Podcasts about detroit public schools

This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Jonathan Barlow to discuss his vision for Detroit's future. This episode is the sixth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race to become Detroit's 76th mayor.Jonathan Barlow is a Detroit Public Schools graduate, attendee of Wayne State University, CEO, and lifelong advocate for youth, families, and entrepreneurs. He has spent over 20 years fighting for Detroit's future, helping homeowners during the foreclosure crisis, building businesses that create jobs, and working with city leaders to drive economic growth.Jonathan is running for mayor because he believes Detroit deserves leadership that works for all of us - not just the few. His vision is to bring good-paying jobs, affordable housing, modernized city services, and innovative technology solutions that will propel Detroit forward.To learn more about Jonathan Barlow and his vision for Detroit, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Tayler Jones — actress, director, teaching artist with Detroit Creativity Project, and founder of Detroit Beauty Box. Tayler is a proud product of Detroit Public Schools, a multi-talented theatre artist, and a passionate advocate for the power of art and creativity—especially in the lives of young people. She received her BFA in Acting from Wayne State University, her MFA in Applied Drama from Eastern Michigan University, and studied Advanced Actor Training at the Moscow Art Theatre School. Tayler's impressive career spans stage, screen, and the classroom, but her greatest work may be the impact she's having on the next generation. Through her work with Matrix Theatre Company and the Detroit Creativity Project, Tayler teaches improv and life skills to youth in Detroit—using theatre as a powerful tool to build confidence, resilience, and connection. In this episode, you'll hear: ➡️ Tayler's journey from childhood performer to professional actress and educator ➡️ How the Detroit Creativity Project is transforming young lives through improv and creativity ➡️ The story behind Beauty of Detroit Box and how it builds community and supports local businesses ➡️ A heartfelt conversation on miscarriage and infant loss, and how Tayler is honoring her baby's legacy ➡️ More about the amazing organization Remembering Cherubs and their mission to support grieving parents ➡️ Why art, music, theatre, and creativity matter now more than ever ➡️ And so much more!

April 14, 2025 ~ The Steen Foundation, a Detroit-based non-profit, has saved Pages Bookshop from closing following the owner's retirement, with the goal to ensure the community maintains the same quality experience and resources to young people. Jeremiah Steen, Steen Foundation's executive director, and his team talks with Lloyd and Jamie on what the storefront will offer and a scholarship fund being created to support the Detroit Public Schools.

Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel and Eric Brown talk about the Detroit Public Schools and the need for the Detroit mayor to take over the schools.

Detroit Public Schools have officially decided to close school again on Wednesday--in step with several other districts that called off class for two days. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has team coverage of this cold snap in your PM All Local Update-- with tips to keep your home safe and warm, how first responders are navigating the weather and more. (Photo Credit: Tomas Ragina/Getty Images).

In the latest episode Jae & Nell are back to discuss a gang of topics this week! To skip past the opening music set got to (7:49) The crew opens the podcast talking about weekend and New Years festivities.  Remember when gas was $5 a gallon back in 2008. (13:49) Jae talks about having his son for 5 straight days. (19:30) Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies. (23:38) Deadly act in New Orleans by Army veteran Shamus-Din Jabbar. (26:08) Generation Beta: The Next Chapter of Humanity Begins in 2025⁠. (35:45) Target opening bars. (40:05) Detroit Public Schools offering $1,000 to students who get perfect attendance. (45:05) Joe Budden Charged After Naked Incident in Edgewater, NJl. (51:48) New study says it takes men 43 years to reach full maturity. (55:05) Can you girl take a job in another state without asking your permission? (1:01:51) Living apart to preserve a relationship. (1:04:04) Women all over social media are discussing men adding filters to their online posts! (1:11:00) Travis Hunter Sets Sights on NFL By Signing With Young Money APAA Sports⁠. (1:13:39) and a myriad of other topics and more!!…….Click the link in our Instagram bio @TheJaeAndFriendsPodcast Songs: Never Too Much - Luther Vandross(Intro) Cough Up In The Rapture - Anita Baker(Intro) Ascension - Maxwell (Intro) DAMAGED GOODS - Serayah Feat. Hylann Starr  (Outro) Credits: Created by: J. Williams Executive Producers: J. Williams, A. Williams Associate Producers: J. Williams. D. Hudgins Creative Director: J. Williams Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/JFPYTSub Follow on the official podcast IG page - https://bit.ly/TheJFPIGpage Jae's Instagram - https://bit.ly/JaeIGpage Nell's Instagram - https://bit.ly/NellIGpage #TheJaeAndFriendPodcast

How do you harness your versatility in career shift? Today's guest answers this question as he shares his transition from the classroom to the workforce development sector.In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Kartav Patel, a former alternative education teacher turned workforce development professional. Kartav shares his career journey from teaching social studies and GED programs at Detroit Public Schools to managing innovative youth programs and apprenticeship pathways.Together, they'll discuss how Kartav seamlessly transitioned into workforce development, leveraging his teaching skills like problem-solving, relationship-building, and adaptability. They also talk about apprenticeships and how they are no longer just for college students, but are being used more and more at the high school level. You'll hear more about: Kartav's unique background in teaching and alternative education programs (and how that aided him in making his transition!)Insights on integrating career exploration into classroom curriculumChallenges and innovations in transitioning from education to workforce development.The value of transferable teaching skills in nonprofit and state government rolesAdvice for educators exploring career shifts through workforce development and apprenticeship programsAnd more!Tune in for actionable tips, real-world insights, and a fresh perspective on career transitions for educators.Connect with Kartav:LinkedInConnect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teacher-shiftAli's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisimon/JoDee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodeescissors/Websitehttps://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/ Episode Transcriptions https://www.teachershiftpodcast.com/blog

This week we discuss the businessman Norman Shy who did not live up to his last name when he brazenly scammed the Detroit public school system for millions of dollars in a corruption case that runs deep. Find out just how he did it on this week's episode of White Collars, Red Hands.

Hello friends and welcome to your Daily Detroit for Thursday, November 7th, 2024. I'm Jer Staes… sharing what to know and where to go around town. Before we get started, thanks for all the feedback so far on yesterday's episode with Devon O'Reilly - we're going to gt back to it another time - but I also heard how many of you are just done with the election, or need a break. That said, if you want to add the pile - dailydetroit-at-gmail-dot-com or we have a feedback form on our website. So, let's get into five stories around town: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce his political plans next week.  Today, the city government of Detroit announced plans to become the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for tax payments and other municipal fees.  Bedrock plans to bring the immersive technology and entertainment venue Cosm to downtown Detroit. Detroit voters approved a millage proposal that might speed up the pace of paying off debt for Detroit Public Schools. Oakland County is set to begin a major redevelopment project in downtown Pontiac this January. As always, don't forget to tell a friend about the Daily Detroit podcast, and if you haven't already follow us in your favorite podcast app! Get future episodes of the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=db76cbf20cbd43f5

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP445! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. This week the guys are joined by Boyd White III, a Detroit native, husband and father of four, lawyer, Pastor of The Ark Detroit, and candidate for the Detroit School Board. We dive deep into Boyd's journey through Detroit Public Schools, his time at the University of Michigan, and his career in law. Listen as we get personal with Boyd, exploring his vision, goals, and what he hopes to accomplish for Detroit's students if elected. Tune in for a powerful conversation about education, leadership, and the importance of voting in our local elections. Make sure you're informed and ready to hit the polls! Follow Boyd On Instagram - @boydwhiteiiidpscd Follow The Ark Detroit - @thearkdetroit Dame's Music Pick Of The Week Playlist ❶ Youtube  ☞ YouTube.com/jjohnson313 ❷ Website ☞ www.shoptalkpod.com ❸ Book some time ☞ www.shoptalkpodcastudio.com ❹ Facebook ☞ https://m.facebook.com/ShoptalkPod/ Follow @jjohnson313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow @dame___313 on Instagram and Twitter Follow Shoptalkpodcast on Instagram and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shoptalkpodcast/support

Hey all! Welcome to another episode of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this edition, we take a look at the history, times and demise of one of Detroit, Michigan's largest abandoned schools; Charles Kettering High School. Once a gem in the crown of the Detroit Public Schools, Kettering went from a bright and airy educational bastion to a ruined, shredded and forlorn ruin, now on the chopping block to be demolished. Personal exploratory tales and history abound, so get yourself an overly sweet can of Faygo, pick up a few fully-loaded Coney's , settle down, listen in and enjoy the show! Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the next episode! -Mr. P. Also now available on APPLE PODCAST!: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mr-p-s-tales-from-the-road/id1717990959 MR. P. INFO: The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/⁠⁠  Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road! Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!):⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/⁠⁠@mr.p_explores TWITTER (X?):⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/ExploresMr⁠⁠ @ExploresMr  (come on over and say hello!)  Thanks all, and have a great week! FLICKR: ⁠https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrpexplores/

Send us a Text Message.Spencer A. Murray is the Founder and Executive Director of NO HARM, National Organization for Healing and Redefining Manhood. He is a speaker, writer, minister, and conflict transformation practitioner who specializes in working with men and boys as it relates to unhealthy ideas of masculinity, and how these ideas contribute to violence towards self, women, and the community.He is a former educator with Detroit Public Schools where he taught at Paul Robeson Academy, an African-Centered School, and the Academy of the Americas, a Dual Language Immersion School. He holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Wayne State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from New York Theological Seminary, where his focus of study was Conflict Transformation. His doctoral work focused on the systemic influence of patriarchy in religion, and its tendency to oppress and perpetrate violence towards women. Based on his dissertation, Spencer published his first book, Conspiracy of Silence: Religious and Patriarchal Roots of Violence Towards Women.He is currently a Violence Prevention Consultant, as well as a Certified Family Violence Intervention Practitioner in the state of Georgia, where he intervenes with men to disrupt abusive behaviors. As a skilled facilitator, Spencer encourages accountability while inviting men to transform their thinking about themselves, women, and manhood. In addition to his harm reduction work, he is also an Adjunct Professor in Emory University's Candler School of Theology, where he teaches the introductory course, Skills in Conflict Transformation. As a Restorative Justice Consultant with the Georgia Justice Project, Spencer creates spaces for healing, restoration, and an awareness of our shared humanity.In this episode, Spencer shares a poem about his near suicide and the choices he made as part of his transformation.His years of experience working with men and boys, as well as his own journey to free himself from the prison of toxic masculinity, drives his passion to lead men to a deeper understanding of themselves - an understanding characterized by a reverence for the feminine aspect of creation. Spencer is convinced that a man who has true knowledge of self, will strive do no harm.Spencer lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Erica Parks Murray.Support the Show.Donate – CelesteFrazier.com

Welcome back to the Distinctly Detroit Podcast. On today's episode, we are happy to have Brian Colding. Brian is an art teacher with Detroit Public Schools at Renaissance High School. For a large part of his career, after graduating from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Graphic Design, he decided to pursue professional wrestling. He wrestled with networks like WWF/WWE and AWWL, and after stepping away from Wrestling for a bit he has made a comeback. The DDP welcomes the super Brian Colding!

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is hosting its 55th annual "An Evening of Fine Arts" next week at the Fox Theatre. Plus, a severe solar storm is set to hit Earth and possibly make the northern lights visible throughout Michigan this weekend, possibly disrupting power and communications. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

May 6, 2024 ~ Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools, has called on elected officials like Governor Whitmer to address the rise of edible marijuana use of underage high schoolers. Dr. John Bernia, Superintendent of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, joins Kevin and Tom to discuss growing issue.

Detroit Public Schools announced Thursday it will partner with Detroit Piston Cade Cunningham and GE Appliances to help fund its neighborhood Health Hub program. Plus, the Justice Department has filed hate crime charges against a Warren man for spray-painting Nazi symbols on the walls of a Black church in Roseville. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Feb. 7, 2024 ~ According to The Educational Recovery Scorecard, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is outperforming the rest of the state and nation in recovery since the pandemic. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss how the district has improved in reading and math, and the fallout of the Oxford High School shooting verdicts.

Days of freezing temperatures and falling snow have knocked out power for more than 150,000 Michiganders and canceled school at multiple districts. The Detroit Public Schools, Livonia Schools, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and many other districts canceled school on Tuesday and Wednesday. The storm tested Michigan's infrastructure that is ranked worse than the national average. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

Dec. 21, 2023 ~ House GOP subpoenas AG Merrick Garland over a 2017 investigation into Senate staffers. Lisa McClain stops by the show. GM buys out half of it's Buick dealerships. Former Detroit Police Officer charged in death of 71 year old man. Detroit Public Schools have lost 131,000 kids over the past decade.

Shad sits down with Candace Bridges. Bridges talks about teaching dance at her new studio and teaching kids in the Detroit Public Schools. Bridges also speaks about her singing talents when she was younger that landed her into a girl group. Hear these stories and more in the full episode now.Hosted by City Shad :https://www.instagram.com/shadvseverybody_podcast/​​​​Special Guest - Candace Bridges :https://www.instagram.com/sipandstilettosllc/Producer - Q. Lewis :https://www.instagram.com/Q.Lewis313/​​​​Listen on :YouTube / YouTube Music : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlzziByYiN0sVTjOsCimS0mDOlRAsv3R-Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shad-vs-everybody/id1474969475?uo=4iHeart Radio : https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shad-vs-everybody-62567207/Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/6aobEWEmz3qifYbEeczdesSponsored in part by Duke and Dame Whiskey#DetroitPodcast #SipAndStilettos #BeTheBestYou See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talib is a veteran, poet, entrepreneur, physical education teacher, and more. He shares a little humor and poetry along with words of wisdom on keys to quantifying success, good deeds, and having faith. Shoutout to Yum Village, Mediterranean Soul, Good Boy's Water Solutions, and Detroit Public Schools. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garrisonmarketing/support

October 5, 2023 ~ Detroit Public Schools third grade teacher Candice Jackson chats with Marie Osborne about kids not going to school.

It's all hands on deck as police try to find two-week-old twin boys abducted from Livonia. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Michigan State Police) Teachers in the Detroit Public Schools Community District are expected to report to school this morning after an agreement has been reached with the union on a new contract. WWJ's Greg Bowman has details.    

The Detroit Public Schools Community District reached a tentative contract agreement with the Detroit Federation of Teachers. Plus, the UAW hosted a rally in Warren as they prepare for a possible strike, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

This week, Authentically Detroit introduces Something Relevant, the inaugural podcast on the Detroit Eastside Engaged Podcast (DEEP) Network!Donna and Orlando sit down with Daivon Reeder, co-host and creator of the Something Relevant Podcast to discuss the vision behind the show. Vaulted Youth Voices participants Faith and Alex also join the conversation, discussing some of the latest headlines impacting teens in Detroit. As a special treat, we've included Something Relevant's second episode, “Control,” at the end!FOR HOT TAKES:POOR STUDENTS AND BLACK STUDENTS ARE DISAPPEARING FROM MICHIGAN COLLEGES DETROIT DISTRICT'S DISCIPLINE PROPOSAL WOULD GIVE SCHOOLS MORE POWER TO SUSPEND STUDENTSSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Guest Marnina Falk guides us through getting the year started using Target Language, what to plan, how to plan, and planning your back up plan so that you are ready for every contingency. Marnina and Langauge Lounge host Michelle Olah offer practical tips and encouragement of how to get to 90%+ target language use and create a strong sense of community in our classrooms. Bio Marnina Falk taught Spanish for 9 years at Foreign Language Immersion and Culture Studies, a Detroit Public School. In Detroit, she helped write the Spanish I and II curriculum. She also led training for the district language department. Prior to Detroit public schools, she taught English in Costa Rica for 2 years, where she developed English programs for children and adults. She also discovered her passion for Latin dance. In 2018, Marnina participated in a Fulbright Hays summer seminar in Brazil, where she returned as a Language Curriculum Coordinator for another cohort in 2022. In 2019, Marnina was a Fund for Teachers Fellow in Cuba. Expanding on her experiences in Costa Rica, Brazil, and Cuba, she has created materials about Afro-Latin culture and heritage. She has also continued to practice Spanish and study Brazilian Portuguese whenever possible. Producer's Notes Visit the Language Lounge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/langloungepod Connect with Michelle - https://twitter.com/michelleolah Have a comment or question? Leave a voicemail at (207) 888-9819 or email podcast@waysidepublishing.com Produced by Wayside Publishing - https://waysidepublishing.com Don't miss the debut of Wayside Publishing's 2023-2024 professional development series, Teaching with Target Language in Mind: Starting the School Year with Purposeful Language Use. Set the stage for optimal target language use as you welcome your students back for the new school year. The Professional Learning Team will help you keep purposeful target language use for you and your students at the heart of learning. Join us as we share ideas, tips and resources to help you establish class norms, set learning expectations, discuss the importance of staying in the target language, and help students co-construct their understanding of what language looks like along the proficiency continuum. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuduugrzIrHd0j1s1C71EX1qlObYAgk8kA Mentions Special Person from Bryce Hedstrom https://www.brycehedstrom.com/free-stuff/special-person-interviews/ Slides used students for the special person interviews https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17RjQymWtc4lPgNGnyDnod6xxlCsHuJOp_-68nXHkT4c/edit?usp=sharing Unit plan for special person interviews: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKwZ2wbL9krs_bfm3b4yLGI3vE1kcF0SjjsDHw42NWk/edit?usp=sharing Student note sheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QUdlgzinkHrdEPAWDNEfT3566YZWn0UX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105928918383629260776&rtpof=true&sd=true Final project https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPPxKU-nGj_6tzPxZin6MrAvRD9pAnv7TlQIYFwj6r0/edit?usp=sharing Student Interest Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xyQGTdI43MACR9tyfmRa2_27acE3a7RwIemb-NBH7w8/copy @LangChat Increasing Your Target Language Use in the Classroom https://calicospanish.com/increasing-your-target-language-use-in-the-classroom/ Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures, Spencer Kagan Blog about Teacher Strategies to stay in the TL Carol Gaab @CarolGaab (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-gaab-07516b11/ @MmeBlouwoff, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-b-83a86a4/ Claudia Elliot @claudiamelliott , FB: claudiaelliott21 ACTFL : Facilitate Target Language Use https://www.actfl.org/educator-resources/guiding-principles-for-language-learning/facilitate-target-language-use#:~:text=ACTFL%20recommends%20that%20learning%20take,NOT%20use%20the%20target%20language.

Detroit Public School Community District will receive $2.76 million from the Ballmer group to help launch 12 health centers in high schools. Plus, Michigan lawmakers are considering expanding the state's bottle return program, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

This week Joel and Misty celebrate National Forklift Safety Day. So if you have an opportunity to use a forklift today - DO IT SAFELY, PLEASE!Then they have an engaging conversation with Tony Hawk (no, not THAT Tony Hawk!), the Executive Director for K-12 Mathematics for the Detroit Public Schools, Community District. Tony discusses some of the challenges and successes for math in Detroit and how his "why defines his what."Cheers!The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program. Learn more at CPM.orgTwitter: @cpmmathFacebook: CPMEducationalProgramEmail: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

Detroit Health Department is working with Detroit Public Schools and state officials to investigate illnesses at two elementary schools. A kindergarten student has died, though medical examiners have yet to determine the cause of death. Plus, Michigan lawmaker wants to allocate $20 million towards Highland Park's debt. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

There's a warning out this morning from Detroit Public Schools following the death of a kindergarten student. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty) The solution to Highland Park's $24M dollar debt to the Great Lakes Water Authority COULD be a state bailout. The Senate Appropriations Committee has green lighted over $20M dollars for the city to use to repay the bill. 

Adam Hollier is the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Hollier served in the Michigan Senate, representing the 2nd Senate district, serving Wayne County including Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, and Highland Park from 2018 to 2022. Early Life & Education : Hollier was born and raised in the North End of Detroit. As the son of retired social worker, Jacquelene Hollier, and retired Detroit Fire Department Captain and Wayne County Health Department Training Officer, Carl Hollier, service to people and the community were ingrained in Hollier from a young age. Hollier is a graduate of Detroit Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in labor relations from Cornell University, where he played safety on the football team and was a decathlete. Hollier enlisted in the United States Army and later served as a civil affairs officer in the United States Army Reserve. He earned a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. Hollier is of Black and Native American descent. Career : Hollier served as a volunteer firefighter before enlisting in the United States Army and graduating with distinction from officer candidate school, where he earned the commission of 2nd Lieutenant. Hollier currently serves as a captain paratrooper and team leader in the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion Airborne. Prior to joining the Senate, Hollier served as director of government affairs for the Michigan Fitness Foundation. He began his career in public service in roles as a staffer in the state legislature and with local officials in the city of Detroit, where his efforts were instrumental in developing policies that protected seniors and facilitated the installation of 64,000 new lights to make neighborhoods safe.

Racheal and Gerrard Allen discuss why they started a business and nonprofit in the suburbs for a diverse range of workers and business owners. Then, Sharlonda Buckman-Davis shares her journey of becoming an advocate for students in Detroit public schools.

Today's episode looks at the recent removal of Ben Carson's name from Detroit Public Schools for the shameful reason being that he is now “woke” or something. Why does this continue to happen to people who have amazing stories of success when they simply disagree on politics?

Special Needs Advocate and Educator Vertongie Kendrix-Bailey  shares in Episode 38, that was stressful to see her toddler cry a lot, act as if he was lost at times and throw tantrums. When he was 4 years old, her son Hezekiah was diagnosed with autism after a comprehensive evaluation by his medical team. The medical team that evaluated Hezekiah included a pediatrician, a psychiatrist, an occupational therapist, a speech and language pathologist, and a nurse. After the evaluation and diagnosis Kendrix-Bailey knew she had to get help for her son.  With that in mind, Kendrix-Bailey took it upon herself to educate herself about autism. She took college courses on children with special needs and autism. Then she began a nonprofit to educate and empower parents and other community members named, Hezekiah Kidz, Inc.The mission at Hezekiah Kidz, Inc. is to empower children with autism and other disabilities with life skills. This nonprofit aims to move children beyond their disabilities,  provide them with the skills to survive, and prepare them to live a meaningful life.  Hezekiah Kidz, Inc. envisions a world where all children regardless of their disabilities are valued and afforded resources to develop the skills to realize their full potential. Each year Hezekiah Kidz, Inc. hosts an Autism Community Day. This event raises awareness, provides links to community programs for parents of children with special needs, and offers fun activities for families and community members alike. Autism Community Day will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at The Game Room in Livonia, MI. Kendrix-Bailey credits her oldest son with laying the groundwork for the mission and purpose of Hezekiah Kidz, Inc. He did this simply by showing his mother that her youngest son may have a diagnosed disability but that doesn't mean he doesn't have abilities! Vertongie is a woman of great humility and expansive determination. She is a stroke survivor and parents a child with special needs. What others may see as set backs, Vertongie has turned into set ups for success. Parenting her son who has autism has taught her the importance of advocacy and has propelled her to work diligently to learn as much as she can in order to be the best support not only for her son but for all the children in her community.Vertongie began her educational journey in Detroit Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Accounting, a Master's degree in Administration-Human Resources, and is currently working towards a 2nd Master's in Special Education with her eye on a Ph. D. in Behavioral Health. To say that she believes education is important in setting and achieving your goals would be an understatement.To learn more about  Vertongie's nonprofit and upcoming events check out:Hezekiah Kidz, IncAutism AllianceFriendship Circle

In Episode 37, Vertongie Kendrix-Bailey shares her journey as a mother and advocate for her two sons: Zechariah and Hezekiah. Her parenting philosophy guides how she has crafted community to support her values and goals for her family. As a highly educated professional, Vertongie is the kind of mother who uses all her resources and skills to provide for and advocate for her children and herself. Vertongie also serves as a parent liaison for Children with Special Needs, participates on nonprofit boards, trains parents on how to be better advocates for their children, organizes local campaigns,  and found her own foundation/small business Hezekiah Kidz, Inc. Vertongie is a woman of great humility and expansive determination. She is a stroke survivor and parents a child with special needs. What others may see as set backs, Vertongie has turned into set ups for success. Parenting her son who has autism has taught her the importance of advocacy and has propelled her to work diligently to learn as much as she can in order to be the best support not only for her son but for all the children in her community. Vertongie began her educational journey in Detroit Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Accounting, a Master's degree in Administration-Human Resources, and is currently working towards a 2nd Master's in Special Education with her eye on a Ph. D. in Behavioral Health. To say that she believes education is important in setting and achieving your goals would be an understatement.To learn more about a few of the program Vertongie supports check out:Hezekiah Kidz, IncDAPCEPCHADDAutism Alliance of Michigan

Vision, faith, and community anchor Angelique Peterson Mayberry. Detroit Public School Community District Board president (running for her second term currently) has worked tirelessly to ensure DPSCD is ready to fulfill students' dreams. Her work to empower students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community groups grew from the work ethic that committed her to Ford Motor Company and UAW. Madam President opens up about her son's organizing of a school walkout to further encourage her can-do spirit. Today DPSCD has more strides to make, but in the shadows of the pandemic, DPSCD is much more efficient than other media reports. Learn of her vision, responsibility, and passion for her position. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/df53d08c-dc73-4e84-8f19-b67afda250ca

As SLPs, a lot of us get into this profession because we just want to help people. Helping people is just what we do. And when we aren't able to do that, it takes a serious toll on us emotionally. This quickly leads to burnout which can leave you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.  But you don't have to stay that way. You can find more fulfillment by starting your own private practice where you get to build the life you want on your own terms.  In this week's episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lydia Lacy, who was feeling stuck and unfulfilled in her job. This led her to start her own private practice which has given her so much more happiness and fulfillment.  Lydia started working for Detroit Public Schools right after graduating in May of 1999. She was placed in a Title 1 elementary school in the heart of the city and then moved around to other settings throughout the district. Lydia and her family moved to Georgia in 2011 where she continued to work in education. She has over 20 years of experience working in the school setting serving students from preschool to high school.  When it was time for a change of pace, she switched over to working for a private practice in 2018 but then moved back to the school setting as a contractor. That's when she decided that maybe it was time for her to start her own private practice.  While researching, she came across Jena's website and joined her Facebook group then reached out to some local therapists to ask more questions!  As a married mother with four children, Lydia is very busy working her full-time position in the schools while growing her part-time business, Katalyst Speech Therapy. It can be stressful at times trying to navigate each role, but she wouldn't have it any other way. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, spending time with her kids, and dating her handsome husband. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Lydia's journey to starting her own private practice The power of connecting with other people in the profession How Lydia finds clients The benefits of being an insurance provider Lydia's experience with accepting Medicaid The importance of having a mentor when starting a private practice I hope you found this episode inspirational. I love Lydia's persistence and how she finally took the steps and started her private practice. She is the perfect example of someone who wanted to do it, did it, and is now encouraging others to go for it too.  If you would like to learn more about our programs and how we support SLPs and OTS who want our help to start and grow their private practices, please visit https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com. ) Resources Mentioned:  Visit Lydia's website: https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/ (https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/) Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 20-year nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy leader. To learn more about Kia's work, or to connect with her visit www.kiacroom.com. We encourage you to email the Black Fundraisers' Podcast with suggestions for show topics, inquiries, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities at Blackfundraiserspodcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available Connect with us on IG & YouTube @Blackfundraiserspodcast ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST Robert Simmons III, EdD is the Head of Social Impact & STEM for Micron Technology and the Micron Foundation. Robert leads a social impact portfolio that centers STEM equity, racial equity, economic empowerment, and food insecurity. During his career, Robert has served in senior leadership roles in the nonprofit sector and as the Chief of Innovation and Research in the DC Public Schools. A former middle school science teacher in the Detroit Public Schools, Robert was nominated twice as the Walt Disney National Teacher of the Year and once for the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Foundation Outstanding Educator Award. As a fellow with the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation and the Fulbright Memorial Fund, Robert traveled to Costa Rica and Japan to study educational systems and conduct environmental research in the rainforest. Selected for the Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University and the BE Modern Man Award from Black Enterprise, Robert remains committed to social justice and racial Contact Robert Simmons at: robertsimmon@micron.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-simmons-iii-edd-2179957/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robert_simmons3 Learn more about the Micron Foundation's Charitable Giving here: https://www.micron.com/gives This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week on “The Learning Curve,” Gerard Robinson and guest co-host Kerry McDonald talk with Bernita Bradley, founder and president of Engaged Detroit, a parent-driven urban homeschooling advocacy coalition. Bernita shares her background, and how she became a nationally recognized parent advocate for urban K-12 education reform. They delve into problems with the chronically underperforming Detroit Public Schools, […]

Inside its 26th-floor offices at the Fisher Building, Christman Company has a special souvenir that hangs on the wall with ties to an iconic moment of political history.Joe Luther, vice president and general manager of Southeast Michigan Operations, spilled the beans during this week's podcast of how Christman ended up with a piece of the platform where then-president Barack Obama stood during his first inauguration in 2009.“We've got one of the pieces of plywood actually in the Fisher Building… come down to the office and see where Obama stood,” he said. “Two little Sharpie half circles that say left and right. It's just exciting to have that piece where he stood that day.”It's long been known that the Lansing-based general contracting firm builds the platform used by the incoming president at inaugurations in Washington D.C. – they did it for Barack Obama in 2009 and 2013, for Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.And they plan to bid again in two years. The whole platform is wood, and several pieces get saved and reused for later years. But for that one piece, it has a place of honor on the wall in Luther's boss's office.“That team out there really enjoys that project. It's a smaller project for that region, but a really exciting, high-profile project. And I think they've got the method now pretty well licked,” he said. “There's a short time to set it up and a short time to tear it down. And we're certainly excited to be a part of it.”Christman, which was founded in 1894 and has been doing business in Michigan for more than 100 years, has plenty of other projects closer to home. They include the renovation of the Michigan Central Station in Corktown, the Accident Fund national headquarters in Lansing, multiple Detroit Public Schools projects and the redevelopment of the GSA Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit. Luther has been with the company since 2008 and said it has grown from 300 employees to almost a thousand across the country during that time. He spoke to Crain's about:1:25 - His career trajectory and how Christman Co. has changed over time2:25 - How they are handling labor shortages3:25 - What is being done to bring new people into the trades7:30 – Overcoming rising building costs9:30 – Delayed projects10:40 – Handling union battles11:50 – Other challenges in the industry12:40 – How they choose their projects14:25 – If preservation strategy in Detroit needs to change16:15 – Christman's tie to the presidential election and a very special souvenir18:05 – Why going after clients is more important than projects20:15 – How to promote diversity in the construction industry22:25 – The importance of mentorship23:35 – Life outside of work24:25 – His biggest failure and how he overcame it

On Episode 21, I got to share the mic with entrepreneur Tiffany Funderburk.During our candid conversation,  Tiffany Funderburk shares some of the tenets of her philosophy on parenting and entrepreneurship. Truly she offers a master class on nurturing a marriage while raising a blended family. Hint: her definition of community is the foundation.Born in Cali, but raised in Detroit, Tiffany attended Detroit Public Schools. After high school she attended Western Michigan University. While at WMU she joined the U.S. Army and became an active member of the National Guard.  She has been married for 15 and is the mother of a blended family of 7 children! Tiffany is also a doting grandmother. After 14 years as a homeschooling mother, Tiffany decided to take a big leap of faith. 3 years ago an opportunity opened up for her to pursue ownership of a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. Although the odds were against her (and more than a few small business loan rejections) Tiffany persevered. She is now the owner of that Cold Stone Creamery franchise, 1 of only 2 black  Cold Stone Creamery franchisees in the state of Michigan.

Crystal is a software developer and Principal Consultant at Slalom, a co-organizer of the Strange Loop Conference, and a diversity in tech and business advocate. As a Detroit Public Schools graduate, Crystal is passionate about equal access to education at all levels. She started her career in teaching in St. Louis, Missouri as a 2010 Teach For America Corps Member and taught middle school math in St. Louis Public Schools for four years. After her time in the classroom, she wanted to explore a career that would allow her to bring together her love for creativity, science, and community — technology was just that! Crystal is a lifetime learner and serial hobbyist and is currently learning photography, graphic design, the tarot, and all things tech while fighting the patriarchy one keystroke at a time.

Today's guest is a successful senior executive that specializes in International team building, team management, and implementing change that delivers innovative solutions to organizational issues. He served our country as an Air Force Electronic Technician; he served our community as a high school teacher for Detroit Public Schools; and he devoted more than 25 years to Ford Motor Company as a Director. He received a Bachelor degree from Wayne State University and a MBA from Michigan State University. He is currently the President/CEO of J3P Enterprise LLC., and Director of the Michigan Engineering Zone at the University of Michigan Detroit Center. The DDP welcomes Julian E. Pater, III.

Preparing to drop the first episode of season 2 this month,  we decided to share some of our favorite episodes from season 1!! Thank you for listening and your continued support. We can't wait to show y'all what we've been working on, LOVE Y'ALL... - Couch Boyz S 1- EP 5MARIO LEMONSHEAD OF SCHOOL- Detroit Achievement  Academywww.detroitchievement.org Mario Lemons is a native of Detroit, and was educated in the Detroit Public Schools system. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and a Master's Degree in Teaching and Curriculum, with a Specialization in English and Language Instruction. Mario is passionate about empowering young people to be their best selves and is excited to bring his expertise to Detroit Achievement Academy. For the past six years, Mario has dedicated himself to educating young people in the arts, as well as empowering students academically, socially and emotionally. Outside of school, Mario enjoys traveling frequently with his travel club, being involved in the arts community, and giving back to the less fortunate.www.couchboyzradio.comIG: @themcouchboyz

February 16. 2022 ~ Full Show. John Sellek Founder and CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs discusses San Francisco voters recalling three members of the Board of Education. Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido on the rash of "kill lists" that are popping up at local high schools. Senior News Analyst Chris Renwick with the latest on former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith's jail sentence. Senior News Analyst Lloyd Jackson discusses the $700 million Detroit Public Schools are receiving for building updates. State Senator Mike Shirkey talks about the proposed $2.5 billion tax cuts and Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne talks to the folks at Dream Detroit Skating Academy.

Dr. Kay Taylor Oliver is an educator and writer; she delivers a powerful message on developing and sustaining meaningful relationships for children and adults. Her presentation style is full of new and relevant information given in simple sound bites that are easily applied to everyday living. Her moto is, Rise Above Expected Limitations. Kay Taylor Oliver has served as Executive Director for Professional Development for Detroit Public Schools; Associate Superintendent for Philadelphia Public Schools; and Associate Professor in the College of Education at Temple University in Philadelphia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University; a Master of Science from the University of Detroit; and a Doctor of Education from Wayne State University. Kay served as president of the Board of Directors for the George Washington Carver Museum in Phoenix, Arizona; on the National Advisory Boards for Michigan State University's College of Education; and on “The Learning Classroom” presented by Mort Crim Communications and Stanford University. Kay has served as president of The Phoenix Chapter of the Links, Incorporated; she is a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; a Lifetime member of the NAACP; Founder of the H. LeBaron Taylor $10,000 Scholarship distributed biennially to a student who has overcome difficulties; and she is a member of the African American Women's Giving Circle, a philanthropic organization dedicated to providing grants to minority startup businesses. Kay is also a Board Member of the Be Kind People Project, an organization designed to provide students with comprehensive programming using a positive approach to social, emotional, and academic learning and she is a Board Member of the Arizona Theatre Company. Kay is a founding member of the National Staff Development Council's Coaching for Results. She is the author of Teacher Behavior in the Context of a Continuum of Teacher Improvement; Through Their Eyes: A Strategic Response to the National Achievement Gap; Princess Aisha and the Cave of Judgment; Princess Aisha and the Arrow of Truth; and Winter's Love. 

Our guest today is a native Detroiter and graduate of Detroit Public Schools, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. She has worked in Detroit Public Schools for more than 20 years. Originally a middle school Science teacher and currently the Deputy Superintendent External Partnerships, Enrollment and Specialty programming for the Detroit Public School District. There were a lot more positions and responsibilities in between. We are going to explore it all with Alycia Meriweather.

Daily News Brief for Wednesday January 19th, 2022 If you want to see more of this sort of thing, please consider joining the Fight Laugh Feast Club. For less than a few coffees a month, you can help us build a rowdy Christian media response to liberal legacy media, big tech, and build a Christian megaphone for the truth. Got to flfnetwork.com and click on “join the club.” ‘No Authority To Do It': Wisconsin Judge Bans Ballot Drop Boxes, Ballot Harvesting https://www.dailywire.com/news/no-authority-to-do-it-wisconsin-judge-bans-ballot-drop-boxes-outlaws-ballot-harvesting According to the Daily Wire: “A Waukesha County judge ruled Thursday that ballot drop boxes cannot be used in the state of Wisconsin, asserting that the Wisconsin Elections Commission has “no authority” to permit the drop boxes. “It's all good and nice, but there's no authority to do it,” said Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Bohren. Judge Bohren made the determination in response to a lawsuit filed by voters represented by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), The Federalist explained Monday. Some 500 drop boxes were set up across the state, collecting tens of thousands of absentee ballots in the 2020 general election. Judge Bohren said a finalized injunction was forthcoming “ordering the state Elections Commission to withdraw long-standing advice to municipal clerks around the state that says they can use absentee ballot drop boxes,” according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The ruling is expected to be appealed.” Our political leaders used the concept of the pandemic to get all sorts of illegal things to pass. In the name of your health, you need ballot drop boxes. In the name of protecting you from dying, you need mail-in ballots. In the name of your health, you need stimulus money. As Christians, we must resolve to never be driven by a spirit of fear, because if you allow for that, than the government will take advantage of that and infringe as far as they can on you rights as you allow them to.   Justice delayed is justice denied: Jack Phillips has ‘now been in courts defending his freedom nearly a decade.' https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/17/lgbt-activists-have-been-using-courts-to-harass-this-christian-baker-for-ten-years/ This is an important article written by Joy Pullman over at the Federalist.  “Jack Phillips is an American. His nation's supreme law claims to protect his inalienable rights to free speech and to freely practice his faith. Yet for ten years, these same rights have been effectively suspended by a state legislature and multiple courts, despite a 2018 win in the U.S. Supreme Court. Phillips, who lives in the Denver, Colorado suburb of Lakewood, was first prosecuted for faithful Christianity in 2012. He was hauled into Colorado's non-judicial Civil Rights Commission, then later into real courts, for offering to sell a gay couple anything in his bakery, Masterpiece Cakeshop, except a custom cake celebrating homosexual acts. He's still in court now. His ten-year battle, Phillips said in a Jan. 14 phone interview, “had profound effects on me and my faith. My faith is much stronger now, my family is much closer. First coming out, there were death threats and things, hateful phone calls and emails. There was a time when my wife was afraid to come to the shop because you didn't know what you would expect.” In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court found Phillips was essentially the victim of government entities prejudiced against Christians and other traditional religions, noting the personal hostility expressed against him by commission members. “Colorado officials compared Jack's plea for religious freedom to some of the worst things in American history, such as the Holocaust and slavery,” noted Phillips's current lawyer, Jacob Warner, in a phone interview. Warner works for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which has defended Phillips pro bono in court. “The Supreme Court didn't need to reach the free speech issue because of that animosity and that left the door open for other litigation.” Immediately after the Supreme Court decision in Phillips's first case, LGBT activists hauled Phillips back into court, not once but twice more, again with clear personal animus. In the current case, a lawyer named Autumn Scardina claims the right to force Phillips to draw a picture of Satan smoking marijuana and to bake a cake celebrating transgender mutilation. Not being able to force others into expressing things they don't believe, Scardina claims, constitutes discrimination against LGBT people. According to court documents, Scardina has sought for many years to harm Phillips due to his religious beliefs and public stand on their behalf. During trial, for example, Scardina said the goal of this suit was to “correct” the “errors of [Phillips's] thinking.”” While there is a lot to point out here, it is important to note that liars are hateful people, and with hate comes violence. The LGBT+-= community, along with this activist lawyer, want blood and will not stop, even after the Supreme Court dropped the original case again Jack because of “personal hostility expressed against him by commission members”. But here is the other thing to note here. We really need Christians to become judges. In my local case, having a righteous judge makes all the difference. I did a little research in Idaho, and found out that our judicial system leans left. In Idaho! If we are going to have a healthy state in the next 40 years, than we need to have righteous judges who genuinely fear God. Like I said, Joy wrote a good piece, so follow the links in the notes to get to her article. Classical Conversations DNB:  Classical Conversations supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families. We provide a classical Christ-centered curriculum, local like-minded communities across the United States and in several countries, and we train parents who are striving to be great classical  educators in the home. For more information and to get connected, please visit our website at ClassicalConversations.com. Classical. Christian. Get Connected. Get Community. https://www.classicalconversations.com/ They are hiring too: https://cchomeoffice.com/jobs-2/  How billions in pandemic relief funds went to everything but pandemic relief https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/coronavirus/covid-con-part-2-how-billions-pandemic-relief-funds-went-everything Just in the News is doing a multi-part series on where the pandemic money has actually been sent. The Republicans and Democrats passed about $5 trillion in stimulus money in less than one year. So, since we are in the middle of a “pandemic”, you would think all that money went to all the devastating losses from COVID, medical needs to combat the pandemic, and developing the 25th booster shot. Ah but never waste a crisis, as Rahm Emanuel would say.  I pulled out the highlights, if I can call it that: -about $86 billion to save private unions' multiemployer retirement funds -$192 million and $419 million in emergency U.S. taxpayer funding to at least 125 Chinese firms with links to the Chinese Communist Party -Kentucky is devoting $250 million to water and sewer infrastructure projects across the state -Colorado plans to put $550 million of its federal funds toward affordable housing and home ownership efforts and another $380 million for transportation, infrastructure, parks, and agriculture -New Jersey only allocated only 27% of its federal pandemic relief for public health -Millions were used for COVID-19 bonuses, teacher pay raises, and even to cover payroll. For example, Detroit Public Schools using $60 million of its pandemic relief funds to give out bonuses and Connecticut spending $21.1 million on "personal services-salaries" and $2.6 million on employee benefits. -Washington state is using $340 million of its pandemic relief to provide one-time cash grants of $1,000 for illegal immigrants, according to the state's Recovery Plan Performance Report -Colorado put $1 billion toward fortifying the state budget and maintaining fiscal integrity -San Jose also devoted $3.7 million to an "Environmental Resilience Corp,"...and Another $1.4 million is going to clean up parks I dug a little bit in my town, and know that at least three of my local city council raked in hundreds of thousands of dollars. This data is public and you can research who got what in your town. https://www.covidmoneytracker.org/ is a helpful example for this.  California weighing proposal that could double its taxes https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/california-proposal-double-taxes According to Fox: “California lawmakers unveiled a new bill at the beginning of the year that would establish a single-payer health care system – an ambitious plan that would be funded by nearly doubling the state's already-high taxes. A new analysis from the Tax Foundation, a non-partisan group that generally advocates for lower taxes, found that the proposed constitutional amendment would increase taxes by roughly $12,250 per household in order to fund the first-of-its-kind health care system. In all, the tax increases are designed to raise an additional $163 billion per year, which is more than California raised in total tax revenue any year before the pandemic. California would also expand the payroll tax paid by employees who earn more than $49,990 in annual income if they work for a company that has more than 50 workers. Walczak noted the plan could deter small businesses from expanding by inadvertently creating a tax cliff. For instance, if a company that had 49 workers earning $80,000 each hired one additional employee, they would suddenly create a tax bill of more than $90,000.  The taxes would fund government-run health care for all Californians, which supporters say would offset the costs of higher taxes and would save money in the long run.”  One of the best things imbedded in our state structure, is that if your state is going commie on you, you can pick up and move to a freer state. Listen to U-Haul Vice President Stuart Shoen has to say about this: Roll Clip I just hope all these people who are fleeing California have learned their lesson. Closing This is Gabriel Rench with Crosspolitic News. 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On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Love for Detroit Public Schools with President and CEO of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Ms. Pamela Moore. Ms Moore discusses her professional and personal mission, along with her role, in helping to transform the largest public school District in Michigan, the Detroit Public Schools Community District, into a world-class school district. Beginning this Tuesday, November 2nd, the Dripping in Black Podcast shares another true story of Black Excellence, the story of Pamela Moore. Join us. The Dripping in Black Podcast is available for our audio listeners on the most popular podcast platforms and it can be viewed on Facebook Watch as well as the DiBk Channel on YouTube. Remember to subscribe to the DiBk Channel for notifications, and to follow, like, comment, and share with family, friends, loved ones, and everyone else. We truly appreciate your support in our intentional, enjoyable, and necessary celebration of Black Excellence. Detroit Public Schools Foundation Website: dpsfdn.org YouTube: Detroit Public Schools Foundation Dripping In Black Social Media Website: drippinginblack.com Instagram: @dibk20 Facebook: @dibk20 Twitter: Dibk20 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode Summary:This episode is the very first episode of Still Talking Black. This episode is all about how STB originated and the story behind the name. Also in this episode, we hear from Mrs. Shelton, a former educator, principal, and assistant principal. We discuss a middle school exchange program that opened Richard's eyes to how different people's starting points are.Show your Support:If you like what we are doing here the best way to show your support is by rating, sharing, and subscribing/following our podcast. Another way to show your support is by giving us a donation at BuyMeACoffee.com/CrownedCulture. We appreciate any and all support.About the Interviewee:Mrs. Shelton is a retired educator that worked in Detroit Public Schools for 40 years. She was the Assistant Principal of Ludington Middle School when Richard attended.Spotlight on Melanin:This episode's spotlight is on Vernon Thompson, a high school assistant principal that made a hip-hop album about issues facing the inner city. You can find him on Instagram @VernonSThompson, and you can find links to his album here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/vernonthompson/the-joe-clark-tape-2Credits:Host and Producer: Richard Dodds @DoddsismShow Music: @IAmTheDjBlueWebsite: StillTalkingBlack.comStill Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CrownedCulture)