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Activist, public theologian and CEO of The Children Defense Fund, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson discusses the future of American children and families under the Trump administration, including the proposed increase of the child tax credit and whether Medicaid should be defunded or eliminated.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Whatever ministry we are considering, it is profoundly important that we ask the children. After we ask them, we must listen. Eileen Campbell-Reed discusses her recent experience in a cohort to prioritize the well-being of children. The Children's Defense Fund shaped this thriving congregations cohort to recalibrate our ministries by listening to young people. Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, president and chief executive of CDF is asking us to prioritize the dignity, hope and joy of children in all our work. He is asking us to participate in “unleashing the joy of growing up.”   How do we begin unleashing that joy? Here are 12 questions to ask the children in our ministry settings.      Thank you! You are invited to subscribe to weekly episodes of Three Minute Ministry Mentor :  https://3mmm.us/welcome  Download a copy of the #PandemicPastoring Report:  https://pandemicpastoring.org   Thank you Stockaudios for the podcast theme music, “Happy Day" and Pixabay for "Calm Night Piano Music"     #ministrywithchildren #kidmin #childrensministerpodcast #childrensdefensefund #hopeforchristianeducation #christianeducation #clergylife #clergymama #youngclergywomeninternational #pastoralimagination   

The Reverend, Dr. Starsky Wilson, Co-Chair of the Ferguson Commission and President of the Children's Defense Fund joins Megan Lynch to talk about the the killing of Michael Brown which happened 10 years ago and the protests that followed.

During the Reconstruction Era, African Americans were granted basic Civil Rights after the Civil War. A number of eras and movements occurred afterward, such as the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights movement to further the fight for equality in this country. Where are we now with the understanding of where we are as a country today? What have we accomplished? What is in our way? We take a look back on our conversations about race, social justice, and civil rights with Rudy Nickens, Starsky Wilson, and Amy Hunter.   What were your thoughts on this episode? Visit ninepbs.org/listenstlouis and let us know. Subscribe to #NinePBS so you never miss an episode of the #CarolDanielPodcast! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD   

I was invited to deliver a keynote address during the Summer Training Institute, and this trip would mark a decade almost to the day that I was last at Knoxville with my CDF family and our ancestors knew that my soul needed the food that could only be prepared by social justice warriors working to defend democracy by supporting students in schools. This special episode of the Teach the Babies Podcast features the keynote address that I delivered at this year's conference. I hope, if nothing else, you can feel a fraction of the energy that was palpable to me both then and now. I also hope that you are inspired to learn more about the legacies of the Children's Defense Fund, Freedom Schools, the indomitable Marian Wright Edelman and the team's quarterback at present, Reverend Dr. Starsky Wilson. 

Dr. Starsky Wilson, president & CEO of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), on the myriad obstacles to protecting our children and improving their future.

In this episode Diana talks to Nadine Smith, Executive Director of Equality Florida, about everyone should be paying attention to what is happening in Florida, how the tide is turning and she remains hopeful abotu the future. Nadie discusses how Equality Florida is fighting anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida (and how they're winning).  In this candid conversation, Nadine also shares the incredible organizing that is happening on the ground, in what she calls "Frontline Florida," and how parents from all over the country can support actions and efforts on the ground. Listen to find out what organizing tactics have worked in Florida, why they issued a travel advisory to Florida, how Equality Florida is combatting book bans and fighting to #bringbooksback, and how parents are raise their voices against anti-LGBTQ policies in Florida. Nadine also has some GREAT ideas about how you can support Florida (even far afar!) Make sure to follow Equality Florida on Instagram @equalityfl If you like this episode, check out Diana's great conversations with:  The Youth Vote and Disinformation in the Latinx Community with Maria Teresa Kumar, Executive Director of Voto Latino  Why Centering our Youth's Wellbeing is a Win for Our Society with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund  Why Mom Power is More Important than Ever with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeinwer, Executive Director of MomsRising Don't forget to check out our SHOP that is now LIVE!  Until next time, don't forget hope is our superpower.     

Join host Carol Daniel in her discussion with Rev. Starsky Wilson to reflect on the #Ferguson uprising ten years later. St. John's Church (The Beloved Community) where Wilson was pastor, became a gathering place for the peaceful protests that followed the police-involved shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. in 2014. Daniel and Wilson discuss how his work during that time has led him to his current focus on child wellbeing at the Children's Defense Fund (Linked: https://cdfca.org/staff/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/).   What did you think about this conversation? Leave your thoughts below!   Subscribe to Nine PBS so you never miss an episode of #ListenStLouis! https://bit.ly/3OIXoWD.

 In this episode, Diana talks to Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund, an organization which focuses on advocating for the whole child. CDF envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive.  In this heartwarming and powerful conversation, Diana and Dr. Wilson discuss why poverty is a public policy choice -- and why centering our youth's wellbeing is a MUST and a win for our society. Diana and Dr. Wilson discuss: CDF's work across 30 states CDF's annual report, the "State of America's Children"  How CDF centers joy into their work  Why childhood poverty is a policy choice and how we can hold our leaders accountable CDF's policy agenda for the coming six years  How Christianity and religion has been used as a reason to marginalize and exclude Why It's important to expose young people to those who are different than them   What parents can do to build a "beloved community" and combat hate  AND MORE!  If you liked this episode, make sure to check out: Ep. 59: Why Prioritizing Children's Rights Benefits Us All with Adam Benforado Ep. 51: Why We Should Build a Parent Nation with Dr. Dana Suskind Ep. 35: Reimagining Schools Without Police with Beatriz Beckford   If you liked this epiosde, please leave a review, follow us on Instagram and tell your friends about the podcast! Got ideas for guests? Share them with us at info@parentingandpoliticspodcast.com 

Rev. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children's Defense Fund joins Megan and Tom with a preview of next week's leaders in higher education will discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision last year that said race could no longer be considered in college admissions.   (Photo by Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS/Sipa USA)

During the winter break, we're replaying some of our favorite past episodes.In this episode from 2022, we hear from Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, who serves as President and CEO of the Children's Defense Fund. Dr. Wilson reflects on the challenging times that many of us experienced earlier in the pandemic, and the ways we can reground ourselves and move forward, so that we can shift from states of languishing, disconnection, and numbness to a place where we can better connect to ourselves, our purpose, and our communities.Introducing this keynote are Jennifer Splansky Juster, executive director of the Collective Impact Forum, and Sheri Brady, who is Vice President of Strategy and Programs at the Children's Defense Fund. Longtime Forum fans wlll also know Sheri, since prior to CDF, she was our colleague at the Forum, and we were excited to have her back. This talk was the closing keynote at the 2022 Collective Impact Action Summit and was held on April 28, 2022.Resources and FootnotesVideo and Transcript of this talkChildren's Defense FundMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

Federal funds for childcare providers during the pandemic era ended on September 30th leaving an estimated 3 million children to lose care. Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is the President and CEO of The Children's Defense Fund. He joins Tavis to explain the status of childcare in the US.

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is an activist, philanthropist, and public theologian who pursues a vision of a community marked by justice, peace, and love. As the president & CEO of the Children's Defense Fund  (CDF) and CDF Action Council, he advocates for children's well-being at the intersection of faith and justice. Previously, he pastored St. John's Church (The Beloved Community), a multiracial congregation in the city of St.Louis, while also serving as the president & CEO of the Deaconess Foundation. In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in 2014, Rev. Wilson was appointed co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, which released the report, ‘Forward Through Ferguson: A Path Toward Racial Equity,' calling for sweeping changes in policing, the courts, child well-being, and economic mobility. In this episode, my colleague, Dr. Cassandra Gould, joins me in this conversation with her seminary classmate. Together, we explore lessons from Ferguson and the wisdom it cultivated for Dr. Wilson's current tenure with the Children's Defense Fund. We discuss the impact of Black institutions in shaping his vocation and approach to social change leadership. We talk about his co-generational vision that reveres elders and prioritizes children. And we wrap up with reflections on how he finds rest amid the demands of the movement. Follow Rev. Dr. Starsky on Instagram @revdrstarsky  @childdefender1973  

The coronavirus pandemic taught us many things. The expansion of The Child Tax Credit, SNAP, and stimulus checks etc. brought child poverty, according to the US Census, to a record low of 5.4%. As of 2021 the child poverty rate has skyrocketed to 16.9% with the rollback of that aid. What we can garner from this is child poverty, as L. Joy states, is a political choice and reflection of our values. To take us to church on understanding child poverty, help us think through actions and solutions, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson joins L. Joy at the front of the class.

Join Dean Kelly Brown Douglas for a Just Conversation with Starsky Wilson, President & CEO of the Children's Defense Fund and Savannah Wood, Executive Director of AFRO Charities. Wilson and Wood are also members of EDS at Union's Expanding the Moral Imaginary Through Film cohort. In this conversation, they will discuss the attacks on critical race theory and the implications of bans on Black history and the story of race from schools. They will discuss the historical and contemporary role of the Black press and the Black church in supplementing education for young people in Black communities. Additionally, the conversation will reflect on representation today in film and popular culture and its impact on shaping racial perceptions and attitudes.

Sunday, October 16, 2022Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson

In this episode, we hear from Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, who serves as President and CEO of the Children's Defense Fund. Dr. Wilson reflects on the challenging times that many of us are experiencing, and the ways we can reground ourselves and move forward, so that we can shift from states of languishing, disconnection, and numbness to a place where we can better connect to ourselves, our purpose, and our communities.Introducing this keynote are  Jennifer Splansky Juster, executive director of the Collective Impact Forum, and Sheri Brady, who is Vice President of Strategy and Programs at the Children's Defense Fund. Longtime Forum fans wlll also know Sheri, since prior to CDF, she was our colleague at the Forum, and we were excited to have her back. This talk was the closing keynote at the 2022 Collective Impact Action Summit and was held on April 28, 2022.Resources and FootnotesVideo and Transcript of this talkChildren's Defense FundMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

We can all agree across party lines that we ought to care deeply for our children. Yet, many children are left in the margins. Jesus says to let the children come to me and not to hinder them. There isn't an argument that certain populations and demographics of children in our country are hindered in many ways!In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with The Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF). A nonprofit that envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish. In their conversation, they discuss the history of CDF, freedom schools, a movement of young people to address systemic racism, and the steps we must take to bring the justice of Jesus to life in our everyday lives.Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson is president & CEO of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council. CDF envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive. Wilson is board chair for the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) and the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE).From 2011 through 2020, Rev. Wilson was president & CEO of Deaconess Foundation, a faith-based philanthropy for child well-being and racial justice in St. Louis. From 2008 through 2018, Dr. Wilson also pastored Saint John's Church (The Beloved Community), a multiracial congregation in the city.  Under his leadership, the foundation constructed and established the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being, a community action tank engaging thousands of citizens annually. After the police killing of Michael Brown, Jr., the church hosted the #BlackLivesMatter Freedom Ride to and other mobilizations.Wilson was appointed co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, which released the ‘Forward Through Ferguson: A Path Toward Racial Equity' Report, calling for sweeping changes in policing, the courts, child well-being and economic mobility in 2015. He currently serves boards for Duke Divinity School, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.Dr. Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Xavier University of Louisiana, Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry from Duke University. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Starsky is married to Dr. LaToya Smith Wilson, a dentist and child advocate. They are raising four children.Follow Dr. Wilson's activism, philanthropy, and ministry at @RevDrStarsky and @ChildDefender.

Sunday, October 17, 2021Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson

Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.

Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.

Bakari is joined by Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, the president of the Children's Defense Fund, to talk about the child tax credit that was part of the American Rescue Plan Act (2:23), how the coronavirus pandemic has uniquely impacted children and especially Black children (19:51), and the importance of Black churches (29:58). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 11th, 2021, Dean Douglas as she spoke with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Children's Defense Funds. This interview examined how the Covid-19 pandemic has made the many challenges facing young people - from health to housing to food security - all the more daunting.   Please join us for the new EDS at Union's Facebook Live series Just Conversations with Kelly Brown Douglas. In this upcoming series of interviews, Dean Douglas will explore the racialized inequities intrinsic to our nation and our collective responsibility to create a more just future

ArchCity Defenders and Action St. Louis present the premiere collaborative podcast, "Under The Arch." Your hosts Blake Strode, Executive Director of ArchCity Defenders, and Kayla Reed, Director of Action St. Louis, explore the issues facing our community and the people working to transform them.We close out the season with a moment of introspection, recalling what the past year has meant for our community through a moving conversation with returning guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson. Our hosts discuss his transition as outgoing President & CEO of Deaconess Foundation, a faith-based and grant-making organization devoted to making child well-being a civic priority in the St. Louis region, to incoming President & CEO of National Children’s Defense Fund, a national child advocacy organization that works to uplift all children, especially poor children and children of color. Tune in to their insightful reflections on their relationship with Wilson as a mentor and his experience and impact as pastor, activist, philanthropist, community leader, and champion for children’s rights in St. Louis. Follow Rev. Dr. Starsky on Twitter @RevDrStarskyJoin the conversation around this week's episode using #UnderTheArch and send us your feedback at underthearchpod@gmail.com. Know a local artist who'd like to feature their song in our Music Minute segment? Email us with subject "Music Minute". This week's Music Minute features "Zone" by Akeda Keyz. Find where to stream or purchase his latest project, A Lone Wolf Was Howling, by visiting akedakeyz.com

As a pastor, activist, and philanthropist, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson has a wide range of experience fighting for racial justice. In this episode, Chanda and Starsky process the recent grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case. They also discuss the lessons Starsky learned during the Ferguson protests, philanthropy’s role in this moment, and the responsibility we all have to the next generation.

Join us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, who is the President & CEO of the Deaconness Foundation. We talk about Wesley Bell's recent decision not to prosecute Darren Wilson for the killing of Mike Brown. This event is coupled with the funeral and memorial of Congressman and Activist John Lewis. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry have a chance to talk to Rev. Dr. Wilson about life, the role of the social activist, and much more. Site: https://deaconess.org/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revdrstarskyTwitter: @RevDrStarsky

Rev. Starsky D. Wilson is a pastor, a foundation president for child wellbeing, and activist. In the wake of Michael Brown's death by police brutality, he was charged with leading the Ferguson Commission, and they helped elect black leadership, advocate a political agenda that was created by the people, and change laws.His vision is to create a place where people's life expectancy is not determinable or or predictable by race or by zip code.

Geosaurus at T-REx is no dinosaur. We get an update on the development of the new geospatial tech incubator from Mark Tatgenhorst, Program Director of Geosaurus. Adam Tilford explains how state regulations have been a challenge for Mission Taco Joint trying to stay open the age of COVID. Carol Daniel talks with Rev. Starsky Wilson about a new focused on racial healing and grief.

Carol Daniel speaks with Rev. Starsky Wilson, President of Deaconess Foundation about the St. Louis Regional Racial Healing Fund.

On August 18, The Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, co-chair of the Ferguson Commission was our guest preacher at both services. Michael Brown died five years ago this past August 10. Holy Communion marked the anniversary of his death, and of the start of the movement that arose in the streets of Ferguson. At 9:15am, between the services we held a forum with Dr. Wilson and our own Rudy Nickens, who served as the governor’s staff representative to the Ferguson Commission. We asked, “five years since the Ferguson Uprising, what has changed and what work still lies ahead?”

Five years after the death of Michael Brown, and the Ferguson uprising, The Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, co-chair of the Ferguson commission preaches at Holy Communion. "Being anti-racist will not grow your congregation...Being anti-racist will not make you rich...Being anti racist will not make you popular with people in authority...The Good News is though, you will go down with the One who has taught us about Resurrection."

Under The Arch presents a special 2-part episode in commemoration of the 5th year anniversary of Mike Brown's murder and the Ferguson uprising that followed. In part two, our hosts have conversations with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson and activist Brittany Packnett about the changes and the existing need for further change in our region since the Ferguson uprising.

“Key moments for this uprising would need prepared places to emerge. Hear me: Placemaking is an act of God, to facilitate connection between humanity and the divine. These places can be naturally occurring as evidenced by Howard Thurman's young life, or carved out of the natural environment or social order through construction and intention. Curating places beyond the maze of particulars which ensnare the human spirit is an act of resistance which liberates people to experience God.” Sermon by Starsky Wilson at All Saints Church, Pasadena, on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Readings: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 and Luke 12:13-21. For video and the text of the sermon, visit our website: https://allsaints-pas.org/place-matters/. Follow us on Facebook @AllSaintsPasadena  and on Twitter @ASCpas. Donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/.

Rev. Starsky D. Wilson is a pastor, a foundation president for child wellbeing, and activist. In the wake of Michael Brown's death by police brutality, he was charged with leading the Ferguson Commission, and they helped elect black leadership, advocate a political agenda that was created by the people, and change laws.His vision is to create a place where people's life expectancy is not determinable or or predictable by race or by zip code. He does this through his work at the Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis, that makes grants that support sustainable solutions for children and families in urban areas. He does this through his work with the Ferguson Commission and Black Lives Matter. And now he has come to Dallas to help make that same vision a reality here too.

This episode features a sermon by Starsky Wilson, a pastor who leads the Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis, Mo., on why doing justice means challenging authority. He offered these remarks at a Churchnet event on the campus of Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Mo.  (This episode is presented in partnership with Do Justice '18 and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.)

As described by his church, "The Reverend Starsky D. Wilson is a pastor, philanthropist and activist pursuing God’s vision of community marked by justice, peace and love. He is president & CEO of Deaconess Foundation, pastor of Saint John’s Church (The Beloved Community) and former co-chair of the Ferguson Commission." To learn more about the ongoing work of the Ferguson Commission, now called "Forward Through Ferguson," check out this organization's impressive, dynamic report.  Here's a look at how the conversation went: Chapter 1. Get to know Rev. Wilson and the causes he has been called to serve. (0:00-8:30) Chapter 2. "I don't think much s going to happen... We're in St Louis." At first, Wilson didn't expect much to change following the death of Mike Brown. He would go on to serve as a co-chair of the Ferguson Commission. (8:30-18:30) Chapter 3. "Kinda like apartheid, huh?" Laying the groundwork to move away from the minority rule of a majority population. (18:30-24:45) Chapter 4.  "A terrific drive to be resilient." Thompson struggles with some of the philosophical differences within the black community. (24:45-32:00) Chapter 5. "We put a lot into programs, but not into policy." Rev. Wilson helps walk Thompson through a systems analysis of building power for the black community to create a more equitable world.  (32:00-41:15) Chapter 6. "We've all been on a learning journey." Articulating the difference between equity and equality and how Rev. Wilson came to recognize the difference. (41:15-50:30)   Like most weeks, Hank occasionally refers to an "Andy" through the course of the conversation, that would be KDHX volunteer engineer/producer, Andy Heaslet. You can also catch guest host Hank Thompson on the air Sunday nights at 6pm on 88.7 WSIE. *Get well soon, DJ Wilson!*

CJSF’s Allison R. Brown chats with Rev. Starsky Wilson, President and CEO of the Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis, a pastor at St. John’s Church, and former co-chair of the Ferguson Commission, about faith and philanthropy in his radical giving.

On a special edition of Politically Speaking, Ferguson Commission co-chairmen Rich McClure and Starsky Wilson talk about a blunt assessment of a racially-divided St. Louis.

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND… Chris Krehmeyer with Reverend Starsky Wilson, Pastor of Saint John's Church (The Beloved Community) and President & CEO of Deaconess Foundation. A deeper conversation to discuss where the mindset of this community is with Ferguson at the forefront. Listen and join this conversation to hear: •How the Michael Brown tragedy could be considered an example of State sponsored violence. •Although its necessary to discuss in depth the obvious issues surrounding this incident, there are much wider issues that we must not lose focus of – there is a much bigger picture. •Scratching the surface of this issue stirs up the delicate subject of racism and segregation. •Lack of civic and community planning is very evident in Ferguson, which can be interpreted as an example of the current state of the entire St. Louis county. •How an approach should be found to not just treat the incidents that sparked off this current unrest, but rather a solution to treat the cause – which plain and simple can be interpreted as being racially based disparity. • The positive changes in the community leadership, which is morphing from personality lead to situation led leadership. •Rev. Starsky’s innovative idea on what leadership should become in the future based on his current experiences in Ferguson and Missouri as a whole. •The first step is a simple affirmation between two people which can lead on to more critical affirmations in organizations and communities. •The critical step to a high level leadership is strategy. •How the fundamental step that everyone can take is to join a church, a mosque or in fact – any organization to help push Ferguson onto the main stream agenda.

TODAY ON GOING BEYOND… Chris Krehmeyer with Reverend Starsky Wilson, Pastor of Saint John's Church (The Beloved Community) and President & CEO of Deaconess Foundation. A deeper conversation to discuss where the mindset of this community is with Ferguson at the forefront. Listen and join this conversation to hear: •How the Michael Brown tragedy could be considered an example of State sponsored violence. •Although its necessary to discuss in depth the obvious issues surrounding this incident, there are much wider issues that we must not lose focus of – there is a much bigger picture. •Scratching the surface of this issue stirs up the delicate subject of racism and segregation. •Lack of civic and community planning is very evident in Ferguson, which can be interpreted as an example of the current state of the entire St. Louis county. •How an approach should be found to not just treat the incidents that sparked off this current unrest, but rather a solution to treat the cause – which plain and simple can be interpreted as being racially based disparity. • The positive changes in the community leadership, which is morphing from personality lead to situation led leadership. •Rev. Starsky's innovative idea on what leadership should become in the future based on his current experiences in Ferguson and Missouri as a whole. •The first step is a simple affirmation between two people which can lead on to more critical affirmations in organizations and communities. •The critical step to a high level leadership is strategy. •How the fundamental step that everyone can take is to join a church, a mosque or in fact – any organization to help push Ferguson onto the main stream agenda.