. Gettin' Grown - “...illustrates how the love and support of a close-knit family make Eric’s day of getting everything wrong into a day of getting it right…and Gettin’ Grown” Coming of age story, filmed in Milwaukee, available at Cedarburg Public Library, on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Gettin-Grown-Ginger-Man…/…/B0012YN2IA and on YouTubeMKE Film Festival, American Black Film Festival, Tribecca , and won a host of awardsService To Man - http://www.servicetoman.com/"It’s 1967 and Eli Rosenberg has a problem. Only one medical school in the country will accept him: Meharry Medical College, a legendary all-black school in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael DuBois has a problem. Only one medical school in the country will do: Meharry Medical College, his father’s alma mater, and therefore his, whether he likes it or not. Eli and Michael have a problem. They’re awkward, they’re outsiders, and they hate each other- but the moment they arrive, they’re forced to work together within the explosive pressure cooker of the turbulent 1960s. These uncommon allies battle the mysteries of medicine; demanding professors; crushing parental pressures; and an entire student body distrustful of them both."NoStudios - https://www.facebook.com/pg/nostudios/about/?ref=page_internal"Nō Studios derives from nō 能, the Sino-Japaense root word for "skill" or "talent;" While in English, "No" is a familiar response to artists as they repeatedly confront and conquer it in pursuit of their craft. The desire behind our 40,000 square foot headquarters, is to create a collaborative workspace and social community that offers an environment for artists and art lovers to come together. Our historic building in the heart of the Pabst Brewery Complex, features offices, co-working space, a state-of-the-art screening room, performance stage, café bar, gallery, and rooftop lounge. The intention is to explore the intersection between these media, elevate underrepresented artists, educate, inspire, and entertain. The calendar will be guided by the community and amplified by our Oscar winning founder, John Ridley." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Police Body Cam footage of Chanese and administration- https://www.facebook.com/diannia.merriett/videos/10218157086949474Recent article about Greendale, WI - https://conversationswith.net/an-open-letter-to-greendale-high-school-your-racism-is-showing/Petition for Chanese and Greendale response - https://petitions.moveon.org/p/N_asDNews Coverage and video for different student using racial slur - https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/greendale-school-district-responds-to-inappropriate-and-racially-charged-videoThe New Deal in the Suburbs : The Greenbelt Town Program 1935-1952 - https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=osu1486646765033815&disposition=inlineGroup formed in Greendale, WI - PAGE - Parents Advocating for Greendale Equity https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreendaleEquity/Mission Statement - To represent and amplify the voices of those students, parents, and community members who feel they are not adequately heard or respected in Greendale, especially in the public schools .To help Greendale school district and the community at large to make a priority to embrace its growing diversity, to become more aware of the systemic racism in its past and present, and to become a more welcoming community for all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom's website : http://www.tomjenzamerica.com/"Over time, I developed empathy, and many of the people I’ve photographed were grateful for my taking the time to listen to their stories. The Inner City people have a wonderful sense of humor, and this infectious trait expanded my own effort to deal with the ups and downs of life. In truth, I cannot escape my ordinary middle class background, and I was reminded of that many times in feeling somewhat alone walking the streets. The images that follow are all about about my personal observations. I suppose almost all experiences are anecdotal. Tom Jenz" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some Additional info re transracial adoption:Podcast called Adoptees On http://www.adopteeson.com - general discussions about adoptee life and experiences in North AmericaAngela Tucker http://www.theadoptedlife.com/ - a transracial adoptee doing work on race/racism and parentingLisa Marie Rollins (https://birthproject.wordpress.com; https://lisamarierollins.wordpress.com) - on transracial adoption and African Diaspora heritage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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