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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. In this two-part series of Oakland Asian Cultural Center's “Let's Talk” podcast Eastside Arts Alliance is featured. Elena Serrano and Susanne Takehara, two of the founders of Eastside Arts Alliance, and staff member Aubrey Pandori will discuss the history that led to the formation of Eastside and their deep work around multi-racial solidarity. Transcript: Let's Talk podcast episode 9 [00:00:00] Emma: My name is Emma Grover, and I am the program and communications coordinator at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, known also as OACC. Today we are sharing the ninth episode of our Let's Talk Audio Series. Let's Talk is part of OACC'S Open Ears for Change Initiative, which was established in 2020. With this series, our goals are to address anti-Blackness in the APIA communities, discuss the effects of colorism and racism in a safe space, and highlight Black and Asian solidarity and community efforts specifically in the Oakland Chinatown area. Today's episode is a round table discussion with Elena Serrano, Susanne Takahara, and Aubrey Pandori of Eastside Arts Alliance. [00:00:53] Aubrey: Hello everybody. This is Aubrey from Eastside Arts Alliance, and I am back here for the second part of our Let's Talk with Suzanne and Elena. We're gonna be talking about what else Eastside is doing right now in the community. The importance of art in activism, and the importance of Black and Asian solidarity in Oakland and beyond. So I am the community archivist here at Eastside Arts Alliances. I run CARP, which stands for Community Archival Resource Project. It is a project brought on by one of our co-founders, Greg Morozumi. And it is primarily a large chunk of his own collection from over the years, but it is a Third World archive with many artifacts, journals, pens, newspapers from social movements in the Bay Area and beyond, international social movements from the 1960s forward. We do a few different programs through CARP. I sometimes have archival exhibitions. We do public engagement through panels, community archiving days. We collaborate with other community archives like the Bay Area Lesbian Archives and Freedom Archives here in Oakland and the Bay Area. And we are also working on opening up our Greg Morozumi Reading Room in May. So that is an opportunity for people to come in and relax, read books, host reading groups, or discussions with their community. We're also gonna be opening a lending system so people are able to check out books to take home and read. There'll be library cards coming soon for that and other fun things to come. [00:02:44] So Suzanne, what are you working on at Eastside right now? [00:02:48] Susanne: Well, for the past like eight or nine years I've been working with Jose Ome Navarrete and Debbie Kajiyama of NAKA Dance Theater to produce Live Arts and Resistance (LAIR), which is a Dance Theater Performance series. We've included many artists who, some of them started out here at Eastside and then grew to international fame, such as Dohee Lee, and then Amara Tabor-Smith has graced our stages for several years with House Full of Black Women. This year we're working with Joti Singh on Ghadar Geet: Blood and Ink, a piece she choreographed, and shot in film and it's a multimedia kind of experience. We've worked with Cat Brooks and many emerging other artists who are emerging or from all over, mostly Oakland, but beyond. It's a place where people can just experiment and not worry about a lot of the regulations that bigger theaters have. Using the outside, the inside, the walls, the ceiling sometimes. It's been an exciting experience to work with so many different artists in our space. [00:04:03] Elena: And I have been trying to just get the word out to as many different folks who can help sustain the organization as possible about the importance of the work we do here. So my main job with Eastside has been raising money. But what we're doing now is looking at cultural centers like Eastside, like Oakland Asian Cultural Center, like the Malonga Casquelord Center, like Black Cultural Zone, like the Fruitvale Plaza and CURJ's work. These really integral cultural hubs. In neighborhoods and how important those spaces are. [00:04:42] So looking at, you know, what we bring to the table with the archives, which serve the artistic community, the organizing community. There's a big emphasis, and we had mentioned some of this in the first episode around knowing the history and context of how we got here so we can kind of maneuver our way out. And that's where books and movies and posters and artists who have been doing this work for so long before us come into play in the archives and then having it all manifest on the stage through programs like LAIR, where theater artists and dancers and musicians, and it's totally multimedia, and there's so much information like how to keep those types of places going is really critical. [00:05:28] And especially now when public dollars have mostly been cut, like the City of Oakland hardly gave money to the arts anyway, and they tried to eliminate the entire thing. Then they're coming back with tiny bits of money. But we're trying to take the approach like, please, let's look at where our tax dollars go. What's important in a neighborhood? What has to stay and how can we all work together to make that happen? [00:05:52] Susanne: And I want to say that our Cultural Center theater is a space that is rented out very affordably to not just artists, but also many organizations that are doing Movement work, such as Palestinian Youth Movement, Bala, Mujeres Unidas Y Activas, QT at Cafe Duo Refugees, United Haiti Action Committee, Freedom Archives, Oakland Sin Fronteras, Center for CPE, and many artists connected groups. [00:06:22] Aubrey: Yeah, I mean, we do so much more than what's in the theater and Archive too, we do a lot of different youth programs such as Girl Project, Neighborhood Arts, where we do public murals. One of our collective members, Angie and Leslie, worked on Paint the Town this past year. We also have our gallery in between the Cultural Center and Bandung Books, our bookstore, which houses our archive. We are celebrating our 25th anniversary exhibition. [00:06:54] Susanne: And one of the other exhibits we just wrapped up was Style Messengers, an exhibit of graffiti work from Dime, Spy and Surge, Bay Area artists and Surge is from New York City, kind of illustrating the history of graffiti and social commentary. [00:07:30] Elena: We are in this studio here recording and this is the studio of our youth music program Beats Flows, and I love we're sitting here with this portrait of Amiri Baraka, who had a lot to say to us all the time. So it's so appropriate that when the young people are in the studio, they have this elder, magician, poet activist looking at him, and then when you look out the window, you see Sister Souljah, Public Enemy, and then a poster we did during, when Black Lives Matter came out, we produced these posters that said Black Power Matters, and we sent them all over the country to different sister cultural centers and I see them pop up somewhere sometimes and people's zooms when they're home all over the country. It's really amazing and it just really shows when you have a bunch of artists and poets and radical imagination, people sitting around, you know, what kind of things come out of it. [00:08:31] Aubrey: I had one of those Black Power Matters posters in my kitchen window when I lived in Chinatown before I worked here, or visited here actually. I don't even know how I acquired it, but it just ended up in my house somehow. [00:08:45] Elena: That's perfect. I remember when we did, I mean we still do, Malcolm X Jazz Festival and it was a young Chicana student who put the Jazz Festival poster up and she was like, her parents were like, why is Malcolm X? What has that got to do with anything? And she was able to just tell the whole story about Malcolm believing that people, communities of color coming together is a good thing. It's a powerful thing. And it was amazing how the festival and the youth and the posters can start those kind of conversations. [00:09:15] Aubrey: Malcolm X has his famous quote that says “Culture is an indispensable weapon in the freedom struggle.” And Elena, we think a lot about Malcolm X and his message here at Eastside about culture, but also about the importance of art. Can we speak more about the importance of art in our activism? [00:09:35] Elena: Well, that was some of the things we were touching on around radical imagination and the power of the arts. But where I am going again, is around this power of the art spaces, like the power of spaces like this, and to be sure that it's not just a community center, it's a cultural center, which means we invested in sound good, sound good lighting, sprung floors. You know, just like the dignity and respect that the artists and our audiences have, and that those things are expensive but critical. So I feel like that's, it's like to advocate for this type of space where, again, all those groups that we listed off that have come in here and there's countless more. They needed a space to reach constituencies, you know, and how important that is. It's like back in the civil rights organizing the Black church was that kind of space, very important space where those kind of things came together. People still go to church and there's still churches, but there's a space for cultural centers and to have that type of space where artists and activists can come together and be more powerful together. [00:10:50] Aubrey: I think art is a really powerful way of reaching people. [00:10:54] Elena: You know, we're looking at this just because I, being in the development end, we put together a proposal for the Environmental Protection Agency before Donald (Trump) took it over. We were writing about how important popular education is, so working with an environmental justice organization who has tons of data about how impacted communities like East Oakland and West Oakland are suffering from all of this, lots of science. But what can we, as an arts group, how can we produce a popular education around those things? And you know, how can we say some of those same messages in murals and zines, in short films, in theater productions, you know, but kind of embracing that concept of popular education. So we're, you know, trying to counter some of the disinformation that's being put out there too with some real facts, but in a way that, you know, folks can grasp onto and, and get. [00:11:53] Aubrey: We recently had a LAIR production called Sky Watchers, and it was a beautiful musical opera from people living in the Tenderloin, and it was very personal. You were able to hear about people's experiences with poverty, homelessness, and addiction in a way that was very powerful. How they were able to express what they were going through and what they've lost, what they've won, everything that has happened in their lives in a very moving way. So I think art, it's, it's also a way for people to tell their stories and we need to be hearing those stories. We don't need to be hearing, I think what a lot of Hollywood is kind of throwing out, which is very white, Eurocentric beauty standards and a lot of other things that doesn't reflect our neighborhood and doesn't reflect our community. So yeah, art is a good way for us to not only tell our stories, but to get the word out there, what we want to see changed. So our last point that we wanna talk about today is the importance of Black and Asian solidarity in Oakland. How has that been a history in Eastside, Suzanne? [00:13:09] Susanne: I feel like Eastside is all about Third World solidarity from the very beginning. And Yuri Kochiyama is one of our mentors through Greg Morozumi and she was all about that. So I feel like everything we do brings together Black, Asian and brown folks. [00:13:27] Aubrey: Black and Asian solidarity is especially important here at Eastside Arts Alliance. It is a part of our history. We have our bookstore called Bandung Books for a very specific reason, to give some history there. So the Bandung Conference happened in 1955 in Indonesia, and it was the first large-scale meeting of Asian and African countries. Most of which were newly independent from colonialism. They aimed to promote Afro-Asian cooperation and rejection of colonialism and imperialism in all nations. And it really set the stage for revolutionary solidarity between colonized and oppressed people, letting way for many Third Worlds movements internationally and within the United States. [00:14:14] Eastside had an exhibition called Bandung to the Bay: Black and Asian Solidarity at Oakland Asian Cultural Center the past two years in 2022 and 2023 for their Lunar New Year and Black History Month celebrations. It highlighted the significance of that conference and also brought to light what was happening in the United States from the 1960s to present time that were creating and building solidarity between Black and Asian communities. The exhibition highlighted a number of pins, posters, and newspapers from the Black Liberation Movement and Asian American movement, as well as the broader Third World movement. The Black Panthers were important points of inspiration in Oakland, in the Bay Area in getting Asian and Pacific Islanders in the diaspora, and in their homelands organized. [00:15:07] We had the adoption of the Black Panthers 10-point program to help shape revolutionary demands and principles for people's own communities like the Red Guard in San Francisco's Chinatown, IWK in New York's Chinatown and even the Polynesian Panthers in New Zealand. There were so many different organizations that came out of the Black Panther party right here in Oakland. And we honor that by having so many different 10-point programs up in our theater too. We have the Brown Berets, Red Guard Party, Black Panthers, of course, the American Indian Movement as well. So we're always thinking about that kind of organizing and movement building that has been tied here for many decades now. [00:15:53] Elena: I heard that the term Third World came from the Bandung conference. [00:15:58] Aubrey: Yes, I believe that's true. [00:16:01] Elena: I wanted to say particularly right now, the need for specifically Black Asian solidarity is just, there's so much misinformation around China coming up now, especially as China takes on a role of a superpower in the world. And it's really up to us to provide some background, some other information, some truth telling, so folks don't become susceptible to that kind of misinformation. And whatever happens when it comes from up high and we hate China, it reflects in Chinatown. And that's the kind of stereotyping that because we have been committed to Third World solidarity and truth telling for so long, that that's where we can step in and really, you know, make a difference, we hope. I think the main point is that we need to really listen to each other, know what folks are going through, know that we have more in common than we have separating us, especially in impacted Black, brown, Asian communities in Oakland. We have a lot to do. [00:17:07] Aubrey: To keep in contact with Eastside Arts Alliance, you can find us at our website: eastside arts alliance.org, and our Instagrams at Eastside Cultural and at Bandung Books to stay connected with our bookstore and CArP, our archive, please come down to Eastside Arts Alliance and check out our many events coming up in the new year. We are always looking for donations and volunteers and just to meet new friends and family. [00:17:36] Susanne: And with that, we're gonna go out with Jon Jang's “The Pledge of Black Asian Alliance,” produced in 2018. [00:18:29] Emma: This was a round table discussion at the Eastside Arts Alliance Cultural Center with staff and guests: Elena, Suzanne and Aubrey. Let's Talk Audio series is one of OACC'S Open Ears for Change projects and as part of the Stop the Hate Initiative with funds provided by the California Department of Social Services in consultation with the commission of Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs to administer $110 million allocated over three years to community organizations. These organizations provide direct services to victims of hate and their families and offer prevention and intervention services to tackle hate in our communities. This episode is a production of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center with engineering, editing, and sound design by Thick Skin Media. [00:19:18] A special thanks to Jon Jang for permission to use his original music. And thank you for listening. [00:19:32] Music: Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another. Don't become too narrow, live fully, meet all kinds of people. You'll learn something from everyone. Follow what you feel in your heart. OACC Podcast [00:00:00] Emma: My name is Emma Grover, and I am the program and communications coordinator at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, known also as OACC. Today we are sharing the eighth episode of our Let's Talk audio series. Let's talk as part of OACC's Open Ears for Change Initiative, which was established in 2020. With this series, our goals are to address anti-blackness in the APIA communities, discuss the effects of colorism and racism in a safe space, and highlight black and Asian solidarity and community efforts specifically in the Oakland Chinatown area. [00:00:43] Today's guests are Elena Serrano and Suzanne Takahara, co-founders of Eastside Arts Alliance. Welcome Elena and Suzanne, thank you so much for joining today's episode. And so just to kick things off, wanna hear about how was Eastside Arts Alliance started? [00:01:01] Susanne: Well, it was really Greg Morozumi who had a longstanding vision of creating a cultural center in East Oakland, raised in Oakland, an organizer in the Bay Area, LA, and then in New York City where he met Yuri Kochiyama, who became a lifelong mentor. [00:01:17] Greg was planning with one of Yuri's daughters, Ichi Kochiyama to move her family to Oakland and help him open a cultural center here. I met Greg in the early nineties and got to know him during the January, 1993 “No Justice, No Peace” show at Pro Arts in Oakland. The first Bay Graffiti exhibition in the gallery. Greg organized what became a massive anti-police brutality graffiti installation created by the TDDK crew. Graffiti images and messages covered the walls and ceiling complete with police barricades. It was a response to the Rodney King protests. The power of street art busted indoors and blew apart the gallery with political messaging. After that, Greg recruited Mike Dream, Spy, and other TDK writers to help teach the free art classes for youth that Taller Sin Fronteras was running at the time. [00:02:11] There were four artist groups that came together to start Eastside. Taller Sin Fronteras was an ad hoc group of printmakers and visual artists activists based in the East Bay. Their roots came out of the free community printmaking, actually poster making workshops that artists like Malaquias Montoya and David Bradford organized in Oakland in the early 70s and 80s. [00:02:34] The Black Dot Collective of poets, writers, musicians, and visual artists started a popup version of the Black Dot Cafe. Marcel Diallo and Leticia Utafalo were instrumental and leaders of this project. 10 12 were young digital artists and activists led by Favianna Rodriguez and Jesus Barraza in Oakland. TDK is an Oakland based graffiti crew that includes Dream, Spie, Krash, Mute, Done Amend, Pak and many others evolving over time and still holding it down. [00:03:07] Elena: That is a good history there. And I just wanted to say that me coming in and meeting Greg and knowing all those groups and coming into this particular neighborhood, the San Antonio district of Oakland, the third world aspect of who we all were and what communities we were all representing and being in this geographic location where those communities were all residing. So this neighborhood, San Antonio and East Oakland is very third world, Black, Asian, Latinx, indigenous, and it's one of those neighborhoods, like many neighborhoods of color that has been disinvested in for years. But rich, super rich in culture. [00:03:50] So the idea of a cultural center was…let's draw on where our strengths are and all of those groups, TDKT, Taller Sin Fronters, Black artists, 10 – 12, these were all artists who were also very engaged in what was going on in the neighborhoods. So artists, organizers, activists, and how to use the arts as a way to lift up those stories tell them in different ways. Find some inspiration, ways to get out, ways to build solidarity between the groups, looking at our common struggles, our common victories, and building that strength in numbers. [00:04:27] Emma: Thank you so much for sharing. Elena and Suzanne, what a rich and beautiful history for Eastside Arts Alliance. [00:04:34] Were there any specific political and or artistic movements happening at that time that were integral to Eastside's start? [00:04:41] Elena: You know, one of the movements that we took inspiration from, and this was not happening when Eastside got started, but for real was the Black Panther Party. So much so that the Panthers 10-point program was something that Greg xeroxed and made posters and put 'em up on the wall, showing how the 10-point program for the Panthers influenced that of the Young Lords and the Brown Berets and I Wor Kuen (IWK). [00:05:07] So once again, it was that Third world solidarity. Looking at these different groups that were working towards similar things, it still hangs these four posters still hang in our cultural, in our theater space to show that we were all working on those same things. So even though we came in at the tail end of those movements, when we started Eastside, it was very much our inspiration and what we strove to still address; all of those points are still relevant right now. [00:05:36] Susanne: So that was a time of Fight The Power, Kaos One and Public Enemy setting. The tone for public art murals, graphics, posters. So that was kind of the context for which art was being made and protests happened. [00:05:54] Elena: There was a lot that needed to be done and still needs to be done. You know what? What the other thing we were coming on the tail end of and still having massive repercussions was crack. And crack came into East Oakland really hard, devastated generations, communities, everything, you know, so the arts were a way for some folks to still feel power and feel strong and feel like they have agency in the world, especially hip hop and, spray can, and being out there and having a voice and having a say, it was really important, especially in neighborhoods where things had just been so messed up for so long. [00:06:31] Emma: I would love to know also what were the community needs Eastside was created to address, you know, in this environment where there's so many community needs, what was Eastside really honing in on at this time? [00:06:41] Elena: It's interesting telling our story because we end up having to tell so many other stories before us, so things like the, Black Arts movement and the Chicano Arts Movement. Examples of artists like Amiri Baraka, Malaguias Montoya, Sonya Sanchez. Artists who had committed themselves to the struggles of their people and linking those two works. So we always wanted to have that. So the young people that we would have come into the studio and wanna be rappers, you know, it's like, what is your responsibility? [00:07:15] You have a microphone, you amplify. What are some of the things you're saying? So it was on us. To provide that education and that backstory and where they came from and the footsteps we felt like they were in and that they needed to keep moving it forward. So a big part of the cultural center in the space are the archives and all of that information and history and context. [00:07:37] Susanne: And we started the Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival for that same reason coming out of the Bandung Conference. And then the Tri Continental, all of this is solidarity between people's movements. [00:07:51] Emma: You've already talked about this a little bit, the role of the arts in Eastside's foundation and the work that you're doing, and I'd love to hear also maybe how the role of the arts continues to be important in the work that you're doing today as a cultural center. [00:08:04] And so my next question to pose to you both is what is the role of the arts at Eastside? [00:08:10] Elena: So a couple different things. One, I feel like, and I said a little bit of this before, but the arts can transmit messages so much more powerfully than other mediums. So if you see something acted out in a theater production or a song or a painting, you get that information transmitted in a different way. [00:08:30] Then also this idea of the artists being able to tap into imagination and produce images and visions and dreams of the future. This kind of imagination I just recently read or heard because folks aren't reading anymore or hardly reading that they're losing their imagination. What happens when you cannot even imagine a way out of things? [00:08:54] And then lastly, I just wanted to quote something that Favianna Rodriguez, one of our founders always says “cultural shift precedes political shift.” So if you're trying to shift things politically on any kind of policy, you know how much money goes to support the police or any of these issues. It's the cultural shift that needs to happen first. And that's where the cultural workers, the artists come in. [00:09:22] Susanne: And another role of Eastside in supporting the arts to do just that is honoring the artists, providing a space where they can have affordable rehearsal space or space to create, or a place to come safely and just discuss things that's what we hope and have created for the Eastside Cultural Center and now the bookstore and the gallery. A place for them to see themselves and it's all um, LGBTA, BIPOC artists that we serve and honor in our cultural center. To that end, we, in the last, I don't know, 8, 9 years, we've worked with Jose Navarrete and Debbie Kajiyama of Naka Dance Theater to produce live arts and resistance, which gives a stage to emerging and experienced performance artists, mostly dancers, but also poets, writers, theater and actors and musicians. [00:10:17] Emma: The last question I have for you both today is what is happening in the world that continues to call us to action as artists? [00:10:27] Elena: Everything, everything is happening, you know, and I know things have always been happening, but it seems really particularly crazy right now on global issues to domestic issues. For a long time, Eastside was um, really focusing in on police stuff and immigration stuff because it was a way to bring Black and brown communities together because they were the same kind of police state force, different ways. [00:10:54] Now we have it so many different ways, you know, and strategies need to be developed. Radical imagination needs to be deployed. Everyone needs to be on hand. A big part of our success and our strength is organizations that are not artistic organizations but are organizing around particular issues globally, locally come into our space and the artists get that information. The community gets that information. It's shared information, and it gives us all a way, hopefully, to navigate our way out of it. [00:11:29] Susanne: The Cultural Center provides a venue for political education for our communities and our artists on Palestine, Haiti, Sudan, immigrant rights, prison abolition, police abolition, sex trafficking, and houselessness among other things. [00:11:46] Elena: I wanted to say too, a big part of what's going on is this idea of public disinvestment. So housing, no such thing as public housing, hardly anymore. Healthcare, education, we're trying to say access to cultural centers. We're calling that the cultural infrastructure of neighborhoods. All of that must be continued to be supported and we can't have everything be privatized and run by corporations. So that idea of these are essential things in a neighborhood, schools, libraries, cultural spaces, and you know, and to make sure cultural spaces gets on those lists. [00:12:26] Emma: I hear you. And you know, I think every category you brought up, actually just now I can think of one headline or one piece of news recently that is really showing how critically these are being challenged, these basic rights and needs of the community. And so thank you again for the work that you're doing and keeping people informed as well. I think sometimes with all the news, both globally and, and in our more local communities in the Bay Area or in Oakland. It can be so hard to know what actions to take, what tools are available. But again, that's the importance of having space for this type of education, for this type of activism. And so I am so grateful that Eastside exists and is continuing to serve our community in this way. What is Eastside Arts Alliance up to today? Are there any ways we can support your collective, your organization, what's coming up? [00:13:18] Elena: Well, this is our 25th anniversary. So the thing that got us really started by demonstrating to the community what a cultural center was, was the Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival, and that this year will be our 25th anniversary festival happening on May 17th. [00:13:34] It's always free. It's in San Antonio Park. It's an amazing day of organizing and art and music, multi-generational. It's beautiful. It's a beautiful day. Folks can find out. We have stuff going on every week. Every week at the cultural center on our website through our socials. Our website is Eastside Arts alliance.org, and all the socials are there and there's a lot of information from our archives that you can look up there. There's just just great information on our website, and we also send out a newsletter. [00:14:07] Emma: Thank you both so much for sharing, and I love you bringing this idea, but I hear a lot of arts and activism organizations using this term radical imagination and how it's so needed for bringing forth the future that we want for ourselves and our future generations. [00:14:24] And so I just think that's so beautiful that Eastside creates that space, cultivates a space where that radical imagination can take place through the arts, but also through community connections. Thank you so much Elena and Suzanne for joining us today. [00:14:40] Susanne: Thank you for having us. [00:15:32] Emma: Let's Talk Audio series is one of OACC'S Open Ears for Change projects and is part of the Stop the Hate Initiative with funds provided by the California Department of Social Services. In consultation with the commission of Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs to administer $110 million allocated over three years to community organizations. 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உற்பத்தித்திறன் பேச்சுவார்த்தைகளுக்கு முன்னதாக, வரி முறைகளில் மாற்றத்திற்காக தொழிற்சங்கங்கள் எடுக்கும் முயற்சியில், நலன்புரி குழுக்களும் இணைகின்றன. அதில் ஒரு பகுதியாக, அடுத்த ஐந்து ஆண்டுகளில் Negative Gearing படிப்படியாகக் குறைக்கப்படுவதை Australian Council of Social Services (ஆஸ்திரேலிய சமூக சேவைகள் கவுன்சில், ACOSS) விரும்புகிறது. இது குறித்த செய்தியின் பின்னணியை எடுத்து வருகிறார் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன்.
Housing social workers and advocates are facing the fallout of the cancellation of the Department of Human Service's housing stabilization program due to alleged fraud. DHS found 77 providers with credible allegations of wrongdoing and terminated the program.But there are hundreds of other organizations that were using the program in earnest to help Minnesotans find housing. Local organization Avivo helps thousands of Minnesotans find stable housing. John Tribbett is a service area director in Avivo's Ending Homelessness division. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked to Tribbett about his reaction when he heard the state was shutting down the program.
The Department of Social Services has warned Minister Tanya Plibersek that the number of long-term JobSeeker recipients has surged to 53 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for the 4th of August 2025. On today's show: Headlines: Palestine rallies in Naarm/Melbourne and Gadigal/Sydney show up in the thousands. Harmful algal bloom off the SA coast threatens ocean and marine ecosystems.A recent ruling from the Federal Court means that the Federal Government will need to recalculate more $4BN worth of debts owed to the Dept. of Social Services. The ruling from the case Chaplin V Secretary, Dept Social Services declared that the previous method to calculate said debts known as income apportionment used since the early 1990s, was unlawful. To help us understand the ruling and its implications, the Monday Breakfast show was joined by Tom Studans, a welfare rights advocate whose independent coverage has been recognised by the Robodebt Royal Commission. Following a Big Canopy Campout with the Bob Brown Foundation in Tasmania's Central Highlands, a forest protest has happened with community members rallying to challenge native forest destruction in logging areas. In efforts to stop logging, staunch activist Moggy has locked on to a gate and machinery and halted logging for three days. Ed spoke with them about the effort. We hear an excerpt from the Doin' Time show, which airs on Mondays from 4 - 5pm. Listen back to more episodes here. Host Marisa speaks with Ilo Diaz about the shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed in Footscray. The interview begins with information about Ilo and the centre against racial profiling. It's important in that it provides some excellent context in the racist violence that led to Abdifatah Ahmed's death. Ilo Diaz from the centre against racial profiling has worked directly with communities experiencing human rights abuses in 'melbourne', South America and Palestine. His background is in human righgtsn observing in areas of conflict. Ilo also volunteers withy melbourne activist legal support providing his expertise to legal observer teams that observe police actions in protest. Stay updated with the Centre Against Racial Profiling on instagram. We then hear Tiny Sparks and Turning Points, a bulletin from our good friends at the Commons Social Change Library. Today, they'll bring us some radical events over the years that changed this continent. This feature is looking at the month of August over our collective history, and will come to listeners on the first Monday of every month, at 8AM.It is a good example of why we need to remember our history in order to build a better future.For now, a big thank you to our friends at The Commons Social Change Library. You can find their work at www.commonslibrary.org & read more radical history events on this page compiled by TCSCL here. The show ends with an interview with a community activist/comrade regarding locking on at demolition of public towers which has taken place today at Flemington and at other public housing towers across Naarm. SONGS PLAYED:The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-HeronRebel Girl - Bikini Kill
After his mom ran a stop sign in Darke County, a three-year-old Ohioan was put in foster care for months.
This Day in Maine for Monday, July 28, 2025.
The Diginity Project by Haven Night Shelter in Cape Town Central Improvement District (CCID) offers homeless people haircuts and shaves, breakfasts and hot lunches, toiletries, and social services. The event happens 4 times a year. Lester Kiewit speaks to Shadrick Valayadum, Haven Night Shelter’s CEO to learn more about the project and how you can help. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash, from Waswanipi in Eeyou Istchee (Quebec side of James Bay) , is a human rights activist, political commentator, television host and columnist for The Nation magazine. She is also a speechwriter and the Corporate Communications Information Officer for the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay In this powerful episode Maïtée joins Radicle Narrative to share her deeply personal journey through addiction, neurodivergence, and cultural reconnection. From growing up in a trilingual community shaped by colonial borders to finding purpose in sobriety and self-expression, Maïtée speaks with honesty and insight about language preservation, Indigenous governance, and the importance of civil disobedience in the face of systemic injustice. A conversation about nationhood, dignity, and the quiet revolution of being unapologetically yourself.Show Links: Tele Quebec Cours Autochtones 102 - Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash
Families struggling with the cost of living are sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Amy Williams has the story.
Rudolph Carmenaty, the Deputy Commissioner for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, describes how Builder William J. Levitt was able to conceive, build, and sell thousands of homes in Levittown, while minimizing legal and regulatory problems. He also discusses the discriminatory nature of the restrictive covenants contained in the original Levitt home deeds.
Deeper Days: 365 Yoga-spirations for Inner Calm Amidst Chaos by Andrea L. Wehlann Amazon.com Ganga-moon-yoga.square.site In a world full of war and unrest and everyone voicing their discontent as loud as they can while just trying to keep up with the impossibly fast pace, being able to stop and take a breath is more important than ever to help keep us from completely losing our mind. Deeper Days is a lovingly crafted book to get you moving through the world with love, to help you take a moment to breathe, and find stillness in daily reflection. It guides you along your yogic path to realizing your divine potential. It's a guide to yoga, but not in the way you might think: no downward-facing dogs or pigeon poses here. Instead, the book takes you back to what yoga is really about: yes, physical postures but also the mental and spiritual practices—including meditation—that will help you find inner peace. Structured around the eight limbs of yoga as described in Patañjali's Yoga Sutras, Deeper Days provides a set of 365 short messages of daily reflections for women. Each comes with a phrase at the end—a mantra of sorts— that summarizes the core message of the day and that you can use throughout the day as a reminder of what to focus on. But you don't have to complete yoga teacher training or be an adherent of Hinduism or Zen Buddhism or any other philosophy to find value in Deeper Days: this daily reflection book is also a practical guide to how you can incorporate the concepts it describes into your daily life so that you can find inner calm amidst chaos. You can see it as a travel guide for your journey around the Sun, helping you find your personal path leading you to your magnificent heart.About the author Andrea L. Wehlann: Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Poet & Transformational Guide Andrea L. Wehlann is a bestselling author, award-winning poet, and the visionary Founder & CEO of Ganga Moon Yoga & Reiki Skool in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. With a BA in Psychology and a Diploma in Social Services, Andrea uniquely blends her extensive professional background with deep personal insight. She is a certified Usui Reiki Master and meditation teacher, bringing a rich, holistic approach to her work. Andrea's compassionate guidance stems from her own journey of resilience and transformation, having navigated profound personal loss, abuse and trauma. These experiences fuel her mission to help others move beyond overwhelm and emotional burdens, finding inner peace and healing. She is the author of the acclaimed poetry collection "No Matter How Dark the Stain" and the transformative bestsellers "Deeper Days" and "Stillness in the Storm." Through her Healing Alchemy: Somatic, Yoga & Poetry, Soul Awakening Method™, Andrea empowers individuals to cultivate well-being, stress relief, and spiritual growth. Ready to find your path to inner peace and transformation? Explore Andrea's books today!
At Pro Sentret we have social workers, who can help you with various social services. In this episode, we will tell you what we can help you with!
Rudolph Carmenaty, the Deputy Commissioner for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, discusses the master builder Robert Moses, who carried out a plan to construct highways, Bridges, and parks, from New York City to Long Island. He engineered ways to finance Construction and develop Long Island during less regulated times. He also built numerous Bridges connecting the boroughs.
There are many questions and concerns around the complex issue of homelessness in our community. To provide information, explain resources, reduce misinformation, and encourage residents to help be a part of positive change, Charles County Government invited key partners from the Department of Community Services, the Department of Social Services, Charles County Public Schools, LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc., and Catholic Charities Angel's Watch Shelter to participate in a roundtable discussion. Tune into this "Collaborative Response to a Community Issue" to learn more about Charles County's local focus on this nationwide issue. https://www.ccboe.com/departments/student-services/student-registration/homeless-student-https://www.charlescountyresourceconnection.comhttps://211md.org/resources-by-county/charles-county/https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/ https://www.mdboscoc.org/southern-mdThanks for listening. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe. We're also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected
Send us a textWelcome to another inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball! Join us as we dive into the impactful journey of Tava Scott, CEO and chief consultant of T. Scott Consulting. Tava shares her profound experiences in social services, from her early days in Louisiana to her current mission of elevating care standards across multiple states. Discover how her passion for helping others led to the creation of a consulting firm dedicated to improving service quality for vulnerable populations. Tava discusses the challenges faced by agencies, the importance of compliance, and the innovative solutions her team provides to ensure that those in need receive the best care possible. With a wealth of knowledge and a heart for service, Tava's insights will motivate you to find ways to support your community and make a difference.1. Introduction to Tava Scott and her background2. The journey into social services and the inspiration behind T. Scott Consulting3. The importance of quality service in behavioral health programs4. Achievements and recognition in the field5. Upcoming projects and conferences6. Final thoughts on community support and collaborationFor more information on Tava and her work, visit T. Scott Consulting or reach out via LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe to the Living the Dream with Curveball podcast for more uplifting stories and insights!Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600
Monday's “What's Buggin' You” segment for 6-30-25
Rudolph Carmenaty, the Deputy Commissioner for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, explores the legal legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how he clashed with the US Supreme Court over New Deal Legislation, guided the country thru the Great depression and World War II; and at the same time presided over internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II.
Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi has has denied reports that there is a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, despite US President Donald Trump declaring one. Prime Minister Starmer announced an industrial military co-production agreement with Ukraine. The Australian Council of Social Services says around 3.3 million Australian are now living below the poverty line. - イスラエルとイランが完全かつ全面的に停戦することで合意したと、アメリカのトランプ大統領が発表。しかしイランのアラグチ外相は、停戦に関する合意は存在しないと述べるなど、混乱が続いています。ウクライナのウォロディミル・ゼレンスキー大統領がイギリスを訪問し、キア・スターマー首相と会談。軍事分野で共同生産に関する協定を結んだと発表しました。 オーストラリアではおよそ330万人が貧困ライン以下で暮らしていることが新たな調査でわかりました。午後１時から放送されたラジオ番組のニュース部分をお届けします。
Civil Rights. Pregnancy Centers. Hospice Care. Social Services. Department of Justice. It's easy to take those for granted but impossible to account for them without the creation story in Genesis. Our image bearing privilege is the basis for many of the common grace benefits we enjoy. When God created us, he put his divine stamp upon us. He made us “in his image.” It's stunning to consider the implications (relational, vocational, cultural, political, and personal) and tragic to deny them.
Ken Landau talks with Rudolph Carmenaty, the Deputy Commissioner for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, who discusses "the remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg," distinguished jurist and cultural icon. She is one of the most popular judges and had a very distinguished career as a law student, lawyer and judge. Rudy is a frequent lecturer for Civic, School, lawyer and community organizations on many important historical figures in sports, American culture, and legal and New York history.
Gareth Hughes is a former Member of Parliament, political commentator, author, and passionate advocate for economic transformation. With a decade of experience in Parliament representing the Green Party, Gareth held key roles including Party Whip, strategist, and Chair of the Social Services and Community Select Committee. Before his time in politics, Gareth led climate campaigns with Greenpeace, helping to drive awareness and action on critical environmental issues.Gareth now serves as Director of WEAll Aotearoa Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a Te Tiriti-led, non-partisan ‘think and do' tank focused on reimagining Aotearoa New Zealand's economy to prioritise the wellbeing of people and te taiao (the natural world). Through research, advocacy, and coalition-building, the WEAll Aotearoa team are helping to shape a future where thriving communities and ecosystems are at the heart of economic decision-making.In this episode, we discuss:Gareth's journey from climate activism to Parliament to economic systems changeHow his personal and political experiences shaped a deep commitment to systemic economic changeWhy the current economic model is failing—and why change is urgentWhat a well-being economy really means (and what it's not)Challenging common myths about economic growth and prosperityWhy Aotearoa needs an economy that works for everyone, within planetary boundariesThe mission and work of WEAll Aotearoa—empowering communities, policymakers, and businesses to co-create changeThe Wellbeing Economy Alliance—a global movement, now in 19 countriesTools and frameworks for action, including the Wellbeing Economy Policy Design GuideBusiness as a force for goodGareth's nationwide listening tour—hearing how everyday New Zealanders want the economy to workBarriers to shifting the system, and how we can overcome themWhat success could look like, and Gareth's message of hope and actionHow you can support WEAll Aotearoa and get involved in the movementGareth offers a hopeful, grounded, and inspiring conversation about how we can reimagine the economy to truly serve both people and the planet.To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.
In this episode, we explore whether libraries are an appropriate place for social workers to be stationed.
The process of finding appropriate care for aging parents is often overwhelming, especially when faced during a crisis. Janet Michael, host of The Valley Today, recently spoke with Vicki Harris-Williams, founder of 'A Safe Haven for Seniors,' to discuss her mission of assisting families through this difficult journey. Here are the key takeaways from their conversation. Vicki began by sharing her frustration working as a sales marketing director in corporate elder care, where many families couldn't meet the financial or space requirements. This propelled her to found her own company. Initially helping people on her own, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, she realized there was a significant need for compassionate guidance in elder care. With her husband's encouragement, she officially launched A Safe Haven for Seniors. Many people in their forties and fifties are unprepared for the complexities of elder care. Vicki emphasized that it's critical to find someone trustworthy and knowledgeable to navigate these decisions. Drawing from her personal experience with her mother's dementia, Vicki noted that families are often in crisis mode when seeking assisted living or home care. The emotional and logistical challenges are immense, making it essential to have a professional who understands the nuances of elder care. Janet and Vicki discussed the importance of visiting care facilities and not judging them solely by appearances or advertisements. Vicki advised checking Department of Social Services violations for potential red flags and emphasized that personal visits can provide invaluable insights. A Safe Haven for Seniors stands out due to its local expertise. Unlike large corporate elder care companies, Vicki's team has personal relationships with many facilities' staff and has firsthand knowledge of their operations. This allows them to provide personalized recommendations and negotiate better rates for clients. The conversation touched on the significant emotional and physical toll on both the aging individual and their family. Vicki elaborated on the benefits of social interaction in assisted living facilities compared to the isolation often experienced at home. She debunked the myth that staying at home is always the best option, noting the high costs of home modifications and in-home care. Janet and Vicki also discussed the importance of proactive planning. Waiting for a crisis often leads to rushed decisions and less ideal outcomes. Early conversations about finances, healthcare preferences, and living arrangements are crucial. Vicki provides consultations to help families make informed decisions before reaching a crisis point. Her advice includes considering long-term care insurance and looking into financial resources such as veterans' benefits and life insurance options. Vicki's approach is highly personal and empathetic, often mediating between family members to keep the focus on the elder's well-being. She also highlighted the importance of preparing for dementia-specific care, which requires specialized facilities and approaches. A Safe Haven for Seniors offers a wealth of resources and support. Their website provides essential information, and Vicki's podcast, Senior Knowledge, offers further insights. They operate throughout Virginia, West Virginia, and even offer assistance across the U.S., leveraging Vicki's extensive professional network. Concluding their conversation, Janet and Vicki emphasized the necessity of educating oneself and asking questions, as navigating elder care is not an easy path. Vicki's company is there to hold families' hands through the journey, ensuring they make informed and compassionate choices for their loved ones. For more information, contact A Safe Haven for Seniors through their website at https://www.asafehavenforseniors.com/ or by calling (540) 405-3799. Their Facebook page also provides updates and resources for families seeking elder care solutions.
Mike Duggar, President & CEO of Lutheran Family & Children's Services, joins Megan Lynch as they continue fundraising efforts.
Andrew McClanahan, Senior Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions for Government Relations rejoins for Part Three of the conversation around government program integrity and we tackle the urgent "so what" in today's government assistance landscape — what can agencies actually do to strengthen their fraud, waste, and abuse defenses amid tightening budgets, AI-driven bot attacks, and mounting operational pressures? We also unpack practical, tech-enabled strategies for modernizing fraud prevention frameworks, streamlining verification processes, and improving both customer experience and staff retention.
In this episode, May 2025, Kelly Rigg and Wendy Charles-Warner discuss the ongoing Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, its implications for home education, and the community's response. They explore the current status of the bill in Parliament, concerns regarding registration and data requirements, and the potential impact on families, particularly those under scrutiny from social services. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community activism, the role of media in advocacy, and the need for parents to overcome fear and take action to protect their rights. In this conversation, Wendy Charles-Warner and Kelly Rigg discuss the complexities and challenges surrounding home education, particularly in light of proposed government registration measures. They explore the limitations of government oversight, the need for funding and support for home educators, and the impact of draconian measures on relationships between parents and local authorities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity in education and the ideological motivations behind current education policies. Ultimately, they advocate for parental rights and the need for a more supportive approach to home education. Share you thoughts and feedback with Kelly and Ashley on TikTok and Instagram @bighomeedpodcast Sign the petition mentioned in the podcast here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716515?fbclid=IwY2xjawKv8GNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFvNHVwTzZEVlMzWURiZmMxAR63S6Urz5MQUOqJZh9q4JoJIfNjHH81vVn18umW96KqfDCbkHgxbkwjulZnLg_aem_s4NWwDJ_dlbFAGa5FcX1Yw Keywords: Children's Wellbeing, Schools Bill, Home Education, Parental Rights, Social Services, Education Otherwise, Community Activism, Legislative Process, Family Rights, Education Policy, home education, registration, government oversight, funding, support, education policy, parental rights, diversity, advocacy
Today's top headlines: Dominion Energy prepares for hurricane season in the Lowcountry Youths accused of pointing guns at driver in Georgetown County, 1 charged North Charleston community shares federal cut concerns in Clyburn’s town hall U.S. Rep. Mace comments on lawsuit filed against 3 men she labeled ‘predators’ MUSC and SC Department of Social Services clinic caters to foster children Guidance counselor to part ways after 40 years at Lowcountry school Read more: Edisto Island family struggles attending school over county lines, districts respond McMaster holds ceremonial signing of SC ‘revenge porn’ bill Dorchester County officials, investment partners conserve 1,600 rural acres
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Vice-President Vance brings Trump politics to Bitcoin Conference in keynote speech Activists urge Oakland mayor Lee to prioritize social services as she deals with city deficit Canada's UN ambassador calls Trump's “Golden Shield” missile defense a “protection racket” White House says Israel accepted US ceasefire proposal, Hamas studying plan Trump administration pressures hundreds of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions' with public listing The post VP Vance brings Trump politics to Bitcoin Conference in keynote speech; Oakland activists urge Mayor Lee to prioritize social services in city budget – May 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
Andrew McClanahan, Senior Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions for Government Relations rejoins for Part Two of the conversation around government program integrity and he unpacks the increasing state responsibilities for service delivery and the tough financial balancing acts agencies face while grappling with program reforms, fraud prevention, and privacy protection. We also discuss Medicaid work requirements, SNAP eligibility controversies and the politics of data sharing and we tackle the practical realities and policy debates shaping public assistance programs today.
Lisa Skinner is a behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In her 20-year career as a community counselor and regional director of senior care facilities, she has helped thousands of families find the best care options for their loved ones. She holds an Administrator's License through the California Department of Social Services. As a trainer, adviser and public speaker, Skinner has dedicated her career to teaching people the skills to effectively manage brain disease. Her book, Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces is a vital guide for families navigating the complexities of Alzheimer's and dementia and provides an unconventional path to peace of mind for caregivers and loved ones facing this devastating diagnosis. Book: Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-Alzheimers-Secret-Faces/dp/1957344148/ PH 707-815-2534 lpaglia1@yahoo.com
Governor Lamont has signed a declaration enabling the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation appropriating $284-million dollars to Medicaid funding. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimated that amount needed to ensure that payments continue to be made to health care providers under this program. Not everyone is applauding the decision, including state Republicans. Senator Jason Perillo shared the worries about breaking fiscal guardrails with this decision. Image Credit: Getty Images
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Delivering Essential Public Health and Social Services to Native Americans – Examining Federal Programs serving Native Americans across the Operating Divisions at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” Date: May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location: Dirksen Room: 628 Witnesses Panel 1 The Honorable Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Fort Yates, ND The Honorable Loni Greninger Vice Chairwoman Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council Sequim, WA Ms. Melissa Charlie Executive Director Fairbanks Native Association Fairbanks, AK Ms. Lucy Simpson Executive Director National Indigenous Women's Resource Center Lame Deer, MT Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels Chief Executive Officer Papa Ola Lōkahi Honolulu, HI Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/oversight-hearing-entitled-delivering-essential-public-health-and-social-services-to-native-americans-examining-federal-programs-serving-native-americans-across-the-operating-divisions/
Andrew McClenahan, Senior Director of Government Relations at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and former program leader at the Florida Department of Children and Families joins the show to dissect the growing concerns surrounding program integrity and fraud mitigation in federal and state benefit programs. We dive into what's happening on Capitol Hill—from executive orders and agency mandates to the shifting dynamics of federal-state collaboration—and discuss the implications of recent USDA guidance on eligibility oversight, performance standards, and funding threats for underperforming states—particularly as pandemic relief funds dry up.
The Social Investment Fund CEO says their new approach will help address New Zealand's social issues. It's receiving $190 million in this year's budget, aiming to invest in social services early to prevent future harm and save costs. The first three initiatives to benefit will be Autism New Zealand, Emerge Aotearoa —which works with young offenders— and an iwi wraparound service provider. CEO Andrew Coster told Mike Hosking the fund has a long-term and wider focus. He says its portfolio neutral and will focus on creating change in families where it needs to occur, instead of dealing with the day-to-day symptoms of problems. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the Level Up Latina Podcast, we dive into Part 2 of an important and deeply personal topic: The Sandwich Generation. A thoughtful listener asked us to revisit what it means to be part of this generation—caught in the middle of raising children while also caring for aging parents. It's a challenging season of life, especially for first-gen Latinas navigating the responsibilities of motherhood alongside supporting parents who may face language barriers, cultural differences, or limited access to healthcare and financial systems. We open up about our own journeys, the pressures and rewards of this phase, and how we lean on one another to grow into better mothers and daughters. Tune in as we share insights, lessons learned, and practical advice for anyone living this delicate balancing act. Resource mentioned in today's show: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - California Department of Social Services
Aubrey converses with Dr Frank Magwegwe, Head of Financial Wellness and Advisory at Nedbank and GIBS faculty member and Sonia Maphosa, Assistant Manager for Social Services at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, about how gambling impacts consumer financial, mental and social well-being. THE AUBREY MASANGO SHOW BOILERPLATE The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slam the Gavel welcomes Bea Marnay to the podcast. She was last on Season 5, Episodes 114 and 193. Bea discussed reaching out to parents to help remedy the issue of the removal of children. However, that is to remove the funding to Child Welfare. This led to the news article on January 28th, 2025, where The Imprint Youth & Family News came out with the article, "Child Welfare Leaders Stunned by Trump's Call to Freeze Social Services Spending; Legal Action Quickly Threatened." "The funding is creating the BIG problem in Social Services, where they are putting a dollar sign on our children, and they remove them for PROFIT. Not because they want to give the child a better a life, or not because of the "child's best interest," which is not happening in the courtrooms all across America, so the funding that was creating the removals for profit needed to be removed. This happened on January 28th, 2025. Apparently HHS employees were locked out of their offices. They are trying to bring in new staff." Stated Bea Marnay. So much discussion in this podcast as Bea talked about a case where a child had gotten lost in the system and how CPS removed a newborn from a mother who had been in the foster care system. We also discussed how the traffickers are linked to HHS as RFK, Jr. stated. To Reach Bea Marnay: ecett.org (end child exploitation think tank)***** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536 Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.comhttps://ko-fi.com/maryannpetri*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/
My conversation with Emily begins at 30 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Emily Feiner on Blue Sky Emily on Facebook Emily Feiner, LCSW currently serves as the Chief of Social Work at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System (VANJHCS), a large healthcare system with 2 main campuses and 11Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). In that capacity she oversees a staff of over 150 professional social workers and support staff that provide a wide range of social work services in inpatient acute, outpatient and residential settings. Social workers at VANJHCS provide case management, discharge planning, program coordination, psychotherapy and educationservices. Prior to being appointed to her current position, Emily was the Program Manager for the Transition and Care Management (TCM) program at VANJHCS which serves Post 9/11 Veterans, providing case management and other support services. She began her career with the VHA in 2008 when she was hired as a CBOC Social worker at the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System. In that capacity she provided concrete services, case management and crisis intervention to Veterans in a Primary Care clinic. This allowed her to learn the VHA system inside and out rather quickly. Prior to joining VA, Ms. Feiner enjoyed a varied career in Social Work spanning over two decades. She worked with adolescents and young adults in schools and an outpatient clinic, homeless pregnant women in a maternity shelter, and was the Director of an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling Center. Ms. Feiner was also an adjunct professor of Social Work at Fordham Graduate School of Social Services where she taught courses in Advanced Practice, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Substance Abuse Treatment and Clinical Practice seminar. In addition, she also taught in the Human Services program at Westchester Community College. She has maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1988. Emily has always had a strong commitment to her community and has served on the boards of several community agencies including HeadStart of Rockland and Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic. She was twice elected to her local Village Board of trustees. Ms. Feiner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College and a Masters of Social Work from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She has completed the coursework for a PhD in Social Work at New York University. She is the proud mother of two young adults, and enjoys going to hear live music, skiing and hiking in her free time. Emily Feiner, LCSW currently serves as the Chief of Social Work at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Prior to being appointed to her current position, Emily was the Program Manager for the Transition and Care Management (TCM) program at VANJHCS which serves Post 9/11 Veterans, providing case management and other support services. She began her career with the VHA in 2008 when she was hired as a CBOC Social worker at the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System. In that capacity she provided concrete services, case management and crisis intervention to Veterans in a Primary Care clinic. She worked with adolescents and young adults in schools and an outpatient clinic, homeless pregnant women in a maternity shelter, and was the Director of an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling Center. Ms. Feiner was also an adjunct professor of Social Work at Fordham Graduate School of Social Services where she taught courses in Advanced Practice, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Substance Abuse Treatment and Clinical Practice seminar. In addition, she also taught in the Human Services program at Westchester Community College. She has maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1988. Emily has always had a strong commitment to her community and has served on the boards of several community agencies including HeadStart of Rockland and Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic. She was twice elected to her local Village Board of trustees. Ms. Feiner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College and a Masters of Social Work from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She has completed the coursework for a PhD in Social Work at New York University. 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Latest up from Spoken Label (Spoken Word / Poetry Podcast) featuresmaking his debut, Joe Walsh.Joe is from Edinburgh and lives in Aberdeenshire currently. He has had a variety of jobs including working as a butcher and in the bar-trade before working in Social Services. He then qualified as a Social Worker and after 25 years retired early to concentrate on writing. He has had poems published in anthologies by Seahorse Publications, Blot from The Blue Publications, Inherit the Earth Publications and Dreich Publications. He also has three slim collections of poetry, and a book of short stories published. He is working on a novel and a further collection of poetry. His short story ‘The Big Thing That's Everywhere was showcased at the Edinburgh Book Festival in 2022. He is a regular at Open Mic spoken word events in Aberdeen and Edinburgh as well as online Zoom Open Mic events based in Scotland, Ireland, England and Australia.Joe's books include 'Oppressive Love', 'oblivion disguised', 'scunner' and'Joe A.k.a.'All of his books can be purchased on AmazonJoe is on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alexander.walsh.1042
Theresa Arriola, Director of the Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services, tells us how she takes care of public health workers; Dr. Emia Oppenheim, Public Health Consultant for the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, explains the importance of a Farm to ECE program; and an upcoming ASTHO webinar dives into how you can create a successful academic health department partnership. Association of State Public Health Nutritionists Web Page: Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) programs ASTHO Webinar: Exploring Successful Academic Health Department Partnerships ASTHO Web Page: Subscribe
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