Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with her returning guest, Michael Grant. He is the President and Founder of Give Music Inc. a Springfield-based non-profit organization whose mission is to help the world express itself through entertainment technology.  Michael will discuss his work with incarcerated youth, most of whom are people of color, and how this work is helping to reduce recidivism by teaching these youth a skill that allows them to dream bigger.

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In her book The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate, Sarah L. Sanderson tells two stories. The first is the story of Jacob Vanderpool, the only person to be legally exiled from the Oregon Territory for being Black in a state that prohibited Black residents for over 75 years. The second story Sarah tells is of discovering that her own White family members participated in exiling Vanderpool, which prompted her to go on a journey of discovering and dismantling her own internalized racism. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Sarah about what she learned and how she’s sharing her story with others.

 #revdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#sacredintelligence

#sarahsanderson

#theplacewemake

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Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she discusses with Heather the highs and lows of leading an organization in this charge. Hear about the important of the center. Listen in as they discuss how her racial identity impacts people’s response to and expectations of her as the center’s leader.

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The audience will gain awareness of what first generation college students bring to the table.

Being a first-generation student is a deeply intersectional identity as it takes into account issues of race, class, gender, immigrant status, and sexual orientation.  Most importantly, it brings to the forefront issues of social capital. Often the assumption is that first-gen students lack social capital (inside knowledge that increases success), resulting in underperformance in higher education. There, however, is emerging research on asset-based approaches to serving first gen students that is moving the conversation from what they lack to to the unique forms of knowledge that they bring to the table. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her returning guest, Truth Hunter, as they bring to the forefront an empowering narrative for first-generation students. Truth will draw from over 15 years of experience with and advocating for  first-gen students in California, New York, and Connecticut.

#revdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#firstgenerationcollegestudents

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Listeners will open up to new ways of understanding and healing the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

"The Wall Between is a book about the wall that exists between Jewish and Palestinian communities in the Diaspora. Distrust, enmity, and hate are common currencies. They manifest at university campuses, schools and school boards, at political events, on

social media, and in academic circles. For Jews, Israel must exist; for Palestinians, the historic injustice being committed since 1948 must be reversed. Neither wants to know why the Other cannot budge on these issues. The wall is up."

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Raja Khouri and Jeffrey Wilkinson, authors of "The Walls Between Us: What Jews and Palestinians Don't Want to Know About Each Other" as they discuss justice and "new possibilities within the Israel-Palestine discourse in the West."

RajaKhouri.com

https://www.drjeffreywilkinson.com/

http://thewallbetween.org/

#revdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#dismantleracismwithrevdrtlc

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

Racism is a public health crisis that impacts each of us on every level of life - education, medical, relationships, politics, communities, personal (how we see ourselves), judicial, the church, mental health, criminal justice, LGBTQ, academia, etc. We all have a lifelong journey to help each other and ourselves to be free without fear. We can no longer be content to walk through our lives, hoping we make it without impacting others for freedom. We must be intentional in encouraging one another to do better until we are all free the breach is repaired, and the restoration is complete.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Reverend Renee Rouse as they discuss the multilayered impact of racism, particularly as it relates to mental health, on people of color.

 #revdrtlc

#dismantleracism

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#sacredintelligence

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The audience will hear how navigating whiteness may impact one's sense of self.

Navigating whiteness and white culture is common for people of color. Often it is necessary to preserve one's life and livelihood. Many BIPOC have had to make the difficult decision to move out of neighborhoods that are populated with people of color to white neighborhoods in order to set their children up for success. The educational, economical, and medical privileges in these neighborhoods outweigh those in BIPOC communities. Indeed there are benefits to moving to these neighborhoods, but there is also a significant cost.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with Michael Grant, songwriter and music producer, as they discuss the impact of growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood. He will share how "he thought he was white" and what that did to his sense of self. Michael will also share  how he learned to embrace his heritage and create a foundation that honors who he is and that inspires adjudicated youth and black and brown youth to become involved in the music industry.

#ithoughtiwaswhite #dismantleracism #healingseparationfromtheinsideout #sacredintelligence #givemusic

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The audience will gain perspective on how to make a personal impact on dismantling racism.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Take a walk through your neighborhood. Explore your community. Look closely at what's happening in the world. What do you see? What do you notice about racial inequities? What is lacking within your racial group? What needs to change? Answering these questions is one way to begin the process of dismantling racism. We can not address a problem that we do not see. Making a personal impact in dismantling racism happens when we notice and act.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC. and her guest, Lakisha Coppedge, as they discuss the latter's work in her community. Lakisha, who is a professional diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, noticed the need for mental health support in the black and brown communities. She is now hosting the third annual mental health forum. Listen in and be inspired to make a difference.

coppedgeconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakisha-coppedge-90222982/

KEY WORDS: 

#revdrtlc

#dismantleracismwithrevdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#mentalhealthcarnival

#findyourcourch

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Celebrating 100 episodes of the Dismantle Racism Show. How strange to say those words. What exactly are we celebrating? We shouldn't have to dismantle racism. It shouldn't exist. True. True. True. Sadly, it does exist, and I'm grateful to be a part of the change that I want to see in the world. So... I am celebrating the call that I have to engage in the work of racial justice. I am celebrating and am grateful for each and every guest who has honored me by appearing on the show. I am celebrating and am grateful for every listener and subscriber. And, I am celebrating and am extremely grateful for all of the people who engage in the work of dismantling racism. THAT is worthy of celebration! Please join me for the show. Share your thoughts and comments. Help me celebrate 100 episodes.

KEY WORDS: 

#revdrtlc

#dismantleracismwithrevdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

The audience will gain insight on the implications of access and opportunity, or lack thereof, to what some consider basic rights.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

President Lyndon B. Johnson said,  “Until justice is blind to color, until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skins, emancipation will be a proclamation but not a fact.” Well… justice is not blind. Education is not unaware. Opportunity is not unconcerned. And yet, the Supreme Court recently ruled against affirmative action policies, perpetuating a system that limits access and opportunity for people of color.  

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her returning guest, Erik Clemons who is President and CEO of ConnCAT, as they delve into the complexities, nuances, and mixed messages of dismantling racism. Racism can never be eradicated without looking, deeply and truthfully, at this country’s history and without reconciliation. Until there’s a recognition that its poisonous tentacles reach far beyond people of color, none of us can be free. Listen in and join the conversation!

conncat.org

KEY WORDS:  

#revdrtlc #dismantleracismshow #healingseparationfromtheinsideout #affirmativeaction #accessandopportunity

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The audience will gain perspective o what diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging mean from an academic perspective.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, there was an uptick in conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Organizations, corporations, and academic institutions were taking a look at the ways in which they engaged with black indigenous people of color. In some cases, policies that had been in place for years were taken more seriously, and significant changes were made to address inequities. In other cases, actions were only performative in nature. Moreover, an emphasis on the needs of people who are black and brown sparked fear and a scarcity mentality in many folks. We have witnessed policies, designed to promoted equity, overturned. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Calvin Hill, Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement at Springfield College, as they discuss what has changed in the world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Listen in to hear how the Supreme Courts' recent ruling on affirmative action will impact potential students.

KEY WORDS: 

#revdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#diversityequityinclusionbelonging

springfield.edu

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Guest will learn the contributions of West African Dance and how it informs the discussion or racial equity.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Historically, images of Africa have ranged from offensive narratives like those shown on Tarzan to those that show malnourished children. While some of those images have improved and we see a plethora of videos of individuals dancing to African music, our perception of this beautiful continent and culture are limited. We lack understanding of the importance of the drums and dance to cultivating a deep sense of self and community. Broadening our perspective of West African dance advances the work of dismantling racism It exposes the learner to African epistemologies (worldview), cosmology, and culture. These ways of seeing the world serve as counter-narratives to the dominant narrative that Africa has made little to no valuable contributions to the world. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Truth Hunter, academic, teacher, and student of West African dance as they discuss the amazing ways that dance heals our spirits, rewrites our historical narratives, and takes us to places that we've never gone before.

linkedin.com/in/truth-hunter-639261131

KEY WORDS: 

#revdrtlc

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#dismantleracismshow

#dismantleracismwithdrtlc

#sacredintelligence

#westafricandance

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Listeners will discover ways to write a new story of racial and social injustices.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Mississippi is replete with stories of injustice: lynchings, racial equities, health care disparities, poor water supply for people of color, and more. There have been many changes since slavery, Jim Crow, and the like but inequities remain. How do we write a new story for Mississippi? It's time we told a different story and time we righted some wrongs.

Join Dr. Jenkins as she sits down with Fabian Nelson, who is running for the Mississippi House of Representative. If elected he will be Mississippi's first "out" LGBTQIA lawmaker. Fabian comes from a lineage of social justice advocates including his grandmother who was the first African American nurse to integrate the hospital in Yazoo City, and his father who was one of the first African-Americans to graduate from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Listen in for insights on how to write new stories of racial and social inequities.

KEY WORDS: 

#revdrtlc

#dismantleracismshow

#healingseparationfromtheinsideout

#sacredintelligence

#fabiannelson

https://victoryfund.org/candidate/nelson-fabian/

The audience will hear how the models in Rev. Dr. TLC helped her to learn how to navigate and dismantle racism without even talking about it.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Rev. Dr. TLC grew up in a close-knit thriving black community. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated 45 minutes from where she lived. James Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi, which was 15 minutes from her hometown. Ida B. Wells was born in the town where she went to high school.  Although race and racism were not a typical topic of conversation, she learned how to navigate and overcome racism through the actions of others. 

In honor of father's day, join Rev. Dr. TLC and guest host Angela Todd as they discuss some of the men who lead by example, modeling how to be inclusive, demonstrate love, and always, always, always move through life with confidence in who she is... a beloved child of God. Hear about the ways her father, a trusted church elder, and her white pastor influenced her life.

KEY WORDS: 

#dismantleracism #healingseparationfromtheinsideout #revdrtlc #sacredintelligence

angelaltodd.com

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will hear the value of interpreting religious and biblical text through a womanist lens.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

The noted author, Alice Walker coined the phrase "womanist" in the early 80s. In short, a womanist is an individual who is focused on issues that are specific to black women in particular but also addresses issues of race, class, and gender. Womanism encompasses tradition, community, spirituality, and the self. Womanist theology, then, is examining religion from the perspective of women who are black. It is an opportunity to affirm their existence and contributions and to dispel myths and harmful theology that bind individuals to oppression.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and the Rev. Catherine Cummings, a United Methodist Minister, as they discuss the myriad of ways that religion and Biblical texts can be a balm to the spirit and simultaneously perpetuate racists and sexist beliefs when not not interpreted through a historical, critical, and womanist lens.

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

Guests will discover how farming leads to healing.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Less than two percent (2%) of farmers are people who are black. Over 50% of US farms are run by women, according to a 2017 census report. Structural racism has impacted the economic success of many farmers of color, particularly as it relates to receiving loans to support their businesses. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Hazel Adams-Shango, a New England farmer, as they discuss the history of Black American farming in the United States as well as the status of Black American farming and farmers in the 21st century. Listen in to hear how farming can be used as a tool for dismantling racism in America, especially for women who are black.

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will get a glimpse of how racism impacts medical/mental health treatment, diagnoses, and prevalence. 

EPISODE SUMMARY:

There is often a sentiment that when folks of color talk about racism or discrimination that we are "playing the race card." There isn't such a thing as a "race card." The truth is the whole deck of cards is based on race - structural, systemic, and institutional racism. Woven into our society are practices and behaviors that are based on racist policies and beliefs that influence the care, treatment, and life trajectory of people of color. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Khadija Tuitt as they discuss how racism impacts the mental health care and treatment of people of color. Both Rev. Dr. TLC, who is a licensed psychologist, and Dr. Tuitt, who is Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, have an extensive history of providing psychiatric and therapeutic interventions for people who are black and brown. They will discuss barriers and solutions to appropriate mental health treatment. Don't miss this important conversation.

https://www.intuittbh.com ; Dr.T@Intuittbh.com 

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Episode title: Moving From Not Racist to Anti-Racist

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will discover why not being a racist is not enough to dismantle racism.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Have you ever heard or made the statement "I'm not a racist?" Often this statement is made when one feels that they have to prove that they "accept everyone" or that they "don't see color." It's not enough to make such a statement, and some would argue that such a statement actually perpetuates racism. For, it stops one from looking inward and closely examining their own thoughts and deeply held beliefs. It also stops one from actively engaging in the process of dismantling racism.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with her guest. Lesley Michaels to discuss the importance of moving from "I'm not a racist." to becoming an antiracist. Despite Lesley's long history of disrupting the status quo, she realized that her personal beliefs alone are not enough to disrupt racism. There is more that she can do to actively disrupt racism. Listen in as she discusses her process of becoming an anti-racist.

https://lesleymichaels.com

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The importance of engaging history through art and music as a means to enhance curriculum standards.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Reggie Harris is a songwriter, storyteller, and lecturer who engages all the senses to help expand the knowledge base in the fields of music, history, and the social sciences.

He has helped teachers, students and community leaders to become more effective agents and advocates of student-based learning. Reggie's workshops include but are not limited to: I HAVE A DREAM: HOW MARTIN CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN; MUSIC AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD; and RACE AND SONG: A MUSICAL CONVERSATION AMONG TWO FRIENDS.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Reggie Harris as they discuss his passion for music, storytelling, and history. Learn about Reggie's work with the Living Legacy Project, which offers pilgrimages across the south to gain first hand knowledge about the Civil Rights Movement.

https://reggieharrismusic.com/

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will discover how everyday expressions, beliefs, and behaviors unintentionally perpetuate racism.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Join Rev. Dr. TLC, as she invites back to the show Ricky Wade, cofounder of the American Redneck Company. He is an advocate for ending race in America which is the biggest offender of racism. He believes that if more folks understood the detailed history of "Race," they would recognize the multilayered ways in which racism shows up on a daily basis. In their time together they will take a look at how "race" conditions people to respond differently; the "Karen Effect"; colorism, and more.

www.Theamericanredneckcompany.com   

TikTok: RickyWadeARC

Facebook: End Race in America

App: RickyWadeARC

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

To learn about the racial disparities that exists and ways to promote economic development and investments in communities of color.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In 1865, formerly enslaved people of African descent were promised 40 acres of land as reparation. It never happened. In 1921, Black Wall Street located in the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma was one of the wealthiest black communities in the United States until it was burned down by a mob of white people. In 1923, the predominantly black vibrant town of Rosewood, Florida was burned down by a group of whites. 

Today, many communities of color are economically depressed with inadequate access to basic needs (e.g., housing, healthy options for food, employment, etc.). Erik Clemons, co-founder of Connecticut Community Outreach and Revitalization Program (ConnCORP) is committed to changing this narrative in the city of New Haven, CT. Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with him to uncover how his organization is combating racial economic disparities and creating opportunities for people of color to thrive financially, socially, and otherwise.

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Episode title: Race Between Us

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will get a perspective of what reparations mean and the importance of eliminating the description of blackness and whiteness.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with Brenda Bailey Lett, Project Manager of N'COBRA's Coordinating Reparations Initiative. They will discuss the importance of eliminating the description of blackness and whiteness and how to maintain the focus of dismantling racism. They will delve into the topic of reparations---what does it look like, who should get it and why, and more. Be sure to tune in and don't forget to send in your questions and comments.

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

Listeners will be inspired to reflect on their own stories, what calls them to the work of social justice, and why it is critical that these stories, particularly of women, become a part of our archives.

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she brings back guest host, Angela Todd (historian and archivist) as they delve into Part 3 of "What Made Me Who I Am." They will take a look at some of the powerful women in Rev. Dr. TLC's family who helped to shape her life. They will discuss the power of unconditional love, faith, and a deep understanding of our shared humanity were critical to her work of social justice. Listen in to hear personal stories about her mother Elmira and other women in her family who modeled justice in their everyday lives. Discover why these stories of Black women are important to our history and should be included in family archives.

Rev. Dr. TLC invites you to share your response to the question "What made me who I am." Write into the show or listen live to comment. Your response might be read on the air.

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

​​Listeners will be inspired to reflect on their own stories and what calls them to the work of social justice.

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and guest host, Angela Todd (historian and archivist) as they delve into Part 2 of What Made Me Who I Am." They will take a look at some of the powerful women in Rev. Dr. TLC's small community in Mississippi who helped to shape her life. Their faith, resilience, love, and strong sense of community and justice are the foundation on which Rev. Dr. TLC stands. Listen in to hear personal stories that will inspire and encourage you to commit to the sacred intelligence journey of faith to dismantle racism. 

Rev. Dr. TLC invites you to share your response to the question "What made me who I am?" Write into the show or listen live to comment. Your response might be read on the air.

angelaltodd.com

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

​​Listeners will be inspired to reflect on their own stories and what calls them to the work of social justice.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Most of us don't just wake up one day and say "I'm going to fight for social justice." Likely, the notion to stand up for others, to empower one another, and to be concerned for humanity has been a spark or flame within us for years. At times, it can feel like we were born with this drive. Perhaps, it is innate. Perhaps, it is something that has been nurtured by others. Join Rev. Dr. TLC this week as she reflects on what made her who she is and what calls her to the work of racial equity. As we enter Women's History month, she will share some of the lessons that she learned from her biggest hero, her mother, Elmira Curry.

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Rev. Dr. TLC invites you to share your response to the question "What made me who I am?" Write into the show or listen live to comment. Your response might be read on the air.

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The audience will be inspired by the life and work of Rev. Osagyefo Sekou.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Reverend Osagyefo Sekou, who is an activist, theologian, author, documentary filmmaker, and blues/soul/gospel musician. Rev. Sekou will share his knowledge of what it takes to organize in troubled places like Charlottesville, VA; Beirut, Lebanon; New Orleans, LA; and Ferguson, MO. Rev. Sekou has helped trained over ten thousand clergy and activists in militant nonviolent civil disobedience through the United States.

Rev. Sekou’s music is world renowned and critical in the journey to dismantle racism. He says, “When people see me in concert, I pray they come away a little freer.” His concerts and songs of freedom have been described as “one-part protest rally, one-part Pentecostal tent revival, and one-part late night juke joint.”

Revsekou.com

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will gain a perspective on how the word "race" perpetuates racism and it should be taken out of our vocabulary.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Most of us know that race is a social construct, but are we aware of its original intent and how the creation of this category contributes to current day racism? The use of race influences the outcome and treatment of individuals in areas such as real estate, specialized skill positions, social situations, educational endeavors, finance, medical, law enforcement and more.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC, as she talks with her guest, Ricky Wade, cofounder of the American Redneck Company. They will address some of these issues as well as his Rehumanization Efforts and Projects which are aimed at educating old and young to transcend their thought processes regarding race and to view fellow human beings as human.

www.theamericanredneckcompany.com 

app (the American Redneck Company or The AR App), 

TikTok (RickyWadeARC), 

Facebook (End Race in America).

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will learn how white antiracist leaders of the past can inform present day activism by people who are white. 

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Dismantling racism requires mobilizing masses of white people to get involved and stand up for racial justice. Lynn Burnett believes that if white people understood their own history of advocacy and activism, they would be inspired. He believes that the knowledge of white antiracists in history can help to raise a white antiracist generation and support their commitment to antiracist practices. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Lynn as they discuss the power of story in building antiracist culture and community and why it’s important for people who are white to lift up and learn from their antiracist elders. They will also discuss how the erasure of white antiracist history facilitates white supremacy and how to engage with white antiracist history without slipping into white centering and saviorhood. 

CrossCulturalSolidarity.com  

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will gain insight about how the embodiment of race is weaponized.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

What is embodiment and what does it have to do with dismantling racism and racial equity? How is it used as a weapon? We know that race is both socially constructed and non-biological. Yet, it is important to take a deep dive into the complexity of race as it is also bio-cultural, intellectual, and spiritual in nature. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with her guest Rev. Adam Lawrence Dyer to gain insights on the embodiment of race.

Twitter: @AdamDyerSays

 Instagram: @AdamLawrenceDyer

 Medium: adamlawrencedyer.medium.com 

 Wordpress Blog: spirituwellness.com 

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will gain valuable steps on what it takes to create social change.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Change does not happen overnight, especially when it's radical change. Movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, Women's Rights, LGBTQIA Rights, and more started because a group of people saw injustices and wanted to take a stand. These movements took preparation, strategy, education, and deep commitment to social ideals that are centered on equity and human rights. These movements took individual people getting involved and working with the collective to shift the times, accepted cultural norms, and systemic roadblocks. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with her guest, the Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian, as they discuss the work of the Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Ayvazian, the school's mission is to teach movement building skills and prepare social change leaders to win movement struggles.

https://truthschool.org/ 

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will discover how communities can reconcile acts of terrorism and ways to create a new identity. Listeners will also hear how one person can make a difference.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In 1902, Alonzo Tucker was lynched in front of 300 spectators in Coos Bay Oregon. He was one of 4400 racial terror lynchings in the United States during the period between Reconstruction and World War II. The pain and trauma of these vicious acts have lasting impact for individuals of African American descent and for the communities where such violence took place. How does a community grapple with its past? How does one person become the voice to right such wrongs?

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Taylor Stewart, as they discuss the importance of remembrance, repair, and redemption in reconciling a lynching.They will also discuss Stewart's work with the Sunrise Project whose goal is to assist former sundown towns in reconciling their history and by developing a new identity as a sunrise town. 

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will learn ways that all people can heal from racial trauma.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Chattel slavery is one of the most visible signs of racism in America. Unfortunately, many refuse to talk about it and would rather pretend as if it never existed or that we should simply move on. It is impossible to move on or even heal from its pain and structural separation without addressing its significant trauma on enslaved people.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Sharon Leslie Morgan, genealogist and multicultural marketing expert, as they discuss how to heal from the trauma of slavery. Sharon is actively involved with Coming to the Table, an organization that promotes linkages between descendants of enslaved people and the families that enslaved them. 

www.ourblackancestry.com

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will discover how to move beyond fears to a place of fulfillment in order to live a life that is in alignment with one's core values.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

What happens when personal beliefs collide with family beliefs? In the quest to dismantle racism, people often find themselves in a dilemma, having to decide such things as whether to talk about race at a family gathering, whether to confront a family member about a racists act, whether to go against their family's wishes and have an interracial relationship, and much more. Internally, there can be a ball of confusion, worry, anger, etc. and often there are sacrifices, (personally, socially, psychologically, and spiritually). Yet, when one is committed to living their truth, they realize a need to walk to the edge of the line and push against it.

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Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Sandra Bargman, host of the Edge of Everyday as they discuss how confronting racism pushes up against systems and demands courage and commitment.

www.SandraBargman.com 

https://www.facebook.com/sandra.bargman/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrabargman/ 

https://www.youtube.com/user/sandraamazon 

https://www.talkradio.nyc/shows/the-edge-of-everyday 

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The audience will have an opportunity to listen in on a dynamic dialogue and discover how one community is choosing to dismantle racism as well as the laws that negatively impact the LGBTQIA community.

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November 23, 2022 marked the two year  anniversary of Aidan Ellison's murder by Robert Keegan, a white man who shot him for playing his music too loud in a hotel parking lot. The murder shook some residents to the core and was/is a painful reminder of the value that some individuals place on people that are black. In the last several years, we have seen an uptick of hatred or blatant disregard towards people of color, the LGBTQIA community, and other marginalized groups across the country.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Councilwoman Gina DeQuenne, the first openly queer black woman elected in southern Oregon, as they discuss how she has navigated the painful aftermath of Aidan's murder and the many anti-LGBTQIA laws that are on the books. They will also look at the intersectionality of race, sexuality, and gender.

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Rev. Dr. TLC’s audience will be invited to move from history to healing as she and her guest dismantle racism by tapping into our sacred intelligence, a process which invites each of us to recognize our shared humanity. It’s time for each of us to uncover, dismantle, and eradicate racism and create a world where racial equity is an everyday experience for all.

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

The audience will have an opportunity to listen in on a dynamic interracial dialogue and discover how we can move beyond our discomfort in dismantling racism to a place of committed intention to connect on a deeper level with one another.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Race is a social construct and yet we can not avoid its impact when we move throughout society. We understand one another and make meaning/assumptions about people and situations based on who we believe them to be racially. We often fail to see who they are as individuals. Is it possible to truly separate who people are as individuals from who we believe them to be racially? If we are all a part of a shared humanity, why is it so difficult to value one another and see the divinity that resides in each one of us? What happens when three people of different races and gender sit down to talk about race? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she sits down with Jose Hernandez and Derek Rydall to discuss why race matters or perhaps why it doesn't.

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The audience will learn tools to expand their awareness about racism in their own disciplines/areas of interests and how to honor the contributions of all in the telling of our history.

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Jazz originated in the African American community of New Orleans. The world has been blessed by notable artists such as Eubie Blake, Ethel Waters, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Al Jolson, Benny Goodman and many more. Jazz has been a source of healing, joy, and even controversy. While it highlights the richness of the Black community, it also reveals an oppressive and racist history.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Lindsay Guarino, editor of the book "Rooted Jazz Dance" as they discuss how one white woman's journey into jazz parallels her journey into dismantling racism. Ms. Guarino will share how, as a scholar and educator, she pushes back against oppressive systems, especially those that have led to the exploitation, appropriation and erasure of Black American art and culture.

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The audience will get insight from a professional theater practitioner about the social impact of storytelling. Listeners will learn about the new project at Artreach, Inc. that aims to use theater to illuminate racial bias in mental health and healthcare.

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Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said, "Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity.” When used for good, storytelling can be community; it can be therapy; it can be activism.⁣

⁣Rev. Dr. TLC will be accompanied by Emma Palzere-Rae: playwright, actor, director, producer and non-profit administrator. As Associate Director of Artreach, Inc., she is currently leading a project to use theatrical performance to expose and explore racial disparity in mental health and healthcare. Join us to discuss how art can be a vehicle for social change.

@ArtreachHeals (Instagram, YouTube) ; 

https://www.facebook.com/artreachheals ; 

www.creativityishealing.org ; 

https://www.facebook.com/BeWellProductions 

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Listeners will learn how menopause is experienced differently because of systematic racial disparities. The audience will hear from a Workplace Menopause Strategist how she works to advocate for people going through menopause, especially in the context of professional settings. 

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The impact of menopause is unique to each individual. It is also the case that research has shown that menopause symptoms, like many health conditions, have a disproportionate affect on nonwhite people. ⁣

Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Women’s Wellbeing and Workplace Menopause Strategist, Pat Duckworth. She specializes in advising employers who are committed to supporting people in the workplace at this transitional stage of life.

 Pat recognizes menopause as an equity, diversity and inclusion issue that should address how racism affects the experience of working people. How are BIPOC experiences with menopause different? What can be done to close the gap in these disparities?

www.patduckworth.com

Facebook.com/pat.duckworth2

LinkedIn.com/in/patduckworth

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Listeners gain perspective on the role of literature in the movement to dismantle racism and other systems of oppression. The audience will hear our host and guest discuss how to tap into various healing modalities to generate strength and purpose in black bodies of culture.

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There is an extensive history of black people being denied access to literacy, as well as literature being used to bolster racist ideals. That is why spotlighting books that allow marginalized people to feel seen, valued, and inspired challenges white supremacy. Founders of Third Eye Books Accessories & Gifts LLC, Michelle Lewis & Charles Hannah, will join Rev. Dr. TLC to discuss the impact of highlighting literature written from black perspectives. They will explore how we use books, information, culture, and values to equip ourselves with a "Cultural Armor" to protect and guide us in the world today. 

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Get first-hand accounts of how racist ideals are upheld in places of worship in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Learn ways to recognize racism in religious spaces, and how it can compromise individual and communal spirituality.

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There is a long history of abusing religion in order to justify and perpetuate racism and white supremacy. Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by licensed minister, Stephane Browder to discuss the spiritual and communal effects of racism in places of worship. 

Indoctrinated racism in these settings inevitably affects us as spiritual beings. They will discuss the recognizable manifestations of racism in religious spaces. As believers are we really reflecting the divine in the Earth realm? What is the "right" way to exist in these spiritual environments?

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Listeners will gain insight and tools to embrace their innate divinity and sacred intelligence.The audience will learn how that inner divinity informs how they can contribute to dismantling systems of oppression habitually.

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Rev. Dr. TLC, who coined the term "sacred intelligence," will be joined by author, healer and astrologer, Martha Alter Hines, MSW. They will discuss how alignment and remembrance of ourselves as beings with innate, divine intelligence supports the work of dismantling racism. When challenging injustice, this alignment with the divine assists in liberating ourselves from our deep-seated, unconscious colonialist conditioning and releasing into a sense of reality more based in love and highest, divine truth.

Website: https://livingtheonelight.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingtheonelight

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNGs08tGaA3AdK0LpuWJTg

Teachable Site: https://living-the-one-light.teachable.com

Email: livingtheonelight@gmail.com

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Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of examining, confronting, and reconciling history in order to heal racial wounds and to dismantle racism.

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In Part 1 of Justice for Life, Mr. Butts shared how his organization, LifeGuardian Worldwide takes a deeper dive into the core of our humanity by abiding by the spiritual basis of justice and equity advocacy. 

In Part 2, he will talk about the healing work of Diving With A Purpose, whose goal is to restore our oceans and preserve our heritage. Mr. Butts will share incredible stories such as what happened when the ledger of an enslaver was found and taken back to the village of the enslaved people. 

Join the Rev. Dr. TLC and Mr. Butts as they discussed how his journey as a diver has helped heal and propel him forward in the work of justice, equity, inclusion, and more.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtlandt-butts-906a2595/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeguardianworldwide/

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The audience will get tools to identify symptoms of racism within themselves as a prerequisite to challenging harmful ideologies externally. Listeners will gain a more thorough understanding of the various ways racism presents itself, and how they can use their individual power to disrupt patterns of inequity.

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Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Waleska Lugo-DeJesús, CEO of Inclusive Strategies to talk about Racial Healing as a process to learn our truth first and then understand others. How can we use our lived experiences to dismantle racism, stand in our power, educate, and be a disruptor for change? 

Lugo-DeJesús will use the four forms of racism: Internalized Racism, Interpersonal Racism, Institutional Racism, and Systemic Racism as the foundation to describe the intersectionality of systems of oppression with a human-centered approach. Lugo-DeJesús will inspire healing to promote equitable environments and communities for all. 

https://www.inclusive-strategies.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/waleskalugodejesus/

EPISODE QUOTE: We are defined by more than just the color of our skin 

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Race is a social construct. To challenge it, we need to study the ways in which it has impacted our lives as well as develop the capacity to interrupt its effects internally and systemically. The current form of the construct of race is at best 500-600 years old, while our humanity is several hundreds of thousands, even millions of years old, and therefore it is a relatively newer extension of the shadow aspect of the self. ⁣ ⁣

Our host Rev. Dr. TLC welcomes the founder of LifeGuardian Worldwide, Courtlandt Butts. LifeGuardian's approach to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) work is based on ancient (minimum 6000 years BCE) Kemetic concepts that include three main pillars; Know Thyself; Be obsessed with distinguishing knowledge from foolishness; to Build for Eternity. 

Rev. Dr. TLC and Courtlandt will discuss the benefits of using a spiritual, primordial approach when entering justice work.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC kicks off the show with a guided meditation. She invites her listeners to partake in an exercise where they look in the mirror and look at themselves. Rev. Dr. TLC asks what do you see? To heal, we must take a deep look at ourselves. She introduces her guest Courtlandt Butts. Rev. Dr. TLC shares his background and accolades before welcoming him on the show. Courtlandt talks about his experience in spiritual work with Rev. Dr. TLC.

Segment 2

In Rev Dr. TLC's book, Dismantling Racism, she writes about learning your purpose. She asks Courtandt to speak on his experience in finding his purpose. Cortlandt shares that he was at a crossroads when he would give his speeches at school. He wasn't able to discuss his spiritual side, which was such a huge part of his journey. Courtlandt says he was able to flourish when he gave himself permission to fully embrace his spirituality. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Courtlandt what his experience was in holding workshops that focused on spirituality. She also points out that in order to do the work around racial equity, we must fully commit ourselves.

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Rev. Dr. TLC and Courtlandt continue to discuss the importance of knowing yourself. Courtland speaks on an exercise that he practices with his colleagues where you are stripped from social constructs. He finds that they tend to struggle with this exercise. Courtlandt also adds that people who do work on racial equity can weaponize the tools that they've learned. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Courtlandt if the ill intent comes from a conscious place. Courtandlt says it's how much you know your inner self before learning the tools for dismantling racism.

Segment 4

Courtandlt does executive coaching, where he trains people who are already immersed in the work of dismantling racism. He is there to guide them and help them dive deeper into themselves. Courtandlt says the world's major problems are apathy, selfishness, and greed. In order to solve those problems, the world will need a cultural and spiritual revolution. LifeGuardian can begin the steps in fixing the problem with their unique approach to JEDI.

The audience will learn the history behind normalized present day ideals of racial purity, discrimination, and violence. Listeners will gain awareness of the inhumanity and trauma passed down in ideology, bureaucracy, and DNA.

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Our DNA is the storage device that holds the unvarnished truth and cannot be destroyed. This DNA holds the trauma of enslavement and the assault on the loins of the enslaved. Colonial settlers created a "mulatto" race when they raped and impregnated African, Caribbean, Native American, enslaved women and children. During and after slavery, legal and social discrimination were incentives for whites to hide any genetic relationship with blacks or enslaved people. Therefore, the “One Drop Rule” became a tool of white supremacy and racism.

The Racial Integrity Act of 1924 mandated every person be clearly defined/ identified in terms of their race (appearance) upon birth. DNA provides knowledge of who you came from and with that knowledge we may better understand who we are minus all of the treachery, deceit, false history & systematic oppression. Dismantling racism begins with owning the "Truth" considering the racial makeup of the continental United States and the world at large. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Eunice L. Buffington as they discuss this history and how it led to practices of bureaucratic genocide, eugenics, and enforcement of systematic violence against non-white people in the United States.

Website: familytreebuff.com

Email: familytreebuff5@gmail.com

Facebook: Eunice Buffington

LinkedIn: Eunice Buffington

YouTube: Family Tree Buff

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EPISODE QUOTE: We are more alike than different 

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Listeners will gain awareness of their own privileges, and how they can embrace them for the benefit of the collective. The audience will hear personal experiences of being marginalized in one social sphere while being put on a pedestal in another, and learn how to recognize their privilege when it shows up.

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We must be consistent in reminding ourselves of the significance of intersectionality. The systems and ideologies that run the world took centuries to construct and continue to develop and interact in their nuanced ways. Therefore the symptoms of these constructs cannot be assumed to be any less nuanced. ⁣

⁣Identifying with a marginalized community does not negate the reality of belonging to another, privileged demographic. For instance, black men still benefit from male privilege despite their blackness.

Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Jennifer Brown will discuss how privilege calls us to activism. Jennifer will share how being a gay woman does not stop her from acknowledging and using her white privilege to challenge racism. We are all in a position to stand up for someone else. How do we answer the call?⁣ 

https://jenniferbrownconsulting.com

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EPISODE QUOTE: We are all uniquely designed to do the work. We just have to find our way of doing it. 

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It was 1962 when violent riots broke out on the campus of the University of Mississippi "Ole Miss" following the enrollment of James Meredith, a black Air Force veteran. The integration of the previously all-white school was the catalyst of a historical social shift for the students of Ole Miss and the entirety of Mississippi.⁣ ⁣ 

Rev. Dr. TLC, born shortly after the integration, grew up against a backdrop of rebel flags and Confederate memorabilia just a few minutes from Ole Miss. Her guest, Gangaji was a student at the university when James Meredith was enrolled. Now, sixty years after this momentous event, two former Mississippi residents of two different generations and races sit down to discuss its impact. What was it like to witness it? What was it like to be raised in its aftermath?

website: www.gangaji.org

Facebook: @GangajiCommunity

Twitter: @Gangaji

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Listeners will be more equipped to recognize the connections between hyper-masculinity and the perpetuation of racism. Men will be able to notice the ways hyper-masculine socialization affects their own lives, learn to better care for themselves emotionally, and be part of the solution towards dismantling these suffocating systems.

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Oppressive constructs such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can seem independent, however, they work in tandem every day. The generalized qualifications of masculinity and femininity that are systematically asserted throughout our lives serve white supremacy and the oppression/suppression of all people.

⁣After Part 1, the lively discussion continued off-screen. Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined again by Boysen Hodgson to dig deeper into the discussion about the ways hyper-masculinity harms men (and their loved ones) emotionally and contributes to white supremacy/racism, misogyny, and anti-LGBTQ+ culture.

How can a white man unlearn harmful concepts, nurture his emotional life, and use his social standing to dismantle white supremacy?

Twitter/IG: @boysenh

www.boysenh.com

www.mkpusa.org

EPISODE QUOTE: White men are afraid of white men. White Women are afraid of white men and then black and brown people are taught to be afraid of white men. - Rev Dr. TLC   

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Dr. Palmer will share a personal account of her experience with the inner work as well as external interactions that we part of her journey with contributing to the solution. Listeners will get some context around the connections between colonialism, our economy, and racism, as well as tools to challenge these systems on a daily basis.

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The ideals and practices of colonialism are at the root of racism, and specifically, anti-blackness around the world.

Colonialism has and continues to be fuel for the global economy at the expense of many peoples and often entire countries, especially those inhabited mostly by BIPOC. Due to these ideals being so indoctrinated in our history and culture, their symptoms go unnoticed daily.

London native and French resident, Dr. Alison Palmer, will join Rev. Dr. TLC to discuss the global social impact of colonialism and its intersection with racism. They will explore the white liberal feminist perspective from a personal point of view and the belief systems and behaviors that can either continue fundamentally racist legacies of colonial patriarchal structures or contribute to healing and transformation in the world. 

How do we move into actions that challenge racist and imperialist ties to the global economy and grapple with our own place in it?

https://www.fullcirclewomen.com/extraordinarywomen-register/

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EPISODE SUMMARY: Racism and prejudice often rear their ugly heads with witnesses. Racism is as deadly as it is because it often shows up in the most public of spaces: workplaces, schools, on television, in movies, and on our streets in full view of anyone passing by. How different would the world be if bystanders ceased to stand by in the midst of racist acts? ⁣

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We are all potential bystanders when we do not know how to recognize racism and biased responses to it. Rev. Dr. TLC welcomes Dr. Lynn Bowes-Sperry to discuss her research in "bystander intervention", and the "paradox of power" created when systems and organizations protect their optics under the guise of being anti-discriminatory instead of protecting vulnerable people. 

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlynnbowessperry/

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The audience will get specific examples about how cross-cultural exchanges can be both personally and systematically beneficial.

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Racism and prejudice rob its perpetrators and victims of all the benefits of multiculturalism. The unhealthy culture of racial hierarchy and systematic bias limits the kind of cross-cultural collaboration and exchange of ideas that leads to meaningful progress. Everyone is at a disadvantage while living under these conditions.⁣ ⁣

Rev. Dr. TLC welcomes author, motivational speaker, Sports & DEI Advocate, and retired athlete, Bo-Dean Sanders. They will discuss the benefits if a multicultural environment, and building positive social relationships across diverse communities.

Bo-DeanSanders.com

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EPISODE QUOTE: If we all do our part, we can help heal the world. 

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Oppressive constructs such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and heteronormativity can seem independent, however,

They work in tandem every day. The generalized qualifications of masculinity and femininity that are systematically asserted throughout our lives serve white supremacy and the oppression/suppression of all people. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 

Rev. Dr. TLC will be joined by Boysen Hodgson, Communications Director for the ManKind Project USA and author of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘰. They will discuss the ways hyper-masculinity stunts men's social/emotional development and how this contributes to white supremacy/racism, misogyny, and anti-LGBTQ+ culture.

How can a white man raised in a homogenous white community unlearn harmful concepts and become part of the solution?

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twitter / insta: @boysenh, boysenh.com, mkpusa.org

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Prejudice has birthed more traumatic events and unjust experiences than we could possibly tally. The longstanding emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical scars that these occurrences cause are not easily healed. However, some healing is possible with the powerful combination of truth and the pursuit of justice.⁣⁣

⁣⁣Rev. Dr. TLC once again welcomes Charles Robinson. The last time Charles was a guest, he shared a story of a racist experience that still impacts him. 

Join us to delve into the aftermath of this event and his conversations with those who witnessed it. How does inaction leave wounds? Can perpetrators find redemption? How does all of this contribute to the healing process? 

Facebook: (Charles L Robinson Sr)

LinkedIn: (Charles L. Robinson)

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We all enter the world with abundant power to achieve greatness, in whatever package may be meant for us. Greatness seeks us, but it's up to us to forge a path so we can meet it halfway. That path is bound to have some obstacles, but we are fully capable of breaking them down and navigating toward our fullest potential.⁣⁣ 

⁣⁣Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Frances Pitt, will unpack the behaviors that create barriers between us and true happiness and fulfillment. Join us as we discuss the ways these barriers show up in systems of oppression and how dismantling these systems aligns with breaking down the barriers in our individual paths.

https://www.francespittspeaks.com

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It is easy to turn away from problems when they do not hurt us in conspicuous ways. White people, especially those in predominantly white spaces often believe they have the luxury of ignoring racism and its impact. But the reality is that no one on this planet is immune to the threatening effects of this embedded and persistent issue.⁣ 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Sadie Frankel as they discuss the detrimental mentality that leads many white communities to be inactive in the movement to dismantle racism. They will explore how this lack of action perpetuates injustice and the ways racist systems keep these communities majority white-populated. 

Instagram: sadiefrankel 

LinkedIn and Facebook: Sadie Frankel

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Dismantling racism begins with a conscious awareness of who you are at your best. Too many people attempt to lead without a clear understanding of who they are by how they most naturally think, feel, and behave. Becoming a better leader begins with self-awareness around how we engage in a multicultural reality. This is about how we interact with people different from ourselves. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest certified and credentialed Strengths, Resilience, and Leadership Coach Dr. Helen Holton as they discuss how to unpack and improve our thoughts and behavior in order to become more skillful and effective leaders and citizens. 

In a highly polarized society marked most noticeably by race and gender, it is an opportunity and means of good leadership for us to participate in courageous conversations about the "isms" that divide us. 

https://www.drhelenholton.com/blog

https://linkedin.com/in/drhelenholton/

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We have heard the term "microaggression" before. It is no surprise that there has been a recent wave of renewed commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, however studies show that workplace microaggressions have virtually not improved particularly for women of color since 2019. Since the start of the pandemic, the question of returning the the workplace has been of public concern mainly due to fear of COVID-19. Workplace racism is a significant deterrent for many with the return to in-person work. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Emily R. Williams as they discuss the manifestation of racism in the workplace in the form of microaggressions. Who is impacted? How can these microaggressions show up? How do we address them? Let's talk about how dealing with these "small" moments have high stakes as they contribute to the larger system at work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyforwardever/

https://forwardeverglobal.com/

https://forwardeverglobal.com/success-

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The racist world we live in today has been in the making for several centuries. Its roots are tangled with ideals that the sustainment of our governing systems still depends on including colonialism, imperialism, and capitalism. 

Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Charles L. Robinson, JD will discuss the origins of racism, how it manifests in the values entangled with American culture, and how those of the African Diaspora have been impacted by the generations of trauma inflicted by these harmful constructs. How do we repair the damage caused by racism? Who is responsible for dismantling racism? Can the answers be found in the legacy and history of the people of Africa?

Facebook: Charles L Robinson Sr

LinkedIn: Charles L. Robinson

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It's no big secret that racial injustice is still at work despite decades of advocacy for change. Although those years bore a meaningful shift in culture when it comes to tolerance, we still face many systemic obstacles on the road⁣ to racial equity. Why is that? 

Many of the gestures we've seen the government make in the name of racial justice have been just that: gestures. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, community leader Tanisha Arena as they discuss the US government's historical and current role in the gaslighting and presentational gestures used to mislead and stunt true progress towards transformative systemic change. 

Facebook: Tansha Arena

Twitter: @tanmac78 

IG: @tdotarena

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Without the pressures of challenging longstanding and oppressive systems, we already have many things to keep up with within our daily lives. 

To engage in the work of dismantling racism without neglecting ourselves and/or our various responsibilities, we need to maximize our energy physically, mentally, and beyond.⁣

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Debra Poneman. Debra is an award-winning speaker, a best-selling author of 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘥𝘰𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭, and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, Inc.. She will share her experience with using energetic tools and the power of the mind to create her ideal life while finding ways to address racial injustice spanning from her personal life to the international level.

https://yestosuccess.com

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Join our host Rev. Dr. TLC to discuss her new book! The word racism carries a heavy burden, and the thought of dismantling it has even more weight. People often ask whether it's possible to end racism.

Rev. Dr. TLC believes it's important to do what we can to achieve this goal and wants to support others who are on that journey. Her book, Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation From the Inside Out, instills hope that it is possible to achieve racial equity and guides individuals through the landmines that often accompany the quest to dismantle racism. 

Let's dig in.

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Storytelling holds immense power and has been the foundation of human interaction since the start of civilization. What better way to illustrate our struggles, our victories, our humanity? 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Terry Franklin, as Terry shares his journey of discovering his family's "freedom papers" and how he came to strive for a more just and equitable world by listening to the voices of his ancestors with the guidance of his Nichiren Buddhist faith practice. Mr. Franklin is giving presentations across the country, developing creative projects, and is engaged in pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the trust and estates area of the law.

IG: TerryFranklin

Twitter: @terryfranklinla

www.LucySutton.com, click on the Blogspot

Facebook: @TheLastWillofLucySutton

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April begins Autism Acceptance Month, and it is estimated that 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism. According to the Center for Disease Control, more white children are identified with autism than children of color. What accounts for this difference? 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she and her guest, Theresa Noye discuss the intersectionality of race and autism. Ms. Noye is the author of "Hello Autism: How To Love, Like And Learn From Your Special Needs Child.”

https://www.facebook.com/theresa.noye 

https://www.instagram.com/theresa.noye/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-noye-america-s-divinity-coach-5449b39/

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We are all deeply connected, even though we imagine ourselves to be different from one another based on race, class, gender, and more. We create narratives that prevent us from seeing the wounds of others and/or about whether we are capable of  disrupting systems that perpetuate those wounds. Even when we are similar, we might find ourselves shying away from addressing the hurts and pains thrown at us. Do you ever wonder how you fit into the puzzle of ending oppressive systems?

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Eva Medilek, as they discuss the intimacy of race and the shifts that each of us can take to move us forward in our journey to end racism.  Eva will discuss how she changed her professional practices and the importance of communication in creating safe spaces for people of color.

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Segment 1 

To start the show, Rev. Dr. TLC introduced her guest, best-selling author Eva Medilek. Eva talked about teaching individuals how to engage in communication. Eva later adds on the importance of staying grounded as an individual and having morning routines to set up success markers.

Segment 2 

Following the first break, Eva talks about what made her “shift” in her work. She says the murder of Geroge Floyd gave her an awakening which led her to want to teach white people how to speak up correctly. As a result, Eva created an allyship awareness form to have powerful black women speak and have white people listen.

Segment 3

In the third segment, Eva speaks on the importance of continuing the work of the people who worked hard for us in the past. Next, Eva goes into detail in her book The Intimacy Of Race. Lastly,  Eva tells the story of how her father was Martin Luther King Jr bodyguard, leading to a robust discussion of the difficulties of black cops.

Segment 4

For the last segment, a conversation revolving around listening and creating a safe space. The conversation started with a unique framework Eva used for listening. Eva discussed the importance of listening to understand the fact. This segment speaks volumes about how we can move forward together as a people.

Racism's far reaches affect all of us deeply, in ways we do not even realize. Like any constant stress, it takes a toll on us physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Coping with any stress, especially one that is perpetuated throughout most systems and institutions including those that govern our lives requires intentional practice.⁣ ⁣ 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Devin Berry and Tara Mulay! Tara and Devin are Insight Meditation practitioners. They and Rev. Dr. TLC will discuss how racism weighs on our hearts and minds, and how we can work to dismantle racism by empowering ourselves.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Devin Berry and Tara Mulay to start the show. Tara began by giving a meditation by supporting our presence, knowing where our body is, and providing positive affirmations. Tara then speaks about her journey. Devin follows this up by telling his journey and why he started practicing meditation after being targeted by the police.

Segment 2

In this segment, we learn how using the practice of mindfulness helps you deal with emotions and plays a part in not taking your anger out on someone that is there to support you. We also learn what truly is mindfulness, which allows one to have space in whatever capacity the user chooses. This segment was an excellent breakdown of what meditation is.

Segment 3

We learn how to practice meditation in this segment, understanding your views and experience before giving advice. This practice helps with self-compassion, develops a better relationship with life, and re-invokes the principle of love and kindness. Meditation is not the only piece in solving traumatic experiences, but it is a complimentary bit to solving them.

Segment 4

In this segment, the conversation revolves around how mindfulness can help white people hold themselves accountable in a supportive way. As well as all coming together by finding a common thread that can help move the needle in dismantling racism. This practice teaches not to run away from your experience but confront it—this is a powerful episode in understanding yourself and why certain things happen.

Those who do not face the direct consequences of racism have the luxury and the curse of being blind to its evils. However, especially since the Black Lives Matter movement rocked the nation and demanded that this country open its eyes, remaining unconscious to the horrific effects of racism is a choice. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Laura Rubinstein! They will delve into Laura's personal experience with realizing her role in perpetuating racism as well as dismantling it. How does a person who benefits from white privilege support the many shifts that will lead to equity?

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Show Notes

Segment 1

In this episode, we had a fascinating conversation between good friends. In the first segment, Laura Rubinstein talks about the personal transformation she went through, as she calls it, awakening to racism. Next, Laura talks about people often ignore the modern-day lynching of black people as they are desensitized to the killings. Finally, Laura also speaks about the traumatizing events in 2020 that made it alarming that racism is taking place and worse than she thought.

Segment 2

Rev. Dr. TLC speaks about how often black people are ignored in the second segment and how often the news associates black people as suspects. Lastly, speaking on white people are trained to fear black people. This is a genuinely great segment!

Segment 3

Laura speaks on a white privilege she enjoys in this segment and does not want to give up. But, also, the undeniable truth is that we all suffer if we don’t address the issues—additionally, an easy trick to use to keep your eyes open to racism. You do not want to miss this inspiring segment in a segment that involves tantalizing conversations around the massive impact on the one-sided bias displayed.

Segment 4

In the last segment, we have a heartwarming conversation on what feminine energy is, how it can heal the world, and what you must do to dismantle racism. Lastly, a simple life-changing mindset to have when thinking. A fantastic way to end an unforgettable conversation.

We're digging deeper into the insidious ways patriarchy and white supremacy work together. We know that a white woman makes a fraction of a white man's dollar, but a nonwhite woman makes even less. Not only does a woman of color get compensated appallingly less than her white counterparts for her work, but she will often face discriminations, big and small, while she does it.⁣⁣

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, labor and human rights specialist Emily Williams, as they discuss the psychological impact that workplace racism has on nonwhite women and her unique approach to addressing it. How can we make sure that women of color thrive in these environments?

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC tells her listeners the topic for today's episode which tackles women’s experiences with racism and other toxic behaviors in the workplace. Rev. Dr. TLC mentions the pay rate of white women compared to men and pointed out that black women can make even less in the same profession. She introduces her guest Emily R. Williams. Emily coaches women of color on how to navigate behaviors like microaggression in professional spaces. Rev. Dr. TLC talks more about Emily’s background including her 15 years of experience in social service. She asks what keeps Emily grounded during challenging days in her career. Emily shares that her sense of purpose and knowing she is called to do this work is what keeps her motivated, but her spiritual practices and weekly visits to her spiritual center is what keeps her going. Emily tells Rev. Dr. TLC about some of the toxic experiences she endured and what led her to raising awareness of harmful work environments. Before the break, Emily also talked about the community she discovered with women of color who were going through similar experiences.

Segment 2

Rev. Dr. TLC continues her discussion with Emily on racism women of color experience in the workplace. Rev. Dr. TLC says people tend to focus on the intent and not the impact. Emily shares some unfortunate experiences women of color endure that have major impacts. Despite the diversity and inclusion movement, microaggression hasn’t improved since 2019 for women of color. Emily tells us the subtle and not subtle ways women of color are made to feel unqualified and insignificant amongst their white counterparts. Rev. Dr. TLC and Emily continue to talk about the impact these toxic environments have on women of color and how companies and institutions can use cultural sensitivity training to better resolve the issues.

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC continue their discussion on discrimination against women of color in the workplace. She talks about stereotypes that are commonly linked to black women and how it can affect how they are perceived by their management and coworkers. Emily talks about the effects of microaggression and how it can lead to anxiety and depression. She talks about taking action and speaking up against toxic behavior. Rev. Dr. TLC and Emily give techniques and ways to tackle microaggression. Emily advises listeners who are experiencing these issues to trust yourself and know when to speak up. Rev. Dr. TLC applauds Emily for the work she’s been doing. She’s taken her challenging experiences and found ways to help other women of color find their voice and build their confidence.

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLc and Emily discuss the issues around DEI. Emily shares her experience with DEI and explains how it often misses the point. She talks about looking internally and ways that we can hold up the system of oppression. Emily says three quarters of white employees are allies for women of color; yet fail to speak up when they see biases or provide opportunities for advancements. She informs the listeners what services her company offers and how to get in contact. You can find Emily’s company at forwardeverglobal.com. You can reach Emily personally at Linkedin at Emily R. Williams.

We've talked about racism bleeding into every area of our lives and culture including academia, medical care, the workplace, and more. What about the absence of influence of BIPOC in the spheres that produce and package vital information fed to the public? There is a harmful lack of diversity in publishing, specifically concerning non-fiction writing. 

We will dig into the arena of publishing, the ways in which the voices of BIPOC writers are stifled, the negative impact of those voices being unheard, and the value of those perspectives when they receive the spotlight and recognition deserved.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Bryna Haynes, as they discuss how to increase the visibility of marginalized writers in the publishing world.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show asking her audience to join her in finding their breath and taking a moment to center themselves. She introduces her guest Bryna Haynes who is the founder of World Changers Media. Rev. Dr. TLC shares some of Bryna’s impressive background before asking her what are some ways that Bryna keeps herself grounded. She expresses how it’s a process with daily bumps and hiccups. Bryna tells Rev. Dr. TLC how she believed she was surrounded by individuals who had internalized racism including herself because of the lack of understanding that people of color have different life experiences. Rev. Dr. TLC defines the meaning of internalized racism and how it’s not commonly used to refer to white people. It was a learning moment that can be heard towards the end of the segment.

Segment 2

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Bryna continue to talk about the effects of the system pertaining to people of color. Bryan talks about her first marriage that ended in her 30’s and how that experience led her to question her views on the world. Bryna tells rev. Dr. TLC how she was blinded in a way because she began to view the world through her narrow lens. She explains how the middle class mentality to pull yourself up by your bootstraps can be very damaging. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Bryna how she pushes BIPOC writers to openly express themselves. Bryna explains that her job is not to shape an author's idea to make people comfortable, her goal is to take their ideas as far as it can go. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Bryna how her team finds a balance when helping authors with their voice.

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Bryna continue to discuss how publishing companies push POC voices out into the world. Bryna shares her mission as a transformational nonfiction publishing company and how they strive to change someone's mind on a topic. Bryna says to stand behind your voice and own it because her company is more concerned with the structure of the content and that it has strong grammar. Rev. Dr. TLC makes a point to explain how as a black woman she has to be conscious of how she shows up in her professional life. She shares her experience in writing her new book on dismantling racism which is coming soon. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about the experience she had when deciding on a book cover and the conscious choices she had to make to make sure her message was clearly understood. She also shared how her friends and colleagues of all races were vocal about certain designs for the book. Rev. Dr. TLC expressed how they were ultimately right, which led her to ask Bryna if she is afraid to have difficult conversations with authors when editing their work. Bryna shares that her publishing company collaborates with their authors ensuring that their idea is clearly understood, so difficult conversations will come up but it shouldn't take away from the experience. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC told Bryna how sometimes people fear having those conversations because of their biased ideas around black people and how they would react. She says we have to be in a space where we are willing to have those discussions.

Segment 4

In the final segment Bryna shares her experience working with a client when they were deciding if they should put his photo on the cover of the book. Bryna expressed her excitement at first until she realized how much it can affect book sales until they had the difficult conversation. Rev. Dr. TLC and Bryna discuss how visibility is such a change for POC and how it’s a conscious decision that they make. They also talk about how POC authors can be placed in a box when discussing certain topics. Rev. Dr. TLC explains her expertise in many fields but feels racism is interwoven in everything that she feels passionate about, bringing the ways the system handicaps black people to light and dismantling it. Before the end of the show, Bryna shares her website, World Changers.Media, where you can get in contact with Bryna Haynes

We are witnessing systems—white supremacy and patriarchy—breaking down all around us. Unfortunately, when systems of oppression are challenged, they rear up and create chaos. Like a living thing, they begin fighting for survival, and it may seem we are going backwards, not forwards. So what do we do in the face of this chaos? ⁣

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Tracie Jae and Monette Chilson, as they discuss how we can break down the ways in which we are enmeshed in the systems of white supremacy and patriarchy, and how we can adjust accordingly. Tracie Jae and Monette Chilson will share how their class assists in disentangling ourselves from a lifetime of conditioning and oppressive messaging.⁣

@monettechilson on Instagram, Twitter & FB

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guests back to the show, Monette Chilson and Tracie Jae. Monette and Tracie completed a course, Liberation, that took a look at patriarchy and white supremacy. Tracie explains how they are one system, and that because we’ve been fighting against them separately it ultimately gives them more power. She says we can make a bigger impact by solving the problem together. Rev. Dr. TLC makes a point about having open communication and being able to hear one another. She talks about the relationship between Monette and Tracie; how they must have had some kind of openness and willingness to listen to one another. 

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC clarifies her meaning of equity and how it’s meant to make sure a group has their fair share. She mentions how it’s not a particular attack on one group but we must acknowledge that the system is a white male system that doesn’t work for all. Tracie adds that the white men that are in her friend group are there because they understand the system that they’ve supported has kept black women oppressed. Tracie and Monette discuss their course, Liberation: Freeing Ourselves From Racism and Patriarchy. Tracie explains the steps of the course and how participants were able to examine themselves and what ways we take in the system. Monette talks about a survey created by Tracie that helped understand how ready participants were for the course and their ideas around problematic systems. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest spoke about the demographics and if it affected the course in any way.

Fear. Avoidance. Division. The safest path can feel like the one without dialogue in conversations about equity and diversity. What if you offend the other person? What if they challenge your beliefs? What if you ruin a relationship?

Dr. Dome’s process makes space for vulnerability and helps participants engage in empathetic dialogue. Conflict is normal and survivable, and you don’t need special skills or experience to navigate it—you just need practice. Compassionate Dialogue is a step-by-step guide that shows how to lean into difficult conversations, recognize the role emotions play when we are not in control of them, and create a solid foundation for change, progress, healing, and resolution. When it comes to hard topics, effective communication skills are an asset, vulnerability is necessary, and forgiveness is vital. 

In Let’s Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things), communication expert and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome provides you with a framework to recognize feelings, interrupt flawed patterns, and repair relationships. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Dome as they discuss how this framework can be utilized in business, education, and communities throughout the country.

Website: https://drnancydome.com

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/DrNancyDome

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC asks her audience to take a moment to find our breath. She asks us to tune in to that which gives you life and to connect with divine wisdom to help prepare us for today’s topic. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Dr. Nancy Dome, an author, speaker, and co-founder of Epic Education Center. Dr. Nancy has been involved in education for over three decades. She has worked with Rev. Dr. TLC throughout the years, training educators on racial equity. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr. Nancy what keeps her grounded during challenging times. Dr. Nancy stays committed to the children who depend on her. She finds being in nature has a way of keeping her balanced. Rev. Dr. TLC shares how difficult it can be to talk about race to groups where everyone isn’t open to the discussion. Before the break, Dr. Nancy shares a touching story about a student who was going through a difficult time but eventually found his way. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr. Nancy what inspired her new book, Let’s Talk About Race and Other Hard Things. Dr. Nancy shares how protocol, compassion, and dialogue has been a pillar to the foundation of what she teaches out in the field; publishing this book was a way to reach a bigger audience. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr. Nancy if there is a specific conversation she remembers from her training that had a negative impact. Dr. Nancy expresses her disapproval of passive body language and how it can disrupt the group. Dr. Nancy says you have to believe most people are good and assume positive intentions. That way you can ask better questions. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC shares a personal experience she had with a woman who used inappropriate language during her training. Rev. Dr. TLC expressed how she and the other people of color felt uncomfortable in that moment and she knew she needed to confront the woman. After sometime Rev. Dr. TLC was able to confront the lady who later apologized through email.  

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy continue to discuss the importance of compassion and protocol when met with difficult conversations. Dr. Nancy mentions a review she read in her book from a woman who identified as white and expressed how angry she was at her community. Dr. Nancy talks about how anger doesn't inspire change. Her role as an educator is to create a space where people can be vulnerable and say what they want to say. Dr. Nancy advises people not to take things personally and give people the benefit of the doubt. Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy discuss the meaning of repair in Dr. Nancy’s book Let’s Talk About Race and Other Hard Things. Dr. Nancy tells us how we can mend a relationship through healthy communication but sometimes there’s nothing else to repair and we are forced to separate. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy briefly spoke on cancel culture and the difference between accountability and rehabilitation. 

Segment 4

In the final segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy talk about forgiveness. Dr. Nancy shares how hard it can be to forgive someone who wronged you but ultimately it's giving peace of mind for ourselves. She tells us how we've been conditioned in society to avoid heavy topics but how it’s important for us to lean in on those conversations in order to break new ground. Rev. Dr. TLC shares her progress over the years and how she has managed her emotions by not taking things personally. Dr. Nancy expresses when it’s necessary to have difficult conversations and knowing when to walk about. Before the break, Dr. Nancy tells the audience where to find her book Let’s Talk About Race and Other Hard Things and how to reach her for more information at her website DrNancyDome.com. She leaves us with a quote from Kamala Harris: “Our unity is our strength and diversity is our power.”

The popularity of practicing mindfulness, meditation, and promoting peace has surged in mainstream culture in recent years.

If the ideas and practices of meditation, as well as racial equity, have had such an impact on our culture, then why is social peace still so far removed from our reality? 

Peace is often performed, but not lived. What is the difference between doing peace and being peaceful? 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Sister Dr. Jenna, Ann Dinan, and Rev. Carolyn Wilkins as they discuss “the missing concept” between connection to our higher consciousness and social/racial justice situations.

A peaceful world requires building safe and loving environments, but that requires the builders to have a true connection to what peace and love are. That’s where meditation comes in.

http://deeperleadershipinstitute.com/about-ann-dinan/ 

https://www.inspirationalministries.org

https://www.americameditating.org 

https://www.meditationmuseum.org

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show by welcoming her audience and telling us her goal where she hopes to uncover, dismantle and eradicate racism. Before introducing her guests Rev. Dr. TLC gives us a brief introduction on today’s episode; where we look at mediation as a tool when dismantling racism. She asks the audience to try to center ourselves and find our breath; asking us to connect with our divine wisdom and sacred intelligence. She explains it’s that divine part of you that helps you to make intelligent choices. Rev. Dr. TLC asks the question, where does mediation show up when we talk about racial equality? She introduces her phenomenal guests, Sr. Dr. Jenna, Rev. Carolyn Wilkins, and Dr. Ann Dinan.  Sr. Dr. Jenna recently released her book, Meditation Intimate Experiences with the Divine Through Contemplative Practices, with her collaborators Rev. Wilkins, Dr. Dinan and Rev. Dr. TLC. Rev. Dr. TLC lists some of their accolades before jumping into this enlightened discussion. Sr. Dr. Jenna is the Founder and Director of the Brahma Kumaris  meditation Museum located in Washington, DC. Rev. Carolyn Wilkins is the Founder and spiritual Director of Inspirational Ministries. Dr. Ann is a certified executive coach. She helps us understand the deepest levels of peace and peacefulness. Rev. Dr. TLC explains how we can use mediation as a tool for grounding. Before the break, Sr. Dr. Jenna shares the message behind Rama Kumari where she looks to investigate the value of the soul. 

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC talks about shared humanity and seeing the divinity in everyone. She asks her guests how we use mediation and our spirituality to help dismantle racism. Rev. Carolyn shares her activism during the time of the muder of George Floyd. She participated in a program called Breathe With Me which was a meditative approach to help process their pain. Carolyn discusses ways her program would check in on individuals for emotional support and how she doesn’t see that happen out in the world often. She tells us how breathing and meditation helped calm the emotionally hurt people she worked with. Sr. Jenna tells Carolyn what made her program so powerful for her. Sr. Jenna appreciated the message of understanding how powerful our breath can be at a time when we see a man pleading they can’t breathe. Sr. Jenna believes there needs to be a spiritual reawakening that can help us move the prejudice energy out of the narrative. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC shares why she practices breath work before starting each show. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Dr. Ann shares her experience as an adoptive mother of two African American children with very different appearances. She began to observe racism through a different lens where it led her to a journey of undoing and then doing. She searched for more around peace and practicing peace, which led her to Sr. Jenna and Rev. Carolyn. Dr. Ann explains that her work is meant to connect meditation practices to peacefulness with the purpose of dismantling racism. Rev. Dr. TLC points out that when we self-reflect and connect with the soul determines our impact and how we respond to the world. She tells us the value of connecting with our higher selves and higher consciousness. Before the break, Dr. Jenna explains the meaning of algae which is an acronym that stands for anger, lust, greed, attachment, and ego. It’s a useful tool to use when you see your actions are influenced by those words. 

Segment 4

In the final segment, Rev. Dr. TLC continues the conversation with her guests about soul consciousness. Rev. Dr. TLC asks the question, where does accountability fall in place with forgiveness? Sr. Dr. Jenna comments that if you hurt and you hurt someone else you’ll feel the pain first. She points out that it’s not about forcing accountability to a person with a lack of knowledge and understanding. Sr. Dr. Jenna shares why, with the help of the other ladies, she created Meditation Intimate Experiences with the Divine Through Contemplative Practices. Sr. Dr. says when you become a better version of yourself it becomes difficult to stay quiet. Before the end of the segment, each lady shares their process in writing the book. You can get in touch with Sr. Dr. Jenna, Rev. Carolyn, and Dr. Ann by going to their websites which are listed above.

There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do. The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best results.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Monica Rodgers as they say “Yes to the Mess”! They will be delving into the importance of being willing to have messy conversations and accepting that there will be mistakes made on the journey. Being willing to grow means giving yourself permission to dive into the deep end of all the resources at your disposal and preparing for revelations as you peel back the layers of your own privilege.

Website:http://jointherevelation.com  

Podcast: http://podcast.jointherevelation.com 

Email: hello@jointherevelation.com 

Twitter: @trpwoman

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Segment 1

Before jumping into this intense discussion about perfectionism, Rev. Dr. TLC guides her audience and guest, Monica Rodgers, in a breathing exercise as a way to center ourselves and connect with our sacred intelligence. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Monica Rodgers as an advocate for the full actualization of women. She loves to inspire women to “just say yes.”  Monica is the host of the Revelation Project podcast and a life coach for women. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica introduce the topic for today’s episode. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica what keeps her grounded when her work becomes challenging. Monica responds by saying yes to the mess, which allows her to accept that we don’t have to have it all handled. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica discuss how women are sometimes subjected to fit a specific narrative that can lead to feelings of unworthiness or being less than our male counterparts. Monica shares that if you don’t take the opportunity to engage in a messy conversation,  you are abandoning yourself because there is something greater on the other side of the messiness. If you don’t deal with it in the moment you are going to stay in the mess even longer. 

Segment 2 

Monica shares with Rev. Dr. TLC, a time she describes as a dark night for the soul. Monica talks about a moment in her life where everything seemed to be falling apart. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica how she thinks she got there and her response was that she was not listening to her inner voice or following the signs leading to a crisis. Monica talks about resisting all femine aspects of herself and discovering why. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica suggest giving yourself the permission to be curious and offer some compassion for the things you don’t have the answers for. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica talk about living in discomfort and how we can show up to help dismantle racism. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica continue their discussion on trance of unworthiness and how it relates to dismantling racism. Monica explains the connection between religious trauma and trance of unworthiness. They also talk about the pressures they face to fit the perfectionist narrative. Monica mentions the three P’s (pretty, proper, and polite) that she sees as a trend in white women’s personality. When compared to white women, black women give themselves permission to be in the mess. Monica speaks on the tolerance of women and how it can affect their day-to-day life. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica how she sees life after those dark days when she thought she had it all. 

Segment 4

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica talk about steps women can take for inner work. First, recognizing the importance of understanding our body and listening to the clues they are sending them. Begin to be familiar with uncomfortable sensations and lean in to them if you are presented with a subject or conversation that is not in your comfort level. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica continue to talk about being in more alignment with your femininity. You thrive more because of our relationships. Don’t be afraid to indulge in the messiness and stray away from perfectionism. You can learn more about Monica at her website and all social media platforms under the name RevelationWoman.

Racism and its complexities are continuously unfolding and being deciphered. Such a large-scale and nuanced cultural phenomenon needs to be analyzed from all possible angles if we wish to dismantle the systems that it dominates. 

The study of the infinite world of physics has uncovered and solved countless scientific problems. Is there a way it can be applied to the concept of racism, and used to eradicate it? 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, applied physics expert, Jennifer Hough! They will examine the physics behind the change, contrast, action, and awakening. Can our differences catalyze permanent positive change? How can we use physics to achieve quantum leap results in the journey of dismantling racism? 

WEBSITE - www.thewideawakening.com 

FB - https://www.facebook.com/WideAwakening/

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC  begins the show with a weekly breathing exercise as a way to help center ourselves during difficult conversations. She then introduces her guest and friend, Jennifer Hough. Jennifer is the author of the book Unstuck and President of Wide Awakening. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about attending a workshop held by Jennifer. Rev. Dr. TLC speaks highly of Jennifer’s expertise and expressed where her inspiration for Dismantle Racism came from. Jennifer shares her passion in physics and how it can connect to dismantling racism. She continues to talk about her mission and how she focuses on helping others understand their purpose and ways in which they can affect a positive change.   

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer discuss what it takes to create a movement. Jennifer defines a movement as something that includes all. She adds that in order to see a successful movement your timing has to be right, she also mentions consistently being “for something” and showing vulnerability is what it takes to create change. Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer talk about preparing yourself for those who are against your perspective and allowing yourself to have an open mind and heart. Before the break, Jennifer begins to talk about the foundational purpose of physics that connects to our spirituality. She explains how our reality is all tied together by love and gravity. Jennifer gives a visual explanation of the double slit experiment that shows us how we can lead with our biases and possibly fall in line to fit in with society, which can perpetuate the cycle of racism. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer continue to talk about the double slit experiment and its connection to spirituality. Jennifer begins to talk about the importance of our mindset and how we can’t live in fear. She talks about having a single focus like Martin Luther King and being relentless about your mission will create change. She adds that we are creators at a subatomic level and it’s within us to see change if we live up with a vision. Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer talk about the importance of an evidence journal and how it can help you visualize change. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer talk about the negative effects of living in fear and shame. Fear becomes the solution to staying stagnant and not living out our full potential. Instead use fear as a fuel to expand your perspective and create change. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about models of expansion that are available to us in our history books. Jennifer reiterates the importance of an evidence journal. She also mentions, from personal research, that the world is not stuck in its ways. Before the end of the show Jennifer shares her major takeaways with the audience and where to find her new book Unstuck. You can find Jennifer Hough on her website or through social media platforms.

We must remember that racism is a means to hoard power. How does one ensure that certain people are robbed of their power? One does so by robbing them of their health, their wits, and their families (one's first ever support system). During the crack epidemic, sanctioned and perpetuated by the United States Government, black communities were torn apart. The disease of addiction throws lives into chaos. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Justin Reeves (JD the Author) as they discuss the unceasing effects of being at the mercy of "the streets" and how it results in an ongoing cycle of generational trauma, oppression, poverty, and mental suffering. JD the Author is a motivational speaker and writer of "Post Traumatic Streets Disorder", and a survivor of the streets himself. How can the cycle be survived and broken?

Instagram: @ _jdtheauthor 

website: www.jdtheauthor.com

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Segment 1

Rev Dr. TLC begins the show by asking her audience to find their breath as a way to tune in and center themselves. She then introduces her guest Justin Reeves, also known as JD the Author. JD is a single father of three boys and Author of Post Traumatic Streets Disorder. Rev. Dr. TLC asks JD what are some practices that keep him grounded while overcoming these challenging obstacles. JD talks about his faith in God and how it helped restore his faith in the world. JD talks about his upbringing and having a drug addicted mother. He was put into the system as a baby and was adopted by ten. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and JD talked about the lure of the streets and how they get the addicted of young kids. JD describes it as a brotherhood or a bond and a way to protect yourself in the neighborhood. He also spoke of his experiences in juvy. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC reads a quote from JD’s book Post Traumatic Streets Disorder, which talks about growing up in the streets and feeling like the odds are being stacked against you. JD describes it as being forced to play Russian roulette and not dying. JD breaks down the meaning of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it stems from the normalization of pain and suffering. Rev. Dr. TLC asks JD what's one of the worst experiences he has seeing a crime. JD reflects back to his younger years at the park. He was nine years old when he heard a fight break out and saw someone pull out a gun, shooting a man dead. JD talks about the violence he endured and how he had to eventually change his mindset in order to get himself out of the streets. Before the break, JD discusses how he found his passion in writing and how in many ways it led to his healing. 

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and JD discuss the importance of changing your mindset in order to see change in yourself. JD talks about getting himself out of the streets and following his dreams and passions by changing his way of thinking. Rev. Dr. TLC spoke about traumatic experiences and how it can affect how we make choices in the future. JD told an experience from his childhood when he was forced to stay outside by his foster parents, who wouldn’t let him use the bathroom. He soiled himself and was forced to go back outside to play in his dirty clothes where he was bullied and humiliated by his peers.  Rev. Dr. TLC shared with the audience how this trauma can follow you into your adult life and affect the way you chose to live your life. JD talked about his history with crime and how his environment and lack of representation led him to believe he was nothing more than a delinquent. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and JD spoke about being complacent and how it can lead you to not living your full potential. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and JD talk about overcoming the odds. JD mentions he took courses and surrounded himself around intelligent people where he wasn't afraid to ask questions. He talks about finding support in therapy and in his business coach and finding the confidence to create his own publishing company. Rev. Dr. TLC reads another passage from JD’s book Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which talked about understanding failing is not failure. It’s never too late to start over. You can find JD on all social media platforms and on his book tour coming soon.

The impact of anti-blackness and colorism has been worldwide. Those with lighter skin are systematically and culturally favored in virtually every community of color, including those of Latin descent. 

The supremacy of whiteness and Western culture has had significant effects on the ways that Latinx people are treated by others outside of their communities as well as how they interact with each other within. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Daisy Torres, as they discuss colorism within the Latinx community, identifying as Puerto Rican, and the nuances of being born on the island versus the mainland, being bilingual versus speaking English only, and the struggles of imposter syndrome.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest soon to be Dr. Daisy Torres. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about Daisy’s background. Having over 20 years in education, Daisy is dedicated to working with young people and being a voice for bilingual students. In 2019, Daisy published her first book I’ll See You On The Bridge, a bilingual children’s book that is great for pet lovers. She is the co-host of the podcast Cultural Flipside with former guest Kevin Booker. Daisy tells the audience how she became so passionate about her work and what keeps her grounded. She talks about her upbringing and how her parents instilled values shaped her as a student. Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss the issues in the education system and how they are not fully prepared for bilingual students. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss ways people of color show up and how they can perpetuate the cycle. They also mentioned how people of color are made to feel conscious of how they present themselves. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss how it’s common to see foriegn students not embrace their culture whether that be due to parental upbringing or the education system. Rev. Dr. TLC notices how the education system does not immerse it’s students in foriegn languages. Daisy mentions personal experiences of when authoritative figures suppress you from speaking their native language. Rev. Dr. TLC tells how it perpetuates the cycle of white supremacy and maintains the elitist mentality. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Daisy mention ways the education system can embrace bilingual students. They also talk about the effects of not embracing bilingual students and how an individual can fall behind academically when they are not properly supported. 

Segment 3

In this segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss ways in which school systems can develop ways to get to know their students without stripping their culture, whether that be by suppressing them from speaking their native tongue or not having the tools to communicate with foreign students in their native tongue. Rev. Dr. TLC connects these issues to former students who were forced to repeat courses because their degree wasn’t good enough for western culture. “It’s time for educators to say” “enough is enough'', says Rev. Dr. TLC. It’s time to devote time and money into translators and other tools that can help support forigne students. Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy segway the conversation to Daisy's book, I’ll See You On The Bridge. A bilingual children’s book that tells the story of a griefing boy who misses his dog, Lily. She created this book as a way to help educators and parents talk about grief with children. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss the issues of colorism within the Latinx community and the subtle comments or statements that are made within the community that perpetuate the cycle of glorifying western influences and culture. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Daisy talks about some practices she’s noticed within the education system that stems from colorism. She talks about not seeing enough darker skin leaders with a voice or platform. Before the end of the segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss Daisy’s video podcast, Cultural Flipside. You can find the show on Facebook or Youtube. It’s a conversational show with professionals where they embrace their authentic self and talk about real issues within their communities. You can find Daisy Torres on Twitter or Facebook.

The end result of this process can have a profound impact on our spiritual awakening, 

especially as it relates to unraveling racism, past and present.

Journey with Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Hillary Larson, who will share her spiritual awakening and how unraveling racism prompted her to open a literacy center for gang kids.

She will share her discovery of family history that revealed the displacement of people of color from their homes and how this knowledge informs her commitment to dismantle racism.

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Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Monette Chilson, as they discuss the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and racism.

Monette argues that if one has difficulty seeing God as anything other than male, they likely have difficulty seeing God as anything other than white. Monette will discuss her partnership with Girl God Books and her passion to expand the worldview of how God is perceived and experienced.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show centering her audience with a breathing exercise. She then introduced her guest Monette Chilson. Chilson is part of a publishing group with Trisha Hendron where they publish books that focus on powerful women. Chilson is also active in the yoga community where she has written books and published in yoga magazines. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Chilson what grounds her. Chilson shares her biggest practice is breathing. Rev Dr. TLC and Chilson express how certain breathing techniques can make a difference on our body. Chilson shared how she found her passion, she talks about growing up in southern Texas and learning about religion where it is more male centric. She studied women missionaries hoping to find connections there, but didn’t connect with the words she was taught. By her mid twenties, Chilson stepped away from religion and found yoga. Before the break, Rev Dr. TLC shared a personal experience where people did not respect her position as a pastor and were looking for a male figure to lead.  

Segment 2

In this segment, Rev. Dr. TLC shared a passage that questions the roles of men and women in the bible. Chilson expresses her discomfort with the bible how certain stories undermine the role women play in society and culture, pointing to them as the originators of sin from Eve’s tempting Adam to partake in the forbidden fruit. She mentions Sofia, a character that came to her during a time where Chilson was trying to reconcile the two aspects of her life; yoga and religion. Chilson went on to talk about adapting the story of Lilith. She explored the story of Lilith as a way to create a voice for women who don’t submit. Before the break, Chilson shared how her religious community has received her work. She expresses that her mother is her biggest supporter while her father is proud but doesn’t fully understand the message.

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Chilson continue to talk about the connections within religion, racism and the patriarchy. They begin to discuss the lack of inclusivity of race and gender surrounding religion. Rev. Dr. TLC tells a brief story of Noah and his sons. Rev. Dr. TLC explains that Noah’s sons were cursed and the Children of Ham were described to be darker. Leading to the perception that black people are cursed because of the color of their skin. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Chilson express how we continue to perpetuate the cycle when we fail to correct our actions and language.

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC mentions a workshop that Chilson will be a part of that begins January 13th, 2022. Chilson expresses her purpose and why she wanted to partner with her friend, Traci, to help continue to tell women’s stories and lived experiences. Rev. Dr. TLC and Chilson continue to talk about the workshop and what people can expect from the course. Before the end of the segment, Chilson offers some advice for people who are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start in dismantling racism. She suggests starting with your bookshelf and getting rid of works that don’t align with your beliefs because words and perspectives matter. Rev. Dr. TLC says it can be a positive experience because it can open you up to see things differently.

The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best results.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Tracie Jae as they say “Yes to the Mess!" They will be delving into the importance of being willing to have messy conversations and accepting that there will be mistakes made on the journey.

Being willing to grow means giving yourself permission to dive into the deep end of all the resources at your disposal and preparing for revelations as you peel back the layers of your own privilege.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show by introducing her guest, Traci Jae, who is also known as the “Quiet Rebel”. Traci Jae has started conversations to help change the status quo. She created 100 Voices, a guided conversation where women shared their personal cultural experiences.Traci Jae shares her go to practices for grounding herself. Silence is a way for Traci Jae to clear her mind and reset. She also mentions the Labyrinths Society where she currently serves as the region's representative. She shares that labyrinth is a way for her to meditate. Lastly, Traci Jae blows bubbles as a way to remember her breath and a way to watch the things that hinder her float away. Before the break, Traci Jae shares how she got the nickname “Quiet Rebel”. She connects the name to being an introvert and fighting against injustice. Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Rae discuss ways to get involved and use your voice

Segment 2

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Rae discuss how Traci Rae curated 100 Voices. Traci Rae talks about her doubts in developing the event when it came close to the date and failed to reach her goal. Traci shared a moment she had while walking the labyrinth in her city three days before the event. She talks about a powerful message that made her realize she was concerned about the wrong thing. Before the break, Traci Rae discusses reaching her goal, the success of the event, and how it landed her an offer to repeat the project in Seattle.

Segment 3

Traci Jae lists honest, urgent, meaningful, and nuance as the meaning of h.u.m.a.n. They discuss what urgent means to Traci Jae. She defines urgency as something of personal importance. She clarifies that urgency doesn't have to equal abruptness. It’s an internal alert to take action. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Jae talk about the meaning of nuance, the concept of centering one's lived experience. They talked about the hierarchy of despair, putting personal pain above others.

Segment 4

In the last segment, Traci Rae explains her acronym for love. She says Listen, Observe your own biases, Venture into unfamiliar territory, and Expect the best. Traci Rae believes following those guides can help for a healthy conversation; no matter the subject. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Traci Jae how she gets people to acknowledge their own biases. Traci Jae says noticing when something makes internal bells go off; maybe there's a bias to be addressed. Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Jae discuss Traci Jae’s project, Liberation: Freeing ourselves from racism and patriarchy, with friend and co-creator Monica Chilson. It is a six week program that begins January 13th, 2022. At the end of the segment, Traci Jae left us with a blessing. “Thank you & Amen”.

But true racial equity in higher education does not mean inserting BIPOC into systems built on ideals of white supremacy and celebrating when they survive those systems. It means building institutions with values and procedures that are meant to give everyone an equal chance to succeed and thrive.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Rev. Michael A. Hunt as they discuss what needs to be done to eradicate racism in higher education. They will examine Rev. Hunt’s journey to developing the Holistic Critical Mentoring theoretical framework, including The McNair Scholars Program & dismantling the GREs (Graduate Record Examinations). 

A key to dismantling racism in higher education is to remove barriers that were created to limit racial diversity in higher education and that maintain the status quo of white supremacy.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLc introduces her guest Rev. Michael Hunt. Hunt is an educator and holistic critical mentor. Hunt works with students at the McNair Scholars Program with the University of Maryland. Hunt is studying to obtain his PHD at UMBC for Language Literature and Culture. Hunt shares what keeps him grounded while fighting for justice. Hunt talks about his ancestors and how he looks to them for guidance. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt talk about the importance of knowing your ancestors and where you came from. Before the break, Hunt talks about the Mcnair program and how it is geared towards first generation and low income students.

Segment 2

Coming back from the break, Hunt shares what fills his passion in his profession. Connecting with the students' lived experiences brings him back to when he was a student at the program and the mentors who were invested in him. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt talk about Hunt’s passion to help others. They went on to discuss the progression of the students and how their test scores are affected. Hunt begins to talk about creating a space where students learn to advocate for themselves. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt connect cultural differences and how black children are brought up and conditioned not to advocate for themselves. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discuss trauma and how it follows and affects you throughout life unless you acknowledge it and learn to do the personal work.

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt continue their conversation on stereotype threat. They go on to talk about how trauma can affect a black student's performance and why we should recognize some tests should be out of the curriculum. Hunt talks about UMBC and the resources they are providing for their students to succeed. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discussed the importance of understanding the depths of systemic racism.

Segment 4

In this last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discuss more on Hunt’s holistic mentoring model. Hunt talks about how it requires self reflection. He says it centers the voice of the mentee and teaches the mentor. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discuss Hunt’s definition of white supremacy. Before the end of the show, Hunt talks about his silent protest and his disappointment in the education system. Hunt ended the show with wise words: “For all those listening, go knowing that you are more than enough. That you have what it takes. You are surrounded by a community of people that not only loves you but are rooting for you and will also help you in dismantling those things that are hindering your blessing. Go forth knowing you are loved.”

The same crimes against humanity will be committed over and over until the truth of those events are transparently inspected.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Rev. Dr. Steven R. Jungkeit as they discuss un-silencing the past by discovering forgotten truths of local (white) communities and telling stories that have been ignored, overlooked, or suppressed. We will dissect how communities come to tell the stories about themselves that they do, while difficult and painful truths are often occluded. Imagine how we can confront painful or shameful aspects of one's past, or in the history of one's community, in such a way as to feel not torn down, but lifted up.

What would it mean to create a flourishing society not only for a few, but for everyone?

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show setting up the focus for today’s episode. She talks about the importance of history and the difficulties White Americans tend to have when the topic of past history is brought up. Rev. Dr. TLC suggests informing people more on past history in order to move forward. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Rev. Dr. Steven Jungkeit. Rev. Dr. Jungkiet. Received his doctorate at Yale University. He has taught social ethics at Harvard Divinity School and is the Author of Space in Modern Theology. Rev. Dr. TLC begins the discussion by asking Rev. Dr. Jungkiet what practices he uses to keep himself grounded. Before the break they discussed how Rev. Dr. Jungkiet found his passion in social justice.  

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Rev. Dr. Jungkeit discuss having personal responsibility as a white person for what is happening in the present day. Rev. Dr. Jungkeit talks about the importance of learning about our past and how it shapes who we are and the conditions in which we live. Rev. Dr. TLC and Rev. Dr. Jungkeit began to talk about wearing “blinders” that protect the American image. Rev. Dr. Jungkeit talks about learning the history of his community and his initial resistance in learning the truth about the past but expresses that it is necessary to shed the pride and learn where we came from. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Rev. Dr. Jungkeit continued the discussion on taking responsibility and the privilege of opting out and maintaining blinders.  

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Rev. Dr. Jungkeit continue to talk about Dr. Jungkeit’s community and the stories that were uncovered. Rev. Dr. TLC shares the importance of language and how the words we use create the narrative that we tell. Rev. Dr. Junkeit expresses that most of his community has been fairly receptive to the history that has been shared. He mentions how there’s a distribution of witness stones on Lyme St. that share the history of the town and how it was built. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Rev. Dr. Jungkeit discusses the steps in which Dr. Jungkeit and his community have taken to broaden diversity in his city. He talks about advocating for affordable housing and welcoming refugees from afghanistan for a better living. Dr. Jungkeit talks about the expectations of educating the community and uncovering history. Before the end of the show, Rev. Dr. Jungkeit tells the audience how to reach him.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Eric Sarver, Esq. as they explore solutions to this issue and talk about how employers need to learn how to uproot and stave off such discrimination in their workplace through proper communication - with their own management, with employees, and with individual workers - about experiences with racism in the workplace.

They will discuss what the federal, state, and municipal laws prohibit as being unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, and why having a strong focus on eradicating workplace racism is a win-win scenario for employers and employees.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show introducing her guest and the topic for today’s episode. Attorney Eric Sarver is host of Talking Alternative’s Employment Law Today. Eric tells us about his background and how he started his law career. He also mentions what keeps him balanced after 22 years of practicing law. Eric states he enjoys mediateing and playing guitar as ways to escape and ground himself. He talks about growing up in Long Island and discovering his passion for employment law. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Eric discuss implicit bias in the workplace. Eric defines implicit bias and gives real time examples of how we can see it happen today. As a solution to implicit bias Eric suggests hiring experts who can create better hiring practices. 

Segment 2 

In this segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Eric continue this discussion on discrimination in the work place. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about engaging in discriminatory behavior unintentionally. Eric talks about microaggression from an employer's point and how an employee might take action. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about her personal experiences with microaggressions and how it can affect a person of color particularly a black person. Before the break, Eric discusses when an employee should take action and the steps they can take. 

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Eric continue discussing the emotional and psychological impact discrimination can have on both parties. Eric mentions the importance of human connection in his work in order to reach a conclusion. Eric talks about a personal experience with a client who stubbornly would not settle a case because he didn’t want to be labeled as a racist. Eric made a connection to this story and how implicit bias training can go a long way. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC talks about ways in which we show up and are unaware that we are perpetuating the system. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Eric discuss common mistakes employers make when confronted with a case. Eric states employers usually investigate the person presenting the case rather than investigating the root of the problem. Eric suggests to approach the situation with the mindset that discrimination is a possibility and how can it be resolved and prevented in the future. Rev. Dr. TLC and Eric also discuss common outcomes like firing employees who have been accused of negative behavior. Eric mentions how it isn’t solving anything for your company to terminate your employees. Instead look for ways to improve training on implicit bias and other discriminatory behavior. At the end of the segment, Eric left a link where to reach him and his firm. He also ended with a quote from the Dalai Lama; “There’s only two days in a year for which nothing can be done. One is called yesterday, the other is called tomorrow. So today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly, to live.”

They will discuss the interconnectedness of the anti-abortion movement, religion, and racism. Don’t miss this critical conversation and understand why single issue voting can lead to unintentionally supporting a cause that is steeped in racism.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Kate Rice. Kate is an avid runner and prize winning reporter. She covered the dawn of online travel for top travel trade magazines and consulting companies. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal both quoted her on the same day. Kate has a book, Jesus is Not a Republican: A Secular Libral Adventure with Religion, Politics and Sex. Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate discuss the things that keep Kate grounded. Kate talks about being one with nature and her personal relationship with God. Kate begins to explain the racist orgins of anti-abortion movement and religion. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate continue discussing the anti abotion movement and the connection with religion and racism. Kate tells us the result of  Brown vs. Board and how it affected the country. Rev. Dr. TLC talked about modern racism and how it is subtle and silent. She discussed how silence perpetuates racism and how it shows up differently today. Kate discussed the direct connection of Brown vs. Board and the anti abortion movement. Rev. Dr. TLC talked about critical race theory. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate spoke about how politicians injected subtle racism into their campaigns throughout the years. 

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate talk about Kate’s comment “people who anti abortion have been had.”Kate explained that they may not be racist but their vote is for racist policies. Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate talked about racist people using God and religion as a shield. Before the break Kate talked about her spiritual journey and how she became passionate on the topic. She spoke about her grandfather who fought in WWII. She talked about overt racism he witnessed as a soldier. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Kate spoke about her family who fought in WWII. She spoke about the awareness she was raised on and how those conscious traditions followed her in life. Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate discussed the missionary work we see Americans do in other countries but how there’s still work to be done here. Before the end of the show Rev. Dr. TLC and Kate discussed why it is important to speak up. In order to see change we have to talk about it.

We have spoken of the bodily, emotional, and spiritual toll living under systems of oppression takes on marginalized peoples. However that toll increases significantly when a BIPOC takes on the work of dismantling these systems on top of the task of surviving under them.

As Audre Lorde said, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and guest Marlecia Autrey as they examine how black activists and activists of color can prepare and sustain themselves for dealing with the pressures and demands of their lives. How must agents of change healthily take on the hardships of their work, care for themselves, and remember that self-care is a crucial part of their activism?

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show inviting her audience in a moment of meditation. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Marlecia Autrey. Marlecia is an educator who shares tools for people engaging in the work of dismantling racism. Marlecia tells the audience what she does to stay grounded. She shares her love of music and writing. Marlecia says prayer and meditation helps her stay committed to dismantling racism. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia talk about the importance of self-preservation. 

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia continue their discussion on having the right mindset in order to engage in our own healing. Marlecia gives us steps we can take towards self preservation. She suggests finding a place that connects with you that can lead you to a place of reflection and introspection. Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia both shared a time an educator used the N word during a speech. They discussed how they felt in that moment and how they had to honor their feelings. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia discuss understanding our inner knowing and being aware of our triggers.  

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia differentiate between a POC and POC as a facilitator. Marlecia explains how she is responsible to keep a safe space.

Staying grounded helps her stay “professional”. Rev. Dr. TLC spoke on ways it is similar, including the idea of detoxing. Marlecia encourages people to value who they are and be willing to learn and grow. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia discuss forgiving yourself and rejuvenating yourself in ways that make you learn and grow. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Marlecia discuss if there are any ways to turn off seeing or dealing with racism. Marlecia spoke of a personal experience where she had to reflect and honor her feelings. She came to a realization that some people were capable of turning off racism and she wasn't. Marlecia talks about being open to ways of possibilities to turn off. Before the end of the segment, Marlecia left us with a word: Honor who you; honor where you're going.

Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guest, Kira Genovese, 23 year old fashion designer from New York to talk about the significance of the influence of black women on American culture. Kira, who recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in Fashion Design will share about the advantages and challenges growing up with a white father and dark-skinned black mother.

She will discuss how her mother guided her in finding her place within the black community as a black woman and educating her about colorism within the Black community. Kira is inspired by the power and ability of Black women to continuously affirm their place in the world and their communities, and she will tell us how she showcases that in her designs.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show introducing her guest Kira Genovese. Kira is a 23 year old fashion designer. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design. Kira has a BAF in Fashion Design and a minor in Accessory Design. She has a passion for language and is fluent in Spanish, Mandarin and is a teacher herself Koren. Kira talks about growing up biracial and how race has been at the forefront of her life for as long as she can remember. 

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Kira continued the discussion on racial identity. Kira talked about her journey to feeling herself and not being defined by race.  She shared the difficulties she faced from both communities in accepting her for who she is. It wasn’t until college she was able to define who she wanted to be. Kira talked about her roommate who was also biracial and how she helped her come to the realization of her identity as a black woman. Rev. Dr. TLC and Kira talked about the possible differences of growing up with a white mother versus a black mother. Kira shared her experiences growing up with a black mother and grandmother and how they shaped her into the woman she is today. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Kira talked about her passion and how she always knew she wanted to be a fashion designer. Kira used fashion as a way to pay homage to the black women in her life. She spoke on personal stories relating to her classwork and how her sketches of black models were always brought to her attention. Rev. Dr. TLC and Kira talked about how her professor’s reactions to her work perpetuated the white standard that we are accustomed to follow. Before the break Kira discussed her senior thesis and how she got her inspiration. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Kira continue to discuss Kira’s experiences being a biracial fashion designer. Kira talks about her love of black women and how they are constantly reinventing.  She shared a little more on her senior thesis. Kira expressed the confusion by her professors when she proposed a story that relates King Richard II to modern day black women. In the end her work was accepted because she was committed to her conviction.

We have been miseducated in this country and are provided with limited information about the contributions of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Understanding the cultural contributions of those who came before us has the ability to empower, inspire, motivate, and activate us to manifest greatness in our lives. There is much to uncover.

Where do we start? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with her guest, Venita Reynolds who is the Cultural Arts Commissioner for the City of Pomona. Learn how art broadens our awareness and how the legacy of others such as Biddy Mason, informs the way she shows up in the world. Be inspired to learn and do more to eradicate racism in your corner of the world.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC starts the show by introducing the topic; the power of legacy and culture. She takes a minute to breathe with the audience to prepare them for controversial topics. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest, Venita Reynolds also known as Queen V.  Venita is a Cultural Artist commissioner for the City of Pomona. She is a retired nurse of forty years and is not only the pastor, but founder of the Reclaimed Queens in Blue Jeans Ministry.  Venita  and Rev. Dr. TLC discusses Venita ’s background and why she founded the ministry.  Venita  talked about needing a fresh start after losing her husband in 2018. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Venita  discussed Venita 's 5 am service that is live on Facebook Monday-Friday. 

Segment 2 

After the break,  Venita  discussed some of her family history and the steps her great grandparents and grandparents took to create a better life for their family.   Venita talked about her great grandmother birthing fifteen children and raising ten on her own on a farm in Kentucky. She went on to talk about her family property or legacy and how it was ultimately lost due to systemic racism. She explained that even though her family sold the property it felt forced and wasn't a decision that wanted to be done. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Venita  talked about the importance of the younger generation to know about generational wealth. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest  Venita  continued that discussion of property inheritance and the difficulties of keeping and or recovering the property.  Venita  shared her wants of opening a campus in Kentucky for the younger generation. She wants to build a reconstruction museum to tell the story of former slaves and the common man that once lived. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and  Venita  talked about breaking stereotypes and living your values. In order to see change you have to be the change. 

Segment 4

 Venita  discusses the research she’s been investigating and the steps she is taking to accomplish her vision. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about language and how we as a community have to be mindful of how we talk about certain things if we hope to dismantle racism. Before the end of the show, Rev. Dr. TLC and  Venita  spoke on how to honor generations that came before us.

If you do and are proud that you know of her, do you know the next tier down, and the next tier down, and so on? Do you know the history of your neighborhood and in your family?

We often celebrate about 10 Black, Hispanic, etc. folks during the months relegated to celebrate BIPOC. It makes folks, particularly white folks, feel that they have got it covered. Really, what’s been covered up is what we don’t know.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, archivist, activist, and historian Angela Todd as they discuss the importance of uncovering and saving our history, for the record. When we save these records, other people can access them and learn from and be empowered by them. It also helps us to understand our shared humanity and why we should be concerned about one another regardless of our differences.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show introducing her guest Angela Todd. Angela is an activist and historian who has worked in the academy for 18 years. She has been on a mission to preserve the history of women and their stories. Angla is shaped by the belief that every woman has a story worth sharing. Next, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Angela what keeps her grounded. She talked about being one with nature and staying outside. Her faith is in the natural world and she finds comfort in the natural cycle. Before the break Angela shared what sparked her interest in women's history. Angela talked about growing up with strong women and losing that support once she was on her own. She wanted to keep their stories alive. 

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Angela shared how Angela collects women’s history. She mentioned helping people organize their family documents and helping them sort through the items they do and don’t need. She talked about the film Hidden Figures and how Katherine Johnson’s story is a prime example of how the story changed when we added women’s stories. Angela began talking about examining Rev. Dr. TLC’s family history and the significance of her mother’s story. 

Segment 3

Back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Angela continued to talk about the importance of preserving history and passing it on to newer generations. Angela discussed how important family history can be and how it can overlap with the story of your community. Angela gave a couple recommendations to help preserve your family history. She talked about Slavery Inventory Data and International African American Museums as both projects she follows and to be good sources to push information further. Rev. Dr. TLC mentioned why it is so important to share this history of women. She says because it keeps the activist alive and gives inspiration for a new generation. 

Segment 4

In the last segment Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Angela spoke about Angela’s upbring. Even though she grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Maine, she always considered herself an ally. Angela discussed how important it is to make sure the voice of the story is the subject and is never overtaken by her own. Before wrapping up she spoke about personal recollections of times women told her their story on social progression not having a positive effect in their life.

As a result, those in medical education began to look inward toward how their systems of training and service could be perpetuating racism and the varied health inequities that physicians are ostensibly working to alleviate.

On this week's episode, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Dr. Asia McCleary-Gaddy, will discuss what Dr. McCleary-Gaddy coins as the “3C’s of medical education”; clinical skill, curriculum, and cognition. She will speak on the history and current practice of racial/ethnic corrections in patient assessment, the use of race as a proxy for other social determinants of health in research and teaching, and the cognitive processes of implicit bias and dehumanization in patient perception.

Collectively, these will demonstrate how insidious racism is in healthcare and how we can and must address racism at the individual and institutional level to create an equitable, antiracist environment.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show asking her audience to breathe. She begins to discuss her personal experience with racial tension in the medical world. She gave a brief story of visiting her doctor during the height of BLM protest and COVID. She expressed the disconnection her medical profession had for the racial stress she has been undergoing. Rev. Dr. TLC mentioned since the death of George Floyd and Brianna Taylor, public health officials and other leading medical organizations have declared a public health crisis for those experiencing racism. Those in medical education are now finding new ways to train medical professionals that are more racially sensitive and aware. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Dr. Asia McCleary Gaddy who serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at UTHealth. She is also the Assistant Professor of psychiatry at Mcgovern Medical School. Dr. Asia McCleary Gaddy coins the three c of medical education; clinical skills, curriculum, and cognition. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr.Gaddy in what ways does she ground herself? Dr. Gaddy talks about her natural love for her work and how much purpose it gives her. She adds after a long day enjoys praying and temporarily turning her mind off with reality television. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Gaddy discussed ways Dr. Gaddy inspires young kids who have lost hope. She focuses on showing kids endless possibilities and opportunities with the resources they have.

Segment 2 

Back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Dr. Asia McCleary Gaddy discussed the meaning and significance of the three C’s regarding medical racism. Dr. McCleary Gaddy breaks down the meaning of each cognitive, clinical skills, and curriculum. She connected implicit biases and how it can affect conscious behavior and impact medicine. She discussed medical education history and how racial biases have influenced the industry. She talks about a study conducted in 2016 by Hoffman and colleagues where they asked medical students questions about biological differences between African Americans and Caucasians. Even though these questions were known to be untrue, medical students believed the statistics to be true. For example a question asked, do African Americans age slower than Caucasiasn? More and more medical students believed these myths to be true in high grade levels. Dr. McCleary Gaddy also spoke on literature that is taught in medical schools that teaches cultures to dehumanize African Americans. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. McCleary Gaddy talks how racial biases can affect a patient's diagnosis.

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. McCleary Gaddy continues the conversation on racial and health inequities. Dr. McCleary spoke on the health disparities she's noticed. She talks about the common misinformation that is believed in medical school. For example, African Americans are more likely to have asthma or hypertension. She mentions that race is a social construct. Asthmas can’t be a biological factor; it can be a social factor. For example, Dr. McCleary Gaddy spoke about a predominantly black neighborhood that was known for the high number of asthma patients. She stated the connection wasn’t race, it was socioeconomic status. More people living in the community were likely to get asthma due to the medal recycle factor in the area and the toxic chemicals it would release. Before the break, Dr. McCleary Gaddy talked about the future of medicine and current students are being trained to understand the limitations in impoverished areas and how to get in the mindset of their patient in order to genuinely understand them.

Segment 4

 In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. McCleary expressed why it is so important to be informed. They talked about what you can do if you are dissatisfied with your practitioner. Dr. McCleary says there's no one answer. She says people of color should push the boundaries. She suggests patients to get a second opinion in cases of extreme health problems. She adds it’s best to come with a base understanding of what is going on so you can ask questions. Before the end of the show, they also talk about ways in which you can report malpractice and where to look regarding resources.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Ed Faruolo, as they discuss the complexities of marketing, branding, and race. Ed's professional experiences, including having served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Cigna, provide an insider's view to marketing strategies and how some companies miss an opportunity to engage more deeply in the conversation on race and in their commitment to truly create a workforce and world that is more racially equitable. Ed believes that these efforts extend beyond what we do in our professional lives and is committed to building relationships and mentoring in communities that do not have equal access to financial and other resources. We hope you will join the conversation.

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His powerful words encourage us to move from places of fear, complacency, stagnation, ignorance and more to conscious, courageous and committed actions. Often people wonder where to start and believe they are powerless to make changes to dismantle racism. Yet if each of us starts where we are, our daily choices can result in radical changes in the status quo.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Don Bliss as they reveal the ways in which we can engage in dismantling racism on a day-to-day basis. From his professional experiences as a Social Worker to his personal experiences living throughout the United States and abroad, he has made it his life’s purpose to advocate for racial and social equities. Don firmly believes that every word and deed can make a difference, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant.

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Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guest, Reverend Shannon White as they discuss the pressures of having a platform during times of uncertainty and the challenges of confronting the topic of race with congregations of various demographics.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show encouraging us to center ourselves and to breathe. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Reverend Shannon White. Shannon has been a minister for over 30 years. She has served in four congregations in NY and CT. Shannon has been a TV reporter for nine years receiving Emmy nominations along with other accolades. Currently Shannon is training with Hoffman institute to be a teacher. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Shannon how she grounds herself when trying to get through stressful days? Shannon talks about being introduced by the Hoffman institute to the ideology that you look at yourself as a quandinity. She adds there is your emotional self, intellectual self, body, and your truest form your spiritual self. Shannon takes the time to check in with each one of these pieces to ensure she stays grounded throughout the day. She also mentions that prayer and meditation helps as well. Shannon talks about tapping into those areas and how it helps ease the flow of conversation on race. She adds it’s beneficial to not be reactive.

Segment 2

After the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Shannon discuss how Shannon got involved in race related issues. Shannon talks about moving to Japan for a year after graduation to teach English. She shared her experience feeling like “the other''. She said she finally saw what it was like to be treated solely based on your race and how you look. Shannon talked about coming back to America and getting involved in wealthy whte churches. She would take people from safe environments and get them out of their comfort zone. Shannon would get them to volunteer with the homeless and other charity works. Shannon talks about traveling outside of America as a way of getting out of her own comfort zone. Before the break, Dr. Rev. TLC and Shannon discussed times shannons stories weren’t positively received from the congregation. Stating that her sermons at times were too political. 

Segment 3

After the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Shannon discuss the times Shannon’s sermons weren’t received well by some members of her church and the events leading after. Rev. Dr. TLC and Shannon discuss the common concerns within the church community when preaching sensitive topics like race. Shannon shared the effects and worries that occur when gratuitous donors decide to part ways due to “political sermons”. Shannon talks about relying on her faith during those times. She understands the fears churches experience when losing big donors but she also adds that can’t be the only concern. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Shannon begin to talk about how religion , specifically Christianity, perpetuates white supremacy. 

Segment 4

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Shannon continue the conversation on how the church keeps white supremacy alive. Shannon talks about the patterns of white sermons and how they are seen as happy and positive. She mentions that Christian theology focuses on individual sin and salvation. Rev. Dr. TLC notes that many POC clergy preach liberation theology. She talks about how black churches have to uplift their people. The segment ends with a blessing from Reverend Shannon White.

Gabe Nelson’s awakening took place in his own home, after his daughter came back from her liberal college talking about race. This new topic of conversation was out of his comfort zone but admittedly stretched his thinking in a meaningful way.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Gabe as they discuss his evolving awareness of race, specifically around the mistreated Native Americans in his state of residence, South Dakota, and the transformational effects of committing to fostering mindful consciousness.

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Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show with a spiritual breathing. It’s to remind us that we are greater than life itself. It helps center us for this dynamic conversion on dismantling racism. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about how her guest, Gabe Nelson began to wake up even more around the conversation of race because of a discussion with his teenage daughter. Gabe Nelson is a financial advisor to “solopreneurs” and self-employed individuals. He helps business owners navigate the market and teaches how to budget their business. Gabe is the host of Solopreneur Money Podcast. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Gabe what practices are used to keep himself grounded. Gabe shares his morning routine, starting his day at 5 AM to exercise and meditate. He follows his mediation with a 20-30 minute reading session of various works. Before getting to the office and journaling, Gabe likes to make breakfast for his family to start their morning. He adds that having this daily routine helps clear his head and prepare him for his day.

Before the break, Gabe talks about his awakening. He expresses his ignorance to white privilege until having a profound conversation with his daughter during the light of George Floyd. Gabe admitted that it was a hard pill to take. Hearing from his daughters that he is a privileged man when he perceived himself as a self-made man caused tension. It wasn’t until his children made him aware of the obstacles that were removed from his path by the system.

Segment 2

Coming back from the back, Rev. Dr. TLC and Gabe continue their discussion on white privilege. Gabe gives a personal perspective of his experience growing up in rural America. Rev. Dr. TLC challenges Gabe on his perspective. She pushes for clarification and understanding on the lack of speaking up. Gabe shares insight on being more aware of social injustice as a white person. At first he fails to see how his business can help dismantle racism. He asks Rev. Dr. TLC what he can do as a white man to help change the system. Rev. Dr. TLC suggests talking about race with his colleagues and friends. She also adds to support black owned businesses. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Gabe talks about being a supporter for female business owners. He made the connection to being a father of three daughters which can be why the majority of his clients are female contractors. He makes a point to add that he doesn't seek to exclude people of color from his business consciously, rather his clients come to him. Rev. Dr. TLC wanted Gabe to ask himself why that is the case. She adds that people of color put themselves in uncomfortable spaces daily. It can be reading popular novels from western history or even attending schools that are predominately white. She says it is important for non-blacks to put themselves in uncomfortable spaces in order to reach change and understanding.

Segment 4

After the break, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Gabe how he will take this conversation to his friends and colleagues? She acknowledges the sacrifices that are made when topics like this come up. We sacrifice friendships, time, and business in order to engage in this discussion and make the world a better place. Before the end of the segment Gabe shares how he can use his privilege and platform to uplift people of color. He says employing people of color and giving them a voice on his podcasts are just some of the few ways that can make a difference.

Join Reverend Dr. TLC and her guests, Ruby Avery and Sage Fortune, to discuss racism from the 'GenZennial' perspective, the impact of the HBCU experience, and how young people have been impacted by growing up with the internet’s graphic, over-saturation of violence against black and brown people.

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Segment 1

Reverend Dr. TLC starts the show with introducing her guests, daughter, Ruby Avery, and goddaughter, Sage Fortune. Ruby Avery is a senior at Howard University studying Public Relations and Spanish. Ruby is from Bristol, CT which is a predominantly white neighborhood.  Sage Fortune is an actress who graduated from Howard University. She is originally from Long Island, NY. She grew up in a diverse neighborhood where her community was predominantly black. Rev. Dr. TLC asks her guests what sacred practices they have to remain grounded and focused. Ruby spoke on the difficulties to stay grounded but how journaling, mediation, coffee and prayer are ways she uses to center herself. Sage talks about discovering yoga and using therapy as a way to escape. 

Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests discuss the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Sage mentioned how she was almost jaded because she was so accustomed to the brutality that black people have faced throughout the years. She noticed how non-blacks were forced to pay attention due to the pandemic. She had old colleagues and acquaintances reaching out; concerned about her wellbeing. Sage described it as almost being an overwhelming experience.  

Segment 2

After the break, Avery shared her experience during the BLM protests. She talked about BLM  being her first protest and how emotional it was to see her once racially insensitive childhood classmates chanting and marching for the same cause. Avery also mentioned how she is a part of an organization, Public Relations Student Society of America, that developed a panel series, Elephant in the Room. The series talked about racial issues and microaggressions in all industries from sports to healthcare. Before the break, Avery went on to talk about the microaggressions she’s experienced throughout her life from a young age. Despite being highly involved in her school and classes she continued to feel like the token black kid in high school. Attending an HBCU was really what cracked Avery’s shell. 

Segment 3

After the break, Sage talks about growing up in a diverse neighborhood in Long Island, NY. She didn't experience the same racial tension Avery experienced. Sage doesn’t question that it happened in her neighborhood but because she was more of an introvert she didn't experience those awkward interactions. Sage also praises Howard for helping her come out of her shell. Avery and Sage discussed the benefits of attending a HBCU. They talk about the guidance and support they receive from allum. 

Segment 4

After the break, Rev. Dr. TLC asks her guests how their experience with an HBCU has prepared them for life after college. Avery and Sage share about finding their confidence and individuality. They talk about becoming comfortable with yourself so you’re able to venture into other spaces. Attending Howard University gave Avery and Sage the voice they needed to help others find their identity and purpose. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Councilman Kevin Booker and Schercitha Miller, his mother, as they share the joys, complexities, and sometimes painful experiences of living in America. Their strong family legacy of social justice is the bedrock for their commitment to serve, uplift, and empower all people, in general, but Black Indigenous People of Color, in particular. You don’t want to miss this dynamic mother-son duo as they share their personal and professional experiences with dismantling racism.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Terrlyn starts the show with a spiritual breathing exercise. She goes on to break down the meaning of the title of the episode, I, Too, Sing in America. Terrlyn talks about seeing her guest, Councilman Kevin Booker Jr. at a Black Lives Matter rally and hearing him recite the poem of the same name. She shared how his words uplifted the people who wanted to know how to dismantle racism. Terrlyn introduced her guest Councilman Booker Jr and his mother, recurring guest, Schercitha Miller.

Segment 2

After the break, Councilman Booker Jr. shared more on what grounds him. He talks about engaging in yoga and becoming a certified instructor over a three month journey with other people of color. Mrs. Miller shared her experience with raising black children and how she felt responsible to prepare them to be educated and independent. Councilman Booker Jr. added an example of how his mother taught him to take the city bus alone to school by age six. He talked about growing up with a strict mother and how it shaped him as a man.

Segment 3

After the break, Terrlyn talks a little about Councilman Booker Jr.’s biography. She mentioned how he knew from a young age he wanted to commit his life to social justice. Councilman Booker Jr. shares where his motivation derived from and what experiences in middle school helped shape him into the man he is today. Mrs. Miller adds how she gives back and how she instilled those values in her children.

Segment 4

After the break, Councilman Booker Jr. discusses the sacrifices he’s made committing his life to social justice. He shares how he’s sacrificed financial opportunities and having a family because he is dedicated to make sure he can uplift and inform his community. At the end of the segment, Terrlyn and Councilman Booker Jr. talk about tools that can help create more awareness for local government around our youth in these racial tension times. Councilman Booker Jr. recites I, Too, Sing in America poem before ending the segment.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Dr. Marilyn Easter, as they discuss racial challenges for black and brown students such as being told they are not college material.

Dr. Easter discusses her book Resilience: Bravery in the Face of Racism, Corruption, and Privilege in the Halls of Academia. In it she reveals how these challenges start very early on for students of color and journey throughout their academic career. Sadly, it does not stop after graduation.

Dr. Easter also provides insight into the plight of BIPOC faculty on the road to tenure. We hope you'll join us.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Terrlyn starts the show with breathing exercises. She introduces her guest, Dr. Marilyn Easter. Dr. E, as she’s known to some, has a plethora of honors and awards. She is the founder of Goal Program which was designed to build a community and support systems for minority students. Dr. E talks about how she uses her strong belief in God and herself as a way to be one with the sacred and divine. Before the break Dr. E discusses her book, Resilience: Bravery in the Face of Racism, Corruption, and Privilege in the halls of Academia. She goes into detail about the main character Emma and how to overcome the micro aggression in her life.

Segment 2

After the break, Dr. E breaks down some of the microaggressions that are seen in the education system. She mentions examples; having minority students or students of color sit in the back because you believe they don’t want to be there, Not calling on the student that consistently raises their hand, A professor calling on a student, student of color specifically, knowing they don’t have the answer to “wake the student up” or to prove they should have studied harder are all aggressive tactics. Dr. E talks about first generation students that deal with racism in the classroom. She mentions how many of those students may not have families that can help them do the work in college. Parents depend on a system to help their black child but the system is against them. She also talks about the obstacles many students of color face in their personal life that can affect how they retain the material. Before the break, Terrlyn and Dr. E made the connection back to Dr. E’s book and the main character, Emma, relates to underrepresented students of color.

Segment 3

After the break, Dr. E continues to share her experience as a black business professor and how the micro aggressions have affected her students. She talks about being a professor for over 30 years and how the expectation for students of color is consistently low. Dr. E talks about her colleagues having low standards for students of color and candidly engaging in biased conversation about those students. Dr. E talks candidly about her colleagues' biases because “it’s real. She does everything she can to call it out, point it out, do something about it. Terrlyn then shifts the conversation to Dr. E’s background. She talks about Dr. E being the first female black professor at her college in 97+ years, and how the experience has not been easy for her.

Segment 4

After the break, Terrlyn and Dr. E discussed a little more on the lack of representation in the academic community. Dr. E also mentions how it took 20 years of getting denied to finally make it on the committee to recruit professors.  

Towards the end of the segment Dr. E gives her tip for professors to uplift students. She advises professors to look around the world and see the negativity and find a way to have a positive imprint on ALL students. Professors need to get back to the basics and do what they pledged to do, educate and not leave any student behind. Make sure all your students are valued. Encourage children and let them know they have a support system. Dr. E advises students to talk to their counselors and teachers not to depend on people to hand it to you, demand what you want.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Schercitha Miller, as they share the joys, complexities, and sometimes painful experiences of living in America. Their strong family legacy of social justice is the bedrock for their commitment to serve, uplift, and empower all people, in general, but Black Indigenous People of Color, in particular. You don’t want to miss this dynamic mother-son duo as they share their personal and professional experiences with dismantling racism.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Terrlyn begins the show with breathing exercises. Reminding us to breathe and to become conscious of our breathing. This helps us to center and focus. Breath in unity and breath out division. Breath in awareness and breathe out our ignorance. Acknowledge that you are enough. Terrlyn starts the discussion by defining internalized racism. She defines it as when a POC values skin that is lighter over skin that is darker. When you believe white culture is superior to all other cultures. She also connects this to the commonly used term colorism. She points out the effects that colorism has had on Hollywood and the black community. Terrlyn introduced her guest Scheritcha Miller. Miller has been in the healthcare industry for over 42 years. She has her masters in healthcare administration as well as Management and Leadership. Right now she is working on getting her doctorate. Miller goes to talk about her experiences with colorism. She shared stories about how strangers and family have been the cause of her trauma and internalized self-hate. Miller talked about how her mother would give her bleach baths and her cousins would discourage her from aiming high in her career because of her darker complexion.

Segment 2

After the break, Miller shared more about her experience growing up with a darker complexion and the bullying she endured. She found herself not knowing her self-worth. She was surrounded by girls who were treated as though they looked more beautiful because of their looser curled hair or lighter skin. She mentioned that it wasn’t until she had children of her own that she was able to acknowledge her beauty and self-worth. Miller also talked about forgiving her mother for how she treated her growing up. Terrlyn added how it is healthy to forgive older generations for the lack of knowledge and awareness.

Segment 3

After the break Miller talks about how being darker affected her romantic relationships throughout her life. Miller recalls several times her ex-husband would insult her out of anger, calling her things like “monkey”. Miller shared how these instances would affect and compound her own poor sense of self. Terrlyn and Miller talked about love yourself and knowing your worth in order to not be affected by the hate that is inflicted on us.

Segment 4

Coming back from the break, Terrlyn asks Miller what would she say to encourage people who were victims of colorism and their families? Miller encourages parents to embrace their children for who they are. As an employer, Miller suggests not to judge people by the color of their skin or even name. She encourages employers to get to know their possible employees for who they are. Towards the end of the show Terrlyn asked her audience if there’s a difference between a black male vs. a black female in their daily life or professional life.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Business Coach, Bea Baylor, who shares how the stress of racism contributed to her experience with Broken Heart Syndrome, a heart condition brought on by stress. In this episode, Bea will share her journey of awakening and healing which began with gripping pain and a trip to the ER and, eventually, to living a nomadic life. 

Bea says it is possible for people of color to heal from racism, and it begins with healing the soul. Don’t miss this powerful episode. Let’s heal the wounds of racism!

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. Terryln starts the show off with a breathing exercise. Invites the audience to breathe in healing and breathe out stress. She goes on to introduce her guest for the morning, Bea Bayor. Bea Bayor is a dynamic power house of a woman that loves connecting other powerful women and entrepreneurs. She coaches women who are interested in standing in their power. Bea is a serial entrepreneur and author of Rise Up: Take Charge. Overcome. Succeed. Before the break, Bea mentioned the stress of 2020 on people of color should be followed by soul healing. Bea shares the trauma she experienced this past year that led to BHS. She defines Broken Heart Syndrome as people who suffer stress or worry hold on to grief and emotions which impacts the heart. Bea was so overwhelmed and preoccupied helping others that she ignored the signs and didn’t reach out for help.

Segment 2

After the break, Terryn and Bea continue the conversation about racial trauma that led to Bea’s broken heart. A lot of the media last year focused on the racial tension and violence towards black men. Bea mentions that she may have had COVID in december 2019. The symptoms were there; shortness of breath, sweats, chest pains. Bea had to turn CNN off in order to get through the day. Her life was spiralling out of control. She was overwhelmed with other people’s problems and taking on more and more. The emotional impact of all of those disparities took a toll on Bea. She talks about being in the middle of a major heart attack and ignoring the signs. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn interjects and explains why it is important to pay attention to our bodies. Before the break, Bea talks about her fear of treatment in the hospital. She talked about being concerned about the possibility of mistreatment or misinformation because she was a woman of color. Terrlyn talks about data that confirms that black Americans are poorly treated in the medical industry which adds on to the daily stress that is followed.

Segment 3

Back from the break, Terryln and Bea talk about Bea’s treatment in the hospital. Bea was transferred to a heart hospital after several tests. Things turned around because Bea had a family member who was a doctor who was affiliated with the facility. Mentioning that she only got the top notch treatment she received because she knew someone on the inside. Prior to his interventions Bea did not feel she was treated with the same care or attention. As a nurse she knew the system and routines and noticed some procedures were being missed. Terryln says another way we can dismantle racism is if people become aware of the disparities that people of color deal with concerning their health. Often their symptoms go undiagnosed, leading to a belief that their systems are hardier, and that they can withstand the pain.

Segment 4

Returning from the break, Bea goes into the importance of mental health and professional therapy, citing it as one of the most important aspects of living a healthy balanced life. She shares how her performing of daily soul healing affirmations helps her to ground herself in the present and remind her how much she truly loves herself. Bea shares her journey to reaching and coming back in touch with her own heart and emotions. She decided to buy an RV and live a nomadic life, reconnecting with herself and giving her the time for soulful self reflection. This change in her life was brought on after a startling heart attack, this gave Bea the motivation to get in touch with herself and seek out healing for her soul. She advises that despite whatever relationships listeners feel they may have with their personal higher power, that the nurturing and attention payed to this relationship is what will best facilitate an individual’s growth and personal fulfilment, something Bea feels is unfortunately lacking within the black community.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Jeannie Spiro, Business Coach and Strategist, about the steps she’s taken to engage in the work of dismantling racism. Jeannie will share how she became more intentional in her actions both personally and professionally. Listen in as she describes the emotions, insights, and self-reflections that have helped her to become more racially conscious and how her transformation changed her thinking and actions.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment opens with Rev Dr Terrlyn reintroducing the show and today's guest. On today's show we welcome Jeannie Spiro, business coach and strategist, as she talks about the steps she's taken to engage in the work of dismantling racism. Jeannie will share how she became more intentional in her actions both personally and professionally. Listen in as she describes the emotions, insights, and self-reflections that have helped her to become more racially conscious and how her transformation changed her thinking and actions. Jeannie and Rev Dr Terrlyn discuss their very connected past in the work of dismantling racism. Rev Dr Terrlyn says in order to manifest our greatness we need to become connected to the sacred. Whatever that may be for you. Jeannie affirms Rev Dr Terrlyn’s findings and says that was the biggest obstacle for her to overcome when trying to empower herself to do more in the work of dismantling racism.

Segment 2

The second segment starts with the show coming back up from break. Rev Dr Terrlyn brings the conversation to Jeannie’s initial response to the riots and muder of George Floyd last summer. Jeannie says she took a break from social media to reflect on her own personal role in activism. Jeannie explains that the first step was examining her own inclusivity in her life and business. She then went to Rev Dr Terrlyn for guidance and advice on what she could be doing in her life to apply her skills in business to become a true activist. Rev Dr Terrlyn says it all begins with a conversation. Asking yourself what we could be doing in our business and communities.

Segment 3

The third segment starts with the show coming back up from break. The conversation gets picked up with Jeannie discussing the time she took to self reflect. She brings questions up like who are you hanging out with?, what people do you talk to?, are you truly being inclusive?. Rev Dr Terrlyn says that we have to understand that dismantling racism isn't about going out and marching the streets everyday. Sometimes it's just a conversation. A conversation with your peers, forcing the uncomfortable to become comfortable. Making the normal topic of conversation being held about race and understanding the other.

Segment 4

The final segment starts with a conversation about what Jeannie has learned in her efforts to dismantle racism. Jeannie says that one of the things she has learned is to become connected and aware of women of color business owners. Jeannie says that this unconscious bias was a big obstacle to get over, but once she did it allowed her to grow the deepest business relationships she ever had. The conversation wraps up with Rev Dr Terrlyn saying you should really take a look around you and think how you could effect change in dismantling racism.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with Dr. Michelle Dunlap, author of Retail Racism: Shopping While Black and Brown in America. Dr. Dunlap shares with our audience the experience of Black and Brown people as they navigate this reality. 

Based on 19 in-depth interviews with consumers across the country, Dr. Dunlap’s goal is to empower us to interrupt, disrupt, and ameliorate the inappropriate and racialized handling of consumers in America today. Retail Racism is about not only shopping, but also humane living in America, including surviving and making sense of inequitable experiences, what to do about them, and the larger issues and contexts that surround the marketplace for Black and Brown people.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment opens with Rev Dr Terrlyn reintroducing the show and introducing today's guest. On this week's show we welcome Dr. Michelle Dunlap, author of Retail Racism: Shopping While Black and Brown in America. Dr. Dunlap shares with our audience the experience of black and brown people as they navigate this reality. Today Dr. Dunlap will share what she has found in her research with 19 in-depth interviews with consumers across the country. Dr. Dunlap says that her goal is to empower, interrupt, disrupt, and ameliorate the inappropriate and racialized handling of consumers in America today. Dr. Dunlap says that a struggle of hers is encouraging people to talk about race in a positive, productive way despite racism being one of the most dirty, demoralizing experiences black and brown have. Rev Dr Terrlyn turns the conversation to staying grounded in this work of dismantling racism. Dr. Dunlap says that patience and pacing yourself has helped her work through the frustration of this work.

Segment 2

The second segment starts with the show coming back from break. This leads the conversation to Dr. Dunlap explaining the deeper meaning behind her statement “retail racism is not only about shopping”. Dr. Dunlap explains that it's also about humane living in America, including surviving and making sense of inequitable experiences, what to do about them, and the larger issues and contexts that surround the marketplace for black and brown people. Dr. Dunlap then gives an anecdote about how her initial interest in consumer behavior led her to understanding the real plight of black and brown people in America's marketplace and she shifted her focus to dismantle racism through her love of consumer behavior.

Segment 3

The third segment opens with Rev Dr Terrlyn continuing the anecdote Dr. Dunlap was sharing before the break. Dr. Dunlap was discussing the level of authenticity that was very important to her when writing her book. She explained that publishers were trying to change the narrative of her stories and interviews and that keeping them fully intact was a top priority for her when writing her book Retail Racism. Dr. Dunlap then brings up general themes she discovered when completing her book. She explains that the feeling of being watched is a common theme amongst the people she interviewed. Dr. Dunlap says that the most common theme is trauma. The people she interviewed expressed a feeling of lasting trauma and anxiety from their experiences.

Segment 4

The final segment starts with the show coming back from break. Rev Dr Terrlyn then asks Dr. Dunlap to share a story from her book. Dr. Dunlap then shares a story from one of the people she interviewed for her book Retail Racism. The story describes a time where this person was in a discount department store being followed by another customer in the store quite aggressively.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she and her guest, Annemarie Shrouder, discuss the complexities and challenges of growing up as a biracial woman of color.

They will discuss Annemarie's book "Being Brown in a Black and White World: Conversations for Leaders on Race, Racism, and Belonging." She is a leader in the world of diversity and inclusions and will share her personal and professional experience in this arena.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment opens with Rev Dr Terrlyn introducing today's show and guest. Today's show we welcome Annemarie Shrouder as her and Rev Dr Terrlyn discuss the complexities and challenge of growing up as a biracial woman of color. Annemarie Shrouder is a leader in the world of diversity and inclusions and will share her personal and professional experience in this arena. Today Rev Dr Terrlyn and Annemarie Shrouder will discuss Annemarie’s book “Being Brown in a Black and White World: Conversations for Leaders on Race, Racism, and Belonging”. Annemarie says that often the work she does can get overwhelming and stressful so finding things that keep her grounded is crucial to her line of work. Annemarie says that staying outdoors and her family are key elements in keeping grounded.

Segment 2

The second segment starts with the commercial break ending and the show starting. In this segment Annemarie discusses the invisible place of either or and in some opinions not being black enough. Annemarie says that growing with a black father and white mother she felt out of place and that she didn't belong. This feeling of not belonging led to a mixed view of herself and how the world views her as a biracial woman. She explains that often she felt like she needed to be more white or more black, but was confused on what that even meant. Annemarie contributes this confusion, at no fault to, her mother who she would spend the most time with growing up. She explains having a white mother while existing as half black was difficult in her early life trying to traverse the black and white world we live in.

Segment 3

The third segment starts with the show coming back up from break. Rev Dr Terrlyn then picks the conversation back up with Annemarie discussing being biracial and how one embodies race. Annemarie continues the conversation discussing her experiences growing up in a predominately white culture and how that shaped how she saw herself. Annemarie says that as a child she wanted to be more prominent in her black culture, but having spent more time with her white mother growing up molded another perspective.

Segment 4

The final segment starts with the show coming back from break and Annemarie sharing how her experience influences the work she does. Annemarie says the war between either or, black or white, this or that, she experiences in her body, life, and very existence. This war between choosing one or the other has taught her that now more than ever we need to come together. Annemarie says that a main contributor to understanding race even in her adult life is her daughter.

Join Dismantle Racism with the Rev. Dr. TLC as she invites her guest, Rev. Julie Taylor to share her experience as an activist after Michael Brown, Jr. was murdered. Rev. Taylor specializes in critical incident response, community crisis and pastoral care. She will provide insights on allyship and ways to move beyond fear. Listen in for an insightful conversation.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

Today's show opens with Rev Dr. Terrlyn reintroducing the show and today's guest. On today's show we invite Rev Julie Taylor to share her experience as an activist after Michael Brown, Jr. was murdered. Rev Julie Taylor specializes in critical incident response, community crisis and pastoral care. On today's show she will provide insight on allyship and ways to move beyond fear. After a short prayer from Rev Dr Terrlyn, she gives a short recap of Rev Julie Taylor’s background. This opens the conversation to how Rev julie Taylor’s religious theology affects her efforts in dismantling racism.

Segment 2

The second segment opens with the show coming back from break. Rev Dr Terrlyn opens the conversation by saying that there is a rush to get into social change. She says that while this mentality is on the right track, we must enact change in us first. Rev Julie Taylor discusses personal experiences in understanding your own “whiteness” and educating herself on dismantling racism. She mentions this is a crucial step before one can get into social change as a true activist. Rev Julie Taylor says that a strong spiritual change or connection is at the root of all her work and work moving forward.

Segment 3

The third segment opens with a conversation about how white people can be complicit. Rev Julie Taylor says that not understanding that just by being white, things may come to or happen differently in your life. She says that you must take the effort to understand that your white privilege is prevalent in every situation and white people must take the effort in knowing what they can control and what they can't. The things that white people can control, especially white people with power and influence, should start discussing their privilege openly. The conversation goes into Rev Julie Taylor’s experience being in st. Louis during the murder of Michael Brown, Jr. Rev Julie Taylor says that in her observation she was able to see the deep hurt while she was in the city of st. Louis up close.

Segment 4

The final segment starts with Rev Terrlyn asking Rev Julie Taylor if she predicts any change in the social climate regarding dismantling racism. Rev Julie Taylor says that we should have hope. Rev Julie Taylor says that she sees change and progress everyday, but we need to understand that there is much more work to be done. We need to ensure that this change keeps moving forward with what we are telling our younger generations. This includes media, entertainment, what's on the news, and every factset of their daily lives. The show ended with a message of hope and faith that both Reverends give to the audience. If we are going to stand up, we must know that we are not alone. 

Join Dismantle Racism with the Rev. Dr. TLC as she engages her guest, the Rev. Carlton E. Smith, on what it means to live authentically as a black and gay man. Rev. Smith reflects on the dangers that come with living as a black man such as being stopped and held at gunpoint by the police, the unconscious racial bias that exists within the LGBTQ+ community, the complexities of being a spiritual leader, and the uphill battles of running for political office. Longtime friends and colleagues who grew up in the state of Mississippi, Rev. Dr. TLC and Rev. Smith will share stories, insights, and powerful examples of how to live authentically.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment starts with Rev Dr. Terrlyn introduces today's show and guest. On todays show we will be discussing what it means to live authentically as a black and gay man with Rev. Carlton E. Smith. After a short prayer, Rev. Dr. Terrlyn then starts the first conversation with letting Rev Carlton E Smith go into a detailed description of his professional background. Rev Carlton E Smith says that a lesson he learned in his career is that there's an illusion of race and we should not give into it. He explains that there is an underlying connectivity of the human race and if we decided to focus on that we could start to make some progress in race relations. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn affirms what Rev Carlton E Smith says about race relations, but adds that black people and people of color shouldn't be fooled by the illusion of race. There very much should still be a vigilant approach to their everyday lives in an effort to protect themselves.

Segment 2

The second segment opens with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn bringing the show back up from break. Rev Carlton E Smith then explains what it means to him to live authentically as a gay, black man. He goes into amazing detail of his early life always feeling like the outcast or the kid who never fit in. Rev Carlton E Smith says that him being ostracized at such an early age by his peers, church, and some family, led him to easily transition into a homosexual lifestyle. While he felt he was living authentically as himself, other parts of society were still trying to oppress him. This drove him deeper into his religion because that’s where he felt the most authentic.

Segment 3

The third segment starts with Rev Dr Terrlyn opening the discussion to Rev Carlton E Smith’s experiences living simply as a black man in the United States. Rev Carlton E Smith says that his relationship with racism begins at a very young age. Some of his earliest memories of having to deal with racism go back to the third grade. Rev Dr Terrlyn then goes into detail of some of these specific events and how the world sees and treats people of color.

Segment 4

The final segment starts with the show coming up from break. Rev Carlton E Smith goes right into discussing his experience running for state senate in Mississippi in 2019. Rev Carlton E Smith discusses how this affected living authentically. He explains the biggest obstacle was how he was going to own his identity as a black, gay, religious man. Rev Carlton E Smith says that as soon as he decided to live authentically, his political career changed, but his life changed. While hardships still occurred, he felt like he was better equipped with dealing the societal backlash with this feeling of authenticity.

Many of us carry around narratives that are based on our collective racial consciousness and our individual experiences. We make meaning of who we are and who we believe others to be based on these experiences. It is often difficult to shift these narratives, particularly when our experiences are steeped in pain, fear, distrust, and more.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Kim Fuller on the next episode of Dismantle Racism. They will explore the ways in which we remain stuck in our racial narratives and how these narratives, often, do not serve our best interest. Kim's passion and experience as a photographer, story-teller, and adoptive mother fuel her desire to bridge the racial divide by transforming our personal narratives which leads to self-awareness, personal healing, and reaching across racial lines.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The show opens with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn introducing the show and today's guest. Kim Fuller, photography, story teller, and adoptive mother. All of those attributes fuel her desire to bridge the racial divide by transforming our personal narratives which leads to self-awareness, personal healing, and reaching across racial lines. Kim goes into a detailed backstory of how she got into the work she does. After a quick meditative prayer the show begins with a discussion about what might shape the narratives we hold against people. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn says once we become more racially aware we can begin to reshape these narratives and look with a different perspective.

Segment 2

The seconds segment starts with the show coming back up from break. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn then switches the conversation to how being a practicing budhist has informed Kim's work to dismantle racism. Kim says that a new gained perspective on herself allowed her to gain perspective on others. This led to the belief that we are all connected on a humanistic level. Kim and Rev. Dr. Terrlyn discusses the idea of being “color blind”. They say that this isn't exactly true. It's a good thing to see color, this allows us to be mindful of the beautiful differences between us as people. These differences inform us on how to treat others with respect and trust.

Segment 3

The third segment opens with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn picked the conversation up where she left off right before break. They discuss the trust between them as friends and how that's allowed them to have the uncomfortable conversations we should all probably be having. Kim then discusses what she learned and became aware of when raising an adopted black son.

Segment 4

The final segment opens with a discussion about transforming racial narratives. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn and Kim talk about their program they run together in an effort to dismantle racism. They then go into some guilt that some might carry around regarding narratives they may have had in the past and how they are working on moving past these biases.

May 25, 2021 marked one year since the murder of George Floyd. Around the country, people held services of remembrance. These commemorations came shortly on the heels of the trial of the man who murdered him, Derek Chauvin. For many people who are black and others, the vicious murder, the trial, and the commemorations are traumatizing. Watching the video of his murder as well as reliving this experience and other acts of violence against people of color (along with the day to day microaggressions) create anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Dr. Rosell L. Jenkins as they discuss the impact of racism on black people and other people of color. Dr. Jenkins, a licensed psychologist, reports a rise in the number of patients who present with Racial Battle Fatigue (RBF) and other related symptoms. They will discuss what RBF is, its impact on the individual and the larger society, and treatment interventions. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment opens with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn introducing the show and today's guest. Dr. Rosell L. Jenkins, licensed psychologist who reports a rise in the number of patients who present with Racial Battle Fatigue (RBF) and other related symptoms. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn then leads the first couple of minutes of the show with a prayer. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn then discusses the importance of remembering the murder of George Floyd, we must discuss what has happened in the past, whats happening now, and what will come. They are reminders that we are still standing, but also that the fight isn't over for people of color in this country.

Segment 2

The second segment starts with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn opening the conversation to how to deal with the day to day effects of racism on someone's mind and how to cope with it. Dr. Rosell says that she has noticed an uptick in the number of people seeking therapy. Dr. Rosell then explains the pandemic already caused an exuberant increase in people with depression, anxiety, and for the racial injustices to happen in the middle of already existing chaos, people lost all hope. You may even think apocalyptic. Dr. Rosell says that there has been a rise in suicide attempts relating to racial trauma. She says the mentality is that, “if this is what the world has to offer then I don't want any part of it.”

Segment 3

The third segment starts with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn asking Dr. Rosell how a person could feel more safe dealing with RBF. Dr. Rosell says being able to distinguish immediate threats or is this a side effect of thinking every person and everything is a threat. She says that to believe that it is but to ask questions. This will allow you to logically work through the situation and to determine if there is an immediate threat and how to solve it. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn says that you should stay vigilant, but don't have a constant stream of constant trauma triggers. This will cause a constant state of anxiety or panic. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn says there is a method and process to dismantle racism and we should stay diligent to stick to the method so real impact happens.

Segment 4

The final segment opens with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn opening the conversation to how to encourage people to get help for mental health issues they are dealing with. Dr. Rosell says that if you notice a loved one is acting in a way they have never acted before, that may be a perfect indicator for you to help that person get help. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn says that the upsurge in people needing therapy is so great that most people can't find one. Dr. Rosell adds that there are plenty of ways to seek out a therapist with specific conditions and that may help someone find the help they need.

Folks around the globe realized that we truly have not transcended race. Shock, disbelief, and anger moved some people to action while others remained stuck in fear, complacency, denial, and more.

Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville says that understanding racism is about choices. Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Dorothy as they discuss chosen ignorance, chosen awareness, and chosen allyship. Bringing together their years of experience as psychologists, spiritual advisors, and transformational leaders, they will share a pathway to dismantling and healing racism by making choices that promote racial equity.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment opens with Rev. Dr Terrlyn introducing the show and today's guest. Dr. Dorothy Martin - Neville, Psychologist and spiritual advisor. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn reminds the audience to take a couple of deep breaths, so that you may center yourself and remember you are a being of choice. You can choose to see and be aware of the experiences of others. You can simply choose to be in the moment, you can be different in the next few minutes then wherever you are now. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn and Dr. Dorothy then goes on to discuss the importance of the sacred in their lives. The foundation of christianity in both of their lives led them to lead a life of leadership, fellowship, and being there for others as if they were family, because in their eyes, we are all family.

Segment 2

The second segment starts with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn bringing the show back up from break. The conversation continues with Dr. Dorothy discusses her past with getting involved with race relations in america. Dr. Dorothy relates her story to the conversation before about the ability to choose. Her father taught her prejudices to have against other nationalities or races and her choice to go against it from her experience growing up in the projects of boston and having a plethora of multiraced friends. Dr. Dororthy says as we meet people, we have a choice to give in to our biases.

Segment 3

The third segment opens with a conversation shift. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn discusses becoming aware of our implicit biases. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn and Dr. Dorothy reminisces about the early days of meeting each other. The conversation then shifts to Dr. Dorothy helps the audience to stretch beyond the fears and acknowledge what we can do to get through the biases.

Segment 4

The finals segment opens with the show coming back up from break. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn asks Dr. Dorothy to share how we begin to become an ally in our everyday life. Dr. Dorothy brings up inclusivity, are you open to bringing in the best and most diverse? Dr. Dorothy says that it's important as a leader to address these perspectives of everyone and make sure everyone is being represented. Dr. Dorothy says to not choose to block out racism but instead think consciously of how we can bring light to it, address it, and dismantle it.

In the premier episode of Dismantle Racism, Rev. Dr. TLC, the host and her guest, Dr. Anita Sanchez, will discuss our complicated history of race and how racism is steeped into the fabric of our society. Dr. Sanchez will discuss the four sacred gifts: the gift to forgive the unforgivable, the gift of unity, the gift of healing, and the gift of hope. She believes that understanding these gifts will illuminate our true purpose, heal our past, deepen our relationships, and help us become a powerful source of inspiration and leadership for the well-being of all humankind.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The first segment starts with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery introducing the concept of the show to the audience. This being that racism is hiding in plain sight and has been for a long time. On Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery’s show, Dismantle Racism, will discuss ways that individuals and communities can contribute to ending racism in our country. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery explains that the new conversation happening about racism following the death of George Floyd inspired her to create the show to engage in that very conversation. Today's guest is Anita Sanchez. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery starts the conversation with getting connected to a sacred source that dwells within us. To be invested into a higher power, regardless of what that is, is important to understand your own ego when dealing with the world.

Segment 2

The second segment starts with the show coming back up from break and Anita continuing the conversation on the history of racism in the United States of America. Anita Sanchez talks about continuing your practice in your culture and sacred ceremonies has helped her stay connected with her history to ground her in the current world. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery and Anita Sanchez explain that the colonization of America has stripped large amounts of culture from indigenous tribes and african tribes and how much of a missed opportunity that is in the modern world. Anita Sanchez tells the audience to forgive, unite, heal, and have hope when addressing social injustices in the world. Although, forgiveness does not mean forgetting and getting true justice.

Segment 3

The third segment starts with the show coming back up from break and Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery diving directly back into the conversation. The new segment slightly switches the conversation to healing yourself after you see tragedies in the person of color community. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Avery and Anita Sanchez say that being a part of a community and staying connected to your people. Finding unity in a world that seeks to divide us.

Segment 4

The final segment starts with Anita Sanchez discussing the power behind forgiveness, unity, healing, and hope. Anita Sanchez gives a very detailed explanation of each aspect and how it relates to human relations and social justice.