Podcasts about Marygrove College

"If we don't tell our stories, who will? And if they do, will they tell it right?" — This question grounds the work of Marcia Black, a powerful cultural steward who's leading the charge at Black Bottom Archives, celebrating 10 years of preserving and honoring Black Detroit's legacy. In this Detroit is Different podcast, Marcia shares how her passion was sparked by early roots in environmental justice organizing through EMEAC, where she witnessed the brilliance and resilience of Black women leading on the frontlines. That experience lit a fire, and inspired by pioneers like PG Watkins and Camille Johnson, Marcia embraced the responsibility of archiving Black life, especially the voices of Black women too often erased from historical narratives. From growing up between Detroit and Duval County, Florida, her journey is a mosaic of Black Southern and Midwestern cultural memory. Guided by the radical education at Marygrove College and the example of her entrepreneurial, Catholic, beauty-salon-owning, computer-working, reverend grandmother, Marcia now curates community through exhibits, storytelling, and cultural programming. “Black women have always been the keepers of the flame,” she says, and her work ensures that flame continues to burn bright—one story, one installation, one memory at a time. 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

There are only two political stories on our agenda this week, both from the top of the ballot: the “will he or won't he” waiting about President Biden, and the GOP National Convention which they branded as a unifying event but, in reality, only united the dominant MAGA movement while horrifying just about everyone else. Key to the discussion over the Democratic ticket: polls, polls, polls. Links to some of the most credible: Public Policy Poll: Michigan & Pennsylvania Most say Biden should withdraw from the Presidential race - AP-NORC YouGov Michigan Senate Poll - July 4-12 YouGov Poll - Harris for President, Issues Blue Labs Polling of Alternative nominees - Kelly, Moore, Shapiro, Whitmer The Republican convention was a four-day celebration of lies, half-truths and grievances in the style of their Lord and Savior, would-be Dictator-on-Day-One Donald. Fact-checkers worked overtime to chronicle the most outrageous denials of reality, including the team at The Washington Post: Fact-checking Day 1 of the 2024 Republican National Convention - The Washington Post Fact-checking Day 2 of the 2024 Republican National Convention - The Washington Post Fact-checking Day 3 of the 2024 Republican National Convention - The Washington Post Fact-checking Day 4 of the 2024 Republican National Convention - The Washington Post One of the many outrages in the Republican Party Platform is the outright call to return women's rights to the 1950's June Cleaver model: the perfect homemaker whose primary function is giving birth. Trump brags about getting Roe overturned by his appointments to the Supreme Court, Vance has endorsed a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions. Implicit in the agenda are bans on contraception and fertility treatments including invitro fertilization. Women are the driving force for Michigan Democrats. A majority of both the House and Senate Democratic caucuses are women; most of the state's top elected leaders are women. Joining the discussion to talk about the implications of the GOP misogyny for November: state Senator Dayne Polehanki of Livonia. She is a two-time Teacher of the Year award winner and has nearly 20 years of experience in the classroom. She serves as the Majority Caucus Chair for the Michigan Senate Democrats and is in her second term. Polehanki earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University, has a major in English and teacher certification from Alma College, and a master's degree in teaching from Marygrove College. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA,  a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== The 34 for 45 Commemorative Mug Felony schmelony! Get your "34 for 45" mug today!  

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Dan Corrigan to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready for the AP United States Government and Politics exam. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is tested on the AP Government and Politics exam? What are the highest priority topics for this exam? How should students prepare for the AP Government? What are the best prep materials for the AP Government exam? Is there anything distinctive about the AP Government exam? MEET OUR GUEST Dan Corrigan graduated from Princeton University in 1982 with a degree in History. He received his Masters in Teaching from Marygrove College. He has been a teacher at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio for 40 years, where he has taught AP US Government and Politics for 30 years and also AP European History. LINKS AP United States Government and Politics AP U.S. Government and Politics | C-Span AP®︎ US Government & Politics (College-level) | Khan Academy RELATED EPISODES GETTING READY FOR THE AP LANGUAGE EXAM GETTING READY FOR THE AP US HISTORY EXAM GETTING READY FOR THE AP STATISTICS EXAM GETTING READY FOR THE AP PSYCHOLOGY EXAM GETTING READY FOR THE AP CHEMISTRY EXAM ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

Happy Wednesday!  Today on the podcast, we welcome back Alycia Wood! Alycia shares about her faith journey and the various doubts she experienced as a young woman. She explains why she stepped out of atheism and how she eventually came to know Christ. She also chats about historical facts about Jesus, how Christianity explains the world we live in, and more. Alycia and Janell also chat about why there's so much suffering in the world, the hope for Christians, finding our identity in Christ, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode!    About Alycia As a child growing up in the church, Alycia always had questions. She wanted to dig deeper into the Christian faith beyond the Sunday morning sermon. That fueled an independent search which led to her digging into the larger questions of life. While studying for a degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology at Robert Wesleyan College, Alycia discovered Apologetics. It changed the course of her life. Her quest for a deeper understanding of her Christianity had a name. She went on to get her Master's in Social Justice from Marygrove College to further her passion for serving those in need in the developing world. This led to various volunteering opportunities at orphanages, prisons, and shelters for the homeless in various countries including Haiti, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. A few years after her travels were completed, she was able to spend a year studying Apologetics in England. Alycia spent many years as a teacher's aide and substitute teacher for multiple grade levels. Following, she has spent over nine years doing full-time apologetics ministry where she travels and speaks on various topics relevant to our culture. She is currently with the C. S. Lewis Society in Tampa. In her spare time, she is an avid sports fan, musician and grower of all things edible in her garden.   ____ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR September 2023 - Alice's Intro FSR September 2023 with Justin FSR September 2023 with Eric FSR June 2021 with Alycia FSR August 2022 - Leonie's Intro FSR August 2022 with Frank Turek Alycia Wood on Facebook and Twitter Apologetics, Inc. J Warner Wallace Tim Keller Brennan Manning

He serves as the radio voice of Michigan State softball and #2 for volleyball, plus fill-in for the University of Toledo, as well as various championships for the Michigan High School Athletic Association.  His past roles have included being the lead voice of the United Shore Professional Baseball League, DePaul University softball, and various other free-lance opportunities.  During college he interned in the radio booth with Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers, after which he landed the job as the TV broadcaster for Detroit Mercy.  He is also entering his tenth year as the voice for Salem Media Group Detroit's Catholic Football League on their news talk station, the Patriot.  He had even been "recruited" and given an athletic scholarship to start a broadcasting program at Marygrove College.

This week we have a very, very special guest on the pod, our good friend Alycia Wood to talk about deconstruction and a little bit about apologetics. As a child growing up in the church, Alycia always had questions. She wanted to dig deeper into the Christian faith beyond the Sunday morning sermon. That fueled an independent search digging into the bigger questions of life. While studying for a degree in criminal justice and sociology at Robert Wesleyan College, Alycia discovered apologetics, and it changed the course of her life. Her quest for a deeper understanding of Christianity had a name. She went on to get her master's in social justice from Marygrove College to further her passion for serving those in need in the developing world. This led to various volunteering opportunities at orphanages, prisons, and shelters for the homeless in several countries including Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Alycia was a substitute teacher and paraprofessional for multiple grade levels and spent eight years doing apologetics ministry at RZIM before joining Lighten. In her spare time, she is an avid sports fan, musician, and grower of all things edible in her garden. Alycia's FB/Twitter handle @AlyciaWood88 For more information on #OneFear: Connect with us on Instagram here —> https://www.instagram.com/onefear3/ Find our Facebook Page here —> https://www.facebook.com/OneFear-109998298125313 Facebook group here —> http://www.facebook.com/groups/348890192873672 For questions, comments, (concerns), email us at contact@onefear.net Visit our website, onefear.net for more information about #OneFear and to learn about what else we do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onefear5/message

Next week, September 12th to 16th, is Disability Voting Rights Week. Learn more about it through this episode with Lilian Aluri from AAPD's REV UP Campaign, Dessa Cosma from Detroit Disability Power, and YT Bell from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. The transcript for this episode is available here. Additional Resources: REV UP Networks REV UP Disability Voting Rights Week REV UP Resources Detroit Disability Power Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights 2017 GAO Report "Voters with Disabilities: Observations on Polling Place Accessibility" REV UP Election Accessibility Toolkit Nonprofit VOTE "Staying Nonpartisan" Resource The A-Z Effect, Inclusive Campaigns Detroit Disability Power Resources for Poll Workers About Lilian Aluri  Lilian Aluri started off interning at AAPD in the summer of 2020, as a NYU VOTE 2020 Fellow, getting out the disability vote in the 2020 elections. Lilian then began a contract with AAPD and has since been working together with the REV UP team to continue to build the power of the disability vote, research voting accessibility issues, and also support AAPD's broader advocacy. In her current role as the REV UP Voting Campaign Coordinator, Lilian supports the national REV UP network, facilitating trainings and webinars, convening the advisory committee, organizing national voting initiatives and collaborating with REV UP organizers to advance the power of the disability vote. Lilian also manages AAPD's blog and a weekly email digest highlighting disability in the news. As the older sister of a young man with Down syndrome and as someone with some mental health disabilities, Lilian values her role at AAPD as a chance to help create a more inclusive and just society in which all people with disabilities can thrive. Lilian studied business administration at the University of Southern California and volunteered for a student-run youth development nonprofit which drew her to mission and community-driven work. Following college, Lilian received a Master of Public Administration at NYU's Wagner School of Public Service in order to further develop her policy and advocacy skills. About Dessa Cosma Dessa grew up in the Deep South, splitting her time between New Orleans, LA and Augusta, GA. She's been a social justice activist for as long as she can remember, starting her environmental, LGBTQ, and reproductive justice efforts in high school. She attended the University of Georgia, earning bachelor's degrees in International Affairs, Women's Studies, and Anthropology. After graduation, Dessa moved to Detroit to work as the Senior Field Organizer for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan. In 2014, Dessa graduated with a Masters in Social Justice from Marygrove College. At that time, she was the Michigan Program Director for the Center for Progressive Leadership, training hundreds of activists, candidates, and campaign managers across the state. She then became the Executive Director of the Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan, which she helped to start in collaboration with some of Detroit's most dedicated economic and racial justice champions.  Since 2017, Dessa has been a facilitator with Allies for Change, which provides anti-oppression education, training, and resources for individuals and organizations committed to social change. She was a University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women+ Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist from 2017-2019 and was a founding design team member of the Transforming Power Fund.  About Yterenickia 'YT' Bell Yterenickia 'YT' Bell is currently the Senior Advisor, Voting for the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. Previously, she held the role of the National Organizing Director at Care in Action/National Domestic Workers Alliance supervising the state directors and program managers in seven core states, while developing electoral and legislative strategy for state and federal campaigns.

On today's episode, your hosts, Katie Maxwell and Lauren Paris—two twenty-somethings who very much do not have kids—chat with two of their colleagues who do! Rev. Brian Sauder—our trusty Executive Director—joins us for the first time on the pod to talk with us about how parenthood has shaped his work on climate justice. He recently wrote an article for Crain's Chicago Business which you can read here: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-energy/climate-equitable-jobs-act-answer-illinois-energy-needs-minister-writes Returning guest, Christina Krost, joins us first to break down how the current political climate is affecting her own family. This week's episode was produced by Brógan Malloy. Please rate, review, or share this podcast with someone who might enjoy it. We can be found on all the major platforms including: iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. If you enjoy this podcast, please support the work of Faith in Place by donating! Please go to https://www.faithinplace.org/donate. **Bios!** Christina Krost (long o, rhymes with "most") grew up in suburban Detroit and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albion College and an MAT from Marygrove College. She taught in both public and private schools in Illinois and Michigan for 10 years before starting her ministry in creation justice. She joined Faith in Place in March 2015 to organize Houses of Worship around smart energy programs in Central and Southern Illinois. In addition to her work at Faith in Place, she is Vice President of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference United Methodist Women and Chair of her conference's Church & Society board. She is married to Todd, an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, and has 3 daughters. The family lives in Mattoon, IL. **** Rev. Sauder serves Faith in Place out of the Chicago office as the President & Executive Director. The entrepreneurial vision and confident leadership of Rev. Sauder is exponentially growing the impact of Faith in Place's mission to empower people of all faiths across Illinois to be leaders for cleaner environments and healthier communities. Rev. Sauder's passion is empowering faith communities across Illinois to take measurable steps to connect the dots between faith, environmental justice, poverty, mass incarceration, race, violence, class, and health. His leadership is recognized as an award recipient of the University of Illinois's Business School's Community Scholar and a Central IL Business 40 Under 40 winner as well as a 2019 Midwest Energy News' 40 Under 40. He grew up in Illinois in rural Tazewell County and received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Master of Arts in Religion from Urbana Theological Seminary, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois. Rev. Sauder is ordained by the Mennonite Church U.S.A. and worships with Chicago Community Mennonite Church in East Garfield Park. Rev. Sauder also serves as an Adjunct Professor at both McCormick Theological Seminary and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, teaching public ministry courses for future clergy and faith-based leaders on organizing for environmental justice.

CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES New: CLIMATE OPTIMISTS (Everything NOT fine) Panel: YOUTH and CLIMATE CHANGE and Beyond. Sat. June 4 2022 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scudTM3YUZQ ** Ten hugely diverse in thought and journey panelists explore youth and climate change and MUCH more. Check panel notes. Well worth your time. Please subscribe to channel and share. CLIMATE: “It's now or never” THUMBNAIL Photo by Peter Burdon on Unsplash #climatechange #environmentalist #genz PANEL TOPIC NOTES: Puerto Rico and increased hurricanes; HOPE; Environmentalists know too much; faced with losing 20% of population; This upcoming generation smarter, climate conscious; Scotland just banned single use plastics; NJ banned plastic bags; Rutgers banned all tobacco on campus; Mostly women are present at climate protests; Survey of 10,000 between 16 and 25 in 10 countries, ¾ say FUTURE is frightening. EDUCATION IS THE KEY; CORAL is 1% of ocean bottom and coral accounts for 25 to 40% of world's fisheries. LOST ½ of world coral. WHO FEEDS 700 million people that require seafood for their daily sustenance; ** AUDIO: SPOTIFY http://spoti.fi/3bMYVYW GOOGLE PODCASTS http://bit.ly/38yH3yP Edits by Claudine Smith- Email: casproductions01@gmail.com PANELISTS: ** CLIMATE OPTIMISTS PANELISTS (1)NEIL KITCHING (Scotland), Climate, Energy Specialist. Author, "Carbon Choices;" Univ. of Edinburgh; Poverty Alleviation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-kitching-55833314/ (2) J.L.TORRES (NY) Writer; Professor; Puerto Rican Gadfly; USC, PhD (English Language, Lit) Author, ‘Migrations' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-l-torres-b086ba52/ (3) GRACE AGNEW; Novelist, (Sanctuary) (A new novel on CLIMATE CHANGE ); Retired; Special Advisor for Strategic Initiatives and Analytics, Alexander Library, Rutgers University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceagnew/ (4) SAMANTHA WALDRON; Environmental Scientist at AES, LSRPA & BCONE (AP) International Humanitarian making a positive global impact. Rutgers LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-m-waldron/ (5) DR. DAVID VAUGHN; Founder of Plant a Million Corals. https://plantamillioncorals.org/ (6) CLAUDINE SMITH; Rutgers Senior, Media & Journalism, Women's Track and Field Star, Video Editor. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudinesmith-cashh/ (7) CLAUDE LARSON; "A Teen's Guide to Finding Personal Success;" Author; Educator; Artist; U of Delaware, BS. Ed; Marygrove College, MS, Ed. Website: claudeblarsonllc.com (8) WAJID HASSAN; Metaphysics, Author, “The Struggle for World Sanity;” Contacts: www.wajidauthor.com (9) C.J. JULIANUS: is a long-time director and producer of live theater throughout Chicago area, established Binary Star Pictures, LLC in 2018. Binary Star Pictures: binarystarpictures@gmail.com (10) CALVIN SCHWARTZ, Journalist, novelist, host, You Tube, Conversations with Calvin; We the Species LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-schwartz-866a805/

CLAUDE LARSON; "A #teen Guide to Finding Personal Success;" Author; Educator; Artist; U of Delaware, BS. Ed; Marygrove College, MS, Ed. BIO: Claude Larson is a 25-year veteran of teaching in #NewJersey public schools, primarily middle school science. As an #educator she experienced shifts in society and their impact on her students and classroom climate which inspired her book The Power of Choice: A Teen's Guide to Finding Personal Success. It is based on her two core beliefs about education and life. First, education can give anyone, despite their circumstances, power to direct their future. And second, well developed life habits have the power to give each day more value. The practices in this book are applied every day in her choices, both large and small. This book is a vehicle to help you find the path for yourself and contribute your greatness to the world. You can follow Claude on Instagram @thepowerofchoiceforsuccess for more inspiration and ideas. CONTACT: Instagram: @thepowerofchoiceforsuccess Website: claudeblarsonllc.com Email: claudeblarsonllc@gmail.com Amazon Book: The Power of Choice: A Teen's Guide to Finding Personal Success https://amzn.to/3O28LXy

In this episode Durell speaker with Sharnita C. Johnson, a philanthropy leader who drives social change at the intersection of arts, culture, and community development and the Vice President of Strategy, Impact, and Communications at the Victoria Foundation. She most recently served as Arts Program Director with the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, where she led a statewide grantmaking portfolio focused on arts, equity, and creative placekeeping for a vibrant New Jersey. While there, she catalyzed the Foundation's transformation to equity and co-designed its strategic planning and learning agenda, resulting in a mission to address root causes and repair of structural racism and inequity in New Jersey.  Prior to Dodge, Johnson led grantmaking portfolios as a senior program officer and program officer at the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Ruth Mott Foundation, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. In these roles, Johnson led collaborative, place-based work that increased investment in, built leadership of, and created conditions for thriving communities throughout Southeast Michigan.  Johnson co-created and co-chairs the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery Fund, a first-of-its-kind $5 million fund to support artists and arts organizations impacted by the pandemic. She is board chair-elect of Grantmakers in the Arts and former co-chair of its Racial Equity Committee. She serves on the board of ArtYard and joins The Children's Theatre Foundation of America board January 2022. She is a Council on Foundations Career Pathways Fellow, ABFE Connecting Leaders Fellow, and Marygrove College Distinguished Alumni. Johnson earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a bachelor's from Marygrove College in Detroit. 

I welcome Lisa Lipscomb back to the the studio for Episode 6.This time we dive into Lisa's passion - Something New. What began as a challenge from her father who told her "for the rest of your life you will be learning something new" morphed into a practice that grew into a business. Lisa Lipscomb not only intentionally seeks out novel experiences, she teaches others how to incorporate 'something new' as a practice to reinvigorate their  life.She teaches others how to get out of the rut of routine. Her goal is to help other build a bridge from the life they have to a life they will love. So far, Lisa's Something New Series have offered corporate training, and daily inspiration for her social media followers. She's even written a book on how to incorporate novelty into your day on purpose.  Her bestselling book Do Something New: 7 Steps to Recharting Your Path & Creating a Life You Love is currently available on Amazon as a eBook and paperback.Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading & Language Arts, a Master in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, and a Master of Learning Technologies and Instructional Design from Utah State University. She is a Detroit native where she attended St. Mary's and is a graduate of Redford High School. She is a veteran educator. Working in public schools for nearly 3 decades.Learn more about Lisa's initiative by following her on social media:https://www.facebook.com/LisaLipscombLLLAnd check out her website: Something New!

In Episode 5, I got to welcome Lisa Lipscomb to the the studio.Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading & Language Arts, a Master in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College, and a Master of Learning Technologies and Instructional Design from Utah State University. She is a Detroit native where she attended St. Mary's and is a graduate of Redford High School. She is a veteran educator. Working in public schools for nearly 3 decades. Lisa has personally witnessed a shift in education. As an educator, Lisa has been intentionally building community in her classrooms for decades. In this interview she offers her unique formula for building community in the classroom and beyond. Her secret is she believes every person in community has something to contribute. Every student in Lisa's classroom is made to feel that they have a voice and a say in how their community will work. And that works! Even in the virtual school setting!Learn more about Lisa's initiative by following her on social media:https://www.facebook.com/LisaLipscombLLLAnd check out her website: Something New!

We had a very special guest join us on Sense of Soul Podcast, Anisa Fascine Watts author of the book that started Shanna down the most unexpected path, Casborn Creoles; Legally Divided in Black and White. This book was divinely placed at the right time for Shanna at the beginning of her ancestry journey.  She discovers that  Anisa was a long lost cousin and in this episode learn how she became a vital part of Shanna's journey and the unpacking of the truth of her Creole ancestors.  Anisa was born and raised in Slidell, Louisiana. She attended Marygrove College obtaining a bachelor's degree in 2007. Moreover; she attended Wayne State University achieving her dream to become a librarian in 2010. Anisa loves to read, write, history, to research and to learn. You can find this book on Amazon Casborn Creoles of Louisiana: Legally Divided In Black and White and Anisa can be contacted at: CreolebyDNA@gmail.com You can listen to the full extended version of this episode along with Shanna's ancestry healing journey mini-series “Untangled Roots” on Sense of Soul Patreon! www.mysenseofsoul.com

PAMELA ASKEW, a retired principal spent 30 years educating the children of Detroit and motivating and inspiring teachers to work hard and learn a lot. She started her career as a middle school English teacher.  She also taught ballet.  Pamela quickly rose to the ranks of administrator leading the following departments: English, Social Studies, and Special Education. She became a principal in 2006 and was principal of a middle school, an elementary school, and the only PK-12th grade all-girl public school international academy in Michigan. In her role as principal, Pamela turned around four schools for Detroit Public Schools.PAMELA ASKEW is a graduate of Marygrove College earning two Master's Degrees.She received National Certification as a Principal's Coach and Mentor in 2014.  In 2020, she received national certification with the Center for Teacher Effectiveness as a trainer. Pamela has authored and published education websites, nine eBooks, one non-fiction book, and one fiction book. She has conducted webinars on how to turn around struggling schools and how to build the capacity of others. Pamela studied the leadership practices of top leaders of Fortune Five Hundred companies at the National Principal's Leadership Institute in New York and she is the author of Checkmate: How Power and Greed Destroyed Detroit Public Schools.  Pamela is also the CEO and Founder of Education Impact Services that provides customized professional development.Pamela spends her spare time with her family attends weekly Zumba classes and loves to travel.

 Why networking is NOT a lost art. How to determine your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) *P.S. Selling is NOT a 4-letter word! How to create your key messages, communicate your value; in other words, how to sell without selling.Renée Ahee is a public relations and marketing professional with more than 40 years in the corporate sector and private practice. Her career has also included successful executive management of non-profit organizations.In business since 1999, her company, In Other Words, LLC, provides public relations and marketing services to for-profit and non-profit clients like Marygrove College in Detroit, where she crafted and executed full marketing plans and told stories about the Marygrove experience in social and traditional media, through speech writing and media relations.She co-founded the Arab American Women's Business Council, a non-profit organization providing education, professional development and networking opportunities for Arab American business and professional women.To learn more about Renée, visit www.inotherwords-llc.com

The boys sit down with U.S. Soccer Manager of Coaching Operations, Stefan McMillan. McMillan played college soccer at Marygrove College and was a graduate assistant at Robert Morris University. He then went on to intern at the Copa America and transitioned into Coaching Education role at U.S. Soccer. McMillan now serves as the Coaching Operations Manager for U.S. Soccer. He talks about how he got his foot in the door at U.S. Soccer, day to day life at the National Development Center and the biggest challenges the federation faces. Have a listen and enjoy!

This episode is a "must listen".  My fellow Flint, MI native Dawn Demps talk about reasons why she decided to join the #LOCGang.  Not only does Dawn share her story with us, but she also speaks on our history, the black women, and our culture. Her passion for the black community is always at the forefront and her passion for "the people" is exhibited in this episode. Dawn is relatively new to the loc journey but is no stranger to the process.  She believed that our hair will do what it's supposed to do if we just leave it alone.  Her loc process consisted of two-strand twist, monthly visits to her loctician, and only natural products such as water, oil, and essential oils. Dawn decided to leave her bang area out, so she still has the flexibility to be creative by having both locd and loose hair.    More about Dawn Demps Dawn has been involved with community advocacy and organizing since 12 years old. She utilizes her own lived experiences to connect with students and parents to promote tools for self-advocacy, structural reforms and strives to champion the concerns of these populations.    She holds an MA in Social Justice Studies from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Arizona State University in Education Policy and Evaluation. She has published articles examining the possibilities of youth-inspired school leadership as exhibited through youth voice and participatory action research,  unpacking the difficulties and potential of Black and Brown collaborative educational leadership and how art can be used to expose the experiences of Black youth who have experienced school exclusion. She is currently conducting a critical ethnographic oral history study of a grassroots community advocacy group comprised of Black natural and other mothers who are galvanizing to challenge and dismantle the educational policies and practices that exclude Black children from educational spaces Dawn has been awarded the 2020/21 American Association of University Women Dissertation Fellowship and Arizona State University Dissertation Completion Fellowship. A sample of her other recognitions includes the 2019 University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Putting Research Into Action Award, 2019 Hilliard Sizemore Research Fellow, UCEA Barbara Jackson Scholar, and Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Honorable Mention.  She additionally serves as a member of the Arizona Department of Education's African  American Advisory Council and is the proud mother of 3 children: Journi, Jayanti, and Zora- ages 17, 15, and 8 respectively.  Connect with Dawn on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dawndemps/   Don't forget to check out my Resources: "5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services" "What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"  "Texture on Texture" Styling Course  

Donald Levin is an award-winning Ferndale-based fiction writer and poet, with backgrounds in scriptwriting, speechwriting, video production, and more. He is the retired dean of the faculty and Professor of English at the former Marygrove College in Detroit. He is the author of seven Martin Preuss mysteries, with works appearing in numerous print journals; recently, he's written in the dystopic genre.  http://www.donaldlevin.com/  Music is provided by local artist Chad Stocker: https://honesttogoodness.bandcamp.com/ 

Feeling out of balance during these times? Not sure how to stay happy and positive? Dr. Geneva talks with Dr. Michele Leno about personal development tips and ways to keep it together and be happy even in difficult times. This insightful conversation with one of the most renowned mental health experts will inspire YOU and help get you back in sync. Dr. Leno is a native of Detroit and a licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies at Marygrove College and later attended the Michigan School of Professional Psychology, and obtained her M.A. in clinical psychology. She completed her doctoral degree at Saybrook University in California. Dr. Leno is the owner of DML Psychological Services, PLLC, a company that provides consulting services throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Psychology Today. Dr. Leno serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Women Business Owners(NAWBO). She has offered her expertise to several media outlets including WXYZ Detroit and The National Psychologist. Dr. Leno is currently a co-host on 3D View, which airs on WADL TV. Dr. Leno has several years of experience providing court-ordered psychological evaluations, therapy, coaching, and consulting services to individuals and organizations. She has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults, athletes, and various professionals. Dr. Leno offers special intensive therapy and coaching session to busy professionals. Some of her interests include performance anxiety, generalized anxiety, situational depression, and the effects of social media on mental health. Dr. Leno helps others get unstuck, transition, and cope with chronic and situational stressors. Her treatment is based on some guiding principles: first, she maintains that many physical symptoms and somatic complaints stem from poor mental health and coping; second, others often remain in positions with which they are unhappy due to fears and anxiety about change. She encourages others to recognize their own self imposed obstacles. Dr. Leno believes that by improving your mental health, you improve your life.

Jessyca Mathews received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Flint in English, with a minor in history, with a Specialization in Secondary Education. She received her Masters in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College. Along with these degrees, Jessyca attended Michigan State University and is a member of the Red Cedar Writing Project.Ms. Mathews is a language arts teacher at Carman-Ainsworth High School and a Racial, Environmental Justice, and Institutional Racism activist. In 2017, Jessyca was named a finalist for the NEA’s Social Justice Activist of the Year for her work on the Flint water crisis. Jessyca has done national interviews, projects, protest, and community actions to speak out for those affected by the Flint water crisis. In celebration of her activism work, Jessyca was named the 2018 Secondary English Teacher of the Year from the Michigan Council of Teachers of English and the 2018 National Sanford Award Winner for being the most inspirational teacher in Michigan.Recently, Jessyca was awarded Regional Teacher of the Year from the state of Michigan and was a finalist for Michigan Teacher of the Year 2019-2020.Along with her activism work, she is a prominent member of the writing community. In 2013, Jessyca Mathews won a national contest sponsored by MANA Publishing and was named the 2013 Passion for Poetry writer. After winning this prestigious award, Jessyca was able to publish her first poetry collection, Simply: A Collection of Poetry. In 2015 she published her memoir, 318: A Chubby Chick’s Tale of Weight Loss Surgery. She co-wrote her first play, Appointments in 2017, which features a focus on the Flint water crisis. She also has been published writer in Nia Magazine, Pure Haiku, Mighty Magazine, and is now a blogger for Teaching Tolerance.Mentions:318: A Chubby Chick’s Tale of Weight Loss Surgery - https://www.amazon.com/318-Chubby-Chicks-Weight-Surgery/dp/1504984358FB - Jessyca Matthews @JesTakeAStandInsta - jes_the_activistLinkedIn - Jessyca MathewsFlint Water Crisis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_water_crisis

Kevin Ozar was born and raised in the city of Detroit, a place he deeply loves. He graduated with degrees in History, English and Education from the University of Dayton and has a Masters in Teaching and Learning from Marygrove College. He has been in education for the last 23 years, has taught every grade from 6-12 in content ranging from Drama, AP literature, US History and pretty much everything in between. He currently teaches 8th grade at Farmington STEAM Academy and is a trainer for the Boomerang Project, traveling around the hemisphere helping teachers and students improve the culture of their schools and foster youth leadership. He has spoken in front of more than 15,000 people, collects Air Jordans, and plays basketball despite being both old and slow. Sometimes he has a beard, sometimes he doesn’t. He lives in Grosse Pointe, Michigan with his two daughters, his very patient wife, three cats and two fish.

Coach Dan Olkkonen is a 1991 graduate of White Pine High School. While at White Pine he played football in a co-op with Ewen Trout Creek. He received his undergraduate degree in 1996 from Northern Michigan University in Secondary Education with a double major in Social Studies and PE. He received a Masters Degree in 2001 in Secondary Education from Marygrove College. He coached football at Kingsford from 1998 till 2001 and has coached Flivver Basketball for over 20 years. He started coaching football again this year, helping out with our Freshman team. Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flivverfootball/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flivverfootball/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlivverF football@kingsford.org

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett is lobbying Congress for gun control measures after the recent shootings, a new Detroit Public School is opening on the campus of Marygrove College, five parks in the city are turning into native grassland for birds thanks to Detroit Audubon, and commentary on Detroit Tigers prospect Chace Numata's death on Monday after a skateboarding accident.

Engaging the older student in middle and high school is the focus of my talk with my good friend Darlene Jebson.  As a drama teacher, music educator, and worship leader, Darlene shares about her experience working and engaging older students. Darlene Jebson is the Director of Worship at Brightmoor Christian Church as well as the Vocal Music and Drama teacher at Novi Christian Academy.  She earned her undergrad degree in music education with a focus on voice and her Master's degree in education from Marygrove College.  She lives with her husband Mark and their two children in Commerce, Michigan. Darlene: Website:  https://www.brightmoorchurch.org/fullscreen-page/comp-js5xjfzz/2f4f486c-310f-11e9-8c97-12efbd0b6636/2/%3Fi%3D2%26p%3Db33je%26s%3Dstyle-jidihmv8   Afternoon Ti: Blog- https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram- @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com  

We are continuing the summer health series with Darlene Jebson, drama/vocal educator at Novi Christian School and worship leader at Brightmoor Christian Church.  Darlene shares about her experience with vocal nodules and gives us insight into how we can take care of our voice. Darlene Jebson is the Director of Worship at Brightmoor Christian Church as well as the Vocal Music and Drama teacher at Novi Christian Academy.  She earned her undergrad degree in music education with a focus on voice and her Master's degree in education from Marygrove College.  She lives with her husband Mark and their two children in Commerce, Michigan. Darlene: Website:  https://www.brightmoorchurch.org/fullscreen-page/comp-js5xjfzz/2f4f486c-310f-11e9-8c97-12efbd0b6636/2/%3Fi%3D2%26p%3Db33je%26s%3Dstyle-jidihmv8   Afternoon Ti: Blog- https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram- @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com  

This week, Daniel Howes says the year-end closure of Marygrove College after 92 years in Detroit doesn’t mean the end of education on its Gothic campus. No, two years of planning now ensure the 53-acre site will once again educate Detroiters, as “The School @ Marygrove” enrolls 120 ninth graders this fall and the University of Michigan launches a teacher residency program patterned after U.S. medical schools. The upshot: Marygrove the place is getting a second act, even as the financial rescue of the school itself failed.

The Motor City is synonymous with the car. It’s called, after all, the Motor City. But will the next chapter of Detroit be so car-focused? And how will those changes happen? Today’s episode of Daily Detroit is a conversation with Kevin Bopp, the Vice President of Parking and Mobility for Bedrock. That’s the real estate arm of Dan Gilbert’s family of companies. Each day, they need to get many thousands of people in and out of their properties, whether they’re employees, tenants, visitors or residents. Topics include the parking woes of downtown Detroit, public transit, scooters, the new ride sharing program Scoop, and there’s a bold call that the Detroit People Mover will see a renaissance. One more thing to know before you go. Marygrove College has announced that it will be closing due to declines in enrollment and large debts. The fall 2019 semester will be the final semester for the 92 year old Catholic college. Thanks for listening to the Daily Detroit podcast!

Karen Lirenman (@KLirenman) and Kristen Wideen (@mrswideen) have written the definitive book on using iPads in the elementary classroom,  Innovate with iPad: Lessons to Transform Learning in the Classroom. (This episode is from our vault of most popular shows of all time - and it was the first show! Kristen and Karen share timeless principles of excellent teaching with 1:1 and iPads in the kindergarten classroom. It deserves a relisten for everyone who hasn't heard this show!) www.coolcatteacher.com/e512  Today's Show Promotion: Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’s 2019 Teacher’s Guide to Technology. It is a great teacher PD tool which includes videos and resources to help you learn new techniques and technologies for your classroom. Full Bios of our Guests Kristen Wideen Kristen has spent her career teaching and engaging primary school children in the United States and Canada.Through her innovative, student-driven projects, she teaches classes to take chances and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the twenty-first century. Kristen encourages her students to create, collaborate, and be open to try new things in her classroom every day. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education through the University of Windsor, completed her master’s in the art of teaching at Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan, and was recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator. She frequently writes about her educational journey at www.mrswideen.com, and enjoys inspiring educators to use technology in innovative ways by speaking at conferences. Karen Lirenman Karen Lirenman is a multi-age Grade 1-3 teacher in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, who loves to provide her students with choice in how they learn, show, and share their knowledge. She engages them globally through video conferencing, Twitter, and blogging and uses technology as seamlessly as possibly to make this all happen. http://www.klirenman.com/ Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate link. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.  

Alycia Wood is an Itinerant Speaker with RZIM. She graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College with a degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology and from Marygrove College with a Master's in Social Justice. She also graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA) and spent two years as an OCCA Fellow with RZIM in New England. Alycia has addressed major issues surrounding faith to diverse audiences whether at major universities or men's and women's prisons.Additionally, she has traveled to countries such as Haiti, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, volunteering at soup kitchens and orphanages as her passions for showing Christ extends beyond her local environment.Alycia loves engaging with the person who finds Christianity ugly or unbelievable. She fully understands that there is confusing and misleading information about Christianity and Jesus in our societies today and she always welcomes every invitation that allows her to communicate the true message of the Bible.

In this episode, I speak with author Austin Channing Brown.Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice, and author of I’M STILL HERE: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Austin is committed to exploring the intersections of racial justice, faith and black womanhood. Her workshops are one of a kind, infused with justice, pop culture, humor, and truth-telling. Whether she is being interviewed, lecturing, or leading a workshop, Austin is sure to elicit a full range of emotions as she invites you to celebrate blackness with her.Her first book released in May 2018, shot to the top 20 of Amazon's bestsellers list. For months it has continued to sit in the top 20 in “Christian Social Issues” and “Memoirs of Social Activists”. IM STILL HERE has received acclaim from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and a host of other reviewers. Even Chelsea Clinton and Brene Brown have tweeted about this memoir. IM STILL HERE has been featured in Religion News Service, On Being, The Chicago Trib, Shondaland, Popsugar, Relevant, BitchMedia, WNYC and more. Austin is excited to unpack the themes of IM STILL HERE with her passionate readers. Her writing can also be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, and other places around the web. Book her to talk about racial justice, black womanhood, or the writing process- just know Austin holds no punches as she equally challenges and invites listeners through story.Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, and universities for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation.Austin lives in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband, son and very spoiled puppy (who made an appearance on the podcast!).

Psychologists can help people recognize and avoid the triggers that make them stressed, angry or depressed. They can also provide ways to help them manage the inevitable negative emotions that sometimes flares without warning. This show will show you how.  Hear from Michele Leno, Ph.D., LP, Licensed Psychologist.    Dr. Leno is a native of Detroit and licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies at Marygrove College and later attended the Michigan School of Professional Psychology, and obtained her M.A. in clinical psychology. She completed her doctoral degree at Saybrook University in California. Dr. Leno is the owner of DML Psychological Services, PLLC, a company that provides consulting services throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Psychology Today. Dr. Leno serves on the board of directors of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She has offered her expertise to several media outlets including WXYZ Detroit and The National Psychologist. Dr. Leno is currently a co-host on 3D View, which airs on WADL TV.    Dr. Leno has several years of experience providing court ordered psychological evaluations, therapy, coaching, and consulting services to individuals and organizations.  Dr. Leno offers a special intensive therapy and coaching session to busy professionals. Some of her interests include performance anxiety, generalized anxiety, situational depression, and effects of social media on mental health.   Dr. Leno helps others get unstuck, transition, and cope with chronic and situational stressors. Her treatment is based on some guiding principles: first, she maintains that many physical symptoms and somatic complaints stem from poor mental health and coping; second, others often remain in positions with which they are unhappy due to fears and anxiety about change. She encourages others to recognize their own self imposed obstacles. Dr. Leno believes that by improving your mental health, you improve your life. For more info on Dr. Michele Leno   visit her online at www.dmlpsych.com and tweet her at @DrMicheleLeno. Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: https://drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review

The prominent host Dr. Atef Abdel Gawad discussed “Sexual Abuse in America and the Middle East: Universal Challenge" with our guests: from USA: Renée Ahee, who is a co-founder of Arab American business women organization, holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Marygrove College, Detroit, and a master of finance degree from Walsh College, Troy, and was recognized as one of the Top 10 Michigan Women. Ahmed Mahmoud, who is communication and Emotional Intelligence specialist Egypt: Marwa Macboul, who is US Arab Radio correspondent based in Cairo and radio presenter at ERTU. Tunisia: Ines Mathlouthi, a journalist from Tunisia and member at the national program of gender equality. Lebanon: Jana Salloum, a Lebanese journalist who works as news editor at Zaywa – Arabic website, a Thomson Reuters company. Originally broadcast October 57, 2018. US Arab Radio can be heard on wnzk 690 AM, WDMV 700 AM,and WPAT 930 AM. Please visit: www.facebook.com/USArabRadio/ Web site : https://arabradio.us/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/USArabRadio Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/usarabradio/ Youtube : US Arab Radio

Lil3 Basketball Tournament at Marygrove College Pt. 3 Hosted by Katrina Carson.

Lil3 Basketball Tournament at Marygrove College Pt. 2 Hosted by Katrina Carson

Hosted by Katrina Carson

This week, Daniel Howes says tiny Marygrove College’s plan to partner with the Kresge Foundation and the University of Michigan’s School of Education to build a new model for public education in Detroit could be huge. Especially if the “cradle-to-career” concept, starting with an early childhood center and ending with graduate education, proves to be the necessary anchor for neighborhood redevelopment in a city hungry for just that.

From the floor our Daily Detroit podcast for September 12, 2018 - Public works employees in Macomb County have removed a quivering, gelatinous mass from the sewer system that they have affectionately dubbed a “fatberg.” - Detroit Public Schools Community District will open a unique K-12 teaching academy next fall on the Marygrove College campus. - The owners of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Detroit have been dealt another setback in their efforts to build a second hotel tower. - Here’s a snapshot into what Michiganders are thinking right now about a variety of issues thanks to a set of new polls that we’ll walk through. - Popular fitness chain Orangetheory Fitness said today it plans to open its first Detroit location in 2019. - The Impossible Burger Slider is coming to Metro Detroit White Castles - And we talk about the opening keynote with Chelsea Handler, who had some interesting lessons to share about social and digital media that weren't from the perspective of a traditional marketer. She also talked about how marijuana could be the next big thing for Detroit. 

Episode Notes Mayowa Reynolds and Vicki Hooks Green are Master Teachers. Vicki Hooks Green is an English teacher that’s met, touched, and engaged hundreds of Cass Tech students for years. We discuss her maturation from Beauty Pageant contestant to Beauty Pageant developer. Miss Black Star was creation of Vicki’s passion that became a family institution. Mother, brother, sisters uncle, aunts, and everyone puts hands in for the success of Miss Black Star pageant. Which led to a transition to start at Marygrove College. There her sister Mayowa Reynolds joined her. Today Dr. Mayowa Reynolds is the principal of Detroit High School for the Fine & Performing Arts. Mayowa is many things but dance is her expressive art. Her passion pushed her as a student, Mother, Pastor, doctor, teacher, and now principal. This was a fruitful discussion about growth and students. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culuture 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 Paly, and Sticher.Comment, suggest, and conect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Author Austin Channing Brown shares with us about her new book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and life of work as a black woman in predominantly white ministries and spaces. The discussion touches on topics from writing to anger, creativity, expression, parenthood and more. Austin is a freelance writer and speaker with a particular focus on black womanhood and faith. She is working on her first book to be released in May 2018. Her writing can be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Mutuality Magazine, and other places around the web.  She also wrote a column called Wild Hope for Today's Christian Woman which is still accessible to readers. Passionate about racial justice and reconciliation, Austin travels the country preaching and teaching about the ways this work intersects with Christian faith. Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, parachurch ministries, and universities in both the urban and suburban context for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation. Most recently she served as a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison at Calvin College. There she was able to work with and learn from millennials for three years as they navigated college life. Austin misses living in Chicago, IL but is making Grand Rapids home. She is married to her best friend, Tommie, and adores her infant son and little puppy. RELEVANT LINKS Don’t hesitate and get Austin’s book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness right now, you won’t regret it! Follow Austin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (her favorite) Also, check out Austin’s blog. From Our Conversation w/ Author Austin Channing Brown James Baldwin (American novelist and social critic) Audre Lorde (American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist) James H. Cone (American theologian) Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual) Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (American author, journalist, comic book writer, and educator) Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Lecrae (American Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and actor) Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) John Coltrane (American jazz saxophonist and composer) Michael Jackson (American singer, songwriter, and dancer) Jen Hatmaker (American Christian author, speaker, blogger, and television presenter)   YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. 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IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.  Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. 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Episode Transcript Guest: Austin Channing Brown In a time when nearly all institutions (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claim to value "diversity" in their mission statements...do our words matter? How do we do this as a people and more importantly how do we begin to reconcile with each other. Sometimes we need to realize what is the 'right medicine'.   For readers who have engaged with America's legacy on race through the writing of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Eric Dyson, I'm Still Here is an illuminating look at how white, middle-class, Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility, inviting the reader to confront apathy, recognize God's ongoing work in the world, and discover how blackness--if we let it--can save us all Bio: Austin earned a master’s degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Building on the foundation of her graduate work, she directed a short-term missions site on the west side of Chicago, creating interactive opportunities for youth to engage issues of poverty, injustice. She also served on staff with Willow Creek Community Church, developing strategies and programming around multiculturalism. She then served as resident director and multicultural liaison for three years at Calvin College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, working closely with millennials.   I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness: Amazon Connect with Austin on Facebook, Twitter: @AustinChanning as well as http://austinchanning.com/ Special Music for this episode was provided by Jordan St.Cyr, who was recently recognized as the CM United Artist of the Year. Tracks include: In My Lifetime, Lay it Down, Victory Find his music on iTunes, YouTube as well as Spotify as well Instagram and Facebook, Twitterand at https://jordanstcyr.com/home Jordan began his musical journey at the age of 14 writing poems and lyrics that longed to reveal the deeper things of life.  In his teen years, Jordan honed his ability as a singer and guitar player in his home church where he led worship for his youth group and on Sunday mornings.  It was here that Jordan introduced his first songs to the public and developed a desire for writing original compositions. You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch

This week, Howes explains how the Kresge Foundation and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are collaborating to rescue Marygrove College from financial collapse. The goal: to transform the 91-year-old school, opened by the sisters in the heart of Detroit, into a model of urban education and community redevelopment.

Today I explored the complex yet satisfying life of writer and educator Kelli Watson. Kelli's unique outlook on the process of creating is simply exhilarating. We spoke about The Chill Out Teacher, which is a blog created by Kelli to explore the inner workings of an educators day to day world. Kelli sheds light on the many ways her life has changed since becoming a mother and wife. According to her, it took these radical developments to reign in her insatiable will to work around the clock. Now Kelli focus's on creating a sustainable work-life balance while keeping the high standards she set for her self since the beginning of her career. Kellie and I also dive into more complex topics such race in the classroom and what the best path forward is for educators and the system alike. I think you guys are going to like this one, so sit back relax and enjoy the show. Connect with Kelli Here: http://chilloutteacher.blogspot.com/ Connect with Darrian Here: http://secondlinearts.org Kelli Watson Bio Kelli Watson is an innovative educator, writer and consultant based in New Orleans, LA. She has served as a teacher and administrator nationally and abroad in public, private and charter schools for nearly fifteen years. From Detroit to Prague, Chicago to South Bend, and Los Angeles to New Orleans, Kelli's teaching and leadership experience from the pre-school to collegiate level has offered life lessons on the realities of education. She is a pioneer of the balanced teacher lifestyle movement, and is currently making an impact with her honest yet hopeful blog The Chillout Teacher. In her current work, Kelli serves as a fifth grade teacher in a creative arts charter school in New Orleans' historic French Quarter. Immersing herself in the Czech culture fifteen years ago, Kelli launched her career in an International Baccalaureate School and returned to her roots in the American midwest to teach and eventually lead the openings of grassroots charter schools across the country for almost ten years. Her passion revealed itself in supporting teachers with culturally-responsive curriculum that kids loved and made teachers feel good. Beyond statistics, she soon realized that teacher turnover in these urban charter schools was an issue she wanted to investigate further. Preparing for the birth of her first child, Kelli chose to return to the classroom in 2015 and create The Chillout Teacher blog site. She also consults and trains for Louisiana teacher certification programs and pours her heart into her narrative of today's teacher lifestyle in her blog. Kelli earned her master's degree in education and K-8 math instruction from Marygrove College and her bachelor's degree in education and English from Michigan State University. She also holds a Teacher's of English as a Foreign Language Certificate from TEFL Worldwide Prague, Czech Republic. Kelli plans to explore doctorate programs focused on teacher retention and teacher preparation programs, following the birth of her second child this Spring. Support this podcast

Rhiannon Chester is a Detroit native. She is, in her own words, unapologetically black, unapologetically a lesbian, unapologetically a feminist and unapologetically the person who is concerned,” about her community. She is passionate about connecting people to resources whether its funds, information or other people. Much of her background is in community organizing and outreach. As program coordinator with LGBT-Detroit she connected people to information and brought resources to the organization’s programs. She facilitated a weekly discussion called “Talk Tuesday,” a monthly conversation called “Woman 2 Woman” and helped manage the LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy program. At LGBT-Detroit Chester says the experience provided her a space where she could be unapologetically all of herself and it was a space where her concerns were not only listened to, but uplifted. Rhiannon earned her Masters in Social Justice in 2016 from Marygrove College. She actively combines her undergraduate degree in photography with her social justice passion to increase visibility of the often unheard. Inspired by the will, spirit, and innovation of the residents of Detroit, she is committed to working with often marginalized communities towards sustainable change. She uses her passion for connecting people, community and resources now working with IOBY Detroit. Whether participating on a panel locally or nationally, leading workshops to bring people, and resources together, or capturing images of life, love and community through her photography, you can count on one thing – this new home owner will forever be unapologetically Rhiannon!

Leslie Love was elected as State Representative in the 10th House District of Michigan in November 2014. She sits on the House Committees on Commerce and Trade, Financial Services, and Workforce and Talent Development in the 98th Legislature of the Michigan House of Representatives. She serves as the Democratic Caucus Vice Chair and Chaplain for the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus, as well as being a member of the Progressive Women’s Legislative Caucus, Greater Wayne County Caucus, and Hispanic Caucus. Leslie was appointed to serve on the MiSTEM Advisory Council, a group of business, K-12 and higher education and philanthropic leaders dedicated to helping make Michigan a world leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Prior to her election to office, Leslie was the director of theatre operations and an adjunct professor at Marygrove College for 12 years. She was a professor for Wayne County Community College District as well. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Siena Heights University, a Master of Fine Arts from Wayne State University and a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Marygrove College.

A popular blogger and widely traveled speaker on racial justice and reconciliation, Austin Channing Brown will be doing a reading based on her upcoming book about the burdens her black body carries by virtue of living and working in spaces characterized by whiteness. Her reading will be followed by a conversation about the authors—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ntozake Shange, and Audre Lorde, among others—whose work has been the lifeblood for her own writing. AUSTIN CHANNING BROWN is a speaker and writer advocating for justice and racial reconciliation. A graduate of North Park University and Marygrove College with a master's degree in social justice, Austin currently serves as a resident director and multicultural liaison at Calvin College. Connect with Austin on Twitter @AustinChanning and on her website at http://austinchanning.com/. This series is presented in partnership with: African & African Diaspora Studies at Calvin College Ambrose @ WMCAT The Asian Studies Program at Calvin College Brazos Press The Calvin Center for Community Engagement & Global Learning The Calvin College Campus Store The Calvin College Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion The Calvin College History Department The Calvin College Office of the Provost The Calvin College Department of Sociology & Social Work Heyns Fund The Calvin College Student Life Division The Calvin Theater Company The Christian Reformed Church’s Office of Social Justice Event and Tech Services at Calvin College The Paul B. Henry Institute at Calvin College Schuler Books and Music

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar with special guest presenters, Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen, Innovate with iPads, October 1, 2016. We are so excited to have two outstanding educational leaders sharing with us in this webinar, Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen! They are prepared to inspire and "wow" us with ways to get students and teachers creating with iPads. Webinar description: In this webinar, participants will learn to use iPads to transform teaching and learning. Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen, authors of Innovate with iPad, will share five key content creation iPad apps and how they can be used for numeracy, literacy, socials, science, and student self-assessment. They will explore what's possible with iPad and how it can be used as a tool for content creations instead of a tool for content consumptions. Each participant will leave the session with new ideas of how to transform teaching and learning with iPad. Karen is an award winning primary school teacher who is transforming education by connecting her students with the world through Twitter, blogs, and video conferencing. She takes a hands-on approach to teaching by including inquiry, projects, and the maker mindset in her classroom. Her students choose how they learn, show, and share their knowledge. Karen earned her bachelor of arts degree, bachelor of education degree, and a diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of British Columbia. Karen has taught in both Australia and Canada. Karen is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. She blogs regularly at www.klirenman.com. Kristen has spent her career teaching and engaging primary school children in the United States and Canada. Through her innovative, student-driven projects, she teaches classes to take chances and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the twenty-first century. Kristen encourages her students to create, collaborate, and be open to trying new things in her classroom every day. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education through the University of Windsor, completed her master’s in the art of teaching at Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan, and was recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator. She frequently writes about her educational journey at www.mrswideen.com, and enjoys inspiring educators to use technology in innovative ways by speaking at conferences.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Justin Eimers and Cal Moore sit down with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries' Alycia Wood to discuss her ReMIND Conference breakout session, "Does God Play Hide & Seek?"ABOUT ALYCIA WOOD: Alycia Wood, an OCCA Fellow with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, was born and raised in Rochester, NY. She was graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice from Roberts Wesleyan College and later earned her Master’s degree in Social Justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Alycia has had a variety of training and educational opportunities, including: six years in urban youth ministry, prison ministry at Attica and Orleans prisons in New York, work in fine dining restaurant organizations, and teaching in private and public schools. Alycia is a graduate of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA). While studying at the OCCA, she participated in several speaking engagements in the UK on “ Who is Jesus?,” “The Reason for God,” and “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” #ReMIND15 | @RemindConf--- © The Christian Manifesto 2007-2015

Katana and Vicky will be interviewing the President of Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Glenda Price. Join us as we’ll discuss:Listeners will learn of opportunities to get involvedLearn about the work of the DPS FoundationBetter understand the vitality of Detroit schoolsDr. Price retired from the presidency of Marygrove College in 2006, following eight years in the position. Since her official retirement, she has held positions as interim president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation, and now president of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. In addition she serves on the Boards of Focus: HOPE, Detroit Receiving Hospital, The Jewish Fund, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The YES Foundation, and the Council of Michigan Foundations. To learn more about Glenda go to www.detroitpsfoundation.org

Listen to the Pan-African Journal hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. Live broadcast on the Michigan housing crisis at Marygrove College in Detroit.

From to Detroit to Broadway...Adrian Bailey has been a member of the Actors Equity Association for 35 years. He has been on Broadway 16 times including shows like...Your Arms Too Short To Box With God, Sophisticated Ladies, My One and Only, The Who's Tommy, Lion King, and Smokey Joe's Cafe. Bailey was in the BFA acting program at Marygrove College where he took dance classes with Madonna.