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2 episodes with not so black
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Pastor Alex is joined by his good friend, Reggie Dabbs for a discussion on the state of racism in the US at the start of 2025. Both PA and Reggie have written books about racism and they talk about everything from their personal examples of dealing with racism, how dealing with racism is cycling through the stage of grief, to the way racism affects us in many different ways. The focal point of the conversation is diving into what the Bible has to say about us dealing with racism. This is a great discussion that you don't want to miss. (Be sure to check out Reggie's book, “Not So Black and White” as well as Pastor Alex's book, “Let's Start Again”) Alex Bryant Ministries is focused on helping people be reconciled to God, then within one's own self, and finally being reconciled to our fellow man in order to become disciples. Connect with us and our resources: Our books - Let's Start Again & Man UP More about us Follow us on Facebook or Instagram
Rachel Potter, an acclaimed Broadway star and accomplished Nashville Recording artist, has been recognized by US Weekly as "One to Watch" and praised by the Hollywood Reporter for her "crystalline vocals." With a successful career in both musical theater and country music, Rachel has showcased her talent on stages of all sizes. Rachel's impressive resume includes her turn as the ever “popular” Glinda u/s on the National Tour of Wicked. Next, she made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, where she shared the stage with Bebe Neuwirth and Brooke Shields as Morticia. She then went on to originate the role of the Mistress in the Tony Nominated revival of Evita, alongside Ricky Martin and Michael Cerveris. Her standout performance on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the production, singing the poignant song "Another Suitcase in Another Hall," further solidified her place in the Broadway community. Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Rachel's journey in the entertainment industry began on at Walt Disney World, where she portrayed iconic characters such as Ariel, Belle, and Nemo. She later gained national attention as a top 15 finalist on MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods.Transitioning from Broadway to Nashville, Rachel pursued her passion for country music and achieved success as a Top 12 finalist on season 3 of FOX's The X Factor. Her audition with her version of Queen's "Somebody to Love" earned international praise, and continues to amass millions of views since the season aired 10 years ago. The song is featured on her solo album, "Not So Black and White," which showcases her unique artistry, songwriting, and musical style. Her music videos have been featured on CMT and Entertainment Tonight, and she has garnered attention from publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Huffington Post.Most recently, Rachel was the featured soloist on "Journey to Fantasy Springs," the theme song for Tokyo Disney Sea's new land "Fantasy Springs," further expanding her global reach and musical accomplishments.In addition to her solo career, Rachel has collaborated with renowned Acapella groups VoicePlay and Voctave, showcasing her versatility as a performer. With many of their videos achieving viral status, most notably, her “Moana Medley" collaboration with VoicePlay remains an internet favorite. Rachel has been featured as a guest soloist with many symphony orchestras all over the world, in concerts spanning everything from Country to Broadway and Holiday to Patriotic, with orchestras including the Dallas Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Utah Symphony, among many others. She and fellow country artist, Patrick Thomas, have been celebrating the past icons of country music in their Pops symphony show, “Country Legends,” for the past 10 years. Residing in Nashville, TN, Rachel remains focused on recording and writing music, as well as enjoying a successful career in real estate. Balancing her professional endeavors with her most important role as “mommy” to Jude, Elliot, and Myla, Rachel's passion for music and family shines through in all aspects of her life. Stay connected with Rachel on social media @therachelpotter. Memorable Moments"It was just this dream that guided me in each different move and change in my life."“Taking my art away from the place in my life that required making music to make money, for my art to no longer be pressured and to now have the freedom to just do whatever I wanted to with music because I love it. That changed everything for me.” "I feel great about it, I feel proud of it, and I feel like, you know, I only have one life. What's most important is that I feel great about me.""I am such a huge proponent of not having regret, and that's been a big thread through my entire life.""I'm hoping that my joy in creating this will also give other people joy. But if it doesn't that's fine, I'm not looking for this to be validating in any other way, other than my own personal journey." Connect with RachelInstagram @rachelpotterTikTok @rachelpotterFacebook: Facebook.com/rachelpottermusiclinktree: https://linktr.ee/therachelpotter Abundant Success Bundle - Black Friday Special!https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/abundantsuccessbundle Thinkific Black Friday Offer!Click here to Claim Thinkific's Black Friday offer before it expiresThese three packages offer everything you need to launch a thriving digital learning business and start earning more, all at their lowest price of the year. Connect with AllisonInterested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comwww.abundantsuccesss.co
Host Andrew Fogliato sits down with special guests Sir Colin Campbell and Gary McGowan for some real talk about digital marketing, what the future looks like for realtors with AI taking over, and lots of laughs. Pick your comfiest chair, grab a pint of your favourite drink, and enjoy! The Not So Black and White Real Estate Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUBMewBqrV_CrJG0aISrY1v3j_N0O4BJ Contact Andrew & Just Sell Homes here: Email: team@justsellhomes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justsellhomes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustSellHome... Website: https://justsellhomes.com/
In this edition, prepare to be captivated as we welcome two exceptional individuals to the spotlight – the dynamic hosts of "The Not So Black & White" Podcast – Colin Campbell, Owner and Operating Principal at Keller Williams Realty Centres, and Gary McGowan, Director of Business Development at the same esteemed organization.Get ready for an inspiring journey into the essence of success – the art of taking risks. Join us as they share personal anecdotes and lessons from daring ventures, urging listeners to embrace uncertainty and seize opportunities. This is a conversation that goes beyond the conventional, sparking the courage to explore uncharted possibilities.____________________________Here are some notes from our conversation:-Colin and Gary both shared their real estate backstory- The power of discipline, learning, and giving- The Path to Leadership- “The Not So Black & White” Podcast- Taking risks! Chasing Dreams!- Realty Chatter- Navigating Learning, Resources, Experience, and Adding Value
It's Not About Whiteness, It's About Wealth, Remi AdekoyaWhat really matters when it comes to race?Western conversations on race and racism revolve around familiar themes; colonialism, the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and the ideology of white supremacism form the holy trinity of the race debate. But what if we are neglecting a key piece of the puzzle? Something that explains why a racial order persists today despite a moral consensus it should not.In It's Not About Whiteness, It's About Wealth, Remi Adekoya persuasively argues that – in our capitalist world – it is socioeconomic realities which play the leading role in sustaining racial hierarchies in everyday life and in the global big picture, something regularly overlooked in the current debate. Financial power is what enables ultimate influence over events, environments, and people, and, as Adekoya expertly demonstrates, it is money more than anything else that maintains the racial pecking order. Exploring immigration, technology, media, group stereotypes, status perceptions and more, this book cleverly shows how wealth determines what's what in key domains of modern life, and how this affects racial dynamics across the globe.An incisive, insightful and open investigation into the links between financial power and racial hierarchies, Adekoya sheds much needed light on the status and power imbalances shaping our world and reveals what needs to be done to combat them going forward. (Hachette)Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics, by Kenan MalikIs white privilege real? How racist is the working class? Why has left-wing antisemitism grown? Who benefits most when anti-racists speak in racial terms?The ‘culture wars' have generated ferocious argument, but little clarity. This book takes the long view, explaining the real origins of ‘race' in Western thought, and tracing its path from those beginnings in the Enlightenment all the way to our own fractious world. In doing so, leading thinker Kenan Malik upends many assumptions underpinning today's heated debates around race, culture, whiteness and privilege.Malik interweaves this history of ideas with a parallel narrative: the story of the modern West's long, failed struggle to escape ideas of race, leaving us with a world riven by identity politics. Through these accounts, he challenges received wisdom, revealing the forgotten history of a racialised working class, and questioning fashionable concepts like cultural appropriation.Not So Black and White is both a lucid history rewriting the story of race, and an elegant polemic making an anti-racist case against the politics of identity. (Hurst Publishers)Follow and subscribe to The Booking Club:Twitter/X: @bookingclubpodInstagram: @bookingclubpodTikTok: @bookingclubpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kenan Malik is an Indian-born British writer, lecturer and broadcaster, trained in neurobiology and the history of science. As an academic author, his focus is on the philosophy of biology, and contemporary theories of multiculturalism, pluralism, and race. He is the author of many books, the latest of which is ‘Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics'- available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1787387763/ SPONSORED BY: AG1. Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/triggernometry/ to get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase! Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Locals! https://triggernometry.locals.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Music by: Music by: Xentric | info@xentricapc.com | https://www.xentricapc.com/ YouTube: @xentricapc Buy Merch Here: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Join the Mailing List: https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/sign-up/ Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians.
Subscribe on Patreon NOW for more #TPSRaceReckoning with Remi Adekoya, Adolph Reed jr and Walter Benn Michaels, plus video versions of this and all our recent episodes. Kenan Malik is a writer and commentator on race, a columnist for the Observer newspaper, and most recently author of Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics. In the second of our 'Race Reckoning' interviews, Kenan discusses the recent history of antiracism and identity politics, the logic antiracists risk having in common with the racists they abhor, and the political significance of 'left antisemitism'. Help us develop The Popular Show and get extra shows at https://www.patreon.com/thepopularpod More ways to help us continue: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thepopularshow https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepopularshow https://cash.app/£ThePopularShow
Full video streaming now at Patreon.com/ThePopularPod. TPS RACE RECKONING is a new miniseries featuring Remi Adekoya, Kenan Malik, Walter Benn Michaels, and Adolph Reed jnr. Kenan Malik is a writer and commentator on race, a columnist for the Observer newspaper, and most recently author of Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics. In the second of our 'Race Reckoning' interviews, Kenan discusses the recent history of antiracism and identity politics, the logic antiracists risk having in common with the racists they abhor, and the political significance of 'left antisemitism'. Help us develop The Popular Show and get this and many more extra shows at https://www.patreon.com/thepopularpod More ways to help us continue: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thepopularshow https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepopularshow https://cash.app/£ThePopularShow
Kenan Malik is an Observer columnist, a political thinker, and a seasoned broadcaster whose work mainly focuses on moral ethics and racism. He joins host Will Hutton in a wide-ranging discussion on racism following the publication of his latest book, Not So Black and White: A History of Race. In this conversation, Kenan sets out his case that racism is a modern concept that emerged from a post-Englightenment world. He explains how, in his view, racism could end and how the answer isn't found in identity politics. Kenan Malik studied neurobiology at the University of Sussex and history and philosophy of science at Imperial College, London. His involvement in politics began by taking part in anti-racist movements during his youth. This is The We Society Podcast from the Academy of Social Sciences which tackles the big questions through a social science lens and brings you some of the best ideas to shape the way we live. Hosted by journalist and Academy President Will Hutton, we interview some of Britain's top social scientists to explore their evidence-led solutions to society's most pressing problems. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show on your favourite podcast platform and you can email us on wesociety@acss.org.uk and tell us who we should be speaking to or follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/thewesocietypod Find out more about the Academy of Social Sciences here: https://acss.org.uk/
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On the mainstreaming of racial thinking. We welcome back author and broadcaster Kenan Malik to talk about his new book, Not So Black and White. The book presents a historical account of how racial thinking has accompanied the spread of notions of equality and common humanity. How is it that many supposed humanitarians in the past were often racists? And how have we reached a point where today, many liberals and supposed anti-racists sustain racial thinking? How have notions of global whiteness/blackness come to dominate the discourse? We also discuss the 'post-liberal' critics of wokeness and their shortcomings, and whether the far right is gaining from the reification of race. Want more? Subscribe at patreon.com/bungacast Links: Not So Black and White: A History of Race from White Supremacy to Identity Politics, Kenan Malik, Hurst /70/ In Defence of Universalism ft. Kenan Malik
Does the conversation on race need a reset? That is the question that Coleman Hughes and Kenan Malik explored when they came to Intelligence Squared in January 2022. Hughes is an acclaimed American writer and host of the award-winning podcast Conversations with Coleman. In 2019 at the age of 23 he testified before Congress against reparations for slavery and has roundly criticised the work of other Black writers on race such as Ibram X. Kendi and Robin DiAngelo. In his view, their brand of anti-racism encourages a sense of victimhood among Black Americans and sows division between different racial groups. Malik is a British author and broadcaster, whose new book Not So Black and White explores the history of the idea of race and invites us to challenge many of the assumptions behind today's culture wars. If you would like to support Coleman Hughes and his work, you can do so at colemanhughes.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us while we discuss the infamous killer, Ed Gein. We'll discuss his victims, Bernice Worden and Mary Hogan, as well as his history and other potential victims. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764) https://www.patreon.com/truecreeps (https://www.patreon.com/truecreeps) https://theweirdemporium.net/pages/true-creeps-podcast-merch (https://theweirdemporium.net/pages/true-creeps-podcast-merch) www.truecreeps.com Have an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestions (https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestions) Twitter @truecreeps Instagram @truecreepspod Facebook.com/truecreepspod Email us at truecreepspod@gmail.com Sources: http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Gein,%20Ed.pdf (Ed Gein) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8570712/henry-george-gein (Henry George Gein (1901-1944) - Find a Grave Memorial) https://www.alittlebithuman.com/the-story-of-serial-killer-ed-gein-and-his-house-of-horrors/ (Meet Ed Gein: The Twisted Real-Life Inspiration for Leatherface, Norman Bates, and Buffalo Bill) https://screenrant.com/the-silence-of-the-lambs-the-real-buffalo-bills-true-story-explained/ (The Silence Of The Lambs: Buffalo Bill's True Story & Real Inspiration) https://fanac.org/fanzines/SF_Five_Yearly/sffy7-05.html (Science-Fiction Five-Yearly #7 - Page 5 - an outerview with robert bloch by the author of PSYCHO - Arthur O. Cycko) https://galaxypress.com/backstory-to-psycho/ (The Backstory to Robert Bloch's “Psycho” – Galaxy Press) https://www.proquest.com/openview/87c152bc4eacb6d66834997ad24f1051/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y (“A boy's best friend is his mother”: Cinematic re -tellings of the Ed Gein story - ProQuest) https://minds.wisconsin.edu/bitstream/handle/1793/70262/McMahon_Fall2014.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y (Not So Black and White: Media Coverage of the Ed Gein Homicides) http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Gein,%20Ed.pdf (Edward Theodore Gein Time Line) http://www.robertcdaniels.com/ed_gein.htm (Robert C. Daniels -- Ed Gein The Cannibal Myth Exposed) https://hannemanarchive.com/tag/bernice-worden/ (Bernice Worden | The Hanneman Archive) https://groups.google.com/g/alt.obituaries/c/6v3iD0Jxlbg (Gein Land for sale) https://www.wisconsinfrights.com/ed-gein-auction-film/ (Ed Gein's House - Rare 8mm Film Footage) https://youtu.be/3NO4BA-WurI (Deadly Possessions S01E05 II {Ed Gein's Cauldron and The Crying Boy Paintings}) https://www.cultofweird.com/curiosities/ed-gein-cauldron/ (Ed Gein's Cauldron - Is It Really Cursed or Haunted?) https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/13463#:~:text=Ed's%20house%20was%20burned%20to,%22The%20House%20Of%20Horrors.%22 (Plainfield, WI - Site of Ed Gein's Murder House) https://www.houseofgein.com (Ed Gein - Biography, Photos, and Legacy) https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-gein (Ed Gein: The Story Of The Serial Killer That Inspired Every Horror Movie) https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-real-texas-chainsaw-massacre-how-ed-gein-inspired-classic-horror-movies/ (The Real Texas Chainsaw Massacre: How Ed Gein Inspired Classic Horror Movies | Den of Geek) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Hey hey! Today's episode is a must-listen! Whether you are all-in on the Enneagram or a skeptic, there is so much to consider and learn as Jeff and Beth McCord join me on the show. Listen in as Beth provides us with a framework - sharing how the Enneagram is focused on why you think, feel, and behave in particular ways. Friends, this is so valuable to recognize in our own lives and the lives of those around us. A game changer for sure! We also dive deeper into their soon-to-release book, More Than Your Number, by talking about the importance of moving past often quickly assigned and sometimes stereotypical Enneagram Types. Instead, we can consider how our personality makes us so much more complex than just a number. Pastor Jeff McCord and Beth McCord co-founded Your Enneagram Coach nearly 20 years ago. As an Enneagram coach, teacher, and speaker, Beth is now leading the industry in simplifying the profound truths of the Enneagram from a Biblical perspective. The McCord's passion is to make the Enneagram accessible for everyone, anywhere, so they can experience the transformation and freedom in Christ they long for. Beth and Jeff live outside Nashville, have been married for 23 years, and have two adult children. Listen in to hear all about: Why some Christians are so freaked out about the Enneagram, according to Jeff. How you can use the Enneagram like healthcare providers use an X-ray. Your Enneagram Internal Profile and the five ways becoming aware of your EIP can help you, through God's grace, better lead your internal thoughts. Favorite quotes: ~Anything that is not scriptural or Biblical from God's truth we are just going to throw out but let's take what is still good and true and brings clarity about our heart; not for self help and to work on ourselves or self focus but it's more about how we can align our heart with God. ~Your main type is your driving force. Your main type actually has two parts within it. It has a wounded child and a beloved child. The wounded child is the younger part of your heart that was wounded or traumatized as a child in some form or fashion and it was trying its best to survive. But what's beautiful is that because of the redemption of Christ, when we trust in Him and receive Him as Lord and Savior, not only are we forgiven but his righteousness is poured out on us and God looks at us as if we are Christ. ~We want to help people understand that there's an infinite number of variations for type and it should promote curiosity not stereotyping. ~God created us diverse but to unify and glorify Him. ~ The reason the enneagram is so helpful is because it gives us vocabulary to behave, think and feel the way we do. In this episode I answered this question: I am working on being more self aware and raising my emotional intelligence. What are some negative thought traps do I need to avoid? (41:41) Links to great things we discussed: Jeff and Beth McCord's website and books Sleeping at last - playlist spotify Amos Lee - Worry No More [Official Music Video] - YouTube Only Murders in the Building (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb Pure Luck (1991) - IMDb The Lord Is My Courage: Stepping Through the ... - Amazon.com Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversations … Nest Hub (2nd Gen) – Google Store Traeger Grills® - The Original Wood Pellet Grill Mad Men (TV Series 2007–2015) - IMDb That's The Power - Hillsong Worship - YouTube Turo car sharing marketplace | Rent the perfect car Join the Confident Motherhood Community here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli
The Mattsons loved this challenging and encouraging dialogue about race within the United States and the Church. Having a deeper understanding of racism and its effect on our communities is essential for every wholehearted leader. So, today we have two guests: friends and co-authors, Reggie Dabbs and John Driver, to discuss their new book, Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversation. This episode is a must listen - full of wisdom, practical insights, and encouragement for each and every one of us to step into those difficult, but necessary conversations. “When was the last time you changed your mind about anything? Having uncomfortable conversations can feel like the worst thing. But reading a book about race that makes you uncomfortable can be the best thing for you—if you have the courage to keep reading.” Reggie Dabbs has been one of the most sought-after public school and event speakers in the United States and around the world for more than two decades. Reggie shares his own astonishing story of tragedy, redemption, and hope with millions of people each year. John Driver M.S. is an award-winning writer and collaborator of more than twenty five books. He serves as an executive and teaching pastor and hosts the weekly podcast Talk About That. As fathers and as men of the church who have both served in the public arena, they explore not only racism, but also many volatile topics these conversations spark in the broader culture today. Not So Black and White takes readers through the history of slavery, the Civil War, Jim Crow law, and more, because without knowing our history, it can be difficult to know what needs repairing. To connect with John Driver or Reggie Dabbs, visit: ONLINE - http://reggiedabbsonline.com/ https://johndriver.com/ SOCIAL - https://www.instagram.com/johndriver/ https://www.facebook.com/johndriverwrites https://www.instagram.com/dabbsreggie/ https://www.facebook.com/reggiedabbsonline BOOK - https://www.amazon.com/Not-Black-White-Invitation-Conversations/dp/0310363403 To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: Instagram @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls Facebook @MyCourageousGirls @WeAreLivingWholehearted Websites LivingWholehearted.com MyCourageousGirls.com Resources Shrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace Dear Mattsons Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters
This week on the We The Patriots Podcast, Sal is joined by Coach Jon McLernon. Jon is a podcast host, as well as a nutrition coach, and you'll find links to his work in the description. Listen in on our conversation as we dissect a lot of our modern societies problems, and discuss ways that we individuals can make a difference in our own lives. No timestamps today, so sit back, grab yourself a refreshment, and enjoy the show. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to spend time with us, and if you feel we're doing a decent job, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating:) Watch this episode on YouTube : https://youtu.be/PanQ7rhh-Gg Check out Freedom Nutrition Coaching here: https://freedomnutritioncoach.com/about-us/ Link to It's Not So Black and White: https://open.spotify.com/show/3khoUFFo0QNNE2xxKwwiwx?si=98e2f33a3a094100 Link to our podcast website: https://wethepatriots.podbean.com/ Listen to Project Racecar Driver on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/strigz/sets/project-racecar-driver?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Support our show here!: https://patron.podbean.com/WTPFund Link to Sal's personal website: https://www.seaiiitechnologies.com/ Email us with feedback at wethepatriots1776@gmail.com ©We The Patriots 2023
Confession: I was not excited to rewatch this movie. I felt like it's the most overrated movie ever, but it turns out, it holds up! So I'm thrilled that Jonathan "Coach Jon" McLernon suggested that we revisit this spectacular film. Coach Jon is a husband and a father as well as a nutrition lifestyle coach. Shawshank Redemption is a very human film to Coach Jon, because of its story of perseverance and theme of integrity. And let's not forget about the friendship between Andy and Red - a relationship that transcends the movie screen. We discuss whether the Warden is representative of very many Christians today, and Coach Jon shares who the Warden really reminds him of. He then goes on to talk about what a real Christian person is. It's never beneficial to lump one person into a group, because each person is so much more than the sum of its parts. And isn't it odd that a movie based off of a Stephen King property decides to censor itself so much and shy away from showing violence? Coach Jon relates this to how everything seems to be shown on camera now, and makes the tie between British humor and American humor. I, of course, ask him if likes the American version of the Office or the British version better. Coach Jon then tells his story of being a survivor of attempted murder and how he found his way back from that trauma. He puts to rest my notion of masculinity and causes me to rethink one of my fantasies about being in a fight just to see if I could survive. This takes us into a conversation about toxic masculinity, which then leads us down a darker road that revolves around child trafficking and how that issue is a "man" issue. It's a problem with today's men. Coach Jon recommends the book, "Men, Fight for Me" by Alan Smyth. The link for that book is below. We talk about how the real world, as perceived in the movie, is a much scarier place than the prison itself. I ask Coach Jon to tell me about his personal prisons he's had to escape from. The answer? It might challenge you. But Coach Jon had a lot of help getting to where he is today, and it's because someone showed compassion on him. His words on compassion and the difference between that and empathy is striking. There is always the hope for something, and so we talk a lot about hope, what it is, why we need it, will it "drive a man insane" as Red suggests? Coach Jon reminds me that human beings are nothing if not resilient. And that statement alone gives me hope. My final question to Jon challenges his take on the rehabilitation process in the prison system. What is a better way to rehabilitate as opposed to what's displayed in the movie? We close out with five movie trivia questions and Coach Jon names three other desert island movies. Here are all the places you can find Coach Jon and the stuff he brought up in this show:Coach Jon's InstagramCoach Jon's TwitterBetween the Before and AfterCoach Jon's Youtube ChannelIt's Not So Black and WhiteA sample podcast by Coach JonAnother Sample podcast on Deep Health Academy TwitchHere's the link again to the book, "Men, Fight for Me"And here's all my links:InstagramFacebookTwitterEmail: Author.andrewtoy@gmail.comThis episode was sponsored by Spur Creative
When was the last time you changed your mind about anything? That's one of the questions that's asked in my conversation with Reggie Dabbs and John Driver, authors of Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversations about Race and Faith. In this conversation, we talk about what prompted these two friends to write this book together and what we can all learn if we take the position of humility as individuals, as Christians, and as a nation. Plus, we talk: —What keeps us from ACTUALLY loving our nation —One simple action to take when you don't know where to start learning —The history of race in our systems —What our responsibility as Jesus' disciples is
Elephants in the room are historically hard to acknowledge and easy to ignore. And though it seems like the conversation about racial divides in our country is getting more attention than it ever has, there are still some of us that are unable to see that there's a problem in their own ranks. Sometimes, it's not even that we don't recognize it looking from the outside in–but a lack of being involved toward change or acknowledging the concept that the white community has historically had a giant leg up on thriving in our country today contributes to the acceptance of the status quo and to the systemic issues that still persist in our country today. White privilege is simply this: because of the color of your skin, there's an added disadvantage or advantage as to how easy it will be to navigate our world today. Not whether you worked hard or went to college or did everything else right. Our intention for this episode (as with all our elephants in the room) is not to point fingers or cause shame. It's simply to shine a light on a tough topic and ask ourselves the question as it applies to those of us who are white: where is it that we have privilege and can we have the humility to examine that deeply? We have some thoughtful leaders to guide us through this conversation–Reggie Dabbs and John Driver. These lifelong friends are the authors of the book, Not So Black and White, which details race in America from a Christian perspective. Reggie is one of the most sought-after public school speakers in the US and has been for more than 20 years, while John is a writer, minister, and former history teacher. Their book came out of a vulnerable conversation years into their friendship about what it is like for Reggie to live as a black man in America. Jen, Reggie and John get into why many of us, as part of faith communities, didn't think racial divides were ours to contend with. We'll talk about the unique things that black parents have to teach their kids that white parents don't, and we'll look at culturally wise responses to the challenges of racism in hopes that we can all make a difference in this fight for equality. * * * Thank you to our sponsors! BYJU | Get your first class free at byjus.com/forthelove. Me Course | Let's learn together. Register at mecourse.org and use the code FORTHELOVE for $10 off. ABLE | Get 20% off sitewide with code 20JEN at livefashionable.com.
In this very big and very special episode of The Going Places Podcast we have our biggest guest yet and a very special one. We sit down with Author, Pastor, Speaker, and Podcaster John Driver and discuss everything from Christianity and Church Culture, and dive deep on the topic of History and Racism. We talk about where to draw the line between the humorous and serious in conversations. We also have a conversation about American History and Racism in America and how to spark dialogue on it. John Driver coauthored with Reggie Dabbs the new book Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversations about Race and Faith and host Talk About That Podcast with comedian Jonnie W. Available Everywhere. This Episode is Sponsored by Wisefire Café and Sweet Peach Boutique. Made Possible by Anchor F.M. Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/the_going_places_podcast?utm_medium=copy_link
Mentioned in this episode: Not So Black and White by Reggie Dabbs and John Driver NotSoBlackandWhitebook.com Connect with John Driver: Website Amazon Author Page Connect with Reggie Dabbs: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Connect with Jenn: Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries
John Driver and Reggie White co-authored Not So Black and White. They address the issues of racial tension and division in our culture and how to overcome those obstacles to have healing and healthy relationships with everyone in our culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Driver is an award-winning writer and collaborator of more than twenty-five books. In our conversation, we explore how understanding himself through the lens of the counterphobic Six has impacted his relationships with others, his work in ministry, and his writing. We also discuss his new book, Not So Black and White: An invitation to honest conversations about race and faith. He shares how being a counterphobic Six impacted the writing of his book, why it's so important to open the doors to honest and engaging conversations about race and faith, and touches on whether the Enneagram can help inform the conversation around racism. A former teacher with a history degree from the University of Tennessee, John lives near Nashville with his wife, Laura, and their daughter, Sadie. He serves as the executive and teaching pastor at The Church at Pleasant Grove and hosts the weekly podcast Talk About That.
On this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon interview Reggie Dabbs and John Driver about their book, Not So Black and White, An Invitation to Honest Conversations. The four engage in a respectful and challenging chat about racism in America, and touch on good ways to have conversations with your children regarding racism. Thanks to our sponsors! Policy Genius - When it comes to insurance, it's nice to get it right. Begin comparing quotes at PolicyGenius.com. Ultimate Ears - For a limited time, get 15% off your pair of Ultimate Ears FITS True Wireless Earbuds at ue.com/fits. Just use promo code DADVILLE at checkout.
One way to make it big in real estate is to buy better quality properties and get better tenant profiles in better areas. But what if you're new to real estate and you don't have the funding or you lack the know-how? I've got two words for you: joint ventures. In this episode, I chat with Sir Colin Campbell and Gary McGowan as a guest on The Not So Black and White Real Estate Podcast. I weigh in on speculation, appreciation, and inflation—things that potential investors should look out for when getting into real estate besides the fundamentals and cash-flowing properties. Get ready to go back to school because I have a simple explanation for joint ventures. I also talk about the importance of aligning with a mentor. Tune in until the very end because I dive deep into: How rapid growth without underlying fundamentals that drive the cash flow of the business is a recipe for failure My “3-2-1-free” model The 3 pillars of success in real estate—what you buy, where you buy, and who you rent it to The 4M principle for joint ventures—money, mortgage, management, and mastery And so much more... Sir Colin Campbell and Gary McGowan have been professional real estate investors since 2008. They are currently affiliated with the Keller Williams Realty Centres where Gary is general manager. Colin is one of the company's brokers and co-chair of the Keller Williams Agent Leadership Council's Growth Committee. =====
Today we are chatting with John Driver and Reggis Dabbs about a personal journey these two friends have been on to fight racism in their own hearts and in the church. They have written a new book, available Oct. 12 called Not So Black and White and we want to use our platform, here at YEC, to honor these stories and give voice to this important issue. Mentioned in this episode: Not So Black and White by Reggie Dabbs and John Driver NotSoBlackandWhitebook.com Connect with John Driver: Website Amazon Author Page Connect with Reggie Dabbs: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Follow Your Enneagram Coach on all the socials: Facebook Instagram Twitter You Tube Show Credits: Music by Sleeping at Last Edited and Produced by Angie Elkins Media
4 perspectives, 1 table, and a conversation centered around: What makes interracial relationships so complex? How do family and society influence how we perceive interracial dating? What struggles do interracial couples deal with? Follow @twodifferentamericas to stay up to date with the show and the hostsSubscribe to Not So Black and White podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oorCX2QlCVztru6AollTs
What's real and what's not when it comes to dating in 2021? There are 5 key ingredients to this recipe:How men and women set themselves up for dating failure; don't be fakeHonesty about where you rank in terms of looks.Be careful about using filters. No one wants to be scared when you meet in person and look nothing like that 1992 picture you posted from high school or you're really 5'7" instead of your proclaimed 6'1" heightIf you're new to dating or just getting back into the swing of it after Covid it's important, especially for men as they are visual beings, to include full body pics instead of just your face. Women want honesty as well especially when it comes to height, if you have kids & do you really have a job?Income, politics, and race ...be honestDirect messaging is different for both men & womenWhat is someone really saying or askingWhat both men and women want once you start a conversationCan you say too much or show too muchThe pros and cons of honesty upfrontIs it appropriate or do you like it when someone is very sexual before meeting or is it just fun flirting?What about sharing your private parts in a picture?Clarence discusses it all.For more fun and information on dating with Coach Clarence:Episode #6 - Games People PlayEpisode #22 - He's Not Heavy He's My Boo Danielle Williams aka Diva Community Link AZEpisode #30 - Not So Black & White
Comedian Ashley Rose joins Stephen to talk about: -The evolution of Ashley & Tara’s show “Not So Black & White” (every month at House of Comedy) -What a comic feels about the song that brings them up -How manifestation & the law of attraction have changed Ashley’s life (and how it can change yours, too!) Thanks for listening! DON'T FORGET to subscribe and LEAVE A REVIEW on wherever you listen or watch! Follow me on Instagram (send questions in DM's!): https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Click here for 15% off Farmhouse CBD: https://farmhousehemp.com/discount/ACAP Follow Ashley! https://www.instagram.com/ashleyrosecomedy/ See Ashley at the next Not So Black and White Show: https://az.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/not-so-black-and-white/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hyperbrole-podcast/message
Standup Comedian, Ashley Rose joins Coach Clarence for a lively discussion about interracial dating, comedy & parenting. They talk about her journey with her boyfriend who is a black man, any issues that have come up relating to that, her kids & how accepting both of their families have been. Of course, the interview includes discussion about her comedy show “Not So Black & White”; how she prepares, writing her own jokes, handling hecklers, etc. If you're looking for a chuckle you won't want to miss this episode. Coach Clarence can be pretty darn funny as well!
During this episode, Ben gets interviewed by The Not So Black and White Real Estate Podcast. Ben discusses living on the streets to owning over 40 investment properties to becoming one of the top agents in Alberta and one of the top real estate coaches in the country. Gary McGowan and Colin Campbell are two guys who interview multi-million dollar business owners that set the bar for their competition while giving back to the communities they love. Links: The Not So Black and White Real Estate Podcast Facebook
"I actually think that President Trump got a bad rap in Charlottesville.” – Sean PalmerSean Palmer is the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America’s most innovative and vibrant multi-site churches. Sean co-hosts the “Not So Black and White” podcast, is the author of Unarmed Empire: In Search of Beloved Community and is a leading voice on how the church should deal with issues of race in the twenty-first century.From police violence against unarmed youth to Colin Kaepernick taking a knee during the national anthem, Sean offers his thoughts on various issues related to race and how the first-century Jesus would react to issues facing Americans of all backgrounds in the twenty-first century.Here’s a somewhat surprising answer Sean gave when asked about President Trump not condemning white supremacists in Charlottesville: “I actually think that President Trump got a bad rap in Charlottesville (referring to Trump’s comments that there were “very fine people on both sides” of the white supremacist march in 2017). If people read the entire statement, he does condemn white supremacists. It's later on, in that press conference, when he's asked a question and says there were very fine people on both sides. ...There are a lot of other things that he has said and done throughout the years where people may choose or not choose to draw connections, but those were two different statements. One was about the white supremacists and the other was about the other group of people, who may or may not have been there in support of the white supremacists. I just think that's a statement that needs a little bit more parsing than it normally gets.”The heartbeat behind the Twenty-First Century Jesus podcast are the questions: If Jesus were here today, what interesting people would He talk to, what important conversations would He have, and what urgent causes would He care about? Sean Palmer would certainly be one of those interesting people, and the topic of race in America would be one He would have a conversation about.
Gary is a Realtor working Stouffville Ontario. Leveraging his deep knowledge of the industry to provide amazing service to his clients. Along the way, Gary has won awards, accolades, and been featured in real estate books and magazines. He's proud of these accomplishments even though he's not the bragging type. Gary is also the host of the Not So Black and White Podcast. Instagram: Host: Andrew - @aperrie Guest: Gary - @garyamcg
Sean Palmer is the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Church in Houston, Texas. He is also a writer, podcaster, speaking coach, husband and father. I drove down to Houston and met up with Sean at the coffee shop inside Ecclesia Church, Paper Co. Cafe. We drank some coffee and had a conversation about Sean's book, Unarmed Empire. We talked about his podcast Not So Black and White, and we talked about why people are less committed to go to church these days. Unarmed Empire: https://www.amazon.com/Unarmed-Empire-Search-Beloved-Community/dp/1498290701/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546232117&sr=8-1&keywords=unarmed+empire Not So Black and White: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/not-so-black-and-white-with-sean-palmer-and-john-alan-turner/id1121461268?mt=2 Ecclesia Houston: https://ecclesiahouston.org http://www.papercohouston.com TRADE COFFEE: www.drinktrade.com 50% OFF use code ketchsmith COFFEE + PEOPLE MERCH: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ketch+smith SOCIAL MEDIA: @SEANPALMERWRITER Music: Drifter by Hippie Sabotage
Sean Palmer is the teaching pastor of Ecclesia Houston, a diverse church in the heart of downtown Houston. Ecclesia has been a huge part of the recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey nearly destroyed the city, raising more than $2 million dollars and hosting volunteers from all around the world, putting them to work at rebuilding. Sean and I talked a lot about the church - particularly how it can be a beloved community in the world once again. His new book, Unarmed Empire: In Search of Beloved Community, is a powerful message of hope about the church in 2018 and beyond. You can get in touch with Sean on Facebook and Twitter, and by listening to his podcast, Not So Black and White. Enjoy.
Transcript Our episode today features Sean Palmer in a discussion of how we can, as a church body, move forward in today's climate. How it's so important to lean towards each other and protect and serve the communities that we are a part of every day. Sean is currently the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Church in Houston, TX. In 2013 Sean was Profiled in the Christian Standard Magazine's "40 Leaders Under 40". Sean is also a contributing writer for The Voice Bible Project, author of "Scandalous: Lessons in Redemption From Unlikely Women". His writing has also been featured on Scot McKnight's Jesus Creed, Soujourners, Fox News, and Christianity Today's Out of Ur. He's also the Co-Host of the Not So Black and White podcast with John Alan Turner, which is well worth your listen! In his new book, Unarmed Empire, Sean Palmer reclaims the New Testament’s vision of the church as an alternative community of welcome, harmony, and peace. Unarmed Empire is for everyone who’s been misled about church. It’s for everyone who feels blacklisted by believers, everyone who has been hurt. It’s for everyone longing for a purer experience of church. Find more of Sean at his website Music provided by Heath McNease Find his music on Bandcamp or iTunes Twitter: @theheathmcnasty Youtube Please support Heath! If you are liked our show please drop us a rating in iTunes, it helps tremendously. Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1/Month to help this show continue to grow for the future; you'll get access to exclusive content, blogs, and more, thank you! For more information...click right here, trust me, my wife will be forever grateful! Like us on Facebook / Twitter Support the show on Patreon
What a pleasure to have our friend Sean Palmer preach for us this morning. Sean is the pastor of The Vine in Temple, TX and the co-host of the Not So Black and White podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes The post Open Table (2016.08.21 Sermon) appeared first on Austin Mustard Seed.
Liz Mitchell and Jacinda Townsend welcome Dr. Amrita Myers. PART ONE On tonight’s show, Liz and Jacinda welcome Dr. Amrita Myers, IU associate professor of History and Gender Studies. She join us, in studio, to provide an overview of the event she is co-organizing titled “It’s Not So Black and White: Talking Race, From Ferguson …
When I think of the name “Billy Wilson” certain things come to mind immediately. I think of his sparkling career as director and choreographer of “Bubbling Brown Sugar” on Broadway. I am still stunned by his ability to shift from Broadway and back again so readily into making master works for the concert dance stage – Wilson's works are in the repertory today of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company) and the Dance Theater of Harlem. I am all warm inside when I remember seeing the lush, rhythmic and striking choreography he created to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for his last work of concert dance, “The Winter in Lisbon” (1992.) A tour de force, Wilson was a passionate and celebrated dancer during his time as a soloist with the Dutch National Ballet and was later founder of the Dance Theater of Boston. For me, Billy Wilson is one of those names in dance history that is all too often reduced to a footnote that obfuscates his career and contributions to dance at home and abroad. I am thrilled that his daughter, Alexis Wilson, has stepped up and out to ensure that her father's legacy survives, all while sharing her own voice and lived experiences with deep integrity. Alexis Wilson's touching and deeply personal book Not So Black and White (Tree Spirit Publishing, 2012) goes well beyond the commonly known information about her father's life and work to reveal her experience growing up as the daughter of this dance genius. This book is her memoir, which is at once both a loving homage to her father, a meditation on her life as the biracial daughter of Wilson and a Dutch ballerina (Sonja van Beers) and a narrative that strives for reconciliation of the contradictions that shaped Alexis's life. Abandoned by her mother at the age of 11, moving through the worlds of ballet and Broadway and navigating her life journey with her father and his chosen life partner (Chip Garnett) are just a taste of what shaped Alexis's experiences. An accomplished dancer, author, mother and more, Alexis Wilson does what she did not have to do in this book: she pours herself onto the page so that others might have a lens through which to know who her father was beyond the footlights and a look at how race, class, art, love and pain intertwine to create a stunning portrait of her life. This work is at once deeply personal and relevant to the history of 20th century American dance. With a foreword by actor Blair Underwood, Not So Black and White is not to be missed. Today, Alexis Wilson makes her home in Columbus, OH with her two daughters and her husband, Byron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
When I think of the name “Billy Wilson” certain things come to mind immediately. I think of his sparkling career as director and choreographer of “Bubbling Brown Sugar” on Broadway. I am still stunned by his ability to shift from Broadway and back again so readily into making master works for the concert dance stage – Wilson’s works are in the repertory today of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company) and the Dance Theater of Harlem. I am all warm inside when I remember seeing the lush, rhythmic and striking choreography he created to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for his last work of concert dance, “The Winter in Lisbon” (1992.) A tour de force, Wilson was a passionate and celebrated dancer during his time as a soloist with the Dutch National Ballet and was later founder of the Dance Theater of Boston. For me, Billy Wilson is one of those names in dance history that is all too often reduced to a footnote that obfuscates his career and contributions to dance at home and abroad. I am thrilled that his daughter, Alexis Wilson, has stepped up and out to ensure that her father’s legacy survives, all while sharing her own voice and lived experiences with deep integrity. Alexis Wilson’s touching and deeply personal book Not So Black and White (Tree Spirit Publishing, 2012) goes well beyond the commonly known information about her father’s life and work to reveal her experience growing up as the daughter of this dance genius. This book is her memoir, which is at once both a loving homage to her father, a meditation on her life as the biracial daughter of Wilson and a Dutch ballerina (Sonja van Beers) and a narrative that strives for reconciliation of the contradictions that shaped Alexis’s life. Abandoned by her mother at the age of 11, moving through the worlds of ballet and Broadway and navigating her life journey with her father and his chosen life partner (Chip Garnett) are just a taste of what shaped Alexis’s experiences. An accomplished dancer, author, mother and more, Alexis Wilson does what she did not have to do in this book: she pours herself onto the page so that others might have a lens through which to know who her father was beyond the footlights and a look at how race, class, art, love and pain intertwine to create a stunning portrait of her life. This work is at once deeply personal and relevant to the history of 20th century American dance. With a foreword by actor Blair Underwood, Not So Black and White is not to be missed. Today, Alexis Wilson makes her home in Columbus, OH with her two daughters and her husband, Byron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When I think of the name “Billy Wilson” certain things come to mind immediately. I think of his sparkling career as director and choreographer of “Bubbling Brown Sugar” on Broadway. I am still stunned by his ability to shift from Broadway and back again so readily into making master works for the concert dance stage – Wilson’s works are in the repertory today of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company) and the Dance Theater of Harlem. I am all warm inside when I remember seeing the lush, rhythmic and striking choreography he created to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for his last work of concert dance, “The Winter in Lisbon” (1992.) A tour de force, Wilson was a passionate and celebrated dancer during his time as a soloist with the Dutch National Ballet and was later founder of the Dance Theater of Boston. For me, Billy Wilson is one of those names in dance history that is all too often reduced to a footnote that obfuscates his career and contributions to dance at home and abroad. I am thrilled that his daughter, Alexis Wilson, has stepped up and out to ensure that her father’s legacy survives, all while sharing her own voice and lived experiences with deep integrity. Alexis Wilson’s touching and deeply personal book Not So Black and White (Tree Spirit Publishing, 2012) goes well beyond the commonly known information about her father’s life and work to reveal her experience growing up as the daughter of this dance genius. This book is her memoir, which is at once both a loving homage to her father, a meditation on her life as the biracial daughter of Wilson and a Dutch ballerina (Sonja van Beers) and a narrative that strives for reconciliation of the contradictions that shaped Alexis’s life. Abandoned by her mother at the age of 11, moving through the worlds of ballet and Broadway and navigating her life journey with her father and his chosen life partner (Chip Garnett) are just a taste of what shaped Alexis’s experiences. An accomplished dancer, author, mother and more, Alexis Wilson does what she did not have to do in this book: she pours herself onto the page so that others might have a lens through which to know who her father was beyond the footlights and a look at how race, class, art, love and pain intertwine to create a stunning portrait of her life. This work is at once deeply personal and relevant to the history of 20th century American dance. With a foreword by actor Blair Underwood, Not So Black and White is not to be missed. Today, Alexis Wilson makes her home in Columbus, OH with her two daughters and her husband, Byron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When I think of the name “Billy Wilson” certain things come to mind immediately. I think of his sparkling career as director and choreographer of “Bubbling Brown Sugar” on Broadway. I am still stunned by his ability to shift from Broadway and back again so readily into making master works for the concert dance stage – Wilson’s works are in the repertory today of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company) and the Dance Theater of Harlem. I am all warm inside when I remember seeing the lush, rhythmic and striking choreography he created to the music of Dizzy Gillespie for his last work of concert dance, “The Winter in Lisbon” (1992.) A tour de force, Wilson was a passionate and celebrated dancer during his time as a soloist with the Dutch National Ballet and was later founder of the Dance Theater of Boston. For me, Billy Wilson is one of those names in dance history that is all too often reduced to a footnote that obfuscates his career and contributions to dance at home and abroad. I am thrilled that his daughter, Alexis Wilson, has stepped up and out to ensure that her father’s legacy survives, all while sharing her own voice and lived experiences with deep integrity. Alexis Wilson’s touching and deeply personal book Not So Black and White (Tree Spirit Publishing, 2012) goes well beyond the commonly known information about her father’s life and work to reveal her experience growing up as the daughter of this dance genius. This book is her memoir, which is at once both a loving homage to her father, a meditation on her life as the biracial daughter of Wilson and a Dutch ballerina (Sonja van Beers) and a narrative that strives for reconciliation of the contradictions that shaped Alexis’s life. Abandoned by her mother at the age of 11, moving through the worlds of ballet and Broadway and navigating her life journey with her father and his chosen life partner (Chip Garnett) are just a taste of what shaped Alexis’s experiences. An accomplished dancer, author, mother and more, Alexis Wilson does what she did not have to do in this book: she pours herself onto the page so that others might have a lens through which to know who her father was beyond the footlights and a look at how race, class, art, love and pain intertwine to create a stunning portrait of her life. This work is at once deeply personal and relevant to the history of 20th century American dance. With a foreword by actor Blair Underwood, Not So Black and White is not to be missed. Today, Alexis Wilson makes her home in Columbus, OH with her two daughters and her husband, Byron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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